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ANDREW JOHNSON AND THE
CHANGERS i<

Following is un extract from the
recent speech of Andrew johnson
at Gallatin, Texas
What is the foundation of this
agricultural interest /? OF the Pat
rons of Husbandry ? Of the gran
gers ? What do they base their
organization upon? TT is upon
the principles that some of us have
been advocating for years. They
are opposed to monopolies, they
are opposed to class legislation.
That is all right. / hold in my
hand pamph ct in which this
doctrine is laid down. ..ono..o (.
sour government springs from
and was made for the people not
the people for the government. To
them it owes allegiance; from
them it must derive its courage,
strength and wisdom. But, while
the government is thus bound TO
defer to people, from which it de-
rives its existence, it should, from
the very consideration Of its orig
in, be strong in its power of resist
ance 10 the establishment Of inc.
qualities. Monopolies, perpetui-
ties, and class legislation are con-
trary to the genius of free goveon-
ment, and ought not TO be allow
ed. Here, there is not room for
favored classes or monopolies;y the
principle of our government is
that OF equal laws and freedom of
industry. " herever monopoly,
attains a foothold, it is sure to be a
source of danger, discord, and trou
BILE. We shall but fulfil our duty
as Legislators by according equal
and exact justice TO all men, spe-
cial privileges to none. The gov
err ment is subordinate TO the peo-
pie; but, as the agent and represen
tatiye ofthe people, it must be
held superior TO monopolies which
in themselves, ought never to be
granted, and which, where they
exist, must be subordinate and
yield to the governmental, e
That, you see, is one of the foun-
dalton stones of our order Of Pat
rons of husbandry, or what we call
grangers. would say, as far as
that goes, that L am about as good
a granger as there is in the coun-
try. Laughter Not only as good
a granger, but about as old a gran
ger as any ofyou. gillt u
We find that the graDgers have
tried to regulate railroad freights.
Take the condition of things as
they now stand. When the farm
er has paid for carrying his pro-
duce to market, has paid his taxes
and other necessary expenses, he
has but little left from his year of
toll. We have been dealing in
false theories, and some Of our
principles are equally false Let
us see what this pamphlet-which
is one ofmy messages to congress
has to say on the subject of
freights.
The constitution confers on Con-
gress the right to regulate COM
merce among the several States
1t is Of the first necessity for the
maintenance of the Union, that
that committe should be free and
onobstructed. No State can be JUS
tiled 10 any device to tax the
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Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BURKE STREETS,
VIM, Rutledge, Proprietor.


This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the 1st Of
April, is owprepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers, all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture. t
THE TABLE will be well supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with
choice variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers- st t'f'
My old patrons and the general pub
ic are invited to give me call. Nt
April 7,-1y.r
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Building Materials

i would announce to the public that
/ am prepared to accommodate Gus
toners with anything in my line of
business at short notice. Having made
arrangements with some of the most
extensive Sash and Door manufacto-
ries, am prepared to furnish Build
ing Material of far superior quality
and at lower figures than has ever been
offered at this market,
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GRAND CHAPTER MAsoNs.-NdshptHe,
Tenn, November 25.-The General Grand
Chapter reassembled this morning. Ther re-
ports of the secretary and treasurer were
presented and referred. Standing commit
tees were announced, and Buffalo, n. L.,
decided upon as the place for holding the
next triennial meeting of the General Grand
CHAPTER. At - O'Clock the chapter adjourn
ed until P. NJ, and were Immediately con-
Quoted in body to the residence Of Mrs.
James K. Polk, and each member OF the
General Grand Chapter was introduced to
Mrs, Polk, Mrs. G. w. Hall, and Governor
and Mrs. John c. Brown, by n. E. John w.
Frizzel, Z. G. H. P. Of Tennessee.
In the afternoon the following officers were
elected: General Grand High Priest, N. E..
Ebert Fl. English Of Arkansas; G. q. a. +,
John W. Frizzel. of Tennessee; 6. &. h.,
Robert F. Bowers, Of Iowa; G. &. Trea-
surer, Charles F. Chapman, of Massachu-
sets; G. G. Secretary, G. G, Fox, OF New
York; G. G. c.. e., Noble P. L. Armer, OF
the District of Columbia; G. G. K. A., Z. D..
Bostwick, of Kentucky. Adjourned until
Tomorrow,
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y. H. Cox; Wesleyan Female College, ",

