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Year: 1867

If we could enlighten our friend. we
would gladly do SO. and apply remedy
also. We can assure him that this mat
ter troubles us more than any subscriber;
for each subscriber has but his own indi-
vidual grievance. while the complaints
Of all come to Us. We would not ven
ture to calculate the amount of money we
have lost in consequence Of these misera-
BILE mail affairs. Many q good subscri-
Der has stopped his paper. because he
could not get it within reasonable time;
and still more persons have withheld
their names. simply because. as they have
told Us. there was no certainty Of getting
the paper if they should subscribe. So
the whole loss falls on us, at last. We
mail our paper, every week, on Thurs
day or Friday, and the stage seldom
misses us now. The fault may be partly
in the Postmasters, but it is not altogeth-
er so and we do not think the High
land Postmas is any worse or more
blameable than Postmasters generally.
Frequently. we learn, the Wathena pack
age arrives there the following week,
from the direction of St. Joseph. The
same is true of the Troy package. Sew
eral weeks ago, the Highland package
returned here, after it had been gone
three days. Often, a large amount Of
mail matter for the Offices below here,
comes through to this Office. All the
Postmasters are equally careless. or the
stage driver is at fault. That extra sack
about which we have had so much to
say. the st. Joseph Postmaster says is
to be opened at all the Offices. Yet most
of the time. the driver does not put it off,
and our Postm aster has to 60 out and
drag it of himself. This may be the
case at other Offices; and the Postmssters,
not being posted in the matter, may not
get that sack, and thus mail matter be.
longing to them passes through. We
are in hopes that when the roads settle,
and the stages get to making regular
time once more, these things will all
come right again. If they do not, we
will institute thorough investigation.
and find out what is the matter.
Year: 1867

PLEASE CoNsIDER.- can buy Beet
Chemical Saleratus at same price that is
charged for other brands that are short
weights and cheap goods. hence do not
fail to always get best Chemical.
Year: 1867

EE The latest sensation in fashionable
circles, is the story that "chignons" are
inhabited by parasite possessing animal
life. amounting to something like dis
ease. That need not interfere with the
wearing Of false hair. II the Empress
Eugene should become downright lousy.
and issue decree that such was the lat
est style, nine. tenths Of the followers of
fashion would forthwith enter into that
branch of stock. breeding.
Year: 1867

~ THIs chsngeable weather is very
trying to health. particularly for such as
are troubled with any pulmonary weak
ness. Even little hoarseness may SO
irritate the lnngs as to produce the most
dirsful consequences. Goes Cough Bal.
sam cures hoarseness every time.
Year: 1867

UT. SPRINGER d ALLIsoN.-This pop.
ular firm have purchased the stock Of
goods of UT Brothers, and removed to
the room lately occupied by the latter.
where they will continue to hold forth
for the present. and accommodate the
public to ell goods in their line.
Year: 1867

H The County Board met on Mon
day. We have not heard what action
they took on the County Seat petitions ;
but we learn that they refused certificates
to the Township officers recently elected.
in consequence Of there having been no
registry of voters. If this is the case,
they should order registry before sub
mitting the County Seat question. ss the
people will not care to go to any great
expense merely for the sake Of enscting .
farce.
Year: 1867

The following extract we make from
the letter Of q distinguished citizen OF
Texas, written to C. r. Smythe, Of this
city:


In The South the purest
loyalty prevails. Having lost the right
OF separation from the Northern States,
the people here are unanimous in their
desire to observe and sustain the United
States Government. In fact, they never
lost their respect for that Government,
and when the separation took place, the
Confederate States Government was
mainly copied in its constitutional or
ganization from it, and am Of opinion
that our people did not consider the de.
psrtures from the old Constitution as
improvements.


