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Ex-CoNFEDs-Major Generals JOHN @.
BROwN, and PATTON ANDERSON, Brig Cen.
WM H. JACKSON and Capt BLUNT POR
TER, of the Paris bstelAgencer, all native
Tennesseans, were in Memphis on Saturo
day last Besi4es these, there were FoR-
REST, and JORDAN, WRIGHT and host Of
others who were at the same time within
the jurisdiction of the Bluff City Metro
politan Police, but who never stand in
need Of their services. T E~s TT rrf .
In this city, on the same day, we had
Generals BCsHRoD JOHNSON, BARE, Nancy,
PEARcE, with CHEATHAM near by, and any
number of other "ex,rebs," intent only
On business, and upon all things that viii
make for peace. Rightly they think that
industry. economy and abnegation Of pol
itics is the best and shortest road to "inde-
pendence," and they are taking it
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JUDGE w. S. OLDHAM, late a Confed-
crate Senator from Texas, and exile in
Mexico, has returned to that State. The
Houston Telegraph states that the causes
which rendered his selfexpatriation ne
cessary, have been removed, and he will
henceforward make Houston his home,
and resume the practice of law, in which
profession he has been justly distin-
guished for many years in Texas and Ar
kansas. Judge o. is a native of Franklin
county, Tenn, and one Of the ablest men
the State has produced, We wish him
all manner of success and happiness.
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LEGIsLATTYE.

y In the Senate, a resolution was passed
setting apart Saturday, the 18th inst as
theaeeeasion representing the gold medal
voted to Gen-Thomas. The remainder
of its proceedings referred to local and
private bills. l-'A-@ slss4-s
In the House, a resolution was offered
calling for the correspondence of the
GoyernoE with Chancellor Campbell in
relation to the CHARACTERISTIC of the
fourth division A resolution requesting
the Congressional delegation to make an
effort to secure the repeal of the cotton
tax was debated at length, and laid on
the table by three maiority-the Radicals
chiefly voting to defeat the measure. We
presume they regard the tax as one of
the means OF furnishing rebels" and
want the good work to 80 on, let its eject
on the prosperity of the people be what
~ m ty.t H.rHra.ea-sfag EtEE.r----
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THE FARMING INTERESTS.

We referred yesterday, briefly to the
subject of free negro labor in this State
We limited at the error Of depending toe
implicitly on the production of cotton
In another column, this morning, we pre-
sent letter from a thoroughly expert
enced man, who has planted in Mississippi
during the past year. He sees and &C.
knowledges his mistake. BE now &nau
himself with a third of a crop of cotton
on his hands, and without grain and pork
sufficient to make another crop. He is
doing better than his neighbors, and yet,
by the.time he provides for the winter,
and purchases supplies absolutely neces-
sary in the production of another crop,
his means will be exhausted. He now
says that to make cotton profitable it must
be surplus That is the true doctrine.
The farmer must first produce supplies,
after that, whatever cotton he may make,
goes directly to the profit account, be it
much or little. In this way the farmer
will know what he is doing, and what be
may depend upon for year in advance.
If this rule were adopted by all who
undertake to farm two things would be
certain-lst enough to eat aud wear;
and I'd, whatever is made, beyond that,
could be depended upsn and ascertained
In State so abundant in the growth of
hfe-sustaining products as7this, tits worse
than folly to send elsewhere for them
This error should be corrected at once
tits our nearest cut to Independence
commercial and industrial non-depend-
enee. 1t cuts off at least one-half the
cotton tax 1t viii increase the market
price. 1t will offer premium, still higher
than does or has existed for the manufac-
ture of our great staple in our own midst
and, if such an incentive could be offered
as an inducement it would invite capital
from other quarters to increase the pro-
duction.
Under the rule Of the Jacobins, who
are now devising schemes at Washington,
to overthrow the constitution, and to
transform the Government from a repub-
lie to an oligarchy, it becomes the South
ern people to consider their safety-not
through the means of revolt, or rebel
lion, or counter-reyolution, even but
selfprotection through selfsubsistence
We should give ample employment to the
freedmen, and by kind treatment and
punctual payment, remove from them all
cause of discomfort as, far as possible In
any future emergency, the Radicals are
counting upon the negro as reserve
force against us. We had as well see it,
first as last, and shape our course accord
ingly The entire subject is one that
may become of infinite Importance, aud
deserves immediate consideration.
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Fishing Tackle,

