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[Cor respondenee of the Richmond Dispatch. ]

WASHINGTON, February =, 1867.
It can no longer be doubted that the President
has determined upon q change, or rather u modi-
fcaton of his policy, but far as the entire de-
tails of the new dispensation are concerned,
there is little knowledge. 1t is the intention OF
President johnson to make his views known up
OH the meeting of the next Congress. They will
been very little speculation iadulged upon the
new course; and so quietly have all the deiibcra-
tons thereon been conducted, that no one, cx-
cepting the various gentlemen of prominence
with whom the President has been in cOnsulta-
ton for several days past, pretends to know any
thing of the matter. Among these who have
been in confidential intercourse at the White
House within the past week or ten days are seye-
raj prominent gentlemen from the South and 1t
is understood that they all coincide with the
President in his new views. One of them,
statesman of note, who has been in Washington
for some time, remarked very recently that it
would not be long before there would be impOr-
tant developments, and it is fair to presume that
the subject of these future disclosures, although
it may now be in its incipicncy, will be fully ma
tured by the fourth of next March, when the For
ticth Congress assemblies. Several Republican
members of Consr css have been in attendance at
the White House lately, but it does not seem
likely that they would endorse any new plan OF
restoration when it becomes evident that south
ern men who were prominent Confederate ofli-
ed. But of course there can be no definite opinion
expressed until more is known of this final EI-
ecutive plan of adjustment of difficulties. 1t
is said that the minority in Congress has been
consulted, and give it their approval and, more
over, that it is destined to do away with the ne
cessity of the proposed National Democratic
Convention.
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AN ELEPHANTS REvENGE.-A man NAM
ed Williams, groom at the circus of Messrs.
Bell and Myers, at present performing in
England, received serious, if not fatal injur-
les recently, from an elephant connected with
the establishment. Williams, in the dis
charge of his duty, went to the stables after
the evening performance to attend to the
horses. While giving water to the horse
placed next the elephant, the latter, wishing
to drink, reached out his trunk, which Viii
liams struck violent blow, refusing the an
imal any water. He then, to show to a COM
panion-a soldier of the 69th Regiment
his mastery of the elephant, command ed the
animal to perform some of his usual tricks.
This was done until the patience of the do
cile animal being exhausted at the unreason-
able demands of Williams, he threw his
trunk around him, and pressed him against
the stable wall with such force that when
the unfortunate man fell to the ground and
was picked up he was half dead and bleed
ing profusely. He was conveyed at once to
the General Hospital, where he was attend
ed to but it was feared that the internal
injuries he had received may terminate ia
tally.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

The bill to protect landlords from insolv-
ent debtors was then taken up. The ques-
ton recurring on the motion of Mr.. Cash to
strike out the fourth section of the substi-
tute, the original bill was put upon its third
reading, on motion, and the yeas and nays
demanded upon the question of adopting
the substitute offered by Mr.. Virgins.
The substitute was not adopted, and the
bill passed.
The resolution in relation to common
schools, was, on motion of Mr.. Hall, placed
upon the calendar, its further consideration
being postponed.
Mr. Moore moved to amend the original
bill by requiring the rent to be collected by
attachment, when such rent is stipulated to
be paid in money, which was adopted.
Mr. Jones offered a substitute for the orig
inal BILL which was not adopted.
Mr.. Jones moved to amend the original
bill by inserting an additional section, Civ
ing the landlord a lieu on the property of
the tenant.
Ruled out by order of the chair.
The original bill was then put upon its
third reading and passed by vote of ayes
80, nays 10.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill making provision for the payment
of State bonds now due, and the interest of
the State debt, was taken up.
Pending the discussion, the Senate adj
journed.
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Legislature Of North Carolina.
SENATE.

