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GIVE THE POUND OF FLESH, BUT NO
MORE.

GIVE THE POUND OF FLESH, BUT NO
MORE.
When we first took ground against that
infamous feature of the Funding Bill, that
gives priority to mercenary money-changers
over every other class of creditors, and
puts the whole State at their mercy, we ex-
pected to be sustained by the great body
of the people but we did not anticipate
that our warnings would be so speedily
heard, or so generally needed. We were,
however, ON the side Of the people, for the
people, and againsta combined, powerful,
and unprincipled organization Of sharpers.
Thanks come to us daily from almost
every portion of the State, for what we
have done to arouse the people, and call at
tention to the shameful character of that
wretched measure. There comes also from
various quarters, and especially from the
Democratic press, a bold and shameless
assertion that we are in favor of repudia-
ton. We haze carefully abstained from
pointing scorn as we might have done to
the guilty individuals who wrought the
mischief, lbecause we deemed it proper
and fit to attack measures rather than per-
sons, to war against sins rather than sin
ners. and we prefer, if allowed, not only
to continue this method, but also to treat
with silent contempt the false statements
made as to our views. We must, however,
in order that the cause we represent be not
injured, again reiterate what we have SO
often said before. "IT Is DIsHoNoRABLE
IN A STATE TO REPUDTATE THE WHOLE
OR ANY PART OF IT'S JUST DEBTS"
1t is that clause of the funding bill which
makes the coupons receivable for taxes,
and thus renders it impossible to pay even
the daily expenses Of the State without
creating further debt and new burthen
with which we have now to do. We say
that the current expenses Of the State
must first be provided for, and that only
the balance which remains can or shuold be
applied to the payment of these coupons.
The bill itself has now hardly friend, ex-
cepting Governor Walker, in the Common
wealth; and we now warn the people of the
new danger that threatens them. From
this time forward the sentiment of the
Democratic party in Virginia will be that
the bill ought not to have been passed. In
this respect Democratic leaders will
put themselves in harmony with the
sentiment of the State but the sharpers
who engineered this measure through the
General Assembly, now declare taat tibet
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THE Enquirer has received such stun
ming blow in tho political arena, that, in
the language of the ring, it is fighting
Wild" striking right and left, without
caring for cause or results.
In its despair, it cannot, or will not see,
what is for the best interests Of Virginia;
but, at the bidding of its New York
prompters, rehashes the childish platitudes
addressed to the poor negro that his blanket
is taxed 40 per cent, to the seamstress,
that her sewing-machinc is taxed 200 per
cent. and so on, through the list of both
necessaries and luxuries.
A story is told, which, quaint as it is, full
ly illustrates the folly of such argument.
An freshman buying poultry in the market
denounced the price as exhorbitant. "Why,
in the Old Country l could purchase big
ger chicken for four pence. than you ask
half dollar for.n 'Then why don't you
go back to the Old Country, whereyou can
purchase so much cheaper? ?" "Because
there l cannot get the four pences with
which to buyn--was the candid answer of
the 1rishman.
We will leave out of the question, the
bearing this suicidal policy, advocated by
the Enquirer, would have upon the WOOL
growers among our farmers, or the wooden
weavers among our artisans and asks that
paper to show, if it can, how free trade in
blankets will benefit the poor negro, or free
trade in sewing machines benefit the seam
stress, If their scages are put DOZEN to the
standard achich prevails IN the countries
achence these articles areto be imported free.
Tho Enquirer should inform its readers
that a desperate effort is being made at New
Castle, England, by operatives connected
with the great iron manufacturing estab-
lshments at that place, to obtain the small
concession of making nine hours days
work, instead of ten hours. Cheaper labor
enables British manufacturers to offer
| cheaper goods, and the Enquirer would
throw open our ports, to enable them to
pauperize the mechanics of America.
| Free trade might cheaper goods to four
pences instead of half dollars, but it would
make the four pences harder to earn
than half dollars are, under our present
system.
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clause which provides that the coupons
shall be received for taxes, ;" is A CON-
TRACT" which cannot be repealed. They
calculate that before the assembling of the
new General Assembly thirty millions Of
bonds will be funded, SO that at least one
million eight hundred thousand dollars
must be raised each year, before one dollar
can be applied to any other just debt or
necessary expense of the State.
Unfortunately for this distressed people,
what they claim is true and more than
that, Governor Walker and the Democratic
leaders, the responsible authors Of this mea-
snre, knew that fact before the bill was in
troduced, and before the Governor recon-
mcnded it and the fact that the Supreme
Court of the United States had so decided
in the case of Woodruff VS.. Trapnall, was
referred to, spoken of, and counted upon in
a secret conference held between Governor
Walker and the brokers in whose interest
the bill was framed, so we are informed,
and we should be glad to have the Govern
or deny it. In that case the State charter
ed bank, and provided that its notes
should be received for State dues. The
Supreme court said that this was a con-
tract that though the law might be re-
pealed, the holder of any one of the notes of
the bank could pay his taxes with them at
par, though the note itself in the market
might not be worth fifty cents on the dol
lar. sat5'3 s1gt
Yes. it is q contract; and binds the people
and their progeny to the latest day, and to
the last degree of suffering and distress.
Who are the parties to the contract? The
people of the State are the one side, and a
handful of specializing bondholders with the
Governor at their head, are the other. 1t is
a contract over which these brokers and
money shavers have exulted and gloated in
fancied security and assured confidence.
They have sneered at the people, and turned
a deaf ear to the cries of distress which
might have been relieved. But we tell
these men, and beg them to mark the pre-.
diction,-that their confidence, assurance
and fancied security is only seeming
and not real or substantial ,-ant
that one of the first acts introduced ant
passed, over the Governors veto if need be
will be law dllOw1,g euery person acht
pays his tares IN current money mot coupons
into the Treasury, on or before certain day
a deduction Of from. flee 10 fifteen per cent
from tie amount Of his tar. What thei
will become of your bondholders favored
priority? Can they afford to cheaper thei
coupons ten per cent if not, then the in
justice and wrong they intend, will be de
feated. There will be money enough in tn
Treasury to pay the current expenses, ant
they must be content to talSe,what is left
Then pass an act making it penitentiar.
offence for taX-gatherers to speculate j
coupons with the public. funds, and the pee
pie will be safe.
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the one more vast and beautiful in its pro-
portions than ever; the other rendered
enduring and permanent by the principles
of justice and equality engrafted at last
upon it. 1t is their enemy, the Democracy,
that falls to the ground an outcast carcass,
to perish forever.
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MONDAY EVENING. OCT. 10. 1871.
APPOINTMENTS FOR SPEAKING.
Rooms STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA,
ID ,ruxnN,, notnhar XIII 1871

