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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

LET me alone, you good for nothing fel,
low = exclaimed bright girl seated by the
side Of dull lover.
Why, l amt i touchin Of you" protest.
ed the astonished youth.
"Well, you might have done tiff you
liked" was the suggestive reply
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

AR7EMUs WARD thinks i. is a hard thing
motto have wise-no gentle heart TO gel
up in the morning and build fire.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

Cory Of a sigu oat west: FREEMAN 4
HUaes: Freeman teaches tho boys and
Hugs the girls.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

Counting is an irregular active transi.
tive verb, indicative mood, prcsen. tense,
third person, singular number, and agrees
With all the girls-don't IT'D
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

SHORT But SWEET Definition Of zen
tleman-"Ouo who takes and pays for the
South Branch hteHigcncer. WHAT beau
'yand what simplicity-how brief and how
eomprchepsive
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

John asked Julia if she would have him.
mo" she said at once, "Pll not have you :"
but before John could recover from his
surprise she archly put in, "but you may
haYo me ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

TELL the truth and shame the devil. 4"
l know lots people who can shame the de.
VII easy enuff, but t'other thing bothers 'em.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

A NEGRO preacher once observed to his
hearers at the close of his sermon, ma fol-
lows: "My obstinacious breden, find it
no more use to preach to you dan it is for
grasshopper to we're nee buckles"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

"ToMMY, what does bench spell7" II
don't know" What you little numb
skull what are you sitting on?" Tommy,
Cooking sheepish,) u don't like TO tell"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

THE young lady who was recommended
20 take exercise TO improve her health, says
she "will jump at IN offer and run Lcr own
risk"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

"WELL, mother, the foundations of the
great deep are broken up at last"
"What do you mean, Tommy
"My trousers have got a hole In them
that's al"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

PREACHER was holding forth to drow.
~ congregation, when be saw voungster
m the gallery peltiog the people with chest.
nuts lie was just about administering a
sharp reprimand, when the boy anticipat-
ing him bawlel ous You mind your preach
ing, daddy, and ii keen EN- awake .'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12
WIZ AND KIUMOIS
Dow To7NAKE A WATERFALL.

Iaas chr pounds Of rags and bunch ofshavings
An old tin pan and a bunch Of straw;
Then sssAl An old hat Of somebody's leavings,
And swsar iss your Own 70 get clear Of the law
Next gst 9p old stocking and staff i, with paper,
And IL 10 possible, put in it a mole;
Thcn get some old china and putmeS CRATER,
And make them all up in nice little roll
Put all these things in q net Of rcd,
And giistsning beads must cover them al,
Then fasten Il on TO the back Of Jour head,
Aad you will have a waterfall.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12

NTEST VIRGINIA. go VIII . 4 rules held in
w the Clerk Office II the circuit Court of
icndicton county on tie FIRST Monday in March,
1ohn EvicE and Sophia his wife late Sophia Rule
man. and Joseph Shafcr and his wife Phebs
lHic Ihcbc Ruleman, Comrlainants against
JACOB Ruieman, surviving executor of Christian
knlemon ST dec d., Christian Ruleman, jr in
ms own ri0hi md ~ administrator Of Conrod
hulem"n dec d., Henry Ruleman and Helena
RACER, Late Helena Rucman, Defendants,
IN CIGrcSrV.
The object of s'suit is 70 have settlement Of
,hc accounts q Jacob Rulenan, executor Of Chris
nan EuIcmHn, ar, dec d. To ascertain the value
oi me Icgsrlcs, devised IN The will Of the said
'"'isiIh EHlcman, IT,, dec d.. 10 Christian RulO-
man IT, Cgnrod lucnan. dec 4 . Holena RAIDER
''o tenry hulemon 10 ascertain also what A.
mounts ~ money % any, have been paid, by the
aforesaid I"gaic,e, and what sums Of money, y
anv, nav" been pnid bv thc said executor 70 'he
'ha .eEA'c.s, and CO. fiud vs. hat is the amount dg1
an cn'haE To- The Compiaiu1nts under 'hc viii ~
We Sold Christian Rulemnn ST.. dec d., and 20
enforce jhc payment Of The same And IL mp
Ptfrine, ny affidavit filed in the papers Of this
c'Ns' ih'i licrcy Eulcman ia no iuhsbilEnt 81
'"s State n = Oyicvcd, Tha, he do appear with
~ one month from the due publication of this or
''F 'nd 90 "not necessary 10 protect h;s inter
eei Id go. suit a copy Tcste
JOHN 3. BOND, C>rk
Pea6ieion Ia. Circuh Coar'
March -, 1861. lBlakcmorc, =. q.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-04-12
JOHN 4. BOND. {