tsgs TUESDAY, Feb. 81
I A bill to authorize the issue of new bonds
to the N. c. r. r. Co., was taken up and
read. - 81 &
Mr.. Cowles, bill to authorize the Presi-
dent of the W. N. G. R. r. Co., to borrow
money on the faith and credit of the State.
Referred.
A bill to incorporate the northwestern R.
| r. Co., was read and referred.
A resolution in favor Of VIM. Gordon, a
lunatic, was taken up and passed.
THE STAY LAW.
was taken up and, amended on motion of
Mr.. Leach.
| Mr. Moore offered substitute.
Mr.. Leach moved to refer the bills to q
special committee of both Houses.
Mr.. Jones of Wake opposed the reference,
for he feared delay would be ruinous to his
people, unless the committee were required
to report Immediately.
There being general opinion expressed by
the Senators in favor of early action,
The motion to recommit was withdrawn.
Mr.. Jones renewed the motion, requiring
the committee to report by Thursday, it be-
| ing the committee raised on the question of
reforming the Judiciary system. Carried
yeas, 26; nays, Is.
The Senate then adjourned.
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SOuth-CarOlina

THE TROUBLES ON THE CHEvEs PLANTATION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. From u private letter
to prominent official in this city, from source
entitled to full credence, it there is another
side to the Cheves Plantation outrages in South
Carolina than that presented by the Associated
Press report. The following is taken from the
letter above referred to:
The trouble on the Savannah River was easily
settled by Gen Scott, the Commissioner of Freed
men. Some officer sent squad of soldiers to a
plantation under charge OF an cN-Rcbel officer,
and the negroes, who had more sense than the
ing killed by United States soldiers under Reb-
cl officer Day before yesterday young fellow
rode up and down king-st., Charleston, an hour
or two in full Confederate uniform, coat, trows-
ers, cap, and all, with at least four dozen brass
buttons on his person. Two colored orderlies
from Gen. Scott's headquarters were beaten in
one day while carrying orders down town. They
now carry their musketS wherever they GO
Both the ASSISTANTS have been arrested by the
Commissioner of Freedmen.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9th

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9th.
A bill to amend chap. 49, sec. 81, Rev
Code, introduced by MIR. Ashworth, was re-
ported favorably by Mr.. Dargan from the ju-
dietary committee, the rules suspended and
passed its several readings.
Mr.. Richardson from judiciary committee
reported unfavorably to bill to alter tenure OF
| office of sheriff.
| The bill to incorporate the N. C. Land
ton Col ms, were reported favorably; also
bill to incorporate the town of Rocky
Mount
The rules were suspended and the latter
bill passed its several readings.
The bill to repeal the ordinance of Con-
vention altering the time of holding County
Courts of Stanly was read and the rules sus-
pended on motion of Mr.. Moreton.
Mr. McNair opposed the passage of the
bill; Messrs. Dargan and Moreton favored.
Mr.. Long made statement of facts, in re-
ference to the ordinance of the Convention
he expressed no decided preference in favor
of either bill, but desired the Legislature to
judge for itself.
The bill passed its several readings.
The bill to change the County site of Hay
wood was favorably reported from the COM
mittee.
Mi. waugh from committee reported res
olution appropriating $4,000 as contingent
fund to pay freight on any supplies forwarded
into the State tor benevolent purposes
The rules were suspended and resolution
passed its second reading.
Mr.. Henry moved to reduce the sum to
$4,000. Lost.
Mr.. Logan an amendment providing for
equal distribution of supplies to each Coun-
ty, in proportion to population. Lost.
Mr.. Blair moved to insert $1,000 in lieu of
$4,000. Lost.
Mr.. Logan an amendment requiring the
Clerk of each County to return to the Gov.
ernor as soon as possible the number of des-
titute in his County. Lost.
The resolution then passed.
Mr.. Crawford of Macon resolution that
the General Assembly adjourn sine die, Mon
day 18th inst. Adopted.
Mr.. Russ. bills to amend the chartered N.
G. NJ. L. ms. Co., and to amend charter of N.
G. M.F. Co.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9Th, 1867.
Prayer by Rev. ]. NJ. Atkinson.
Mr. Waugh resolution to empower the
Governor to pay freight on supplies sent by
benevolent societies into the State. Refer
red to committee Oh donations.
Mr.. Boyd resolution in favor of w. F.
Patterson, of Aalamance. Referred.
Mr.. Cowan bill to incorporate the Will
mington Institute; and bill to incorpor-
ate the Loan and Trust Company of Ra-
leigh, N. G. Referred.
Mr.. Aubrey bill allowing debtors to pay
their old debts in the currency in which it
was contracted. Made special order for
Thursday 12 o'clock.
Mr.. Holderby an act extending the juris-
dIction of justices of the peace. Referred.
Mr.. Mckay bill to amend sec. 16, chap.
62nd, Rev. Code Referred
Mr.. Mckay an act to amend the act in re-
lation to persons of color or ofmixed blood
Referred.
Mr.. PEBBLES bill to change the tenure of
the Office of Sheriff. Referred
A bill to change the rate of usury. Re
ferred.
MIR. Russ memorial from the Mayor and
Commissioners of the City of Raleigh. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Williams, of Martin, desired to know
when the Committee on federal relations
would report his resolutions on Jefferson Da-
Wis. He was ruled out of order
THE REVENUE BILL,
On its third reading was then taken up.
Sundry immaterial amendments were
adopted, and pending further consideration,
the House adjourned.
[CoKREcT1oN.-The report of the Attor-
ney General read yesterday was in relation
to an investigation made by him into the af-
fairs of the Cape Fear Navigation Company,
from Fayetteville to Wilmington, under a
perpetual charter; and not upon the affairs
of the Cape Fear and Deep Rirer Nav. Co.
The Attorney Generals report was favorable
to the Company.l
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The Truth of the Matter.

