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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18
pOsALs FOR HORSES.
OFFICE CHEZ QUARrERNAsrER,)
DisrRIcT or MONTANA,

fOT oHAW. N. 4 yhn Y, lo1 .,
twsSs ESoss On Gs SSNb%Y hs he's s Ss
CtOo) hall breed or MOUNTAIN HORSES.
Sixty to DO delivered to the Assistant Quarermaster
q Fort shaw, N. t., on the tenth doth day OF May.
TVec hundred and forty 70 be delivered to the IN;
derslgnsd at Camp Cooke, Nj. T., on the fifteenth 5th)
All horses TO be not less than fourteen 90 hand,
high, Ave 90 and under nine o years old, to DO
sound In all respects, broken to saddle and subject to
inspection on delivery. No proposal will be enter
tanned for less number than twenty Ave () horses.
Bidders should give their names In full, as well ms
their place Of residence.
Zach proposal must be accompanied by a written
guaranty, signed by at least two responsible parties,
that contract will at once be entered into In accord
with the terms Of this advertisement, should tho
AZ approved bond Of Any 500 per cent Of the amount
Of the contract will be required whenever the articles
Of agreement arc entered Into, for tho faithful per-
Satisfactory evidence Of the loyalty and soycney OF
each bidder and person offered feeurity Will be
quired. No bid will be entertained unless II fully
complies With the terms Of this advertisement
The right to reject any all bids that may be offered
Proposals must be mado in duplicate with copy Of
this Advertisement attached to each, and endorsed
signed al Fort shaw, N. 7.
Contracts to be subject to the approval Of tho Dis
triet. Department, and Division Comma ndors.
Bidders must be present In person at the opening Of
the bids
BY order Of Drcvet Mai, Gen. A. H. Terry, com.
n s. CONSTABLE,
Captain and A. Q, M, Chief q. NJ,
ja90-6 Distrot Of Montana,
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.,ALE OF USsERvICEABLE QUARTERMAsTERs'
, STORES.
CHIEF QUARTERMAsTRR' q OFFICE
PIRzT MIIITARY DIsTRICT. )

RrCHaoSD, Va, February Is, lss.
Will be sOld At public auction, under tile direction
Of Brovet Lieutenant Colonel Il " james, Assistant
4naTtermaster, U. 5, At Fort Monroe Va on
A large assortment Of unsery bic 4u4rIerma;tcrs
Stores, eon.istinE Of Horse and Mule Collars, Wagon
aud Hiding Brides, Wagon BoxGs, Wagon Tongue
Chains. Wheel and Lead Harness, Head HalteTs, Am
bulanCs Wheels, spreAder Chains, Portable forges,
Cham Pumps, Hope, once ChaiIs and Desks, L9eks,
assorted Lanterns Spades and shoyels, Axes, Rail.
road Spikes, Brushes and BTOoms and an assortment
Of Carpeutsrs and BlaeksIniths Tools, Hardware &e
Sale will be made in quantities g suit purchasers
Of sale.
Terms Cash, In Government funds.
BY order Of Breyet Major General J, NJ, Sco1eld, u
s. L. JAS ~ MOORE,
BToyot 1t. Col. and O. N U. s, 4,
fcl7.iI Chief Y. ~ First NIL. Dis.
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( COLUMBIA DlsPENsARY, FOR WOMRN AND
" CHILDREN,
Corner Of Fourteenth and N hireela

This Dlspensary Is in connection with Columbia
Hospital and Is opened for the treatment OF out door
patients, who arc supplied with Medicine, Medical
and Surgical treatment free.
Patients who are about be confined aud desire to
be attended At their own homes, but who are unable
to pay for the services OF competent medical pract
toner, will be furnished with medical attention Free
by leaving their names aud address at the Hospital
with the matron.
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National Republican.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


