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The People and tho President.

The Boston Post thus cleverly states
the question:
Now, as he is the servant and trustee
of the people alone, in his high office,
and the supreme law which he defends is
but their organized will, he has right to
look 70 them in such a contest for their
support and sympathy. Whatever we
may choo'e to think of this conflict as
quarrel between the Executive and Leg
islative branches of the Government, the
deliberate invasion of one of those
branches by the other, no matter what
the pretext or how great the provoca-
ton, is not to be endured. For it is
much more than personal affair merely
20 the President 1t is q question of the
existence of the Executive Office, which
is an independent branch of our Govern
ment. 1t is an issue respecting the con-
tinued distribution of power, whether
one department may usurp and absorb
what never was given to its keeping, and
for whose exercise it is in no way respon.
sible. 1t is al impudent assumption on
the part of the Radicals that they are
Congress because they happen to be in
the majority, and Congress is the people.
The people never delegated their power
entirely to Congress. That body, only
fractional at present, toe, was elected by
the people of the various districts into
which the several States are divided, on
local and incidental issues in good part,
and not necessarily for comprehensive
national purposes. The President is
elected by the people of all the States to-
gether, and his choice is their simulta-
neous and comprehensive act His is
the sole branch of the Government, there
fore, which represents them as the whole.
He is the Chief Magistrate of the nation.
And Congress nevertheless assumes that
his Office is subordinate to itself, instead
of coordinate, e, and proceeds to depose
its occupant and degrade its functions
If this is not actual revolution, outside
ofthe Constitution" against the Consti-
tuition, with intent to hold power, per-
haps under the forms, but an open hos.
tility to the meaning aud intent of that
sacred charter, then revolution never
will be inaugurated even with the acces-
sorry of violence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

THERE appears to be an appalling
prevalence Of destitution among the poor
Of New York city, and but an imperfect
provision for their relief In one ward a
special relief committee gave assistance
to six hundred families for some time,
but the means at command have been ex-
hausted. The number Of applicants at
the Office Of the commissioners Of chari-
ties is in excess of the possibilities Of sup
ply, and the number Of statiOn.house
dodgers supplied with meals increased
from l52 on the lsIh Of February, to
1853 on the 4th Of March. The Young
Mems CkristiAn Association, aad various
charitable societies and individuals, are
exerting themselves 70 prevent actual
starvation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

The Secretary of the Treasury has
transmitted to Congress ]. Ross Brownies s
report on the mineral resources of the
States and Territories west of the Rocky
Mountains. This work has been in
progress upward of year, and EN-
braces a complete summary of eve
rything essential to a correct uu-
derstanding of our great mining
interests, including the geological forma-
ton of the mineral belts, the number of
mines in operation, their yield and con-
dition, the treatment Of ores, and some
general considerations Of the precious
metals. The report will make about six
hundred printed pages. Mr.. Browne esti-
mates the yield Of the States and Terri
tories for 1867 as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
The Trial Of JEFF. Davis.

From the Richmond Whig.l
At the last calling of thecase of the
United States against Jefferson Davis, In
the Federal Court in this city (last Mo-
yember), the trial was postponed at the
instance of the Government, to Tuesday,
26th instant, in order, as was stated, to
afford the Chief Justice of the United
States an opportunity to be present and
conduct the trial. 1t was also agreed
between the counsel of the respective
parties and the Court that If, as the day
approached, it should be ascertained that
the Chief Justice could not attend on the
day named, the case should be informally
adjourned 10 some other day, withoutre-
curing the presence of the accused or
his counsel If we are correctly in
formed, letter was received here some
DAYS ago from Judge Chase, stating that
il would be out Of his power to be here on
the 26th Of March. and suggesting post
ponement to the 9th Of April But since
that letter was written the impeachment
proceedings against the President have
been instituted, requiring the presence OF
Judge Chase in Washington for an IN
definite period. II is therefore impossi-
bic to say when the case OF Mr.. Davis
will be tried. Probably never; almost
certainly not till after the Presidential
election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
State Items.

