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VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, February l2.--In the United
States Court yesterday, the District At
torney, under instructions from the At
torney General, and in accordance With
President Johnson's amnesty proclama-
ton, entered nOlle prOsequf in both in.
dictments against Jefferson Davis, and
also in those against General Lee, Wade
Hampton, Breckenridge, Longstreet,
Pryor, Seddons, Wise, Malone, Early,
and thirty others. On motion Of Mr..
Ould, the Court ordered the sureiies on
Mr.. Davis bail bond to be discharged
| from further eusiody.
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BY Ell E G R A ? d
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
NEW YORK.

New York, February IL --Bomberger,
who shot Miss Baird and afterward shot
himself yesterday, died at q late hour
last night. The girl still lives.
The trial of Geo. W. Thorne and
otbers-his sureties-for alleged Internal
Revenue frauds, was commenced 10 the
United States District Court, at Trenton,
New Jersey, yesterday. Thorne was
Revenue Collector for New Jersey, and
the charge Oh which he is now arraigned
with his sureties involves over 100000
The friends of John G. Braine, the
alleged Chesapeake pirate, are using their
utmost endeavors to have him released
he is confined in the county Jail inBrook'
lyn, and has become q mere wreck OF bis
former seli-being sffiicted with disease
and compelled to go about on crutch'
The body of Mrs Gamble, which was
disinterred sometime since for cbemlca
examination-on suspicion Of having
been poisoned by her husband-has beer
lying at the morgue. 1t was yesterday
handed over by the coroner to her rela
tives, G verdict of death from unknown
causes being rendered.
A Montreal special says that the Gov
eminent refused to give up the body o
Whalen to his friends for a wake. Th,
Fenians threaten large demonstration
in Montreal unless the body is given up
The Irishmen Of Quebec held a larg
meeting on Wednesday, and called oil
the Lieutenant Governor, asking tina
whalen be respited. They passed reso
Iutiops sympathizing with Whalon'
1 viaow
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River News.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


For Cairo and Ecansville. - The
steamer Norman leaves for Cairo and
Evansville at 5 o'clock this evening.
John B. Hall. Captain, o. Hewitt, Clerk.
For Louisville and Cincinnati The
Sam. j. Hale, q frst-.ste little passen-
ger boat, will start for Cincinnati at 5
o'clock this afternoon. VIM. 2. Walker,
Captain, Ed. c. Miller, Clerk.
For Friar's Point and all Way Land
ings The steamer Natoms, Captain
James Lee, Billy Fields and Stack Lee,
Clerks, will leave for the above named
points this evening at 5 o'clock.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
For Pine Bluff. Lille Rock and Fort
Smith The gay little steamer Leni
Leoii, Captain W. T. Berry, leaves to-
morrow evening at FIVE o'clock. Wn.
Morrison and Clay Robsrds are 10 the
oiIice.
For White Rirer The magnificent
steamer Liberty No. 2 leaves for al
points on White river tomorrow evening
at Eve o clock. Captain John B. DaviI
is in command, aud Jimmy Thompson
and Charles Sharpe, clerks, are in ih'
Office.
For Oseeola.--The steamer George W
Cheek, under command Of Captain Geo
Malone, will leave for 0seeols and al
way handbags on St. Francis river to
morrow evening At FIVE o'clock. Fraul
Gontermsn 10 clssk.
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WARRINGTON.

wAsaISGroS, February l2.-The par
don Of DR.. Mudd, one Of the conspira'
tors in the assassi nation of President
Lincoln, was signed by the President
yesterday and sent to the State Depar,
meni. where it will receive the signature
Of the Secretary snd seal Of the United
States, and then be sent to the command
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Sugar, Coffee, MOlasses, Salt,
MEMPHIS. TENN. FEBRUARY 10. 1869.

