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Won't Take Step Backward.

In response to the Presidents recon-
mendation to repeal their unconstitutional
Legislation known as the reconstruction
acts, Mr.. Benjamin of Mo. offered some
resolutions in the House. on Monday, de-
claring that '.the House viii never take a
step backward in the cause of equal rights"
that 'the success so far of the reconstruc-
ton acts assures the restoration Of the re-
bel States on loyal basis, and there is,
therefore, no necessity for the repeal of
those acts" The resolution passed under
the operation Of the previous question, by
a strictly party vote-ayes III, nays 3d.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
Gg The Chimpanzees of the so-called


Eg- The Chimpanzees of the so-called
State Convention are going it with their
tails curled ON the suffrage question A
preamble and resolution were offered by
Mr.. Williamson, on Monday, reciting that
whereas the principle of consent is vital
to the constitution Of a legitimate republi-
can government as it is essential to holy
wedlock; therefore, resolved that the right
of suffrage shall be as universal as liberty
itsalf" Wonderful These donkeys
would disfranclise the int lligent, free
born whites, and confer universal suf-
frage" on class who know about as much
about Legitimate republican government"
at hog does about holiday Oh, you
thick -skulled ounces, remove the disabili-
ties you have placed upon the whites, and
then talk about universal suffrage"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
III! GHlISqnAS PRESENTS!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

AT BARGELTS CHEAP BOOK & STA
~ TIONERY AND WATCH & JEWELRY
STORE, where christ mas presents in endless
variety can be had, at very lew prices, among
which may be found the most beautiful assort-
menr of books for children and adults, toy
oooks ehildren's games, beautifully bound Pre-
seutation books, pocket and other Bibles. Hymn
Books, Albums, &C; also. Fine Gold and plated
Jewelry, Gold and Silver Watches, Spoons
Butter Knives, Chains, Finger rings, Breast
pins, Bog Wood Sets, and everything in NJ
Book and Jewelry line. Call in aud exans
the stock, and you are sure to Purchase. -
Dec u '61
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
After the State Omces.


The white scallawags and their black
brethren in the so-called constitutional
convention now in session in Richmond
are growing impatient of further restraint;
they want to lay their dirty hands upon
every Office in the State.
Lewis Lindsey. aromatic African men,
Der from Richmond, offered resolution
"that committee be appointed to wait
upon Major-General Schodeld, command
ant of this district, to remove all the pre-
sent State officers which compose the pre-
sent civil government Of Virginia" &c
If Gen. Schofeld failed to do so, then 1.-THE
committee be empowered to proceed to
Washington city in regard to the removal
of the present so-called State Government,
and report to this Convention at once in
regard to the section Sd, of the act of
March I'd, 1867, to remove, or cause to
be removed "a certain portion of the clause
Sd of an act of Congress passed March I'd,
1867, that the General commanding the
district have power to allow certain civil
tribunals to try all criminals in the said
district, SO as to grant power to the Con-
vention now in session to remove all said
officers"
If any intelligent white man in Virginia
has heretofore entertained doubt as to
the designs Of the controlling clement in
the Convention, the above resolution, in
connection with the conference between
certain delegates from North Carolina
and Virginia and old Thad. Stevens, else.
where referred to, ought to remove such
doubt. They intend to seize the State
Government and reduce it to the condition
Of Tennessee. Our only chance of escape
from the horrors of such a condition is tt
defeat the infamous Constitution now be-
ing incubated by the unscrupulous noun
tebanks and harlequins who control thu
so-called State Convention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
NSfy FFsPVtV1ttfIy,
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District Committees.

