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TEMFKRASCE HALL.-The building on F.
street. between 9th ana 10th, erected some wears
since, and used for time as a temperance hall
The Washington Temperance Society, which
was IN Incorporated during the last session of
congress, last evening concluded arrange
ments with Col. w. II. Philip, its present
be paid on the LIST of July Aext, and the re-.
manner IN January next. The Society pro-
pose. for the purpose of raising the amount
necessary, TO Issue - 0e0 shares At 81 b. III
enabling every temperance mar to be q share.
holder who wishes 10 become one.
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CITY ITEMS.
WHERE ignorance is bliss,

JOHN p BEoPHY. 3Ii + street, sells goods
At exceedingly low prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

The CONCERT. last night, at Odd Fellows
Hall, for the benefit Of the poor, was a decided
success, and the superb full grand ChickerIug
Sons Piano, kindly loaned by John +. Eli
lis, BOG Pennsylvania avenue, give general
satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

LACE PICTURES In great variety at Brophy'i
Bookstore, 3l4 street, near st. Patrick:
Church.
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WANTED TO RENT.-A small neat house by
Irresponsible man and his wife; 20 children
Please address Box ASH Post Office. stating
terms, &c.
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POCKET PIcKKp-Last night Mr.. n. Mar
Serob, the correspondent Of the constitstiosa
tnon In the eastern section of the city, was 70.
he'ed OF his pocket book. containing 952.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

POLICE REPoRTs-rne police arrested TWEEN.
Tnlne parties Yesterday for various offences
Inc lines amounted 70 S62 81. 80,
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MUSICAL. - Joseph hermanns, the great
49,. sd yertises Grand Concert 1t Mstzsrett
nal On Saturday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

SCHOOL Books cheap, at Brophy's, 3l4
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

STATIONERY OF all kinds very cheap at Bro.
phys, 3l4 L street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

Buy your clothing at Henuing's One Pric
Store, on the corner OF Seventh street an
Maryland avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

ALL the Magazines and Weekly papers al
Brophy's, 3l4 street.
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A SURE PILE CURB-Dr. 9ilberts Pile in
strument positively cures the worst cases of
piles. Sent by mail on receipt Of "a. Oircu-
lars free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted
everywhere Address J. b. Romano. Mana
ger, No. SIS Broadway, New York. g.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Wallis NV 0FkRA n0Usx.
E. 5. szsnSss
BsIIIIA.F ..oxrrlon
YOUNG. sEAgfIFvT.A AND Tainted
W. A H, ..,. $3.50 AND anna.
=, THIS HI Msd.::d.yl IyEEIEa, FEB. ~. 1857,
AA Sss47 3 sA Al rsihsaAr'
ADA, =. sSs y s.:: ..s Dances.
IHE wIss sIs syisH II rAsonos.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Pennsylvania avenue, near wilisrds' Hotel.
Last night but two. most positively. Of tho 60
..s'"'a'0 OF EDWIN yoRa.sr,
I" Ills eS.Sss..dS, ! Esrsa. Feb. a, lsa.
- gSs III SSSSksSSsHSS:; s SssEsr
secured cont: s1.fs
Dsor; open at o'clock; czrtsin rises si Tss
METZERoTT HALL.
SATURDAY EVENING, March ., 1857.
JOSEPH HIBMANNs'
GRAND oOHOlKT.
secured Seats, 80 Genus extray
TIE sale Of seats csmmsnoes on Wednesday,
fes 81 METzEROTT's Music Store.
FORREST HALL, Georgetown, DC.
DRAMAff FLO AssoGfA
Will give an enter tai nment at the above n AIMED
TUESDAY AND w Hst5 n EVENINGS.
THE DENoUscik.S s BsAHhsssY, THE BARON
Assisted by alAdy aWateur
Admission Is cents reserved seats. 30 cents
EANOY DRESSES AND COSTUMES.
,ASs!,'c tor r'''''' as g. F si f:.
BALLS, PARTIES, 60.
"a THE q
~ UBBAEITY ASSOCIATION m
GRAND BALL
ON MONDAY, MARCH 1857.
MARINPS ACADEMY,
street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Tickets, admitting Gent and Ladies, 81.
By order COMMITTEE. fesr
Good p,d to one and all ace srtend,
SECOND GRAND BALL n
Tn,s 800: &c. sss. x f..
IL postponed nnni rrppr.pvo q.
Tn. COMMITTEES p1edss tss@.afv.s in making
this the grandest lair Of the season. TIE Ball
Slo. Con-. Il.
are good for next Thursdsy.' fe21 ST.
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II Heu wAHI IhPssA.rHfR ,r ,u,.,,,,,
Gall ct the Dxtsqeiye Nsrereons Of
a'S. 1 ho ia s.1... 3 s no;
IL a.dlD bosWoea La. ev, and D 0srOet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27
MONEY! MONEY! MONEYill
h. PRINCES NIwLY ESTABLISHED LOAN
OFFICE,