War abolished the Confederacy, abol-
ished slavery, and decided against the
claimed right of secession; but as in
'ducements for us to lay down our arms,
land say what we may, their influence
was potent, the resolves of Congress
and proclamations of President Lincoln
offered us back the Government Of the
United States, changed only in reference
TO slavery and secession. We accepted
the offered terms, and whilst deeply af-
aicted by our terrible misfortunes, re-
newed in good faith our VOWS of ale
glance to the Government which we had
never ceased to honor, and which we had
taken as the model for our own Confed-
eraey. To doubt the sincerity of those
vows is unjust Many at the North may
from ignorance of the truth entertain
such doubts, but those who examine for
themselves, and know Che temper Of the
Southern mind, and pretend that our
allegiance is not complete and sincere,
are false to their own convictions and
willing deoeivers of others, and generally
or uniformly for some selfish or mali
cious purpose.
Year: 1867




The New York Times (Republican)
says:


We certainly do not pretend TO set
forth the scern which must have been
felt by every selfrespechng American
citizen on reading Of the Investigation
Just made by a committee Of Congress
into the private banking account Of
President johnson. A meaner or more
pitiiul insult it would be impossible to
conceive, or one more fit to come in at
the end Of the paltry assaults which have
been made by Congress upon the Exec
utive. To be impeached for high
crimes and misdemeanors may not be
the most agreeable thing in the world,
but It is honorable compared with being
compelled to submit to such inquisitlons
as this. Wesuppose the Judiciary Com
mittee will give to the country the result
OF their researches into Mr. Johnson's
bank account, and furnish US the date
and amount Of the deposits, with the
number and magnitude Of the drafts. II
would be as well, after carrying matters
thus far, TO prosecute the investigation
sill further, and ascertain how the
President cane By each hundred dollars
nut 10 bis credit-hoW much he saved OF
his salary, how much accrued from his
property, how much he made by invest
ments, and 50 forth. II weald be better
TIE work should be done thoro1ghly II
done AZ all Bat still We do Dot believe
that the American people, whatever they
NAV think OF the Presidents policy, will
regard With patience sach petty exhibi-
tions Of partisan malice.
Year: 1867

livery efhrt win be made 10 afford the high


II est advantages for Female Education. The
course Of study is both thorough and syste-
matte combined with home care and teaching.
Professors or acknowledged ability have been
provided for the various departments.
Year: 1867

AsToNISHED RED MEN.-A band
of Indians made a sudden attack
on detachment of our soldiers IN
the mountains. The soldiers had
mountain howitzer mounted on
mule. Not having time to take
it off and put it in position, they
backed up the mule and let drive
at the Indians. The load being
so heavy that the mule and all
went tumbling down the hill to-
ward the savages, who, not under
standing that kind of warfare, fled
like deers. Afterward one Of
them was captured, and when ask
ed why he run SO, replied: "Me
big Injin, not afraid of little guns
or big guns, but when white man
load up and fire whole jackass
at Injin, me don't know what to
do"
Year: 1867

A revenue decision has been
given that when a deed is made
for real estate sold for taxes after
the time of redemption is past it
must contain recital of the facts;
and the form must be in accordance
with the laws of the State in
which the real estate is situated.
Year: 1867

An Act to quiet Land Titles in California.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That in all cases where the
State of California has heretofore made selections
of any portion of the public domain in part salts
faction of any grant made to said State by any
act of Congress, and has disposed of the same to
purchasers in good faith under her laws, the lands
selected shall be, and hereby are, confirmed to
said State: Provided, That no selection made by
said State contrary to existing laws shall be con-
frmed by this act for lands to which any adverse
pre-emption, homestead, other right has, at
the date of the passage of this act been acquired
by any settler under the laws of the United States
or to any lands which have been reserved for ma
val, military, or Indian purposes by the United
States, or to any mineral land, orto any land held
or claimed under any valid Mexican or Spanish
grant, or to any land which, at the time of the
passage of this act, was included within the limits
of any city, town, or vileage, or within the
county of San Francisco: And provided further,
That the State of California shall not receive un-
der this act Il greater quantity of land for school
or Improvement purposes than she is entitled to
by law.


