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Year: 1867




Dangerfcld enjoyed far greater
measure Of popular confidence than
ever was bestowed on Mr.. Holt, Mr..
Conovcr, Mr. Campbell, alias Hoare.
or upon all the officers, agents, spies,
delaiors. and witnesses of the Military
Bureau put together. They mean
Oates and company--worc loudly APP
pauded In Parliament; they were tho
prime favoritcs of the British people,
and they were the very darlngs OF all
the clerical politicians. They held
the life and honor Of the nation in our
hands. If they but pointed a finger
at any individual he was doomed, and
no purity of previous character, no
proof of innocence, however clear,
could save him from destruction. Such
was their overfowing prosperity one
year; but before the next came round
those wretchod miscreants were howl
ing at the carts tail, under the lash
of the public cxecutioner, and the
whole population Of London was clap
ping its hands with joy. Let the man
who puts his trust in false populari-
ty beware Of the rebound which is
sure to come, sooner or later 1t is
written down among the unchanged
bic decrecs Of Almighty God that no
lie shall live forever; and especially Is
this true Of great, monstfous, bloody
lie, like that which the Supreme Court
Ioc ...,t krOo1 f,nf man


have spoken Of the court as 4 col
lectivc body. All TIE Judges concur
red in the decision of the question
before them. On merely speculative
point which lay outside OF the record
there was a dissent The minority
was wrong, of course, as all minorities
are. Each judge, however, met bis
duty to the case itself, and all are
therefore entitled TO the reverence and
respect which is due to the highest
talent, coupled with the purest integ-
rity. But one among them is primus
inter p0rcs, not because he is better or
greater than the others, but because
he is more fortunate. He was select
ed as the organ of the majority, and
gave expression to their judgment.
The thoughts that breathe and the
words that burn all over that opinion
are his thoughts and his words. The
irresistible logic which goes through
and through all adverse argument,
and the felicity of illustration which
makes the whole subject blaze with
light, are his own. That great pro-
duction will be guide and a land
mark for all future time; it identifies
its author forever with the great cause
Unconstitutional liberty, and makes his


zone of the few, the immortal names,


That were not born to die


1t gives him a position to which no
earthly station can add any dignity,
for man of just ambition would al
ways rather be a public bcnefactor
than to hold high office.


Mr.. Chairman, when you recollect
that the court has saved us from no.
thing less than the total overthrow of
our free government, and when you
observe the roaring and foaming of
the calumny which assails it, think
you will agree with me that il is tho
duty of every Christian man in Amer
lea TO put up a morning and evening
prayer for the long life of all the
judges, and the perpetual preservation
of their just authority.
Year: 1867

in lo1N


Colorado, which it is now proposed
to admit as State, claims, as has al
ready been stated, population less
than twenty-eight thousand, while
the present ratio of representation is
one hundred and twenty thou
sand. There can be no reason that l
can perceive for the admission of Col
orado that would not apply with equal
force to nearly every other Territory
now organized, and | submit whether,
if this bill become n law, il will be
possible to resist the logical conclu-
sion that such Territories as Dakota,
Montana and Idaho must be received
as States whenever they present them
selves, without regard 70 the number
of inhabitants they may respectively
contain. Eight or ten new Senators
and four or five Representatives would
thus be admitted TO represent popu-
lation scarcely exceeding that which
in any other portion Of the nation is
entitled to but single member of the
House of Representatives, while the
average for two Senators in the Union,
as now constituted, is at least one
million Of people.


# would surely be unjust to all
other sections of the Union TO enter
upon a policy with regard to the ad-
mission of new States which might
result in conferring such dispropor-
tionate share Of influence in the ma
tional legislature upon communities
which, in pursuance of tho wise policy
of our fathers, should for some years
to come be retained under the foster
ing care and protection ofthe Nation
nj Government If il is deemed just
Year: 1867

A lady of high rank and exquisite
taste having read an advertisement of
a London silversmith, in which it was
stated that by tho clectrotype process
walters and other articles could not
he distinguished from the real things,
sent her three iootmcn and page to be
oloctrotyped by the advertiser.
Year: 1867

How TO CLEAN SoApsUDs.-1t is well
known. says an Australian paper, that a
little alum dissolved is very effecting in
cleaning muddy water. But short time
since some alum was applied in Il manner
which. from its novelty and its valuable re-
suits, is worthy or notice. In a place
where water is scarce at present, little
alum was dissolved in hot water, and


thrown into a tub ofthick soapsu!s. In a
moment the soap curdlcd, and accompan-
led by the muddy particles, sank to the
bottom, leaving the water perfectly clear,
pure. and devoid Of smell. This water
was found very useful for washing cloth
ing again, when poured off the sediments.


