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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
SCHAEFeR'S CONFESSION.
He has Murdered Three Men.
ss..sI-. 81 ------- JsU5g ~
The UIrich Murder Confessed.
Also Those Of LiIienthal and
TSutOr.
n O X RRIBL e DETAILS. .
Especial Dispatch to the Reglster.I
PARKERsBURG, WEST VIRGINIA,
F|..r- HsaEGss ss Joppoyx-5 9th 1884

PARKERsBURG, WEST VIRGINIA, !
I 'fis..t S'is January 9Th, 1865. )
The murderer, John Schaefer, made
confession this A. NJ, under the seal
of confession, in the presence of j. II.
Dis Debar, Esq, as the interpreter, and
the prosecutor, Mr.. Hutchinson. He had
spoken to Father Park of confession, but
the worthy father refused to admit him
to religious confession until he had made
public one, or until he had been tried
and convicted. t.....
This morning he seemed to have lost
all the stubbornness and stolidity that
had before characterized him, as he had
| not, to the most close observer, exhibit
ed the slightest emotion since his arrest
except on the occasion of Mr.. Beeler
being questioned at his public examina-
ton. His confession to-day was brief,
but he is writing full one.
He is a native of Baden; served two
years in the Papal army, only one Of
which was spent in Rome: from this he
deserted and probably went to the
brigands of the mountain, asis common
with deserters. He came to this coun-
try about three years ago, and was mar
ried about o year ago. He was worker
in wood, but not good carpenter or
cabinet-maker. s ,
He was often at Lilienthal's saloon,
and acquainted with him. He called
up Lilienthal and murdered him as he
was found, and took all the money he
could find. With that he paid off some
debts of which, singular as it may seem,
he eyinces great honor, and paid some
expenses. This money having run out,
and having but little work. he inveigled
Ulrich to Wheeling snder pretense of
having situation for him.
Early in the morning after their ar
rival they started out for the situation
ostensibly. In lonely place on the
roads, near culvert, he murdered Ul-
rich, took his money, about seventy-fve
dollars, and watch; came to the Penn
berton House, traded off the watch,
keeping the chain, which is now in the
possession Of Capt. Taggart. He came
home that day and went to work again.
He became acquainted with Tsutor,
and being out of money he watched
Tsutor, murdered him, took his money,
about S75, went across the river and af-
terward came home. He owed DIR. Koch
S:33 for attendance on him, and agreed
to pay it Monday evening. He obtained
slU from Father Park for Mr.. Beeler,
but paid it to DIR. Koch. and promised
the balance the next day.
The attack on Mr.. White is elsewhere
stated. He bad sent one hundred dol
lars during the last year to Germany.
He has always seemed to entertain
great affection fer his wife and now, as
he has learned that he has son, lie
evinces much feeling for him and the
disgrace he has inflicted on him. We
learn that Mr.. Beeler had suspected
him of the murders for some weeks past
and had sent for q detective.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10

thousand copies of the plan of Orgaui-
zation and address for circulation
throughout the State.
On motion of Fontain Smith, of Ma
fion, ,Grafton was selected as the place
of holding the State Convention next
Summer, the time to be fixed by the
State Executive Committee.
On motion, ,lthe thanks lof the Con-
vention were voted TO the officers fol
the faithfulness with which they have
discharged their duties.
On motion, the proceedings OF this
Convention, signed by the President
anh Secretaries, were ordered to be pub
lished in the Democratic and COnserYa-
tive papers of the State.
The Convention then adjourned sine
die.
B. II. SMITH, President.
OREY JOHNSON, (Sa.rotar;as
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

In yesterdays report of the Conven
tion's proceedings the name of Captain
CA. SPERRY, of Greenbrier, was omit
ted from the Committee on Party Organ
ization and Address, and the name oi
JOHN HALL, Esq, placed, by mistake
upon the Committee on Executive Com
mittee instead of that Of Mr.. j. w
ENGLISH. OF Mason.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
TRANSFORMATION.

BALTIMORE, January so. Bowie,
Governor elect of this State, took the
official oath to-day in the presence OF
both houses of the Legislature, Justices
Of the Supreme Court, an immense as
semblage of ladies and gentlemen to
witness the ceremonies. After the in
auguration was concluded the members
Of the Legislature repaired TO the resi-
dence of Governor Swami, where the
Governor elect held reception, at
which Admiral David ID. Porter and 9TH
er naval officers were present, also many
prominent citizens. Governor Swami
holds Office for one year from this time.
notwithstanding the inauguration OF
the Governor elect.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10

4 Minneapolis paper calls that city
the Magnet Of the West aud ST. An
thony Falls the "Seat Of Destiny all
because . million and q quarter Of dol.
lars were expended IN building improve
ments during the present year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
The Democratic Banquet at nh
inStan.

