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Year: 1867

Hittt6 CtOO6Y luTlNeS on any land that
Is rich enough for it, growing as well on
the sandy lands near the coast, as on the
dry lands Of the interior. When piece
of ground has been made rich enough to
bear good coat Of white clover, which
is suffered to shed seeds, it becomes as
natural to the soil as crab grass. The
process of subsequent improvement is
easy. 1t possesses an interest to the
southern planter, as it viii thrive on
sandy soils on which red clover will not
live.


The extensive cultivation Of this appa-
rently insignificant though really vslu-
able plant is strongly advised. If sown
with tall grasses for hay, it streaches In
its efforts to obtain its share Of light, and
thus gives 8 heavy cutting near the
ground.


BED OOper.-The value OF this plant il
universally known. The only question
Il. will it grow 10 the south I? 1t will
grow on rich and dry bottom lands
OF the south. 1t will not thrive
in 8 wet sub-soil, however rich
Year: 1867

RICHMOND, Oct. %, 1867.
MojOr General IL ~ .SchQfeJd, C0nneaading


General First Military District, Piyginta:


SIR had the honor on yesterday to re-
ceive your official reply to my protest. /
in professional engagements to reply to it.


In conclusion of your communication you
use the following language:


"The question you raise as to the legali-
ty Of the election will be referred to the
Convention, which will be the proper Judge
of the election, returns and qualifications,
Of its own members.


Allow me, sir, most respectfully to call
your attention to the objection raised as to
the extension of the time of voting" l
humbly appIehcnd that the decision Of
that question rests not with " the Conven-
tion," but with yourself. AS l conceive it,
that it is q mere question of pOoCe2, created
and impaired by the law of Congress, the
proper solution of which rests with the ad-
ministrative branch of the military depart
ment. If there was no power to extend
tho time, there could not, in my view of
the law, be created outside of the law any
constituting or enforcing functions any
where save in the judicial branch of the
United States Government. If "the Con-
vention" can estimate, construe, and
abridge, or rescind your powers derived
under and impaired by the law of Con-
gress, then much more can the people of
the State, when they come to pass upon
the acts of "the Convention" as to the
adoption or rejection of the Constitution,
exercise the Same high functions.


If this is your view of the matter, l feel
no apprehension in the final vote on the
constitution as to the result, and might
safely ''rest on my vested rights. For,
allow me, sir, in frankness, to assure you
that no constitution passed by conven-
ton, five Of whose members returned from
this city were elected under the circum-
stances attending the third day and night
voting, will ever be sanctioned by the peO-
pie of Virginia. OF this l am sure and
for the reason applied in your answer as
above given. If you remove the power to
pass on your acts to "the Convention" it
will naturally and legitimately pass from
that body to the people, and no one who
knows anything about the real popular
sentiment of the State, highly conservative
and eminently law-ahiding as it is, can for
a moment doubt what action would be had
in the premises.


l deem this reply due to the friendly re-
lations subsisting between US, and cspc-
cially due to your high official and personal
character as an enlightened patriot and dis
tinguished general. What is now passing
will tell with fearful import on our whole
country and the destiny of our children
when you and shall have passed away and
sleep with our fathers.


Very respectfully,


JOHN Ell. GILMER.
Year: 1867

NuIsANcE.-Ws call the especial atten-
tion Of our City Fathers and Board Of
Health to that portion Of the burnt dis
trict between Franklin and Main on Thir-
teenth street. 1t is becoming q public
nuisance daily, by all the refuge from most
Of the adjoining streets being thrown in
this vacant lot. 1t should be enclosed in
with high fence, or else In the summer
months 1t will engender disease.
Year: 1867

HARPER's MAGAZINE FOR MARCH has
been received from ]. Wall Turner, news
dealer, Governor street. We cannot COM
mend this magazine to the favor Of our
people, but such as will buy it can always
find it at Turner's.
Year: 1867