We make the following extract from let
ter just received by gentleman in this City,
from leading and distinguished member of
Congress, dated Washington, January 31st,
1867:
st is very hard to tell at what tipae, or in
what manner the political status of the late
rebellious States will be determined. Had
the Southern States adopted the Constitu-
tional amendment, 1 am very sure loyal rep
resentatives would have been admitted to
Congress, as in the case of Tennessee. But
the rejection of the amendment places these
States much further from the door of adj
mission than before. l should not be sur
prised if a total abolition of their present
State governments, and substitution of
military governments, should be the result.
And really this is my judgment of the mat
ter, as it now looks"
The indications are that the above pol
icy is certain. Let our Union friends and
the people generally govern themselves &C
cordingly. In some mode or other, and
in due time, these States will be placed by
Congress on loyal basis. Let Union men
rejoice, and let the enemies of the Union
"stand from under.". The present rotten, Sc
cession edifce will certainly fall.
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PITT CoUNTY.-We have heard report
which we believe to be true, that some of the
people of Pitt County, a few days since,
hampered the Sheriff, compelled him to pro-
duce all his writs returnable to Court and
his executions, and committed writs and ex-
ecutions to the flames. We learn there are
2,2OO writs in the hands of the Sheriff of Pitt
The present Legislature of g the district
formerly comprising the State of North
Carolina" had better remain here in perpet-
ual session, and barracade themselves in the
Capitol, than return to the people without
giving them some temporary relief from the
ruinous pressure of writs and executions now
upon them. Honest debts must be paid, but
this is no time to sell people out Of house and
homs for debt. IT Nuar Sor BIB DONE
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Opinions.

By PEARSON, c. j. In State vs. johnson, from
Caswcl, no error. In Mcneil, pa1fe in equi-
ty, from Cumberland, no error III the order APP
pcalcd from. In Miller Miller in equity, from
Bladen, demurrer sustained and bill dismissed.
In Ward V. Shepherd, from Cumberland, direct
ing an account, &c.
BY BATTLE, J. In Hill VS.. Bell, from Carteret,
judgment affirmed. In Crawford V. Bank of Viii
mington, from Wayne, order reversed. In State
We. Sawls, from Columbus, rsnire de moro. In
Thompson VS.. McNair, i'll equity, from Robson,
affirming the order dissolving the injunction.
By READE, j. In State We. Grisson, from Samp
son, no error. In Simpson VS.. Sutton, from
Hartford, error. In Co.n VS.. Chapman, in
equity, from Craven. In Colson VS.. Martin, i'll
equity, from Arson.
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FIVE OF BRIGHAM YOUNG'S
WIVES. - -