The Democratic banquet in honor OF
the fifty-third anniversary of the Battle
of New Orleans, took place tonight, and
was attended by about two hundred
guests The Marine band was present
in full force, and the tables were hand
somcly and claborately decorated ap-
pr0prlately for the day. The President
was enthusiastically : received, the cE-
tire audience rising and the band play
ing "Hail TO the Chief as he entered
the room.
A large number of letters OF regret
were received from Mayor Hoffman, EX-
Governor Swami and John Quincy
Adams, Of Massachusetts, August Bel
mont, of New York, Clingman, OF North
Carolina, PendletOn, and Others. The
specch-making did not commence nntil
late hour, but at the time of sending
this dispatch it had been confined to the
tOasts, and was not ont Of the usual
line. The President spoke very briefly.
Among the letters read was the follow.
ing from Geo. II. PendletOn:
CINCINNATI, January 4, ls6s.
j. d. Hoorer, Esq, darlington
My DEAR SIR: regret that ! can
not participate in your celebration OF
the sth instant. 1t will be an occasion
Of unusual interest. The attempted AZ.
ricanizatiOn Of the ten Southern States
under the false pretence Of recOnstruc-
tiOn of the Union; the utter Subyersion
of the Constitution to accomplish this
end; the profigacy and corruption per
yading many branches Of the pubic ser
vice, have brought out their proper re.
suits. The reaction against the revolu.
tiOnary violence and licensS Of the past
years has at length commenced. IT.
progress will be aided by 4 worthy con.
temptation Of the life and character OF
Jackson, of his fervent patriotism, his
persistent energy, his unyielding cour-
age, and Of the fidelity with which he
maintained the rights and dignity
and equality Of the States at
the same time that he enforced obedi-
enee to the Constitution. Il will he
well TO remember by whom, and where,
and for what purpose the last battle Of
the war Of 1912 was fought, and side By
side with that recollection 20 place the
fact that the State then saved from a
foreign foe Is now governed by military
power in order to compel its people TO
adopt a constitution which they do not
approve, aud 10 establish institutions
which they abhor. The retrospect will
wake sympathies and awaken sensibih-
ties, in the midst Of which VIC may hope
that hatred and bitterness and ven
geanee will melt away, and that kind
ness and good viii and charity will
cement the Union by the ties Of Interest
and affection and eontentment which
alone can effectually constitute US one
people. Yours respectfully,
GEo. H PENDLEToS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10

The supply of poultry is declared by
the oldest market men in New York 20
be more abundant than ever known be-
fore. sii!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
National Insurance Company
WHEELING. WEST VA.

National Insurance Company
WHEELING. WEST VA.
CAPIIAb- 100000.
flee, 26 Monroe street next door 10 First Ma.
tiOnal Bank.
oFFICERs
GEORGE X. WHEAT PresidsHt.
JAMES MCCLUSEY, Wee prssidSEL
JOHN BISHOP secretary.
CHAS. WALLACE, State Agent, for West Va
and Maryland.
DIRECTORS:
John +. Wilson, George X. Wheat,
Jas. T.. Orr, Saml Harper
John 4. Armstrong. James McCluney,
A. Z. Quarter. Morgan " Otts
George Adams.
REFFRESCEs.
IS. Brady, Cashier Merchants National Bank
Wheeling List, Morrison & Co, wLnlazals
Grocers, Wheeling; Pryor Handlan & Co,
Wholesale Groecrs, Wheeling; Michael Reilly
Wholesale Grocer, Wheeling: Mcclellan a
Knox, Boot and Shoe House Wheeling. McCabe
Kraft & Co. Druggists, Wheeling Geo w.
Franzheim & Co, Wholesale Wines and Liquors,
Wheeling; Winship, Woods & Co., Queensware,
Wheeling; Lewis Baker. Pub. REGIsTER Wheel.
ing; I. C.MCAfeo, NOtisnA, Wheeling; Camp
bell, Frew & Co. Pubs. IHtciiigencST, Wheeling;
Ott Son & Co.. Hardware, Wheeling; j. T.
Sands, Cashier First National Bank, Fairmont;
X. i. Camden, Prest Nat Ell. Bank, Weston
w. Va, Capt John Mcclure, Jr., Wheeling.
mayJ
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
INSU NCE.
Fire 6 Marine Insurance Co.
OF WHEELING.
INCORPORATED IN 1881.

