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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-07

CASH DRAWER RoBBERY.--A youth
named Colligan was caught with mis- hand
in the cash drawer of grocery on Nichol.
son street, Rockets, yesterday. The fellow
begged piteously, and was allowed to &C
free after surrendering the plunder.
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CITY RAILwAY.-A numerously- signed
petition praying the City Council TO compel
the City Railway Company to run their cars
all the way to Gillie's creek, as provided
by the charter, is being circulated.
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RESTAURANTS, &C.


VETEL LIE, RESTAURATEUR, No.
N 1904 MAIN STREET. has constantly on hand
all the LUXURIES and everything in season that
can pc obtained In this lattudc--all served up in
the best style mt his tables or furnished 10 prfkF
for dinners parties In his own sa9gns or ut the
residences Of citizens. - 49,
the hG5. .GG5s ilG!s,4lR sl1d BREWED DRINKS At
his bar. Excellent CLARET. suitable for the sea-
son. ut 0,tiy ffty cshtS per bottLe.
TURTLE SOUP and STEAKS TODAY. jy
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SYCAMORE CHuRCH.-The congregation of
this church have not yet engaged success
sor to DR.. Hopson. Rev. DR.. Brooks, of
Kentucky, has been called. DR.. Brooks is
q popular divine.
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PERSONALITY. Thomas Pollard, we'll
known physician of this city, leaves Rich
mond to-day for Europe ria New York.
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HORSES AND MULES.


NOTICE-MULES AND HORSES.-Just
In arrived, and for sale on very accom- FN--y>
modating terms, at the Exchange Livery AsS
HUNDRED MULES and HORSES, amongst them
some broke mules, and several pairs OF No. coach
horses. and mares suitable for farm purposes,
mh3l JOHN 3. DAVIS.
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'.lA5.RPETS, SHADES, &c.

w NDOW SHADE DEPOT
WINDOW SHADE DEPOT !!
be,weo, -, 1895 MAIN STREET,
b. COIL GnI na t!teehth and Seventeenth streets.
l. an, IiaEN The cheapest Window Shade man,
IL h4. IN us old tricks, keeping down high prices
city: la,s.,,' ,,'fgest assortment OF SHADES In the
>L4d.s Vii Styles III Gold, Velvet and Painted
'' ~ a. ,he hAtures To match.
H!yb ,., CLEAR THE TRACK!
DEN. Ir ,ss, .ls, dp%n You come. All know COL
od stand en- ~! 8 had the cheapest Shades at his
in Maho,.,. TABLE OiLCLOTH
al! the rn1a.y' rosewood, Oak and Marble, and
Dr!l and Dm.i biack, Tor covering carriages, in
price D"Sh l. Looo Paper Shades at yo,ir own
scderns' ns'-SL4aes made To order. storekeeners and
=~=------rlIicd ==-----~-Ild at New York prices. ie am
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PERIoDICALs.-Turner, 1ll4 Main street,
favors us with an attractive No. of Harper'S
Bu-0r and other periodicals.
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TOBACCO PRESSES & BOXES.

TOBACCO BOXES.-Use WHITLOCK'S
4 PREMIUM TOBACCO BOXES. A compli-
Inentary premium awarded for my boxes At the
fair In Richmond IN October, and also at the fair
In Danvlle In November, 1857, for style, material
used. and eIactness. Examine my stock OF lurn-
vinced that II is thoroughly seasoned. CADDlES,
HALE BOXES THREE-QUARTEK BOXES,
and CASES, kept constantly on hand. Boxes
carefully put In shocks for ship msnt
K. II WHITLOCK,
corner Of Eighteenth I'd Cary streets.
nv I'm
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REERIGERATOfsS. &C.

