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The national Republican., 1867-11-30
The south Carolina Election.

CHARLESTON, $. g., Nov 27.-Further returns
from the interior show that 1t is almost certain
that the convention is defeated, as the total vote
polled falls many thousand short OF the requisite
majority of registered voters.
Immense deposits Of valuable phosphates, said
to be superior to Peruvian guano and OF In
cncuable value, have been discovered on planta-
tiOns hitherto considered Of little value, stretch
ing along the banks Of the Ashley river for miles
above this city. A company has been formed
backed BY Northern capitalists, to utilize these
deposits, which consist of animal remains, form.
ing q thick substance for many miles. -
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MARRIED.

On the 9Th inst, at the Church Of the Epiphany.
by Rev Dr., Hall, Mr., NJ L. ACKERMAN to Miss ANNIE
NJ HoA0LASD, both Of New Jersey.
On the 2ist inst, by Rev. Father Boyle, THOMAS
DYER, ESQ.,, Of Charles county, Nd, to Miss y
formerly Of Washington.
on the 9th Of November, by the Rev 4. p. Gillette.
WV. CHAMBERS, Of this city, 10 MARY A. hiopoH' OF
Alexandria, Va.
On the 9Th instant, at the residepse Of the bridss
father, In Prince ueorgeS county, Mnfyland ny the
Rcy W NJ ID, Ryan, JANIS w, MCKEE and A. Q.
JosgPHiNB, daughter Of 7. d. Robey, ESQ.
On the 10Th insaut the Baptist church, corner q
Virginia avenue and street south, by Rcy. q. W.
samson, Mr.. Julian Il. NorriSunAM and Miss e.
MEDORA BERKLEY, both Of this city.
On the 27th instant, at St. John Church washing
ton, by Rev. Mr., Lewis, JAMES X, HALL, Of Balti-
more, TO ALICE O., daughter Of tho late John Hop
kins, Of Georgetown, u, q.
November %, 1857, at Prospect Hill, near Milling
ton, Nd, by tho Rcy. J. n wattson, HESRr i. r.
sSYrh, Of MilIington, Nd. 10 cards.
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From Richmond-A Meeting OF Colored
Republicans.

RICHMOND, Nov. 29.-This afternoon a meet
ing Of colored Republicans was held At Capitol
Park, at which resolutions were adopted deelar-
ing that In view Of the efforts OF the COnserya-
tiyes to intimidate colored voters, Hon. John NJ.
Bolts Gov. Picrpoint, Franklin Stearns and
others be requested to call State convention OF
white Republicans to assist and direct the col
ored people In carrying the election for the rati
fcatiOn of n constitution. The two colored del
egates from this city TO the convention were
present, and Joined In the request. Addresses
were made urging the necessity OF having the
aid of the white Republicans in the coming
election.
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PROPOSALS PoR FRESH BEEF.
OFFICE CnIgF COMAIssARY SUBSISTENCE,

OFFICE CnIgF COMAIssARY SUBsIsTESCE,)
DEPARTAgSr OF DAKOTA, ,
ST. PACL, MINI, Noy; 2, 1867
Sealed PrOposals IN duplicate. Will be received at
THIS ONCE until u o'clock, a. m SATURDAY, Nov.
u, lsiI, for furnishing
FRESH BEEF
10 the United Statcs Troops at Fort Smelling, Miun.,
from January J. 1865, to June %, lsB.
The beef to be Of good marketable quality, In
equal proportions Of fore and hind quarters lneCks,
shankH, and kidney tallOw to be eNcludcd,) and
delivered at the posts named In such quantities and at
such times As may be required,
The necks OF the cattle slaughtered under this agree
ment shall be cut OF at the fourth yertcbTRl joint
and the breast trimmed down. The shanks Of the
fore quarters shall be cut of from three to -four pches
above the knee joint and the hind quarters from six
lOelght Inches above the graInbTel or hock Joint
bdi from hrn must specify the names and address
or each member thereof.
Bidders should be present TO- respond tg their bids
and be prepared tO give bonds for the fulhlment Of
thCir contract.
Each bid to secure confederation mnst contain a
written guaranty Two responsible persons, 10 the
effect that, should the proposition be accepted, the
party making the bid will at once enter into con-
tract In accordance herewith, and that they are pre-
pared 10 become his sureties, giving good and sum
cient bonds for its fulhlment
Thc ugNernncnt rNsoryes to ihelI me rgh TO REJECT
any or all bids considered unrcasOnhble,
Payment TO be made monthly, IN such funds as may
DO on hand " none hand to be made as soon NJ
received,
PI0posals must he Indorsod distinctly "PropOsals
FOR Fresh Beef, aud addressed to- ~
knOD-lt BTeyct Lieut. Col. and G, g.
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PERSONAL