rI'AKRS RISKS AT THE LOWEST RATES
/ on Buildings Of all kinds, Steamboats
Furniture aud Merchandise, and against ali
dangers attending the transportation Of goods
on rivera seas, lakes canals and ralirOnda
II. CRASGLE, President.
JOHN e. HRRYEY, Secretary.
DIHErTOHs:
ROberr Crangle John Reid,
Robert Morrison, j. DalEell
5. Brady, VINO Battslle,
John Donlon, J. u. Uu BOia.
fS' The company mas removed 90 tho stice-
UP STAIRS-in the Insurance Buildlng,
next door 20 the Merchants National Bank.
Applications for insurance win be promptly
attended IN by the President or Secretary.
novISdIy
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
MRS. C. ZIMMER

MANUFACTURES ALL KINDS
1Nl Of CRACKERS, CAKES BREAD. &C..
No. i6s Market Street East side, q few door,
south OF the Market House, Wheeling. W. Va
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-10
THE GHOST ROBBER.

0KEY JOHNSON, S..reta,;as
JAMES Z. CAMPBELL,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26

CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY
SAN FRANCISCO.
rU,HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
appointed Agents far the above company. beg
the the public, sat hey prepared 10 issue
MARINE INSU RANCE LICIEs
Cargo Freight and from parts the
II HAcKFELD & co.
HonolGlu. April 1852. 62T II
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.


fvvha can rsad me hllowina Hnss (which ws ts'
srBsrs aazarl without having the dsepsst and tens
veil as the hottest smonns % ths soul avtksns the
NANCY ehhihosi and early manhood revived and DE
Not sas word n human dietiaa
L. more elogaentiy dear,
Than that ~ort In every househoti,
~ ksmiIiar the
Tis utie taught by Angels,
40 they iourney To and fro,
To express a lie q Kindred
Heaven haIiowesl here below.
often hath my spirit striven,
since it, sarthsome task begun,
To revive it, child emotions,
In the bosom q the man
But Iis-'. eaLI unfrirndly shadows
SEEMED To chin the oil delight,
Til nv mothers voice aNoke thenI,
~ Ia boyhood's morning bright
ksI gtze along the vixta
Ofthe eea.eles- march ofyears
behold her Iove-Iight beaming-
Through each day ofIays os farsi
And when yet am the sasidsat,
Tones Of hers can soothe the pain
Gentle mother, dear anil patient,
May thy iuassn long remain.
Mate. of thine are growing aged,
But thou art not old 20 me;
Every win.ome charm rrmaineth
That knew In infancy;
Airy shapes that sometimes hover
Round my pillow while rest,
Bear my features, darling mothSr,
Aad my sleep Is fully biest-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
Three Hundred Dollars in Gold Coin

-To the person. native foreigner whO during the year
grows third crop Of Island Cotton
II bales Of 400 pounds EACH its equivalent seed
10000 pounds OF seed Coton will the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
The Cultivation of Sea Island Cotton
IN THIS GROUP, AS FOLK

Ito any person. Who during the year
the GgeS of Sea Island Cotton provided il
20 bales of 400 pounds each Of gnned
equivalent in seed Cotton 2s eco pounds in the se
LII q II
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26

~ Business Cars when prepaid fer year. are allowed
discount IRON these which advertise
menis when paid or charged quarterly.
Advertisers residing United states can
pay for their cards by eeons rseHbacks such
as they wish 10 and their cards win be inserted per
above table tSr the time paid for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
Two Hundred Dollars in Gold Coin

The only conditions annexed the above trhich
open that the Cotton shall Hawaiian grown,
nerchantable article Of the Sea Island variety be
cepted SUCH purchased by the undersigned
prices provided first quality and that the claim
of the offered shall have actually cultivated and
the Cotton purchased oft from others
In Of doubt, satisfactory proof Will be required
This offer will remain OPEN till December 81 ls6s
July. 1865 f6Sa III. NJ. WHITNEY
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
Five Hundred Dollars in Gold I,

2To the person. native foreigner, vho during the yea
1862 the largest crop Of Island Cotton
10 bales of 400 pounds each equivalent in
Cotton (say 2l 900 pounds in the seed) will pay
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-09-26
NEVILLE s. BARRETT.
Planters and General Stare kerperS

