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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

nXTRA FLOUR of Valley brands always on
| ~ hand, and for sale BY
- .N' GWIN, BECKHAM s. CO.,
| oue tf SEQ SO King street.
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VALUABLE MILL SEAT FOR SALE.

COmmlssIONcrs OF 30
Fairfax county, nov l4-laW4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

FXTRA FLOUR-51 barrels choice Extra
ocs GEO. WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19
r AIDES SUPPER AND FESTIVE al.

The ladies of the 1st Baptist Oh nrch Of : lex
FESTIV a L, on W WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
and FRIDAY EVENINGS, .21st 22d and 23d,
in Mr.. Tayl or's Building, on King STREET, next
door to Harper s. Bros, for thu purpose of
raising funds TO repair their church edihce.-
Doors opened from 6tol 10! p. N. -. no lo.5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

r0R sALE.-A fine work MARE, BUGGY
and new sett HARNESS. Apply to
-. GWIN, BECKHAM & CO.,
!, nov 6-tf, :#gI5 SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

nAINTS, OILS, &c.-Lewis Pure Lead @
boiled and Raw Linseed Oil; Spirits Inr-
tentine Japan Varnish Paint Brushes ~,
oo;UaJ and for sale at lowest cash prices, by
o ',N - 80 T.. IS. LEADBEATER q CO.,
90 -, - .IH Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

GOAL OIL-Ten bbls Coal Oil, of the best
~ 3o qu 81 ~ Hi HENRY COOK, 80, King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19
nOUITERER'S FRIEND.

Fairfax CO., no 16-2aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

FIRST WARD..-There will be meeting of
II the Conservative voters of the First Ward,
held on the 10Th instant, at No. 81, Prince, St,
to select delegates to the Convention, to be held
at Richmond next month no 1877
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-19

GUN FIRE COMPAN will be a
y meeting of the Sun Fire Company, to, NOR
row (Tuesday) night, at y clock. A full. at
tendance is requested. By order of the Prest.
nol8.2t WIN. JENKINS, Secretary.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

erty into United States Bonds, which
bring big interest and pay no taxes,
and have let the rampant, loud.mouth-
cd Abolition agitators and stay-at-
home-guards, who are still for war,
done the fighting, then, as they may
do next time, for ! shall not p
"Why, my d r friend You are a
bad man You talk Ike Democrat !
You will be called traitorw
"Can'a help il that's the way
feel that is the way II worked in my
case, and don't intend to vote for
radicalism, aristocracy and unequal
taxation any more But ] must 90 to
work the Bond Holder wants his in
terest; the negro bureau must be kept
up; the Congressmen want their ex-
ira pay; the negro aust have his big
bounty, while3 haSe a ifttie one; ]
must buy some stamps, and pay taxes
TO support the policemen who watch
the rich mans Bonds, and | must go
to work or before my taxes are paid
my poor family will starve. Good
dayw
"Good day, sir. will send you the
La Crosse Democrat, that reasonable
paper. 1t will just suit your case.
Good dayw
"Good day sirw
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
The Presidential Succession.

The House of Representatives OF
Saturday passed the following bill
Be ii enacted, &c, That in case o.
the removal, death, resignation, or in
ability both of the President and Vice
President OF the United States, the
President Of the Senate pro tem., and
in case there shall be no President Of
the Senate, then the Speaker of the
House of Representatives for the time
being; and in case there shall be no
Speaker of the House Of Representa-.
tives, then the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States
and in case there shall be no Chief
Justice, then the Justice of the Su-
preme Court who shall have been
longest commissioned, shall act as
President of the United States, until
the disability be removed or Presi-
dent be elected and qualified.
SEC. 2. That whenever the office OF
President and Vice President shall be
vacant, the Secretary of State shall, il
the Senate and House of Representa-
tives by concurrent resolution so re-
quest and direct, forthwith cause q
notification thereof TO be made to the
Executive of each State, anl shall also
cause the same TO be published in at
least one of the newspapers printed in
each State, specifying that electors OF
President and Vice President of the
United States shall be appointed in
several States on the Tuesday next
after the first Monday in the month
of November then next ensuing
ProUided, That there shall be the
space of sixty days between the date
of such notification and the said Tues
day {; but if there.shal not be the space
of two months between the date of
such notification and the said Tues
day, and il the term for which the
President and Vice President last in
Office were elected shall not expire on
the Sd day of March next ensuing,
then the Secretary of State shall spe-
cify in the notification that the elect
oio ehtii oO appoiutcu vi thS lutSudy
next after the first Monday in the
month of November next ensuing, at
which time the electors shall accord
ingly be appointed; and the electors
shall meet and give their vote on the
next ensuing after the appointment of
electors as aforesaid on the next We'd
nesday in December, and the proceed
ings and duties OF said electors and
others shall be in pursuance TO the
directions prescribed by law.
SEC 3. That whenever the Office of
President aud Vice President shall
both become vacant, when Congress
is not in session, il shall be the duty
of the officer discharging the duties
and powers of the cfiice of President
forthwith to issue proclamation con-
vening both Houses of the Congress
of the United States within sixty days
after assuming the duties of President
of the United States
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
HAS she a can 10 be a Wffef