MEMPHIS. TENN, February 10, 1869.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CITIZENs
w and taxpayers Of the city OF Memphis
and county Of Shelby, being DESTROYS OF sus.-
tanning the credit of said city and county. which
in our opinion can emily be done by restraining
the authorities Of said city and county, now or
hereafter to be in Office, from the illegal issu-
ance of city and county bonds and scrip; ;
for public purposes; from the levy and
assessment of taxes not authorized by
law; from the subscription of stock to
railroad enterprises not warranted by
law and an enlightened public policy and
generally. from doing any and AL other illegal
and improper acts connected with the admins
tration of the revenue and finances OF said city
and county do hereby agree to unite and form
our, elves into an crganizatlon; TO- De called the
of which, as above indicated, are and shall be
to oppose and resist, by all legitimate and law
full means, all unauthorized taxation, the reck
less administration OF the affairs Of said city
and county. and all such improyident expen-
ditures of the public means or pledges OF the
public credit rs may be detrimental to or in
subversion of the rights of private Individuals.
In order to carry out and etfsctaate said object.
we do hereby agree upon and adopt the follow
ing rules, regulations and stipulati9ns for the
government OF our Union:
/. The offices of this organization shall con-
sist of a Chairman, Secretary, and TX cuiive
Committee of seven, to be elected at the first
may at any time call meeting Of this ass oca
ton, giving notice TO its members through the
press or otherwise of the time and pl &C, and
shall be the presiding officer at all such meet
ings. -,
q To the Executive Committee Of the organ
ization shall be referred any and all mat
tiers connected with the object of this
organization and said committee shall
be authorized and empowered to make
such contracts in behalf Of this organ
ization as may be necessary for carrying its
objects and purposes into effect.
3. Any and all expenses to DO incurred. con-
nected with this association or organizatiOn-
iocuding the expense of any and all such suits
and litigation as may be instituted in carrying
into effect the objects aforesaid-we agree to
share and pay in proportion to the assessed
value Of our taxable real estate. In all suits
and litigation growing out of the admiaistra-
ton of the business of the oity the city assess-
meat shall be the basis for tho assessment on
each member OF this organization, and in all
suits and litigation growing out of the admins.
tTation Of the county, the county assessment
shall be the basis of assessment on each mem
r - q
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BIG CREEK LAND
Ten Miles OF Memphis.

M 100, $50 AND 200 ACRES OUT OF 500
III. on the Mississippi River Railroad. soon
10 be built, and near the prospective depot. ior
sale at bargains. and Immediately; also, "
acres. mainly Cypress Timber; also, STEAM
MILL. Apply 70 my sons on premises, or 70
rnvsel[ thfs month, az Raleigh.
1900 acres good Stock Rancho on the Lavaaa.
In Jackson county. Texas, and COZ acres on
Trinity. Liberty county. Texas. Fine Planfa.
ton 10 sell or exchange for city property. All
stiles perfect. fil6l S. 5. REMBEkT.
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MEMPHIS FEMALE COLLEGE,
NO. asa ADAMS STREET.

THE THIRTEEETH SESSION WILL
Il commence fetrcary lst; Tuition from hye
exespt advanced pupils. Tho departments OF
Nodorn Languages. VI usic. Drawing and Pain
ma are under the care Of approved instructors.
aavance. ii3Gl N. A. z. MORGAN, Prin'.
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POLAND OF consumption. Fanny Bolan.
wife of Mr.. Boland. In the thrty-fourth year
Of her age. Funeral from her late residence.
on Suzstte street. at nine O'Clock 10. morrow
Saturday morning. Services ct st. Patrick's
Church ut ten am. Friends of the family are
s,v,trd N okfond
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

III. MCCLURE, ARCHITECT AND CIVIL
j. Engineer. Is q candidate for the once Of
County Commissioner az the March election.
Office stillman Block, corner Second and Mad
ieon streets te
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EDWIN.
PUBLIC OPINION.

