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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-22
THE VA svILE DAILY JOURNAL MONDAY JULY o. 1857
STEAMBOATS,.

NOTICE TO SHIPPERs.-Owing to the low
water and difficulty of getting to Smith
land, the Cumberland River Iow-water
packets Will make this place their termi-
nus. By recent action of the underwriters,
freights to and from Cum berland River
privileged via Paducah, without extra
charge for insurance or additional risk to
ca rriers. ANY freight to our care Will go for
ward promptly, and at the lowest current
rates. Our charges for forwarding are &c.
per l.O pounds, sc. per dry barrel, and 10c.
for whisky, &c. FOWLER, LEE o. Co.
Paducah, July i, 1867. dim
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.-We have tempo
rarily removed our w harfboat to the foot
of Cumberland Bar, short distance be-
low this place, where will attend 10 the
receiving and forwarding freights for the
Cumberland River as heretofore. We So
licit the patronage of our old friends, as
well AZ new ones. Our rates are &c per 100
lbs, and &c for barrel freights.
SCYS FER, ELLIS d co.
SMITH LAND, July 3, 1857. JyS-dln.
For SALE.-A well-appointed bar on a
fine steamboat in a good trade, on easy
terms. For particulars inquire at the
JOURNAL Office. lyle div
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
STEAMERS, RAILROADS, SC.
DOTOMAC

L TRANSPORTATION LINE,
FOR ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON, ASO
GEORGETOWN. .. C.. CONNECTINGA At
AQUIA GREEN wITH THE RICHMOND.
RG s. POTOMAC L. K.
,,sLEz2 TIE STEAMER EXPRESS.
zs===@-is=S.H Captain A. G. Nicklc, leaves Bait
more rom i'Ier No. 6, Light street wharf, every
~ h0DAi. at o'clock p N, for the above
cities, ana stopping AZ the following way potts
on the Potomac Point Lookout, Piney Point.
EoEWeI5 " mari Curioman Bay, Burcn'6
Wharf, Stones Wharf, Chapel Point, Matthias
Point. AQuia Greek. CONNECTING With railroad
to fredericksburg and Eichmond. Smiths Fl
and GlylnOrt Returning leaves Washington
at 6 6 n, ana Alexandria a. s.. M, every
.E~ev The STEAMER KENLBEC.
s:! -, Captain John Il, Wilson, leaves Ba.
tilnorc from Pier 10. 5, Light street wharf, ov
and stopping st the following point" on the Pc
Point, Powders Wharf, Popc's Creek, Mathia:
Point, Eanienoy Stores. Aqua Greek, connect
ing with railroad 70 Fredericksburg and Kicr-
mond; Stntth Point and GjyI6ont. Returning
leaves Washington ut i a. m, and AloTaHdria
al 4, Ill, every WEDN ESDAT.
~ Freight Of all descriptions carried ~ 'cyT
rates foT further information apply to
J. BR0DERS s. CO.,
10, Il, King street Alexandria
J. +. BRYAN & BIC.
!, Peunaylvania az. Wa6hingto-f
A. NEEDELAM & SONS.
10. Light St Wharf, Baltimor.
+. G. WATERS,
NIB 1T i19, Water street, Gcorgetow1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
+ II O G. II G. r / NJ Z 5

n y y 4 IL U II l. Nj l. >
having determined to resume his former business
in Alexandria, respectfully announces to the
public, that he has opened his establishment at
NO. AZ, KING STREET,
below Fairfax, on the north side, where he IS
prepared to furnish the public, with every de-
scrption Of articles in his line, which may be
wanted His assortment Of GO 0 Is n u
STOVES, will embrace every variety, and OF
the best descriptions. He would cnuInerdte
among them, NOBLE Cook STOVE, the best that
was ever in use, and we'll deserving its name--~
the LILLY, the PALMETTO, and others.
His TN WARE will be found equal, if not
superior, to any ever offered for sale in AlcXan-
dra, and houseeepers can have any de:crlp-
ton Of ware Of that kind, which they may need
he invites an examination OF his goods, ana
presents such selection as cannot fail TO please
All kinds Of ROOFING and SPOUTlNG,
executed in the best manner and on the lowest
terms.
An experience Of forty years in this business,
enables him to claim that be has a practical
knowledge Of it, in all in his branches He Is
DESTROYS of not only accommodating, but giving
satisfaction to his customers and to al! purchas-
crs and they may be assured that what be sell:
them will be Of the best materials ana OF the
best manufacture. He will warrant whatever
he sells. Ii will be his object to secure patron
age b. constant and personal attention to his
establishment
With this announcement he will open his
Munuiuctorr, willing to show by his efforts that
the patronage he asks will rebound 10 the i'd
vantage Of those Tho bay, as well as Of him who
sells, and that the citi2&ns Of \ lGxandrim and
its vicinity, need :iot go elsewhere t. purchase
what can be procured in their own city, from
one Of their own people. y lZ-Za"i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

