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e. SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE /. 1867.

its Authority By arms would, If it suo-
ceeded, convert the Republic into q
colossal despetism. The very day that
the war ended the Republic should have
welcomed all its children to the protec-
ton Of its flag. All hostile legislation
should have been abandoned. A gener
ous oblivion Of the past should have been
accorded The world should have seen
US reunited under the new conditions Of
society, entering upon great career Of
national prosperity and glory. This mo-
BILE policy has been too long delayed.
To administer the Government upon the
theory of cresentments is to perpetuate
our troubles. to impair our national
strength, and te transmit TO posterity the
animosities which to-day estrange us.
Pardon this expression of my viows.
/ love the Union. i desire to see it in its
full majesty and strength. This great
country is your country, gentlemen, and
it is my country. Rent with feuds, ILL
governed, threatened with new disasters,
it is still our country, and we must
neither abandon it nor despair of it. Let
us strive to restore its tranquility, its
prosperity, and its glory. ei
knew Mr. Clay well. served with
him in Congress at critical period l
saw his anxiety. l comprehended his
patriotism. l contributed what | could to
the success Of its measures They tri-
umphed. May the spirit which inspired
him guide the legislation of Congress
and restore to us the harmony that he
ever sought to promote. ~ - 4"
Very respectfully your ob't sev't,
HENRY w. HILLARD.
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HENRY CLAY.
dwelling His Statue at louisville

To be present at the unveiling Of the
statue Of Henry Clay at Louisville, many
distinguished men were invited. The
following we find among the responses:
FROM Ex.PREsIDENT PIERCE.
..sI ru 1y CONCORD. N. H.. May 20. 1867. y
Hon Philip Tomppert. Mayer, and others:
GENTLEMEN: / am honored by your
note inviting me to be present, as guest
of the city of Louisville, at the inaugu-
ration Of the statue of Henry Clay, on
the Both inst. ! respond heartily to every.
sentiment you express with regard to the
orator, statesman and patriot, whose
services, during a long, peculiarly event.
full and most useful life, found their
source and unrivaled power in his pro-
found appreciation of fraternal union, as
involving the advancement and happi.
ness of the people of our whole country.
, He, indeed, knew no North, no South,
no East, no West His sacred main,
tenance of the common bond was only
equaled by his true devotion to the com
mon brotherhood. His great heart
embraced every degree of latitude and
longitude within the circuit of our wide
donan. How deplorably have we felt
the loss of the forecast, the courage, and
the noble spirit of concession and com
promise, each so conspicuous in the
various positions which he occupied and
adorned. Most signally did these char
acteristics illustrate his career, from
1871, when, on the first day Of his ap
pearance as member Of the United
States House Of Representatives, he was
chosen its presiding officer, until the
memorable struggle of l850-5l, upon the
compromise measures, when his genius
and eloquence came to his country's
help, with vigor and brilliancy which
even he had never surpassed.
Louisville will be sacred ground that
day Sons and grsndsons Of the fathers,
who by their valor achieved independ-
ence, and by their wisdom founded the
republic, representing every State, old
and new, will, confidently trust, stand
together around that statue,to be inspired
by fresh emotions of mutual love, re-
newed respect for each others rights,
and frmer, closer clinging to the Con-
which has been and is the sole
basis Of well grounded hope; the only
rock Of safety.
1t is hard to control the desire l feel to
be with them, but it will not be in my
power.
With thanks for your kind courtesy,
am, gentlemen, with high consideration,
your friend and servant,
llHH +6 FRANKLIN PIERCE.
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THE PRESIDENTS HOME.
The village Of ofeonville, Tenn.
Correspondence N. Y. world.l

Correspondence N. Y. World.l
GREEHylLLE, Tenn, May 5.-Beauti-
fully situated in valley formed by the
Allegheny and Chinch mountains, aside
from the historical interest that attaches
to this village, it presents one of the
grandest and most picturesque views Of
mountain scenery to be found in this
State. Belonging to the oarboniferous
period the whole country is underlaid
with an immense deposit of Limestone
the coal beds being a few miles distant
from the town to the east and west The
soil being eminently fertile, produces
abundantly the finest wheat and corn to
the tops at the mountain hills, while i'm
mense oaks compose the forest. The
water is almost saturated with lime,
causing diseases Of the bowels to prevail
during the heated months, otherwise the
country is one of remarkable health.
Located at an elevation of nearly two
thousand feet above the level of the sea,
il possesses, all the advantages Of q
Southern climate with Northern at
mosphere, giving the people the benefit
of a Southern and Northern climate
combined. The hale and hearty condi-
ton Of the inhabitants is perhaps one Of
the first things to strike the eye Of q
stranger
As the home of Andrew Johnson, this
village has attracted the attention of q
goodly number of the American people.
The building where, many years ago, he
began his career in life as tailor, still
stands, the object of curiosity and inter-
est of all who visit the place 1t is
small one story frame house, so humble
in appearance that it will scarcely com
pete in beauty. of design or order of con-
struction with the lowliest cabin around.
1t is situated on the bank of a beautiful
stream which would afford considerable
motive power, and is now occupied by
the former slaves of the President, to
whom he gave it. His dwelling situated
on the main street is one of the largest
brick residences in. the city, and is at
present occupied by the Sheriff of the
county. Its condition is much neglected
and dilapidated. 1t was here also that
the famous and daring John Morgan was
killed in 1863. i.t cT
Unlike their neighbors Of Virginia, the
people Of this region are the most unso-
ciable that have come under my observa-
ton; and, although this is true with re-
gard to themselves, their treatment of
strangers is most courteous and hospita-
bic. rg. s4a r.I-,..,.,,.
A company of Brownlow's black min.
ions is stationed here. The reports that
the people are continuing the system of
hashwhackiug Instituted during the war
is wholly without foundation on the
contrary they are peaceably disposed and
submit with patience to the despotic rule
held over them by the Nashville govern
ment. A fond hope is, however, cher
ished that the result of the August cleo
ton viii greatly relieve them from their
present embarrassm ent. PHTLoR.
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ASSETS. LILLY ]. lsss.
LIABILITIES.
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4
THE total an.uat covered by the Atna Poll.

