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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

NEW MUSICAL ORGANIzATIoN.-
The Evansville Orchestra, new mu-
seal association, was fully organized
on Monday night by the adoption of a
constitution and the election of Off
GERS. This musical association will
oe one OF no mean Importance to the
city. 1t will be composed of the best
materlal-aa live members, possessed
of superior musical talent, who will
take pride in perfecting themselves in
this divine accomplishment. eA9aspoa /.
The following are the officers select
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Benefit to Mss. Bella Golden.
.2l9 zoe CRY OF MT. VERNON,
II ? = - : AprlI
Mr.. and Mrs. sGolden !.

Mr., and Mrs sGolden:! z :" H''f'
We, together with many others,
your friends in this city. desire to ex-.
press our appreciation of the efforts of
Mrs. Golden to please and entertain
our citizens during her brief visit.
And to this end we. request that she
will accept complimentary benefit on
Friday evening of the present week.
IF this shall meet your wishes. please
notify us as early as convenient.
Respectfully, 6n9H YiIgG
VIM. K. Duckworth, Aaron Lichte-
berger, VIM. Nelson. John. B.. Gar
diner. Joseph T.. gWelbofn, George
Wolfin, with one hundred, others.
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UNION HOTEL.

= IN q April 3, 1851 -
Messys. John X Duckeorth, A. Lich-
teberger, IT, T. Welborn, Geo. VOL
Il fir, qpd 9fheysiifsaggI 1gIug5a
g ENTLEMENrT.YOur letter of this
date, rendering my wife a compliment
tary benefit, is just Received. 1 have
communicated your desire to Mrs.
Golden, and she accepts your kind
offer, With profound gratitude, we re-
main, respectfully yours, mr.
Mr.. AND Mrs. GOLDEN.
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nE- Having done away with a

ssy- Having done away with all
extra expense by doing my own cut
ting and selling, can, and aesll, sell
the cheapest goods in the city. as /
am determined to build up perman-
ent trade by fair dealing and low
prices, good work and perfect fits. All
[ ask is to examine my stock and
prices before you purchase elsewhere.
Come and see, at No. s First Street.
ap1 IF j. III. CARLIN, Agent
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Singers and Public Speakers

-CoLaATE,s HONEY AP!alThts
celebrated Toilet Soap, in such universal
smand, is made from the CHOICEST mate
sals, is MILD and EMoLLIENT in its nature,
RAeRANTLYs SCENTED. and extremely
xSEFIcIAL in it's action upon the skin.
or sale by druggists and fancy goods
callers ssE+ fsz+1 Il augZ4 lv
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of liquors, our advice would be for
you to go to Hodge, Carr & Co. %, cor
ner Water and Sycamore Streets, and
buy them cheaper, better, and more
of IT,, m for less money than any
other house will or can afford them.
All liquors warranted as represented.
.''aii)i .ian9tfl) 5ae sfa9 n1e7 fao3 .37g
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

NEW REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
Z. Elliott Il Son have opened a Real
Estate Agency and General TntelIi-
gence Office, for the sale Of and rent
ing of lands, houses, &C., &c.
Persons having houses or land to
rent or SELL. or persons wishing to
purchase or rent, will do well by call
ing on them at their office, on Third
Street, near Locust, in Elliott's
Block. .r.ln ~
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

PEssoNAIvWel had the pleasure
of a call last evening from, our friends,
Kercheval and Smith, the Treasurer
and Clerk of Spencer County. They
do not bring the glowing accounts of
Democratic victories in Spencer, of
which we read in certain truthful
sheets. nIe 80, Y ~ - 20 e q y
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The suit Of clothes that Mr. Lean
ard, of Chicago, WOO at the Catholic
Fair, and, donated back, was ratified
for again, and Mr.. J. b. Mesker drew
it on No. A. the same number as drew
it before. Mr.. Mesker has also Civ
en- it back for the benefit of the new
Church, y and it will now be sold at
auction. 4fo WeN, rOr--tiI r .1
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