consisting of Hooks from the most cele-
brated manufactures Of Limerick, Ireland,
and Silk, Grass, Japanese, and Cable-laid
Lines. Also, Reels, Bamboo and Japanese
Rods; together with every thing usually
found in a frst-chss establishment.
A large lot of the celebrated Ne plus ultra
Black and Plantation Imperial and other
fine TEAS just received.
Izs- Prescriptions compounded with ac-
curaey by competent and experienced Phar-
macists and Physicians and others can
depend on the most entire reliability in the
execution of Orders, all goods being war
ranted as represented. f.r
STEPHENS & WATKINS,
...... Corner College and Union SITS.
#H nOY.ll-tt-Sp
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coon IF rRUE-ARNELL oUsrED

A telegram from Washington to the
Western press, dated on the night of the
9Th, states that 'the Sixth Tennessee
Congressional election case has been de-
cided against ARxELL, and in favor Of
Mr.. THOMAS"
Whilst there is no sort of doubt that
Mr.. Thomas is justly entitled to the seat,
and there is no just reason why he should
not be admitted to it without moments
hesitation, we are scarcely prepared to
believe that this justice would be so
promptly accorded, after Mr. ARxELL had
been sworn in and voted so cheerfully
and fully with the Radical majority.
Possibly, however, the odor of the Con.
federate lanyard was too much for the
nasal organs of the leaders, and produced
the above stated result We trust it may
prove true.
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The Radicals in Congress intend to
repeal the thirteenth section of the act Of
1862 prescribing confseatisn and ether
modes Of Furnishing treason, which au-
thorizes the President by proclamation to
grant pardon and amnesty fo- that Of
Tense. This action, however, will not d.
vest the President of the pardoning
power The Constitution declares, as one
of the exclusive functions of the Presi-
dent, the power to grant reprieyes and
pardons for Ofenses against the United
States, except in cases of impeachment 4"
Under the law of 1862 he has power to
extend amnesty and pardon prior to con-
yiction Whether he has the power I'M
der the Constitution, and independently
of this law, is a mat er of doubt So high
authority as Reyerdy johnson says it is a
question yet undecided. Congress, how
ever, can take no action which will de-
prive him of power to pardon after con-
viction. The Radicals doubtless regret
that they cannot repeal the Constitution
in that particular
In the seventy-fourth number of the
Federdlist, Mr.. Hamilton speaking of the
pardoniug power in the Constitution, its
intention and uses, and after having
argued that if it were committed to Con-
gress it might be corruptlJ abused to too
great clemency, says: .r
"On the other hand when the sedition
had proceeded from causes which had in
famed the resentments of the major party,
they might often be found obstinate and
memorable when policy demanded con
duct of forbearance and clemeney. But
the principal argument for reposing the
power of pardoning in this case in the
Chief Magistrate, is this: in seasons Of in
surrectiOn and rebellion, there are often
critical moments, when a we'll timed offer
of pardon to the insurgents. or rebels may
restore the tranquility of the common
wealth; and which, if suffered to pass I'M
improved, it may never be possible after
wards to recall. The dilatory process of
converting the Legislature, or one of its
branches, for the purpose Of obtaining its
sanction, would frequently be the occasion
of causing to let slip the golden opportu-
nifty. The loss of week, day, an hour,
may sometimes be fatal"
This great authority would seem to
conclude that the thirteenth section Of
the act Of 90 was unnecessary to endue
the President with complete power over
the whole question, either before or after
the conviction; and that the Constitution
gives to the President power to extend
amnesty by proclamation which would
work remission of all statutory penal
ties and torteltures. Hsr GrERgE
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members designated by the Constitution
as composing the House Of Representa-
tives for the present Legislature, the
House Of Representatives Of the next
Legislature to be composed Of the consti-
tatiOnal quota . We have shown that Mr.
Arnell was not legally entitled to a seat
when the franchise bill was passed on its
final reading in the House Of Representa-
tives, and thatat least three Of the Re-
representatives. from East Tennessee are in
the same category This Of itself ought
to decide the fate of the franchise law
before judicial tribunal 49, .r
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We are indebted to Hon. w. G. WEATH-
EEFoRD, of the Arkansas Legislature, late
of Montgomery county, Tennessee, for a
copy of the message of Gov. MURPHY, of
the former State A few rousing cotton
crops, with corn and wheat enough TO
do, and q State Government Of such
men as MOTHERHOOD will soon make
Arkansas "a State in the Union in spite
of THAD, STEVENS and those fellows who
side with him in Congress
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THE PRESS ON THE MESSAGE.