Sec. g. And be it further enacted, That where
the selections named in section one of this act
have been made upon land which has been sur
veyed by authority OF the United States, it shall
be the duty of the proper authorities of the State
where the same has not already been done, to no.
tfy the register of the United States land office
Tor the district in which the land is located OF such
selection, which notice shall be regarded as the
date of the State selection, and the commissioner
of the general land office SHALL Immediately after
the passage OF this act, instruct the several local
registers to forward to the general land office, at
ter investigation and decision all such selections
which, if found to be in accordance with section
one OF this act, the commissioner shall certify
over to the State in the usual manner.


Sec. g. And be it further enacted, That where
the selections named in section one of this act
have been made from lands which have not been
surveyed by authority of the United States, but
which selections have been surveyed by authority
Year: 1867

An act to aid in the Construction of Telegraph


Lines, and to secure to the Government the


Use of the same for postal, military, and other


Purposes


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That any telegraph compa-
ny now organized, or which may be hereafter or
ganized under laws of any State in this Union,
shall have the right to construct, maintain, and
portion of thepublc domain ofthe United States,
over and along any of the military post roads
of the United States which have been or may
hereafter be declared such by act of Congress,
Year: 1867




We would direct the special attention OF
those suffering from diseases Of the throat and
lungs TO DR.. Hunters letter in another column.
The writings of this physician have excited
much interest in this country. and he has ac-
quired a reputation In the large cities north OF
us surprising that of any other physician. This
letter IL the first of a series which he intends TO
publish. and this correspondence will, undoubt-
edly. be interesting and instructive TO many
All are aware of the fearful mortality resulting
from CONSTITUTION. and there are probably few
families in this city that have not been visited
by Il, and the mortuary reports show that it is
increasing. The statistics Of the mortality Of
the city Of Paris for the year 1866 prove that.
exclusive Of those who died of cholera. nearly
oNR-bALF of the deaths resulted from diseases
of the lungs The mortality In cur city is pro-
baby not SO great. but is increasing in an alarm
ins manner. and il becomes ali 20 examine
closely every means which promise TO prevent
or remedy so great destroyer. particularly
when coming from physician of DR.. Hunters
reputation and experience.


DIR. Hunter has foryears devoted his exclusive
attention to the study and treatment Of diseases
of the head. throat, lungs and heart. and has
established an enviable reputation by his skill
and success Ia their treatment, and we trust his
efforts in this city. where he has established his
home, will be as satisfactory as they have here
tofore been. However skeptical the reader mas
be upon the subject Of the durability Of Con
sumption. he cannot doubt or dispute that il
may be prevented by remedying in time thos'
diseases which produce it,
Year: 1867

Can CONSUMPTION ~ CuRED9-Ihis is one OF
the most momentous questions Of the day. and
by most persons not easily answered. Eyery
invalid is more OF less interested in its solution,
and to that end We advise a perusal Of DR.


Hunters letter on Consumption. which We pub
lish elsewhere. We hays read all the letters
which have emanAted from him very attentive
iy. and have found an them much that is novel
IN relation TO pulmonary diseases. Being fully
Impressed with the force of many Of his proRo-
sitions. and the nationality of his treatment.
We deem it our duty to direct attention to tho
srbject. IL only the remotest probability Of
relief TO suffering humanity presented itself, or
the progress Of these insidious diseases could be
but temporarily checked. Dr. Hunter should be
considered . public bencfactori eut when they
oTrr n reasonable hope Of cure, the subject de-
serves te be considered with care and attention.
Year: 1867

A GENTLEMAN was describing TO
Douglass Jerrold the story of his court
ship and marriage, how his wife had
been brought mp in convent, and was
on the point of taking the veil, when
her presence burst upon his enraptured
sight, and she accepted him as her hus-
band. Jerrold listened to the end of
the story, and then quietly remarked
"She thought yOu better than RHn.'
Year: 1867

The engineer Of saw-mill in Mime
sofa, which was burned few nights
since, was awakened about midnight
by the roaring of the flames, and dis.
covered that his retreat was cut off by
the fire. His only hope Of life was to
run some ten OF twelve feet through the
burning mass. He wrapped blanket
round his head, and protected the other
parts of his body as we'll as he was
able, and started, but blinded by the
smoke and flames, he fell amid the burn-
ing timbers three times before he es-
capped from his cruel prison.
Year: 1867