The Board met at the usual hour, the president
u, Russell Barr in the chair, and :. V. Noyes,
secretary.
CONCENTRATIONS.
The Mayor transmitted a communication APP
proving the following acts For the relief Of
Charles KlotzI for the relief Of q. W, Goodhll;
and Joint resolution Of respect to the memory
OF the late Peter Force.
Also, communication, in which he transmits
the following account Of the corporation OF
Washington with the Bank OF Washington to the
18th instant:
Corporation Of Washington IN Gcc0uHi with he
Bank Of WdghingioH.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18

LII PRIVATE DISEASES OF BOTH sexes
n treated rucccsslnlly, and the Dangers Incident to
biliiy or other causes entirely obyiaed by our rene
dies and preycntiyes, which consist Of new. simple,
nd eff Client form Of Remedial Agents, the
Scientific results Of careful Physiological. Chemical
and MicrOucopical tgAtiOn, and which, locally
applied by the patient. readily and with secresy, en-;
tiTcly dispense with Injections, lnstrument. and
Medicines per Mouth. Enclose stamp for PLY ATE
CIRCULAR DOCTOR WALTER,
gO7 Broadway, New York.
riNHE NORTHERN MONTHLY, A lIlGH-TOSED
L Literary Magazine. - a year. The American
Agricultural sent year free to Subscribers to
Northern Monthly Once, 81 Park Row, New Y ork
Sample copy - cents.
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PROPOSALS FOR LUMBER.

HEADauARrERs DISTRICT or IsDiAN TRRKIroRY,)
CHIEF ouhRIERnAsIEks OYIiSE, I
Sealed proposals. duplicate. will be received at the
otce OF the undersigned at Fort Gibson, l. T. until
10 clock, .. m, THURSDAY, February %, 1858, to
furnish for the Of the Department,
delivered at Fort GibsoR, ~ on Or before the 1th
PINE LUMBER,
assorted as follows, to wit:
5000 feet. board measure, ipsh plank. clear
1900 " " I " boards for flooring,
none to exceed inches in width.
1900 feet 2nch plank for flooring, none 10 exceed
inches In width.
u, 600 feet inch clear pine boards.
The requirements and fOrmalites usual In contract
ing for Government supplies will be exactod OF all
bidders and all to whom any contract may be awarded
In the present case.
For further particulars apply at this ofaee.
By authority Of Colonel Del. Floyd Jones. COM
maud ng the district. A. s, KIMBALL,
fcb3-l6t Capt and A. q. NJ, Chief q. n
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18

DEMOLITION IN TRADE
LADIES, You can receive, for the sum VI
ONE DOLLAR,
silk, NcrinO, and Alpaca Dresses, shawls. Balno-
ral-, Linen Goods, Embossed Table Covers, Watches,
Jewery, Silver Plated Ware, Sewing Machines, &c.
send clubs Of ten more, with de-
scriptve check, and the geterup Of The club wilre-
c0iyc present worth - TO 800. accord ng to number
sent. Agents wanted everywhere. Circulars sent
free. PARKER CO., successors to GRAHAM CO. I,
u and u Federal street. Boston.
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P0sAL sPOR WOOD.
ni.rnIcT nr Nrw MrIIrn

DisTRIcr or NEW MEXICO, }
SANTA FR, N, M. December 20, 1857.
Sealed proposals will be received at this once until
Il o clock M on SATURDAY. the 18th day Of Febru-
AIRY, 1888 at which time they will be opened, to do
SoCo CORDS OF PINoN WOOD OF GOOD QUAIL
lTY.
Delivery to commence at the option Of the contractor,
but to be completed by the last day Of September,
Proposals for any portion less than tho whole guam.
uty required will be received.
For further particulars In making proposals, sec my
advertisement for proposals. for grain, dated Ih In
slant, or apply at this office.
Indorse bids Proposals for Wood at Fort SUMNER -
and address to the undersigned. at Santa Fe, New
Mexico.
BY order OF Brevet Major General @. W. Getty.
N. l. LUDINGTOE,
Brevct Colonel and q. M, u, s. A.,
est Chief QuArPrmhster
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Furnishing Goods.