A similar result was attained in quick
manner. by filling boiler with soapsuds,
placing it on fire. and throwing bit Of
alum into it. When the suds boiled the
skum went over and left the water clear,
soft. and as useful for washing clothes as
it had originally been.
Year: 1867

BUTTERMILK VS.. CLAREr.-Thc New
York Gazette, which is bcstowing some
attention to the buttermilk question in that
city, is responsible for the following:


A curious experiment has been tried with
buttermlk by testing its modest qualities
against the "regal purple stream" of cl,r-
ct. One who is in the secret will bet with
one who isn't, that the latter. if blindfold-
ed. cannot distinguish claret from butter
milk by tho taste. Several glasses are
filed with clarct, and an equal number
with butrermilk and they are handed al
ternately to the blindfolded person, who
tastes them. For few turns be will name
the respective liquids correctly, bnt after a
while his sense Of taste becomes confused.
and he insists that buttlermilk is claret, and
uice rersa. We have not ourselves seen
this experiment tried, but We have been
assured by persons on whom We can rely
that they have frequently witnessed it, and
that result is always the same.
Year: 1867

EXTENSION OF THE CRY LIMITs-A JCs-
TICE OF HENRICo COUNTY EXCLUDED FROM
THE BESCH.-The following order, issued
yesterday by the justices of Henrico
County Court, explainsitself:


civilian Hendrick, who was one Of
the justices Of this court, duly elected
and commissioned, and acting as such at
the time of the act passed on the 18th day
of February, 1867, by the General AS
sembly of Virginia, entitled 'an act to
extend and define the boundaries Of the
city of Richmond went into force accord
ing to the terms thereof, and who belongs
to the class Of the justices whose term of
session commenced on this day, this day
appeared in court and offered to take his
seat on the bench as one of the court ;
and it appearing to the court and being
admitted by said Hendrick that he resides
within that portion of the county which,
by the said act, was and is now included
within the boundaries of the city of Rich
mond as extended and defined by said act,
and does not, therefore, reside within the
limits of this county as the same now are
after the passage Of the said act, the court
is of the opinion that the said Hendrick
cannot properly sit as a member of this
court, inasmuch as the Constitution and
laws of this State require all justices to
reside within the limits Of their respective
counties and districts and doth therefore
decline to permit him to take his seat as
member of this court; and, at the instance
of said Hendrick, it is further stated that
he now resides at the same place at which
he did at the time Of his election"
Year: 1867

It is but due to the Pastime Club Of this
city to state that their opponents have had
much more experience, having been Or
ganiZed for several years.


Last night the visiting club was enter
tanned at the Spotswood Hotel by the
Richmond PaStimes. 4 splendid supper
was spread, and enjoyed by all, the party
leaving with mutual good feelings, and
wishing many return.


The Maryland Club left for Petersburg
early this morning, where they will test
the skill of one of the Cockade City clubs.
Year: 1867

MARYLAND ANn TMGIHIA BASEBALL
GAME-MARYLAND EICToHIoUs.-1c ester
day evening quite large number of per-
sons assembled On the old Fair Grounds to
witness the match game Of baseball be-
tween the champion clubs Of Maryland
and Virginia, the first-named State being
represented by the Pastimes Of Baltimore,
and the latter State by the Pastimes OF
this city. After an interesting test OF skill
the game was concluded with score Of
fifty three for the champion club of Mary
land and nine for the champion club of
Virginia. Subjoincd is the score:
Year: 1867

REG1srRAT1oS.-Th Board of Registra-
ton for the Second Magisterial District OF
Henrico county will convene at the court
house at s o'clock tomorrow morning, and
remain in session four days. We hope
that all who are entitled to register Will
avail themselves of this, the last opportu-
nity of registering.
Year: 1867

