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The New York herald., 1868-02-24

PRUSSIA AND THE RIGHTS OF AxEmcAS CTr-
zESs.-President Johnson's administration will
be Historically memorable Tor o decisive diplo-
matte victory which deeply concerns the mill
lions Of our naturalizej American citizens.
The special Berlin telegram TO the HERALD
which we published yesterday proclaimed
this victory as the result Of negotiations with
which the Hon. George Bancroft, United States
Minister to Prussia, has lately been occupied.
Bismarck has given fresh proof Of his high
qualities as . statesman by Fastening the ac-
ceptanco by the authorities Of Prussia and the
North German Bund Of treaty which secures
tho full recognition Of the rights claimed by
the government at Washington In behalf Of all
Germans who have been duly naturalized and
who have resided FIVE years In the territory OF
our gros. republic. We yesterday dwels al
length upon the immense advantages Of ihis
treaty and upon the fact that II must neces
sarily induce all other foreign governments TO
follow the example Of Prussia rs leading
European Power. That Great Britain may be
the first TO do this Is perhaps foreshadowed by
the notice, which, according TO the cable tele-
gram to-day, has been given by Mr.. William
Forster, OF Bradford, that on the 2sth inst he
will bring forward in Parliament the question
Of the naturalization laws and the rights OF
sslEsxpatriatioE.
The New York herald., 1868-02-24

AAU tSO"o lEO0 "Q0miu9Sous
The special telegraphic despatch which We
publish this morning from Washington de-
scribes tho excitement in the capital as una
bated. II may be inferred, however, from its
transcript Of the speculations which are rife
there that ON "a second, sober thought" cool
heads are beginning to discover that this
excitement is, after all, altogether dspropor-
toned to the actual grounds which exist for it.
No doubt 1t is alarming to hear men who
are usually considered judicious leaders Of
public opinion discussing the relative re-
sources Of the Executive and OF Congress in
case these two branches of the government
should DO driven to resort to physical force.
But it Ii manifest that President Johnson, at
least, exhibits foroearancs equal to his frm-
ness In this trying juncture, and that unless
goaded to extremes by an attempt to suspend
his functions a. soon as he Is presented for
impeachment he will confine himself to mod
crate and legal means Of attaining . solu-
tion OF the difficulty. Two Of these
means he has already used-6rst, the
removal Of Mr.. Stanton, with the appoint
ment Of General Thomas as Secretary Of War
dd interim, and, secondly, the nomination of
Mr.. Thomas Ewing, Senior, Of Ohio, as Secre-
tary Of War. This nomination was made in
the message which arrived too late on Satur-
day, but will be sent in again to-day. Mr..
Ewing, 1t 1, alleged, has signihed his willing
ness to accept the appointment If 1t shall be
confirmed by the Senate. The Senate. however,
in its present mood is unlikely to confirm any
appointment unless Mr. Stanton himself shall
have the grace to cut the Gordian knot by
resigning.
Numerous visitors at the White House and at
the War Office, as well as numerous kilograms
from all parts OF the country, encourage and
exhort the President on the one hand and Mr..
Stanton on the other, in the suggestive Ian
guage Of Mr.. Sumner, to "stick." Mr.. Stanton
was yesterday still eptrenched at the War
Office, but IL was thought he might be tempted
to pass Sunday evening quietly at home Mr..
Johnson appears to be steadfast In his purpose
Of Infringing the questions at issue to peaceable
decision before the courts, by which decision
he wishes to abide.
Meanwhile the impeachment programme
thanks to the unanimity Of the republican
Representatives in Congress-bids fair to be
entered upon at once. But who can foretell
when or how IL will end II is said that the
President will be defended by Attorney
General Stanbery, Judge Black and Charles
OConor.
Notwithstanding all the excitement in Wash
ingto and throughout The country on account
Of the events Of the past few days, there need
be little apprehension that the conflict Of au-
thorisy at the capital will result in anything
but mere legal struggle
The New York herald., 1868-02-24
The shipping Interest.

