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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-27
THE TRACT OF LAND AND
MILL SEAT,

containing 81 acres. This is the tract on which
the ELIZA BETH MILLS, now burned DOWN
formerly stood, and is exceedingly valuable. 1t
lies or Goose Creek, near its mouth, within u
miles Of & lift lock on the Chesapeake 81 Ohio
Canal. The water power is amply sufficient to
drive four pair Of FIVE feet burrs it has right
of way to the river and -four can be taken from
the mill door to Georgetown and Alexandria,
for l. cents per barrel. There is good brick
millcr's house and other out-builIings, and is
WILL adam. cd Tor I'll manufacturing nurnOsns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-27
THE Cotton FARM

containing about St3 acres Of land, bounded for
about Il nile BY the Potomac river, opposite to
the Chesapeake y Ohio Canal, within one milo
Of the above named Mill Seat and within y
miles Of the "Farmwell Depot," on the AloIsn-
dria Loadouu and Hampshire Railroad. The
land is Of good quaity-a part Of it river bot
tom, with about 400 acres Of good TIMBER in
one body. Yhe improvements are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-27

rORRESTS JUMPER Tara certain, re-
liable and speedy cure for Coughs, Colds
and all kinds of Throatsand Lung D!seases,Just
81 ., WlRFIELD s. HALL.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
To COm>ulmptiVes.
COAL o1lt COAL OIL

The safest, best and cheapest oil, for Illuminating
purposes in the market. We guarantee 1t to be all
M1 . represented, and at less cost to dealers than
Gu be purchased in this, or the Philadelphia Mar.
G't Give US a call.
w THOMPSON & CO.,
", mnOesae and retail dealers in Goa Oil Lard, Sperm
"9aIs and Lubricating Oils. S. w. cor. SECOND
wv hARKET Ss., Wilmington, Del. [ap22-lyl
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facas. TO me disect-
ed will be exposed to Public Sale, al the Hotel Of
Wilcox & Niver. .n the Town Of FELTON,. Kent County
Delaware, on WEDNESDAY, the 22d Of DECEM
BER, 1868, al halEpssI 3 o'clock, r. NJ,
All that lot, piece or parcel of land and premises
which were conveyed TO the said VIM. Cain bv
Jose ph Simpson and wife by their deed bearing date
the 22d day of October, A. ID. 1854 and recorded IN
the office Of the Recorder of Deeds IN and for Kent
County aforesaid, fronting Railroad Avenue, in the
Town Of FELTON,. in Kent County aforesaid and
bounded the south and ehst by lands late of Joseph
Simpson, deceased and on the north by land Of John
A. Moore and is said contain 5000 square eet of
land, be the same more or less together will all and
singular the buildings. Improvements. &C.
Seized and taken in execution the property OF
VIM. H. CAIN and AMANDA, his wife, and Ierre
tenants and will be sold for cash by
Idec9-3u s. Nj. COLLINS, late Sheriff
Sherif's Office, Dover, DEL, December Sd. 1868.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
... INDIA,
AND HER p PEOPLE.
Lectures by Rev. JOHN T. GRAOEY.
MISSIONA ARV TO INDIA AT THE

mISSiONAhf ~ INDIA al AnE
Methodist Episcopal Church, Smyrna, DEL,
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 18th,
SUBJECT The People Of India; What they do, and
-.. n, How they dOit
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 29th,
SuBJEcr:-The People Of India; What they Believe
and Why They Believe it.
Lecture to Commence at u o'clock, each evening.
Proceeds to be devoted TO reduction Of debt on
parsonage.
Tickets for Each Lecture, 25 Cents.
One Ticket, admitting ONE gentleman and TWO
ladies' TO both lectures, OIL 90. II. a.. /. !: ,.. -
Chidren's tickets IS admitting 20 both lectures
For sale at the Of James P. Hoffecker and D.
Hamilton. - - s. 5 4 s. des'
PERSONS desiring to make valuable and approciab!e
Christmas Presents need not go to the City they
will be convinced bY calling at the Jeweiry Store Of
J. v. Smith. dee9
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
MRS. MI. a. ROBERTS
Trimming and Notion Store