TnE following WRshingtonians were In Phila-
dclphia yesterday: Messrs. W. Dickson, d. Nc
Collum, W. D. Williams, Major b. Middleton,
X. B. Mohun, IL d. Mears II. b. Tingley, J.
Young NJ. g. Hart and J. T. Rue.
Hoy. J. T. BLACK is stopping at the Ebbitt
House.
AMONG the arrivals Of Washingtonians in Bal
tmorc yesterday we notice the following names:
q. K. Roche, J. X. Burroughs, T. +, Egberts, W.
Jackson, J. Thomas, 5. W. Martin, p. W. Frank,
W. Dodge, L. &. Query, T. Salone, W. NJ. Cap
lcr X. L. Scmmes, Charles p. Gautier, W. II.
Boyd, I. Wilson, $. A. Barr, W. r. Mclean, J.
EdmOnson and q. W. Wiley.
REV. I. b. MCFALLs, OF this city, chaplain
United states army, left Washington last night
Tor New York, on his way to Fort Chadburne,
TcNNs, 70 which post he has been ordered.
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Special Notices.

a5-spiritualIs Ism.-Major It. Gales Foster
will lecture in HarmOnial Hall, 3ls pennsylvania
avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, on
Sunday, December lst, at II a. m. and " p. m.
as-Attcntion Hodcnrriers!-An the Hod-
carriers are wanted to meet on next "wednesday
night, December I, at Jackson Hall, Jackson Hail
alley, between Third and Four-and-n-half streets,
and Penns ylvania avenue and q streets. Rally,
hodcarrlers, and look to your interests. IT.
aSFirst Cooperative building Associn-
TION.-REGULAR MONTHLY MEETlNG.-
Dues will be held on MONDADY EVENING,
December 2, 1867, in Potomac Hall, corner OF
MARYLAND avenue and South Washington. Fines
will be charged from and after this payment to
all delinquents.
Constitution books will be ready.
q. II. THOMPSON,
poaO-ot Secretary,
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church Adjourned.

NASHVILLE, Nov 2o.-Thc General Assembly
Of the Presbytcria Church in the United States
adjourned to-day to meet In Baltimore on the
third Sunday in May next.
The action Of the Assembly year ago cxclud-
ing colored people from the ministry has been
rescinded, and all persons having the requisite
recommendations will hereafter be admitted.
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Private sess,onaAboIisb.d,

PHILADELrnlA, Nov. 2o'-Tho doOrs Of the
stock board, under u resolution to that effect
were thrown open to the public to-day for the
first time since the organization Of that body, a
movement which will, in measure, remove the
odium which has heretofore existed against the
board as being a close and secret body.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
7 7 @ o o D s.
DRESS GOODS, VERY CHEAP.

FRENCH MERINOEs, IS cents
BEST FRENCH PoPLINs, In all the beautiful
GOOD BLACK ALPACA, 10 cents.
PLAlp POPLlNS, extremely low.
WOOL PLAIDS, W cents.
CAsslMERES, for Men and Boys.
CLOAKlNGS Tor Ladies'.
SPLENDID ALL.WOOL BLANKETS, S+bO. 81
and s7
PRINTS, :, s, 10 aud l2gS cents,
C0TTONS, and 10 cents; good for l2ls cents; best
~ AndroscOggn bleached at 20 eentsi WNmsutta 2i
cents,
DELAINEs, Is aud 70 cents
An immense stock Of Good. Just arriving, at tho
lowest prices BOGAN 4 WYLIE,
nOSO-S 80 Seventh st. bet. X and l.,
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The Burnside Institute.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2o.-The Burnside Insti-
tute in New Jersey, erected under the auspices
Of the Washington Library Company, Of which
the district attorney Of this city is president is
now receiving applications for the admission OF
the orphans OF soldiers killed during the rebel
lion. large number Of applications have been
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PINANCIAI,