District No. Hamilton Neale, ofNcrsk-
arrpton; George w. Lewis, of Westmorelands
and John T. Seawell, of Gloucester
District No 2.-John Goode, DR., of Norfolk
city; George W. Boiling, Of Petersburg; and
John r. Kilby. of Nansemond.
District No. 81. Y. Menefse, of Rappa-
hammock; John L. Marye, Jr., of Fredericks-
burg !; and Edward II. Lane, of Louisa.
District No. 4.Thomas S. Bocock, ofAfpH
ma,tox; Robert H. Whitehead, of Nelson and
James Fl. Cox. of Chester Id.
District No. 5.-Nilliam Martin. of Henry |;
John 4. Edmands, of Halifax; and George p.
Tayloe, OF Roanoke.
Disfict No 6.-John Letcher, of Rockbrdge;
James L. Kemper, of Madison; and John 3.
Baldwin, of Augusta.
District No = Robert Y Conrad, of Fred.
erick; George " Brent, of Alexandria and
B II. Shackelford, of Fauquier.
District No. 8.-Fayette McMullen, OF
! Smyth William B Aston, of Russell; and
Albert G. Pendleton. of Giles.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th Instant at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. j. P, Hyde, Mr.. Dor
sE4 WALrEss of Winchester, aud Miss AsNaE
L. RoDEFFER, of Woodstock
On the 18th instant, by Rev. Levi Keller,
Mr.. SiLas NJ FUNK and Miss LOUISA E. Graz
BILL, all Of this county
On The 18th instant, by Rev. Fl. Shaull Us
Lantz's Mill, Mr.. JOHN WI. CoErmAS and Miss
SALLiE B. HOFFMAN, all of Ibis eounty-
Near S,rasb@rg, the l0h instant, by
Rev. 6. IL Martin, Mr. JOSEPH L. ELBURS
and Miss LYD4A C. BBUBUCK, oil Of this ceun-
ty.
On The 12th instant, in Woodstock, by Rev.
] P Hyde, Mr. JAa4as ]. CoFFMAN and Miss
ANN E. CoFFMAN, all Of this county.
On 17th instant, by Rev. j. ". Holt, at Ed
ipburg. Mr.. ABRAHAM STRICKLER and III SO
VIRGINIA FuNKHousER, all of this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
g Our noble friend, DR.. Bayne

the colored persuasion, offered a resolution
in the unconstitutional convention. on
Monday, that call persons taxed in the
said Commonwealth who are not enfran-
chiscd by the laws thereof shall be exempt
from all tax until such persons are en-
franchised by the laws of the State;" and
that 'all moneys paid by said disfranchised
persons for taxes and for labors performed
on roads at the rate of $1.25 per day be
refunded"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

is dat restoration If we have did nothing
else, we has voted for dat thing.
| wants every member of this house to vote
for dis resolution, sc dat we can derive at de
legal power Of a proper basis for de State.
Laughter. hope, sir, in dat view Of de re-
storation, dat every gentleman will see the
necessity for dis resolution to day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