IL. FIRST WARD TRIMMING STORE, III
lliPonna, avenue, bet. 18th and 18th stroois. IL Il
A HOOP Xxi RTs,, GIoyEs AND HOSIERY,
dESTLEMEN's tRhVlTs, COLLARS, &C.
epublie will nnd II to their interest to call. All
jaD-lm W. II. PEARSON.
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@Sa ass .oR Pom L. iPici Th HSTs5S
Fridays, fren to DR.. Ashford
Columbia Hospital is open for tho reception Of Free
Patients upon orders OF the Honorable Secretary OF
the lnterior. Such orders for admission can be OBJ
.sined Of The Surgeon in. ehief. Or. TH0MPsoN,.t
hTst jap6.dly
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18
SOII LtN IVI4F M
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
d. Z. WADE.

President Of the Senate pro iemP0rc.
Endorsed by the President: Received Friday,
January 3lIt, 1868"
INOrE ny TmE DErARrNESr OF STATE.--The
foregoing act having been presented to the Presi-
dent Of the United States for his approval, aud
not having been returned By him to the House
of COagrcss in which 1t originated within tho
time prescribed by the Constitution of the
United states, has become law without his up.
prOval
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Proposals.
PROPOSALS FOR ARMY TRANSFORMATION,
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT or MoSrANA,l
oPrioE AsslsTAST 9gASrsRsA,ssrrsN

1919. ~ I.ss- ~ br yTy,u lsr sA'S
o,, Eoh, 5lmAW' .o. ~ ~ ,b,s AM "a mill
sealed proposss p reee "a ~ MarsS iss for
H. ~ miiia.r snrniios dnsIng tbe wear
en,,io neing Max isss INA endinu hprii 10 ls5 on
foates No is5dy district Of Montana, during Inc year
houe 10 oeIhs ,som aY' pe Ill., ny va, shaw
rnYrt, ppttuo 1V.t . ~ y, snsh oiba,
And foN hs, i,anhsd m y,abo u u Mantana
88urins he ysar' " '''''''"su u" 'Oo'"''H ''""'
w SSh.tr ,ro,, n. ,no,,h -, ,ho u,seosholi
hou,e ~ - ~, v ah, W, y, ~ ~ XII vi ~ All
riyet whnpayer X NAV be ioestcd '''A'H'1 y" '
n The weight 70 De tIansP9Ited on route NO. viii DO
Hy ", ~ ,ranSnarsd an rou,e No will Ia
lp ~ pounds more re- or les, ro ,r,drsa rorrd,
bidders VIII state we rate per QUO nunuIen pouna'
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Wholesale dealers In French, German, and English
Dry and Fancy Goods, Gallery Plated Ware, Albums,
Leather Goods, &c
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WE ARE COMING,
And will present to any person bending US club In
our Great
ONE DOLLAR SALE
OF DRY AND FANCY GOODS, A
Watch. Piece of shoeHug.sl Dress Pattern, &c &c.
FREE OF COST.
Catalogue Of Goods and Sample sent to any address
FREE.
ALLEN, HALVES 4 CO,
Is Federal street, Boston, Massachusetts
Dox
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.RAeRRESs uPArER FOR. SALE AT THIS
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Leave Tunneil,s Store Monday and Fric,y

h3pm.
Arrive at Dagsboro' by INN.
$3.50 From Sesford, BY Middleford, to Concord
miles and back, three times week,
Leave Seaford Monday, Wednesday and
Friday on arrival Of cars-say Q p m.
Arrive at Concord by 8 D m.
Leave Concord Monday, wednesday and
Friday at 1870 m.
Arrive at Seaford by 1890 p IN.
Proposals also invited for more frequent ser.
vice.
$3.50 From Laurel, by loves Cross Roads, Gum
boro', Sheppardsville and whaleysville, to
Berlin, say miles and back, twice week.
Leave Laurel Monday and Friday at 2:3o
pm.
Arrive at Berlin by 10 pm.
Leave Berlin Tuesday and Saturday att a IN.
Arrive at Laurel by 2.3o p m.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