Has she a call to be wife who
thinks more of her silk dress than her
children, and visits her nursery no of.
tener than once dayy
Has that woman call TO be wife
who sits reading the last novel while
her husband stands before the glass
vainly trying to pin together but
tonless shirt bosomg
Has that woman call TO be wife
who cries for n cashmere shawl when
her husbands notes are being pro-
tested
Has that woman a call TO be a wife
who expects her husband TO swallow
diluted coffee, soggy bread, smoky
tea, and watery potatoes, six days out
of sevenY
Has she call to be n wife who fiirts
with every man she meets, and re-
serves her frowns for the home fire
sideY
Has she a call TO be wife who
comes down to breakfast in abomina-
BILE curl papers, soiled dressing gown,
and shoes down at the heel
Has she call to be wife who bores
her husband, when he comes into the
house, with the history Of a broken
teacup, or the possible whereabouts of
a missing broom handler
Has she call TO be wife whose
husbands love weighs naught in the
balance with her next door neighbor's
damask curtain or velvet carpety
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
MIR. stephens to nir. lincoln.

CRAwFoRDsvIALE, Dec. 80, 1860.
DEAR SIR: Yours of the 22d instant
was received two days ago. ! hold il
and appreciate it as you intended
Personally am not your enemy-fal
from it; and however widely we may
differ politically, yet | trust we both
have an earnest desire to preserve and
maintain the Union of the States, il
it can be done upon the principles and
furtherance of the objects upon which
it was formed 1t was with such feel
ings on my part that l suggested to
you in my former note the heavy re
sponsibility now resting on you, and
with the same feelings | will now take
the liberty of saying, in all frankness
and earnestness, that this great object
can never be attained by force. This
is my settled conviction. Consider
the opinion, weigh it, and pass upon
it for yourself An error on this point
may lead to the most disastrous con-
sequences. | will also add, that in
my judgment the people of the South
do not entertain any fears that Re
publican Administration, or at least
the one about to be inaugurated, would
attempt to interfere, directly or i'm
mediately, with slavery in the States
Their apprehension and disquietude
do not spring from that source They
do not arise from the fact Of the known
anti-slavery opinion of the President
elect Washington, Jefferson, and
other Presidents are generally ad.
mitted to have been ant.sIavery in
sentiment. But in those days anti
slavery did not enter as an element
into party organizations. Question Of
other kinds-rclating to the foreign
policy, commerce, finance, and other
legitimate objects of the General Gov
ernment-were the basis of such asso-
Citations in thei- day. The private
opinions of individuals upon the sub
ject of African slavery, or the status
of the negro with US, were not looked
TO in the choice of Federal officers any
more than their views upon matters
Of religion, or any other subject over
which the Government under the
Constitution had no control But now
this subject, which is confessedly on
oil sides outside of the constitutional
action of the Government, so far as
the States are concerned, is made the
central idea" in the platform of prin-
oiples announced by the triumphant
party. The leading objects seems to
be, simply and wantonly if you please,
to put the institutions Of nearly half
the States under the ban of public
opinion and national condemnation.
This, upon general principles, is quite
enough of itself to arouse a spirit not
only Of general indignation, but of re-
volt, ON the part Of the prescribed.
Let me illustrate. Ii is generally
conceded, by the Republicans even,
tnat Congress cannot interfere with
slavery in the States. 1t is equally
conceded that Congress cannot estab. |
lish any form Of religious worship.
Now, suppose tina, any one Of the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
SPRINGFIELD, Nov 80, 1866.
From MIR. stephens to MIR. Lincoln.