Il want to see some of your gimlets. :"
said a greenhorn one day, as he entered
hardware store. The dealer took down
several parcels, neither of which suited -
"Well, then what kind do you want here
is almost every variety" "Why, darn it,
| want them what borss square holes
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
TIN CONSERVATIVE c)IVII'lIDI.
Resolutions Adopted--Plan Of Organi-
zatiOn, &c.
THE SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The Convention was called to order at II
o'clock by the President. The proceedings
were opened with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Pc
tel kin, of the Episcopal church.
The reading Of the minutes of the previous
day, was, on motion Of Colonel Boiling of Pc
tersburg. dispensed with.
The first business in order was the report Of
the committee on Business. It reported as
follows. through MIR. Daniel chairman of the
committee;
Report of the Committee.
The Committee on Business beg leave to re-
port.
That they have prepared a series of resolu
tons which they submit for the approval Of
the Convention.
They report a plan of general organization
of the Conservative voters Of the SAFE, which
they submit, in like manner, the details of
which are numerous, and need not be sci forth.
They recommend to the convention that a
committee OF FIVE be appointed by the presi
dent of the Convention, whose duty ii shall be
TO prepare and publish at such time as h
State Executive Committee If one be appoint
edf may deem advisable, an address on behalf
Ct fhe people of Virginia 10 the people OF the
United States.
Several other important matters have been
referred to he committee:
An address 10 the Senate and House of
Representatives OF the United States another
address to the Senate and House of Represen-
tat:yes in Congress assembled, from Col. Mcors
| of Rockbridge.
A series Of resolutions submitted by Mr.. W
W. Hancock, Of Chesterfield.
A resolution proposing committee to con-
/ fer with General Schcfeld, upon the pyopriety
u u. /
and surpress.ng military drills among them
and other matters connected with that subject
| A resolution to the effect that his IS a " iitt
Mans government, and that it is the mission
OF the Conservative party, North and South, tc
preserve 1t rs such.
| series Of resolutions adopted by publit
meeting in Hanover.
4 resolution that it is eXpedent for tht
/ Convention to memorabilia Congress on til;
subject of our grievances, and also to address
| the people of the Northern, Western and East
, IN State on the same subject.
A resolution by Mr.. Turner, of Richmond
that an address TO the people Of Virginia h
/ prepared by the committee and reported TO th'
| Convention and also plan Of organization
for he State at large.
All of which the committee have had under
consideration; but from the extent and magni
tude Of the topics presented, and The shori nes
of time which could be employed m maturing
such measures as they suggest, (turther thai
they are embraced in the former part of thf
report, the committee recommend that thes
several matters be referred to The Central Elk
ecutiye Committee shonld one be appointed, t.
be properly disposed of.
All which the committee respectfully sub
| nit. r. T. DANIEL. Chairman.
Mr. Good called for the reasiing of the res
olutlons reported by the committee.
This was Zone by john Randolph Tucker
| To-, follows
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
Estr ay Steer.

"AS taken up by the subscriber. on the
18th of November, 1867, an estray
STEER-red from the head to the shouldees-
remainder white-two red spots On the right
side-red up to the knees-left eye blind-both
ears cut otf-and a slit in the left--snpposea to
be work OK, and was appraised at $40. The
owner will prove property, pay charges AMI
take him away, or he will be disposed of sae-
eerdng to law. ss$1swN
Nov 2s-2t JONATHAN FADELY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

A paper says. that General Butler
has taken hold Of the national finances. )"
In the name of the public creditors, we
hope not!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

A man got so deep into debt that not one
of bis creditors was able to see him fol
months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

Chicago is an Indian word, meaning
"much wind " Prophetic indians!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
Dissolution.

TE1HE copartuership heretofore existing under
! the style and firm of Cobb Dc fcCahan is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. E. L. Cobb will
liauidate the unsettled business of the firm All
persons indebted to are requested to come for
ward and settle without delay.
T. L. COBB,
]. T. MeCAHAN.
Woodstock, Va, Dec. IS, 1867
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SIP5LD ARRIVAL Or
Fall & Winter Goods
At FRAVEL e. LACEY'S,

WHO are now receiving their second supply Of
reasonable G@ GOODS, -RA selected
with greet care by one OF the firm. Their stock
viii be found TO be most attractive and complete;
and having been purchased at present reduced
rates will be sold at the lowest possible prices for
cash or produce. Dec. 10, 1867.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

THE subscriber will continue the business,
at the old stand opposite the Court House Crate
full for the unexpected patronage extended to
him. he feels assured that his manner of doing
business meets he approval of the public, and
is encouraged to continue the one price cash sys-
tena and 10 put DOZEN the price Of goods as fast as
there is a decline in the markets.
Very respectfully,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19
THAD. STEVENS HOLDS AN INTERVIEW
WITH MINED DELEGATIONS FROM
VIRGINIA AND N. AND S. CAROLINA