Mary Angel Young is the first llr
ing and legal wife of the prophet. .saSh'
isa native of New York, and is . fin'
-. looking and intelligent woman. She i:
large, portly and digniied. Her hal
is we'll sprinkIed with the frosts ofage
her clear hazel eyes and melancholy
,ceuntenanee indicate soul where sor
row reigns supreme She has beer
much attached to her husband and his
-infdelity has made deep inroads upon
her mind. Her deep-seated melancholy
often produces flights of insanity, which
increase with her declining years.
Lucy Decker Seeley is the first wife
in" plurality" or the second " woman.
Lucy Decker was married to Isaac
e-Seeley, and had two children. She at
terward became Mormon and went to
Nauyoo to reside Her husband, See
LEY, was somewhat dissipated, but treat
led her WE'LL She, however, saw broth
er Brigham, and loved him. He visit
ed her, told her that Seeley could never
give her an exaltation" in the eternal
world; that he, being "high in the
priesthood, could make her queen in
-- the first resurrection. ....
D.. She yielded to these inducements
and the promptings of her inclinations,
left her husband, and was "sealed" to
: Brigham Young.
49,, Lucy Decker has brown hair, dark
eyes, small features, fair skin and
short of stature, but quite enabonpOint.
,vaShe would strongly remind you of a
New England housewife, fat, fair and
forty" In common with nearly all the
inmates Of the harem, she is of very or
: binary intellect and limited education.
Clara Decker, sister of Lucy Decker,
, is short, thick-set person, very much
like Lucy in appearance. She is much
. more intelligent and agreeable than her
sister, and in every way her superior.
- She is also quite tavorite with the
= Prophet; has three children, and is
much attached to her husband"
.-a Harriet Cook was early the plurality,
having been sealed to Bri CHAM at
''" Winter Quarters" on the Missouri
River, while the Mormons were on their
p way to Utah. This was five years be-
fore polygamy was publicly proclaim
ed in Utah as divine institution
Harriet is very tall, has light hair, blue
eyes, fair complexion and sharp nose.
She is rather slender, but has much
power ofendurance and look of deter
animation.
81 saw the Presidents last wife at
the tabernacle. The lady's name ere
marriage was Maria Folsom. Her for
mer residence was at Council Bluffs,
Iowa. She is an imperious-looking
young beauty, of the German rather
than the Roman order and is very i'm
perious and jealous. Like all passion
ate and jealous women, she is noble
hearted. Miss Folsom is Brigham's
last wife and pet.
"Two of the Presidents daughters
play at the theater, and are great favor
ties with the Gentle portion of the
community. One is married, Mrs.
Clawson; and the other, Miss Jane, is
single, but is being waited on by dis
tinguished editor.''
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Congressional,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Senate. pro,
ident communicated message relative to
| the appointment of persons rejected br tbo
Senate. Ordered to be printed and laid on
the table VI
a petition was received from Adams T.,
press Company asking for reissue Of tIo
legal-tenders burned in their hands.
The letter that led to the Motley corrao
pondence was demanded.
The bankrupt bill was resumed, and tbs
$4,000 homestead exemption was rejected
after elaborate discussion
The death of Hon. Phillip johnson. If
Pennsylvania, was announced, and after the
usual ceremonies the Senate adjourned.
House-The tenure office bill was tsL.n
up, and the amendment to include Cabinet
officers was adopted, SO to Ga, and the bin
passed--111 to 50.
The bill paying the Kentucky militia call
ed to protect Cumberland Gap was passed.
The House adjourned out of respect to tho
memory of Hon. Phillip Johnson.
WASHINGTON, Feb. T.
Senate-The Military committee was dis
charged from the further consideration of
the military and postal road hence to New
York.
The House resolution paying the Kentekv
militia was concurred in, and goes to the
President.
The Secretary of War was called on for
the correspondence of Burnside's commission
paying loyal Tennesseans.
The judiciary committee reported bill
utat the act authe rizing the payment for
stores taken by duartermasters shall not he
construed to include claims originating in
States declared to be instruction, by the
proclamation of July 1st, 1862, except to
loyal citizens of West Virginia and Tennes-
see.
Mr.. Williams introduced a bin placing
the Southern States under the military off,
GERS of the regular army, not under the rank
of Brfgadier General, who shall maintain or
der and establish military tribunals. The
United States Courts may issue ha0eas cor
pus when the petition is endorsed by a COM
missioned officer that the petitioner is, in his
opinion, wrongfully held. Sentences atfert-
ing life shall not be enforced until approved
by the General commanding the District
Referred to the Reconstruction committee
House-A bill forbidding Secretary Nc
Cullough, to sell gold was referred to the
Banking and Currency committee.
Mr. Maynard introduced bin for the re-
lief of loyal citizens in the States lately in
rebellion. Referred to the Judiciary COM
mittee.
A joint resolution to establish Civil Gov
eminent in and providing for the resump-
ton of the former relations of the unrepresen-
ted States, was referred to the Reconstruct
ion committee.
Mr.. Ashley stated that the bill was drawn
up by the Southern republican association.
Mr. j. NJ. Ashley introduced bill guar
republican governments to the
lately rebeiieus States. Referred to the Re
committee.
Mr. Ashley stated that the bill was drawn
up by the Southern republican association.
Mr.. Kelso's impeachment resolution re-
ferred to the Judiciary committee.
A resolution instrueting the naval commit
tee to enquire into the expectancy of remov-
ing the naval school from Annapolis where
pupils are exposed to disloyal influences, to
a loyal State, was passed by vote of 1OS
to 50.
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GeOr1ia.
PERSECUTION OF A LOYAL EDITOR.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb 1.-The case of The State
of Georgia as John E. Hayes, editor and pro-
prietor of The Savannah Republican, indicted for
libeling Solomon Cohen, Congressman elect, by
charging that lie was dcfaulter as Postmaster to
the United States Government, was decided to-
day by verdict of guilty. The Solieitor-G Gene
raj and Messrs. Harden and Levy were the coun-
ted States District Attorney, and Messrs. Hart
ridge, Chrisholm q Stone for the defense. The
case excited great public attention from the po-
litical issues involved, the prominence of the
cused. verdict is considered as adversely af
fecting the rights of all Northern or Union men
in this community.
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON FtU. !:
The Grand Jury has regularly indicted John
H. Surratt for murder.
Gen. Howard has issued circular stating that
government from supporting the INDECENT and
to enable those in exit enc want 10 reach places
of employment. Hereafter no orders for trans
portation will be issued except from his ofice
And the application must clearly set forth the
circumstances, certified by the Assistant Com
missioner in person.
The Star says Gov. Orr of South Carolina,
Sharkey, of Mississippi, and others have gone
quires as condition to suffrage the possession
of two hundred and fifty dollars and the aDlil'y
to real.
The Star adds The different Legislature now
in session have been telegraphed not to adjourn
till the matter is laid before them.
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Snow IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-Ale letter from
Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated January 49,
says:
1.-THE snow out here is twenty-five feet
deep. We are buried in snow; literally COW
cred up and frozen in. Up to the window
sills; up to the shoulder on each side OF tue
doorway; atop of fences over the gates;
and almost over head and ears lies the snow.
The shrubbery and smaller fruit trees have
disappeared, as under the sea. The roads
are impossible except where relays OF lrisn-
men are kept almost daily at work"
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For the Standard.
Public Meeting in Chatham County