FINANCIAL.
The uncertainty in regard to the issue OF the
financial questions now before Congress, (sayH
the Baltimore American,) still continues to un-
settle business, and brings nll operations to q
stand. But 1t is not probable that any definite
Indication of the Congressional policy will be
developed this side of the Christmas holidays.
One pleasing indication of a disposition to
tighten the burden of taxation, whenever practi-
cable, is shown in the reported unanimity Of the
Committee of Ways and Means in favor of the
removal of the cotton tax. We certainly hope
this measure will speedily receive the sanction
of the National Legislature.
JAY COOKE h Go. furnish us with the follow
ipp nuntatInna of Goyprnment sccuritIea,
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

THE 10000 in compound Interest notes which
were found among the waste paper at the Treas
ury had been paid and cancelled, though 1t was
at first rumored that they were good, and had
been stolen and hid away.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Congress Yesterday,

IhcHousc was not In session, having adj djourned
On Wednesday over until to-day. The Senate was
/" "i"htr'sion but for short time, and then went
INTO executive session. Horace GREELEY was
eohhFmvl Ns Minister TO Austria, Col. CArROS
~ Commissioner Of Agriculture, and A. HART
for Govcrnor Of Colorado.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Pianos and Music.
STEINwAY 4 SONS PIANOS.

- ElN " Al pONo iIANOo'
O1icia certificate Of the President aud members OF
the International Jury upon Musical Instruments;
PARIS, July 20, 1897
We certify that the hrst gold medal for American n
Pianos has been unauimously awarded to Messrs
STElNWAY SONS by the Jury nf the International
Exhibition MELlNET,
President Of International Jury.
GEORGE KASTNER.
EDWARD HANSLICK,
J. SHRIDMEYER,
AMBROSE THOMAS,
y. A. GEVAERT,
Members Of International Jury.
Canno rofuge to join my declaration no the Que OF
ny honorable colleagues VI the Jury Of Glass TO- that
tRv W. nTst E3ld media! for American Pianos has been
RNGh 10 ,STElNWAY SONS by the unanimous vote
we JGry as well a. by the Superior Council Of
: hIrnnehl', Ump"ral CUmmIssiOn,D ] declare, fur
that nsher the Jury Of Glass 10 nor the SUI
b ~ tSuncM OF PFesldents have Ahked the doeOfa-
demand was not within their province.
-, PETIS,
DlTeclyf " the Conservatory Of Brussels,
And Reporter Of Glass 10 Of the International Jury
a large assortment Of all styles sTRiNWAY Il
SONS PIANOS Just reegiyed at the Warehouse Of
nob'N w, q, METZRRoTT 4 co.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
From New Orleans-The Convention En-
doracs tho RemoYnl Of Gen. MoMer.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-Thc convention to-
day passed resolutions inviting Gen. Hancock
and Gov. Flanders to seats inside the bar, en-
dorsing the removals by Gen. Mower, and in
favor OF the abolition Of the cotton tax. Judge
Taliaferro not being present, Ingraham, colored,
was appointed temporary chairman.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Murdered by a Drunken Man.