WIN " II'I.TIII 'IFT"
Fea6ief0n Ia. Circui Conr'.
March -, 1867. fBlakcmore, r. o.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
THAD. STEVENS AT HOME.

The Pittsburg (Pa.) DAILY Commercial
comments upon Mr.. STEVENS ''plan" Of re-
construction in the following language, not
very complimentary to the great "leader:"
"Mr. Stevens has failed in his attempt at
reconstruction, and everybody is at sea-
again in regard to that great question. The
opinion is expressed that the sending Of the
subject to the Reconstruction Committee
puts the whole matter over to the next Con.
gress. The strong vote by which the refer
ence was made would seem to indicate not
only fatal disfavor towards Mr.. Stevens plan,
but the spirit Of moderation-not to say hesi-
tation-as to the line Of policy to be pursued.
The key for solving the question, II seems,
has yet to be found. What the Reconstruc-
ton Committee will do is altogether uncer-
tain. Mr. Stevens is said to have less faith
in the committee than formerly which means,
we suppose, that the committee does not
think as he does. The Republicans, for their
own sakes, should not think Of adjourning
without doing something. 1t might not
make much difference with the country il
the question should go over to the next Con-
gress. 1t would, however, be u confession
that the present one was unequal to the task"
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
THE BOARD OF TRADE DINNER
WANT OF RESPECT FOR THE
PRESIDENT.

The disrespect shown to the Chief EIecu-
tive officer Of the nation at the dinner Of the
Board Of Trade given in this city at the
Seaton House on Wednesday evening last,
has produced considerable surprise. Respect
for the Office Of President Of the United
States is always manifested on all public fes-
tive occasions, even IL the man who fills the
position is not held in high esteem. In
Washington, where the President resides,
this has ever been the practice. II there ever
was q President who, by bis public record,
has earned the right to be remembered, not
only in his official capacity, but personally,
for his many acts Of liberalty towards the
people Of the District, ANDREW JOHNSON is
thus deserving. Instead Of this the Board
Of Trade" toast the District OF Columbia" :"
then Congress" to which two Congressman
responded, then "The Press Of Washington" /"
to which man had been previously selected
to respond, who not only does not represent
"the Press of Washington" but who misrep'
resents the majority Of that press, and who
Is the bitter personal enemy Of The Presi'
dent Of the United States, and whose speech
was congressional misunderstanding, lobby
jobbing production. The Congress, the Ju-
dietary, and the Press were remembered by
the Board Of Trade, but the Executive was
studiously ignored. We are sorry to learn
that this was no accident. Irwas discussed in
the committee Of arrangements, but the de-
sire to toady Congress induced the Board "
committee TO make the unfortunate mistake
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
RECEPTIONS.
The Presidents Levees.