DEFRIGERATORS.-We have another
Al lot of INTERPRETATIONS Of our own manu-
flcturc. which will sell as low any house In
the United States. Give Us a call.
Old kcfrigerators refined.
NOUNTCASTLE'S,
jc ~ $40 Broad street.
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PREACHING By Rev. DR.. Curry at the
Second Baptist church every night this
week.
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A CALLED MEETING of the City Council
takes place this evening.
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DENTISTRY.

| Il: =: L. kLOEBER (DENTALgMsA
NUNS No. 9o2 BROAD STREET caSYYIs
Cia D. NA..l inserts beautiful ARTIFI-
twrn,,. II / II on the NULCANITE BASE for
tion - w 'llr'y dollars per set. Particular atten-
yti1n ~ y, al operations necessary to the preser-
lar ter,l, w natural teeth. Correction Of rrr.,-
"r dental .,'hihG, extracting, and the treatment
aeee generally. my "a
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Board-sa per day, so per week, s7S per month.
ms @@-tl5Jy
,r,nr IAcKSnN RIVER HOTEL IS now

u1uE JACKSON RIVER HOTEL is now
owu Tor The accommodation Of HOARD-
- 'I'.~..,re I'm 0Ilcst Of a nice SUMNER RE-
sort viii lud This place admirably suited to their
cent There are good ALUM SULPHUR, and
.CiIkLYBEhTE SPRINGS In Il short distance Of
gh,.,anf" viii be well supplied with all the DELL
rStlFS OF TIE SEASON.
Boavi by ta" month. $50: chiidren uhder Ten
vrar< of axe aud servants, Slf5o
J. A. COGBILL,
Jackson's River Depot.
f.7 ~ Allegheny county. Virginia.
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DRUCE HOUSE, WAYNESBORO, VA.
ID The proprietor having recently repaired and
rtfurul>hed his house In the town o! WayncsbOr0',
which was formerly known rs the '.Wayncsboro'
House." IS now prepared to accommodate the
travelling public or persons who wish to board by
the month week, or day. The HOUSE IS situated
Main street at the end ofhe street leading from
the depot Ii IS surrounded by fine shade trees,
and IS Of the most ghtul summer places IN
the Valley.
iv At GEORGE 4. BRUCE.
DOARD FOR SEVERAL FAMILIES,
1 for the summer, can DC obtained at very
pleasant place in Abemarlc county For terms
SAMUEL VI. PRICE,
iy 3-7t& Richmond, Va.
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4irl1mond 1ispatrh,

THE CIRCULATION OF THE ''DISPATCH "
rs LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATION OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THIS CITY.
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T. delightful Mountain Retreat. thirteen miles
H. 1a' ,i.H >iauut"n, directly on the Warren
It- l"L 'hd tiarris"nhurc turnpike has been un-
.'E0H% improvement for the last year and viii
june i'''' u 'i''''i' "ii 'i'e t0' oi
i"sons leaving Baltimore, Washington, Rich
,G - L$4chouTg, arrive At this place the same
~ M ABLE is supplied with the BEST FARE
IN" IL" al rcrlcncc OF many years as the lessee
- @he oL llir nuest Watering places In Virginia as
0tu't' 'hc proprietor flattcrs himself that he
~, ~, t' aho 10 AFFORD satisfaction and pleasure to
>tr,. i" tial, thr Augusta White Sulphur and Alum
"'ut u pleasure.
sN "DyD MUSIC has been provided for the season,
viii ul corps or attentive and efficient servants
WI be on hand 10 attend 10 the wsntg of quests
80 or RATES $3.50 per day, SIS per week,
'"o'e deduction from the above prices
'nllics wishing to remain two
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r OCUST GROVE.-This delightful SUN
4 MER RESORT. conducted for many years
past by John S. Cooke, Esq. two miles from Greer
wood depot. Virginia Central railroad, Will be
nprncd for visitors on the first Of July. 1855.
TERMS $3O per month, $40 per week:
Address, a. Il. 1ANCEi; Jh:,
ic 22-Im Greenwood Depot. Albemarle, Va,
Petersburg Fuder and Norfolk pirginidn copy.
and send bin To A. h. Y. Jr.
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SIMMER RESORTS.
,ur HOT SPR l N G S ,
l. BATH COUNTY, VA.
..,.,py1NG IN TEMPERATURES FROM
-,.,.r<ry.,IX TO ONE HUNDRED AND
.rvrr DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
,,,rsA \. MCCLUSG. Manager.
c. TAHpY 6 CO., Propilctors.
=. WILLIAMS Resident Physician.
.,.rr Rr OPENED TO VISITORS JUNE lsr

