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LNVA sALE-KEAL ESTATE-sEvERAL aUk
dred Cotton and Sugar Plantations, located
Rrtons Of the cotton and sugsrgrowing sste Also Rio
Plantations Orange Orchards and large bodies of vsluab
timber landa Also large variety Of City and Suburban
Property improved and unmproved In the form Of residences
stores building lots and squares, favorable Part
Wishing 70 invest win do well 70 call and examine Proper
aeS Miller Gard, keai Estate AsesiA No Is OArondAlr
IN BANE RUPTCY-ESrATE OF JOSEPH F
Waters-United Ftates Marshals Office District
i,isna New Orleans January H. 1862 rhis give
that on the 9TH d-y Of January, q. 1869
warrant in bankruptcy issued against the
Of Joseph +. Walters, in the parish of Orleans
bankrupt on bis own peton that the payment Of debts
and delivery Of property be Onging said bankrupt
him his and the transfer him
forbidden By law that meeting Of the creditors Of the said
bankrupt TO prove their debts and
sign OF his estate will be held Court Of Bankruptcy
be holden ct No 81 Exchange Place. in the city Of New Or
leans Louisiana before Dr. naten TO- aegter the
18th day OF February, D. 1869. al Il O'Clock n
A-No z4a J. HEBRON
jsl2 fel2 q. 3. Marshal, District Of Louisiana
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GALVESTON AND INDIANOLA-.Steamsh
Morgan 80 bales cotton Perkins. Swenson Eco
Is c Dol on &co-l2 TO FIaucke Il Danneel-9
T & S Henderson, Pisbury &co-5 Henry
&co-4 Beiing-300 bdl hides "a bbs tallov s
hqds do B l. Mann &co-l9 bills tsllow 4 hf.bbls
do 10 bdl skins 295 hides Whitney &co-l5
bbls beef Z Frank SKIS wool SO pk9s pecans
F Pillsbury &co- 80 hides bdl skins bbs tallow
FTancke DaDneel-2l pkgs tobacco Irby, Media
Diel &co-2 cks pecsns Mscbeca &co-l73 hides
10 Orders cases marble Piaggio Bros-3 hhds
pecans Schneider Zuberbier--7 pkgs pecans
Texas Elk Co $3.50 specie l. Bernhsrd-s400 cor.
repcy Stumborg &co-lsO head stock So calves
McQuoid & Mehle--sundries to order-ToA "a
bales Gotten
MOBILE-Steamer frances bales cotton TO
Marx. Levy &co-5 Penn, Pace Nxon-6 Kirk.
patrick Keith E F Golsan &co-2 bales do.
mestics pkgs tobacco A Whitney &co-l0 do
Hernsheim-l5 bdls paper Times bales do
mestics NJ Bernheim-l skis cotton seed Z Dan.
iel-sundries 10 order-Total 81 bales cotton
MOBlIE-Stea Sarah bales domestics
SO bales cotton Lehman. Newgsss &co--35 do
Jurey & Harris-ll do Marx, Levy &co-S2 bales
rsgi % bales rope bales hides NJ Kaufman-l5
bdls paper Picayune-39 bbs rosin Sells Bros-26
DO Blessy-6 tons old iron Lachs & Son-sun.
dries to order-Total los bales cotton
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MISUNDERSTANDING Morgan 300 bills
-four 40 bbls sugar 40 ties lard FL tics hams 80 bags
coffee and snndries
ST PlERE -Srhr Joe Kelly-l005 bbls -four 800
axis corn 600 shingles 5000 feet lumber
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STE AMSHIPs.
LIVERPOOL.
FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT
To sail sn SATURDAY, February 18th
%zn. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT
s.stisAsia1zAs The new Al British steamship
Captain SMITH,
VIII leave her wharf Post &C. First District as above
FIR SCHROEDER CO..
81 CarOndelet street. up stairs
81 Observation-Disclosures
MORGAN LINE u s. MAIL CLEANERS.
<zn FOX GALVESTON AND INDIAN
s-sazs1zz& steamships form this Line:
w g. Hewe,..I. @. Harris. a ustin,
Aiabsms... Morgan.
Clinton .......... Josephlne....... n atagorda,
Morgan,
W. H. TALBOT, Commander,
VIII sal from foet OF St. Joseph street SATURDAY,
February g. atSP.M.