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Dec IL, 1860,
My DEAR Sin: Your short and po-
lite note of the Both ult asking for a
revised copy of the speech to which
you refer, &c, was not received until
last night. The newspaper report Of
the speech has never been revised by
me. The notes Of the reporter were
submitted to me, and corrected to
some extent, before being published,
but not so thoroughly as / could have
wished. The report was substantially
correct. If i had had any idea that
it would have been so extensively cir
culated as it has been, and been re-
published in so many places through
out the country, should have pre-
pared copy for the press in the first
place. But / had no such thought,
and therefore let the report go as it
did. There are several inaccuracies
in it, but the main points appear suffi.
GENTLY clear for all practical purposes.
The country is certainly in great
peril, and no man ever had heavier or
greater responsibilities resting upon
him than you have in the present mo-
mentous crisis.
Yours, most respectfully,
A. II. STEPHENS.
hon. A. Lincoln, Springfield, Ill.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
Reply Of MIR, Lincoln.
TOT your Own eye VnIy.I
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. %, II


SPRINGFIELD, Dec. %, 1860.
My DEAR SIR: Your obliging an
swer to my short note is just received,
for which please accept my thanks.
l fully appreciate the present peril the
country is in, and the weight of re-
sponsibilty on me. Do the people OF
the South really entertain fears that a
Republican Administration would, d.
rectly or indirectly, interfere with
their slaves, or with them about their
slavesl If any do, / wish to assure
you, as once friend, ard still, hope,
not an enemy, that there is no cause
for such fears. The South would be
in no more danger in this respect than
in the days Of Washington. ! sup
pose, however, this does not meet the
case. You think slavery is right, and
ought to be extended; while we think
is wrong, and ought to be restricted.
That l suppose is the rub. II GER
tainly is the only difference between
us. Yours, very truly,
A. LINCOLN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

A good j-o-a-k came TO light the 9th
er evening.in Washington, in relation
to certain member, noted for his
gallantry. The Sergcant-at-arms, il
seems, called for him at his house,
when the honorable gentlcman's wife
ventured to rcmonstrate. "What y
she said, "does Mr.--have TO 90 up
to the house tonight againY It's too
bad He has been up at the House all
night long for the past week, and
comes home in the morning looking
wretchedlyw The officer smiled, but
did not explain to the loving wife, that
there had been no prcrious night session
this rinter yet.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

ola me-" sighed Mrs. Partington,
"here ] have been suffering the biga-
mics Of death for three moral weeks.
Fust ] was seized with a bleeding
phrenology in the left hemisphere of
the brain, which was exceeded by a
stoppage of the left ventilator of the
heart This gave me an inflammation
Of the bolax, and now Tn sick with
tho ohloroform morbus. There's no
blessin' like that of health. particular
" when you're sick, -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

of the ship which was a floating pris-
on house and prosecute them to the
fullest extent of the law. The firm is
now doing business in the city of Bos-
ION, we believe.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

A BEAUTIFUL LEGEND.-They tell a
story, that one day Rabbi Judah and
bis brethren sat in the court on a fast
day, disputing about rest One said
il was to have attained sufficient
wealth, yet without sin The second
said IL was fame and the praise of all
men. The third said it was the pos
session Of power to rule the Senate
The fourth, that it must be only in
the old age of one who is rich, power
full, famous, and surrounded by child
rcns children. The fifth said all were
in vain unless man kept all the ritual
Of Moses And Rabbi Judah, the ven
cradle, the tallcst of the brothers,
said aye have spoken wisely, but one
thing more is necessary. He only can
find rest who to all things addeth this
that he keep the traditions Of the
elders" There sat fair-hairod boy,
playing with lilies in his lap, and
hearing the talk, dropped them in as
tonishmcnt from his hands and looked
up--that boy of twelve-and said
"Nay, nay, fathers, he only can find
rest who loves his brother as himself,
and God with his whole heart and
soul. Hcisgreatcr than fame, wealth
and power; happier than a happy
home without it better than honored
age; he is law himself above all ira
ditions"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