The Radical press, both North and
South, so far as they have reached rs
since the publication of the message, are
placed hor8 du combat The Presidents
dignity, moderation and frmness in the
midst of passion and hate, which seems
to be intensifying on all sides Of him, is
something the political tapsters utterly
fail to comprehend. The Southern Radi-
cals-by which term we describe a class
Of impracticable extremists in the South,
who occupy that point in "the circle" in
which their fingers almost touch those of
the Stevens school of Northern Radicals
are excruciatingly distressed because
the President didn't blow blast at Can.
gress that would clear out the halls of
the national capitol in twinkling. The
Northern Radicals find his positions so
solid and impregnable that they have
gone frantic, The former, seeing no
wisdom in silence on certain topics, throw
out ill-concealed doubts of the Presidents
frmness; wi lie the latter are overwhelmed
with the weight of what is said as wen as
that which was left unsaid, and are
wriggling vigorously for some catch>
weight to save themselves The platform
Of the constitution is horrid spectre to
their vision, AID with JOHNSON upon it. it
is absolutely insupportable. The Eigns
are, therefore, healthy all around.
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A MASSACHUSETTS Committee of In-
quiry have been investigating Gen. Banks
private habits. In the nominating con-
vention last fall one of his competitors
charged that he was a drunkard, and
stated time and place when he was drunk
This statement Banks denied in gross
and in detail The accuser pursued the
matter, and challenged Banks and his
friends to go to Portlsnd, Maine, the
scene of his debauch. Some Of his
indiscreet friends accepted the challenge,
and the result is card from a number of
the most esteemed citizens in Massachu-
sets which brands Banks not only as a
drunkard but liar And yet this pink
Of perfection thinks rebels honor is
not to be trusted
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The SOS IN THE Way" MACK the
Washington correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Commercial, says if there we're
no sos, 1905 or 10 40's etc, etc, there
would be no President JOHNSON on the
first of next March. of course not; the
mercenary pack that are bowling at his
heels would lap bis blood in ten days, if
there were no danger in satiating their
appetites .sr .Fe- N Is. .
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FRIDAY, pECEMBER :. lsss.