Mrs. VI. A. X be:ts desires to call the attention of
her friends aud customers to her Winter Stock Of
Go ds comprising of the best selections she has
ever had, such Cahcoes, Musllns, White Goods,
Woulen Goods; White Cassirneres and Crape-lOr
funeral rposes, aud ID complete line Of DRESS
TRIMMINGS. She desires To call es ecial aIten.
ton to n stock Of Lady's Merino Vests, ranging from
81 2i, upward; also u large stock OF DOLLS, which
she is offering at reduced prices, and large guam
tty of CONFECTIONERY, also very cheap. She
has a splendid supply of NOTlONS-everything in
the Notion line.
She asks an examination of her stock. [declCl
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

By virtue Of writ Of Vendiiioni Exponas, 10 dI.
rected. will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Hotel
of Wilcox g. Niver, in the Town of FELTON,, Kent
County, Delaware, on WEDNESDAY the 23d Of
DECEMBER, 1868. al O'clock, r. NJ, the following
Real Estate. to wit:
All the right title, interest property, estate claim
or demand Of him, the said Cato Gray of and in the
following described lands and tenemenis. viz: All
that tract, piece, parcel Of land and premi
ses situated in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County
and State of Delaware. adjoining lands OF John
Bailey. James r. Needles and other lands, and said
contain 81 Acres of land be the same more or less;
the improvements upon which are single story
dwelling house, small kitchen and stable.
Seized ami taken in execution as the property Of
CATO GRAY and will be sold for cash by
s. Nj COLLINS, late Sheriff.
Sheriff e Office, Dover, Del December I'd. 1868.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
NOTICE..

Having sold my Storehouse, with the view 10
closing up my business, hereby notify all persons
indebted to me on book account or judgment note,
TO come forward and settle without delay.
WILLIAM Z. HALL,
Dec. 16, 1868. Smyrna, Del.
INSURANCE NOTICE.-Notce is hereby given
L that the premium on Deposit Notes held by the
"Kent County Mutual Insurance Company" at Dover,
will be due and payable on the FIRST DAY OF
JANUARY, 1869. al which time a dividend Of 10
per cent. will be paid to each policy holder who has
paid premium for one year. The interest or pre-.
MUM lists will be in the hands OF the different genls
by the 25Ih OF the present month. All policies Xp,e
on the first day Of January, al 10 o'clock, M
BY order, GEO b. DICKSON,
dec9 Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
Lost OP Stolen.

AppeS s evening, the 18th inst, was taken. or
APE a%m 1m my carriage. a GREY BLUE ARMY
u. liOo nooD, lined on the shoulders, having
Ny perso"s Tue name !" Ruth" written with pen.
apbelr" :, ,leaylng the above cape at William T.
Vie sni, Informing me ofits whereabouts
suitably rewarded,
Dec r., 's.- DR, COOPER, 81,
f'oOo' ksnton, Del
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
J. I'll. PRIMROSE

Will offer, during the Holidays, Great inducements
His goods new and very desirable. and wilt be
sold during the coming Holidays at Reduced Prices.
This the fourth time he has recruited ais stock this
fall. and the people have already shown their kee
appreciation Of the advantages of a CASH STORE.
Every day is adding to the crowd, and II customers
90 away satisfied and send their friends and neigh
bors He will sell this month at these prices which
are reduced;
Gents Calf Boots dble upper and SOLE $500 worth si2C0
Gents Heavy SlOuRan Boots, at SOC worth 500
Gents Heavy Townsend long legs, at $50 worth TOO
Whole Leather, extra Boot, at 400 worth $50
Water Proof Extra Long Legs, at $50 worth 93e
women's Heavy Leather Boot. at LIS worth 200
LADIES' and Misses Shoes Of the finest make and will
be guaranteed. such as the GrecIan Bend. Button,
Laced, Skating Boots. and all the @ ther styles.
FURs, AT REDUCED PRICES.
Squirrel Sets, at $1,000
Ffeneh Sable, at $50
French. Russian, + Mink Sable. at $50 up to $40 o
NOW is THE TIME FOR PRESENTS.
HATS AND CAPS,
Such as Grecian Bend. Alpine, Young Gent, NObby,
and all the Latest Styles.
A handsome line Of all the different grades and
stI les OF .
OIL CLOTHS,
Just received-EngIish and American.
Every style an d quality Of UMBRELLAS, &c.
.fscs .G ssIH PRIMROSE,
THE BEE HIVE,
| dsco T.. Commerce st., Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
"A Farm for Rent.