We are authorized to announce that THr
President will hold his second public levee
this season on Thursday evening, the 9Th
Of February; and the third on Friday eve
ming, February 22--to commence each eve
ming at eight o'clock, and to close at eleven.
pnAwrso-Roox REcrprIoSs.
We are also authorized 70 announce that
TEE PRRsIprSr's daughters, Mrs. PATTERSON
and Mrs. SrovKR, will be at home on Monday
afternoons.
CABINET RECEPTIONS.
The ladies Of Secretary BRowSrso's family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after
moons. The residence Of the Secretary Of
the Interior is on the east side Of Montgom.
cry street, Georgetown Heights.
The ladies Of Secretary McCuILocH's Fam
ily will receive, as usual, on Wednesday Of
ternoons. Residence BOG II street, between
Connecticut avenue and Seventeenth street
MRs. PosrNAsrER GENERAL RANDALL will
receive on Wednesday afternoons, at No. 407
New York avenue. q
SPEAKER coLFAx's RECEPTIONS.
Speaker CoLTAI's receptions will continue
every Thursday evening during the session,
from 81 to II O'Clock, p. m.
The receptions ofthe Speakers mother and
sister, Mrs. and Miss MATHEWS, for ladies,
and gentlemen accompanying them, will con-
tinue every Wednesday afternoon from l
to 4 o'clock, p. m.
GENERAL GRANTS RECEPTIONS.
Receptions will be held by Gen. GRANT and
lady on Wednesday, the 9Th proximo, in the
evening. At home every Saturday from
to 5 p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
nrmoerPf1Ss sGiGHpRss7iESsarHhL. III Conv"r

The Louisville Courier states that Demo,
cratic Conventions to nominate candidates
for Congress have been called in the several
districts Of Kentucky as follows:
First District-The track will doubtless be
given to Hon. L. Trimble, who is candi.
date for reelection, without opposition. Sec
ond District, at Calhoun, Feb. l. Third Dis
trict-The race will no doubt be given to
Elijah Hise, without opposition. Fourth
District, at Lebanon, Feb. I. Fifth District,
at Lagrange, Feb. 5. Sixth District, at Gov.
ington, Jan. 2s. Seventh District, at Lex
ington, Jan. 80. Eighth District, not named
yet. Ninth District, at Flemingsburg, Jan. 81.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
Foreign News by steamer.

HALIFAY, Jan. 3l.-The steamship Africa,
from Liverpool, on the 10th instant, has ar
rived.
Mr.. Gladstone in circular dated Florence,
calls on his supporters to assemble on the
opening of the session OF Parliament, and it
is said that on his arrival in England q con-
fer ence OF the heads Of the Liberal party will
be cid under his auspices relative to reform
and ther questions.
The ice catastrophe in the Regents Park
continu, I'd to absorb public attention. The
total nun ,ber Of bodies found amounted to
40, and thu search is still progressing.
The West India mail steamer La Plata
arrived at southampton with the yellow
fever on board. She had 6l cases during the
voyage, of which % proved fatal. r,i-s
fhe weather con dnued very severe through
out Europe.
In some parts of Denmark the telegraph
wires were buried in the 81 ow, which In places
is Ia feet deep.
La France gives q formal c, ,1ntradicton TO
the rumors Of alleged movements OF Russian
and Austrian troops toward Gall, Ncia:
Prince Dadlan, Of Mingrelia, hid In his
own name and that Of his successors, yolun-
tarily ceded his sovereign rights to Russia
in consideration Of q million roubles in,tem-
nifty.
The Brazilian mail had arrived at LisbolL
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
state I.egfslatures.

MONTGOMERY, Jan.3l.-Tbe House Of Rep
resentatiyes passed a bill 10 establish sys-
tenn Of public schools for the blacks and
whites alike, except that the schools for each
shall be separate In each school district.
tis understood that the Legislature will
not reconsider their action on the. constitu-
tionsl amendment. E
Bosros, Jan. 8l.--A bill - pass1 the
Massachusetts House Of Representativc al
lowing the rite Of interest 70 Be 6xed ut
per cent BY special contract, but where no
agreement is made the legal rate Of interest
remains at per cent
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
Personal.