The bill for the abolition OF the County
Court of Davidson county and the ap-
pointment Of a Board Of Commissioners
instead has passed the Legislature.
The subscription to the Tennessee and
Pacific railroad received vote in Will
son county of 1883 to s73 against it.
A Chattanooga gentleman, named
Lennox, has discovered large masses Of
mineral, which he supposes to be silver,
near Lookout mountain.
The Morristown Gazette says the far
msrs in that section have commenced
plowing.
Hon. ID. W. L. Senter has been elected
President Of the Cincinnati, Cumber.
land Gap and Charleston railroad.
The joint resolution authorizing the
election of one Congressman for the
State at large has been adopted by the
Legislature.
The bill before the Senate known as
the Common Carriers bill has been so
amended as to allow negroes to purchase
either first or second-class tickets.
The Chattanooga Anrerican Union
of the 18th says: ave are glad to record
the fact that few farmers over the river
are about applying themselves to hop
raising. This is good news, as all the
money expended for hops goes to the
North, when we are capable of raising as
good quality as any other State. Be-
sides, the State offers q premium. We
hope that other farmers will initiate their
examples. We know of no reason why
hops and grapes should not be cultivated
as we'll around our city as in any other
place"
j. G. Fehr, charged with raping the
person of a young girlin his employ, and
ether diabolical outrages, has been &C.
quilted, and the prosecuting witness in
the case arrested for perjury.
The Pulaski Citizen of the 18th says:
1.-THE dwelling house of Mrs. Hubbs,
near Campbellsville, in this county, was
destroyed by fire last Saturday night,
and her daughter, single lady, aged
about forty, while endeavoring to save
some of the valuables of the house, lost
her life in the burning building, and her
body was almost entirely consumed by
the ruthless flames. The sad calamity
has cast gloom over the whole commu-
nifty"
Mrs. Robert Rodgers, most estimable
lady, residing near Knoxville, was way
laid on the road near that place day or
two since, and her person outraged in
the most fendish manner by q negro
known by the name of Geo. Walker.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

SENATORS and members are besieged
with applications for tickets of admission
to the impeachment trial. 1t is said that
parties are trying to get them to offer
them for sole. They can readily be sold
for $40 each. 1t will require a pretty
sharp lookout to keep them from being
counterfeited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

In England, during the year 1867, the
names of l,O26, ,422 living children were
registered, an increase of about $4,000
over the number for 1866. The rate OF
emigration was 537 daily, and the natu'
raj increase of population exceeded this
number by 6l0 day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

APPLICATION has been made to the Mex
lean Congress for concessions to build
railroad from the City of Mexico to the
Rio Grande river, the boundary of the
United States, distance of 1900 miles
The promoters of the scheme say the
route chosen is direct one, with ne Sc
rious engineering difficulties, and that the
road can be completed in from FIVE to
seven wears.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

Connecticut is said to be, in proportion
to its population, the richest State in the
Union; the average property of every
inhabitant is over 5000, which is about
one hundred dollars higher than the ave-
rage in the State next highest-Rhede
TaIand
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

on January l, 1868, the United States
navy contained 23O vessels, with an ag-
gregate tonnage of l40,746, and carry
ing 1915 guns. There are 81 iron clads,
lOl screw steamers, and "a paddle
steamers, the balance being sail vessels.
Twenty-Five vessels are in course of con-
struction, and on New Years day SO yes
sells were in actual service.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

Or West Point, the number of gradu'
ates since 1902 has been .22lS, of whom
955 have died, and 1868 are now living
New York has had the largest number
of graduates, 1853, whilst there have been
from Pennsylvania 2l8; from Virginia
$50; from Massachusetts l39. Of the
total number, the New England States
have had 408.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

AIMAN in Auburn, Maine, has put his
two hundred hens into hot. house, and
the uususpecting fowls, deluded into the
belief that it was warm weather and the
season for business, literally overflow
with eggs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
IusoIyent Notice.

HAvING THIS DAY SUGGESTED THE
Ill insolvency Of the estate Of ohn .. heatn iul.
raid estate are hereby Motif ed g file them, guy
authenticated. with the Clerk OF the County
Court Of Haywood county, Tennessee, on or
81. distribution ar they will he forever barred.
ELIZABETH KEATHLb1,
Administfatrix.
r.h-u.rv q 1873 oaw-lq
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

In the Pennsylvania Hospital for the
Insane is one patient whose malady was
caused by tight lacing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

In Live Oak county, Texas, only two
votes were polled, both against Con-
vention and for no candidate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
Bricklaying.