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA, I
RICHMOND, October 9TH, 1871
Hon. CHARLES II. PORTER, author of the
Homestead Provision of the Constitution, viii
address the people on the political issues of the
day, as follows:
warsaw, Richmond county, SATURDAY, octo-
Old Court-IIouse, Chesterfield county MON
DAY, October IL.
New Kent Court House-TUESDAY, October u.
Cottman's Store, Charles City county--THURS-
DAY, October 10.
Goochland Court House--SATURDAY, October
powhatan ourt.House-MONDAY October 2s.
Cumberland use-WEDNESDAY, Oc-
tober %
Rheims Tavern-1THURSDAY, October 8.
Buckingham ourt-House-FRIDAY,O ctober2
Appomattox .IIouse-SATUIsDAI, Oeto-
Der %.
Glover Hill, Chesterfield comty--MONDAY, Oc-
tober &c.
Hanover Court House-TUESDAY, October 81.
Beaver Dam Depot, Hanover county-WEDNES-
DAY November l.
Henrco Court -IIouse--THURSDAY, November
Petersburg City-FRIDAY, November 3.
Near Manchester, Chesterfield county-SATUR-
DAY, November 4.
Richmond city, City Spring Parx--MONDAY.
November g.
These meetings will commence at ~ o'clock NJ,
precisely except the one near Manchester, which
will begin at l0o'cloch A. NJ, and the one at City
Spring Park at O'CLOCK +. M.
As a rule, any gentleman opposed TO the prin-
ciples of the Republican party, will be allowed
time to reply, say one hour-Mr. Porter reserving
his right to close the discussion.
BY order of the
REPUBLICAN STATE F,X. COMMITTEE.
GEORGE M. ARNOLD, Esq, of North Caro-
lima, will address The people of Virginia as tol-
lows
Lunenburg c. H.-SATURDAY, the 18th, at Il
M.
Keysville, Charlotte county-MONDAY 10th, at
I'm
Farmville, Prince Edward county-TUESDAY
evening, ut o. clock.
Buckingham Q. H.-WEDNESDAY, 18th, at ~
M. t
Lynchburg-MONDAYe evening, 23d, at O'Clock
Liberty, Bedford COMMENSURATE oath, at l.
M.
Local Committees will promptly act upon re
cept of this notice, using every eerlion to make
these meetings successful
BY order of the Committee:
SAMUEL +. MADDOX,
Secretary.
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PROFESSIONAL.
JNo. w. JENKINS. JEe. r. PoPHAM
JENKINS & POPHAM,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,