Forfeignt or passage apply to
CHAs. A. WHITNEY CO., Agents.
50 and 50 Camp street.
Freight insured at half the adopted b. the Board
Of Underwriters July LIST 1868
EB-No bills Of lsding sailing the steamer
N1f3@ FOX TEXAS
INSIDE BERwIoKs BAY ROUTE,
VIA
NEW ORLEANS, oPELoUsAs AND GREAT WESTERN
RAILROAD.
Fssssngsn sks tns Ferry Boat sp2ots yaesson scse.a
SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS aud SAfUR'
DAYS at n O'Clock A. NJ, and the train leaving Al
giers Depot at A. arriving ct Brashesr City IL
skBg the Morgan Line Steamships at Brsshear
Josepnine....s. J. N. LEWIS
TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
Meragorda................. J. j. ATKINSON
SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Tickets 20 De hsd and state secured until
LIVERY DAY Sundays excepted 1t the once Of the Ops
lousas Railroad Company, No. 60 Canal street or ct s
rsrry Landing, on the morning OF departure
sAML =. SQUIRES, Ticket Agent.
@. ". z. BAYLEY. Superintendent
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Below Waiting O-der,,
Memoranda

Ship Lord Dalhousie tBr), Ronald, from Liver.
pool, TO Meeker, Knox eco
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FOBKIGN PORTS.

FORKIGN PORTS.
Liverpool, Jan. l3.-Saied for New Orleans,
ships Moss Rose, Dustin, and Golconda Davis;
loading for New Orleans, steamship Fire Queen,
Williamson, and bark Rosetta McKeil. Kelleran;
l4th, arrived from Galveston, ship Pswnee, An.
ker.
Bordeaux, Jan. 13-Saied for New Orleans,
bark Neuvo Mexique, Canneva.
London. Jan. l3.-Cleared for New Orleans, ship
Canterbury, Mclean.
lHsvre, Jan. TO- Cleared for New Orleans ships
VIM Woodbury., Mcclellan, and Anna Camp, Drum
mond.
SPOKEN.
Bark Lucy Nichols. Duncan, from New Or.
leans for Liverpool, Jan 20th lat 1882 long 81. 49,
Jan. 25th, ship Trsnquebsr. Howard from New
Orleans for Liverpool, lat 32.l0 long 74.40.
Jan. 9th. bark Scotland, Marshall, from Boston
for New Orleans. lat 40. 30 long GAS, with fore.
topmsst and msinsail gone. Was In tow of New
York pilot boat JnO Jones.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-11
Baltimore. Advertisements.
~~~~~~-~-~-~---~-~-c- --~---a---~>~>~-------
w. BE s. CO..


w. KNABE s. CO..
-. IN MANUFACTURERS OFF, I09
f7RSI' PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL.
GRAND, SQUARES UPRIGHT
Ell q IN @ - 81
TNHESE instruments having been before the
Il public for the past thirty years, aave,up9n
theexcellence alone, attained an
IMP UR CHASED PRE-EMLNENCE
that pronounced them unequalled. Theil !.
i@ n q NJ j. s. 's..7.as7 vi
combines great power, richness sweetness, and
fine singing quality as well as great purity ofin-
tonadon and harmoniousness throughout the en-
II o U @ H
is plant and elastic and is entirely free from the
stiffness found in so many pianos, which causes
the performer to so easily tire. In
WORK NSHIP .-rr
they cannot be excelled. Their action is con-
structed with care and attention to every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism.
None but the best seasoned material is used in
their manufacture, and they will accept the hard
usages of the concert-room with that of the par
lor upon an equality-unaffecte ted in their melody,
in fact, they are constructed. AEr 8ftstF#
HNOTFOR A YEAR-9UT FOR EVER..''
All our Square Pianos have our new improved
Grand Scale and Agrafee Treble,
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEARS
RS E. LOUIS IDE Sole Agent for the County
ofAugusta, by specialarrangement, isenabled to
furnish the advertisements atthe lowestFac-
tory prices. Specimens always ON hand
ms Ware-room on New Street, opposite Yea
kle& Young Drug Store, in Phillips& CARRIER
Insurance office, Staunton, Va.