lISs 'a. -four miles from chssie er,own. nd ..en
lI pssa1e psspsS n wateI There are upwards of $500
Also hIIsesinfsll bearing, an pp!s Orchard.
: "ep' Office, C6eptsr.o@n, Md rdseis.2t
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
DEATHS.

rsoO IN New Castle county On the lt inst Mrs Ann
the s.tt 81 Mr. John Newsoh Of Appoquinimink Hun
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
MARRIAGES.

bower b, HAMiL the nth inst, IN Christ Church.
a.. = Pleasonton Du HamiI william Denney gr,
ate wm and Miss Annie Dd HAmil daughter Of the
Ou haHii, Of Little Greek HID. 10, b. - q ~.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
THE MARKETS.

,GTOLD QUOTATIONS., STOCK, &e., from
'GIesr Snss. Son, Bankers, Wilmington, Del.
EQUATIONS, Dec. |, 1868, at L O'Clock;
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
Cheaper Stock than ever.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Call Early, and get the Best Selection.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06


In dense fog freight train on the
Kansas Pacific Railroad ran into the
rear of anothcr ;ga..l, about four miles
west of Topeka, on Saturday morning,
John Salamon, engineer, was killed,
and a locomotive and three or four cars
were wrecked, s~w
Samuel S. Shepherd, aged 25 years,
was accidentally shot, yesterday morn.
ing, in Ashland, N. H., while prepar.
ing for hunting excursion,
The inspectors of cigars and tobacco
fOT the XXXIId District of New York
are Samuel Reynolds, Dennis Hogan,
III. J. McMahon, and John T. Coulter.
Mrs. Lincoln embarked in the steam
CT Baltimore, at Baltimore, on Thurs
day, for Europe but her name didnot
appear in the passenger list, and only a
tgw of her personal friends were aware
OF her departure.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06

IMPROVEMENTS One cannot go in
any direction without observing evi-
dences Of great enterprise on the part
of our people. Look where you will.
you see new and costly houses spring
ing up like Aladdin's Palace. Eliza
beth has peculiar advantages - not
equalled by any other place in the
State. Our pulpits are supplied with
those in the vigor of manhood, and
known throughout the state for their
talent and influence. Our streets are
we'll paved and kept in tidy condition.
Our police, ever attentive and watchful,
terror to eyil-doers. Our fire depart
ment. composed Of orderly young men,
are active and efficient as often as occa-
sion requires it. Our schools, both
public and private, have no superiors
anywhere, either for talent or accom-
mediation. In fact, our beautiful city,
containing 23,0O0 inhabitants. noted
for their intelligence and good morals,
is just the place for those wishing homes.
In ten years hence We shall more than
double our population. Now is the
time to purchase home. Real estate
here is in great demand, and many
sales and changes take place every
week. We invite strangers to come
and look at our city; we urge upon
them to settle here-this being the
"land of milk and honey
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06

We are peined to learn from Washington
dispatch that the Democratic brethren are
not well pleased With the political preferences
OF the secretary OF War Of this Democratic
Administration for Gen. Grant. Let us ex-
hort them to harmony. We tried to getth
to keep another man in the War D.partment,
but they wouldn't. Now that they have &C.
cured the man of their choice, away with
these family broils, and let us have peace.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06

DoN'T WAIT.-Our friends are waiting the
result in Pennsylvania, seeming to think that
as the result there requires so will we act.--
Friends, we do not wish to either alarm you,
nor yet to cry peace where there is no peace,
New Jersey must be lost or won by jersey
votes and Jersey action, and all the time be-
tween now and November is required to make
the victory to be sure. Not one hour, day OF
opportunity is to be lost. Our enemies are
not asleep. but in their under ground hauntsl
and in the surreptious manner they are NOV.
ing all the powers at their command to re.
tain the control Of our State. With them how
Pennsylvania goes is nothing, they are de.
termined that New Jersey shall remain as il
has for some time been. We can change the
result only by steady, energetic action. Don't
flag now, that few more weeks will bring to
us victory, the fruits of which we will enjoy
for years.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06
WAN r c o.