In every country, except our own, there is
raising up power behind the throne greater
than the throne ITSELF 1t is the will and in
telligence of the people, who include so many
and varied intellects requirements interests
and points of view, that they are competent
to sit as a court of last resort upon the poll
cy and legislation of the public scrvants.-
This public opinion is indicated not only by
the ballot boX-which fraud and force some
times cause to give deceptive utterances-but
by the press and conversation of intelligent
men, and is often as unmistakable as the day
light. No man doubts, for example, that
public opinion in the United States condemns
the thieves who plumber the federal and mu-
nicipal treasures yet for years we find them
voted back into the official places which they
have defled. There is no civilized country
on the face of the earth where public opinion
is as powerlcss to prevent serious blunders in
legislation, as in this boosted republic No
monarchy in Europe can hope for permanence
which does not recognize this supreme power.
We are witnessing at this moment in England
irresistible might in the determination of the
English mind that the House of Lords must
give way to the expression of the popular sen
timent on the Irish Church Bill, or prepare
for its own ultimate extinction. We see even
the military despotism of Napoleon, sustain
So ny bLO ilOot poWOlih olhiJ vi IIulOpc,
recognizing the superior majesty of Public
Opinion in the cabinet changes and reforms it
is conceding in Difference to the result of the
late elections But in our own institutions,
there seems to be want of flexibility, which
obstructs that communication between the
representative and the constituent, which is
necessary to their clear comprehension of
each other We have no method of express
ing our views effectively to our President
and two Houses of Congress for two years
after we have elected the latter. We have
no provision by which minorities are repre-
sented in the original constitution of the leg
islative body, and making it, as it ought to
be, the epitome and representative of the
whole public opinion ofthe country. Minor
tiles not only require to be secured against
oppression, but it often happens that they
are wiser, more intelligent and virtuous than
majorities Some plan ought to be adopted
by which the minority should not be left
practically powerless in the government
Apart from this it is indisputable that par
ty cliques and caucuses exercise more control
over our legislation than Public Opinion
The ruling power in this country is partisan
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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.

y New Book or GREAT INTEREsT.-The
University Publishing Company, of No. 4
Bond street, New York, will issue in few
weeks Memoirs of the War;" by Gen. Hen
ry Lee, thoroughly revised and corrected by
Gen. II. L. Lee, who has added an entirely
new biography of his father. 1t will be a
large octave volume, illustrated by new steel
portraits of General Henry Lee, and Gen.
Nathaniel Greene; beautiful steel engravings
of marion Crossing the Pedee," and 1.-THE
Surrender of CORVALLIS" and five original
maps and plans. 1t is the standard history
of military operations at the South during
the Revolutionary war, and as such is q
book that every reading man should possess.
We are sure that this announcement will give
the work large sale, and when we add
that Gen. Lee is personally interested in its
publication, such a sale is made certain. AS
we learn that the book is to be sold by can
vasing agents only, those who desire to en-
gage in its sale should make early appica-
ton to the publishers.
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Congressional oligarchy, of which it may be
said with literal truth, that 'it fears not God,
neither regards man. VINO douDis iilat inc
Public Opinion of the United States, its col
lectiye wisdom, virtue and patriotism, inclines
by an immense preponderance to the pacifi-
cation of the Southern States by liberal and
conciliatory policy, and their immediate res
toration to their normal relations to the Gov
eminent?
Who doubts that the same Public Opinion
is opposed-as over and over at the polls,
even in Republican States, it has declared
itself opposed-to negro suffrage? And yet
Congress, by virtually compulsory process
forces upon the nation measure from which
its common sense revolts, and which, it is
feared may ultimately imperil our whole sys-
tenn of government. Public Opinion, in this
once free country, is simply paralyzed and
powerless under the nightmare despotism of
Congress Statesman.
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The SOUTHERN REvIEw.-Professor
Bledsoe's review for the quarter dated July is
another number ofthis work rich in articles of
such sterling merit, as to preclude the posi-
bilty of more than bare mention of some
OF the subjects of the different papers-any
extended inquiry into the merits of which
would be beyond the limits of our space and
purpose, except the general notice, which
we sincerely hope will call the attention of
our readers to the fact, that those of them
who do not receive this magazine, are miss
ing the first freshness of work destined to
be an authority in the future upon the scien-
tific and literary questions of this age. The
first article in this number is entitled "Alex-
ander Hamilton THE statesman whose his
tory is SO intimately connected with the earli-
er political events of this country, and who
exercised so large measure of influence,
whether for good or evil, upon the destinies of
our republic. Two other articles, entitled re.
spectiyely 'Pocahontas" and THE New Sci
ence" are among the contents of this num-
Der, and are particularly interesting A. r,
Bledsoe, publisher and proprietor, 81 Lex
ington street, Baltimore. Terms S. per
annum in advance, or upon receipt of the
first number So will be charged if not paid
within three months.
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THE HARTFORD ToURNAMENT.-Ata meet
ing held at the Court House, on Saturday
last, it was resolved to hold the Hartford
Tournament on Thursday, Goth August next,
at Bel Air. The names of about twenty
knights have been handed to the committee,
who will compete for the honors of the occa-
sion. Rules were adopted for the regulation
of the proceedings, and s. d. Rosan, Esq,
elected as Chief Marshal We are requested
to state that the first meeting for rehearsal
will be held at Bel Air, on Thursday next,
9th August, when all who intend to partici-
pate as knights are expected to be present.
The spirit of this affair seems to have been
aroused, and much interest is being manifest
ed in it throughout the county. There is no
doubt that it will be complete success, I'M
der the able management of those having
it in hand.
We may also mention, in this connection
that our neighbors of Baltimore county, we
learn, intend holding Tournament at Long
Green, early in September, at the same
grounds upon which it was held last year
We wish them much success, as we have
not forgotten the pleasant day we spent there
on that occasion.
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AFFAIRS AT HAvRE De GRACE,
HAvRE DE GRACE, July 9th 1SC


