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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

MORE SPINNERs.-The proprietoEs
of the Evansville Cotton Mills find
ing it necessary to add more machin-
cry, two new sets of spinners have
been purchased, which arrived on
Friday, aud were hauled to the mill
yesterday. This mill has already ac-
CURED an excellent reputation. and a
very fine article of domestic is turned
out in large supply every week. We
learn that further improvements will
be made before a great while.
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NRmnhis Rarha1-

~ TeIegraph.I MEMPHIS, Dec. 4.
CoTToE-Dull: nominalIy 231<a23Jzc.
Receipts $40 bales; exports sos bales.
CoRN-90s CSC.
OATS-f0e.
HAY-Uunsettled at ga O0928 90,
BRAE-Steady at SO co.
FLoUR-Uncnanged
CORN MEAL-St rs.
BACON-Shoulders I7c sides 2I
PoRK-sI2 5OGl4 90.
BULK MEATS Shoulders IsJSc. sides l7Jzc.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

CARlrI SURvEY.-From Robert A.
Hill, Esq, who returned from Carmi
very early yesterday morning, we
learn that Mr.. Hartwelps party
reached Carmi on Saturday night.
The distance from the Wabash River
to Carmi. by the survey, is about
eleven miles. On tomorrow the sur
veyors will start on the return, and
will survey from the Little Chain, on
the Wabash, to Mt. Vernon, and
thence to this city. 1t viii take them
about two weeks to get through. The
people at Oarmi seem to thiak that
the subscription of 100000 will
probably carry at the coming election.
The indications appear to be favor
able.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the case of VIM.
1. p. Mills VS.. John B. Mills, the
jury gave a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff, awarding judgment in the
sum of $3.50 1t will be remembered
that the plaintiff brought suit against
the defendant for his interest and in
suraEoe in the Picayune Mill, de-
stroyed by fire in 1865. A motion
was made for a new trial, but has not
yet been decided.
Judge Baker, of Vincennes. pre-
sided over the Court on Saturday af-
ternoon; but little business was trans
acted.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

Too Poor TO LovE.-A young man
in this city. whose exchequer was not
in as plethonic a state as he could
wish, and who had been waiting "
upon a young lady for some time,
finally made up his mind TO PRO
pose," but did not have the nerve to
make declaration in propria persona,
so he sent highly perfumed note
conveying to the lady the information
that he would be forever and truly
happy" if she would only say yes "
to the momentous question he had
propounded. He waited patiently for
the answer, which was also written on
double extra perfumed paper, pur-
chased at the JOURNAL office, aud
was as follows:
I'D give TO thee this hand OF mine
II thou but had'st the dimes;
But purses short and slim as thine
Won.6 do for these hard times.
leave thee in thy wretchedness,
AS one toe poor to mate;
For love, you know, can only bless
When based on real estate.
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EaahrlIla EarEaf

By Telegraph NAsHVLLLEs Dec. g.
C)TToN - Dull and declining; low mid-
ding. axes good ordinary, G2Cr
WHEAT-U nchanRed.
CORN 81 ~ yellow, Csc.
BARLEY--el 90.
FLOUR--s5 0O@7 90 for supernne 60 fancy.
BULK MEATS = Clear sides, l8Z b; clear
ribbed sides, l65Sc; shoulders. l25<013o.
LARD 10.
Hoes S1<a9c.
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Holiday stock Of JcWelry and Silver.


&. H. JAGEmAN, No. IS Main
Street, has now on hand a splendid
stock of Fine Gents and Ladies
Gold Watches and Chains, Jewelry
Sets, Gold and Silver ThimbIes, Gold
Pens. Silverware, Clocks, etc.; in fact,
almost everything in TIE Jewelry line
suitable for Holiday p esents.
Also, Watches and Jewelry re-
paired, and all work warranted.
dc4 d1ml
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

D@ T. G. Bridwell & Co, corner
of Main and Third Streets, have a
full stock of Drugs. Chemicals, Pat
ent Medicines, American and import
ed Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Brushes,
&c. Prescriptions carefully COM
pounded. Fresh Blue Lick, Con-
gress and Rockbridge Alum Waters.
ie17-tf
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Very respectfully,
g. DELANo,
Commissioned.