Sen. Lafayette G. Baker, late Chief
Detective of the War Department, died
suddenly in Philadelphia on the morning
of the Cd inst He vas about AZ years
Of age, and came Of The old stock Of Green
Mountain boys-Remember Baker Icing
his grandfather. tie wrote and publish
ed book after the war, entitled "His,o
ry Of the Secret Service He rendered
most efficient service during the war and
his heart glowed with an ardent patriot.
ism. No doubt he did many disagreeable
things, and some which gave just cau'e
of con plant, but in our intercourse with
him, We always found him just, accommo
dating and polite. He was most extern
sively known and his sudden death viii
no doubt be widely lamen'ed
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08
MORRISVILLE.

This village is improving rapidly this
summer. Among the new dwellings now
going up. VIC notice our old surgeon, DR.
Il. j. Hall, is erecting one noticea BILE for
its architectural neatDess and beauty
"Woodward's Country Homes" aud other
recent publications. have taught the people
much valuable information in relation to
building. and we are most happy to see
this disposition to profit by it We be.
lieve house, with pleasing exterior
and internal convenience can be built fer
the same expense as the old fashioned
square box" We notice, in addition to
the several fine new buildings going up,
general spruclng up of the old ones.
Much attention is also beiog given to
a,riculture, than which nothing speaks
more for refinement Of taste. We are
happy to see these evidences of thrift.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08
PERSONAL.

Our last weeks article on the Railrca'
has created some little excitement AM
discussion iu the County. and. we regre
, to be obliged to add. in certain quarters
little aoincing. We certainly think tn
article is, in terms, strictly imperscnai
We presume the garment viii De tfsed By
several gentlemen in the county, anC
4 those who End it "fit" will probably
say 50. 'Let the CALLED jade vince
We hope, however, that few will have thu
| vanity to appropriate it all to themselves
However this may be. We are satisfied
that the gist of the article is in accord
with the feelings Of the most Of the free
men in this county. Whatever our per
sonal feelings may be, our Tspcr is. and
shall ever be, devoted TO the interests of
Lamoille county; and in this matter OF
Rail Road, the Newsdcaler has RESPONDED
to every demand made upon it, during
the contest, freely and without money or
price. 1t has received no reward, claims
no seward. and expects none. 1t expects
to wear the harness, until it can hear the
majestic snort of the iron horse, through
our lovely valley. Neither does it mean
to allow any doubt to be cast upou its fl
deity to the great Rail Road Project. now
sure to be accomplished, unless prevented
by iudlscreet action of its friends Last
year. the entire delegation from LamoiIIe
couaty, in the Legislature, was unit nm
the matter of R. Il. Can we afford 10
nave it divided this year? We ask the
candid friends of the schtmo, what the
proboble result in this county would be.
if division upon the Rail Road question
were permitted. Where would Eden,
Cambridge and Stowe be certain to be ?
and would not the result in Johnson and
Hyde PAX be qnite doubtful? Taiuk
of thia little. and before you press this
ISSUE determine If it is polite We cer-
tainly see no necessity for departing from
the ordinary custom Of party courtesy
this Fall. We do net elieve that the
of any Of the in'crcsts of the
county rests upon any Que man, however
himself or few partial friends may re
gard the matter If we could be persua-
dcd to such belief, our hopes would not
be bright We say, then, 10 the friends
of the great Rail Rail scheme, 10 not be
guilty GJo'ciag o.g Rel Roodiss,'c up
on he peel'e Of lie co'o'tytbis tM
We see no disposition on the part Of
,ur late opponents to force such an issue
upon u.s. and practically the opposition to
he R R is dead in Lamoille, unless we,
" short sighted policy, see fit to revive
t. Such a policy would make us infinite
rouble. Ne have great respect for those
gentlemen ,in ''foreign climes," whose in
erests lead them to assist US in our R. Il
but beg to suggest to them
hat we have some little matters of fam.
ly nature. here in the county, which a
roper SELF respect makes it more fitting
hat we should be allowed to manage our
elves, unless indeed, matters should
ono to eTtrenitteS
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08
SEE! SEE! SEE!