IF you WANT A sTEAM-BQILKR. A
L Kitchen range or q grate set, OF bread oven
: huiit, OF fues remodeled % - q prey snt Hmok
inr, . ciEtern built OF repaired, - orlcE Notk
S-ssf JOINER A kEIRKLEl,e, q M.nros -,
or can upOn 1srl THos. cthnhAs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

E. P. WALTON, after forty years SER
vice on the Montpelier (Vt) Watchman
and State Journal, has retired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
DISEASES OF THE EYE.

DR. KEYsER, LATEA PUPIL OF PROF,
Nv. GIRAFFE. in Berlin, has established
his Office AT 27s 1-2 Main street. He Is pre-
pared 70 treat all diseases, make All operations,
spectfuliy refers 10 the Medical Profession in
,ke citv (lfEice Hours, m 70 o'clock. WIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

IT is believed that Belmont will accede
to the nomination of Pendleton on the
fourth of July.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

TEE National Intelligencer claims a
daily circulation of 5000 copies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS HAVING WATCHES
"a left for repair with us are requested TO call
for the same at once. as we are about closing
business, and III not taken before the 10th of
March. will be sold 70 pay expenses.
TkuDEAU a DUKE,
Cnrnrr Snrnnd and Madisnn sfreefs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
DISSOLUTION.

rrHE LAW FIRM OF AYREs & RAN
D0LPH has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent Mr.. Ayres will continue business at his
former office, 272 Second street, and Mr. Ran
dolph has removed his Office TO 3l3 Second
T. AYkFS.
w. M. RANDOLPH.
Memphis. Tenn. March 9, 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

MARCH, 1868: NOW READY, THE FOL-
INl lowing work, containing 1898 closely
printed, large octave pages, well bound in law
sheep. Price, $40:
TEE LAW REGISTER; comprising all the
lawyers in the United States.
THE STATE RECORD: containing the State
and county officers. the organization, juris-
diction, and terms of the Courts for every
State and Territory.
THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY for the United
States; containing the officers ofthe Federal
Government, the duties of the several Depart
ments, sketches of all the members of Con-
gress, the officers and terms of the Federal
Courts.
THE COLLECTORS ASSISTANT; giving
the laws for collecting debts, executing deeds.
verifying claims and taking testimony. with
forms for every State; with much other use
full information the whole constituting an
Official and Business Manual.
Prepared from official returns by John Liy-
ingston, of the New York bar, Secretary of the
Published by the Merchants Union Law Com
pany,. No. lS Broadway, third floor lin the
American Exchange National Bank Buildinel.
The book will be sent. prepaid. to any ad-
dollars: or, il will DO forwarded by express.
with bill. to be paid on delivery.
From Alex. W. Randall, Postmaster General !;
st. John b. l.. Skinner, First Assistant Post
master General; Joseph III. Blackfan, Chief
Clerk Postoffice Department.
WASHINGTON. D. c., February q, 1868.
John Livingston. Esq, Secretary Merchants
Union Law Company, New York:
DEAR SIR: Your new Law Register and Off,
cial Directory, just issued, appears to have
been very carefully prepared. and we think may
be Of great service in the transaction Of the
business Of this Department The work will
doubtless prove valuable to every official,
banker, merchant aud business man.
ALEX. W. RANDALL,
Postmaster General
ST. JOHN b. L. SKINNER,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
JOSEPH II. BLACKFAN.
Chief Clerk Postofice Department.
From Hon. FRANCIS z. SPINNER. Treasu-
rer Of the United States.
WASHINGTON. d. c., February "A, 1888
John LIVINGSTON. ESQ.,. Secretary Merchants
Union Law Co.;
DElR SIR: The new Law REGISTER and or
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on the desk Of, every prominent Official, bank
er. merchant. and business man.
T. Il. SPINNER,
s. Treasurer United States.
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U. S. Internal Revenue Notice.
AssEssOEls oyncr. s5z DI.1. TE.x..l