March 2-t1 SAG IA ~ y. - ,- ...
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BALTIMORE, ND.
Manufacturers agricultural Implements and
Machinery Growers and Importers of Garden
and Field Seeds, offer to Farmers and Mer-
chants the following named valuable Labor saw
ing Machinery and Implements for the coming
season, viz; Ew YoRKER' Sci fRi.ke Reaper and
NEW YORKER Selfsake Reaperan Mower Com
blned. This Machine took the Gold Medal at the
great Field trial at Auburn, New York, in July,
1866 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground,
also the celebrated MONITOR Mower. Thisis
two wheeled Machine, with Flexiblecutting Bar,
the best in use. The BUCKEYE and CASES Riding
Suiky Cultivators. Maryland Self Discharging
Hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the best in the
Country. Sinclair's improved Corn Planter and
Seed Drill, Rice's Premium Cotton Planter
Sinclair & Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
Straw and Fodder Cutter. Patent Masticators
for cutting Corn Stalks, Sugar Cane, Hay and
Straw. Readings patent horse Power Corn
Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
Seperators, Horse Powers Wheat Fans, Grain
Cradles, Revolving Hay Rskes and Cleaners,
Flows, Harrows and Cultivators, Machinery and
Pillow Castings &C., &c.
Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu-
inc Garden Seeds, of our own Raising and I'M
ported from the best houses in Europe.
| All goods sold by US warranted to give Salts
faction and such as represented. ..4s
For particulars &C., send for our Pretoria. Cat
alOgue "@i ="
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REAT SOUTHERN BAZAAR.

REAT SOUTHERN BAZAAR. ait q ~
NO. l2o NORTH HOWARD STREET,
Between Franklin and Mulberry SIS,
The Cheapest Place in the City.
Keep constantly on hand q large ~ 49,
assortment of Family Carriages, Ca {g11
leches, Barouches, Phatons, Jaggers, - :
Coal-Box-Wagons, Jenny Linds, Dearborns, Ger
mantowns Jerseys, Top and No-rop Buggies,
Trotting aid Express Wagons, 'Ambulances and
Carts isau~ no ~a4e sa;E2i iFetti7 .f's'e
Secondhand Wagons taken in exchange.
New and secondhand Harness constantly on
Our facilities enable us to sell fifty per cent.
cheaper than any other establishment in the city
for cash or approved paper We only ask you
to give us IL calllto satisfy yourselves. Consign-
ments solicited and liberal advances made.
Do otforget the nnmber-the small / 20 North
Howard Street f 4. "a J, III !at9H.,i 80,
Jan 10. 69-lyr II D. SCHMIDT & co. !.
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ID MANUFACTORY
a.. f.-f4s7 A. POMPLITZ, " ..tfs- " =
Cor. Pratt and Albenlarze Streets, f..
-, BALTIMORE, Md.
The proprietor has been for many years extern
sively engaged in the manufacture of
- - CHURCH ORGANS, -
and being practical Organ Builder, employing
only experienced workmen, and conducting the
Scientific branches of the business under his own
immediate Supervision, he justly claims that his
Organs equal, if not superior to any in the
United States.
All organs warranted for five years, and in re-
gard TO the satisfaction given by his Instruments
he respectfully refers to the testimonials consatly
received from Clergymen, Church Committees,
and Organists in various parts the country.
Send for circular containing Descriptions,
Price Lists and Churches in which these organs
are used. t5'a
Nay- Organs tuned and repaired at short no.
tce and on reasonable terms. t.sT
iunel9 '69-Iyr
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Baltimore Advertisements.
BALTIMORE, MD.

d SINCLAIR l. CO., .l.fTcE :: ll4A
II Ge ts.<s;-.af,z,..sa No. 50 LIGHT STREET.
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PROF. JOEL ETTINGER Agt,
.r.,r STAUNTON VA. fi...t
GOLD MEDAL FOR 1867

has lust been awarded to Chas. NJ. Stief for the
best Piano now made, over Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York Pianos, (by the Maryland
Institute Office and Warerooms No. North
Liberty Street near Baltimore Street, Baltimore,
Nd
Stieff7s Pianos have all the la test Improvements
including the Agrafe treble, Ivory Fronts, and
the improved French Action, fully warranted for
Five Years, with the privilege of exchange within
IL months, if not entirely satisfactory to pur-
chasers Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs
always on hand, from $50 to $500. 4i'i =.