THE inside pages of this issue Of the
UNION AND DISPATCH contains The
Jacobin Programme-Boutwells Last
Assault upon the President-Return of
Bishop Hopkins from the South-A
Gorilla d-MisceIlaneous news
paragraphs, etc. 4-
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THE late Admiral SENNEs, now Pro
lessor OF Science in one of the Louisiana
colleges, delivered a discourse in Gal
weston, Texas. on the night of the 4th
inst Subject The Equipment and
CaafQrsl effhs kEGB1Nx eisissa IN the
light Of american precedent and the
Lac Of Nations" The treatment Of
this theme by the centre figure in the he
role picture exhibited off Cherhurs, in
June 1864, Possesses not merely a local
or temporary interest but one of lasting
historical value. We hope it will be
given to the public in an enduring form.
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THE Sandwich Island papers say that
cOolie labor is the worst and most expen-
sive in the world. .
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A FTER HAVING REFTTTED AND
= Refurnished the entire establishment,
and having made large additions thereto
we are again ready to offer to the Public
every article usually found in a Druggists
Stock. .rF
We have in store am extensive stock of
Pure and Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Dye
Stufs, etc, which for quality and purity
are unsurpassed by any other similar estab-
lishment in the country. r.-H
The great variety of European and Ane-
riean Fancy Goods, Fine Soaps, Toilet
Powders, Pomades, Brushes, Extracts, etc.
comprising invoices of goods from Low &
Son, London; COudrsy, Societd Hygienique,
and Lubin of Paris; Balm and other repu-
table American manufacturers will be
found most complete, and for beauty, ele-
ga1lce, and utility cannot fail to suit the
tastes Of the most discriminating.
Our assortment of Cosmetics, Tortoise
Shell and livery Combs, Puffs and Boxes =,
Mirrors, and other articles of that class,
being Of the latest styles and Of the most
recent importation, viii compare with that
of any house in the South.
Great attention is paid to the selection
and importation of Pure and Fresh Drugs,
and none other are allowed to 60 out of the
establishment.
A splendid selection of Imported and
Domestic Cigars, all fine brands Of Chewing
and Smoking Tobaccos, CARROTS Scotch
and Maccoboy Shafts, and every article in
that line, constantly in store. r-...
A most extensive and varied assortment
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THERE are buried in the United States
81 $40 Union soldiers in forty-one national
cemeteries. r nEErt
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We were pleased to meet 10 III. THONP-
son, Esq, of Shelbyville, in the city yes
terday.
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The annual income of Queen Victoria
is $2,OO0,OOO, and her living expenses
100000. az r.-.--.--~
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j. ISAACS,
. 7
CIothier and Merchant Tailor,
Cor. Market st. Public Square,

HAVING BOUGHT THE ENTIRE STOCK
H Of Clothing and Furnishing Goods Of Sam'l
Hyman, solicit the patronage Of the old Gus
toners and the public, assuring them they will
buy Cl>thing at prices not surpassed in the city.
Having secured the services Of Mr.. J. W. Jud-
kins, c. 5. lsaaes and Saml LYMAN, who will
still remain TO serve their friends and scquaint-
ances n general. dec5-2w
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zette says:

luCeSdSei anu CAhPlOg. ChClJ mcdiS "
break their force. The Cincinnati Ga.
zette says:
Mr.. johnson reasons that the declara-
ton that the object of the war was to pre-
serve the Union with the rights and dignity
of the States unimpaired, prevented the
Government from imposing any penalties
of rebellion upon States or individuals
And yet he overturned the State govern.
ments, and he pretends to hold nine differ
ent classes of rebels subject to his suspended
pardoning power
Mr.. johnson does no sucE thing. The
message does not intimate that the Gene
raj Government has no power to impose
penalties on individuals for participation
in insurreetion. 1t clearly comedies that
power, and it is one that is not denied by
anybody. The Constitution gives Con-
gress the right to prescribe the punish
ment against persons for such ofenses
Mr. Johnson argues cOnclusively that
there is no Iower to eurtal the rights
dignity and equality OF States, as pun
ishment for the participation of their
citizens in insurrectionary or rebelIious
measures. The message proves that
every department of the General Gov
eminent has held, ever since the com
mencement of the war, that States were
States in the full meaning of the term
that their attempted withdrawal from the
Federal Union was nullity in law and
in fact and that no quality or function
belonging to them as such, was in the least
essentially impaired.
The organization of States and their
relationship WITH the Federal Govern
ment was disarranged by the civil war
The President in his mode Of proceeding
to re-establish theseFelatioms, did not
"overturR State governments" He held
that the individuals then occupying the
Offices of such governments, and then un-
pardoned of their comrIicity in the re-
bellion, could not hold State offices, one Of
the qualifications of which was an oath
to support the Constitution of the United
States; and, that while State organize
tions and their governmental machinery
were intact, they were simply to be sup
piled with new incumbents Of their offices
to gre them their due and normal atti-
tude to The General Goreranient For
this purpose he deputized a commissioner,
styled Provisional Governor, to institute
measures to properly refill these Offices,
and, at the same time, suggested such
in the State constitutions as
would conform them to the changed order
of things. This is the head and front Of
his overturning and coercing States. 70
this extent and no farther has his official
course even seemed to infringe upon the
sphere of Sta tes
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STEPHENS & WATKINS,