Money loaned on every description OF salable
Merchandise, especially Watches, Dia- NON
nends and fne Jswelry. can assure ~
these who may favor With ther patron-O u
age that they will lot regret ha wing one So
N: b.-Private door and ONCE Persons not
ONCE bell. q "a ims
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MARRIED.

PIEHIss can be had in auy quantities 1t the
Star ON &c counter
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RY 0REEH D VILLA Me, Aucsfon>Srv
n No. s26, corner 7th and d streets

RY 0REEH q VILLA Ms, Auceio.>srv
- no. SAC, corner 7th and d streets.
TWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. rRosr-
ING ON . 81. NyRTH, BET TOGRra AND
IfTH SIS. WEST, at Pebble Auction
On II U kepAI the 2Stn Instant, ct s O'Clock D.
N, We shall sell. In front Of the premises, Lots
Nos; and q IN :nbdtytsion Of square No. sil,
Sssh g s1od hTSlDs front. and as.sa. rsnsies
inprovsd By good dwelling houses, v hicS maxi
these lots very desirable.
Terms: One quarter cash balance In and n
months secured By . deed Of trust on the prem
isss. Al eonyeganeins see revenue stamps Il the
70 sd oRneN WILLIAMS. Auots.
RI GREEN . wILLIAAs, Auotissssr,,
~ No. s2o, corner 7th and ID streets.
EEAILY EIw HeueHHeLD ruRNIrusH
" EEM l0kk AyDnU1, Between 10th and
t ~ ssIsses yest, q Public Auction.
ins see seh ct House ho. sea the fellow
On. Ss::. i.s. r..,er s.,.., .e..i..,.s Of r...-
fstss Sofas. Castor and Size Chairs
One nendsoms Black Walnut Whatpet
Slx balcso1s ksl: plesh Velvet oheirs
Ha.dssss yrsseh plate Mirror. WITH Marble Slab
Marble. TOP ossH. fsblss and ostsu.ns
SssIiy nsw Brussels END Ia9rsia osrDsts
fve hssd::ss s.rsi. toS Cottage Sets. VIII
Excellent 1Itension Table and Dining Chain
eidseoard. and : good lot Of cottage 1arnitafs
And many other articles which vs dssn unas,,s.
fsrns essI. sRHEH q wrLLIAus,
$50 Aacssossers.
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PERSONAL.