PETROLEUM On. have had shown us
.Dscmen of the crude oil obtained from the
al now in progress Of excavation on the land
+ Can't, John Powell, near Republican Mills,
n Fairfax county. The depth Of the we'll at
,rssept is one hundred and sixteen feet, and
:. diameter is four inches and a half The
f,st sand rock bored through was thirty eight
t,st thick. the second seventeen feet six inches,
sDd The third four feet. Bituminous shell con-
.,itnas the remaining depth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

REa1ARKs-The market continues to exhibit
greater signs Of activity. Flour is very hrm,
with an advance of 25c on all grades. Wheat
ia III active demand, but the receipts are limit
ed prices have an upward tendency, and we
quote an advance Of 1Oc. Corn continues in &C
tive request, and the tendency IS still to fur
Their advance; sales of considerable quantities
at our outside quotations. Rye and Oats in de-
mand, especially the latter. Butter and Eggs
in demand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

HIFALuTIN. "A correspondent of the Cincin-
-: tl.A4I. .. l-i1n aP Tia GA Conauocro,

HIFA1ETIN. "A correspondent of the Cincin-
natti, Gazette, speaking of the old Congresses,
in which Webster and Clay sat, says IS fol
lows
There we're giants in those days, hut nuc-
sery giants in The nAiu-competing sanities
striving for forensic distinction. They had no
conception CT just, generous and worthy
average OF opportunities
This is what they call fine writing.
Any surprise which the sentiment oi this
'hltalutin" might occasion is allayed when we
read further on, as follows:
'The South probably never produced the
equal Of Charles Sumcer as physical man
he is the most scholarly stature in Congress,
with the inches of Kit North and the face Of
LongfelIow-a placid, grave and teverent look,
like perpetual sacred thought, is fastened
upon bis most regular features; his hair has
turned beautiful, rather than gray, like frosts
upon ripe fruit; his walk is iorgetiulness and
grace together; his talk is like your Confesor's,
soothing while it explores; his modesty among
women is hattering and tender, yet no man
ever knew him to divide human right in half,
or smooth principle to compliment.
If this does not make the reader "sick at the
stomach, it will infallibly produce hearty
laugh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

GRAND RAFFIE. The rattle for the hand
some oil painting, now on exhibition at the
j,Belry store of W, W. Adam, the work of
our talented and accomplished young towns
man Hector caches, and the likeness of Gen.
Robert f. Lee, will take place tonight at the
Mansion House. But few chances yet remain
ii be subscribed tor, and these it is expected,
1ill he taken tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

THE MASQUERADE BALI. At the bal mas
oue to be given tomorrow night, by the Elm
traeht Association Of this city, at the Assembly
Rooms the unique and interesting feature Of
transforming old into young people, and plce
,,,sa, will be effected by the passage Of the
traDsmogrifed individuals through the ma
ebjnery of mill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

lsJ~ YOUNG LADY returning 10 her conn
Try hong after sojourn Of few months in the
city, was hardly recognized by her friends, In
place Of coarse, rustic, flushed face. She had a
soft ruby complexion of almost marble smooth
ness. and instead Of twenty-three she really ap-
peared but eighteen. Upon inquiry ~ to the
cause Of 80 great a change, ahc plainly told tIani
that she used the CIRCAssTAN BALM, AID con
siderel it IN able acquisition To any ladys
toilet. By its use any lady or gentleman can
improve their personal appearance an hundred
fold 1t is simple in it, combination, as Nature
herself is simple, yet unsurpassed in is efficacy
in drawing impurities from, also healing, clean
sing and identifying the skin and complexion.
BY its direct action on the cuticle ii draws from
it all its impurities, kindly healing the same,
and leaving the surface rs nature intended it
should be, clear, soft, smooth and beautiful, -
Price 81, sent By Mail or Express, on receipt 81
an order By W. L. CLARK s. Co., Chemists,
No. g. West Fayette ST., Syracuse, Il. \.
The only American Agents for the sale OF tho
same NH J2--ly
DaF WONDERFUL, BUT TRUE !--MADAME
REMINGTON, the woTld-renowned Astrologist
and Somnambulistic Clalvoysnt, while III
clairvoyant state, delneates the very features
of the person you are to marry, and by the aid
of an instrument Of intense power, known rs
the Psychomotropc, guarantees to produce
perfect and ife-like picture Of the future hus-
band or wife Of the applicant with date Of mar
riage, occupation, leading traits of character,
Sc. This is no imposition, as testimonials with
out number can assert. 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 pic
ture by return mail, together with desired in
formation.
ME- Address, in confidence, MADAME GER
TRUDE REMINGTON, P. 0. Box 2)7, West Troy,
New York NH lily
"a FREE TO EVERYBODY. "A large PIP.
Circular, giving information Of the greatest i'm
portance to the young Of both sexes.
It teaches how the homely may become beat
tiful, the despised respected, and the foTsallen
loved.
No young lady or gentlemen should fail to
send their address, and receive copy, postpaid,
BY return mail Address P. 0. Drawer q,
NH lily TRoT, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