~COLGATE'S AROMATIC SOAP.-A
superior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
Vegetable Oils, in combination with ely
ser1ne, and especially designed for the use
Of Ladies and for the Nursery. Its perfume
Is exquisite, and its washing properties un-
:tvalled. For sale by all druggists.
feb23 dAwly 100 .-r.rsf,s,s} So
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s@"V TOES"w the order In the las
session. Of Congress-, but nothing was so
enectuaiy yetoea as Indigestion, Dyspep.,
DYSPEPSIA CURE. No two,thirds vote
can ever sustain these t.oubies when the
Heartburn, and Acidity Of The Sf9ndi lssi.
cannot exist where Goes Dyspepsia Cure
Is taken. - fsfi 2G'1d LAM d&wlt
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Bar We heard it acknowledged by
ladies, who are good judges, that the
finest and most stylish millinery goods
in all ITS branches can be seen at
Baum's No. 81 Main Streetsg Those
in quest of such goods, wholesale or
retail, will find it for their own good
to GO there and see for themselves. 1t
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Before JUsTIcE sSTINsoN.-rThere
was another negro danceati Hornber-
gers corner of locust, and Fourth
Streets, Monday, and the certain con-
comitant.s A fight. took place yester-
day morning between two of the
sable daughters of Africa. 1t was all
about that everlasting nigger Gains,
in whom both parties claim a pro-
prietary interest. .m.4 IL saDia9
Josephine johnson seemed to think
she had the better. right to the tender
attentions of. Gains but he faithlessly
transferred his attentions on this oct
casionto Fanny Watson. In return
for this Josephine, yesterday morn
ing, s"whaledn Fanny, and in return
for this. Gains "whaled :" Josephine
and disappeared in darkness jose
phine had to pay 81 fine and 81 80
costs. A warrant is out for Gains,
and if that 4 gay and festive cuss is
ever found in these diggin' he
will have to contribute to the school
fund. We think it is about time
these negro dances were to, some ex-
tent restrained. They are becoming
too frequent, and fights of this kind
Enthusiastically ensue. = 10
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LOCAL NOTICES.

Books OF THE AMERICAN TRACT
SOCIETY," have just returned with
a new supply Of Books. Persons wish
ing such,miiT find meat Mrs. Fuller's,
corner of Eighth and Walnut.
JOHN MASTER, Colporteur, A. T.
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PANORAMA OF THE BIBLE.-This
beautiful painting continues to draw
large crowds twice day. Many who
have seen it once, 60 the second, and
even the third and fourth time, to
linger over and admire its beauties.
All should go once. at least
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

THE Merchants Union Express are
prepared to receive and forward
money. valuables, and freight, to all
points on the Ohio River between
Evansville and Cairo. in charge of
their own. special messengers.
afJ4d1ws
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

STOVES AND TINwARE-Wholesale
and retail, at j. B. MEsKER's,
Sycamore bet. Second land third SITS.
nhlTS@d&w = Ka422I sw0q
For RENT.7A ,first-class business
house, No: 40 Main Street-price
reduced. Apply tcA "a. K Wells &
Son, No. 81 Main Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

BH Houses and Lots, Building
Lots, Cnltirated Farms and Mood
land for sale cheap. Apply. to j. B.
Rucker, Office with Shaekelfordg &
Hornbrook, Evansville. apo If
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CoTToN SALE.-The regular week
ly sale of Cotton will take place at
the Green River Salesroom, corner of
Water and Division Streets, at 10
o'clock, this Tuesday morning. Ig9d
HARPER, WRIGHT q Co.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10
The franklin Brick Machine,

Justly celebrated for perfect simplicity,
great strength, and immense comprising
and two horses, to self temper the clay
and make 800 to $500. elegant bricks per
hour. II. RENICK, Proprietor,
febI d3m zf 49, = :. ,..-'ts 80.
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,seTThe old reliable firm of H.
and 3. lAhIring. NyESel Main Street
clothes for you TO 'order,n Of Broad
cloths, Cassimeresl or anything you
want, atlshort notice and at reduced
price. as they have just received as
fine stock as Gamble shown in the
city. ap6tf
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SOMETHING NEW
To ekeepers.