APPOINTMENT N THE REGULAR Army
Captain George Q. White, formerly OF the
volunteer army, has recently received the
appointment of captain in the regular army,
and has been assigned to duty at General
Schoield's headquarters, in this city.
Year: 1867

personally and endeavored to dissuade
him from doing it at that time asked him
to modify his resolution so as to declare
business closed, and give Bolts, Peirpoint,
and others, an opportunity to address the
Conventions


At this point one of the jurors inter-
fered and demanded that the business of
the jury should be proceeded with and
the matter dropped. After writing a note
to Judge Underwood requesting my dis
charge from the grand jury, I left the
room.


Up to the hour of adjournment of the
court the Judge had not accepted the re-
signation Of Mr.. Hawkhurst.
Year: 1867

High Words In the Grand Jury Room
of the Circuit COurt of the United
States between the President of
the late Republican Conyen-
tiOn and Hon. John Minor
Bolts. Fore IN n n of the


Grand Jury.
Year: 1867

PARIS juno 25-The trial of BerzOuski, for his at
tempt upon the life of the Gar win commence on
the 18th of July Prince Napoleon is to be President
Of the Congress which is to assemble for the purpose
Of fixing uniform standard of gold and silver coin
age i'm Europe.
Year: 1867

BERLIN June 25-Evening.-The Constitution of
the North German Confederation having been
adopted by the PruIsian Diet, received today the
royal signature of King William of Prussia. The
Constitution goes into effect the first day of July,
A n 1861
Year: 1867




A letter received in Washington city
from prominent citizen travelling in
the South, well known in political cir
eles of the Northern States. dated at
Mobile, May 10, gives probably one of
the most correct accounts Of the late
riot in that city that has been prepared.
IL is brief and comprehensive, aud car
ries upon its face the impress Of truth.
The whole story Of the riot, from its
inception to the end. is told in a few
words. The writer says


II write you from this branch Of the
Lords vineyard to give you the plain
truth as to the riot last night at this
city.


while Judge Kelley was speaking
a policeman was having verbal alter
cation with drunken fellow who was
misbehaying, aud seized him for arrest.
The crowd Immediately around was ex-
cited, but not noisy or violent At this
particular time the horses attached to
the ambulance of Colonel Shepherds
18th ii fantry were frightened, aud
started to run through the crowd. OF
course every person tried to get out of
the way, and rushing furiously in every
direction pressed against others and
some person, believing it to be a riot,
fired pistol, whereupol there was
general firing--some towards the speak
ers' stand and some from it. Lights
were blown out. Kelley got under the
table and then got away to the hotel,
no one attempting to molest him. There
was no person on the stand hurt. The
only persons wounded and killed we're
opposed to the Radicals, except one ne
gro, who was found dead some distance
from the scene The whole affair sprang
up in moment. There were no prepa-
rations for it, The party mostly armed
were the negroes. There is not a res
pectable man here who does not greatly
regret the occurrence Many, of course,
do not like Kelley's radicalism, but
there was no disposition to prevent his
speaking or break up his meeting by
any lerding man here was at the
meeting a while, and all there seemed
attentive and quiet. Judge Kelley came
very hastily to the Battle House, aud a
guard Of soldiers we're thrown about the
house to guard him. He was taken to
bis meal by military, and seemed afraid
to leave here for Montgomery in the
regular steamer. having special boat
a.. L r 4


in no more danger than | was, aud could
walk the streets with just as much safe
ty. He did not need military protec.
ton any more than | do, but he called
upon the military for effect Itseemed
more martyr.like to need protection
II would create more sensation North.
1t was a trump-card. The whole affair
will give Kelley more notoriety than all
his other acts combined"
Year: 1867

TIE MASONIC ScHooL-BAsE-BALL.-
The reader has Of course seen the notice
of the match game Of baseball to be
played this afternoon for the benefit of the
Masonic school. There are numbers Of
ladies and gentlemen who have never seen
q game of the kind played, and who will
be glad to aid good object and witness
the play at one and the same time. There
are now upon the rolls of this school some
sixty names. The pupils, male and female,
are taught by excellent teachers. Some
of these children are remarkably bright
and interesting. 1t is noble work, which
the Masonic fraternity have undertaken
and carried on with so much credit to
themselves, and we again call upon the
ladies and gentlemen Of the city to contri-
butte a mite towards it's success by patron
izing the match game of base e-ball to-day. !