.r,., ,I.,,3 has been recently enlarged. and new
-" instructed. No expense or effort has
'.. .,.,rr.H .ty ilQ proprctors 20 render this
".". 'trqt.~lr.. rtacr IS comfortable rs possible
,'.','s.. ... T.rlu. waters here have been well
.,, r.. ~. re- fnAu ha!! : century 10 possess In
-. t...., luric Alternative, detergent. and
."" -, .r.,-,Hu, and have become Justly cell
80 '..,.r n.n Err ~ rheumatism, gout, diseases
'r,", f,,,~ -k.r bladder, and womb paralysis,
" ' ,f. ~ injury ur scrious cfusion contraction
"r s.f,.. ,... & Gis, dIarrhna, and dyspepsia ac-
',,.rt.4 with sore mouth and tongue.
r,ttr f~t:r .nr North ria Orange and Alexan-
Ida railroad o. t,or"msville, thence rfa Virginia
rsr.,t.r { COS stage line over turnpike road 10
;i.. ~rrtUrs-atstauCc, t:;rnty miles.
rauit from lh, South vtd Richmond or Lynch
lt.~,aui Virginia Central railroad 10 Milboro'.
4 .t-w turnpike from Covington 70 Hot Springs
rs now uutcr construction which VIII pass through
,he beautiful valley of jackson's river and by the
magnificent falls in Aleghany county, This roao
t.rI1rCtCd 10 he finished by July lst. and viii
shorten tho Stage ride several miles, while the pas.
s.nse- viii Hc saved the fatigue of crossing the
mountain and enjoy the opportunity OF seeing the
aHe scenery of of the most beautiful valleys In
VirEI"ia.
1 HAND OF MUSIC engaged for the season.
Fhtc large BATHROOMS. BILLIARD ant
BOWLING SALOONS fitted up, &C.
For descriptive pamphlets and circulars apply
IL &. TARDY K CO..
post-ofce box SIT. Richmond Va. or TO
j. a. MCCLuNG. Manager
Hot Springs, Va.
Board-s9 per day so per week $75 per month.
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very juvenile age, his attentions to the ladies were
particularly noted with whom, allow me to inform
him, his stock has considerably advanced. Long
may he wave.
The kindness courtesy and hospitality OF Mr.
Gates were acknowledged by the adoption OF ap-
propriate resolutions by n meeting held on the
ground Neither he nor his lady can be awarded
too much praise and gratitude for the liberal exhi-
btion Of the qualities above Indicated. The snper-
utendent. under whose fostering care the school
remains In a very fourishlng condition. did every
thing that kindness and prudential regard for the
comfort OF all concerned could suggest and Is en-
titled To high degree of credit.
Your reporter feels assured that neither "time.
change, or circumstance, can ever obiiterae
from the minds Of those who participated In the
festivities Of this occasion the many pleasing and
Joyous incidents connected with It.
''Tlme will the impression stronger make.
As streams their channels deeper wear.
We cannot conclude without wishing the excel
lent superintendent, ID the large, Intelligent, and
Interesting school which he presidcs, many
similar returns Of their anniversary period. n.
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| VI. wy VAN GUANO.-Fifty tons PERI
VAN GuANO now landing IND 70 1I,a nlC
Ny.g ALLISON X ADDISON.
l2o Cary street.
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NTAHIETY SPRINGS.-This delightfu

Z ! i
sft!uIn"r resort. situated fifteen miles west OF
S,auutoi on the Virginia Central Railroad. VIII
n. opened for the accommodation oi guests on the
E,hJuuc. go
Business men wishing Il retreat for their families
during summer will have every advantage here
From Richmond Baltimore, Washington, and
o,l,r cities, they reach these springs on the same
,,lyat 5 O'Clock i. NJ
seven different kinds Of water, and, agreeable TO
auY|ysls, Of superior quality.
The cars stop nj the door.
TERMS S35 per month, $40 per week, 81 per day.
Ch1,rcn under twelve years and servants han
pricc. Bathing In Healing Water gratis.
7. 4 NJ. BURRUSS,
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DEFRfGERATORS, REFRIGERATORS,
IN REFRIGERATORS. at cost prices.
. Also. WArER-COOLERS and TIN SAFES at
the lowest prices. GREGORY & CO.,
ie I8 lIIT Main street.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
w GREENBRTER COUNTY, WEST VA