Public Meeting in Chatham County.
According to previous notice. number OF
the citizens of Chatham and Alamance Coun.
ties met at Chatham Church on Cane Creek
the Goth of January, 1867, and organized by
appointing Nathaniel Newlin, Chairman
and J. S. Thompson, Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed the
following committee to draft resolutions for
the consideration of the meeting, to wit -
S. NJ Lindsey, Jesse johnson and Ira
Braxton.
The following preamble and resolutions
were read and adopted:
WHEREAS, A portion of the loyal people
of Chatham and Alamance have met to ex-
press their sentiments in relation to the con-
dition Of Nortll-Carolina, as a State out of
the Union Therefore,
Resolced, That we deplore the present po-
sition of our State, to which condition She
has been brought by the secessionists, and
we implore Congress to do something and
that speedily to relieve our condition and
restore us to the Union upon a loyal basis
Resolced, That we have lost all confidence
in obtaining relief from our deplorable con-
dition at the hands of our leading men, for
we believe that majority of them are more
disloyal now than during the war; and we
iare not willing to submit to the rule of those
Ewho have oppressed US for the last five years
! ResoIced, That we are not in favor of any
pan who voluntarily participated in the re-
bellion, having any hand in rebuilding the
government.
Resolced, That we heartily approve the
vii course and prudent proceedings of Con-
grcss, and cheertully submit to that body as
the tuling power of the nation, and that we
look\to Congress for hope of speedy relief.
ReSplued, That copy of these proceedings
be sent to w. w. Holden with a request to
publish, and send copy to Congress.
NATHANIEL NEWLIN, Ch'm'n.
T. s. THOMPSON. Sec'u'