EeopGka ksna, KealAkeakus Bay. Island
Pro,iaes bOGght- ships supplied siE Wool, Beef aud
Agent Al HsSolGiu A. ; CLEGHORN. s2Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

saw Coles get up and open his mouth when the
appeal was seconded.
Mr.. Woodson moved that Coles be brought
to the bar of the House, and the matter inves
tigated.
After further squabbling. Mr. Gibson said he
had too much respect for himself to push this
matter further. He had offered the resolution
with view to protect himself from the insults
of impudent visitors. He would withdraw his
motion, and let the House take care of its own
dignity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
POetrN. F.
[For the SPECTATOR
Ode to Mechanic Arts.

Be mine the task to sing the praise
OF those who work in various ways,
And. by their handi-craft, improve
The gifts bestow by Him above.
In humble strain my Tyre shall sing
(No praise to nobleman or king)
And tell the worth of those whose hunds
Have grasp'd the seas and link'd the lands.
Old Earth yields up her iron store,
Her precious gems and shining ore
The pillow is wrought-the anvil rings,
And words are sent on lightning wings;
The clouds themselves send down their fire,
A Franklin's genius quels their ire,
And on the iron road swift flies
The freight car with rich supplies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
SONG OF THE BELL.

SONG OF THE BELL.
The bell is cast and hangs on high,
Its iron-tongue swings to and fro,
Wild music shakes the vaulted sky,
And echo answers every blow.
Slow toliing out the funeral knell
And telling man how brief is life;
That one has bid to earth farewell
And sleeps unheeding mortal strife.
And now the merry, gladstone chimel
II sounds aloud the marriage peal;
For lightly falls the foot Of time
When fow'rs are crush beneath his heel
It told the world of Freedom birth
When young Columbia burst her chains;
Its gladsome tones spread o. er the earth,
And monarchs trembled at its strains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
AUCTION d: Commission Houses.
yEvEEE OLD STAasEEsERED
Aucsi0n House,

We have removed our Auction House to the
Wharf Row, doors north of the bridge, on Au-
gusta street, where we propose conducting on an
enlarged scale, the
AUCTION s. COMMISSION BUSINESS,
in all its branches.
Consignments of all kinds are respectfully So
lcited. We will attend to the sale OF all kinds
of property in the town and country.
Regular sales at auction every Wednesday and
Saturday evening at our Store Room, and every
Saturday morning in front of the Court House
We refer, by permission, to any Gentlemen IN
Augusta county. PECK & CUSHING,
jan 14-tf Auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
VIRGINIA EXPRESS.

OFFICE: AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAU n TON
The Virginia Express is now running
daily from mo cn,u1ro1
and tri-weekly to all points between
STAUNTON AND COV1NGTON;
also daily from ,,r,,,,o>1
''-N BALTIMORE TO STAUNTON;
further. daily to all the intermediate points be-
tween
STAUNToN, HARRIsoNBURG AND Mt. JACKSON,
STAUNToN LEXINGTON AND NATURAL BRIDGE.
and tri-weekly from
STAUNToN to BATH ALUM, WARM, HoT and
HEALING SPRINGS; WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
LEwIsBURG and CHARLESTON, Kanawha County
ms- Goods called for and delivered at all points
in the town For further information apply te
OFFICES :-307, 9Th Street, Richmond;
60 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore
3mo w. H. WATTS, Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

G+ The circulation of the SPECTATOR is
about as great as the combined circulation
of both the other papers published in this
place, and has as many subscribers in this
county alone as are contained in the whole
list of either of the other papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
TO6accO.
Cash for Grain.
4 TTENTEON FARMERS =

TTENTEON FARMERS
"A We wish to buy
FLOUR, RYE, WHEAT, CORN and OATS.
for which we will pay the highest market price
in Cash.
Farmers would do well to call on US before sell
ling their produce.
We keep on hand a lal ge assortment of GRO
CERIES, which we will sell low for Cash
HOGE & MASON.
Staunton, Sept s-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Marriage Guide.
Great Physiologic:sl work,

VOung's Great Physiological SVorI,
or every one his own Doctor-beng Pri-
vate Instructor for Married Persons, or those
erything concerning the Physiology and Rela-
tons of our Sexual System, and the Production
or Prevention of Offspring, including ali the new
discoveries never before given in the the &Englash Ian
valuable and interesting work 1t is written in
plain Language for the general reader, and is il
fustrated with upwards of one hundred engra-
wings. All young married people, or those con m
pediment to married life should read this book.
It discioses secrets that every one should be ac-
quainted with Still it book that must be
Kept locked up and not lie about the house; :, j. 1t
Gents Address Dr. VIM. YOUNG,
No 4l6 Spruce Street, above Fourth,
july9-1y fhlaoeiphla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Terterjfa0Ty Surgery
vNGLIsH VETERINARY Surgery