OPERA HOUSE. - This evening Meers's
Great Stereospectum VIII open out at the
Opera House, for two nights only. These
views are pronounced wonderful and
beautiful, and represent scenes in the four
quarters of the globe. The scenes that will
be presented tonight Will be different
from the programme of tomorrow even
Ing and those who would see this wonder
in all It's beaeties should go both nights.
The price of admission is only fifty cents,
and seats can be secured at Scott's News
Depot without extra charge. Tomorrow
evening the views presented will embrace
scenes in Sherman's great campaign.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

Held TO ANswBR.-Jn the trial of
Dolly Waller vs.. Burder Barker.
(colored) suit in regard to the parent
age of 8 eolored infant. the defendant
was declared by Justice Emery to be
the father, and was held 70 bail in the
sum Of $500.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

PREAcHIEe.-There will be preach
ing services IN the Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church every night dur
ing the present week, commencing
tonight at z o'slock. The Pastor
will be assisted by Rev. w. M. Chez
yer, of Terre Haute, one of the most
popular and effective preachers of the
West. He will doubtless be welcom-
ed By good CONGREGATIONS.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06
Holiday ! Holiday Holiday

The finest assortment of Christmas
and New Year goods at Schlaepfer's
Drug Store. corner Main and Second
Streets, which is also the best place
to get pure Drugs, Medicines and
Liquors; also, the finest assortment of
American, French and English Soaps,
Perfumes, Pomades. Colognes and
Toilet Waters. dec2 I'm
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To City Tax.Payers.

am authorized to extend the time
for paying taxes and allowing q dis
count of three per cent. on all taxes
paid ia full, to Monday, the 18th day
of December, 1869. All interested
are requested to call as early as posi-
BILE, as there will positively be no fur
Their extension of time given.
JOHN GREEK, City Collector,
Office in Third Street Engine
House, next to City Council Cham
Der. dec4-tt
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

SocrABLE.-The members of St.
Pauls Church will hold +" sociable !"
this evening, at the Parsonage.
and Rev. w. II. Vnn Antwerp and
lady will do the honors. The congre-
CATION and friends are cordially in
vited. Those who go may safely cal
culate on a pleasant evening.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06
heuIsvlIle Market.

sy Telsgraph.J LOUISVILLE. Dse L
CoTToE-In good demand; sales OF 20
bales at 221z92Z5<c.
TO3ACCO-Salss of 25 hogsheads af 81 .5nra
u ~ for Tugs; Sill 2595If 70 Tor common leaf.
FLoUR-Steady; extra family IS Is.
GRAIN Steady. Wheat 81 O5cd1 20. Corn
Csc. Oats SOC. Rye SOC on arrival.
HoGS-Firm at $40 50; receipts 1900 head /;
total killed up to date us 900 head.
Quietsand drm. Mess pork
S3l so. Bacon. shoulders l61<c; clear rib
1890; clear sides l91zc. Bulk meats, shout
ders I25zc: clear rib l61&ci clear sides l65zc.
Sugar cured hams 23c.
LARD-IS5zc for new.
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CandY-Tors-EireHorka.

Fl. NJ. ALTERING, No. 10 South
First Street, next to Opera House,
Candy Manufacturer and dealer in
Toys, Fireworks, Foreign and Domes-
tic Fruits, &c. Headquarters for old
reliable Mah6y's Fresh Baltimore
Oysters. dec2-tf
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

Nor CHANaED.-The question of
changing the hour of the meeting of
the Trinity NJ. Z. Sunday, school,
from 8 A. NJ. to 2 P. NJ, which has
been talked about for some time, was
finally settled yesterday. A vote of
the teachers was taken, and it was de-
cided by large majority not to make
a change; therefore the school will
meet at 8 A. NJ. as heretofore.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

CONGRESS-. - This important body
will convene to-day, and we may look
for the Presidents Message shortly.
We understand that it is not very
lengthy. It is hardly probable that
Congress will transact much business
of Importance until after the holidays.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

PLENTY.-If there is any one thing
that is in extraordinary supply in our
city, it is the mud. We have oceans
of it. The oceans" are scarcely
navigable, however.
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RETURNED.-We are pleased to
note that ]. G. Kennedy, Cashier of
the Evansville National Bank, and
Philip G. Decker. of the firm of Ben
nett & Decker, have returned from
New Orleans, after an absence of sew
eral weeks.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

FATAL. 1t seems that Edward
Ruder, aged six years, who was scald-
ed by accidentally falling into kettle
of hot water in Union Township,
early last week, which we noted at the
time, died on account of the injuries
received
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To- nrlanna nnrkal.