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
CORNER CoLLEaE AND UNION STREETS,
(The Old Stand Of SrRETca & FoRBEs.)
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amay.

So4E Of the Radicals seem disposed to
render reason for the course of their
Congressional leaders. They labor to
overturn the inyincible positions of the
message, and employ every means to
break their force. The Cincinnati Ga.
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A SCRAP FRex NIX. ARSELL,s RE.

EF - - CORD. ssh FH
The ollowingietter was published some
months since. by. Memphis eOntempo-
rary, accompanied by the statement that
the original manuscript was delivered by
the party to whom il was addressed AS
Mr. sArncll is likely Is be requires to
make his calling and election sure,
against the challenge ofHon. D. B. Thorn
as, who claims the seat in Congress from
the sixth district Of this State, it may as
sisl the inquiry in. regard to the cen
sistency Of Mr. ArneIrs loyalty and
his fitness to take the test oath. Leather,
percussion caps. lead and powder we're
articles about the date Of this
letter, and cotton was a staple much
sought alter l-E 4g'r.a AH
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lNEHINT " MIX I NEHE
Sunday, Feb. 1. 1863.


DEAR SIR: The leather is all ready ex-
csPt the blacking. l failed to get the oil
from Nowlin,D and consequently am at a
loss what to do. Shall I send it as it is {?
A siRgle gallon Of oil would be sufficient.
| wanted TO send you an article little
better than anything you had seen for some
time. / regret that l have neither caps
nor lead in the house. or you should have
both. / suppose / have half or three
quarters of key of blasting powder. What
it is worth I do not know. Would prefer
not to sell it. / would say that l would
send the leather to Lawrenceburg to-nlor-
row, but my wagon is broken. l hope you
will not forget the two bales of cotton l
spoke to you about. If you. are near by,
in the neighborhood, come down and stay
with me tonight. Your friend,
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$4,000 WORTH OF GnOns
CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES
HATS, and NOTIONS 'fI

To Be sold at great sacrifice. Come and iudys t,r
yourself The best qualities French Meri6o A.
SIP Per yard; fine Ladies' Shoes, SI.5O Der pair
and every thing else In proportion. pm
Remember the placss-NO C5 North Co1I.,,, -
25 south Market street ''7s7' auu
0c'zl-zm I. ". sOBEL.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-10-11

A SIBERIAN WoMAN-A gentleman
who IS engaged in the Geographic expe-
dition in Siberia, relates the following
incident in letter to a friend in Gin
Cinnati:
II met with a Korak woman of about
twenty-five years of age on the great
Tundra, (marked Teran on the map) who
drove team of RENDERS with a loaded
sledge fifty versts in one day, and at
night slept out in the snow with no
covering whatever except the clothes
she had worn during the day, and in a
temperature 43 degrees below zero, or
IS degrees below the freezing point
Think Of that, ye effeminate ladies of
America. That saw myself, although
even to me it seems incredible now. |
thought it an extraordinary thing to
sleep in a reindeer skin tent out doors
in such weather, and l should have fro
zen to death in two hours had | at
tempted to sleep without it. She trav-
eled with us, driving her own reindeer
and sleeping on the snow every night.