When Elite, about five years old,
was being put to bed during the height
Of mosquito time, her mother said to
her: "Ettio, you must always be a
good girl, and then, at night, when
you are asleep, the angels will come
and sing and watch around your bed. -
ooh, yes, ma" said Elite, II know
that; ] heard thom singing around
my head last night and some Of them
bit me, too"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

An Indian chief said he often heard
the voices of deceased warriors of his
almost extinct tribe mourning in the
trec-tops when the wind shook the
branches, and saw the tears of tho
women and children in the rain drops
glissening among the leaves.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21

Where there is love there is jcal-
ousy and that T7hich metes the ono
is the measure Of the other
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-03-21
Political History.
PRECEDENT IAneoln and Hon. Alexander m.
stephens.


The National Publishing Company
has issued work entitled ALEXANDER
II stephens in public and private, with
Letters and Speeches, before, during,
and since the War;" by Henry Cleve-
land. In il we find the following ex.
ceedngly interesting correspondence,
which has never before been published.
Mr.. Cleveland says ave are inform.
ed by Mr.. Stephens that no person
had ever seen the letters of Mr.. Lin.
coin to him until since his return from
Fort Warren In 1865, except his pri-
yate secretaries" Sc The 'for your own
eve" of MIR. Lincoln has been sacredly
observed, so far as possible, so long as
it was at all necessary or proper. The
letters are az follows:
From MIR. Lincoln to Mr.. stephens.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 30, 1866.
Hon. A. II. Stephens
Ny DEAR SIR: have read in the
newspapers your speech recently de-
livered / think) before the Georgia
Legislature, or its assembled members.
If you have revised it, as is probable,
/ shall be much obliged to you if you
will send me a copy.
Yours very truly, A. LINCOLN
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-04-18
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.l
JACKSON. MISS, April 6, 1904


WHEREAS, much painful anxiety and appre-
hension exists in the public mind, resulting
from the passage of the "Military Bill" by Con-
gress, and the General Order of General Ord
in assuming command of the "Military Dis
trict Of Mississippi and Arkansas and
whereas, in some instances, the regular admin
istration Of the State Government has been un-
settled to such an extent as TO cause some of
the officers Of the State to suspend the functions
Of their Offices /; and many citizens are hes
itating, while others refuse, to pay their taxes
upon the assumed ground that the Tax Col
lectors are not competent officers and there
fore are not authorized to receipt for the same;
and as other evils and Irregularities may arise
from the uncertainty that exists as to the du-
ties and responsibilities Of officers and citizens
of the State in their present siiuation-there-
fore, deem il proper to make known that the
Act of Congsess commonly called the MILITARY
Billo recognizes the civil existing Government
Of the State. 1t is true tbs declared to be pro-
visional only and in all respects subject TO
the paramount authority Of the United States
at any time to abolish, modify, control or
supercede the same. But until a change is
made in accordance with the provisions Of
this law, / hereby give NOTICE TO the Civil
Officers Of the ftate that their relations and
to the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States, to the State Of Mississippi and to
the people, remain unchanged, and they viii
be held to a strict accountability for the per-
Torrance Of their duties, in carrying out the
provisions OF the laws, for the maintenance OF
the civil Government, and for the full and am
pie protection Of all classes Of inhabitants Of
the Stat, both white and black. in all Of their
rights Of person, property, liberty aud religion.
And further ADVISE and admonish all good /
citizens and inhabitants to sustain the civil /
Officers in maintaining the peace, order and Sc /
curlty Of society--to deal justly and indul- /
gentiy with each other, and in their political /
neipiessness, to devote themselves to pursuits 4
OF industry, and to the production OF those /
necessarles OF life for which they are now 50
dependent upon the markets Of other States,
md % ofier no resistance TO any stems that NAV
be taken In the reconstruction Of the STATE bv
he Military authority Of the United Statcs.
kept such a. may be authorized nv the
Courts under the Constitution Of the UnItAC
states. Military power may become intolera-
lie only when ID is placed in the hands Of the
.icious and the unjust, which, happily. j. not
he case in Mississippi. The Military BilI-
makes no provision for the support q The civil
government Taxes must BE- collected by the
ivil officers 70 support it and 20 pay its debts.
nd whenever any changes arr made either In
he civil officers or the duties required Of thcm,
imely notice VIII doubtless be given and du-
y promulgated B. 9. HUMPHREYS.
q A. BROUGHERs secrstarT % ststa
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-04-18
Supplementary Reconstruction
Bill.