PITTsBuRG, Nov, "a man named Owen Nc
Govern was murdered last night by Jas, Mon.
tieth. McGovcFn had been drinking hard yes
terday, and struck Montieth several times.
Montieth then stabbed McGOveFn In the neck,
killing him almost Instantly. Monticth did not
Atlcmni to eEcAne.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

SHouLD THE SESATErestore Secretary stanton
to the War ohice he will at once resign, not de-
string again to occupy that position.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL,
New YORK, Nov. 20.-Flour dun and 10 to 20
cents lower: Southern quiet, steady, and un-
changed Wheat trmj No. 2 1926; No. l S2.3O4
1882. Corn 81 Sl.3j9l.36, RtOat. Oats duh and
nominal at Is cents. Rye nOminally $40, Pork
t20.s7. Cotton very dull and nominal at noon
quotations. lGl4 to lOA cents. Gold l3024, Rest
unchanged.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

The OWL WAR in St Domingo is still going
on. At last Accounts the rebel General Borriente
was captured BY General Valerie and shot
General Bobadilla, ut the head Uf a column, left
for Cibao. President CnhFnl and staff were fol-
lowing The province OF Aqua Is reported tran
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Bookbinders.

EDwARD LYCETT,
IL BOOK BINDER AND PAPER RULER,
No. 27l Pcnnsy lvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
Books elegantly or plainly bound. Periodicals and
Newspapers carefully attended 10.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

Hon. JOHN A, GRIswoLD, member Of Con
gfess from New York, has taken the house
formerly occupied by Judge Wayne, opposite
Franklin Square.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

Ex-Governor SEYMOUR, of New York, in a
letter, declines to be the Democratic candidate
for the Presidency.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
ADeTARTEEs FIFTH MILITARY

Special Orders, No 70.
First. In accordance with General Orders, No.
Major General, ". 5. Hancock hereby assumes
command Of the fifth military district and of the
department composed of the States OF Louisiana
and Texas.
Second. The general commanding is gratl6ed
to learn that peace and quiet reign in this de-
partment II will be his purpose to preserve
this condition of things. As a means to this
great end, he regards the maintenance of the
civil authorities In the faithful execution of the
laws as the most efficient under existing circum-
stances. In war II Is indispensable to repel force
by force, and overthrow and destroy opposition
to lawful authority but when insurrectionary
force has been overthrow and peace established
and the civil authorities are ready and willing to
perform their duties, the military power should
cease to lead and the civil Naturalization resume
its natural and rightful domin MON. Solemnly i'm
pressed with these views, the general announces
that the great principles of American liberty
still are the lawful inheritance Of this people,
and ever should be. The right Of trial by jury,
the hdbeds corpus, the liberty OF the press the
freedom Of speech and the natural rights of per
sons, and the rights of property, must be pre-
served.
Free institutions, while they are essential to
the prosperity and happiness of the people, al
ways furnish the strongest inducements to peace
and order. Grimes and offences committed in
this district must be referred to the eonsidcrR-
tion and judgment OF the regular civil authOri-
ties, and those tribunals will be supported in
their lawful Jurisdiction.
Should there be violations Of existing laws
which are not inquired into by the civil magis-
trates, or should failures in the administration
OF Justice BY the courts be complained OF, the
cases will be reported to these healuuartc
when such orders may be made as NAV be de,
clared necessary. While the General thus indl-
Gates his purpose to respect the liberties of the
instructions or forclble resistance to the law
will be instantly suppressed by arms.
By command Of Maj. Gen ", $, HANCOCK
W. @. MITCHELL,
A A
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

WESTON, the pedestrian, reached Chicago yes
terday, and 5000 people turned out to see and
welcome him to the town.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

TnE RECElPTS from Internal evcnue ycsterday
Amounted to 81 ,Oy7 ,sO2.5O.
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DIED,

On IN, 2sth inst HARRY, aged 2ycars, 3months,
and II days, youngest cGiid of ,, + and 5. ~ scy:
house AS Tenth street, between and H. at2 O'Clock
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

NEW NOHk FINsT DOAND bALEN,
IoS2 Psgos isoS icS, os ,Us' and S H. iSS
lO75s; lO-iOs, 1926 1905, I'd series, lO596 1905,
Sd series, 1886 gold, 1897
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

A GREAT VARIETY OF HARDWARE AND mis-
"A ELLAHEOuS AkTlCLEst to be found at BOyd's
sOye Establishment, No 40 Ninth street, between
aud I. Repairing STOVES Of all patterns can be done
at this mandatory. Gall and Gss no26-u
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

ouh 81. Paul (Minn.) exchanges, Of the 2lst,
speak OF the weather there us sultry as April.
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For Sale or Rent.