II. j. COSENS, ............... Veterinary Surgeon,
H. S. HOGSETT, ...-.....-Assistant,
having permanently located in Churchville,
miles from Staunton. announce to their friends,
throughout Virginia that they are prepared to
practice their professional skill on all diseased
and crippled horses, and will keep on hand their
Valuable English
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS
and Liniment of all descriptions
Having had a number of years experience as
practitioners, they assert with confidence. that
they can cure all diseases that are curable, to
which horse-fesh is heir.
Mares with difficulty in foaling can be imme-
dately relieved by procuring their services.
Particular attention paid to the Castraton of
Horses. Persons at a distance can secure their
services either by writing to them or by bringing
their stock to Churchville.
@sa- the citizens of Rockingham, Rockbridge
and Highland counties can see them at their
county seats on their regular monthly court days.
HENRY JOHN COSENS,
Veterinary Surgeon,
HENRY S. HOGSETT
dec 1O-3m Assistant.
Rock Reg. and Lex. Gaz. copy and send bills
70 ~;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

SUM Vf IIIN FUhUh.
Blow, blow the bellows, blow,
Glow, glow the bright Goals, glow,
Red grows the iron bar;
See, see it sparkles bright,
Round, round its point OF light
Flashes like a star.
The blade is wrought for battlefield,
The helmet and the massive shield;
The wires are drawn whose dulcet sound
Draws angel choirs from heav' around.
The cannon and the rifle true,
The musket and the bayonet too;
And see the plowshare and the spade
For peace and happiness are made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
SONG OF THE TELEGRAPH.

SONG OF THE TELEGR APH
With lightning speed l span the earth,
And time and space are nought;
throw around the globe girth.
In fire / carry thought.
My iron sinews bear spark
That speaks-though silent still;
I travel on, though nights be dark,
Ger valley, plain and hill
The carrier-bird, with restless wings,
Flies on his pathless way,
And as he speeds, he blithely sings
His wild, yet cheering lay.
That sluggish bird | flash along,
And tidings promptly bear;
l give no sound, / sing no song,
IT'S gol and / am there!
T H TT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
VXTHESLAR q LAYNE.
wv Horse Doctors.

Va Hotel Stables, Staunton, Va.
Having associated ourselves together for the
purpose of doctoring Horses and Cattle, we will
cure the most obstinate cases of
Pole Evil, Fistula, Nasal elect or Bastard
Chambers. Ring Bone, SPAWN, Foot
Evil or Greasy Heel,
and all other diseases to which horse or cattle
flesh is heir We also have Condition PoaOder,
which we will sell at very low rates, and Dis
temper Mature, which is warranted to cure that
terrible disease to which all horses are liable
We guarantee a cure in nearly all cases, and
when not effected, no pay is required Give us a
call at the Virginia Hotel Stables.
dec l0-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
NUMBER XIV.

The history of litigation would probably show
that practical men, even, are more frequently
unjust IN their demands in the business trans
actions of life, for want of capacity to deal with
the general abstract principles of justice, than
from dishonest motives; for in the language of
o =
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ECpreSS.
DONY EXPRESS +!

nONY EXPRESS
WITH
United States Mail Line,
Connecting with the Passenger, Express, and
Mail Trains, on the Virginia Central Railroad,
will convey passengers. and deliver all packages
at any point beta0een Couington and Leaotsburg,
of r. L. FEAMSTER,
Covington, Va.
Agency for Lewisburg, at Sydenstricker &
Cameron's Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

Hon. REvERDY JoHNsoN's LAST SPEECH
A correspondent of the Baltimore San says that
the speech Of Hon. Reverdy johnson, in the
Trumbull and Morton, was reluctantly admitted
by many ofthe Radicals present to be complete
refutation of the arguments so triumphantly
advanced by the two latter in favor of the con-
stitutional authority of Congress to carry out its
present reconstruction policy. Never before has
Mr. johnson, who generally commands the un-
divided attention of the Senate, been listened
to with more attention, and it was conceded on
all hands that he out did himselfin the massive
and thorough speech which he delivered on
Monday.