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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
VirT7a1a NSwS.

Geo. joseph Il. Johostoo. who has been
confined to his house 10 R,chwond for some
iim= viii spIaioed alkIc, w,s clls yesterday
on the street.
The steamship Aurora, with $500 bales OF
cnton, AID be ship Am"'lc,. wl,h 400 bales
OF cottoo, sailed frog Norfolk fer L.verpco
y erday.
Rev. T. T. Eaton has resigned tie paste
rate Of the FIRST Baptist Church, Petersburg,
bl The meu bersblp has decliued to accept shr
resignation.
Ruodreds of b,7rels Ct A benarls lio2ibs
aud other varieties of apples have recrI,ly
h.en sent to New York from AIbcuarIe aod
N=ison count es, Tor shipment to E3gianJ,
where they Command top prices.
At az en'ertsiomrDt by co!ored people o
Mhwooa. Clarke unty, Saturday evening,
Mark White, without provocation. SHOT James
Browo with pistol, il flctiDg ~hat is supposed
will prove mortal WtuAd. White was lod ged
10 jail.
The RichmoGd aud Allegan5 Railroad Conn.,
psoy has accepted the terms Of the rroposiunu
of the james River asd Kanawha CaosI Cu.
for the transfer Of the property Of tho latter to
the railroad company, which has agreed 10 build
a railroad between Richmond aud Buctanan,
within twenty molths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

The determination Of the Secretary Of tho
Treasury to receive greenbEcks az equivalents
for gold at al The custom houses 10 tue c9ua.
try, to give those who wish to exchange green
backs for coin the option Of recei7iog either
gold or silver, to pay oil tie debts Of the coUn-
try 10 greenbacks, silver or gold az she creditors
may select, his authority to purchase as ruueh
gold as he may rtq1iEe by the saa Of boods--
all this, aud besides, the avowed Intention and
self Interests Ct tho banks to assist hin 10 the
execution Of she resumption Law, put the sue
cess of specie psymons resu option beyond
peradven.ure. There will be 10 marked in
proyement in the condition Of the affairs of the
country Immediately upon tho accomplishing Mt
of specie resumption, tus everybody will then
have the satisfaction of knowing bis exact pc.
ouoiary status, the quality Of stability will be
attached TO the currency, and people disposed
to commence business or start new enterprises
will not be deferred in The future, az they have
been 10 the past. BY toe fear Of having to re-
csive money worth lees thso i: was when they
paid it out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

frsv the expenses Of nay military operation IT,
yord TIC !roatits CT lud':.
Tie abov. coneu.:eut rca0lu lln sill ral:o the
whole al:s in Of lbe goytrrsacn! p0licylu both
Houses OF Pa!ismcu1. the question CT dlstrlbu'
lion OF t. e burdens Ct Inc Wy, berg LET, icr
future decision.
LONDON, 4 p. H., November 6. 1878. 1t
is rcported on the Stock Exchange this al'er
nocn that the West Of Eogla1d ard tie South
Wsles District Bank haTlae. lis head o!;ao at
Bristol, is in difficulty.
LONDON, Nov. 6 a dispatch from tienos
to The Daily Telegraph soy:: The minlsteria!
crisis OF CoDstantnoplo has produced very
upfavorahle impression here. khc7eddia Pasha
the new Graod Y zicr ,is one OF Ausirias biz
tercst adversari4a. He urged the Suitan to iorci.
by resist tue Austrian occupation Ct Turkish
territory. He is regarded here as ap unscfupu-
ous sohemer, capable Of hasteuiog Turkey TO
her ruin. The change Of uip!5try is believed 10
be mauIy attributable TO Russian iut'isu2s
CoNgTANTINoPLE, Dec. G.-Ehe nb4ssYdcr5
of the powers will meet toby ct the Austrian
Embassy and arrange The difficulties c0ccccled
with III Elimination Of the Rouu,aaa fTouti,F,
the eoverur1e nts baviog authorized their an
bass.dar to deal with the QueslG1.
LONDON Dec 6 The DIRTY cc'tjo mill at
B !1on bas beeo burned. The loss is -e25 000
"A hundred mill operatives have been ti;fogn
out IF enployneD.
LONDON Dec. 6 AT The Metiiughsm Po
lie Court, yesterday, eoe E=v Frederick, Bell.
formerly IF Brock 20, n. Y, brought ao action
for librl aesios; Mr. $'.vauson, a solicitor. anj
the Rev. Richard Gniiths, L ,:,tist minis'cr.
for circulating bandoitIs, charging tie Rev
Wr. B, With IN moral conduct with a e:rsGat
o: lhe house where he was guest. H.. BIS
vas hoIdlus religious revival meeting in Not
tiugbam at tbs tiue aud was drawing ,r&o 81.
dsDces. The Cas-, hiss been adjouca>a ior orc
week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