HsADoUAEEr.IR1s, . 9. TbS 4 Ell J, ,.x,
<!
che: S,:s' si:ss s:%ssaiSs; si:.s :;::: S,.si
LIST kisut. 44th U. s. Infantry,
fe2s-st Recruiting Onosr.
1Ss 5A N}GE, e Sw ~
here, Of the newest and most beautiful designs.
Ss oi " II ss
the largest Manufacturer here Of this kind Oh
Ind a. sS s sas s.
20 se' 1ss
Our rsps.s.i:. :: 9TH Is. ' Osiy Practical s..nper
are used, and shields them from trusting, their
work IN the hands of those who buy o few blocks
' WIZ M fSfSSs - 81. fn s.fsss
p fNSDSHt a5FEEqfhHid HFsIts1o AND
OIaIcn.24s Pc. Ave, bet. 18th aud 18th sts
AT. InI, HIw OaEAP sfAMFIsa ROOMS
ssn sss i rsdsess prices. on ne very best
SS:s,::s fsi .:.'' r'.'' e.:
Randi L" 20
Either for braid or emb reidery our DSttsT n are
Of the very latest designs, selected With care in
New i oIk, end being In receipt 81 them weekly,
e; y Otto: i:'; &
URIpAL AID TUHIlAL WRIATHs, 30.
- DUETS, CRO6Sne, AuO HoR1, STA Rs. DO.
preserved IN natural form; Imported fLOW1RS,
HAtk tLOM ER6 AID BRAIRIHQ. Aleo, In.
ported MOSS. HAIR DR1seke for Balls, By
NILE H.s: IHtHS: Has removed to No. %sS nth e.,
VOHN D. CLARK. ATTORNEY AND OOUH.
eELLOR AT Law AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
No. S0S 18th street west. Do My
X. sokDoS &fSisssyls,
1RbIrs, &c.
n. W DUROHILL,
corner 18th end strsets,
fsH under Ebbitt House.
WIN. Z. oOLLIAs, QABIHlT NAKns AuD
0h?y 0ase 4suufssturer. school Hlfntture W
80 4euoollrntsAlnG Wareeoons. Lev ene
Old Iurnt4ure. - Gil desert veooe, boeeht
end cold. ReDAiftng, Upholseeneg, And vorni6A-
Ina 0o0e At The shortest Dot1co. eoatheo0t ooPDog
Of ooh ed streets sosth. Nc. ID. de WSas5
cold lIus-A a.s assortment Of Geld. Psss.
ssies. ISsi; SSX1ek TxTToS.
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nIse0LgT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~ 10 hereby given that the firms heretofore ex.
listing under the names of YATES . sELBY and
SELBY IATEs. are disssly cd from and after
the 2lst tnst., By mutual cement.
JAS. w. SELBY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

HOUSEHOLD TuREITURH At PUBLIC AUc.
TION.
on lhlpAf. the lst day Of March next, ct 10
o'clock .. m, We shall sell. OF house No Slo a.
street north, between nth and Isth streets vest.
the ruInisurs therein contained. viz
Two Psrlor Suites In Maroon Vslyet
narbie top Bureaus and wa.hstands
Msrbls top Center and other Tsbiss
superior solid Mahogany Wsrdrsbss
Three Walnut 40.
Mahogany Book case
Lounges, Pillows and Bolstsrs
6lapkets, Comforts. Spreads
Carpets, OIL Cloths
Cane seat and ether Chairs
Parlor and Chamber Stoves
window Curtains and Shades
Lot Toilette Crcckery
Oil Paint Bgs and g 90 Globes
Marble SlsbfApd Gilt MtrrsF
Together With many other articles toe namsr
on: g mention. ,o D. L. WELLS 90,
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XUANrED-sBCOHD.H HAND FURNIrURE.
w Also. nIkRORs, OAkPEfs, BEDS, BED.
Din and HOUeErURNISHING GOODS Of every
descri ption. b BUOHEY. 400 nh street
jee6-tf between and u, east side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

y GORDON 4 OO.y
H. PREeERv10,
JlLLlE6,
r..F4 0AT6UPe,
- The best Of their kinds. :
corner 18th obd streets,
foA under Bbbitt House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-02-27

llY hAGLE L co, Auctteseers
- S.lesreon, 2s3 PeBnsyl.snis avenue
GROCERIES, TOBACCO. CIGARS, BRooNs.
ke, AT AUOTIOk.
Sales koom-
A variety OF Groceries, balance OF stock Of q
house De Ginning Guinness.
- dozen Canned Vegetables, 10 dozen Sascss
Tobacco
4Oaoz.n Brooms, rs gro.. BI.skne
0pseksses Butter, As cases " ines and LIQUORS,
&c sc
Terms cash. Sale positive
1t hAGLE 90 Auots
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WV. Z. 0oLkIHS, 2ABIsSr kAxns ALB
Old IHntfgrs. q eli dsssri vsiess, tseeht
al ~ - Y Str"ses SostS. No IS. AZ II. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-21
- A Young lady returning