We published yesterday full and accurate
review Of the shipping interest Of tn, United
States, and particularly Of New York, its
Southern, Californian, European, Eas. Indian
and Australian trade, with statistics as to the
articles of expectation. the wages Of seamen,
the number and nationality Of vessels en-
ployed, &c. The salient point OF this review
is the startling proof which it furnishes Of the
fact repeatedly presented by the HERALD, that
unless the United States are willing to yield
the supremacy Of the seas to foreign nations,
efforts, combined and decisive, must at once be
made by American merchants and capitalists
70 resist the monopoly by those nations Of the
ocean trade. Similar proof IL lik wise sup
piled incidentally by the sad picture Of the
decay Of American commercial interests in the
Levant exhibited In the letters which we yes.
terday published from our special correspond
ent at Constantinople. The American marine
nag is described as being actively superseded
by the English. "The trim, rakish American
barks that formerly gladdened the eyes Of the
Yankee wanderer In the Levant are now super
seded by the huge British screw steamer Is
II not high time that we should organize well
equipped lines Of screw steamers Of our own
and compete again with foreign nations fol
the supremacy Of the seas?
The New York herald., 1868-02-24

public sentiment Wall street is not now tns
pulse of the body polite. The rise OF gold
portends no very serious immediate results
from the crisis at Washington. The fresh fuss
among the politicians is but part and parcel
OF the scramble for the glittering Presidential
prize. The slight rise Of gold is only spas
modic. 1t merely betokens the eagerness OF
speculators to profit by the confusion and
fury Of partisan strife, and honest citizens need
not be alarmed. Politicians and speculators
are, after all, but buzzing flies on the wheel I;
they can neither turn nor stop it Our ma.
tional prosperity will roll on Independently Of
them oil.
The New York herald., 1868-02-24
The National Democratio Conventiss and
the s.Biack Crook"

The National Democratio Conventiss and
the s.Biack Crook"
The National Democratic Committee which
has recently been sitting in Washington de-
cided to hold the nominating convention on
the Fourth Of July in the city OF New York.
The democratic candidate for the Presidency
will, therefore, be chosen in the metropolis OF
the country, to the exclusion Of Philadelphia,
Cincinnati and all the other small towns that
aspired to that privilege. This is well. New
York is just the place for the convention. The
"Black Crook" the Park and the negro min
strels, to say nothing OF the rival operas, will
attract people from the four quarters Of the
Continent who would not 60 to any other city
to attend political convention. Thousands OF
folks will flock here, not 80 much to make
nomination as to indulge, under the pretext OF
political business, In the pleasures and dissipa-
tions of the city. The theatres will be
swarmed, the Park fairly overfowed with
visitors, and even the station houses may reap
their share Of patronage. Not less than half
million Of dollars will be expended among the
hotel keepers, saloons, dry goods merchants,
illustrated "Black Crook" newspapers and
managers during the halcyon days when the
convention is in session, and there will be a
good tim, generally both for the metropolis
and It's country visitors.
We commend the National Democratic Com
mittee for their wisdom both in the selection
Of locality and time. No doubt the inspira-
ton Of the Fourth Of July will guide the con-
ventionists in their choice Of candidate, and
the seductions Of city life will wean even the
Western delegates from their Pendlstonian
propensities, and they will probably 60 with
the tide OF general popular feeling in the con-
vention, whatever that may be, as gently as
sucking doves. What with the Democratic
Convention, the military display and the fire.
works, we shall have an explosive time on the
next glorious Fourth in the city.
The New York herald., 1868-02-24

The RISE on GoLD.-wall street, Of course,
shared and % . certain degree indicated the
general excitement OF last weeks news from
Washington. The rse Of gold, however, was
not 30 considerable a. might have been an
tcipatcd. In fact, the fluctuations OF the
money market are nowadays so dependent on
The wholly speculative nature Of It's transsc-
,ious as no longer TO Offer an uuerrng test Of
The New York herald., 1868-02-24

A DfsnAL DAY roR TIE WALL STREET GAM
BtgRs.-Last Saturday, being national holi-
day, and no opportunity offering for gambling,
shystering and specuating on the strength Of
the exciting news from Washington, was most
dismal day for tho Wall street people. How
fcrvently they must bsva blessed the memory
The New York herald., 1868-02-24

constitution. Still the crisis calls for some en-
phstic expressions Of the will of tho people,
and so let New York at once speak out Let
the people speak.
The New York herald., 1868-02-24


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Butfhar.
ALL THE NEWS.