EOR RENT-FuRNIsHED, THE WHOLE OR A
L PART OF THE HOUSE, or suits Of Rooms, with
or without board, or the whole; new, complete aud
elegant turnturs, including new hrst class knabe
49, sixth street, between L aud 7. no2s-2t'
INOR SALE-THE STOCK, GOOD WILL, AND
Il Fixtures OF q PAPER HANGING ESTABLISH l.
MENT, No. 6S Pennsylvania avenue, between Second
and Third streets west doing good business Good
reason given for selling. For particulars inquire on
the premises. tStaTl nOls-tf
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Boarding.

ROARDlNG. FIRST CLASS TABLE BOARD
ID can be had at the AMERICAN HOUSE, corner OF
Seventh street and Pennsylvania Avenue, at so per
month SCOTT a BROUGHTON
nog7-lOl
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
From New Orleans - Important Order
from General Hancock.

Egw ORLEANS, Nov 2o.-The troops drawn up
on the Levee yesterday to receive General Han
cock, were withdrawn on an order from the lat
ter telegraphed from Baton Rouge.
The following is General Hancoek's order on
taking command OF this district:
HEApeUARTERs Firm MILITARY DIsTRIcTl
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

ST. LOUIS, Nov. pa rain storm set in about
six O'Clock last night and continued until
towards morning, when 1t turned to a furious
snow storm, which still continues to rage yio-
lently. Probably Elk inches OF snow has fallen,
the greater part OF which fell in the mud and
melted. The mercury 10 now below the freezing
point, and the indications arc for clear weather.
The snow storm came from the northwest, and
yesterday prevailed throughout West Missouri,
Nebraska and Kansas.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
From Montgomery, Ala. The Recon-
strustton Conventb bn-A Bureau OF EN-
tQration EstabItsUed.

From Montgomery, Ala. The Recon-
strustten Convens bn-A Bureau OF Em-
igrstion EstsblisH ed.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Eov. 2e-Cienersl orders,
No. 22i, by General Poyc, sets forth that the re-
construction conventioi having provided, as re-
quired by Congregational al enactment, for the levy
and assessment Of spch axes on the property Of
the State as are necessary for the payment Of
the expenses Of the con tention, payments by the
State Treasurer Of appHpriations for pay of the
officers and member OF the conv ention will be
sanctioned. ~
The convention grained eight divorces from
the bonds OF matrimog to-day, and dismissed
one suit for bigamy.
The majority Of the Committee on Franchise
reported back an additional section to the fran
chise article, empowering the next Legislature to
disfranchise rebels whohave not aided in recon-
structing the State under the laws Of Congress (;
which was tabled by a. Radical majority until
tomorrow.
This proposed action threatens the partial
breaking up Of the convention. The Radicals
declare they will hold tie rod over unrcpentant
rebels, and maintain control OF the whole sub
ject of franchise.
An ordinance was reported declaring void all
marriages between whites and freed people, and
requiring the Legislature to prohibit such mar
riages under severe penalties. The extreme
Radicals strongly opposed It. A colored dele
gate said II was contrary to the civil rights bill.
The ordinance was tabled until tomorrow.
An ordinance was passed declaring valid all
official acts Of public officers in this state under
military authority during the existence of the
present provisional government as II the same
had been done In due course Of law.
A bureau OF emigration has been established
| by the convention.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
NOR SALE CHEAP

sIYeERs SEWING aACmiSEAGEYcY,
no9tlt No. 81 Ninth street.
E0R SALE, "A LEASE OF A LARGE Farm, with
L stock and Farming Implements, near Mount Yer
non, on the river, for sale at bargain. For further
PARTICULAR apply at 3b Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ington, z. oc3-tf
I OTIS LOTS u LOTS ill-SECURE A LOT WHILE
- YOU CAN ON LIBERAL TERMSt-Twenty i've
dollars cash and 80 paid monthly will buy n lot in
one Of the best localities In the northern part Of tho
at once and secure one ,at
no9-st Cor. Fifteenth II and New York Az.
The national Republican., 1867-11-30

DUTTER, &c.
2kegs New York Butter.
% kegs Pennsylvania Butter.
English Dairy, Goshen, Pine Apple and Sap sago
Cheese.
Just received and for sale by .
BRYAN BROS,
no29-9tf 80 Pennsylvania avenue.
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Wants.