ORATOR CoNwAY's REPORT FROM VlR-
GISIA-WHAT GENERAL SCHoFIELD AND
GENERAL BROWN TOLD HIM.-In my visit
to Virginia l met General Schoiield and
General Brown, the one commanding the
district and the other in charge Of the
Freedmen's Bureau. On learning my
business in the South, and after peruslng
nv letter of instruction, General Scho-
field said: {" thank God you have come
with so good work to inaugurate, and
wish you the greatest success. We want
to see the Union men Of Virginia fully and
thoroughly organized, and your plans are
the best I have seen or heard of. will
give you every proper assistance in my
power"


General Brown made similar remarks.
All his officers whom I met while IN the
State were actively engaged in some way
in aiding the work of loyal reconstruction.
Distinguished Union citizens of the State,
representing twenty nine counties in the
Republican State Convention which as
sembled in Richmond, stated that nothing
but the League could work to advantage IN
those districts.
Year: 1867

TERRIBLE Academia LITTLE BoT's
STOMACH Torn OPEN.-Day before yester-
day evening little boy four years of age,
named James Lambert, while playing in a
wagon at his grandmother's residence, on
Baker street near Brook avenue, met with
q most painful accident, which it was at
first feared would terminate fatally. The
little fellow was playing with all the joy
GUS glee of childhood in the wagon, un-
suspicious of danger, when he slipped and
fell over the side. But instead Of falling
to the ground he caught upon hook at
tached to the side Of the wagon. His
weight drove the hook into the abdo-
men, and then caused it to tear the flesh
open for several inches before he slipped
off to the earth. His cries soon brought
his relatives to his assistance, and he was
removed to the house, when it was found
that the flesh had been torn open about
eight inches and his intestines were ex-
posed. DR.. Davis was Immediately called
in, and rendered the necessary medical as
sistance. At the latest accounts the little
sufferer, though in great pain, was doing
very well, and hopes were entertained Of
his recovery.
Year: 1867

GENERAL HOWARD AND HIS CoLORED
BRETHREN HEADED OFF. - The Grand
Council of the Independent Order of Good
Templars, at their meeting last night,
decided to suspend the charter of Purity
Lodge, No. l2, which lodge was organized
on Tuesday evening with General 0. o.
Howard Worthy Chief Templar. The
reason for suspending the charter is un-
derstood to have been that it had been
officially stated by prominent members Of
the new lodge that it was their intention
to admit colored people to membership
National InteNigencer.
Year: 1867

ATTEMPT TO STEAL GOVERNMENT
MuLEs-HoT PURsUlT.-At about day
break yesterday morning the toll-keeper
on the Mechanicsville pike about three
miles from Richmond was summoned to
his gate by negro man who wished to
pass through with a couple of mules, one
of which he was riding. In answer to the
demand for toll, the fellow replied that he
"hadn't any money!; but offered to sell
the mules two fine animals, worth at least
four hundred dollars,) for seventy-fve.
The toll-keeper, instantly smelling a
rat" agreed but asked the darkey to &C
company him to town for the money, in
tending to deliver the dealer in mule flesh
into the custody Of the police. Too sharp
thus to be caught, the negro replied that
he "couldn't think Of going back to Rich
mond." Whereupon the other thought that
he might have the money about the house,
and went in ostensibly to get the cash,
but really to bring out his pistol. Coming
back, revolver in hand, he was astonished
to see, in the gray light Of morning, the
darkcy far down the road, with his mules
in rapid trot. Confident now of some
thing wrong, his own horse was soon
brought out, mounted, and on the track Of
the fugitive. One mile at break-neck
speed, and the young man caught
sight Of the pursued; then he gained
rapidly until but half q mile was be-
tween them. The darkey took in the
situation ut ono glance oyer his shoul-
der, and dismounting in moment,
the mules were tied to cherry tree, while
the rider jumped the fence, and took to
the fields for safety. Since which time he
has not been seen.