Shipman's new advertisement Of Treesl
Sbipmah's nurseries are undoubtedly the
finest in Vermont. aud VIC are happy TO
learn that lie has concluded to appoint q
reliable agent in Lamoille Co. People
need no longer be cheated in the matter
Of fruit trees
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

A FouR LEGGED BABY-- The wonder.
full child with four feet, twenty one toes
and one body, arrived in this city last
evening, and is decidedly the greatest
Wonder in the world of curiosities we
have ever seen II is only ono child
from its head to its hips, vigorous, heal
thy, symmetrical, and at times exceed
ingly animated but from its hips down
it is two distinct persons. with every
organ. ligament, bone and muscle. well
developed. 1t was born ia the county Of
Lincoln, on the 18th of May last Its
parents are sound healthy people. the
a'hcr' william corhap, having served
through the late war ia the Confederate
army. Noshoiis Unse%
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

Newport (Vt) has new attraction
"a huge "sarpieut" has been seen several
times in their lake. We have scen several
theories advanced to explain this phcnom-
iuical appearance, none of which appear
satisfactory. We therefore suggest delir.
i,tm hemens.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08
GU CT saS GU or az ar

The attention Of our readers is directed
TO the advertisement Of GOES DYSpEP
STA CURE, in another part of this paper
'his truly Valuable Medicine is recom-
.mcLded by all who usc' it. eowly.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

0rcy hairs, although acc''s ',
bcsor by the old. have never .. : !
considered WITH respect to Wv IA
aged or young. 'pne@ can @ ;. 7" n
melied BY the usc Of "Bsra'' s., i
BILE Hair Restorative" Inc O1' !,
ugh remover and preventative :, Ii
essegof the scalp. = Og''"'s''p'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

Ua ---SLAYros e. PEcK and d. A. GILBERT
Do ct Morrisgille, and A. R. CAMP at Stowe,
v are weekly. the latter almost daily, re-
% ssisipg lots VI new goods from market It
4 lowest prices
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

st Johnsbury has erected bcauti
ful soldiers monument, at a cost Of
ts,oQe.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

considerable space is given to tho cir
connsctod with. seps,os Hon.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-07-08

Soon after the commencement of the
trial. ) /. Legaie, special agent Of the p
o. Department. in Kansas aud New Mex
lco' came to Washington OIL business con
nccled with his position fIe was sent
tor Us he tcs'idcs. by N @ Taylor Com.
missioner of Indian Affairs. and by him
DESIRED to aid in procuring votes fer tho
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-09

Under these favoring auspices very gratifying
progress has been made in extending the railroad
track from both directions Nearly 1000 miles
Of the Main Line and cenvergng Branches he.
tween the Missouri River and the base Of the
Rocky Mountains have been built within three
years. The CENTRAL Pacific RAILROAD has
also steadily and successfully carried the Main
Stem Line from the steamboat navigation Of the
Pacific to tho summit of the Sierra Nevada, aud
into the Great Salt Lake Basin east Of the Cali
fornia line. Having overcome by far the most
difficult and expensive portion Of the whole
line tho probabilities of the through connection
with the Eastern lines being effected in 1870
amount almost 10 certainty
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-09
River News.