N3W that the CONSULAR aud diplomatic az
proptiation bill has been reported, it would be
q good tine to abolish the whole costly aud
useless diplomatic servic.. Steam ED cleo
trioity have entirely done away with the neces
sity Of service that was only useful before
those cheap and speedy messengers between
foreign governments came into cpera;loo. The
late diplomatic correspondence between the
United States aud England regaEGiog the fish.
cry award was conducted entirely by eIf:c: com.
muuioatiers between Secretary Evatts aud Lord
Salisbury. the American moistsr, merely act.
log as a messenger in delivering tie letters.
What is true with regard to the conduc: Of dip
lomatic relations With Great Britain is tqu ally
true respecting thoso Of all other fcrsign gov
ernments, and as the salaries of those 10 the
diplomatic service are paid 10 gold, ard as all
the gold the government now has is wanted 10
facilitate its specie payment resumplioa % the
first Of the nsw year. there could be no more
appropriate time to abolish the sslvica aud
save the country the millions spent ca 1t than
the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
rDG Sn-O DGLN.
FRIDAY EvEN'e., DECEMBER 6, 1873

Some IF the preachers of Richmond having
the credit and morality Of the people of the
State a. heart. sigoed the CAL We published the
other day, for the organic ,tion OF societies 10
the several cities and couolies Of the State to
urge upon the people the importance of send
ing men to the General Assembly 10 favor Of
fair and honorable settlement Of the State
debt. For this they, individually aud c'lieo
tivs'y, have b,en criticised severely by the
R;chmord Wig. NV while GU! OH .clioos
to toe Interference Of preachers 10 political at
fairs are as emphatic as were those u PresIdaot
Hayes, short time ago. to ths interference OF
ofiseholdcrs in the sane matters, as the preach :
ers referred to are Vlrgiuiaos, are as much
Interested ia the welfare Of their State az epy
of that's f=low ciliz ,os, and certainly should be
regardfal oil the morality of the people whose
religious teachers they are, We doa't see why
their action 10 the case alluded to renders then
at all lisbe to the structures Of the Wh!g.-
They are one ana all christian gentlemen, add
their desire to maintain the credit of the State
and toe honor and honesty Of her people can
not properly be looked upon as an ordnsry To-
terfersnce 10 commcn politics. and should not
have subjected them to the treatment they
have received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Litte;is L,vicg Age, fox D3cono>-, Ia, be,
received. ADtns its c3aten;a are 49, tZ%ct
ing!g Interesting articles On lha Tax Of jli-
enc from the Gocnhiii hl.gs2,cG sni IT, o:&er
from the Spectator.
The December n1mD:r CT tie h!caH)g.
Journal Of VicriD;s, hes been recaiT:!. Aeon
the coateat5 Of liz eli: i.! department ia c.
cular iroG1 the general agcu. Of the Pcabo;
Eund. coa,ai1;ag i9sru':i1Gs 10 State SUI.
intcndel!s.
The an5Uai report .: the Bjarl Of D:gcc.l
Of the Stauatou JI11stio Asylum, has t:cu
cai9ad. The Superintendent, Dr.. B'd8t
reeomnends that authority be given n o12
out in private ia.0iics the harmless ;acGr;h.
IN order thai The crowded asylum nay b2F
litv.G aad have tla capacity u reca!Vo Il
recent insane. who's, recovery dcpct,!' Il.
their ea!ly tr:a:Gon'.
Tha report Of !hc Second iu!:0: Of Il
State, C3neral IA R3sc!a. ha7 been T@c.'T
La it the General aIya ;hs: tA2re Is E?":o4
believe that the bo1ds a5strac.ai fen Il
Treasurer's Office, some ycags ago, aad III
funded, cii DOT an9ulG 10 more than W..
FIVE thousand dollars.
H.. james L. Good, !a.4 printer toll
Commonwealth, has issued ia pamphlet iot-
carsiic review Of The first annual repor! d i.
nr>s ut Superintendent q Pa2:2 Pr'ott0E' b
ID. Efayser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Stopewall Jacksou's oommissary general.
Gen. N. P. Banks, who. deceived byth Greo
ley movement, as moro recently many of the
democratic leaders were by tho greenback va.
gary, deserted tho radical party, but availsd
biusslf Of the first favorable opportunity for
getting back. having been elected by his co.,
stitusuts to stay ct home during the next scs.
sion of Congress, is an applicant for the posi-
ton of .. s. marshal of Massachusetts,. The
love of Office IN some men is urqucstionable
Having oncs tasted i. they f,rever move lsp for
it in every place in which it is likely to be
found.
You may break; you may ahatter the vase if
you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang around it
still.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
H'rGaa Washington,
lSrECt..L TO TIE ALEXANDp1, =,