Referees who have our Pianos in use.
Gen R. E. Lee, Va. Gen. Robt. Ransom, Will
mington, N. c., John W. Abby, VIM. H. Tams,
NJ. G Hartman, B. B. Donaghe, A. NJ. Bruce
Deaf, Dumb aad Blind and Insane Institutions,
Rev R. II. Phillips, Va Female Institute, Miss
Mary Baldwin, Female Seminary. lsuug LA4,
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PURIFY YOUR BLOOD!

1t is the most perfect vegetable compound of atera-
ves, toncs, diuretics and diaphoretics making it the
most elective invigorating, renovating and blood
Cleansing cordial known to the world
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so oLDEN CHORD" -.,-@f- ''- 20 =
"
ESTEY's COTTAGE ORGANS

The reputation of these Instruments is so
firmly established, that we need only refer TO
all the prominent 0ryaaists Of the country, and
the thousands who have them in use throughout
the leng TIL and bread til of the land, to- prove
their superiority over all others in the market.
We haze the following patent improvements,
which belong exclusively to our instrument.
lst The Harmonic attachment. - . 60
2nd Manual Sub-Bass. s.sis 3aHtaHen d b."
3rd Vor Humana Tremula.
4th. Voa Jubulant, stop ofthe most magnit-
hcent effects. ~ ar 90 y
Liberal discount to Clergymen, Churches, &C
,,.,--. HARRY SANDERS
10 W. Fayette Street., : Z T. 9
Zone door from Charles Street, +
Mar27, e9-tf Baltimore, Md.
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D.
The best and most effectuaL Truss known for the
cure and relief ofHernia or Rupture This Truss
has received the sanction of the most eminent
Physicians and Surgeons of this county who do
not hesitate to recommend it to those afflicted
with Hernia as being superior to all others.
1t is the only Truss that will retain the Bowels
with any certainty, and the wearer can feel as
sured that he is using remedy that will be at
all times safe and effectual in its operations. Of
this we guarantee entire satisfaction to all who
may come under our treatment. s..s..,
LADIES' SILK ELASTIC ABDOMINAL BELTS
for Corpulency, falling of the Womb, and as a
support to the Back and Abdominal Muscles.
Anklets, Knee Caps and Stockings for Yaricose
Veins, Ulcers and Weak Joints.
SHOULDER BRACES for Ladies, Gents and
Children, for the cure ofstooping of the Should
ers and as Chest Expander. ,,.'.. =.
PILE INSTRUMENTS, the most superior article
use-lighter, easily adjusted and effectual. In
struments for all Physical Deformities-C urva-
ture ofthe Spine, Bow Legs, Club Feet, &c.
Pessaries and Clutches of the most approved
make. "a" e.
sI - - t' f'if- S. MARSH & co. ...,
hsi-! 1852 O. 3 Holiday street.
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NEW CARPETING.
y fa i-s .,ts ...-l-. 81. 81
JOHN TURNBULL Jr. 4 co.
24S BALTIMORE Street,


Are now opening and will have constantly
on hand, a full supply of $50. t,a..s,y u
=, So CARPETING 14..t4e
ofall descriptions NELVETS, BRUSSELS. If
Three Ply Ingram and Venetian Carpets.
OIL CLOTHS, iii
"a, A, "a Ga ga, le4, 1914 Is and 24feet
wide. 4s4u $. ~.
COCOA MATING
Canton Mating, White and Colored, also
Druggets, Rugs, Mats, &c. i-J
All Of the above they are prepared to sell at
theloweet prices for cash. All orders attended
to promptly.
March 20, '69-ly,'l " sv.' -
TSTABLISHED 1850:
BARRETT C. HIGGINS,
(LATE WARDER& BARRETT, ,4 --E
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
en HATS, GAPS AND STRAW GOODS,
No 227 BALTIMORE STREET,
is WHITE MARBLE BUILDING,
w Naa, = b 1.laa BALTIMORE
Ns-A Complete stock alwayson hand. Call
and examine. r.-}kTr
a1 Malch 2, 69-ly
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MONUMENTAL COOK STOVEI

SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER COOK STOVE
SOLD.