Good morning TO you, Mrs. Smith,
I've been to neighbor Morse's;
Poor Ben Macbeth Is kicked TO death
BY Charley Cannon's horses.
l thought I'd call around, you know,
But have no time to tarry,
For Susan Ann has got beau,
And just about TO marry.
A charming day to run away,
1t Is so cool and shady
] spose you know that Mary Drew
Has got little babyl
Annie Fall and Rufus Hall,
That we're so grandly mated,
Have had q falling out, they say,
And now they've separated,
Old Jimmy Sing-the drunken thing
Who stole from Mr.. Freemans
And Harry Mott-another sot-
Are dying with the tremens.
Aud by the way, last Saturday,
When was out walking,
heard that Deacon Potter's Sue
Had sued old Farmer Stocking.
do not know how true IL is,
But they tell awful stories,
or that ARRAY the other day,
That happened out at Morey's.
You've heard about the gay White Fawn,
And how some people praise it
never 60 to any show,
Or would go to see It'll fH5I
But 7 must go-I cannot stay
left my bread arising;
But what this world is coming to,
Is more and more surprising.
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RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG II.
II. COMPANY.
RICHMOND, VA. March 2l, l

RICHMOND, VA. March 81, 1868
On and after the 23d instant the
- trains on this road will leave as follows:
Express Train daily n. m.
Mail daily at 2:I5 y. M, except ON Sundays.
itThe 2:i5 p. m. train cciIilects at Petersburg
with trains for Norfolk.
Trains leave Petersburg for Richmond and
all points North and West.
Express Train daily at $50 a. M, except
on Sundays. .. u
Through Mail daily J:25 p. m.
:, Fare to Norfolk, 81. Baggage checked
through. ~
A train will leave the Richmond depot on
wednesday and Friday mornings, at o.
clock, for Glover Hill.
For further Information, INQUIRE at the
Ticket Office, corner of Byrd and Eighth SITS.
l.. II. GILL,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-03

THE Grand Medal of Honor awarded
l. our Mr.. Mccormick at the Paris EXPOSE
ton, is not one of the ordinary gold medals
distributed to other exhibitors, but is one of
the Eleven Special Medals, larger ana more
valuable, awarded only to such articles as in
the estimation of the jury demanded some
extraordinary mark of distinction for their
superior excellence, worldwide fame, and
universal utility.
1t is well known that the jury did not has
tily bestow its honors that the trials in the
field were laborious and persistent tests in
cutting the most difficult crops of grain and
grass, IL, the rain, completely SdtiTated, and
closer 10 the ground than any cutting erer done
IN -4Dse1icd and that these tests were con-
tinued day after day, some of them on the
EmperOr's own farm, and at repeated inter-
walls, SO as to give ample time for reflection
and judicious decision. Though several 9TH
er machines (and among them we are pleas
ed to observe two other American machfnes,)
We're awarded gold and silver medals, yet to
America in general, and to our Mr.. McCor-
mick in particular, belongs the proud dis
tinction of again carrying off the Great Prize
as he did at the former World 'siFair, in 1851,
at London, and in 1855, at Paris.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-03
ALLAN & JOHNSON,
SEED GROWERS AND DEALERS,
Hsa 1906 Main ST.,
RIG HMO ND, VA

~ y II NJ " ~ ~ n
DESCIPTIVE Catalogues for Spring
- of 1868 now ready, and will be forwarded
to any one applying for them.
Particular attention paid to sending seed
by mail.
Upon receipt of catalogue price, we will
onward any Seeds ordered and guarantee
their safe delivery. For Peas, Beams, Corn,
and other heavy Seeds, cents per n must be
added to the remittance to pay postage
There is a special Postal Arrangement for
transmitting seeds by mail, and for all pack
ages not weighing over four pounds it Is the
safest and most expeditions way of obtain
ing them. Large Quantities will be forward
ed according to Instructions.
Remittances by check payment to order.
by Post Office draft, or in registered letters
are at our risk.
Send for Catalogues, and address
ALLAN IL JOHNSON,
., Box 43S, Richmond, Va.
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Testinl Onials:

James ". JVqlcr, ST., and George H.
Clark, of Madison County, Va, say:
We purchased two of your large Self-RaE.
ers and cut a fair crop of wheat with much
satisfaction to ourselves, and at great saw
| ing of labor We do not think your Reaper
as well as your Rocking Cutting Mower, Gone
OF which we also have,) can be eXcelled.-
They are certainly the best we have seen
used out OF the very many different makes.
". B. Wdylamd, of MERCHANDISING, Va,
says:
You ask my opinion of the Mccormick
Self Ral1er. In reply, / will say 1 have work.
ed the Self Ralxer, aud also the Rocking
Cutter Bar Mower to my entire satisfaction.
The Reaper worked well during my entire
harvest, cutting and raking most admirably.
1t is strong, well built, of good material and
workmanship.
lFiRiam P. CAGE, Of Orange County, Va,
says:
have given the Mower n thorough, fair,
and full trial; clearing up fields with it,
wherein was the accumulated rubbish of two
years, very rough ground, wild bushes and
briars, and do not hesitate to pronounce il
as the best Mower known.
Messrs. p. b. Jones and Alexander, Rap
dan Station, William Oyerton, Henry Tay-
lor, George V. McGehee, Mrs. M. b. Chamber
layne, Trevillian's Depot, Maj. Erasmus Tay-
Tor, Charles sStrahan, Orange Court House
them / refer.
Machines sold upon accommodating terms.
A. p. ROUTT, Agent.
Liberty Mills, Va, March 90 lS6S,-tf
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alistrllancous Gra0r.
MANHATTAN
LIFE INSURANIF CAuptNy