to her country home, after sojourn ofa few months
in the City, hardly recognised by her friends.
In place OF coarse, rustic, flushed face she had
soft ruby complexion of almost marble smoothnesS,
and instead of twenty-three she really appeared
but eighteen. Upon inquiry to the cause of so
great change, she plainly told them that she used
The CircaSSian Balm, and considered it an
invaluable acquisition to any Lady toilet. By its
sonal appearance an hundred fold 1t is simple in
its combination, as Nature herself is simple, vet
unsurpassed in its efficacy in drawing impurities
from, also healing, cleansing and identifying fhe
healing the same, and leaving the surface as Ma
ture intended ii should be, caas soft, smooth and
beautiful Price 81, sent b. Aaii or Express, ca
receipt Of an order ~
w. L. CLARK & CO, Chemists
No. 3 West Fayette ~, Syracuse n Y
The only American Agent toi the sale OF The
same. Feb 2l-ly
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DR.. sehenck,s puimonc Syrup.

HIS great medicine cured DR.. j. II. ScuENcK,
the Proprietor of Pulmonary Consumption,
when it had assumed its most formidable aspect,
and when speedy death appeared to be inevitable.
His physicians pronounced his case incurable,
when he commenced the of this simple but
powerful remedy. His health was restored in
very short time, and no return of the disease has
been apprehcnded, for all the symptoms quickly
disappeared, and his present weight is more than
two hundred pounds.
Since his recovery, he has devoted his attentEsn
exclusively to the cure Of Consumption and the
diseases which are usually complicated with it;
and the cures effected by his msdicincs have been
very mum rous and tru Y wonderful. DR.. Schenck
makes professional visits to several OF the larger
cities weekly, where he has a large concourse of
patients, and it is truly astonishing to poor
sunptives that have to be lifted out of their car
riages and III few months healthy robust persons.
Dr.. SCHESCk PULMONIC' SYRUP, SEA
generally all required in curing Consumption.
Full directions accompany each, so that any one
can take them without seeing DR.. Schenck, but
when it is convenient it is best to see him. He
gives advice free, but for thorough examination
with his Respironeter his fee is three dollars.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
kenesses 81 the Doctor-one when in the last stage
OF Consumption, and the other as he is, IN
perfect hcatl-are the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. Price l.50
per bottle, or $3.50 the half dozen. Letters for
advice should always be directed to DR.. Schenck's
Principal Office Is North 9th St, Philadelphia,
Pa General Wholesale Agents Denas Barnes
4 Co. y. York +; S. 5. Hance, Baltimore, Nd.
John ID. Park, Cincinnati, Ohio; Walker & lay
lor, Chicago, Ill: Collins Bros, St. Louis, Mo.
Oct. 25--3d ca NO. 1y-smp l. co.
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ORTIZ BY.

Died, on the 9th instant. Mr.. WiITJAN BAKER,
aged GO years / months and DAYS. leaving his
aged companion. { daughters and L grand chill
dren. His health had been declining for several
years, but sank rapidly in the last two years.
and during the last y months he was confined al
most entirely to his All this Suffering and
affection he bore with christian resignation; and
his latter end was peace. In early infancy he was
dedicated to God in holy baptism, and this cove
nant relation with God he afterw ard ratified in
holy confirmation to the Evangelical Lutheran
church. he was transformations, hut ardent in his
attachment to The Gospel and the best interests Of
the church. He served as deacon in ;ha congre-
CATION at Ffiedef's church, in this county, for
nearly 3 wears: and The residue Of his days he
setved elder. In his death th- family loses an
aaectonate husband and father, soejyty good
citizen, and the church useful ans! worthy imem-
Der: but their loss is his gain. ".
Died, at Lost River Handy county, West Viz
ginia. the It'll instant, Mrs. HAERlEf Haas wife
Of Mr.. Harrison C.. Haas in her 44th yca9-leay-
ing six children to mourn their joss. As wife
she was kind and affectionate, and devoted as
mother; attentive to the wants Of the needy, and
beloved in the community in which she lived.
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S P GAL n OTI CES.
Know Ilhv TlasEinv.