Gs starr. ssi
NoafoLK DIsTRItr.-P. a. Peterson. pre.
siding elder. Norfolk: Cumberland.street,
u. M. Peterson: Cranky. Street, N. G.. Ed.
wares, w. j. Nordeet. City Missions: Berke.
ley, William r.. Robbins. Portsmouth
monumental, j.. Ell. Garland; Central, 81. p.
Mitchell Second.street, James Il. Crown.
Norfolk circuit, J. C. Reed; East Nor
folk circuit. ]. FL. Davis; South Norfolk
circuit, j. Edwards; Indian Ridge. John
y. Rhodes; Princess Anne, T.. j. Boyton ;
York, 4. n. Crooks; Hampton and Fox
I'LL, j. L. Spencer Jarettfeld, r. A. Comp.
ton; Isle OF Wight, Alexander Donaphar,
supernumerary German Missions, r. N. S.
Blogg; Norfolk Collegiate Institute, R. M.
Saunders.
RANDOLPH MACON DIsTRIcT.-E. p. VIII.
son, presiding elder. Rappahannock circuit,
NJ. L. Bishop; Rappahannock mission, j.
f. Finnell; Culpeper, p j. Norman; Cul.
pepper circuit, Il. NJ. Jordan spotsylyania,
j. II. Maynard; Caro- line, j. T. Rrannin !;
King George, T.. II. Boggs; Westmoreland,
w. A. Proctor Heathsville, D. G. G. Butts;
Wentrose, John W. White, W. G. Taylor
supernumerary Lancaster, w. Wiles Mid
dlesex, j. D. Hank; King and Queen, Charles
f. Watts aud w. E. Mitchell Logan mis-
sion, to be supplied; Ashland, j. b. Patter-
son and j. L. Potts; Hanover, John B. Lau-
rens, r. B. ,Beades supernumerary. Presi-
dent Randolph Macon College, j. A. Dun.
can Financial Secretary College, A. G.
Brown. Agent Virginia Bible Society, John
6. Rowe. Sunday.school Agent, L. Rosser.
EASTERN SHORE DlsTRIcT.-P. B. Dey, pre-
siding elder. Eastylle, Lloyd Moore. Belle
Haven, f. Hebard. Pungotateaguc, B. W.
Dougherty. Auanacoek, Joseph II. Arniss.
Atlantic, j. Nj. Anderson. Pocomoke, w.
j. Twiley. Wicomco, Charles G. Werten-
baker. Salisbury, 2. F. August. Berlin,
w. II. Gregory. Dorchester, III. S. Colonna.
Cambridge, Fl. NJ. Hope.
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N,.sANcE DECI>IoS.-An important deci-
g.. "a, rendered last week by the United
So. .rcu, Court for the Western Dis
:" 70; Ni>,ouri:
Ar.,a Vas brought against the Massa.
-, Nu.nal Life Insurance Company to
:: e.. 5000. the amount of policy
49,. had !aa:ured by the death of the in
- III. company defended on several
. .4G,. among which was the fact that un-
- .,.>Nrr~ were given TO the questions III
IL ..p.cUion upon which the policy was
....G. In The application the insured stated
-. T.. lid not use alcoholic stlmulantS, and
-.;-- ..4I: that be had never had lD1amma-
-, .av4mat>m; that he had never had
..,..... cough; aud sigucd the usual agree
IL. hat ni> statements formed part
" =" contract between him and the
.ae....ay: and if they were not true in
.r,,~.t, ,ne policy should be void. The
- - ,ri.d ~ the court without jury
!-~ aa.rny proved that the insured, at the
L.. b, mixing the application, did use, ana
--.;rrl,a-> previously used, alcoholic Stlm-
.a-,: that De had had in1lammatory rheu-
-4".g.: thai he had had an haOitual cough.
81. L.. Old not die Of rheumatism or of pull
- 'a4rg disease, or. IS far as appeared, ID con-
=. .rtlce Of the Use OF alcoholic stlmulants.
y: u" court held, in lengthy opinion
"acl wc taye not space 10 quote in full,
-: tar company had right to truthful
:-,S-C> 20 the questions named, and the un-
- answers gwen avoided the policy, al
:-J..a the insured did not die of any of the
..'es>e, 10 which they alluded.
Judgment for the company.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

u Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.I 80. 60
Late Weather Report.
WASHINGTON, D. O., November FL A. IL
For New England and the Middle States,
generally clear weather near the coast and
cloudy In the interior, south or west winds:
rising temperature, and high but falling ba.
rometer.
ASSOCIATED Press telegram.l
: WASHINGTON, November 2B-7 p. M-For
the South Atlantic and Gulf States, gene
rally clear and continued cool weather, with
easterly or southerly winds, and high baro-
meter east of Mississippi.
For New England and the Middle States,
clear or fair weather. south or west winds,
slight rise of temperature, and continued
higb barometer on the coast.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, clear
or fair weather with southerly winds veerng
to westerly, slight changes in temperature
and pressures.
For the Canal region of New York, the
temperature will rise above freezing during
Friday.
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The Conservative Demonstration ut
Norfolk-The Methodist Conference
No Changes in the Richmond
Churches-TrOt between McCaull,s
Orange Blossom and Lady Pafter-
sOn-Orange Blossom Wins The Race.

Orange Blossom and Lady Patter-
sOn-Orange Blossom Wins The Race.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, November 26.-Norfolk is in q
blaze of enthusiasm tonight in honor of the
Conservative triumph in this district. The
flood of flashing and variegated light, re.
flected over the streets in every direction
you turn, presents scene of dazzling
spendor. The streets are filled at this hour
with crowds who are abroad to witness the
grand display. Large numbers Of people
are coming from Portsmouth, Berkeley, and
the country around. All the various ward
clubs are now marching in procession
through the streets with music and fire.
works, and will be addressed by Mr.. Goode
and number of prominent citizens. One
hundred victory.guns were fred at sunset
by the battery of the Blues. The demon
stration is entirely orderly. Portsmouth
jubilates Tuesday night, and Hon. John
Goode addresses his constituents.
The Virginia Annual Conference closed its
eightieth session in Elizabeth City, n. c.,
last night, and the members will all reach
here some time tonight on the steamer AS
toria. The Conference meets at Danvile
next year. No changes in Richmond and
Lynchburg, and only at the High-Street
church Petersburg. Dr.J.D. Blackwell has
been appointed presiding elder of Randolph
Macon district; Rev. William Magee to Man.
chester; Rev. E. P. Wilson presiding elder
of the Lynchburg district; Rev. 2. 4. Peter
son, of the Norfolk district; DR.. Leonidas
Rosser, agent Randolph Macon College {;
Rev. j. W. Bledsoe and Rev. S. s. Lambeth,
to Danvlle. Only one change in Norfolk,
Rev. E. NJ. Peterson to the Cumberland
Street church.
The trot between McCaul's Orange Bios.
som and Ogden's Lady Patterson, best three
in five, for 81, 900, took place to-day, and was
won by Orange Blossom. Time of best heat,
2:37a. The track was in capital condition.
A large crowd was present, and there was
considerable side-bettng.
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REV. THOMAS u. DUDLEY-HIs ACCEPT

REV. THOMAS U. DuDLEY-HIs ACCEPT
Yesterday Rev. Thomas U. Dudley,
D. d., rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal
church, corner of Chase and st. Paul streets,
addressed letter of acceptance OF the posi-
ton Of assistant bishop of Kentucky to the
committee appointed by the late Episcopal
Convention Of that State to confer with him.
At the same time the distinguished clergy
man addressed letter TO the yestry of his
church formally resgniug his charge. The
election of Rev. Dr.. Dudley remains to be
confirmed by the Standing Committee Of the
Diocese of Kentucky, and be will probably
not leave Baltimore for two months or
more. He maturely debated the question Of
acceptance or refusal, and finally decided to
enter the new field of labor to which be had
been unexpectedly called. He suffers still
considerably from the effects of the fall he
received on Sunday, but was able yesterday
to leave bis bed.- Baltimore Gazette, 18th.
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THE Loss OF THE STEAMER LOUISIANA
QUESTION OF DAMAGEs.-The collision on the
18th instant in the bay between the steam
ers Louisiana, of the Baltimore Steam Packet
Company's line, and the Falcon, Of the Bal
timore and Charleston Railroad ana steam.
shin Company's line, has raised animportant
Question of damages. No legal action has
vet been taken, but counsel have been en-
gaeed To have the matter under Amusement.
Each side claims that it is blameless, and the
decision of the Examining Board Will not
be considered binding or as determining the
question of liability. The action, if it reaches
the United States Court, will be an interest
If steamers. Messrs. Randolph Barton, l.
hewitt Steele, and skipwith Wilmer, have
been engaged by the owners of the Louisl-
ana, and Messrs. 5. T. Wallis and John d.
B. Iatrobe by the owners of the Falcon
Baltimore Gazette.
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IuS New JERSEY Observation-Disclosures,
:. j., November 25.-The centennial tea
:.:.y began this evening at half-past I,
|.i.e L. Q. c. Elmer, president of the Exc
GIVE Committee, presiding. Addresses
ss~r made oy Governor Parker, Thomas Il.
O-1ey, Esq, and Judge Elmer. Over five
,.yls4nd people were present in and around
'ae spacious West Jersey railway station, in
'-'c2 ta" tea.party was held. The station
"'' lneiy decorated, and there was large
DON l.ed With relics, which was thronged
y visitors.
!a"'c We're fifteen tea-tables, one repre-
,@ai.ng each township in Cumberland coun-
=, which we're attended by young ladies
.:~'>"d in Revolutionary costume. The fes-
". :irs we're kept up until late hour. Spe-
t:A1 trains were run on the West jersey, Port
A'Efi, and New Jersey Southern railroads,
1-"a brought large numbers OF people to
~ city. South Jersey seems to have given
= everything else for the time being to
>-.Ar tie celebration success. Tomorrow
-. :. ..,rE:'tc,ed that the people Of the whole
Surrounding country will be here.
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The philadelphia :. Press"