River News. fE. o.
The river at Pittsburgh yesterday
morning was twelve feet and station
airy, and at this place last evening
eighteen feet and rising.
The steamer Nice ullough passed down
on Thursday night at 10 o'clock with q
heavy freight and passenger trip. The
Rebeoca and Grey Eagle arrived from
Parkersburg yesterday morning; the
former returned again at II A. NJ, and
the latter departed for Pittsburgh; For
est City and Rees arrived and departed
at their usual hours. Tow boats Collier
passed up withsix barges; Bengal Ii
ger nine; Boaz twelve, and Stella with
thirteen or fifteen passed down.
The steamer Hudson will be found ut
the landing this moi ming, and will re-
turn to Cincinnati at P. NJ.
Boats leaving to-day:-Ingomar,
Pittsburgh, at z O'Clock A. NJ; st.
Charles, Cincinnati. at O'Clock A. NJ;
Express, Parkersburg, at IL o'clock A.
NJ; Forest City, Steubenville, at p
o'clock P. NJ; Rees, sunfsh, at 3 o'clock
Pm, &. r. Hudson, Cincinnati, at 3
o'clock P. NJ, and Belmont Mills, at G
o'clock P. NJ; Grey Eagle, Marietta and
Pa rkersburg, at 8 o'clock p. NJ; st.
Marys, Pittsburgh, Sunday morning at
O'Clock; Bayard, for Pittsburgh at &
o'clock A. d.
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Rnrnur m 10 Coming.

Bnrnum IL Coming
As will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns, the hero of show
men, the indefatigable Barnum is again
in the field. All the living curiosities
of his extensive museum, which was
destroyed by fire last March, are to Wis.,
it our city on Friday aud Saturday, the
18th and 10th of May, and exhibit in
Washington Hall. Among the rare
collections of this museum are tho cele-
brated Fat Woman, who has attained
the enormous weight of five hundred and
ninety pounds, two surprisingly beau
tiful Circassian Girls, the only two of
their race ever before seen in this
county; Giantess over eight feet
high, and PiCkwickian Baby, of the
extraordinary weight. Of two hundred
pounds, together with other attractions
of an interesting and moral nature.
The admission is only 25 cents for
adults and Is cents for children, and
we predict crowded houses during the
continuance of their Leyees in our city.
Remember, Levee will be held each
afternoon, in addition to the even
ing entertainment, in order that the Ia
dies and children may have an oppor-
tunity of seeing the most unexception-
able and pleasing entertainment ever
before offered to our community.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-09
G one.

Gene. .a.. Joss.
The clapper in the Court House bell
dropped out yesterday morning. 1t
ceased to artlculate its calls at time
hen justice most needed its services.
For years beyond the recollection of
the "oldest inhabitants" it has perform
ed noble service in calling people to-
gether to hear orators renown; it has
made its calls for small and large polit-
ical meetings without regard to party;
it has called but two or three and
sometimes its calls have not been an
swered at all. Many grief borne Grim
inal has it called to the bar of justice,
who have been turned away with
heavy heart after passing through the
iron hand of law; many time has it
sounded the notes Of warning Of the
murderer of his doom, and told the sad
tale of outraged innocence as the guilty
reeled from the chamber beneath it;
many mothers heart has quailed in
agony as the unwelcome notes of
that clapper carried its tones to her ear
that summoned son or q daughter to
justice; many wife has bathsd
her cheeks with tears as a
fond husband was tern away to obey
its summons; many new made wife
has suffered grief when it called her
young husband to political meeting;
many death knell has it rung to the
aspirant hopes of party leaders when
not nearer attended its call; many
waning political adventures have
picked up zeal when it called together
crowds to encourage them in their
haraBgues; many time has it sounded
in vain as per announcement in the pa
pers, and not soul answered to its
summons; it has saw many ropes jerk
ed aud torn to pieces while it was ready
to continue on in its duty; but it fell ut
last to the pressure of one rope, and
lays as silent as the grave, while the
rope is waiting for another clspper.
We say farewell old clapper, and if you
have really passed from among us let
your bad deeds 60 with you; let memo
ry forget and forgive you; let our griefs
be overcome with the joys Of your sue
cessor; let it issue in the millennium
of pleasure, that it may be remembered
long after. Let its first notes tell of o
Democratic victory, the redeeming of
Virginia from Radical rule and Of plac-
ing the crown of justice once more up
on the throne of liberty.