MEssRs EDITORS Having a few leisure
moments, l thought / would communicate a
few incidents which have occurred in Hayrc
de Grace, and make known to the readers
Of your paper some of the most important
facts. Our town, at this season of the year,
is exceedingly beautiful, and among the
many visitors who come, we have yet to
hear the first one make any complaint as re-
CARDS its location and conveniences as II sum-
mer resort,
The coal wharyes are receiving and ship
ping considerable quantities of coal this
week, and present quite lively appearance
The Town Commissioners are repairing
the streets, and we can only say they deserve
great credit for the appearance they already
present; but as this work is not yet done
we hope it may terminate with the same en-
ergy with which it has been commenced.
While we are writing concerning our own
affairs, we will not fail to notice the little
trip we took last Thursday to Spesutia
NWrows, and attended (although we do not
dance the pic mic given by the delectable
and ever accommodating Mr.. S. M. Heyde.
1t proved to be a grand affair, and more
largely attended than we have ever before
seen on such an occasion, in our county.
Every one appeared to enjoy themselves ex-
eeedingly, and the pavilion was large
enough to enable all that wished to trip
their light fantastic toe, to the well-toned
music that poured forth from Diapers cele-
brated band. There was no liquor allowed
on the ground, Qor which Mr.. Heyde deserves
great credit and to our knowledge there
was not one individual the least inebriated
We understand Mr.. II. intends giving anoth-
er soon, and if so, we wish him much sue
cess. Our young friends are also going to
to give one in the neighborhood ofMitchells
Woods. We also wish them success, and
feel quite sure it will be, as usual, largely at
tended Yours, &c,
EDWIN
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PoLrrcAL-At meeting of the Balti-
more county Democratic Executive Com
mittee, held on Tuesday last at Towsontown,
resolution was passed to call the primary
meetings in the respective districts on Satur-
day, 21st August-except in the third and
twelfth districts, in which they are to be held
on Friday, Goth August-for the purpose OF
electing five delegates from each district to a
county convention, to be held at Towson-
town on Monday, August Esd, to nominate
county officers and send delegates to the
State Convention, which dominates the can
didate .Cr Tie Comptroller of the Treasury.
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HENRY e. JOHNSON
and wife