j To Housekeepers. e0
a PREFARATION (patented Oct. I4th.
IN 1889 that will clean and polish your
Fin, Piated-Ware, Britannia, Brass, &C.
like new, WITH AS LITTLE LABOR AS WASH.
ING, and win not injure the finest silver or
plated surface. - % - 49,
IT Is TRULY WONDERFUL!
Those wno have tried it say it is of more
value than a servant. Try one box. and
you viii not be without it. Ask for Cases
Magic Polish. .sss4 E sae.,ss..s.ss.Fr Ga 3.
.Osly 20 CENTS PER BOX, Retail.
Ask for HAT any Drug, Grocery, Tin,
Hardware, or Fancy store. 4e5s 90. So
Manufactured by w. p. Case s. Bro. b5i.-
s. GILBERT & CO.,
Wholesale Grocers, No. 81 North First ST..
Evansville, Ind,
Are Al our Exclusive Agents there to supply
w. P. CASE e. BRO. 81
s. and So East; Broadway, New York.
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New MUsIo-We find upon our ia
BILE two pieces of sheet music, with
the compliments of the author. IF |
could only tell thee" words by Hon.
Will. Cunback, music by T. i. Co
nant, and Softer lips kiss thee to
rest" words by Thomas Manahan,
music by T. i. Conant The ballads
are rather pretty, but we have not
heard them sung. The first piece is
badly marredsby the printer-the Bird
page being printed twice. and the 4th
paSe On ~ -, : dI..L zss.E -
THE SOUTHERN RELIEF COMMIT
TEE.-We are requested to say that
Messrs. Steinbach and Miller, the
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10

For RENT-Brick Dwelling House,
containing nine rooms. situated cor
ner Fourth and Chestnut Streets. In
quire Of 3 I3iJoHN A. REITz.
mh23-tf at Reitz & Haney's Foundry
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: BGr Great bargains can be had in
Bonnats. Hats. and Millinery goods
generally at Mrs. j. Hastings, No. 90
Main Street, up stairs. app It,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-10
Relief Committee for the First Ward,

Relief Committee for the First Ward,
appointed at the meeting on Monday
night, will visit the citizens of the
First Ward to-day and tomorrow, to
solicit aid for the starving people of
the South, and they desire that all
will be prepared to respond promptly
and literally to this appeal, as they
hope to be able to make one visit to
each family suffice. Gentlemen who
expect to be absent from home or
their places of business. are requested
to leave their donations, with their
wives p = = = - Is.
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STRENGTHEN THE DEFENCES.