JOHN g. FREMONT has been in town foI
several days.
Mr.. CHARLES ELLIOT, who is ranked as the
hrst artist in regard to portaiture Of this country
Is in town and Is stopping at the Metropolitan.
MAJ. GEN. BARTLETT, of New York, ar
rived in town yesterday and is quartered at VIII
lard's
JAMES L. MURDOCH, Esq, the elocutionist,
proposes to give readings throughout New England
GEN robson, OF Camden, has been nomi-
mated for Attorney General of New Jersey by Gov
Ward.
MRS. GIN. LANDER miss Davenport) is to
appear at the National Theatre next Monday even.
ing
Nj. DURoc, an ardent French entomologist,
has fallen in love with Parsiau beauty, so the
wits declare, because Of her beetle browp.
PRoF. AGAssIz still continues quite indis-
posed and fears that he will be unable to fulfill hi,
engagement to lecture before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of Washington this winter.
Col. s. @. KELLOGG, of Maj. Gen. Thomas
staff Joseph J. Joel, New York; Col Robert @.
Marsh, Philadelphia, and A. S. Wilkinson, Ala,
are at the Owen House.
GES. JOSEPH +. JOHNSTON and lady; Capt.
j. H. jerks, of Fla Hon. G. W. Shut, Of Spring
field Hon. T. MoMullin, Of Va arrived in the
city yesterday and are at the Metropolitan Hotel
Col KURrz, chief Of the Boston. police,
says there are It, bl5 places in that moral village
for the sale Of liquor but Mr. Constable Jones 70.
ports that there are only 800 such establishments
known to his force.
Mr.. JOHN BIGELow, late American Min
lister to Paris, is on his way home He LEFT HAvrs
with his family on the l7th instant by the French
steamer Europe, and may bo expected here in day
nr iwn
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

A PLEASANT AFFAIR.-One Of the most
pleasant social reunions of the season oc-
Cured last evening, at Sutherland's. It was
dinner given by several representatives Of
the press Of this city to General Halpine, in
honor Of his election as Register Mr.. Gree
ley presided at one end OF the table, while
Manager Stuart, Of Winter Garden, did the
honors with his usual felicity at the other.
Mr.; James I. Brady was an invited guest,
and gave one Of his inimitable after-dinner
speeches. The dinner was excellent, the
speeches brilliant and witty, and the whole
affair was so agreeable that the experiment
Of occasionally gathering the editorial frater-
nifty in such pleasant and profitable way, is
likely to be repeated at regular intervals
~ 2. Evening Post.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

A YOUNG LADY has kindly furnished the
Detroit Tribune with recipe, which she has
tried and knows to be effective that will keep
feet warm, and we give it, without, however,
recommending its general use She says :
81 am troubled with cold feet, but / manage
to keep them warm by lying in bed every
morning until my mother has built rous-
ing fire and prepared my breakfast. then
get up, place my feet on the front of the
stove, eat my morning meal, read the news,
and after warming some fannels and wrap
ping them about my poor feet return to
bed, where / remain until nearly noon. l
repeat this every twenty-four hours, and
lind 1t very comfortable. / think / shall
suryiyen
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

"THE confirmation Of Hon. George s. Hill.
lard as United States Attorney for this dis
.trict, in place Of Hon. Richard H. Dana, Jr.,
resigned, gives satisfaction to the members
Of the dominant party in this vicinity. Mr..
Hillard was not an applicant for the position,
but when il was rendered to him, his eminent
fitness and peculiar qualifications for the du.
ties induced many leading Republicans and
members Of the bar to urge his acceptance
Of the appointment Journal.
All who know Mr.. Hillard will readily
subscribe to the above. To his high profes.
sional qualifications he adds the accomplish.
ments Of profound scholarship and the in
stincts and habits Of gentleman. A public
officer Of such abilities and integrity confers
an obligation upon the country by devoting
himself TO its serWce.-Boston Post,
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
TIE IMPEACuER IMPEACHED
AGAIN