JENKINS & POPHAM,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
OFTICR-No MARSHALL BUILDING.
Gen. TRNTH AND BANK srRRBT, RIeHMesD, VA,
Will practice In the Courts of the State and the
United State and before the Court OF Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given TO cases arising under the Revenue and
Bankruptcy laws of the United States.
NH 15d&wtf -
Congress having recently passed bill provid-
ing for the appointment of a COMMISSION for
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South for stores or
supplies taken or furnished during the rebellion
for the use of the army, including the use and
loss of vessels and boats while employed in the
military service of the United States, and there
being many claims Of this description which
should have prompt attention, we respectfully
offer our service in the prosecution OF the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms,
according to the amount involved and the char
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
JENKINS & POPHAM,
Attorneys at Law, Richmond, Va
We refer by permission to Jno B. Davis, Pres
ident Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond !;
Davenport & Co., Stock Brokers and General
\ Agents, do; Lancaster Co., Bankers do; Hon.
III. X. Elyson, ex-Mayor, do; q. X. Bingham,
President First National Bank, Lynchburg; Hon.
| J. T.. Lewis, u. S. Senator, Washington, ID. C.;
| Hon. Jas. H. Plat, do Hon. Charles H. Porter
| do; Hon. w. II. III. Stowell, do s.
APP 1-d&w If
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EDUCATIONAL.
DR. IsH CT AIMS.

We will attend to all CLAIMS OF BRITISH
SUBJECTS against the government of the Uni
TED States, payable by the terms of the late trea
W between the United States and Great Britain
These claims for acts committed against
the person and property of subjects of Great Br-
tain during the period of the late war and by the
army or authorized agents of the United States
CHANDLER, MORTON SHIELDS.
jy 27-3m n
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PURE ICE.


NORTHERN ICE.
We have contracted for full supply of the
CELEBRATED KENNBEC RIVER ICE
and are receiving from the above river ICE
twenty inches in thickness, clear as crystal, and
hard rs flint, superior to any ICE coming into
this market (not excepting the Boston Ice). We
are the only dealers in this city receiving this
CELEBRATED ICE, so universally known as
the PUREST and BEST in the country
We are prepared at all times TO furnish ZOE of
the above qualify by the Cargo, Canal-Boat or
Gar load; and we give special attention on all
same.
City customers furnished on the most reasona-
BILE terms.
MCGOWAN & LAMPKIN,
Ne. 1871 Cary street, Richmond, Wa.
lie 23-tf
OLE fAPERs--in any quantity for sale at
4 u
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PnGNIx FOUNDRY,
Ne. EIGHTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
FRANKLIN, RIcHMoYD, VA.
WIN. 3. COOK GO.
With improved facilities and with q determine
tion to please in prices and style of work, we re-
spectfully ask from the people of Richmond, Vir-
ginia, and the South generally fair share Of
patronage.
We manufacture
IRON FRONTS,
Verandahs, Balconies Iron Ratings, Vault and
Cellar Doors, Gratings, Window Guards, AVN
ing Frames, Corinthian Columns and Capitols,
Ornamental Window Gaps, Ornamental Brackets
for Balconies, Shelving, &C., Ventilators for Brick
and Wood Cornice, Gas and Water Pipe, Hy-
drant Keys and Rods for Gas and Water, Traps
for Culverts and Hydrants, Coal Shoots, and all
kinds of IRON WORK for buildings generally.
We also manufacture, together with the above,
work PLOW-CASTINGS, and would respect
fully solicit the patronage of merchants and
farmers. All work guaranteed, and orders filed
with dispatch. no l6-6in
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Umpire MUTUAL LIFE ms GRANGE
COMPANY,
NO. 1879 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
G.. HILTON SCRIBNER, President.
SIDNEY w CR0FTTT Secratarv