MADAME E. F. THORNTON. the great English AS
troiogst, Ciairsoyant and Psychmetrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes OF the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, II. Y
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
eis OF second sight, as to enable her to inpart
knowledge OF the greatest Importance to the single
or married ofeither While in state oftrance,
she delineates the very features OF the person you
are to marry, and by the aid OF an Instrument of
intense power known as the i'sychomotrope, guar
antees to produce lite-likc picture OF the future
husband or wife OF the applicant together with
date OF marriage, position in life, leading traits Of
character, &c. This is no hurlbug, as thousands
OF testimonials can asset. She viii send hen de-
sired certified certificate, OF written guarantee
that the picture is what IL prr?orts to be. Byen-
closing small lock OF hail and stating place OF
birth, age, disposition and complexion, and en-
closing fifty cents and stamped envelope addressed
to yourself. you will receive the picture and de
sired Information by return mail Ali commune
cations sacredly confidential. Address in conf
dence. MADAME &. F. THORNTON, P. o. Box
z23, Hudson, n \. Feb. PLY.
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Wonderful But True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the worid-renowncd As
trologist and Somnanlbuistic Clairyoyant. while
in clairvoyant state, delneates the very features
of the person you marry, and by the aid of
an Instrument of intense power, known as the
Psxchomotrope, guarantees to produce perfect
and iife-like pietureofthe future husband or wife
of the applicant, with date of marriage, occupa-
ton, leading traits OF character, &C. This is no.
imposition, testimonials without number can as
sert. BY stating place of birth, age, disposition,
color OF eyes and hair, and enclosing fifty cents,
and stamped envelope addressed to yourself, You
will receive the picture by return mail, together
with desir ed information.
ma- Address in confidence, MADAME GER
TRUDE REMINGTON, P. o. Box 297, West
Troy, n. Y. Feb Ply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-21

The adveeter, having been restored to- health
in few weeis by very simple remedy. after
having suffered for several wears with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease, Consump-
tion--is anxious to make known to his fellow suffer-
ers the means Of cure.
To al who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used Gree of chargel with the direc
tons for preparing and using the same, which they
will ind SURE CURE fer CONSERVATION. ASTHMA,
BRoyeHITAs, CoUCHs, Co..Ds. and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object Of the adverti-
ser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the
afflicted and spread information which he eoncei-
YES to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, it will cost nothing, and
may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescriptions, FREE, by,re--
turn mail, will please address 81
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, King Co., New York.
Is, 1S66-iy.
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Behind tbs Liehtnouso.