By TeleEraph.l NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 3.
CoTToN-EBsier &C 2sG23l<c; salag 5000
bales; receipts S.045 bales exports 20 Live
erpoOl, 2,403 bales TO Bremen, g aH bales
70 Barcelona, a39 baleas 90 Havana, li
bales; cOastWige, 55l bales
CORN Higher white, 81 30.
HAY-eN
Otherartlnles unchanged.
GioLD-lI85S
BTERLING-l331S.
E1oHANeE-New N0rE Sight 5S8}[ pre-
MUM.
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sew fora aOld ana BLOCH Harhst

By TeleRrRph.I NEW YORK. Dec a.
Easy at Coz, with some loans az
5 peer cent.
TERLING- Dnll al 85<0S5f.
GOBD-Firmer: market opened az I2f
advanced to i23& fell 20 1919 and closed
AZ l22ls- Carrying rates 54z per cent
CleautHces 100000 Export for the week
sl90.4s9.
sovERNMESTs - Have ha8n aclivo aud
buyant a f0er large purchases for ku
ropea account, and closed a fraction on
Coupons q ~, ll7@il71<; DO '82 1879 Gll8a<s 8
do. '6i ll21<allz5ss DO. '65 1I25<aI8; do.
new, lld56aii4f<: do. '87 1l4ff alllJfs do.
'es, ll414glAlf; t0-40s lt8%gl0s<.
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MUss.--We learn that high old
fight took place, yesterday, at the sa-
loon of John Schoefter, near the
creek, in Lower Lamasco, in which
an old German, named John Ritter,
was badly beaten. Who the other
parties were that had a hand in the
fight we did not learn, but we under
stand that things were lively" around
there for while.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

REAL ESTATE SALE.-H. Gumberts
sold at auction, on Saturday, about
thirty-three acres of land, located just
above the city, for $75 per acre.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

COUNTY BoARD.-TEe Board of
County Commissioners will meet in
regular session this morning. Among
the FIRST business to be transacted is
the drawing of a new Grand Jury.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

@The young seallawags at Prince
ton continue their depredations.. 1t
is somewhat singular that the perpe-
traitors cannot be discovered.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

IA The doctors say that some of
the green Wallpapers contain enough
arsenic to kill a person. We shouldn't
wonder, provided any one should eat
enough of the nourishing food.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

LEFT.-Quite large party of citi-
zens from New Harmony, who had
been sojourning in our city for several
days, left for their homes on the
steamer West Wind on Saturday
evening.
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European MarHet.


By Cable.l PARIS, Dec &.
BoURsE-F Firm; Rentes, "a francs and 90
cent?, es
at 9056.
LIYERPooL, December A.-C0tlou closed
dulli upiands I'D, and New Orleans, L25fd
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BG- This is a poor market for
skates. We ought to have rink,
and roller skating. The National
Hall would do frst-rate, if large
enough. and we believe it is.
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S. T.-1S5O-X.-The unprecedented and
extraordinary demand for PLANTATION
BTTTERS is evidently owing to their being
prepared with pure ST. Croix Rum, Cali
saga Bark, &C. Our Druggists complain
ply, and that their orders, owing to the
great demand, are but tardily executed.
Do not become discouraged. Be sure and
get the genuine.
MAGNOLIA WATEK--SupeTior to the best
half the price. deco DIST Goodwill
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