These SPRINGS so long and favorably known
to the seekers Of health and pleasure, will be open
for the reception of visitors on:the LIST of JUNE.
With extensive improvements and a general re-
furnishing of the establishment, we Will be pre-
pared for the comfortable accommodation OF from
FIFTEEN HUNDRED TO TWO THOUSAND
PERSONS.
HOT AND WARM SULPHUR BATHS,
so eminentiy serviceable in connection with the
internal use of these ALTERAT1VE WATERS
are always at the command Of the visitor
One Of the best city BANDS OF MUSIC VIII M be
in attendance TO enliven the LAWNS ana the
BALLROOM, and suitable LIVERY VIII be
open TO the of those who may desire to Indulge
In horseback and carriage exercise. ~
In addition to other amusements. the proprletors
have provided new and elegant BOWLING AL
LEY and BILLIARD-ROQM.
Charges viii be THREE DOLLARS day. or or
EIGHTY DOLLARS per month; children ulae!
ten wears and colored servants, half price; white
servants according To Accommodations
No effort or expense will be spared on the part OF
the proprietors TO manage this establishment IN
mariner best calculated TO promote the comfort o.
visitors in every .espect. -,
White Sulphur Springs,
,a1a I'm West Vi.yinia
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This elegant establishment Is surpassed by none
In the country.
JOHN L. BALLARD,
~ 7-lw Proprietor.
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Persons route to the Virginia Springs, SUP
PER, LODGING, and BREAKFAST, ~.
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cEA-BATHING AT COBB'S ISLAND

CEA-BATHING AT COBB'S ISLAND
y This delightful summer resort, situated eigl-
Teen miles northeast uf Cape Charles and eight
mics from nearest main land. IS rapidly growing,
tn become one u: the most attractive places on tie
coast Of America.
IT. pleasant pure. and delightful hrcezcs. giving
strength L. the Invalid Will never be forgotten by
those who have heretofore enjoyed them.
Furnishing "f our houses and general beauty OF
rtr grounds.
The surl-hathing IS on grand scale. and cannot
n~ surpassed, being perfectly safe, with an abund-
Aunr"f hail-houScs
Shooting, fishing, and boating cannot be cNcclleG
an the continent with an abundance OF boats and
experienced men 10 attend to the wants of visitors,
with other rauuacmcuts-Dowling saloons, billiards.
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OFFICE VA. STATE INSURANCE CoArANY,e
RICHMOND, June %, 1868.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANY
/ have declared u DIVIDEND or FOUR PER
CENT. out OF the profits fe- the last SIX months,
payable 10 the stockholders on and affer the lth
jy l-iw Secretary.
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A MERICAN TRADE PALACE, No. AZ

a MEKICAN TRADE PALACE, NO. 4Z9
IN BROAD STREET.-Just received at the
American Trade Palace another beautiful stock
of SPRING and SUMNER GOODS:
Beautiful Lawns. fast colors. zoe. per yard /;
Check Muslin, I8c. and upwards Beautiful Dotted
Swiss Muslin, Csc. and upwards; Ladies' and
Misses Hats loc. and upwards: Ladies' and
Misses Shaker Hoods. 15c. apiece; Beautiful Plain
ful Satin-striped Lenos and Mozambiques double
width, Csc. per yard worth 4oc.; Beautiful Prints
fast colors, 10c. and upwards; every style and
quality ofLades,' Misses and Gentlemen's Gloves,
very cheap. Silverware, Jewelry, and Albums In
great variety, very low. je 2ol S. HEISE.
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DRY GOODS.

TUST THE ARTICLES FOR THE SEA-
eE son.
LIGHT GRENADISE SIIAWLS, all styles;
BLACK HERNANI SHAWLS beautiful bor-
derS:
EMBROIDERED and PLAIN GRENADINES :;
LIGHT. DARK. and MOURNING LAWNS;
COLORED and BLACK BERAGES;
WHITE PIpUFT, the chca pest in the city:
| WHITE CAMBRIC and CHECK MUSLIN, 20
and CSC.
Splendid BLEACHED COITo>s, lOc., l2sc., and
shilling:
SILK and LINEN FANS OF all colors
PLAIN and BEADED PARASOLS III Il sacrifice !;
BOILED SILK UMBRELLAS very cheap
All sizes FRENCH CORSETS AT 81:
WHITE POCKET HANDkERCHIEFS at l2;c.,
all linen;
WHITE HOSE and HALF HOSE at lsc. per
WHITE LINEN DRILLING and DUCK, the
SUMNER CASstMEkEs in great variety; and
4 full stock of Towels, Napkins. Doyles, IA
BILE Cloths, Quilts, Hoop Skirts Hosiery, hits.
Hair Nets, Ribbons, Buttons, Betting and Clasps,
Ruflings Embroidcrlcs, Laces, Collars and Cuffs,
Shirts and Shirt Bosoms, and everything In the
DRY GOODS line. which we offer At the most rea-
sonabc prices as our buyer has inst returned from
attending New York auctions. having bought bar
gains. WILLIAM TEALHIMER & SONS
No. 3l5 Broad street, between Third and Fourth
and also 1919 Main street (EZckicls oil Stand). "
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RANKS AND b. .KERS.