VIlE Seventeenth Annual Report Of
Il the Manhattan Life Insurance Coiauauy.
being for the year 1867, exhibits the same
careful lnanagem cnt and steady PROGRESS
that have distinguished this old atIdiS}ph-
lar institution from the commencement
of its operations.
The result Of the years work are in round
numbers as follows:
Total receipts: - 81 600 ono
Disbursements, Expenses, losses, re-
insurance, &c., 950,G00
Surplus 4I0eO00
Surplus, over all liabilities for each
500, 13O02t
Ratio of expenses TO receipts ON each
500 received. 1867
To those who intelligently canvass the
merits of companies before insuring, the
above figures may be submitted without
comment.
OF the prompt and liberal conduct of the
Manhattan in the adjustment and payment
OF losses this community requires no new
guarantees.
feiting.
Notes taken for one half thelife-premiums.
An endowment and non-forfeiting life-pol-
icies, non -forfeitable after one payment
d. ADAlR PiitASANTS General Agent.
W. q. WILLIAMS, Agent, Orange G, IL,
nr, u; w. Row, Medical Examiner.
AlitfCll n, lSli1. I'm
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ENOCEE GRIMES,

Dealer in
STOVES, TINWARE, &C., &C.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THE undersigned respectfully an
nounces to his numerous friends in the
Counties of0range and Culpeper that he has
Just received direct from the manufactures
a fine and very superior assortment of goods
Among the articles are .
Cooking Stoves,
which have no superiors, the first on the list
being the "Noble Cook" This Stove needs
no recommendation now, as 1t stands first
ON the list as being the finest stove in Amer
lea. Second comes the Excelsior" another
fine and colnmodious stove. This stove is a
large fiat top Cook has very superior furni-
ture, and is second only to the Noble Cook.
We have also the Planters Premium, Column
bia, Carroll, Palmetto and the celebrated
Fulton Range, und oubtedly the finest in use.
All of the above stoves he warrants to give
entire satisfaction or no sale. He would be
pleased to have call from some of his coun-
try friends to examine his Refrigerators, as
he Is confident that they will have no more
sour milk or stenched meat, and, moreover,
their Refrigerators will keep sweet all the
time. He also enumerates among his stock
Q line lot Of Ice-Cream FreeZcrs and Water
Coolers. Hekeeps constantly on hand large
assortment ofTin- ware, made by very expert
enced worlSmen, to which he calls the spe-
cfal attention OF country merchants. Roof
ing and Spouting in town or country done
on reasonable terms and under his iinmedi-
ate observation. ~
Call and see him at his store, 43 King ST.,
Alexandria, Va. ENOCH GRIMES.
p. SHE will take off 10 per cent from
any of the above articles to those persons
war.
May %, IS6S-ly.
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GU Ms, RIFLES, PISTOLS,
Sporting Apparatus,
A NJ M u n ITION, &C.

Greatest variety, best quality and largest as
sortment in the city, wholesale
and retail,
No. 81. South Culrert Street, No. SO Cheapside
BALTIMORE, MD. Cf %
/ NAME in part: Fine Breech- Load
ing Double Barrel Bird and Duck GUNS
Double and Single Barrel Muzzle- Loading
GUNS. at all prices; Colts, Smith d Wes-
something new Sharp's and other make Of
Pistols; Rifles of all kinds fine Powder
Flasks, Shot Belts, Game Bags, Eley's Water
Baldwin's Wads; all Kinds of Cartridges
Powder of very best brands Shot Balls also
material for Gunmalxers. In fact, his facili-
ties are such that he can furnish any article
in his line at short notice. Purchasers may
rely on getting good article. A call is res
pectfully solicited
10 ESTABLISHED 1913.
ALEXANDER McCOMAS.
Apri1 IT 126o-Iy
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EalI and Winter Goods,

EsaVI AID Winter Goods.
have just received from New York
l. and Baltimore a large and selected stock
of Goods. These goods having been purchas-
ed since the great decline in prices, enables
me to offer great inducements to persons In
want of goods. / will sell as low as can be
purchased anywhere goods are retailed. All
/ ask is a call, as amsatisfied / can please
Nov. 90 1867. r., w, KINCHEi OE
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INTEREST NOTICE.