Tsyhree or four persons can be accommodated
IL with BOARD in private family, on Madison
avenue, near the Park Rooms communicating.
Terms very low. Address P. o. box ass.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06

Crete has reached the dignity OF a Provis.
ional Government, and the appointment o.
Mr.. Julius Bing as her diplomatic agent il
this country.
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06
Tuesday even'g, Oct. 6.

.a ~
Elizabeth daily monitor., 1868-10-06

PRICES DOUBLE GALLERY,
No. 1856 Broad St., Elizabeth.
THE ONLY ONE IN THE STATE
"AVING one of the most Spacious and Hand
Ia somely- Fitted Galleries of the State, with
eminent and Practical Artists, / feel confident of
suitng the most fastidious This is the only
Gallery in the State having two oky-lights, MAX
ing it both convenient and pleasant for custo
mers, by ebviating the necessity of waiting any
length of time for sitting. | would call partic-
ular attention to my FRAME DEPARTMENT.
Where will be found a larger assortment than at
any other Gallery in the State. GILT ROSE.
WOOD, BLACK WALNUT, and all the different
styles Manufactured, at REDUCED RATES.
Particular attention given to
Life size Pictures,
We respectfully call attention to our PORCE-
LAIN PICTURES, Plain and Handsomely Col
ore6 in Oil or Water COlors. The Latest Sensa-
tion in Portraiture, "MINETTE," or FAIRY
CARDS. Cali and see specimens. Our Motto is
. EXCELSIOR,' and we make it point to
please all, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction. We
DEFY COMPETITION, and acknowledge no su-
periority. The merits of our work must sustain
our assertion.
Pictures Copied and Enlarged to any size
Views Made to Order, and everything pertaining
to the art attended to with dispatch.
+. II. PRICE, Proprietor,
No. 1856 Broad Street, Elizabeth, N. j.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

the Recommendation that il be referred IN IN.
committee on federal relations 80
/ An acf 10 provide for the payment of interest
ard principal OF State bonds was next taken up
and Recommended to be passed. ~, .0,.-T- - =
An act for the relief of Mrs. A. E. Lockett
mskipg an appropriation of ss5 in her favor for
reimbursement OF State taxes oyerpaid BY her as
retail merchant, recommended fer adoption.
An act 10 remove distinctions and improve the
navigation Of Bayon Teche. No disposition made
An act TO provide the Louisiana State Pepiteu.
tisry with machinery, and for other purposes con.
On motion Of Mr.. Noble, this bin WA. r.com.
mitied to the committee on the Penitentiary, with
Instructions to furnish copy of the lease a.
proved BY Gen. w. 8. Hancock. Also, q copy Of
The rules and regulations adopted by the Board Of
Control, February 5, 1868. ~. ....-.. =. 49,.
An act appropriating the sum Of $3.50 to VIM.
flerson, late State tax collector of Union parish
as reimburse ment of an equal sum erroneously
paid by him in 1866 to the State treasurer, was
recon mel ded to the House for adoption.
An ACT appropristing the sum of $ll33 to Mr.. j.
Edmopdston, which sum he claims for his services
as coi9nei OF militia in the year 1865 under Gov.
eInor W ehs. Ihe committee recommended that
the bill do not pass, .
An act authorizing the purchase os soo oo,;as
Of the Civil Code and 500 copies of the Code of
Practice OF Louisiana, and 100 copies eff Hennen,s
Digest. Returned to the House with the recon-
mendation that 1t be referred to the committee on
An act appropriating the sum Of $4,000 to Pierre
Soule, Esq, as q compensation for services rem.
dered In the District and Supreme Courts in the
case Of the State VS.. Louisiana National Bank
twas amended by the committee by substitute
ing $780, instead of s5000." and thus
amended 1t was recommended to the House for
adoption. =
An act making an appropriation of s25, 900 for
the removal Of distractions and wrecks of sunken
steamboats, In Bayou Teche, and to improve its
navigation from its mouth To the town of Nev
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19
Hons, of Representative.