VNHE total amount covered by the Etna Peli-
i cies on property destroyed or damaged il
$2O6.84. on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 800 900, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum Is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. a figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or proportion equal TO IS 900 loss for COM
pAny Of $4,000 assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value of
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
lustrated by this FIRE. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population Of 35I0O0-was handsomely built,
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protecte
and screened with upward Of 900 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with a steam fire department-yet il has $l0,-
OOO,OOO Of property consumed in few hours
upon a holiday when its people are least oc:u-
pied-from the very insignificant cause of
contemplate 6recraeker.
Remember the trifing origin Of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings ot
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Atna Agent call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate Of premium for
q good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your Insurance with shrewd judgment.
+ Applications for insurance promptly attended
TO by II. A. LITTLETON Il CO., AK'ts
1896 r No. q Madison street.
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FROM HON. R. C. WINTHROP.

BosToN, MASS, May %, 1867.
Hon. Philip Tomppert, Mayor, and others:
GENTLEMEN: l have already had oeca-
sion to express, to more than one of your
fellowcitizens, the sincere regret i feel
at finding myself unable to be present at
the unvailing of the statue of Henry
Clay. His services to the Union can
never be the subject of too grateful re-
membrance, and most gladly would |
have made journey to Louisville to
unite with you in doing honor to his
memory, but it is out Of my power, and
can only, offer my hearty acknowledge
ments to the city over which you preside
for including me so kindly among the
invited guests Of the occasion.
have the honor to be, very respect
fully, your obliged and obedient servant,
II. c. WINTHROP
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Last Words Of Eminent Men.

All eminent men have their "last
words" just before giving their mortal
coil the shake, and these words are often
quoted and preserved. Some of them
appear to make a study of rendering
their closing remarks as effective as pos
sible; if they didn't, they wouldn't be
eminent men. No common man ever
thinks it worth while TO say anything
smart, Just because he is going to die /;
if he does, he is sure to make a failure
Of it. What q world of granduer in the
final exclamation of Bonaparte-" Head
ofthe Army and what prophetic mean
ing was embodied in Webster's " / still
livel" .r.l.a-r.r.r.
All eminent men have to die some
time, which, in many cases, isn't alto
gether public calamity, and the emf
nent men with whom the present day is
so lavishly endowed must naturally pass
away. They will Of course be little
anxious about their last words-be con-
cerned, as it we're, to state about the
right thing as they depart, and in the
hurry Of going this might not readily
present itself Il has occurred to us
that we might be doing our eminent men
service by suggesting some last
words,p which they can adopt if they
choose to do so. We don't charge any
thing for them.
Andy Johnson-"Ohl Moses"
JEFF, Davis-"I only ask to be let
alone." -rtb-r,U ...a
Morrissey-" Throw up the sponge"
Ben. Butler" Bottled up again.
Gen. Grant--''I have fought it out y
Banks-"Let EN- slide.
Forrest-"You have sent for me-snd
! have come
]. n. Free-'I assume the pressure"
Prentice" Prentice's las" "
Forney-" Dead, for a due "-(dies).
Seward" 1t viii be over in sixty
days
Greeley-"H. G."
Vallandigham-"A Asa Asal"
{ Baruum-" What is it2nIfN
Ashley" Impeaehl 1mpeaeh
Garret Davis-,"I l stick By the Ken
tucky Resolutions Of 81
James Gordon Bennett-When asked
if he wants 10 20 to heaven, replies, mot
unless they advertise in the Herald"
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which fed them is reduced TO ashes. II
seems reasonable now to expect har-
mony of sentiment and feelings Of ma
tionlity among ourselves as intense as
those of France, Germany, or Of Russia.
That unity will be guaranty not merely
Of safety but Of greatness to the republic.
We can indulge belief that 80.
!. Our nation with united interest blost. "a 4.
Not now content to poiso, shall sway the rest" ="
If this cheerful expectation shall be
realized, the qualities for which Mr.. Clay
was distinguished in his day will, in that
of our successors, become common and
familiar virtues OF the whole American
people. am, gentlemen, your obedient
servant. WILLIAM Fl. SEWARD.
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PROM SECRETARY SEWARD.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHINGrON, May 10. 1867