BEHIND TME-The passenger train on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, due here
this morning at FIVE, was detained until after
ten o clock, by freight train on the Virginia
Central Railroad, which ran off the track be-
tween GordonsTille and Charlottesville, No
damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

FAIRFAX QUARTERLY CoUR7.-The Quarter
i; term Of the County Court for Fairfax county,
commenced its session al the Court House on
Monday last, and will continue, it is supposed,
until the end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

|. O. o. Past Grand G. G. Wade was
elected last night to represent Sarepta Lodge
10. IS of this city in the meeting Of the Graz nd
Lodge of that order of Virginia, to be held on
the 10th proximo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

BooTH on FIsHTowN RoEEED. The booth
Of D. G. Roberts, on Fishtown, was broken
into last night, and robbed of revolver, some
LIQUORS, and other articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
NJ Z tlTNNERG0N

- $780,
~. - N'A1H Nv Az u:
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
l. now aaci7 i:ly one Of the largest and best
selected stocks ever offered 10 the country trade
aud the citizens 0? Alexandria, consisting in
part Of six hhds Z r. English Island ana
Cuba New Sugar.
20 bb!s Crushed GRADUATED a1d Powdered
Sugars.
il btl= a B ana Coffee Sugars.
% " Portland Phijada. & Stewart Syrup.
% sack: Rio, Laguyra and Jaws Coliecs.
!. hhds New Hams, Shoulders and Side Bacon
40 boxes Brown and Yellow Soap
% Colgatc's Toilet Soap,
~ Tallow Candles
20 4. D. Candles
IL bbl. Pittaburg Coal OIL.
"a Assorted Crackers.
20 Psp.ap.co Family AID Extra Flour.
20 C. r. Hatcher's Extra & Super Flour.
10 Columbia Mills Extra Flour.
90 S,lpar ond Fina Elopr
20 " O!d Va, Tbomnson e other Wbi,kies
10 "Inl casks French and Dom. Brandy.
\. f. Rum and Gin, Old Port Madeira and
Sherry Wines.
70 boxes Factory Cheese
10 English Dairy and Pineapple Cheese
20 bbls Labrador, Ea2tport ana Potomac
Herring.
20 chest; and chests GunpCwder Imperial,
HysGn Japan and Black Teas
% boxes Warren's Yeast Powder
5 gross Of Extract Coffee.
10 bbls Baltimore Pickles.
% Cider Vinegar.
10 boxes English and American CASTLE Soap.
5 bbls Virginia Buckwheat
70 doz Backing, Whi.ewash & Scrub Brushes
20 boxes New layer Raisins.
10 bbls Baltimore and Il. Y. Ground Coffee
"a hoxcs v;ra;nio elaborated Tobocco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

MEAT RoBBERT. The premises OF Coun-
Gilman James Y, Malls, on Alfred street, be-
tween Wilkes and Gibbon. we're entered late
last night, and his meat house robbed Of its
contents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

On DIT.-It is reported that General Scho-
fields headquarters are soon to be removed to
Fortress Monroe. For some time past prepa.
rations have been going on with the view OF
afording the necessary accommodations Tor
himself: staff and other officers and men. -
R5chru01T Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

The fire in Howard row, Memphis, which
occurred on Saturday, broke out again on
Sunday destroying two business houses and
involving loss oil 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
E EVERYBODY SHOULD UsI
ROB f R.