81
When garrison apprehends an attack
from an outside enemy, what does it do?
It strengthens the defe7aces. The human sys-
tenn, at this period of the year, is bsAea-
guered by morbid Influences. The alIno-
sphere is full of them. Every change OF
weather lays the feeble open to .t4.eir
attacks. What is to be done In order 10
battle these unseen but ever active foes:
Strengthen the defences. DO you ask, how:
The answer is simple; the means .witA.il
the reach of all: Reinforce the vital Organs
and the. nervous system with HOSTEL
TIERS BITTERS. Tone the stomach, regn-
late the bowels, rouse the sluggish liver,
cheer the spirits, enrich and purity the
vital current, with HOSTETTEES HI II.
TERS.f That's the way to- Strengthen re
defe,,ces, and render the capital of healtn
impregpable. If you wish to escape pliions
heedache, Intermittent fever, Indigestion,
and nervous visitations-1to enjoy, IN al
Its plenitude, the blessing Of "a SOUND
mind in q sound body use this incom-
parable preventive and res tSE i've II u
news it in the weak and ailing. SlfE'HS o.
900 k80I
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STORE Room FOR RENT.-I offer for
rent the fine fourFstorD store room on
First Street, neap Main. i Possession
given Immediately As asv
-, ap4 If .ts3W j. r.. LUTsPEIcHa
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bachelors Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best in the
world. The only true and perfect Dye.
Harmless. Reliable, instantaneous. No
disappointment. No ridiculous tints:
Natural Black or Brown. Remedies the III
effects OF Bad Dyes. Invigorates the hair,
leaving it soft and beautiful. The 3genu-
Inc Is signed WizJiGns A. Bachelor. Al 9TH
ers are mere limitations, and should be
avoided Sold by all Druggists and Per-
runners. Factory 81 Barclay Street, New
York.
dec. LILY. 2a1n
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SEED SWEET PorAroEs, leo bush
els of Seed Sweet Potatoes in store
and for sale low by p. sia9H ss
rr PARSONS, ScovILLE x Co.,
" Main Street.
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Bay Merchant Tailors' new goods ar
irving at the new establishment--54
Main Street.
mars IF ! gTSMrrHG& DARLING.
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'$I'Hat and Bonnet Bleaching. . .
yTHANKING THE LADIES OF
- Evansville FOR their liberal patronage,
/ wish to announce that / am now ready
to fill any order OF Eat and Bonnet = EACH
ing for the ensuing spring season. Can at
MRS. A. NOLAN'S,
Hat and Bonnet Bleacher.
app lWl Two squares above Judge Laws.
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INCOME RETURNs.-W are author
lied to say that it. is not the fault of
the people that the returns of income
papers have not been made. The pa
pers have not been distributed to any
considerable extent The Govern
ment has failed to furnish the neces-
sary blanks to the assistant assessors,
and of course the people cannot re-
turn them until they receive them
It is therefore unnecessary for persons
who have no incomes to tax, to try to
frighten those who have, with the
idea that they will have a penalty to
pay for not doing that which it is inn
possible for them to do. The papers
we're expected last night. When they
arrive they will be at once distributed,
and should be returned as soon as
possible afterward.o The law was
passed by Congress ''en'athe End. re-
curing the assessment to be com
menced on the 1st of March, and re-
turns to be made by the last Of March.
It was impossible for the law to be
executed this year 9s.7i ~. ssl5lL sili g
eF 90
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LAYING IT BROAD AND DEEP
Workmen have commenced relaying
the foundations of Mat. Henning's
new building on First Street, below
SycaM 6fes g The new foandation Is
being laid broad and. deep, and as il
is now superintendent by master me-
chanicv1an excellent :buiider=+we
have no apprehensions that another
disaster will occur like that which be-
fel Mr.. Henning last year. ~ > y
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of the Grand Juries had been limited
almost entirely to the higher grades
Of offences known as felonies, but that
the law had been, in the opinion of the
Court, wisely changed, and they had
nov jurisdiction also over the minor
offences. He called their attention to
the different classes of offenses-those
affecting the person and property of
the citizen and offences against public,
policy, such as professional gambling
and bigamy. On the subject Of gam
ing he was particularly pointed, show
ing that the law includes all games of
chance upon whatsoever base they
may be predieated. including
keno, faro lotteries, &c, &c. He also
called especial attention to the grave
offence of defalcations on the part of
public officers, which extend to any
officer, of township or county, having
the custody of the public monies, and
who fraudulently fail, when properly
called upon, to pay the same over to
any successor in office; OF who, during
his official term, fails or neglects to
pay over to any person justly entitled
to recover the same. Also to offences
against public justice--such as permit
ting the escape of prisoners by officers
having them in charge; also the evil
effects of perjury. Courts and juries
must decide all controversies and be
controlled by sworn testimony. No
offence tended SO much. to interfere
with the proper. administration of
justice as wilful and corrupt perjury
When courts and juries were misled,
by even careless statements of wit
nesses, the least that could be said of
the witness would be that by his care
lessness he had robbed his neighbor
of his life, his liberty, or his property,
and was morally responsible, at least
! He also called the. attention of the
Grand Jury to the alarmingly pre-
valent habit of carrying concealed
weapons, and the frequency of homi-.
cides resulting from being thus unv
lawfully armed. He also called the
attention Of the Grand Jury to the of
Tense of extortion by officers. The law
fixes fees and salaries, and demand
ing or taking any amount beyond that
fixed by law, was gross ofense, and
the officer who was unwilling to dis
charge the duties of his Office for the
legal compensation fixed for his SER
vices, has the well known remedy of,
resigning. This is but an imperfect
report of the able and comprehensive
charge. and the superior excellence Of
the Grand Jury warrant US in beliey-
ing they will faithfully perform their
duty. k.li5 s'
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TAKING STooK.-We are informed
that the city of Henderson, on Mon
day night, subscribed $500, 900 to the
stock of the Evansville, Henderson,
and Nashville Railroad, and we also
learn that Hopkins County has SUBJ
seribed $3.50, 900 towards the same en-
terprise. The parties interested pur-
pose placing construction loeomo-
tive on the track at Henderson, and
will commence work at once, thus fol-
lowing up their faith by their works.
We hope to see this desirable and i'm
portaat link in the great chain of
commerce completed as speedily as
possible.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

'sR, TRY AGAIN. When you are
afiiicNd with severe cold or bronchial
affection, which may at any moment ter
inmate in consumption, first try all the
cough preparations you see advertised,
and when you find they do you no go0o,
pay dollar for q bottle of Dr. j; W: 70
lands White Pine Compound, ana get re,
lie. II has neper get failed in a single case!
Sold by all druggists!
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CITYaNE,WS.