RATHER WARM.-Yesterday was one
Of the warmest days Of the season, the
thermometer indicating 80 in the shade
and 10 in the sun. We spent portion
of the day seated upon a cake OF ice,
reading about the time last winter when
railroad trains were stuck in snow banks,
thus managing to keep comfortably cool.
In the evening we had heavy shower,
which had most reviving effect.
Year: 1867




cOnsi derable number of Americans mar
~ in Massachusetts,, and emigrste to
other, mostly Western States, while the
foreigners who marry in the State al
most without exception, remain there,
and that in consequence Of this drain,
which has been going on for many years,
few but the oldest and lee st energetic
and enterprising, natives are left in many
sections Of that aud even of others Of the
New England States. Hence, while it
is certain that the person is not now
alive who will, in his or her day wit
ness any perCeptibie change in the
social or political status Of New
England life, there IS little doubt,
as an able contemporary remarks,
chat the foreign population is gaining
upon the natives in Massachusetts that
the latter increase at all, is due, in the
opinion of the Registrar of the State to
the aCCessiOns Of natives Of other States
to the population of manufacturing and





the other hand the children Of Massa-
chusetts have helped to populate the
whole West and Northwest; and, trans
planted to these newer regions, they
have gained new vigor, and have i'm
pressed upon that great region their
thrift, energy and love of liberty and in
telllgence. That they are giving way in
their old homes to new people is
probably good for both, and for the
whole country; it is not well for fami-
lies to live too many generations on the
same soil. Many of the old families in
the Eastern States are dying out, and
giving place to fresh blood, and the
country IS benefited by this process"
Year: 1867

friend aud room mate. This trait in his char
acter l have reason TO know from personal
experience. John was for the corps the EAR
bitter of things elegant, the glass of fashion,
He 1t was who devoted the greater part of his
furlOugh to acquiring knowledge of waltz>
ing for the sole purpose of imparting it on
his return to "the corpse" he it was who
initiated US into many of the little arts of the
toilet OF both sexes; he it was who recounted
TO US, eager listeners, stories of high life and
other life in the city of New York. 1t was
John B., who invited the fashionable tailor
up from New York with his measurer md
samples few weeks before we graduated. in
order that his brother brevet I'd lieuteuauts
might not disgrace themselves on their ensree
in Gotham by an Ousre appearance. He told
US Of the best hotel to put up at; where the
best oysters were to be found; he showed US
where-but halt fear my writing mate>
rials will not hold out if tell all that Prince
John taught US. He was splendid fellow
may his shadow never grow less Since
then he has become famous soldier; and
certainly, though his brilliant career as a
man of fashion and commander in the field,
he has been the most fortunate and lucky of
men. In everything he attempts he is suc>
cesstul. and that goddess SO tickle to other
mOrtals seems invariably to smile on this
dashing cavalier.
Year: 1867

Commander Samuel Swartwout, United


States Navy.


The death Of this veteran naval officer took place yes
terday at the Naval Hospital Brooklyn after painful
and lingering illness The deceased born in New
York State in 1905 and consequently sixywo years
Of age at the time OF his DEATH He entered the naval
service the 10th day Of May 1920 and In 1922 was
assigned to,duty midshipman the ship Hornet
The following four years passed In the same capa
city board tho corvette Cyane, sloop Peacock and
fgatc Constitution On the 9th Of February 1887 he
was commissioned lieutenant in the service, and on
the l4th OF September, 1855. commissioned Com
mander which rank he held afterwards Although
the late Commander, took active part in tho late
war, nor in the war with Mexico, he was never
theess accounted an able officer Entering tho navy,
As he did At time whom there were steam war YES
sels his profession studied in tho possible
school, His promotion to the rank Of Commander during
. time OF profound peace, unbroken by the war
with Mexico, and in which the navy took but small
part would attest his skill and ability For several years
past the Commander has been In command OF the naval
rendezvous this port and in the exercise Of his duties
won many friends. As Of the representatives Of .
time when the nation yet struggling in its infancy
his death will be generally regretted particularly when
consider his faithful services to tho country Of nearly
half century.
Year: 1867