IKPRO VEAFNT ON ALL OTHERS. (
CASTING HEA VY--OVENL LARGE,
e3 FUEL 81 YER!
We warrant the a ove Stove to givethe most
entire satisfaction. Thelargest stove sold. The
heaviestStov sold and the cheapest Stove sold.
For sale only by
JOHN e. A. CUNNINGHAM,
Successor to Cunningham & Co.
53and SIS S. Calvert street, and Cheapside, 5th
House below LombardStreet, Baltimore.
March is, '6a-ly
baltimore STOVE HOUSE.
HEAD QUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF
COOKING AND
PARLOR sTO YES,
Patentees and sole manufacturers of those
| HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES, the beautiful
! = ILLUMINATED
vi FIRE PLACE HEA TIERS,
| THE GEM AND
THE DIAMOND,
also agents for the celebrated
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING FURNACES,
for dwellings and public buildings, they only
quire attention once in twenty-four hours and
never mind how much coal is put in; by their
peculiar construction they consume only a GER
tain quantity. Call and see them at the Base
Burning Depot,
1f BIBB CO.,
80 & Al Light Street,
BALTIMORE, Nd.
ms~ Liberal concessions made to Ministers,
| Churches and Schools. t
sepl8 68ly
WILLIAM E. WOOD & co.
No. 375 Vest Baltimore Street,
(OPPosIrE EUTAw UoUsE,)
BALTIMORE.
Agent for Perry's Oriental, and improved Die
tator Hot Air Gas Burning Cook Stoves, for Coal
or Wood; American, Kitchener and Excelsior
Ranges; Steam Heating and Warm Air Furnaces
all of which will be furnished as low by order as
fpurchased in person.
oct2 '6S-ly
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Poetry.

THE MODERN PROPOSAL.
BY EDWARD ELLIS KIDDER. TX III
HE. E e>~
Your father has property, yAM Z -
So, my dear, has mine;
You are fond of company, ,.ft -E5 rs.
lam fond OF wine.
At your wedding shall attend
All of the elite
If you wish to change your state,
am at your feet.
SHE. 3- aa 0} :'5r
To your pretty offer, sir,
do not object,
AS for love, why that. of course,
You will not expect. r- r..'
must follow every new
Fashion that appears
Have my own acquaintance,
And my cavaliers.
To your wishes, one and all, -+
Gladly agree -=-..-
And an equal latitude
You will grant to me.
All my thoughts shall be for you
That is, understand, a -taa 81
All that are not for my club s
And my 'four-in-hand."
BOTH. t-a
Then, since we are both agreed, -.
Let us name the day -l
That shall see us duly Joined
In the usual way, -s
Then We'll 60 as best we can
Down life's checkered course, a
Till some lucky circumstance :-t !.
Grants US divorce. ~
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-24
COLLECTORS OFFICE, I
August Sd, 1869. !
70 the Tax Payers of the City of Norfolk

10 the Tax Payers of the City of Norfolk
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
whose City Taxes are due for the year
1869 that am ready TO receive them, and
respectfully refer them TO the following
Ordinance:
50. PREMIUMS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
OF TAXES.--That all persons assessed for
taxes ou the Assessors roll, and with
lamp taxes, who -.Iall pay the same To
the Collector rom the JWenty-fourtb
June 10 twenty .0drth July Ia any year,
shall be aliowod q discount OF six per
cent on the amount tn areOf; and such
person who shall pay said taxes between
the twenty fourth day OF July TO twenty
fourth August succeeding shall be allow
Ell 81 di. cunt OF four per cent. ON The
amount thereof, and from the twenty
fourth OF August to twenty.fOurth Sep
tenn Der u discount OF two per cent: ana
from the twenty-iuurth of september to
twenty fourth UctO.ser no discount shall
be allowed: 81 ad all taxes remaining un'
paid GU the twenty-fOurth day of OCTOBER
to twenty fourth of November an addi-
ton of Two per &C At. shall be added; and
from twenty fourth of November to first
day of January following, a lurther addi-
ton OF four per cent. shall be added;
after trst of January the Collector is
empowered to make the taxes ny war
rant or otherwise.