ISrEclL TO TIE ALEXANDRIA G,7r,..
WASHINGTON, D. C., ' D.s
Hir. Beverly Douglas arrived he7e =.
Al The Virginia congressional delegation a ~
hr. Ptldenore are low hero or hsv, s'''
slrce the session commenced. O:Fa
Judge Harris has not been able to pet.
containing the full text of the Goverpo,S'. psD:'
sage. and IS consequently rot preparcd ae;
press 81 opinion upon it. Ho has read " Il!
mary CT 1t, however, and seems 10 think t"''a9
the proposition ofthe boDdhoIders to rctn,tI'l;
rrinc'ps! and interest CT tie State deb, ., q:
Ter cent be accepted the sum that vii "t
be raised to pay the ioterest will be 8; Is.'sh
is DO" required to pay the six per cent Z;
no time has been set for the reasser,II i,':Si
TIC Poner committee, and Mr.. Reed, rn. =: VI
the members. says be has not even b.on W q
he'd that a meeting was 10 cootcmp;at;o, wv
Though both housca ct Congress b.y, =,
iouroat ur!il Monday, but few c,mn,tres: :. ::
at WoE <, the members as general ,nlpp s,.s ~
ing aoou', aud 10 divers other ways p, ivy.
their cage and GigDity. '''':
Tho na!iora! cap;tal il duicr THAI u:.,r.
the commencement CT 4 session, bu, anon;
comparatively lev STRANGERS here lot .r.;
number ere trying 20 get cEiccs ci,tar :.
themselves or iuT their t:ieHC3. >"
Senator J0acs, CT Nevada, aod Mr. "a,
of the House, have 2oro 70 Richmond "a vt
lect at!au2emiuts Il: the 9uEcnaes +. -
jsmes hl7cr AID k4as@ha Cana! E2y ;ha 49,
psDy CT the 4h!eh ny arc tEa ac,r,G-.
agents. Ii the purchase BE- made ,hcy w;ii Nv.
the Wafer Cd; G: the canal #DG lay r,;f.'.
track along i1s hpd :con kjchm2e6 Ia p,,:
ausu. and tapping tie i. {; Q. L il, 81 ",
ton Forge. '''
e telegram received a. TIE soc.o, sarv;s. =,
vision Of Treasury to day reports the arra.t -.
kobsrs BroHo, Of Bartsm, io$a. c,.,cs3 ~,
passug counterfeit silver hail dj!ars.
INDIAN BUREAU.
The joint commission ba:!og u1l:: cl1,;i.
ration the proposed traosier CT the lair,
Bureau from the evil to the military dsn,,
meut, heard tic views Of Hon. Carl scsn,,
Secretary OF the lntcTi0T, tbs mcrGjce. !
oonGeDcl1s his remarks the Sycie;avg d.
claimed any pc'scaai desire t. retain til: cyor
Of the Indian SERVES under the lotcrio: J.
pertinent. and said Ia ibis connection thu. :
branch ct Tie Departments bu=iness i: =;
troublesome and thsoE' less. II it vas lot Il:
ne considered it best fer the ser7:cs asG =.
eo7erunent generally :hst the nanaremc:. d
irdlsu sil.rs remain Whc-c It is. lie E5j
De the last one 70 aGTUG2ie i. lie thor;
that the lndIa1s were cn!lliGU IJ iun4ae ,ra
mcnt st tic HAMS Ct AL12:ican ci!Iz!ss, Il
,i u ,t.nt co,,) oriS r.. fprAnraf. rrcr.h - .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Now that the Supreme Court has again de-
cided, 10 the BaLk of Tennessee case, that uo
State WIS out of the Ualou duriog be civil yer,
how about the constitutions existence Of the
State Ct West Virgiuia q Surely the State Of
Virginia never Consented to division Of her
owu territory, and without suoh consent West
Virginia has 20 more Constitutional right TO a
State government than Est Tennessee. L.
the light of the disregard 10 which beth State
and national cons'i:u ioas are now held. such
illusions as ibis even to the writer's thereof.
seem ridiculous aud they arc only made when
tie contrast between the present sd the times
wheu things were not as they are, is brought
out in such strong colors as that presented by
the case to which W refer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Mr.. Henkel. of Shenandoah county, has in
troduced 10 the House Of Delegates bill which
proposes that the Auditor shall issue through
the Superintendent IF Public Instruction to the
school superintendent of every county tax
receivable warrant to the amount estimated to
be the superintendent for the year for bis
county; the Auditors warrant to BE- deposited
With the county treasurer as a fund upon which
the superintendent Of the county may draw bis
warrants for the pay of teachers, &C., the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
EAst,syss News