Assessors 0FFrcE. srH DfsT. TFyS..l
MrNFHIs. March 4. lsd.. J
THE INCOME OF 1861 MUST BIZ RE-
i turned during the month of March. Every
person or lawful ars is required 20 make
sworu statement. whether be had any income
OF not.
of March viii be liable % be as esscd ~ The
Assistant Assessor. with penalty Of my per
cent aided
Blanks can b bad at the Assistant Assessors
once, No. n Madison street.
HALsET p. COOPER. Assessor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16

The entire product Of the precious
metals from ls4s to January l, 1868, is
estimated as follows:
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Displayed advertisements will be charged ac-
cording to the SPACE occupied. nj above rates
there being twelve lines of solid typo to the
inch. "
Notices In local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special Notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in
ducements, both as TO rate Of charges and man
ner Of displaying their favors.
All advertisements should be marked the
specific length Of time they are to be published.
If not SO marked, they will be inserted for one
month and charged accordingly.
Advertisements published at intervals will be
charged One Dollar per square for each inser-
ton.
All bills for advertising are due whom con-
tracted and payable on demand. f
ta-An letters. whether !upen business or
otherwise, must be addressed to 's. -
WHITMORE q CO.,
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
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Rejected manuscripts WILL NOT be returned.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-04
BnttitaG.
HooP-DE-DooDLE-Doo.


A gentleman conversing with lady friend
q short time since, claimed that he could
parodize ON the hoop question any verse that
she might choose to repeat She according
ly rehearsed the following from the "old
Sexton:''
"Nlgh to a grave that was newly made
Leaned sexton old on his earth worn spade.
His work was done, and paused to wait
The funeral train in the open gate;
A relict of by-gone days was he,
And his locks were as white as the foamy
sea- .sE IU-
And these words came from his lips so thin,
al gather them in ! gather them IMP
Whereupon the graceless fellow took his
pencil and thus wrote upon scrap of paper
lying by:
Nigh to church that was newly made
Stood lady fair, and thus she said
"Too bad, too bad-I here must wait
While they measurethe breadth Of this open
gate;
All! tits only NINE BY SIX sect
Too narrow, too narrow, alas for me-"
And she sighed from her quivering lips SO
thin
az cannot get in-I cannot get ini'
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alllsftlIaneoHs Aarertistments.
THE PIEDMONT
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ENSURES on all the most approved
plans. Its policies are non-forfeiting
II divides SD per cent of profits among
policy holders.
1t declares dividends at the end of second
year.
1t receives premiums all in cash, or in halt
loan, or one third loan, as applicants may
prefer.
1t allows quarterly or semi-annual pay
ments of cash part OF premium.
1t accepts no security for the money 1t in
vests except real estate first lien.
=, NO stocks nor government securities cur WILL
1t is Differed and managed by gentlemen
born and bred in the South, of good charac-
ter amongst their own people for financial
ability and for fidelity to their trusts; and
not go to increase the wealth of the North,
but will be used within our own limits, and
will relieve our own impoverished people;
w. C. DARLINGTON, President.
J. j. HOPKINS, Secretary,
G. II. PERRow, Medical Adviser.
DIRECTORS:
D.J. Hartsook, w. d. Cabell, f. @. Thur
mond, j. r. PEBBLES, Hudson Martin, L. +.
Fitzpatrick, William Gordon, G. A. Schan'
ter, William P. Shepherd.
REFERENCES:
Gen. Beauregard, Col. G. @. Garner, Judge
Alexander Walker and Gen. Mason Graham,
OF Louisiana; Gen. Simon Buckner, of Lou
H. p. Mabry, Major J. H. Pratt and Ward
Taylor, Jr, Jefferson, Texas.
Liberal commissions will be given to good
agents. Travelling agents are especially
NINE HUNDRED Policies issued during the
first eight months of active work.
Income over $40, 00O-a success ahead of all
precedent-and with bright prospects.
| For rates of Insurance call upon the Local
| Agent, NV. ii. ROCKETS,
| July 81, 1868. Orange Court House
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sAlisfellaneous Grade.
NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC.