WITH MINED DELEGATIONS FROM
VIRGINIA AND N. AND S. CAROLINA.
WAsHINGToN Dec. IA mixed delegation
from Virginia and N. and S. Carolina waited
on Thad. Stevens yesterday, and the following
conversation was elected.
Stevens regarded the impeachment business
The Virginia delegation said the failure would
work seriously against reconstruction.
Stevens said he thought it could no, fail to
be otherwise than an injury, and mutual re-
grets over the affair were exchanged.
"A n. Carolina negro named Harris said they
could get on in that State very well that the
northern whites were more frightened about
negro suffrage than the white southern men
He said that Gov Holden was the life blood
o. the Republican, party in North Carolina.
The Virginia delegation represented the ST.
uation as critical, anil unless Congress came to
their relief the sufferings of the colored people
and the white Unionists would be terrible
Stevens said he favored the repeal of the re-
construction clause requiring a majority of The
registered voters to ratify constitution.
The Va delegation thought that was good.
but further suggested law empowering the
conventions already called to establish provis
ional governments Immediately. Thus if the
constitutions We're defeated they would at least
have loyal State officers.
Stevens said he had drawn up bill with
two or three beneficial provisions One pro-
VISION was 70 leave II to d majority to affirm or
reject the constitutions; anu another. that the
present conventions shall, as independent DO
dies, establish governments in lieu of district
commanders as soon as the constitutions were
ready for Submission to Congress-
The delegations all approved this
Stevens asked whether the sold masters"
would be able to seduce the negroes from vo-
ting properly.
Harris of N. c. replied that the negroes were
dependent on their old masters for their daily
bread, and there was danger. but he hoped the
negroes were capable Of enduring great priva-
TONS
Cook (negro) of Va. said Harris's remark
applied as well to his State as N. c. In Rich
mond so blacks had lost their places by vot-
ing the Republican ticket.
Stevens hoped the whole southern vote would
be cast for the Republican party This would
elect Republican president and insure the
triumph of reconstruction
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

Civility costs nothing is some
thing to your credit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

BY burning small quantity of sulphur
in and near place infested by ants, it il
said they may be driven off
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-12-19

''Our idea is" says fellow who had
got shrew for a wife, that
''Woman's love is like Scotch snuff,
We get one pinch, and that's enough
An old darkey says:
"Woman's love is india rubber
1t stretch de more de more you lubher."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26
The Port Of Memphis.

The daily report from the rivers shows
no improvement
The popular City Of Cairo will leave
for st. Losis this evening at Eve O'Clock,
with Capt Bob Reilly in command.
The Bertha is announced for New Or
leans at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The Peoria City, Capt. Silver, is ad.
vertised for st. Louis at o'clock.
The Myrtle will leave at 8 o'clock for
Vicksburg, and the Yazoo and ITALIA.
hatohie rivers.
The Rubicon is announced for Vicks-
burg and the bends at FIVE o'clock.
The Pilgrim is announced for Little
Rock at FIVE pm.
The Commercial returns to White
river, leaving at FIVE o'clock.
Steamboatmen can save money by get
ting their printing executed at the PUB-
LILO LEDGER office, our arrangements en-
abling us to do work at rates that will
compare with any establishment in the
West. We invite stcamboatmen to ex-
anime our styles of work and prices. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26
LOCALS In BRIEF.