Old fogyism is not quite dead People are still
to be found who think that health is promoted by
depletion Was there such false logic Ma
tnre is the grand antagonist Of disease, and the
depleters propose to PROSTATE Nature, in order,
might suppose, TO give the enemy double
chance al the life Of the patient Tie true prac-t
tice is SO TO nv go, at the vital powers as to rem
der them an overmatch for the clements of dis
ease. This can be done with H0STETTER'SE
STOMACH BITTERS. OF all vegetable TONES
they are the most powerful and the most genial.
at this season, when even the strongest organiza
tio:ls are liable to be affected by the asseFnations
OF stringent cold and maarious moisture, this in
estimablc protective medicine is especially need
ed. Persons predisposed to biliou-ness, dyspepsia,
constipation nteIgntten fever or any Of the COM
plants which cold weather superinduces or ag-
gravates, snouii take it regularly throughout the
Winter and Spring months 1t is absolutely pure
and harmless. feb. 7-4w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-21
Senate's Action on Stevens IsiIl--An
Amendment Adopted.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE sub
stitute Of Mr.. Sherman for the Stevens
bill was adopted, 20 to 10 by the Senate
It is substantially Blaine's amendment
The bill will meet serious opposition in the
House.
Several Republicans, including Brande-
gee and Stevens, are reported indignant
that the President should have to approve
death sentences, and that the Federal Courts
should be allowed to issue habeos corpus
writs. The friends of the measure appre-
bend veto, and that the boilers will de-
feat the entire measure Three Democrat
ic Senator'S voted may" on the motion to
substitute Sherman's for Stevens bill name
ly: Salisbury, Buckalew and Davis. An
amendment that all punishmens under
Sherman's substitute should be according
to the existing law, was defeated 90 to s.
Sherman's substitute, in its preamble,
and relative to military provisions and dis
tricts, is similar to Stevens bill, except
that the President, instead Of the General
Of the army appoints the officers command
ing. Sentences Of death require the Pres
identia. approval, and habeas corpus is not
suspended, beyond that all interference Of
State authority with the military authority
is nul!ifed The following is
Section 5. When any rebel State forms
a constitution in conformity with the Con-
stitution Of the Unitdd States, framed by
convention Of delegates elected by male cit
liens twenty-one years of age, without re-
gard to race or color or previous condition,
who have resided in the State year, Eek
cept persons DISTINGUISHED by felony, or
participating in the rebellion, ) which con
stitution provides that the elective franchise
be enjoyed by all persons herein qualified
to vote for delegates; and when this con-
stitntien shall have been ratified by the
electors, and submitted to and approved by
Congress and when legislature elected
under the said constitute On ratify the Con-
stitutional Amendment, and said amend
ment becomes part Of the National Con-
stitution, then the said State is declared en-
titled to representatives and senator's, who
are to be admitted to Congress on taking
the oath prescribed by law.
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From .he Houston Journal
Death Of Col. J. G.. C. RretreH.
= y " FNoF fL!lia, UbEhIS5IN %. ,
Texas. Jan. II. 1867

1eXas. Jan. II, 1857.
Gel J. G. G. Brettell died very sudden
~, in this place, on the morning of the
18th instant.
He came here about nine years ago to
engage in the practice Of the law. He
was profoundly skilled in the love of his
profession, aud as an advocate he had won
the highest honors in the Old Dominion,
where he had encountered Stuart, Bald
win, Letcher, and many others of equal
note, none of whom were his superior, if,
indeed, his equal; and think it may,
without aisparag cement to the bar in this
part of Texas, be justly said, he was the
great advocate--tae ruler of the Twelve.
Col. Brettell was an accomplished schol
ar, thoroughly familiar with tie Greek,
Latin and German languages and their
literature, having some knowledge Of the
Hebrew, French and Spanish, and con
versant with almost every standard English
author in letters and philosophy
He was passionately fond of music and
poetry. and frequently wrote in measured
language himself. Many of his efforts in
this fine art are rarely surpassed in noble
sentiment or finished dicton, and | hope
they may yet fnd their way into print.
He had a most profound respect for the
Bible and for the services of the sanctuary,
and thorough knowledge of the principles,
constitution, history and laws Of the Chris
tian Church. He was gentle, amiable
and kind; his genial, social nature charm.
ing all who came within its influence, can
only be appreciated by those whose good
fortune it WAS to know him.
By his death his friends and the COM
munity have suffered an irreparable loss,
learning one of its most accomplished vo-
taries. and the legal profession one Of its
brightest ornaments. Sleep! sleep!
sleep in peace sleep in memory ever!!"a
a w. TT. HANNAH.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-21

GW Mr.. Gray, State Senator from
Rockingham, introduced resolution, on
Saturday, providing "that the Governor
of this Commonwealth be, and he is here
by empowered to issue his proclamation
dispensing with the training of militia Of
fcers, until otherwise directed by the Gen
eral Assembly" Why not dispense with
the whole law concerning the militia at
once? Under the so-called reconstruction
policy of Congress, if carried out, scarcely
a respectable white man in Virginia will
be required. or, we should rather say, per-
mitted, to muster with or hold Office in the
militia of the line" That glorious pri-
vilcge will be reserved for the intensely
loyal whites and the chivalrous citizens"
Of Ethiopian ancestry. And if we should
be involved in foreign war, the white