\ SINGULAR CASE OF INSANITY
The freaks of an insane man at Concord.
y. H., have already been narrated in the
city papers. The person proves to be
John II. Brown of Fairwa:er Village,
Wisconsin, which place he has usually
made his home, and where his father and
sister now live He belongs to a respect
able family, and has been considered a
capable and intelligent man. At the
commencement of the war he enlisted in
the Eleventh Wisconsin regiment, and
was honorably discharged after four
years faithful service About two weeks
ago Brown left Wisconsin to visit some
relatives in Vermont, and soon after
reaching the latter state he sent back a
singular telegram to his sister, which
was the first indication of his insanity.
When he left West Burke, VT, he is
supposed to have had about thousand
dollars on his person, most of which he
undoubtedly lost in some way or Other
before reaching Concord, On Saturday
he was taken back to Vermont and will
be placed in the asylum at Brattleboro
On the journey he became raving anG
desperate and was handcuffed by tn.
officers in charge of him. The unfortu
nate nan is about thirty years of age
No cause for his insanity has yet beer
discovered
Year: 1867

ceremonies are always as offensive in the
telling as in the hearing and therefore
| think it useless TO waste further words
in saying that Just one year and half
after the fatal accident. | took Isabel
home a my wife, and that ever since.
by Gods help. I've male her n happy
wife, AMI repaired the WRONGS of her
youth 10y being good and kind husband
Ia her.
Year: 1867

Lord. living here are we,


AS fast united yet
As when our hands and hearts by Thee
Together first were knit.
And in thankful song


Now sing we will Thy praise,
For that Thou dost as well prolong
Our loving as our days.
Together we have now


Begun another year;
But how much time Thou wilt allow
Thou mak'sl it not appear.
We, therefore, do implOre
That live and love we may.
Still so as if but one day more
Together we should stay.
Let each of others wealth
Preserve a faithful care.
And of each others joy and health,
As if one soul we were.
Such conscience let Us make.
Each other not to grieve,
As if we daily were to take
Our everlasting leave.
The frowardness that springs
From our corrupted kind,
Or from those trOublous Outward thinos
Which may distract the mind,
Permit thou not, O Lord,


Our constant love to shake:
Or to disturb our true accord.
Or make our hearts to ache.
But let these trailties prove
Affections exercise;
And that discretion teach our love
Which wins the noblest prize.
So time, which wears away.
And ruins all things else,
Shall fix our love on Thee for ave,
On whom perfection dwells.


-George Hiher.
Year: 1867

This mastery effort is attracting general
attention and admiration. The National In
teIigencer repubIishes it almost entire, and
accompanies it with the following editorial
remarks


1T is a calm, unprejudiced, and states
manlike review Of the course Of the arch
traitor Brownlow The exposition Is com
plete. We have omitted from the speech all
the local matters alluded to, and published
only that portion which will show to the peO-
pie OF the country what an unmltIgated
dissembler and enemy Of republican institu o
tions is this creature who is lording 1t over
the whole State of Tennessee. The usurpa-
tions initiated and the outrages permitted by
his authority will strike with horror every
reader In the North. It Is incOnceVdble
that any being IN human shape could con-
ceiye so much infamy as has been exposed
/ in this speech, made publicly IN Tennessee,
! IN regard TO the action of the Reverend
/ Governor Br0wnlow. From these facts,
/ calmly aud in a dignifed manner presented
/ by fellow tOwnsman Of BrOwnlow, one Is
1 led to believe that all the violent denuncia-
/ tions of him were not only well deserved,
! but were not half severe enough to describe
/ the horrible delormities Of a government ad-
ministered by "a man apparently devoid oil
either moral principle or human feeling


Let all who desire to know the condition
/ of affairs in the border States under such
1 auspices read these extracts from the speech


Of Colonel Baxter If they have hearts TO


mourn oyer their tyranttrodden country


men, they cannot help shedding bitter tears


over the condition Of Tennessee under


Brownlow and his unscrupulous minions
This once great State has been made an ex
pertinent 10 see how far despotism and rob
Z hnrv might he carried The sDeech Of Col