This company is purely mutual. All policies
incontestable for usual causes. No restrictions
upon travel or residence
POLICIES ABSOLUTELY NON-FORFEITA-
BILE. w itt
All policies absolutely incontestable after two
annual premiums.
Good, reliable, and efficient AGENTS are
wanted for every section of the State A profit
able position is open TO all those who can furnish
satisfactory references and are willing to work.
Apply at the branch office of the Company,
NO. 912 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
@. A. LOWBER, Manager.
Medical Examiner, DIR. A. S. McRAE
au 12-tf
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IN ii. BROOKE
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Practices in the Courts of Caroline, Essex, King
and Queen and the United States Courts at
Richmond. Office at Milford Depot, Caroline
county Virginia.
In all business requiring counsel, and in all
professional business, Messrs. CHANDLER &
MORTON, of Richmond, Va, will be associated
with him.
Address Central Point, or Milford Depot, Caro-
line county, Virginia. ia 2-N
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evening state 5as'rnal,

Published
DAILY, sEBII-wEEKLY AND wEEFLY,
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EDWARD DANIELS, Editor and Manager.
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10. 0l2N MAIN STREET, RroHMoNp, VIRGINIA..
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UNsoN MN NgRsERIEs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-01-25
L.ANGDON NURSERIES,
NEAR MOBILE, ALA.

WE offer for sale. the present season.
w an Immense stock and choice GER
lection IF FRUIT TREES, of every dss s,
cription snited to the Sonth; also GRAr1
VINES of the most popular yarieti :, ~
Guiding Concord, Clinton, Ives Seeding
Sc,ippernong. and Flowers in large quau'
titles; Small Fruits Hedge Plants, Incur
ding PYRACANTHA; Ornamental Trees
and shrubs, Evergreen, and Dncin' GU.
Roses. more than a hundred vafiet'es'
FInwering Plants. Bnlbs, &c. A larger
and more complete collection was never
offered in the South. ...:..
Orders for large or small qnah,i''es
promptly executed. a..
Nurserynlen and Dealers supplied on lne
most liberal terms.
Packing done in the most perfect msu'
ner. ,1a.ai.
Catalogues, descriptive and whoies"'
cent fre,. 10 all applicants. Address,
c. G. LANGDON 81 CO,
Mobile, Ala
| J. COMPTON FRENCH. of Alexandra -,
is our a,,, authorized and cole agen. ; 10
Ra,ndes aud adjoining re:;s,.es III go 90
ana. v, AAs'o%>H-' "
Oct. 26-3m.
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Classical and Mathematical School
AT ALEXANDRIA.

II WILL open a school on Monday, Sep
l. tember ). 1870, in the house recently
occupied by Judge Barlow, on Second St ,
in the town of Alexandria. There will be
taught the usual branches of Il liberal ed
ucatlon, and boys can be prepared either
for college or for the active duties of life.
The undersigned is a graduate OF the Lou
isiana State University. to the Faculty OF
which he would refer for testimonials OF
character of scholarship
TERMS OF TUITION:
English branches, per month"; --..s4 90
Languages or higher mathematics S CO
Good board may be had on reasonable
terms with respectable families in the
town. JOHN RANSpELL.
August To- HeO@sk
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PHI DMONT AND ARLIkGT0N
IFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
RICHMOND, va.
RICHMOND, va.
Capital paid up and secured. 100000
ASSeIs.- i ,DtO Nh
P0icies issued during the last two
years. .--.-------... COCO
FYNV
COCO
dividends annually. ana
L. assigns dividends annually to ali mol