The winning club will be presented
with two handsomely Unframed Photographic.
groups gotten up by Davies.
Year: 1867

The REMOVAL OF CAPTAIN BIGGER.-At
the close of the exercises at the Aims
house Mission. Sabbath school on Sunday
last, the superintendent, Mr. J. D. K.
Sleight, offered the following preamble and
resolution, which were adopted by the
unanimous vote of the teachers:


Whereas, Having learned, with deep re-
gret, of the removal of Captain G. P. Big
ger from the Office of Superintendent Of
the City Alms-house, therefore


RESOLVED, That as Sabbath school and
as individuals we tender him our warmest
regards and thanks for his uniform kind
ness toward US, for the deep interest he has
always manifested in behalf Of the child
rem connected with the alms-house, and for
his active zeal for the complete success of
our Sabbath school; and we would united
ly assure him that wherever his lot may be
cast we shall follow him with our best
wishes and the prayer that he may at
length be received into everlasting habi-
tations," even "an house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens"


Mr.. Pierce, the new incumbent, was
present in the school, and expressed to the
superintendent his hearty approval of the
good work, and assured him that every
means in his power would be used to ad-
vance its interests.


This Sabbath school is in very hou-
rishing condition, and seems to be accom-
plishing great good. The superintendent
is an active, Jealous Christian, and by his
efforts in the cause has become we'll known
in the community and endeared himself to
the hearts of many little ones. At the
alms-house the Sabbath school is THE event
of the week, and the inmates long for the
recurrence of Sunday with an earnestness
which shows their appreciation of-its pri-
vileges.
Year: 1867




A new discovery has been made here,
which is likely to make revolution in
mattress making. There is dug out of
the mountains Of the Sierra range better
material for beds than is now available in
the markets of the world. 1t is fully equal
to curled hair, and makes comfortable, use
full, and healthful beds. A factory has been
built on Little Bear river about a mile from
Dutch Flat, which is now employing
large number of men, The material
manufactured is the soap root, which
grows in unlimited quantities in that re-
gion. It is bulbous root, enveloped in
very tough and supple fibre, resembling
somewhat the husk of cocoanut in color
and appearance, but nearly as tough as
whalebone. The roots are dug chiefly
by Cinnamon, bound in bundles of
one. hundred pounds each, and brought
on poles to the factory. The first work is
to put the roots through q picker similar to
a threshing machine, which is run by horse
power. This separates the fibre in a hair
of eight to ten inches long, which is placed
in q large vat or steamer till it becomes
flexible and is freed from all gummy or
glutinous matter. It is then dried on flats
in the sun, put through another finer
picker turned by Chinaman, then taken
and twisted into ropes, as in common
rope walk, then steamed again, which sets
the curl. The ropes are then bound in
bales, and are ready for the market. The
natural color is brown, but it is often CO.
lored black, and an expert would find it
hard to tell it from curled hair. The
Eureka Hair. Company have large fac
tory in the town of Dutch Flat, and are
filling large orders for beds.
Year: 1867

REGISTRATION IN THE CoUNTY-THE
Books AGAIN TO BE OPENED.-The lists of
registered voters in Henrico county have
been published in full, and are now posted
up at the courthouse on Main street. The
following table shows the whole number
Year: 1867

As We said in an editorial last week, we
believe the result Of the pending political
contest in Pennsylvania depends upon the
activity OF tho Democratic leaders in the
rural districts. Upon some two or three
men in township the labor Of organiza.
ton falls, and the work Of their hands is al
ways seen in the result. IF they have been
active and diligent the full vote is polled.-
That is what we want in the pending contest
all we ask of Democrats throughout the
county and State. Let there be full poll
of our vote and we shall achieve glorious
triumph. OF that we are absolutely sure.
There is no possibility Of a defeat if We but
do our whole duty.