The Emperor and Empress Of Germany were
received with great enthusiast, in Berlin. The
Emperor on al;ghting at TIE railway station,
was nat by the assembled legislators and officers
ofthe Government, and made speeches, thank
leg them for their sympathy ln bis great
fl c;ioD, cad Insisting that tbs uohealthy spots
Ia The soeis! 81 s;cn can only be healed By the
strong haud Of law. La the parade past the
| palace Appeared large number Of Americans
! beaEcg the stare AID Stripes. DEGREES have
! haeu promulgated announcing that the Empe
FOR resumes the govern ment from 70 day, aOd
thauSiDg the Grown Priuce for his successful
and devoted pert irmanoe of the Imperial iuuc
tons and bis G!seo5 ofs TvaDce OF The priuc.-
pies laid down by the Emperor.
Detailed reports Of the H. hung 10 the PeiWar
Pass show that tho Ats hans, who were posted
10 some pine woods resisted l1eu. X bers' sec
ond movement on Pclwar khoa ID st obsrl
nstciy Sometimes they even ASSUMED tbs
uff=psive, hard pressing the most advanced
troops until renf0rcemcots came uD. Not q
siuge booy Of The A!ghans remained unbrvksr
at tbo end of the day.
T. is runored that arobcr convention bs
twven Eugiaud and Turkey cedes 10 Eoslaod
Syr=, Oh h east ooast Of the y OF l>kaDderun.
Gsl,b.i1i. writing 10 relation to the ltatso
Mlnlsler, cri~is, seys the future OF The world
il rrpuoi .s" bu. recommends support to the
Carroll hilul,uy.
The question of suppressltg republication as
we'll as decentralization Was urged 10 the Italian
Parliament yesterday.
LATER.
" l.,
eDt OF the Elnourgh Scotsman says:-"la
lofiuential quarters il is believed that an ar
rang enent With Russia for the settlement of
tbs Central Asso question !s on the tapls and
that it is likely to assume the form OF partition
of Atghenisao."
The Edinburgh Scotsnan's London COT.
party have issued circular advising the tory
managers ID the country to be pIepercd for the
eyeutual!iy OF A general election
LONDON, Dc 6.-Lord CranbrooE, Secre
tary Of State ior Iudia in the House of Lords,
aud Hen, Edward S,sDhope. Under Secretary
OF State for iodia in the House of Commons,
will on Monday povc al identical resolution as
foloHs:-
"Rsso!ved, That Her Majesty having direct
cd military expedition OF her force, charged
uHcE 'uo tuuiao itfthuSH, ~ Ge ulspatCueu
against the Ameer Of Atghsnistau, this House
consents that the revenues Of 1ndia shall be ap-
piled to deiray the expenses Of the military
operations which may be carried on beyond the
external fccntsrs OF Her MGiests's Indian
possessions.
This does net imply that the Lurdeo of the
war will ultimately fall wholly or partially on
ludia. The resolution does not raise that issue
Ii is framed 10 comp lance with the act of 1858,
which provided. that except for preventing or
repelIiog Invasion OF under other sudden and !
urgent neces:iiy, the CONSENT Of both Rouses OF
Parliament must be obtained before any part
Of tho revenues OF Iada can be applied to de. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