and wife In the Circuit Court
vs.. Tor Hartford county
GEORGE w. WEBB as Court of Equity.
and Others.
T>HE object of this suit is TO obtain sale
of certain lands, situate in Havre de
Grace, Hartford county, Maryland, of which
John N. Lane, late of Lancaster Ca,
Pennsylvania, died seized and possesse
The bin states that on or about the 31st
day of January, 1856, the said John N.
Lane departed this life intestate leaving
neither father nor mother, brother nor sis
ter surviving him, the heirs at-law to the
real estate therein described being the
children and grandchildren of his deceas-
ed brothers and sisters, viz Geo. w. Weeb,
Geo. w. Webb ofEdwin, Geo. w. Webb of
Jno., Jas. r. Webb, Geo. w. Cooke and
Susan e. his wife, all residents of Carnie,
Illinois, VIM. L. Webb and B. II. Webb,
of Georgetown, ID. c., Isaac N. Carter, of
Alexandria, Virginia, John Martin and
Mary his wife, James S. Lane and William
N. Lane, Alexander H. Richie and Rebecca
Richie, Hubbard Taylor and Alice Il. his
wife, all residents of Winchester, kentucky,
John N. Lane, James B. Lane and Elliott
r. Lane, of Camden, New Jersey, Andrew
Kennedy and Mary Ann his wife, David
Hunter and Rebecca his wife, Joseph
Nicklin and Mary N. his wife, all of
Charlestown, West Virginia, Henry E..
Johnson and Harriet Lane, his wife, of
Baltimore city-all of whom, excepting
the two last mentioned, are made parties
defendants to this suit, together with a
certain Martha Hay, of Carnie, Illinois,
who has lately came possessed by asst gn-
ment of the equitable interest of the said
George w. Webb of Edwin, certain
William A. Atlee, Of Lancaster Co., Pa,
administrator of the late Madison Richie,
and trustee of the heirs of William J..
Richie, and certain. Rachael S. Jenkins,
of Camden, New Jersey, guardian of the
said John N. Lane, James B. Lane and
Elliott E. Lane, who are also made parties
defendants as aforesaid.
The Bill further states that the said
Real Estate is not supceptible of division,
and could not be divided without mate
rally injuring the same, and should
therefore be sold. The Bill further states
that all the defendants are residents,
and prays for the usual order of publica-
ton against them.
1t is thereupon, ordered and adjudged,
this 9th day of July, 1869, that the COM
plainants, by causing copy of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper printed
and published in Hartford county, once a
week for four successive weeks before the
first day of January next, give notice to
the absent defendants of the object and
substance of this Bill, and warn them to
appear in this Court, in person or by soli-
citor, before the said LIST day of January,
1870, to answer the premises and show
cause, if any they have, why decree
should not pass as prayed.
A. L. JARRETT, Clerk.
True Copy, Test,
ju30 A. l.. JARRETT, Clerk.
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GB- Mr.. Holland Greenland, residing near
Churchville, in this county, some several
weeks ago met with severe accident by
falling from an ox-cart, which he was driving,
and striking his head against stone. We
regret to learn that paralysis supervened, as
consequence of his injuries, and that Mr..
Greenland now lies in a critical condition.
DR.. I. III. Roberts, who was called in at the
time of the accident, has been in constant
attendance upon his case ever aince, but
there seems to be a stong probability of an
ultimate fatal result.
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THE WHEAT CROP OF OUR CoUNTy.--So
far as we have been able to learn. from far
mers who have threshed their new crops OF
wheat, we believe the yield is fully up to
what was calculated upon from the appear
ance of the growing crop. We have heard
Of one OF two instances in which from TWEEN
OF red wheat to the acre has been threshed
out. The white wheat yields more to the
acre than the red, but we have not heard of
any actual measurements of that kind of
wheat so far. Should any of our citizens
have news of this kind to communicate to
US, we will be glad to obtain it from all Sec
tions of the county, so as to arrive as nearly
as possible at the average result.
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IMPORTANT TO HOUSE KEEPERS Moore
~ Bros Wilmington City Soap is really
what it is represented to be-a beautiful soap,
in pound bars, neatly wrapped, very hard,
and guaranteed to give satisfaction We
have tried this soap, and are convinced that it
is genuine article ofthc very best in the
market. Give it trial, and we are certain
you will be satisfied of the truth of the above
facts
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MARYLAND CENTRAL RAILRoAD-Wc
call attention to the meeting to be held
at the Court House, in Bel Air, on Tuesday
next, August 3D., pursuant to adjournment
of the last meeting held on June 18th. We
hope our citizens will give their attention to
this notice, and turn out en- naassc in the inter-
est of the road, Committees will report and
other interesting matters bc before the meet
ing.
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THE LANCASTER INTELLiGENCER-W
call the attention of our readers to the
prospectus of that sterling Democratic jour-
nal. the Lancaster Iatel1igencer, which appears
elsewhere. 1t has no superior as family
and political journal in Pennsylvania, and is
offered at very low rates.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT-Amos Holdings
worth, an esteemed citizen of this county, re-
siding at Fallston, on Saturday last met with
painful accident, by falling from NOW in
in his barn. whereby his shoulder was dislo-
Gated. Dr. R. d. Lee was called in and re-
duced the dislocation, and we arc glad to learn
that Mr.. Hollingsworth is now doing well.