TO secure the victory Which lies thus
temptingly within our grasp, We must Or
ganizc at once. Every Democrat and Con
servative voter must be numbered and
brought to the polls in good time on election
day. That is the work which remains to be
done. Let business meetings Of the De-
mocracy be held in each township in the
county at once, and the work beapportioned
out by school districts. Let some one man
be made responsible for each sub division,
with the understanding that he may EN-.
ploy all the aid he can secure, but that he
must be responsible for the fidelity and
diligence of those he appoints under him.
This work can all be easily done. 1t must be
done, and done at once.


In this State there are nearly three thou
sand election districts. The absence of one
voter in each of them would be serious
loss. Let that be remembered let it be
constantly kept in mind, as an incentive to
cxcrtion. ...


The present contest is one of the greatest
importance. White mon alone will vote at
the coming election in Pennsylvania. Should
the Yankee Williams be elected Congress
will at once pass Summers Negro Equality
Bill, and in all future elections tho negro
will jostlc the white man as he approaches
the ballot box, will take his place in the
jury box, will claim and exercise all the
privileges of q political and social equality.


Then let there be a full poll Of the white
vote on the sth of October. Let us sec
whether majority of the people Of Penn
sylvania are really in favor Of negro equality.
The Radical leaders claim that they are
The pending contest will decide the matter.
IF the Democrats in rural districts organize
perfectly We shall have no fear of the result.
Remember the time is short, and that what.
ever is done must be done quickly. Organ
izc then --organisc-o -oRGANIzE !-Lancas-
ter MtelEgenccr.
Year: 1867

Coop CoMpARIsoN.-A contemporary
saws that advertising is to the trade what
ploughing is to tho farmer. There would
be some natural production if the sod o.
the earth was never broken, and it would
hold about the same relation to the produc'
tion Of a well cultivated garden that the
profits Of unadvertiscd trade do to the
advertiser"
Year: 1867

a STUART reSpectfuliy informs the citizens
OF Charlotte and the public generally that he will
give his personal attention 10 Auction Sales and
the settlement OF Accounts, any business of that
kind that may require hrs services He win visit
the country when desired and act as Auctioneer or
attend to any business in the city as an Agent


He can be found at the Corner Drug Store of DR.


McAden, at the residence of Mr. Rabe
Year: 1867

SOME of the Democratic papers
are quoting speech made by Gov
ernOr Morton two years age, in
which he said:


'sIn regard to the question of ad-
mitting the freedmen of the South
ern States to vote, while admit the
equal rights Of all men, and that in
time all men will have the right to
vote without distinction of color or
race, I yet belive in the case of four
millions of slaves just freed from
bondage, there should be a period
of probation and preparation before
they are brought to the exercises of
political power. Cincinnati Com
mercial.


The effort is to show that the
Governor is inconsistent, and the
curious part of it is that the journals
that assail the Governor forgot that
the negroes have had the very s'per-
iod of probation Morton believed
they should have. The colored
people of the South have been in a
high school during thelast two years,
and they have progressed wonder
fully iii their studies.
Year: 1867

A New York Washington dispatch
says that s'Mrs. Salisbury appealed
personally to Senators not to press the
resolution expelling her husband, prom
ising to take him home to Delaware
No man could resist such an appeal =
1t is impossible to think of such an in
cident without emotion. Mr.. .Sauls-
bury is a man of very marked abilities,
one Of the ablest, most eogent and eff
fective speakers in the Senate, of fine
personal appearance, tall, erect, dark
complexion, with piercing black eyes
and jet black hair, courtly and impress
sive in his manner, and Of noble and
generous impulses But for The dis.
case which affiicts and overmasters him;
he wodld be one Of the most influential
public men of the Senate and the coun-
try Yet he is saved from ignominious
expulsion only by the sympathy felt
for his noble and DEVOTED wife. An
other Senator whose term has just ex-z
pired,-a man of clear intellect, finished
culture and fascinating manners, bfl6
cursed by the same affiiction, was toll
Grated in the Senate only from SINH
lar motive. One of the most touching
sight to be seen in Washington during
the session was the presence in the gal
lery of his wife and daughter, waiting
night after night often till long past
midnight, anxious and distressed, to
him to their home. It may
be said to his credit that, whatever he
may have been to the rest Of the world.
he was never anything but respectful,
obedient and tender to them.