. - ad;ourrrnent
The House met pnrsoant 10 aoJouinmen''
Sneaker C. w. Lowell in the chair.
Prayer. IL,
The reading Of the minutes was dispenseo WIN.
In conformity with a resolution adopted py .oe
House, to the effect that on fridays lne HOUSE se
would take nto ~. ~ the whole
until the same have been disposed sol, tne house
-'~~' int" -o,,,,rrvv ov THE WHOLE.
o~..,,a a. ,ha chair
Morey, Q, V NJ n sct relative TO notaries
public which spPlles prncpsy 20 ,. tn tstsn into
OF the parish oi oLlean' ~ ssc,ion and recon.
consideration, secuoH aon,;on INV
III, neeu ~ g. the annointInent of notaries pub.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

WEAKNESS, but without any quotable ;jecline n.
total sales amounted to 1875 bales. --e
:, In order that our readers may fully understand
me advance In Cotton during the past week. We
give quotations az compared with those Of Friday
evening, September llth: s-rr.--57 800
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

The present frightful fashions disgust French
taste. The Paris fashion article In La Courier
ccmpepcss :. !. My. vi apcvksYs 1t'iugazdeehas
group Of English women walking along the rue
de Ia Paix, who were ike q drove of wild bears
about the jaws, and like flock Of parrots in the
strong and varied colors Of their dresses. Com
nmentary
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

Al BowER-No. IS CABoNDELET STREET
M. Commission and FOrv srdng Merchant Liberal cash
made on cotton sugar Western produce con-
sig ed my friends Messrs Bruce simpson So Liver
pof: Messs Cary, Mcfarland Co. Liverpool ana Lon
So,. Msssrs O. Heneken Palmore, New YORK. nessrs h
sisn sons PHILADELPHIA; Messrs n Coronus Co. mem
NJ Messrs Choutesa Edwsrds 81 Louis; hsssrs hsu
= ong Louisville. and M. c. u. Jordan, Galveston
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

ToBAcco--we have very little movement to
note in this market during the week just closed.
There was some little inquiry for Tugs and baers.
which resulted in sales of q few hoesheads, but
transactions throughout the week! have been
OF very slight character. A few buyers were in
the market making inquiries, but theis views were
generally below those of holders, who, in the
absence OF any heavy receipts, continse firm with
Their offerings. and We have no change to note in
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19
PETITION
DETITION


NouykLLE-ORLEANs, Is August 1868
Honorable Consen Commun de Ia Vile de Ia NouVseOf
leans -. p..ox. c1av
Depxieme District de cette VILE vous nforent respectu
cement GU II necessare de eonstrure des
snr les des depus la Cont jus1u IA rue ue
Dousne pen de vsuoir bien passe @
essaire am obger les prOprieaires are les oan
qutttes face de eurs opretes -. \. In. 8,
Mons cro1 ons qn sera convenaoe que - Nne "
snsTer a rue Clay de Cont la de Ia Douane
80 deDens Ell maniere qui ete A ue
10 rns Cont ala Louis Peasant syoir droit aux me
mes sv,ntsges qui etc fats dautres propret SUI
me nous pEions Autoriser e voyer De ia Ne
tare enperrer Clay della rue Cont Ia rue DC
DOuane. -..-.-., N " da,hrro II o.
ri,ds snr IA me Peters 100 pieds Ia rue Clay.
LEAN PETIT 202 peds Ia rne Clay ZZ pieos sur ID
AvET 200 pieds Ia Clay, 100 Ptds sur Ia rue
ID GRIEFF go pieds sur la rue Clay. -
ri I BERKENY. 50 pieds sur la rue Clay
A IONA 25 pieds sur la Clay.
FELIX LABATUT 50 pieds ssr Ia rue CsS o'pieos SUI
"a n D'MEZA 50 pieds sur Ia rue Clay. "a,
J. A LAVILLEBEUVE IS pieds sur Ia rue Osy 20 peo'
| surl Peters ~. "a r,.d. an
| Ia me CLAW. so peds sur Ia rue Peters. IN,
Noubre total de ptds dams fiet..
fOmbre de pieds appartenant aux petitisnn@Ies.
/
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19
OFFICIAL.