tspsciai Dispatch to tho Cinoinnau Bnquirsr.l
WAsnrreros Jan 20, 1867.
Notwithstanding the indications in the
House proceedings that class Of It's mem
bers are inclined to make short work Of the
impeachment proposition and at once depose
Mr.. JOHNSON, there is good reason for be.
lieving that the majority Of the Republican
members have become confirmed in their
intention to oppose the movement as i'm.
polite, If not upon more substantial objec.
tons.
As the SUBJECTS more or less the theme Of
private conversation each day, the purposes
Of Mr.. ASHLEY and his confreres become the
subject Of discussion, and necessarily the
standing Of the great impeacher" is CON
sidered. Beside the alleged probable con-
spiracy Of Mr.. ASHLEY in the raising Of
fund Of $4,000 by brokers in New York, as
an inducement for offering the resolution
looking to impeachment, it also comes out
that ASHLEY purchased the vote Of New
York member in favor Of the amendment
abolishing slavery, during the last Congress,
the consideration Of the vote being desira-
bic Office, which ASHLEY claimed to have got
the disposal Of for that purpose from Mr..
LINCOLN.
That such q member should be the leader
in matter so important as the impeach-
ment Of The President is Notifying to the
great body Of the members.
II the above statement il true and our in
formation leads us to believe that 1t is, ASH
LEY ought to be kicked out Of Congress for
thus insulting the memory Of ABRAHAM LIN
colin.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
n F F l O l A l..
Posr orrrcS DIrAnTsnsb

I. FMAsor OFPioR, october, 1859.
Lsttsr.siIs envelopes stamped cents, made Of =
cheaper quality Of paper than those hssstofOrs issued
are Furnished By the Department at tsa per thousand
beiug 80 exclusive Of POSTAGE and in proportion for
less quantities.
The better quality al tSi 90 per thousand IL not how
ever superseded, but will bo supplied aa heretofore,
And n DESIRED will be ruled for the address, without
additional charge Ths 10 the only Kind Of envelopes
furnished with ruled lines.
In using ruled envelopes the Supsrserpton should bs
written before placing the letter in the envelope ether
wise the lines will be concealed.
Upon ali letter and oeial aiIe envelopes there will
be printed the cad without additional charge,
the names business, and Post once address Of parties
and request to return, unclaimed, within gtVsn
tms-ihe whole not Iosxeeed four nnes-when ordered
in quantities q Ave hundred and upwards Of any 'Pse
10 denomination. ..-. .a...r .,
Among the advantages secured TO the public by the
uIs Of stamped envelopes AroI
First CheApness. ..| .... h d
Second Security TO eorrsspondsneo in this, that the
stamp cannot be removed nor lost '..
Third Where request 10 endorsed for the retarn OF
the letter. will not be sent 70 the Dead Letter once In
the event Of itl non delivery bat will be returned d.
rect 10 the writer, frss Of postage, a.
Tho postage On stamped envelopes, spoiled In direct
ieg win b refunded q stamps Is provided in section
BY order % he Postmaster General; : 20. -
uslo ThlIl Assistant Postmaster dsasEal,
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
From the Plains-I2, 900 Indians ON
the War Path.

JUNCTION CRY, KANSAS, Jan 3I.-A scout
just III from the West reports the Cheyenne
ana Arrapahoe Indians, numbering about
l2.Oe0 warriors on the war path. -.
Ihis place will be the terminus of the
Union Pacific railroad in the coming sum-
mer, and great Preparations IRE being made
1Gr 2 heavy business with New Mexico.
Swelve ,.args trains are already en- route
from tLat Territory, 7
Sixteen thousand acres of land were en-
tered ip this Office, under the homestead act,
during; December and january, and fifteen
thou sand acres have been taken up under
the pre-emption act during the latter month.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