T WOULD respectfully inform my
l. friends and the citisens of Orange and the
adjoining Counties, that / have just re-
ceived large stock, of which will enume-
DRY GOODS.
Calicoes, bleached and brown Cottons,
Kentucky Jeans, Linseys, Cassimeres, Tick
ings and Flannels.
HARDWARE.
Axes and Helves, Cross-cut and Hand
Saws, Mill and Hand-saw Files, Hammers,
Steel Squares Hatchets, Chissels, Wood
Screws, Hinges, Augnrs, Locks; Curry:Combs;
Spades, Shovels, Coffee Mills, Rat Traps, Sad
Irons, Drawing Knives.
TIN WARE.
Cups, Wash Basins, Pitchers, Dfppers, Stew
Pans.
WOODEN WARE.
Painted-iron and white ss-bound Buck
cts, Lard and Butter Cans, Sugar Boxes.
GROCERIES,.
Sugars Of all grades, Coffee, Tea, Pepper,
Molasses, Salt, Nails, prime Cheese, Crack
ers, Rope and Irvine, Linseed Oil, Spirits
Turpentine, White Lead, Copal Varnish, Dye
Stutfs, Mason,'s Backing, Soap Candles. fine
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars,
Pipes and Stems, Powder, Shot, Caps, Tubes.
- a large stock of Boots and Shoes.
LIQUORS.
My stock is large and select, consisting o
the finest mountain and Bourbon Whisky,
seven years old, Apple Brandy, eight years
old, fine Wines, French Brandy, Rum, Gin,
which guarantee to be the best brought TO
this market since the war. just come and
see, and can satisfy the most scrupulous.
/ sell Calico for 10 cents; Sugar, good IL
cents; Rio Coffee IS cents, Cheese % cents;
Shoes, womens, 81, 80, and other things in
proportion. Give me call and will do my
best to please you. L. j. PEYTON.
All kinds of country produce taken in ex-
change for goods.
January 3, 1868.
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NEW STORE

ORANGEECOURT HOUSE, VA.
THE undersigned offers for sale, at
= his new store, Orange G. H., Va, next
door to Chapman & Co., a full assortment
DRY GOODS, GROCER ES,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
HARDWARE, CALICoES,
COTTON CLOTHS, &c.
The stock, which is unusually large for
village store, has been selected with great
care in the Northern Markets, and under
circumstances which enable me to offer spe-
respectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves. bind myself to sell as low as
any country merchant in Virginia.
l expect u small profit on all my goods.
Fs- The highest cash price viii be paid for
all kinds of Country Produce.
NOYembet %. 1867. G j. BROWNING.
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CHESAPEAKE 4 OHIO RAILROAD.
WINTER SCHEDULE. -m


IN and after October LIST, 1868, the
" passenger trains will run as follows:
Mail Train between Richmond and Staun-
ton daily Except Sundays) and between
stanton and Covington tri-weekly, wiz
Leave Richmond at 7 Is \. M. and arrive at
Staunton 3 % NJ. Leave Stanton 30 A
NJ and arrive at Richmond % z NJ. On
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, leave
Covington 10 A NJ and arrive at Staunton
Q 10 "A NJ. Leave stanton 3 SO L M and ar
rive at Covingington 55 T NJ.
Accommodation Train between Charlottes-
willie and Richmond on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Saturdays. Leave Charlottesville
4 A Nj and arrive at Richmond 930 a NJ
Leave Richmond 3 30 z NJ and arrive at
Charlottesville9 p M.
The Mail Train Connects at Gordonsville
and Charlottesville with trains on the Or
ange, AleXandria and Manassas Railroad for
Alexandria, Washington, Philadelphia. New
York, Lynchburg, Knoxville Chattanooga,
Memphis, Now orleans, Montgomery Mobile,
&c. AtStaunton with stage-coaches for Har-
risonburg, Winchester,& ci At Goshen, with
coaches for Natural Bridge, &c. At Millbo-
ro', with coaches for Bath Alum, Warm, Hot,
and Healing Springs. At Covington, with
stages for White sulphur Springs, Lewis
burg, Charleston, &c.
JAMES +. NETHERLAND,
October 0, 1868. General Ticket Agent.