The above Ordinance has been an end
ed, for this year only, SO AZ TO allow de-
ductiOn of SIX per cent. TO the 24th or Au
gust, ISu9 and no allowance of the tour
per cent. The rema1ning clauses remains
IN full force.
shall be in my Office from 8 q. m. 10 3
p. m. Gsnndays excepted0 until the 24th
of August.
A. l.. HILL,
au4-if Collector.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-24
OF WHAT USE Is II ?

We cannot see, in the efforts of the
people of the South TO restore tranquil
ty and good feelings between ourselves
and the North, that any good end can
be accomplished by continually para
ding past matters before the public,
particularly when they are Of nature
TO do us no good, and may be made a
handle by which we may be damaged.
We were reminded Of this again, by the
announcement which accompanied the
news of the selection of Mr.. Cameron as
tne Governor Secretary. Capt
Cameron was an officer ia the contede-
rate army" Hadn't that just as well
have been left out It don't make
him any better qualified to fill the posi-,
ton, and it certainly should not detract
from him in the eyes of the moderate
people North or South. We all know
there are wild bulls ia politics, and just
such announcements arc sufficient irri-
tants to set them paving and believing
ior fight while they know the object
OF their hatred is powerless.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-24
DIPLOMATIC FAILURE

There were many rumors flying about
town this morning of the prospects of
war with Spain, says the Washington
correspondent Of the New York Herald,
but they were all set at rest this after
noon by a more definite story, which at
once gained ground, that there is to be
clean back down on the part Of our
government. 1t is declared that Sickles
exceeded his instructions greatly in pre-
senting propositions for the sale Of Gu
ba to the Cubans, and our government
is so alarmed by the violent and belig-
erent tone of the Spaniards that it has
formally repudiated General Sickles'
action, and has pledged itself to censure
its representative at Madrid. This will
of course, result in his resignation,
Those in authority here disclaim any
intention of desiring to effect a settle
ment of this question, except in the
most friendly manner, and the present
excitement in Spain is attributed entire
ly to the injuGicious utterances of Minis
ter Sick1es. A statement is made here
this morning, apparently we'll founded,
that the Spanish government has motif
fed the American authorities that the
recognition of the Cubans as belligerents
| will be regarded as direct Intervention
in Spanish matters, and just cause for
| declaration of war. 1t is noticeable
in this connection that during the last
few days there has been marked
change in the sentiment expressed to
ward Spain by officials here More
caution is observed, and fewer words Of
hostile character spoken. 1t is a clean
| back down on the part of our govern
| ment under the threats Of the Spaniards,
and it is so regarded here by most men.
The shame and indignation of all who
have heard the news know no bounds.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-09-24
FRIDAY MORNING, Sept. "a, 1869
WHAT WE HAVE ESCAPED.

In November, 1868, while all was
gloom and apprehension in regard to
the impending hydra-headed constltu-
ton. and to avert it was the general
thought and topic, the Day Book came
out with the suggestion that commit
tee of gentlemen be sent to Washington
to endeavor to prevail on the authorl-
ties, and get them to allow the people
OF the State to adopt the Alexandra
constitution with clause added to it in
cooperating negro suffrage, in place of
the Underwood-Bayne Constitution. A
committee was finally sent to Washing
ton and secured the friendship of Presi-
dent Giant, anu through his friendship
the matter was finally consumated,
which relieved the people of the evils
enumerated be'ow by the Richmond
Dispatch. Though we must admit,
according to our view, our contemporary
draws the picture mildly
"General Grant saved us from an
awful fate Had the constitution been
submitted as u Who.e, it would have
been adopted as sure as we live. "A
large body of white people were wearied
out with delay and oppression-they
wanted to get into the Union at once.
They would have taken the constitu-
ton, iron clad oath and all rather tina n
prolong their painful condition for six
months. A large number of this class
would have voted outright for it-a
larger portion would have stayed at
home The constitution would have
been adopted, and we would have been
in condition OF indescribable misery
All our people would have been dis.
quali6ed-the Government would have
been in the hands Of incompetent and
dishonest men. There would have been
no faith in anything; no enterprise; nc
energy; and despair and desolatiop.
would have brooded over the land. II
Is terrible now to contemplate the fear
fll evils we have escaped. And we have
escaped them through General Grant