0 II n Il ;
ExFEcToRAL WILD CHERRI TOXIC,
For Diseases Of the Chest, luiver, Kidneys,
Lungs, Stomach and Bowels Dyspepsia, Dinr-
rhoea, Dysentery, Cholera-morbus, General De-
bility, SC, and as Blood Puriher it has M
equal. i sure preventive and cure OF fever and
ague, intermittent and bilious fevcrs. No fam
lily should be without it. Sold'by Druggist: and
Dealers everywhere, Price $l.25 per bottle
JAHNEI & Co.;
Druggists Wholesale Agents,
NH 4-tf no, l45, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE. -
Yesterday L. W. Bates and S. B. Switzerland
OF the clergy, and T. A. Newman aud VIM. D.
Massey of the laity, were elected as delegates
to the General Convention Other delegates
were, also, elected The other proceeding
were relating to business matters OF the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

i1,st7 OF THE. SoSs OF, TEMPERANCE. The
=, .at Vernon Division No. 20, OF Sons OF
r JUNE of this city, paid visit last night
- "a Good Samaritan Division, No, !, OF that
!" D,sr Of Washington, leaving here at halt-past
@ ~ o'c,oek on the steamer Winnisimmet, and
y. .,n;np on the same boat at half-past twelve.
51 W. we're received by their hosts at their
NV, w.. in Union League Hall, where they were
.1 11rsssed by the veteran Gen. Riley, and tx
n 1 Yates, of Illinois Messrs. |. c. O'Neal
"a1 D Harrison. Of this city, responded in
t.haf of the visitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
nor BALTIMORE.

'V-tt
..,,-oasA The STEAMER COLUMBIA.
- s.: -, Capt JAMES HARPEH having -
ceiycd 3 new boiler. and been thoroughly rel.
ted, has resumed her regular tgip3, leaving ba!
tinora every SATU RDAE, 81 o clock, ?. III.
for Washington, Al2EanGrja, AMI GaorGel@"".
stopping ut al her former landings.
Returning, will leave Ale&aadr:a "Yo'}
WEDNESDAY MORNING, at Q O'Clock
The STEAMER THDS. i. CAHLLL, CaEt,
JAS. II. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAT, at3 j. N. to'lchingat Chap 4 Point
and returning viii leave AloEandria ever
SATURDAY MORNING, at ID o clock.
yE:zz:~ All way freight nu:l be prepaid.
ri" For freight and passage apply 10
inh 5-lOIn B. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
0GAL NEWS.
nsrspAY EVENING. MARCH 20.

opruE FRIENDSHIP FAIg.-Owing
49, o,emeptsweather that prevailed most
10 tut 100 during which the late fair tor the
0f'De ' - the Friendship Fire Company was
b'nsu. 10 attendance at the fair room was
bea' J w. and the amSuDt Of money taken IN,
lpi''s 1.0tlv. not SO great aseWas expected -
2'0ss aq,ndred aud twenty I've dollarsWas esum
1HJn e The receipts, But great many OF the
' :ss contributed to the Company, and there
'i' arbibition, remain on hand, and will torn
Oh a.sus for new collection to be disposed
'o D D1 snotber fair, tobe opened by the lady
~. Of the Company, sometime next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

s@ Ali persons wishing bargains cali obtain
them by calling at JOSEPH STE1.7's Dry and
Fancy Goods store, No, 194, King street, where
he is selling off all his goods at and below cost
The sale will continue until the first of April
All will do we'll to give him call, as he il de-
terrnined to close out his entire stock, even at
,r-oot sec,ifce feb 2G--2n1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

John Stuart Mill has written another letter
IN favor of giving suffrage to women
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The case OF the W ash
ington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad
Company, indicted for nuisance in running
their trains through the city, was taken up
yesterday. The prosecution demurred to the
plea that the road was in the hands Of re-
cei7er. and after argument the Court sustained
the demurrer and gave Judgment chat the de-
iendant plead over, and thereupon plea OF
not guilty was entered.
Rev, Chas. B. Boynton, D. D., lately elect,
ed for the second time chaplain OF the House
Of representatives, has rendered his resigns
ton as pastor of the Congregations Church OF
Washington, to take effect June |.
Rev. Jno. G. jacob, agent of the freedmen 5
bureau. has been relieved from duty at Freed
mems Village, Va, and honorably discharged
from the service of the bureau.
A libel suit, growing out Of direct charges
and inuendoes against the loyalty OF, Judge
Fisher, of the District Supreme Court, made
In the correspondence of the Philadelphia In
quirer from this place, is threatened:
Two rowdies, from Baltimore, had light IN
a,restaurant yesterday, aud one of them stabbed
The other, wounding him dangerously. The
stabber was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
The Great Flood.