THIS it to give notice to all person
l. indebted to the old firm of Sneed Il Thom-
son, who have failed to pay one years inter-
est ON their bond, that shall proceed accord
ing to law ON the LIST day of january, 1868. to
collect the interest now due also, for The
second year. Parties who fail to pay prompt
~ will be taxed with the cost.
A. THOMSON
Surviving Partner of Sneed e. Thomson
December III lS67-tf
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-07-03
NEW RESTAURANT.

NEW RESTAURANT.
I WOULD respectfully inform nv
Il friends and the public generally that I
have just opened new
FIST-CLASS RESTAURANT,
and am prepared to furnish fresh York Riv-
er Oysters. Steaks, Outlets, Chops, Rabbits.
Ham and Eggs. and whatever else the mar
ket Affords all of which will be served in the
best style at moderate prices, Connected
it'll the Restaurant is
Bar-ROOna,
in which choice Liquors, Mountain and Bal
timore Whisky of the best brands, Wines OF
all kinds, Cider, Ale and Cigars will be
found. / will also again call attention to the
fact that furnish Vine for ,SdcranlentdI J)ur-
poses to all Churches within ten miles ofthis
place at cost. All | ask is a call from my old
November %. lS67.-tf. A. G. NICHOLS.
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- A chap went to pork house to
buy pork on credit. First he bargain
ed for lot of hogs ears; next the Clerk
seeming willing to trust, he bought a
hogs head /; then growing bold he said
81 believe l'll take that ham," mo
you WON'T" replied the clerk ; "you're
head and ears in debt now"
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LOOK! LOOK!i LOOK!!i
ORAN NOE RAZAApt
EaAKsahW ARE.

T HAVE OH hand and for sale the fol-
L 10 ing articles.-Augers and bits, of all
sizes, g1mbletS, curry combs, pad, plate
press, closet and trunk locks, thumb Iatches
and latling hatchets, hand saws, and files
saws of all sizes, claw hammers, but hinges,
hand balances, candle sticks shoe tacks and
brads, cut nails to 20, large and small size
scissors, cow bells, two and four prouged
forks, flesh forks, sausage grinders, nutmeg
graters, coffee and pepper mills, cork screws,
superior razors tea and table spoons, spades
and shoyels, erOsScut saw files, rasps tea
and tongs, sat irons, needles, pins, white
wash brushes, scrubbing brushes, shoe brush
es, table knives and forks, white and colored
frying pans, states pencil, looking glasses,
ack, fore and smooth planes, waffle irons,
brace and bits, drawing knives, pots, ovens
low as can be sold In any place where goods
are retai1ed. L, w, KINCHEIOE.
December H. 1867, ffl' tIfsl TfT777
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TO the Ladies',

HAVE just received large lot of
Cloaks-latest styles and very handsome
for grown persons or Misses, which will
where. Ladies will call and examine, and L
Will guarantee can please,
Z. W. kINCHELOE.
November 90 1867
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NOTICE.

EORBEARANCE ceases to be q vir-
Il tue; therefore, all persons indebted to
me for interest money are hereby notified to
come forward and pay up-otherwise | will
be compelled to collect according to law.
May /, lS6S-tf W.P GAVE.
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= Down In MISSISSIPPI at a colored
sabbath school, few I'VE weeks ,,o ago: the
"Who died for you" A fter spell of
whispering and a spell of silence,
piled T: eAbrum Lincun."
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write testimonial for a patent clothes
wringer, produced tie following 81
am immensely pleased withit-I bought
a load of wood which proved to be green
and unfit to burn. Irun the whole load
through your clothes wringer, and
have used the wood for kindling ever
SINCE"
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CARPENTERS WANTED.

WISH to employ two or three good
carpenters, 10 whom constant employ,
ihfht and the highest wages will re given.
jGne J., loGS, L, j. lIN TON.
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"A crusty old bachelor, not liking
the way his landlady's daughter had Of
appropriating his hair oil, filled his bot
tie with liquid glue the day before a
ball, to which the girl was invited. She
stavad at home in consequences