VS. Commonwealth, from the Husslngs court of
the city of Richmond. Affirmed Judge Mon
cure delivering the opinion of the court. This
case is the test case upon Judge Christians cen
struction of the Sunday liquor lsw, sid the
court sustsins that construction. The decision
of Judge Christian was that the Richmond city
ordinance did not cover the grounds for which
the state law was enacted and that Therefore the
latter was operative in Richmond.
McDesrmas's executor VS.. Robertson, &c,
from the Circuit court Ct Apponat.ox county.
a ttlrmed, Judge Christian delivering the cpi:l-
ion of the court.
Trogden's W. Commonwealth, from toe Eus-
tings court of the city Of Richmond, Reversed
Judge Staples delivering the opinion Of the
court.
Kings executor vs.. Malone and ais. from the
Circuit court of Dinwidds county. Reversed,
Judge Burks delivering the opinion ofthe court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

The report OF the State Board Of CaITssserS
shows that il This, the Eighth District, the
vote for n smber Of the House CT Representa-
,i7es at the late election wa5 :-Hantop, 5.T72;
Garter, ITO, and Cochran, sos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

The Wastinglon Post has entered upon 1t:
second yesr With prospects bright aod Brighten
inr. The Psst is dsservsdly popular paper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
The Action of .DueE.c Esivcs.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec 6.-The action cf JuG&o
RiYes. of the United Ssaes Court taking from
the State Circuit Court two negroes OF t1isl for
murder, on the ground that they we:o denied
colorod jurors, has creG;ei some commotlon
The Governor and Attorney General have hnnt
to the Judge of tho Circui. Court of Patrick
county, who tried The negroes: ioI report IN
he case, and to the Clerk tor Il copy Of tho rec
ord, which information will DO furnished tie
Senate,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

A reso!dt.oE, has been Introduced n the STATE
Senate to abolish the Office Of county lucge and
to substitute the old magIsterial court; also TO
abolish Inc cEioe Of county superintendent OF
L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
Dead.

MoRR1sTowS, ". J, Dec 6-Bayard ?
Blsckiey, one of the Oldest and most respected
citizans of this city, died last night aged IS
years. Some years ago he WIS we'll known
of the frrtuue which he accumulated in works CT
charity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

county treasurer to pay su1h warrants, OK Eo'
ceiva them at their face vsiuc il pay rlo1t Of a!
s etc toZss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Wade Hampton has aeaio assumed h'a CUB
esra.crial fu1ciops despite his Illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Went farther and Jared verse is often ht~
but too late could have dore much bette;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

NOVELTIES IN Dress Doors AND SHOE
The lnvst elegant assortment Of the iateat sI T.,
Boots aad Shoes ever seen 10 this c5uI''9
comprislng I'll III; iatas. fashions. IL o' NJ
goods have been made 70 our own oitcl' uD',,
our personal supcEyIsioD, aud acc }Ill9I u ~ ~,
idea OF the tastes uGd wscis Q! tl' ' ,'t
trsdc. We shall b. most happy TO eAn' J.,
these beauiiFuI goods to Ill, w0t!her tncJ -
sire to purchase or not. "ADphl'
&C. Iii: llU E!cg "'3'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