Deputy Sheriff Swan is very i'll.
S. M. Guest, groceries. Where is he
fernando road, south of South street.
- The work of paving Main street,
suspended by the rain yesterday, was
resumed this morning.
We regret to learn that Mr.. John
S. Toof, of Toof, Phillips. & Co., and
Mrs. Toof, are quite i'll at their resi-
dence on Adams street.
Mr. W. c. Thompson handed over
nearly $500 as the receipts from the ben
eft last Wednesday night. The sum
realized from tickets in the hands of the
committees is not known.
= The friends of George Stahl, Esq,
the well known attorney, we're startled
yesterday by news of his death. His
appearance on the streets, in perfect
health, shortly afterward, gave the EN-
phatic lie to Dame Rumor.
= Mr. A. H. Gueisse yesterday com.
planned at police headquarters that a
pocket-book containing 1920 and note
for 500 had been stolen from his room
at Front street boarding house. De-
tective Hastings, on investigating, dis
covered the missing property in mat
tress under Gueisse's bed. 1t has NOT
transpired who placed it there.
- Emmons & Son, No. 10 Jefferson
street, and 1893 Main street, have received
Turf, Field and Farm, Metropolitan
Record, Irish People, Freeman's Jour
nal, Criminal Zeitung, Irish Citizen
John Mitchells new paper, Old Guard,
LIE Bonton for November, New York
Ledger, Chimney Corner, Literary AL
bum, Boston Pilot, Lacrosse Democrat
and dailies from everywhere.
= Dizziness reigned in police courl
this morning. Not even the shadow oil
an excitement could be extorted from
the few cases presented The Hash
of few applicants for justice was
quickly settled>by His Honor Commits
sioner Richards, but not a single dollar
dropped into the police strong box. The
pail of gloom rested on the court room,
and the dark shadows gave everything a
ghostly appearance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26

ARREST OF A NEGRO ON SERIOUS
CHLReE.-Yesterdsy officer Leaby ar
rested a negro named Jim Patterson,
charged with outraging the person of a
white woman who gave her name es
Lucy Stone. We learn that Mrs. Stone
is from Knoxville, and is a widow, her
husband having died in the army during
the war. 1t seems that she lived in the
building also occupied by Patterson and
bis wife, who was sick, and whom she
was nursing. According to her story,
Patterson entered her room, and by dint
Of threats and brute strength, succeeded
10 accomplishing bis base designs. Mrs.
Stone is in delicate health, while Psiier-
son is big, burly fellow. Il is charged
by Patterson that she is a woman Of loose
morals, but the fac, remains to Be
shown. An examination Of the case
will be had before Esquire Miller at two
o'clock this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26
Attnchment suit.

j. B. HILL vs.. J. s. RIcHNoND, Case No. sos.
Samevs. same, ease No. 1854. Sameys; ssme,
case No. 81 ;. Some ". same, No. Sets. De-
fore S. A. Moore. J. p.
rI,HE PLAINTIFF, J. B. HILL, HAVING
Il suod out a Judicial Attachment IN each Of
the forecoiug cascs, now pending before me-
arairst the property and estate Of the defend
ant. j. $. Richmond, ana the iaid Attac hmcnt
h1rinr been levied on properly and e. tate OF
the said defendant. Il Is therefore ordered that
tie said j. 8 Richmond do enter his appear
nnce a. the Eaii Court on or before the apth day
of November, 1857. 10 plead. answer OF dCmur
10 TIE aid plaintiffs lciion, or TIE same will
H. taken for confessed. and the eases set lor
hearinr ex parte. aad that copy Of this order
BE- published once a week for four confeclltlFe
Ts SsS. % '"' 3. A. MOORE, J.P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26
Monetary and Commercial

PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE,
Saturday Evening, October 26, 1861

PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE,
Saturday Evening, October 26, 1867.
City Scrip is getting little frmer. Thebuy-
ing rate by dealers this forenoon was 4Oc. and
42c selling.
Police Scrip We quote st zoo buying and TOO
SOC selling.
County Scrip is not in demand, and the sup
ply is small; zoe buying and 75GsOc selling is
the prevailing rate.
There is little change in Tennessee money.
which we quote as before: Bank Of Tennessee
told issue), %; Bank of West Ten
nessee. 40; Bank of Chattanooga, 10; Bank Of
Middle Tennessee. 30; City Bank. so; Msr-
chants Bank, 95; Northern Bank. 90; 0coee
Bank, 10; Planters Bank, 9s; Union Bank. 90;
shelbyville Bank, 50; Southern Bank, 20; Ira
ders' Bank, 20. Nothing is transpiring in
stocks.