B0Our readers will find in another
column the announcement of the
Hearth and Home, weekly family
journal Of great excellence.
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CoUNcIL.-The City Council meets
this evening. We suppose the gu
ton of making an appropriation to
pay the expenses of the delegation to
Washington City will be settled in
some manner. We are informed that
it is probable the delegation will be
reduced. as it is thought that it is
hardly necessary to send committee
of five.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

pI DR.. O'Leary, the physiological
lecturer, has written to secure Masonic
Hall for series of lectures, to be
given in a week or two.
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Tax PaYersI

Go to the First National Bank and
buy City Orders at ninety-two cents,
aud save the three per cent. offered
by the city. JACOB s. LOWRY.
dec6 st
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FRESH OYsTERs.-The old reliable
fresh Maltby, II. & NJ. and G. s. NJ,
large, selected Oysters, warranted
fresh and good, for sale at
FL. HERMANN's,
no17tf Agent for @. s. Maltby.
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FAIR.-We learn that the Good
Templars Of this city propose holding
festival sometime this month.
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B~ Gents and Boys Cloth and
Lined Calf Gloves, at Hughes's. Also
a good assortment of Driving Gloves
at low prices. dec6
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EDUcATIoNAL.-Prof. A. NJ. Gov,
our excellent Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools, will deliver an address
before the State Superintendents'
Association, at Indianapolis, on De-
cember 9th, entitled Ethical cul-
ture in our Common Schools" He
will, no doubt, do the subject Justice.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

FELL IN.-We learn that the roof
over the ice house at KFener's old
brewery, in Lamasco, caved in on
Saturday night, crushing the walls
somewhat, and otherwise iniuring the
building. We did notlearn the cause
of the disaster, or the probable
amount of loss by the same.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

D6- Some chap, with an eye to
good meal, yanked a very nice
venison- ham off the rack, in front of
the New York Grocery, one day last
week
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SAMPLE LIeENsE.-W We notice in an
exchange that Covington. KY, has
decided to charge all persons who sell
goods by samples license fec Of
twenty dollars. It will be remem-
bered that an effort was made to i'm
pose a license similar to the above in
our city, but the Council voted it
down almost unanimously.
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Ell. HERMANN, Candy Manufactures
al d Wholesale dealer in Toys, Candies
al d Fireworks, has just received
ut " and large stock of Christmas
T,ys for the holiday trade, for sale at
the lowest wholesale prices.
81 HERMANN,
nov17-tf No. Is Main Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-06

You will find Ladies' Velvet Hats
at 90 cents, at Click & Schwartz, op-
posite the Opera House. sep25
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FoUR OFFICES Corner Of Second
and Locust Streets, for rent. Apply
to q. w. SHANKLIN.
de2-tf
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"a See GILBERT & Co.'S ad7er-
tisem ent of two of the best and finest
Store in town for Rent. oc29-tf
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LOCAL MOTTO

IA Buy fne Wool and Broche
Shawls suitable for Holiday Presents,
at dec6] HUGHEs's.
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DAILY JOURNAE
MoNDAY....................DECEMBER 6, 1869
CITY EW S .

pSr The Criminal Court will be in
session to- day.
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"a Heavy Brown Muslins only
15c, at Schapker, Bussing & Co.'s. e
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R~ Irish Linen, Table Diaper,
Shirt Fronts at reduced prices at
dec6 HUGHEs'S.
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DRUGGISTS.
IOHN LAVAL.
OOH4a liza \ LIE
Wholesale and Retail Druggist

% UUICS8IC GIIU MEEBII UFUEE IBEg
Dealer in
Medicines, Paints, oils, Brushes, dc.
MAIN ST., bet. Second and THIRD,
Evansville, Ind.
Particular attention given to CUTTING
WINDOW GLASS to any size. junM dtf
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BD 5000 yards Of 124c Calico just
received, and selling at Zoe, at Schap.
ker, Bussipg u Co.'s. nov26
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B~All Wool Red Flannels at zoe
at Schapker, Busting il Co.'s. nov26
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BGr American Corsets, only Soc.
at Schapker. Bussing & Co.'S. nov26
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KNUCKED." Two men. whose
mares We did not learn, had a quarrel
yesterday afternoon. and one was
struck over the eye with a pair of
brass knuckles. There was no ar
rest, as the injured man belonged on
a fatboat, and be thought it would
not pay to remain to prosecute.
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STEAMBOATS,.
ROR aALE.