HOLES IN THE GRoUND.-We no.
tice already number of holes in the
ground along various streets in, which
buildings are soon to be planted.
The work of building will be begun
early this season, and WILDE pushed
ahead with great vigor.
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Ohio and Mississippi Railroad.
STEAMBOAT LINES


To OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Monday and
Saturday at 10 O'Clock AM. Every Tuesday.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at
O'Clock p. N.
To CAIRo-Daiiy, except Sunday, at 8
70 GREEr sRrvER.- Every wednesday
and Saturday at 8 o'clock P. N. Every
Monday, and Thursday at O'Clock p NJ 81
To EAsTPoRT. = Every Tuesday at 4
O'Clock p. N.
TO he sDERsoN-Daily, except Sundays,
at o'clock Pm.
Steamer. VIM. White, regular Green
River Packet. "-sf'&
Rockport Stage (yia Newhurgh and Boom
ville3 carrying the mall, leaves att A. n,
on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays.
Arrives by 7aP. NJ, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
New Harmony Mail Stage leaves Mon
days and Fridays at A. NJ. Arrives Tues
days and Saturdays by AZ. M.
Mt. Vernon Mall Stage leaves daily lex
cept Sundays) at A. Arrives daily lex
eept Sundays by 2P,M- "a mr.
70 NEwBURG. 4-Hack daily (exeapt Sun
day. from the Merchants Hotel, at
o'clock p. N. tie = ~ AA-tA
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RECORDERS CoURT.-His Honor,
the City Recorder, had a very un-
profitable run Of custom yesterday
only two cases coming before him,
and mo- money ip either. > \
August Bferstedt made affidavit,
charging that Hanry Roath did some
time In Sepsember last, sell beer and
other liquors that will intoxicate,
without having procured license, from
the city, Louis G. Stinson appeared
as prosecutor, and Capt. Hornbrook,
for The defa1ke. After the examina-
ton of the prosecuting witness and
Others the attorneys exhausted all
argument on the subject, and His
Honor, after due elaboration, dis
charged the accused, for the Several
reasons that the7 aft dayit1 was bad,
the offence had not been made out,
and the long delay to prosecute, and
| other circumstances, led to the. belief
that the accusation was instituted
I through malice aVt syf ny
VIM. Snyder was, accused of fight
J ing in the street to the disturbance OF
the peace softhetcity, and, some of the
| inhabitants thereof. q The evidence.
however, showed that the fight had
been forced. upon. him, and to save
himself from being whipped, he pre-
ferred to do the whipping himself. His
Honor seemed to think this perfectly
natural, but took the case under ad-
visement. - a.t Ha
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ACTIVELY ENdAaED.-The excel
lent weather of the past few days has
put the ground in tolerable order, and
the farmers throughout this section
of country are making active prepar-
atoms for their Spring crops. An
unusual breadth Of land will be
planted this season. In this connec-
ton, we would suggest that a large
number of stout. hearty young men
who are idle in the city. would find
healthy and profitable employment by
going into the country and assisting
the farmers with their crops. s.
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-12
MIR. rREsCoT's LETTER.

We print on our fourth page this morning, a
letter from the Hon. WIN. HENRY TREscoT, ad-
dressed, through the Anderson InteHigencer, to
his late constituents. AS we have lent our
columns on several occasions to the dissemina-
ton of Ex-Governor PERRY's views, it is but
proper that our readers should have an oppor-
tunity to see views of different character, on
the questions of reconstruction; and we publish
this letter the more readily as it is written, as
indeed Mr. TnEscor's writings always are,
with great force and clearness-uniting fascl-
mating style and splendor of diction to sober,
solid sense and sound argument
Mr.. TREscor first recapitulates in outline
the political history of the State since lS0o'
then states briefly the requirements OF the laws
concerning reconstruction passed by Congress,
and then strips the question of oil the adventl-
tious drapery which editors and politicians
have so industriously piled around it, and pre-
sents it thus in its naked form:
s'The point to which would first draw your
attention is, that the Reconstruction Act Is
law, not an agreement law made for you, not
an agreement made pah you. And that to talk
about accepting sterms,' as if the State was ne
gotiating with the Federal Government, is
simply absurd. You might as well talk of &C
cepting the military commander"
He then takes up Mr.. PERnY's argument
ooo;nst voting for the holding of Convention,
and shows that his ground is not tenable. But
we will not proceed with our analysis, but
would urge upon all to read this Interesting
letter, and act upon its suggestions.