There has been considerable talk among
the politicians to-day over the announce.
ment of the sale of the Philadelphia Press.
IL is stated that negotiations for the sale Of
the paper have been in progress for several
months, the parties desiring to purchase
having been in correspondence by mail and
telegraph with Colonel Forney in London.
Colonel Alexander K. Mcclure has been act
ing as the representative of the purchasers,
and the price finally agreed upon yesterday
is placed at S250,000, and not to include any
of the real estate. Colonel Mcclure is un-
derstood to be backed up by several wealthy
and prominent gentlemen Of Philadelphia.
He is writer and speaker Of force and ele.
gance, and is well known as one OF the leaders
in the reform movement commenced IN Penn
sylyania just anterior to the last presidential
election. Colonel Mcclure, who has been here
for several days, left this evening for Phila.
delphia. He indicated that when the paper
comes under his control, which, it is under
stood, will be at the beginning of the new
year, it will be conducted as an independent
paper and in opposition to the present Adj
ministration. The paper is to be made a
Joint stock concern, with two hundred and
fifty shares, Colonel Forney to retain one
hundred and fourteen shares. Colonel For
ney will remain abroad as the'correspondent
of tue paper. Colonel Forney has for some
time held the Press in somewhat of an indie.
pendent attitude as regards Pennsylvania
politics, but has given an answering sup
port to the administration of General Grant.
The detection of the Press now will leave the
Administration entirely bereft of newspaper
organ of any national reputation east of the
Blue Ridge. The sheet which was started
in New York in September. ostensibly as an
organ of the Administration, has gained no
foothold whatever, and the President him.
self deems its support of so little conse-
quence that he repudiates any professions
which it may have to speak for him. The
Press, which will now take its rank among
the independent journals Of the country,
was first published by Colonel Forney in
| 1857. Although at the beginning nominally
leaning to the Democratic side, it in short
time took a most decided stand against the
administration Of Mr.. Buchanan. 1t was
said at the time that the primary object OF
Colonel Fornev in starting the Press was to
break down Dir. Buchanan because be would
not give him place in his Cabinet. How
ever this may be, the Press rapidly drfted
into the Republican party, and has been
! known as party organ ever Since Wash.
tnqton telegram Baltimore Sun.
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PORT OF RICHMOND. NOVEMBER 26, 1879.