MEMPHIS, March lS.-The Mississippi river
At this point, is forty. three miles wide The
lLaconia. Circle, which is protected by private
Hle:Vees, is still safe. These levees enclose 49,,
uVQ acres. The towns Of Helena, Arkansas,
and triar's Point, Mississippi, are still sub
merged from four to fifteen feet, the inhabi
sn living in the second stories. Great suf-
Ien1g and restitution prevails and the loss in
STOCK along the river has been immense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO MASQUERADE BALL.-The Eintracht
taxa pleasure in announcing to their friends that
they will give MASQUERADE BALL. on
THU RSDAY: The 2lst instant, at the Assem- oly
Rooms, c'7ner Of King and Royal streets, 1oE
which purpose the services Of the Marine Dana
Of Warrington have been secured, ana every
effort will he made u make the event such as
opportunity rarely ever o?feIs to this community
Tickets, which will be sold at one dollar,
for each person. can be obtained Of any mems Der
II IL. Committee Until The 18Th inst
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS;
b Wyma? | SchWarz;
j Sch neideI, ReeEoi,
5 Dealharn A. Idensan,
Rammel 5 4londbeial
j Cohn
yL0aH COMMITTEE
) Daalham. A. Iden=an.
j, Cohn, K. Portne!.
s Lindhsimor, RecEeE
NH It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

HE CoLoRED MILITIA DIsBANDED.-We
learn that General Schofeld has ordered the
9Hneers Of the colored battalion Of this city to
husband their organizations. These officers we're
summoned before him on Friday last, and to
us us question Of the object of the organization,
1mney replied that it was to serve in the militia.
Inc Inc General told them that the recent order
aE ~: alLsuch organizations, and they must
ullsoand. He also refused their request that
MeS might remain organized until after the Sd
y, hprll, they stating that uniforms and equip
, Gents had been purchased, and every prepare
I Pn7 made ID tor grand parade on that day. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

". 3 ADDE
specially Invites the attention Of buyers, VINO
want uniform and reliable goods, to our new
stocl, Of Ladies, Gents, Misses and Ohildren's
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of every kind and description, comprising 3
great many new styles, which are unsurpassed
for beauty, comfort and durability, As these
goods have been made recently, they can and
will be sold much cheaper than any old good:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
STOVES, TIN WARE, &c

NJ E8UMPTION OF BUSINESS.
STOVES, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
TIN WARE, ROOFING, SCOUTING, G'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

GOLD.
NEW YORK, March 2Q.-Geld to-day, la44.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20

Police REPoRT-MAYoR's OFFIcE.--Two
young men, for dsordcrly conduct, were fined
and discharged. =,
MAaIsrRATEs OFFICE. "A warrant was is
sued for the arrest of man named John T..
Buhler, charged with all assault on Mrs. Ryners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-20
BOOTS AND 81 . E s

P ri \ G T + A D e
NEW GOODS: NEW STYLES.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
The Cost Of Monarchy.

/ The South isllow governed by its five
monarchs-each having, on AZ average,
two former States. r. 1t. issnots alone the.
Southern peoplewho pay in taxes for the
support OF these grand gpoaayqaes and
their extensive and imposing standing ar
mics. The Northern people pay fort
most of it. We of the North have more
of the wberewith to pay, and hence we do
pay.
Mr.. Dan Sickles, one Of the. petty Mon;
archs, writes he "can't maintain law and
order. if Mr.. Stanberry's construction of
Five Monarchy Bill shall stand" 1t also
appears that Danieliss out Of meney, and
that he will spend in his own, district, the
full 5000 900 that the bogus Congress ap-
'propriated for the entire expenses under
the bill in all the districts, -rs
The National Intelhgencer says:
"Congress appropriated 100000 to de-
fray the expense of registration under the
military reconstruction acts. 1t is estima
ted by some that this will fall far short of
the actual expense {; for we hear it stated
that single military department in the
OOutL udo OOO UOdluo VI
There are five departments, and 1900
boards in all. They have already held
their sessions for weeks, and will hold
them for months to come, each member gets
eight dollars a day. Estimating ten men,
bers upon each board, including all the
runners and attendants, and 800 boards to
each Of the five monarchies, and we have
daily expense of one hundred and twen-
ty thousand dolsrs for these boards alone"
Eight dollars day for an Election Reg
lister is good But then, it is not likely
the Registers get it ALL The pockets Of
the five Monarchs must be lined. It is es-
timated the registration alone will cost the
tax payers FORTY-FOUR MILLIONS
per annum
Thirty tyrants once ruled Athens, and
they thought themselves secure-sustained
as they were with troops. The people fl
nalIy arose in their might and, under
their grea: leader, Pisistratus, sent them
adrift. The people of this country must
act through the ballot box.