DEATHS -Lycurgus Smith, died at bis res;
dencs near the P!sias, 10 Esuqaicr couatY. &c
Saturday moroing last. He Vas taken SICK On
Friday evening.
Robert HoltzeaB, was :u!d@py tskfn SEX
at Csrter's lua church. Oh iast Saturday, aud
died in few hours Afterwards,
Bukett Petty, 3 brother CT MRS. n;shielis Of
this place, dad ct Front RIVAL Va, ca Satur-
day last I1arrsnt0n Solid South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

a c5byen:ioo OF the National Lie insnE'1,
Company A-soe!a'icn TO award pta'oaH' ~ go
life pres -rylng listers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Save money and encourage home TAG
ecu can beat Dcslhau's r1lc.s fJE cI0;hIHs, . ="
will refuad tbs money. No such chaoces g.
where.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06

Congress- will meet next Hlonday. line d
consideration Of its necl hers will DC to prev
themselves With Dea!ham' OVerc0at5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
ssp5p5 Etegr1rIs.

NASHUA, II. H Dec. G.-Thc City R5s =
nearly cistroyed By FRO this mcraing, Ihe
mates were lowered from the unpcr G:cr.c:
sopes. Ta:ai less s. 0lG. Insured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-06
Washington Notes.

Reported for the Alexandra Gaz,te
The Joiot Committee o. the reo:gsniz .;ioo
Ct the artn3 have agreed upon bill, mhoh will
shortly be reported 70 bo.h houses, and which,
II IS stated, will be satisfactory 10 al! parties.
AG,o0g he nominations sect to the Senate
yesterday were thrso of Robert NJ DjuyIas,
marshal f,:r he Hrstcrn district OF North Caro-
Iiaa, aud Joshua b. Hill, for the eastern DIS
tr:ct.
Bath houses Of Congress adj )urued yesterday
ii Monday. by which time several appropria
ton bills will be ready fox consideration The
Senate will akc Up AID so' upoo the resolution
ter Investigating The lace clectl0us 10 The South.
II is stated that tie real otjscs Of Mr.. Nor
rifle resolution rel&tiog to the Freed cu's
Bauk, introduced 10 the Senate yest udly, is
to have the Government purchase SO much Of
the bark q zeal estate as it can use advantage
Oh .ly 10 order to assist small Gep9stors y ih the
proceeds.
Secretary Sherman has issued 40 order to all
the sab treasures disseminating the FUR her use
OF geld certificates 10 exchange for gold deposit
ed G3d Is to be received like greenbacks
aud after the ] st Of Jspulry will be paid ca; 10
exchange Tor greenbacks or IN discharge OF
obligations, both by the banks and the Govern
ment st the Individual option.
Prom icent radicals state that q movement
has bcco started TO secure q national convection
Of o5lored people to pclitioo Congress to carry
GU: the provision Of the l4th amendment Tor
the reduction OF the basis of representation n
proportion to tho lumber of c9lorcd voters
alleged to lave bsea deprived Of their rights
Of tic recent tlac:ions. The purpose ia to de-
maaa that the South shall be deprived Of the
REPRESENTATION which it has in the House based
on the coIored population.
= i EW RAILROAD The editor Of the har-
riaonburg (Ynj Cid Commonwealth writes from
Philadelphia to his paper IS follows; within
tho i,a&t week over two hundred miles OF the
Po.Jmac and Ohio railroad have been nut un-
der contract, and work will be commenced on
The first twenty miles, from ChsrIe:ton cast
through Eanawa, within the next tsn days. 10
De completed no Later than October next. ysorE
wi. be commenced ether portions OF the
lire ht sn early dsy. This nsrroI gauge rail
road is 10 cXtenC from Charleston, on The Kan
aYa tc Quanlico on the Potomac river, dis |
tsnce et about three hundred and twenty-five |!
rnilas.
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UIsTsRs, ElSEMAN BaOs., TIL AND i
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When you 90 to Washington be sure " " i,
on S. Ka'z.Ls:cjc, c!cthiar. 30 Ith s. -. 49,
Wm. j.. Ucv4ugho, Of ii $ CITY, Il c'1p'. W.
with the h, use. and will of.r bis iHe1d' ~
dial iDIuc, merits
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SS,ssss sE dsaO i-Eaa+s

f d. White aged III years, died at San
Francisco yesterday.
J, r NJ. job, SIN, mayor Of Grafton, ".