MAshlNorONt may lut lcot.l
Hon. Philip Tomppcrt, Mayor. and others:
GENTLEMEN: | have the honor to ac-
knowledge the invitation of the city Of
louisville 10 be its guest on the occasion
Of the unveiling Of the statue Of Henry
Clay, on the Both instant / regret ex-
ceedingly that business engagements
prevent my acceptance Of this hattering
courtesy.
You speak Of the illustriouI statesman
Of Kentucky as distinguished by the
characteristics that he knew no North,
no South, no East, no West that his
great soul could net be hemmed in by
lines Of latitude or Of longitude; that he
Was ever ready to merge al sectional
feelings in bis love for the welfare Of the
Union, and that he preferred being right
to being President You ask, May Il
not be hoped that the spirit which in
spired him viii yet live 2 The eulogy
is Just, and the question is pertinent IL
was his hard fortune 10 contend with
popular passions, which, during a long
period, became Intensified and sectional,
and finally eliminated, soon after his
death, in fearful civil war In snch
time. il was indeed q rare distinction 70
knew ''no North, 10 South, no East no
West," and 20 prefer being rightto being
President l rn
The evil which provoked those pas
siOns has nov been removed The fael
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Lilly's Solilouuy,

OH the bonnets Of my girlhood-the
kind wore to school. | really thought
them pretty then-I must have been
fool. And yet used to think myself on
hats a jaunty miss; perhaps / was as
fashion went, but what was that to this !!
Oh the lovely little buckwheat cake,
the charming little mat it makes my
head so very level and so very, very fat.
Oh isn't it circumstance oh amt
it nedgnifqne-so earnest, so progress
sive-like a life time in week When
| wore it out in Canada, they cried
lebuncum SGD When | came into the
opera, folks shouted aloud hurrah |"
When other damsels saw it, they shrunk
with envy's pain; tis Bismarck among
bonnets; gdnE Gnsgeieichnet schden Oh,
a sister 8 love is charming, as everybody
knows, and handsome cousins love is
nice Chat is, l should suppose) and the
love of true lover is love that cannot
pall-but the loye for new bonnet is the
dearest love of all
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FROM Ex-PREsIDEET FILLMORE.
BuFPALo. N. Y May 10. 1856
DUI AI1V' " It % w " 10f E'7'
Hon. Philip Tomppert, Mayor, and others

Hon. Philip Tomppert, Mayor, and Others:
GENTLEMEN l am honored by the
receipt Of your invitation to be present
as the guest of the city of Louisville, at
the Inauguration of the statue of Henry
Clay, on the Both inst, and can assure
you that nothing could give me greater
pleasure than to give you an uneondi-
tional acceptance, but j regret to say
that l am somewhat indisposed, and a
case of ofcholera has just been reported in
this city, and therefore, while / hope to
be able to go, / must reserve positive
promise to future day. asA ll
| am, truly, yours,
MuLARD FILLMORE.
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FROM GEN. noRERr =. LEE.

LEXINGTON. Va, May 10, 1867
Hon. Philip Tomppert. Mayor, and others:
GENTLEMEN Your invitation to be
present at the unveiling of the statue of
Henry Clay, in the court house, at Lou
isville, on the Both instant, has been re-
ceived, and it would give me great
pleasure to join in the deserved tribute
sf respect to the memory OF Kentucky's
great statesman. did not professional
duties peremptorily forbid.
| am, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
r. u. LEE,
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Attnchnent Suit.

Before p. n. Heiarieh, .I.P.s A. j. While d
20. %. Daniel y. Lindsay.
1T APPEARING. BY AFFIDAVIT IN
this cause, tnat the defendant, Daniel Is.
Lindsay, is on-resident Of the state OF Ten
ntssee, il Is therefore ordered that the said de-
fendant make his appearance at my oiice in
the city Of Memphis, Shelby county, Iennes-
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1rRSEssai oaRs7.sa HEINRICH, ,J.P.
IN THE CHANcERY COURT OF. MEM
phi., Tenn The First National Bsa1k, d
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Is a resident Of the State Of New York. and a
nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee, IL is
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cate our domestic with angry foreign
questions as to postpone any settlement
for dozen yearsf
We regard this question Of impeach-
ment as being in fact the decision Of the
question whether the Republican party
shall succeed in the next Presidential
election. There is very little chance OF
its doing so unless 1t removes Johnson
out Of its path. Give him another two
years, and It will be almost miracle if
ever he or his State Secretary are witless
enough to allow themselves to be de-
feated. What their success means every
one knows. WENDELL PHILLIPs.