WANTED-A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL HOUSE
W work. 4 German preferred References re-
quired. Apply vt ~ Maryland avenue. no2s
WvANTED-A COLORED WOMAN TO COOK,
w WASH aud IRON. Must come well recon-
mcnded. Apply at lO2 q street south. noS
WANTED-TwO FIRST CLASS BOOT MAKERS.
w None but the best Of wOrkmen need apply.
J. GEORGES,
No. az Pennsylvania avenue,
nO4G bet. 2lst aud I'd street, north side
NrASTED-NEW AND CAST-OFF CLOTHING
w OLD GOLD AND SILVER, ,or any other article
Of value at the old bished Meroha Paw
store Of X. FULTON 4 Co. OF Ninth street, $ doors
north Of Pennsylvania avenue. lde9l-tf
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Lost and Found.

EsTRAY. ONE STRAY STEER CAME IN MY
IL enclosure at Drovers Rest on the eth OF NOyeIn
Der The owner is requested to call Tor the same,
pay Chargos and take him away. c. ADAMS
GSn REWARD. LOST. ON THE AFTERNOON
t,lO Of the 9Th instant, at the corner Of Seventh
and streets, a small BLACK and TAN TERRIER,
lock Answers to the name OF "Cherry" " The above
reward will be paid on the return Of the dog at No.
2B Vermont avenue, corner Of street IL
The national Republican., 1867-11-30
Groceries.

SUGAR.CuRED HAMS,
> MfDDL1NG,
BEEF TONGUE,
LEAF LARD, In tins.
BRYAN BROS,
ns2S-3tf so Penusylyania avenue.
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eEoRaETOwN NEWS.

List OF letters remaining In the Post oflcc,
Georgetown, u. o., November 20, 1867
IADIrs, IIsT.
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New Advertisements.

T OsT-sJ-BY A LADY WHO WENT To THE
ing from BoGAN& wYLIB, No so seventh street,
between aud L. nO30-3t
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-19
gEMPHIS APPEAL
nErNnNEss.


Hnmao ways are hedged with doubttne' hn-
r1an hores are Built on sand, A.
T9sonro men stride on stilts OF WISDOM NHos
il they understand
I5fee Men Hves in utter darkness ever crop
wbaf SEEMS daT when far before Us turns al
touch 70 rayiess hight
strainma IN the pilfh OF action, thousands
eiimb Ire highth OF fame,
Findfur on the nafroW summit lesser JOY than
whence they came
Love ? Men AI before an idol, grasp a spark
f,ai glovs today
CLOVIS aud burns and dies forever, leaving
ashes burned ia clay.
OF, If hnalns sarnet passion, warm and stead
Raise II hssfer shan their souls. and lose It ere
is froit be won.
Death Amystery ~unfathomed- know
Thaf ali creatures which inhabit Gods great
world must come to this
BE alone who makes and taketh knows ths
endless good unseen
In our coming and our going. and the life that
lies etween.
Life. and Love, and Death are natures; far be
vond their cycle lies
Heavens gseat ultima, concealed from human
Thoughts and hamsn eyes
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Gen. scoGela sSunne Comrnand-Ordei
81 nee

RICHMOND, March 18.-Gen. Scofeld
to-day issued an order assuming com.
mand Of Virginia. He says that all Off
GERS under the existing provisional gov
ernment will continue to perform the
duties Of their respective Offices accord
ing TO law, unless otherwise directed, in
individual eases until their successors
shall be elected under act OF congress.
He says il IS desirable that the military
power shall be exercised only so far as il
Is necessary to accomplish the objects
for which it was conferred, and appeals
10 the people. especially civil officers, TO
render q necessity for its exercise as light
as possible, bv a strict obedience TO the
laws, and an impartial administration OF
Justice to sll classes.