FOR SALE.
A. STEAMBOAT BELL. - win be sold
cheap. Apply 10 JOHN BINELCH.
nov28 DIFF
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- - UHIiE HulLHN AN,
NV. ID. Covington, MASTER
R. q. UtlerbRcE, Clerk.
Having been rebuilt and put fn com plato
repair, viii leave for NaahVtlia and an
way landings on
MONDAKs DECEMBER 9Th,
st 4 o'clock P.M.
For freight or passage apply on board, or
TO g. H. HUDD,
de3 dSt Agent.
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10 nne hleamel

EVANSVILLE AND NASH
WILLIE PACKET.
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ROats Leaving To-Day.

For EAsTPoRr.-Ihe elegant and popu-
lar Rapidan Will positively return TO East
port and all Tennessee River way landings
at P. II. to-day, in charge of those excel
lent and highly accomplished gentlemen,
Captain Lee Howell, and Robert Me-
Mechan, assisted by Messrs. Shrewsbury
and Morrow.
For WABASH RIvER-The fine steamer
Pine Bluff will return to the Wabash
River, as far as Mt. Carmel, this evening,
and has elegant passenger accomm sda-
tions. Her pleasant and obligfng officers,
Captain r. L. Lancaster, Mr. Fl. Nicolas
son and Oscar Howard, viii show every
attention TO passengers and shippers.
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nov17-tf
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-15

NOR sALE.-A Farm of over 100 acres
oJAS. G. POLLARD,
mhz5 Real. Estate Agent.
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2 Q, Z T r Y

@-.KwANG LooNG,' melancholy youth,
furnishes the following melancholy re-
frain. 1t was suggested by his calling
on young lady ninoty-two times, with
out finding her at horhe.' There is
some humor in the production, but we
cannot forgive any man who would OBJ
trude himself 80 oficiously where he
wasn't wanted
NEVER AT HOME.
The beautiful damsel who lives on F.
street
Of calling endeavors to give me treat;
Yet whenever call, oft covered with foam,
NV invariable answer is, 'Never at home.
Two pairs of new boots now lie tattered and
From climbing that hill six times one wet
To give her present-a nice silver comb;
But ,myth.!ike my fairy was Never at
home.'
Oh 1 could she have seen my last Sunday
hat,
The night l came home much like a
drowned rat,
Bespattered with mud and pasted with
loan,
And cursing the maid who was 'Never at
home.'
She would have crept out of her covert
awhile,
And cheered my sad feelings with one love.
ly smile,-
Perhaps babe me Goodnight, and taken
her comb,
And cancelled that horrible tNever at
home
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Fluctuations i'm Virginia SsIf.
frage.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IA so
Hon. William R. Marshall,
Governor of Minnesota
Lately [ had occasion to ex-
anime the fluctuations in the
suffrage laws Of Virginia previ-
Gus to July 4, 1776, and was
surprised to find how broad the
views of the early colonists
were, and that more than one
hundred years after its settle
ment the first law was passed
limiting the right to vote to
white persons.
Until 1868 all freemen were
voters, but then the Assembly
limited the right of suffrage to
housekeepers, freeholders, lease
holders or tenants. The re-
striction, however, did not give
satisfaction, and in two years
was abolished, the repeating act
of 1856 stating that it was
something hard and unagreea
BILE to reason, that any persons
shall pay taxes and have no
votes in election. With the
restoration of monarchy in
England Sir William Berkeley,
who had been deposed during
the Cromwellian period, resum-
ed the Governorship of Virgin
iss and in 1870 the Assembly
passed the following preamble,
Whereas the usual way OF
choosing burgesses by the votes
of all persons VIII o, having serv-
cd their time, are freemen, who
having little interest in this
[Continusd Oh: fourth page.1
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VOTING MEN

who have injured themselves by q certain,
practice, INDUCED in when alone. a habit
n frequently learned from evil companions,
~ felt, even when asleep, and. if NOT cur.
ed. renders marriage impossible. and de-.
stroys both mind and body, should apply