The mules were brought to town, and
by order of Major Poe turned over to Ge-
neral Schoficld. They were splendid,
well-fed animals, and were during the day
identified as belonging to Government
stable on the Williamsburg road. The thief
was a teamster, and as two months pay were
coming to him, it is supposed that he i'm
pressed the mules in lieu Of the money
which was due
Year: 1867

SADLY DIsAPPoINTED.-Abu burly-looking
negro walked the entire distance from
Hanover Courthouse to this city yesterday
for the purpose Of securing position on
the police force. Some persons had told
him that the recent extension Of the city
limits would necessitate an accession of
some twenty-five additional policemen,
and that these were to be selected from
among the newly made sulfragans. When
informed that he had been cruelty hoaxed,
he swore more terribly than the "army in
Flanders y; but, providing himself with a
dime loaf of bread and a half pound Of
cheese, retraced his steps, and steered
straight for old Hanover.
Year: 1867

RIVER NEws.-A gentleman who came
MP from near Deep Bottom "a familiar
James River locality yesterday informs
us that lie saw catfish, caught from the
river Tuesday, which weighed twenty-three
pounds and nine ounces down weight. An
aged freedman was the successful fisher
man, and his physical strength was un-
equal to the task of drawing the monster
cat to the shore. Finding he was likely to
lose the prize, the old colored individual
bawled loudly for assistance, which was
promptly rendered by some wood-cutters
near by
Year: 1867

BOLD CANINE ROBBERY Yesterday
morning early a robbery was perpetrated
on Marshall between First and Second
streets, which, for boldness, is probably
without precedent in this latitude. A lad
who had been to market and procured a
beefsteal for the morning breakfast was
proceeding leisurely along with the tempt
ing meat swinging carelessly from his
hand. A stoutly-built caDino got scent
and sight of the precious bovine morsel,
and could not resist the temptation. Ap-
preaching stealthily from the rear ne
seized the steak, and before the unsus-
pecting lad could recover from his sur
prise and give chase, the dog was not only
out of reach, but we'll nigh out of sight.
Many passers-by deeply condoled with the
unfortunate boy, but none manifested their
sympathy in that substantial manner which
is evidenced by thrustiDg the hand into
the pocket and donating enough to repair
the, loss. The circumstance should at
least serve to warn all who carry meat in
their hands from the markets. Procure a
basket or bucket, or else hold your mar
keting so high that no greedy canine can
reach it,
Year: 1867

ANNAPOLIS, June %.


The President and party arrived here this
morning, and were escorted to the hall of the
Constitutional Convention, in the Capitol,
where they were enthusiastically received.
Addresses of welcome were made by Gov.
Swami and Judge Carmichael, President OF
the Convention. The latter said "The
measures inaugurated by you for the purpose
OF binding up the wounds of q bleeding
country, were received through the State OF
Maryland with universal acceptance. 1t was
the policy of wise craftsmanship, promoting
the work of patriotism and philanthropy.


The President, in the course of his reply,
said that it would have been at any time the
highest object of my ambition to tie up the
bleeding arteries which caused the shedding
of so much blood, and the expenditure of SO
much money. Now, however, as new era,
trust we shall have '.peace on earth,
and good will toward man. [Applause. |
trust the time has come when man is no
longer to be set on man, and, in the name of
God, to lift his hands against the throat Of his
fellow being, and that the land that gave a
brother birth be spared from being again
drenched with brothers blood, To be in
vited to visit the capital of the State of Mary
land, bya convention which has reputation
of talent, to be welcomed by the chairman OF
your committee, by the Governor of the State,
and by your President. irrespective Of party,
is especially gratifying to me. Satisfied that
the principles Of the constitution would pre-
serve the Union, never hesitated or debated
the question of associated government, insti-
tuted for the convenience of man, and to be
Accommodated to every emergency. This was
secured by the constitution, founded on prin.
riples
Year: 1867

From carefully prepared estimates based upon the
amount Of business done by this companies In
ton giving them equal share Of the business be-
tween competing points, the Company confidently be-
here that large and remuneratYe dividends can be made


and they further believe that taking into consideration
The grfat advantages whih they will possess in ort
and dect reutc they will be able to secure neary a


the business along their line, which will place the stock
at high premium and make IL the best invest
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