OFFICE MUTUAL BUILDING FUSp)
AND DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK, J
RICHMOND, VA. July l, 1867
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
L Institution have this day declared SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF THIRTEEN AND
ONE-HALF [lsN PER CENT: on their capital
stock free of all tax. and payable In cash ~ their
Office on AND AFTER July :. 1868.
jy2-lw THOMASS :. ARMiSTEAD. Cashier.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Number of polices issued, l,o3t-insuring !, g. s67,
2O0-one claim, S. 900. Showing the largest average
Of policies of any American company, and success
that is unparalleled IN the first fiscal year
DOWMENT POLICIES, and also POLICIES
upon RETURN PREMIUM PLANS.
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BOARD REDUCED TO 50 PER DAY.

he best accommodations In the city OF Richmond.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-10

M. Joha BrosshA. v,ll plaE !. WAsA,ss
ington next week.
.-Bsech.. Win no. aivs lin -.
= Norwood. !"
-Diekeas replies to III e(lrefa pfes
In ! psiatsd form. = u: Aply
sisA yosr nodess reqasas S6ald - 80
sonabiy possible. " .ss-
Easea B. Anthoay osns, 81 Nan
- ~ Z. Hllsbsry sdit ths~ k.ees.s,
: = Spseel Il
4 3 dSvoSe1 "a lenals su6sags ard ''vafiosa
eaa64 -
u Ssees.I 49, :; $500 " y Is isssss g.
80, yestirdsy norhisa. hsivxs shSss0sh.
q Of Erastus b. 3ieelov, the inveassss end
was associated syitk him IN estaanes4p ~
looms used by tits company.
The Vienna journals state that Z sos.anA
,Spesul ssrsip ~ ~ tspsesar aAs1lnllaa1,
m SNe ~ - IL sssssy1 20 1kst4 y
rs Nv nbW being 6fdGkht boufs ~ Fice
Aasaial Tersshe6s Osdess hAss asssay
been given for the manufaciuso q heee
MIN her ois nourpins tApners and tsApesys
DIR. abernethy rarely met hi1 asish; but
on one occasion he Airsy owned that he NC
IL vas sent for by Nm inkeepsr vro hsd .
uuarrei with his wife, Who had sfaTssd biz
face With her nails. 30 that the DOOR msn vas
bleeding md much dit6srred. Abernsthy
thought This m opportunity not fubs foAt fot
a morss hing the offender, and nA{ds .eiad.
n are you moi ashamed Of yourself totrest
your husband thus-the husband Who u The
k..d nj atl--vour head madam. IN f.ct y'
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THERE sppears TO BE- one sensible ''Con-
servstive" in Georgia. II would be well for
the South if every man Who processes loyalty
had she good Asnsesof Ar. Stafford, forpsfly
I lsrtS 5lssH AIldtE. nj oneof ilsA ~ <on-
aelsl5ss s1ea ia HE 6eosn. EaptSaaion.
He says:
MY district is represented By men to the
manor born, who have been reared upon the
soil, whose ancestors have lived and died
there, whose children are here. As TO the
negro, am not afraid OF him ! know him ;
/ have been reared With him. His interests
1 sesesysia&1restae Herigsssa = a,ee
! snd kfudf es2 FhxtShfs ton6dente, q il
eyinced BY the fact that in . district Of more
than 5000 voters, where the colored vote
was more than three TO one, myself and
the gentleman Who have the honor with
me, to represent that district on this floor,
did not have solitary colored vote csst
against Us. The negroes sent me here to
nAkes esyefalsent aAd not divide The spbiis
OF government
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"A y - " - Il
THE American MethndiHs have celebfa,kd
the hundredth yesr Of the existence of tbess
orRsniza,isn in This country In . truly Amer
lean manner. Inst year they were century
old, and in homer Of The event their General
Conference proposed that they should raise