ANOTHER INDIAN DELEdATIoN..-A delega-
tion consisting Of twenty-one Of the head
men of the Wahpeton and Sissiton tribes Of
Indians are in town, for the purpose of en-
deaVoring to induce the Government to lay
out wagon route through Indian territory
to Fort Benton and Montana, which they
promise to defend against all hostile tribes
The delegation is accompanied by Maj .
Joseph r. Brown, Benjamin Thompr ~ ~
Special Indian Agent, Mr.. Mix, ASST ,,on nUn
Agent, Anson Brown, Interpreter. AM ,S%aS %
Crawford, Assistant Interpreter. AoHaS
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

L. G. BAKER, formerly Government de-
tective in the employ of the Secretary of War;
who impudently placed detectives" in the
White House to report the doings of that
department of the Government, for which he
was reprimanded, and finally mustered out
Of the public service, is in town, in answer
to a summons to appear before the "im-
parchment committee" Was ever such
farce known before in the history of the
world?
The national Republican., 1867-02-01
Civil Rights in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3l.-The case Of Colonel
Montgomery, arrested under the civil rights
bill for acts committed while in command Of
the State militia at Lexington, and taken
out Of the United States MarshalPs hand by O
writ Of habeas corpus, issued by Judge Kor-
kel Of the United States District Court, was
closed on Tuesday and decision rendered
yesterday releasing the defendant. Judge
Korkel took the ground that the civil rights
bill was intended to afford protection TO the
freedmen who had been slaves, and did not
include white citizens, and that II 1t were
otherwise there was no evidence adduced to
show that any rights Of the complainant had
been invaded by the defendant or that the
courts at Lafayette were not open to afford
them redress. Commissioner Peabody, who
was present during the examination Of wit
nesses coincided with Judge Korkel, and re-
leased the other prisoners who were arrested
at the same time Ca. Montgomery was.
The House committee to investigate the
sale Of railroads in this State have adjourned
from Jefferson City to st. Louis, where they
will examine witnesses.
Late Colorado papers report movement
Of some good troops toward the region around
Fort Kearney infested by Indians.
Large herds Of buffalo are steadily ap-
preaching Denver.
The old wooden building formerly used by
the Illinois Central railroad was burned last
night. Loss $4,000. Insurance $1,000 in
the Underwriters, Metropolitan, and Berne
companies, OF New Haven.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

OK Saturday evening the city Of Troy was
the scene Of dreadful murder. A young
man Of Enthusiastically immoral habits and
uniformly bad conduct, Joel Thompson, II is
alleged, met respectable lady on the street,
and grossly insulted her. Going home, she
mentioned the fact in the hearing Of her
brother, Thomas Bailey, engineer Of the
Rankin steamer. An hour or so after,
Bailey, while walking with comrade fire.
man, encountered Thompson. Walking up
to him, he laid his hand upon his shoulder,
with the remark: "You are the very man /
want to see. / must have little talk with
you" Instantly, and before there was time
for any other alteration, Thompson drew a
revolver from his overcoat pocket, and dis,
charged it at the breast Of his antagonist,
the bullet inaicting q wound in the region ol
the heart from which he died in less than ten
minutes.
The national Republican., 1867-02-01

INJUNCTION AGAINST THE CRY OF BALrI-
MoRE.-On Wednesday Judge ALEXANDER, in
the Circuit Court Of Baltimore, upon the eap-
plication Of ALLEN Il. FoRREsrER, by JOHN
Il. INo, Esq, Solicitor, granted an injunc-
ton against the Mayor and City Council and
the Register Of Baltimore city, restraining
them from expendipg or contracting to ex-
pend the $4,000 lately voted by the City
Council to toat thu authority of the Legisla.
ture altering the charter Of the city. The
bond in the case was fixed at $4,000, and
was entered by Col. SAMUEL H. COVER and
WARFIELD T. BROWNING.