PETITION. .'...,...''''''..'..PETITis
NKw ORLEANS August L. 1865.
To the Honorable the Common Council of the City Of New
Orleans:
The undersigned Property Holders Peters and Clay
Second District OF this cy respectfully beg TO
present the necessity Of sidewalks on the above named streets
from Cont 10 Cusomhouse street, and that your honor
able dy viii ordinance authorizing and compel ing
the property holders have the said sidewalks laid At
We also further beg to represent the propety OF the city
having ay graded macadamized from Cont 70
Cuomhouse street. its expense in the same manner
il has been done from Cont 81 Louis street as be-
eve that the benefits extended TO should be
tended to the same street and in this view We solicit
honorable body 20 instruct the city 20 proceed in
the grading and macsdamLng Of Clay street. from Cont 70
Cpstoubouse
Ard in duty bound we will ever prav.
WILLIAM H. VREDENBUR3, per William Vreden-
burg Jr rs feet Peters and 100 street.
JEAN PETIT 2J2 feet Clay 22 Peters street
4 J. BERKERY 50 feet Clay street.
A IONA, Is feet on Clay street - 49,. "a - p...-.
FELIX LABATUr, 50 feet on Clay stree, :" Oh ie'ei'
street. - . - ,,,-,.xo..
IAVIlIEBEUVs E, Is feet on Clay street, % on
Peters street. -. IN a.. -, ctav s.rast r.
on Peters street $40. -, .,hax ~ saa, ir
Total number Of feet IN square, La WA NNS ~
petition, lisa
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

pound. Hllll = y sS-'' U
The aggregate sales for the week Amounted IN
III 097 bales, against 3506 bales last wick andIs7I
bales the week before. The net receists Announced
to 9S92 bales, against s5l4 bales lastsweek show.
ing an inclose Of 1873 bales, and ll5l bales re-
ceipfs the week before. The exports embrace
22Ss bales, against 20l2 last week, liza bales the
week before, and the stock on hand and on ship
evening Is 40 bales. against s767 bales
last week, and 5161 bales at the close of the nre
y,ous week. The exports for the week were sx-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-15

is said to have been plausible and
gentlemanly, never sinking below
professional deeorum, never rising
to cloquence. Practically, he did
not seem to be able to reach the
dignity of his own attitude as the
representative of a great govern.
ment.
On the other hand, as is univer-
sally conceded, the great New York
advocate planted himself easily on
the high level suited to the occasion.
Every word that fell from Mr..
O'Conor's lips seemed to come
from a mind bent on high aims and
speculations; and in no part of his
mastery argument was this more
evident than when, after brushing
away in reply the minute sophismS
which the light artillery OF the
prosecutor had been throwing, he
stood erect on the great platform OF
lofty craftsmanship and asserted
and enforced the doctrine of.the alb
surdity, the iniquity, and the i'm
possibility of treating the chiefs OF
a conquered cause, with. whom we
had fought as equals and negotiated
on principles of honor and chival-
ry, as petty criminals, to be dealt
with by committing justice of the
peace and prosecuting attorneys,
and bench-warrants and bills of in
dictment; and, nOlIe prOSeqg, signing
a cartel for general exchage of
prisoners with Jefferson Davis to-
day, or receiving parole-a word
of honor-from Robert E. Lee, and
then offering both documents to-
morrow in evidence as technical
evidence of an overt act to treasonl
As has been announced by tele-
graph, the case has been certified to
the Supreme Court Of the United
States for its action on the motion
to QUASI the indictment.