two millions OF dollars TO be applied TO edus
cationAl purposes, apart from their ordinary
contribution Of seven millions Of dollars, aii
raised in one year And this is hot con-
plete return, rs We gather from . late souA-
Der Of thrir leading organ, the - Mkshodist
This vAs, sum has been Subscribed by only
(orry-ive Conferences, whereas there are
.1ixty Rse leaving twenty nass to odd - ~
fund The Methcdis,s now number two mil
hon comm nnicauts, and some eight millions
of onr population 10 their congregations. or
oue Fifth Of ihe whole American people,
These are astonishing facts PIesspue ~
-tke fcHd pfa shotuR lily 1nyeI Ghafr6l for
tie Nesb4fsas ate. perhaps. nose ,1hssosfhiy
iabsedl ~ish vadtcal reputlicanism snan Any
Of the great religious hsdies} and almost en-
tireiy dis met from the church 10 the slave
States. xuh the exception Of the freedmen,
most Of whom ara Ne,hodse., By, ton ppor
. eont1baie to- ibis mighty scchmuiA,ion,
here Is q ; upendcns proof Of the wasith aud
energy Of uif rouGtrymen
Of the triumph of reconst,reiion Nearly all
TIN eesai hehsa IL ~ Methodist church are
heart and soul siih Congress in thia great
stfngyie tor the rYpablicxEixa,ion of In late
rebel States. The bench, me bar, the learned
profeasions. the great iaadassTea, oEths Re-
paflie. each, OF soaFsssa vast poNer On the
producing classes. are adorned by Metho-
lists Bishop simpson, Hon james Hnr
Ian. Sena Or from lows, Eon. Jah1 Evans OF
Colorado, Professor McCiintoek, hnd other
great names are not less eminent FIR their in
fluence o. Neshodisis than for their con.ci-
entious courage rs Rad cal statesmen. When
.ve tell oar RAIDERS that the kecossls IL this
Influential church within the centennial and
the present year exhibit On increase IN charch
membership Of two hundred aud fifteen
thousand, .qivalsnt to nearly ont fourth Of
their whole strength 10 1861, and yhxt within
the preasns year aione they havr built nine
hundred and .hirty-two churches and paFson
ages, equrl 10 nearly three a day. excepting
Sandays, and all this in period Of uapasai
leled fnanc;a! smbsrrasspsnt, We think, We
nsy say human annals present no similar
spectacle. their incr-Ase in church proper
" alone within the present year amounts to
81 DOG, 0ea, of cnnrse exelusirs q. The mag
niGceht full saised for eaucsfion. They re-
port more than million children IN Sunday
Schools Instructed by one hundred ana sew.
senty FIVE thousand teachers As the most
aggressive Of all tte evangelical dennmiua-
ti,,sss. the safeihodists have good reason 10 be
proud of their wonderful progress. The
Church Of Home has good reason to look TO
its laurels ~sth sach an antagonist constantly
al work and always in the 6eld.-p hiiadei
pAia fiess.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-10
THE HEALING PoO1. !

An Exsay for Young Men cn the Crime
81 4oiifnds, Asd the ri.esses ard Ahaser sticb
cfesfe In estueafs - sEs4AsE, ~. tzre aaf-ss Il
Rsiisf fsnf a ssisd isssr erssieFs. fres oieAsss.
Address, Dr.. j. ssf1Lls E0gGIIoS, Howard Also
citation. Psissfsipais. ra- ssvItsf,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-10

Tbs Albany tosrHai aska this pertinent
question: IF Hancock became . second
Washington for obe,ing orders, Is not he Who
issued the orders greater than Washipgtoa?
Th.tiasf tie question which President Johnson
,sz~osa4 Esss placed 1t sks bottcm d kss Han
J epsks nesaaes6 as3ssAy Asissos ssslsdS,sd
him. So h generously lafl j. TO b isfassed,
For if put IN words, i would heys TORI erery
button from every waistband on the coeti !
nent."