AN ACT supplemental to an act entitled an
act to provide for the more efficient gov.
eminent OF the rebel States, passed March
=, 1867, and to facilitate restoration.
Be it enacted, &c, That before the first
day of September, 1867, the Commanding
General in each district defined by an act
entitled an act to provide for the more eff
Gent government of the rebel States, ap-
proved March2, 1867, shall cause a registra-
tlon to be made of the male citizens of the
United States, 81 years of age and upwards.
resident IN each county or parish in the
State or States included in his district.
which registration will include only those
persons who are qualified to vote for dele
gates by the act aforesaid, and who shall
have taken and subrcribed the following
oath OF affirmation:
L, do solemnly swear, or affirm. in
the presence Of Almighty God, that am
citizen Of the State of -; that have re-
sided in said State for - months next
preceding this day, and now reside in the
county of -, or the parish of --, in
said State, as the case may be; that am 81
years old; that have not been disfnanehised
Tor participation in any rebellion OF civil
war against the United States, nor for felony
committed against the law of any State or
OF the United States that have never been
member Of any State Legislature. nor held
1ns executive or Judicial Office in any State,
and afterwards engaged in insurrection or
Ieoeuloh against the Uuitod States, and
gwen alu OF comfort 70 the enemies thereof.
that have never taken an oafh - a r,sr,ler
of Congress ofthe United States. on a. an ~.
Ger Of the United States or az a member Of
any State Legislature, or as an executive or
judicial Officer Of any State, to support the
Constitution OF the United States and after
wards engaged in instruction or rebellion
against the United States or given aid or
comfort to the enemies thereof; that ] win
faithfully support the Constitution and obey
the laws q the United States, ADD vii, %
tes eest q ny ability, sno0unse others 70
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-04-18
Recommendation and NOlnlna-
tlOn ofRegIsters I'm bankruptcy.

hAec0hAMAehAaAaAAOM rtMhAO NOhmAm4A~
tIon ofRegIsters i'm bankruptcy.
BY direction of the Chief Justice, the fol
lowing statement is published for informa-
tion:
l. Under the act Of Congress the power of
appointing Registers in bankruptcy" is
vested in the district courts Of the United
States, the supreme courts of the Territories,
and the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbiai but no person can be appointed
who is not counsellor-at-law.
2 The duty of recommending and nomi-
mating to the district courts and other
courts mentioned in the act suitable persons
for appointment is imposed on the Chief
Justice of the United States; and Congress
having now adjourned without acting upon
the bill introduced into the Senate to re-
peal this provision, he will proceed to carry
II into effect.
.. To insure, as far as practicable, the
selection of fit men for registers, the Chief
Justice will require, In every case where his
Recommendation and nomination is desired,
first, certificate from tho clerk or judge of
the proper district or territorial court or Of
q counsellor of said court and, secondly,
statement In what Congressional district or
Territory the gentlemen proposed resides,
and for what district or Territory, and for
what judicial district, the recommendation
and nomination is desired; and, thirdly,
letters from business and professional men of
t tho uls.aic., o'ase, OF eSIrloory Mno nav ,'
we Gonnuence Oh tnelr Ieliow-citlzens, eac5
OF when letters must vouch dist'notly anu
Iuily Ior the gentieman named a. IN resPect
70 70 ms pioiessional knowledge ana aDiii.y,
}s'} ~ respect 20 MS personal integrlty, anu
w III respect 70 his general business capa-
city'
:. IN ad9itlon 70 tnesc' wnen the 9Iate :
Iepresented IN Congress, sisiilar ieccers,
tney can DC mad are desired from tne repre-
sentative OF the DISTRICT, ana rom tne oe .a
tors Oh tne STATE, or IN the Case Oh lerri'o