Baxter shows what steps have been taken


by the heartless despots who have managed


its affairs to perpetuate power IN their OWL


hands, and to exclude from any participation


in the affairs Of their State a majority OF the


voting population.
Year: 1867

An EAGLE.-On Wednesday morning a large
eagle, " bird of our country" scared aloft
over the city, performing numerous gyra-
tiOns far above the cupoia Of the capitol
building and remaining in sight for more
than half an hour He was observed by
quite a number of persOns, and the evOlu-
tions of the proud bird were watched with
much interest. At last, apparently satisfied
with his inspection of our city, be scared
higher and higher into the clear, blue vault
Of haven, and was speedily lost to mortal
gaze.-NashUjUe Press and Times.


That is an omen of good The live "eagle
bird never comes by chance He visited
the capitol for the purpose of seeing if it
was in fit condition for the Conservative
party that viii occupy it next fall and be-
sides, he came for the purpose also of herald
ing the arrival Of Emerson Etheridge, the
proud defender of the peoples rights. As
to his numerous gyrations and consequent
disappearance in the upper deep, it is a
lesson to you and your party ); if read Alright,
it will teach you that radicalism is destined
speedily to disappear from mortal gaze p"
by sinking deeper and deeper into the blue
flames of an heritage prepared for all sich "
! in the regions of the damned! Shake
your quill again, Mercer, and see if you can't
| figure out a large buzzard bird whetting
his beak and preparing for breakfast from
your political carcass on the second day Of
next August AS you are an admirer Ol
birds, and heavy on the description, we
would like to see your pen portrait of the
beautiful feathered creature" to which
your attention has been called Depend
ont; he is watching you, and is daily grow
ing stout off the filth that lives and breathes
about YOUR s,.nctum Go for him while
you can, for he viii go for you just a.


sure as fate
Year: 1867

The City Council OF Mobile recently pre-
scribed a gray uniform for the police, but
General Swayne, by order of General Pope,
has informed the Mayor that no uniform
copying that of the rebel army can be worn
hu fhnm
Year: 1867




The following is an extract from the
speech of the Fenian Burke after his con-
viction


1t is not my desire now, M Lords, to give
utterance to one word against the verdict
which has been pronounced upon me, but
fully conscious that my honor, as man,
was never impugned fully conscious that /
can 90 to my grave with name and char
acter unsullied, i can only say this-that
these parties, actuated by desire, either for
their own agg-andizement or to save their
paltTy, miserable lives, pandered to the ap-
petite if [ may so speak, of justice, and nay
life shall pay the forfeit. Fully convinced
of the righteousness Of my every act in con-
nection with the late revolutionary move
ment Ia Ireland, / have done nothing thas
would bring a blush Of shame to mantle my
brow MY conduct and career here, and in
America if you hike, as soldier, are before
you, and even In this my hour OF trial, j
feel a consciousness Of having lived an hon-
est man. and viii die believing that I have
given my life to give freedom and liberty 10
the land of nay birth. ] have done only that
which every Irishman and every man whose
soul throbs with the feeling Of liberty, should
do. l seek not the death Of the MARTYR, bat
if it is the will Of Almighty and Omnipotent
God that my devotion for the land Of my
birth should be tested at the seafold, / am
willing there to die in the defense Of the
right of men to be free-to give the right to
an oppressed people to throw off the yoke Of
thraldom / am an Irishman by birth, an
American by adoption, and by nature
lover Of freedom and an enemy to the power
that holds my native land in the bonds Of
tyranny.