Steamer wyanoke, Couch, New YORK, merchan-
disc and passengers, g. w. Allen Co.
Steamer John sylvester, Post. Norfolk, merchant
disc and l. b. % ass New York in
ballast to load 1our for Bio Grande do sul' daeRo
Mills Manufacturing Company.
Schooner Clarinda, Powell, 6e0rgetoWnf coai,
James River Towing and transportation Com
Schooner 8. F. Kirwan Kirwan, Alexandria, grain'
y Schooner John Anderson, Evans, James river,
sIoop Yankel, James river, oysters, 10 master.
SAILED.
Steamer Norfolk, Allen, Philadelphia, merchar-
disc and passengers, w. r. Porter, agent.
Steamer shirley, Trayers, Baumore, mercnsn-
disc and passenges l. b Laia I1 a saIamor, er
chandise, Curtis Il Parker.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
From Baltimore November 2oth. schooner u. Y.
A. TraverS, Mitchell.
MEMORANDA t...t,..
Arrived at Liverpool November 20, bark EdHiR
fSorwI Christopherson, from Richmond. Va.
| Arrived at New York November q, schooner ..
w. Bunneii, Bunnell, from Richmond; .,
Arrived at Philadelphia SoyemDsE Do 90, i,ex,t
Mullen, from Richmond; also schooner EMi'S &c
Burtoh, Marshall five days from 5am 1 rtTsr
Arrived at Norfolk November "a, schooner = De
Carter, Reed from Richmond. cou.
Arrived at London November 8, bark CapeiLa
tNorw.l, HoeInsn, from RishmSna ryar Noyem-
L.
Der "a. schooner Annie Amsden, Mattison' W ioao
Arrived at New York November "a, schooners
Napoleon, Lenng; 3. Oliphant Irnax; y slnssi
Jennings, Blake; j, B. Gibson, BoMker; Z. Ham Ham
nton, Miller; s. Bailey Bailey sarah a1, hills
Barker; r.. 3. johnson. Rose-all from Virgins.
DIaAs7KH.
Brig Virginia Dare Bel, from Cape de Verde: fSr
Rio JaneIro was In collision August is, In lat y.
long eli w. With the Medea" and was sunk. The
Medea mas arrived at Calcutta with the brtg5 crew.
lThe " o. registered 38S tons, was built tn Bald-
more I'm 1865, from which port she hailed. snewaS
ewned by Captain Hugg. was vaiued at SoV,VVVs
and was insui ed for S9,0J0.J y
NOTICE TO MARINERS. Is
The submarine cable which connects Eor.ress
Monroe by telegraph Is laid from ias Pnt ., n1
light east end o. the ZIP RsDs I'M esss e
snnaSrs Point. Matters OF vessels are cauttoneo
not to anchor 10 ITS vicinity, or allow tae gsssen
to drag across the cable gnoer penalty 81 saS
Fortrssa Aonrse, November "a, 1874.
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+ hs'HlHGros NoTEs.-A large party Of
t;,1 ~ TeInp!ar and ladies left Washington
'uu',lA' morning to attend the Triennial
H.a0o kncampmen. of the Order at New
y'.eAD,. The party includes Grand Captain
nssle'ai Dean, Grand Prelate Waldo, the
S'-5efs OF The Grand Encampments Of Mary
irG1' Massachusetts,, and Rhode Island, DE
e eva! [ommandery, Washington Command
";, aud others.
H.. Is reported that the President favors the
,.-S1le for grand system OF internal im-
t'0'eAcnts, with view Of reYiving bust.
Republican politicians regard it as q
I r@s 'cAemc TO revive the Radical party-to
4.ncy.
,,. Ae Navy Department has received in
:, 4. a'loh Of the death, on the 18th instant,
= stafford, Vermont, of Lieutenant J. B.
"I''A, United States uavy.
,,,' e9atof Morton, it is stated, will probably
49," IAN IN California through the winter,
ra Ia VIII not attempt to take his seat at the
''nilns session.
p1 ine coast line telegraph south of Cape
.lnra!, Virginia, was swept down by the
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COMMERCIALS
CORN AND FInI1p go ,,,,,, . :, s, !. :, :

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE
y RrcaaosD, November "a, 1s7a.
- OFFERINGS.
els. 1890 ~ D's ss' neg, i,916 BUSH
q! cosN-WhIte, 1874 bushels. Mixed, 10 bp,h.
0ATs.-260 bushels, sn3las If
RYE.-12 bushels.
SALES.
oWHEAT.-White, g bushels eou,mon a, Al ,r
3u DusneE very good n ID .38; sc bushels at Al A.
1nshes common at Soc; "a bushels at IL: "a
Dushes very GOOD ut 41.37; 422 Bushels nri1ns ~
sl.40. Total, $50 bushels. S''s p1ii'o u
!, WHEAr.-Red, 30 bushels prfne at 81 az. az
Dns hes very good at ~ .35 1900 bushels ON MI
SaIe terms. Total. 1.916 bushels. ~ Pr
CoRS.-White, 36 bushels good new a. 7sc.. 40
bushels very good new 1t Use; 10 bushels yerv
sS b meM az Ioe OF bushels common ut roc;
1850 bushels. ~ A"'A''
GGogS.-,Mnised, I12 bushels good new a. 75c.
/, ~ VOAIs.IiZo bushels very GOOD winter at 64c.
bushels. = !, >o - W. Aosai, Iao
RYE.-12 bushels prime at csc.
RE-EXHIBITED.
CORN White, 100 bushels.