dividends Annually. ana
l. assigns dividends annually to ali mi.
icy holdefs.
Divides eighty-seven and half per cent
1874 pei of profits amongs. the polirv
holders.
Lends in each State the funds acouirea
from the policy holders of that State.
Lends it's funds only on first bond ara
mort gage, aud lends only to the anorrt
of one-half the value OF the real esta,.
pledged.
Is exclusively Southern COMPANY Il.
Stockholders, Directors and Officers we,s
horn in the South.
Its prosperity is unegualled probablr IN
the whole history of Life Insurance Ma
| Company has ever before during The sa,n.
perind # its history. made such progress
us the Piedmont and Arlington has done
No Company presents snch claims 10 The
patronage and the confidence OF the SOnth.
ern people.
w. C. CARRINGTON,--. President
JOHN F. EDWARDS,-..---V ice-Plesiieut
I'D. ) HARTSO0K,. Secretarr
J. S. HOPKINS Assistant Secretary
John c. Rreckiuridge,
General Agent for Kentucky.
Dabney H. Maury,
General Agent for Texas, Louisiana sid
Arkansas.
FrICERs AND DIRECTORS OF THE BEAScx
OFFICE IN NEW ORLEANS:
Dahney II Marry. President
Gen. 6. T. Beauregard. Viee-President
DIRECTORS:
D. II. Manry, Gen. G r. Beauregard.
r. NJ. Simmons, Gen. Braxt"n Bragg.
T. S Barton, nr. W. H. Holccmbs,
Col. Thos. Macon, Col. G. G. Garner,
ouis Barnett, Gel. D. A. Wilson.
Edward Male, Jules {. Uenis,
A. NJ. F0rtier, W II. Randolph,
Forester DeslonGes.
Liberal commissions will be allowed I.
active agents who have had experience l.
ttie business.
Agents are especially desired for Lnriisi
ana and Arkansas. Gentlemen applying
for agenc;es will please send reference
aud state what their experience has been
DABNEY II. MAURY,
, General Agent fer Southwest. SO Caro1
delet street, New Orleans.
I. L. V. MAYRE,
Aug. 10, 1s70-1y State Agent.
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ALEXANDRIA INSTITUTE.

TIME FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF
Il the Alexandria Institute for yonng
ladies, will commence on the First Mon
day of September next. The large in
crease of pnhlic patronage will enable the
Principal, Mrs. G ~. Garfield, to secure
the services of an able corps of teachers !;
and to offer to parents the assurance that
their children can receive at home every
advantage of education which the most
expensive schools of other States or Par.
ishes could afford them; and also avoid
the dangers and temptations too often at
tendant on "A prolonged absence from the
protecting and sanctifying influences OF
home Mrs. Garfield hopes that the pub
lie spirit of the people of Rapides will con
time to support an Institution SO essen
tial to the well-heing and prosperity OF thu
Parish, and which has been SO long need
ed in our community.
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lDkzzhl.lllllNI

WHY IS IT THAT 50 MANY
w children die under the aye of five
years That large proportion of chill
dren die under that age, has long been
subject of remark, and without satisfac-
tory cause ascertained, it is certain.
Also, it is known that worms exist in
the human system from its earliest infancy;
therefore parents, especially mothers. wEo
are more cons antly with their children.
cannot he too observing of the first stymap-
toms Of aOorms; for so surely as they exist,
can they be
SAFELY AND CERTAINLY
removed from the most DELICATE INFANT,
by the timely use of
B. FANNEST0Ck's VERMiFUGE.
1t is perfectly harmless, contains no Mer-
cury, being
PURELY VEGETABLE COMPOSITION.
and may be administered with the UTMOST
SAFETY TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.
Worm CONNECTIONS, made more for the
purpose of pleasing the palate than of over
coming the disease, have been manutac-
tured all over the county, hit their short
lease of life is nearly exhausted, and B. A.
Fahnestoc Vermifuge continues to grow
in favor daily.
CAUTION
Should occasion require you to purchase
b. A. Fahnestock's Nermiiuge, be partlcu
larry careful to see that the initials are
b. A. This is the article tnat has been 50
FAVORABLY KNOWN SINCE 1929
and purchasers must insst on having it, i
tbav ,jn not wish to have an imitato,
forced upon them.
SCHWARTZ AND HASLETT'
FORMERLY
3. A. FAaNESTOCpS SON & co
SOLE PROPRIETORS.
Mch 2-ly. PITTSBURGH. p
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EStraY.

TAKEN Up on the 18th day Of Noyem
4 her. 1870. near Judge Bo, ee's upper
nln,tatio,,. ON Red River. lay Joseph NC
Feel and r,tra,rd before the undersigned
a SORREL HORSE. with blaze face, sew y,
,.u years old. Is hands high and branded
TI'R (ioined) on the left hip aud loon INC y
left shoulder and jaw. Appraised hy =. ~
James ard d. II. Mcgee at Eighty Dollars
The owner is Hereby notified to come ioi:
ward. prove property. pay charges W. a,,S
take him away or said horse will be sou
after 90 days, as the law directs.
+. B. AMSDEN,
Dccemher 1a-3ed. Justice Peace.
Printers Fees IS 90.