It has so often been admitted that the op-
pressed have the right to throw of the yoke
Of oppression, even by English statesmen,


that / deem it unnecessary to allude to the


fact here. Ireland's children are not, never
/ viii be, and never were willing to submit to
/ oppression, and so long as England,s flag
covers one inch Of Irish soil, Just 50 long
viii they believe it right to eonspire and use
/ the means to hurl the Government from
power, and erect In its stead the God-Iike


structure Of selfgovernment
Year: 1867

There is on exhibition at Baltimore a small
schooner rigged boat two and half tons
measurement, twenty feetin length, designer
to sail for Europe about the 10th of this
month, in charge OF three men and a boy.
IF it is successful it will be presented to the
son of the Emperor Of France. It Is smaller
than any craft which has ever attempted to
cross the ocean
Year: 1867

All the hotel bars have been closed in
Boston, in compliance with the antiliquor
law, which goes so far as to prohibit the
sale of beer and cider How Yankee in
eenuity win be taxed to eyade and check the
law
Year: 1867

To the Editors Of the Union and Dispatch


In answer to the question of "Vindex,' .
"why not come out fiatfooted and demand
the payment Of all the government bonds
at once? ?" we would remind him that we
are advocating what we think ought and can
be done without infringing the rights of any
of the bohd holders, whether National
banks or other parties. or violating the
faith of the government, or of repudiating
one cent of the debt. Although Congress
reserved the right in creating the National
banks of repeating the law at any time,
there was an implied contract with each
one that they would be permitted to circu-
late their notes as long as their was gov
ernment bonds to deposite as security.
There was ais a contract printed on the
face Of each bond issued that it would not
be paid before a certain fixed time. Under
the proposed plan Of paying the bonds, all
the contracts of the government, both i'm
piled and expressed, will be fulfilled, the
National banks can continue business and
all the solUent ones do a more profitable
business by banking on legal tenders than
they do now.


Let any man who can cipher to the single
rule Of three reflect a moment, while he
works out little sum. The taxes now
paid by the people to meet the interest on
the public debt and carry on the govern
ment amounts lin round numbers) to one
million dollars per day. If the bonds were
all paid off in legal tenders and the gov
ernment had the use of a thousand millions
dollars in legal tenders, on Which 1t paid no
interest, how much would the taxpayers be
relieved? This is question for the people
to discuss. 1t is high time to give up
wrangling over Radicalism, niggerism, and
all those exciting topics which engender
strife, retard reconstruction" and keep
immigration out of the State. We want
peace, quiet and industry. We want the
national debt paid-epery cent of it, and it
can be paid in the way proposed. Can it
be paid in any other way The annual
payment of the interest does not decrease
the debt one dollar.


What would be thought of the conduct
of merchant who would borrow capital
to do business on, and content himself with
making money enough each year TO pay
the interest on it or the farmer whowould
buy his land on credit and raise only
enough produce for market to pay the in
terest on the debt? Whist kind of legacy
would either leave to his family after he
had worked himself to death Every
taxpayer and every consumer of the
necessaries of life is working to just as
much purpose as either of the aboTe-
mentioned cases. Is it not time to turn
over a new leaf? Y.
Year: 1867

viii and power Of the Northern people
they have felt the terrible results Of war
against the determined will of the free
North, and they will let Andrew johnson
revolutionize on his own account, without
any aid from them.


Andrew johnson in his coup d etat could
rely only upon the Maryland militia and a
few hundred returned Rebels residing in
Washington City. These might uphold him
for a few hours, but would waste away
before the legions of armed men who would
rush to his overthrow from every part of
the country.


BE could not carry with him in such a
purpose any man Of respectable character
in the United States. Not member of his
present Cabinet would have any part in
such a proceeding, and we doubt very
much, when the time of action arrived,
whether he could muster from the Demo
cratic outcasts, who are hanging at his
skirts, man to take charge of any depart
ment of his government. fH


We admit that all that stands between
the country and Johnsonian dictatorship,
is the Presidents utter helplessness. He
has all the malice, all the yindictiveness,
all the treaeherousness, and all the will, to
play the traitor and plunge the country
into brutal war but he lacks the means.
He lacks the ability TO name an associate In
the crime, a company of guards for has own
person, or popular approval that would
last for day. ftf
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people TO be self-relisnt. and shall do what We
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pre-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing
and exs-. ourselves to encourage the divsrsih
cation Of Southern industries and tbs develop
nsnt Of Southern resources
Year: 1867

And kindred topics, We shall also give su e1-
tensive variety Of valuable and interesting mat
ter-the best adapted to the farming classes o.
ply the place Of family agricultural paper.