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Year: 1867

I IST OF LETTERS REMAINING
lin THE PoST.oFFICB AT RICHMOND,
STATE OF VIRGINIA, FEBRUARY %, 1857.


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with the word /" transient"


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call for ddcertfssd letters" giving the date OF
this list and pay one cent for advertising.


NB.-A request for the return Of a letter to the
writer II unclaimed within thirty days or less,
written or printed, with the writer's name, post
ce and State across the left hand end OF the
velope, on the face side. will be compiled with.
Year: 1867

LARGE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDs.-About
two hundred thousand dollars will be paid
to-day to the officers and men of the co.
lored regiment which recently arrived
here, and who were mustered out Of SER
vice on yesterday. The money has already
been received by the paymaster Of this
military department, and the disbursement
will commence this morning.
Year: 1867

NEW PAPER HANGING ESTABLISHMENT
The subscriber has just received direct from New
York large and well selected stock Of


PAPER HANGINGS AND WINDOW SHADES
and Fixtures, to which he would respectfully ask
the attention Of his friends and the public gener-
ally. Having made this change in his business he
hopes by prompt and faithful attention to every
branch in his line to merit share of the patronage
80 literally extended to him heretofore


J. A. WATERS,
my 21-6tN 50 High street.
Year: 1867

WELL SAID.-We approve the following,
which we clip from late New York Day
BooL ope of the best political papers in the
land:


We regret to see some Of our exchanges ad-
herring to the old folly of speaking of the negro
as "an inferior and degraded race" Inferior
to the white man he truly is, but in no sense
degraded. Is the owl degraded because it is
not like the eagle? Is the OK degraded ami
NAL because he is not equal to the horse2 None
of Gods works are degraded Individuals
may degrade themselves, but the race is as the
Creator made it. The negro is different from,
and inferior to the white race. and ought to be
so treated but in no Just sense is he to be re-
garded as degraded, except when thrown out
of his natural relations, like all other beings
that become demoralized.
Year: 1867

THEN-In 1865-only two years ago--Sen-
ator Sumner presented the following resolution
for adoption in the Senate:


RESOLVED, That government founded on military
power having its origin in military orders, cannot
be a republican form Of government" according
to the requirement Of the Constitutions and that its
recognition will be contrary not only to the Consti-
tuition but also to that essential principle of
Government which, in the language of Jefferson
tablishes "the supremacy of the civil the mill
tary authority


Now.-This same Senator Sumner is now
dissatisfied with the military rule which exists
over the South, because ''it is too lenient,"
and in the late July session of Congress said;


Congress has not been Radical enough. Civil gov
ernments in the whole South ought to be swept away


And the man who thus antagonisticaly
changes his views in short two years is the
model New England Senator the pattern
Statesman!
Year: 1867

In late letter, Beast Butler boasts that
while he governed New Orleans the yellow
fever did not trouble the place. Just as every
other pestilence disappeared before cholera, so
did yellow fever disappear before Butler. No
population could withstand the Beast.
Year: 1867

REASONING BY ANALOGY.-The Nation
thinks there is little fear Of the negro ever
becoming practically predominant in our poll
less come into possession OF any
high political position. 1t says:


The foreign population in this country is
more numerous than the negro population and
has contributed far more to its wealth, and
strength, and fame, and prosperity. Foreigners
are found in the most distinguished places IN
all walks Of lite, but how many foreigners are
there in Congress? What foreigner has yet
been nominated for the Governorshlp OF
State or the Vice Presidency? Two or three
have filled secondrate embassies; but, 50 tar
AS we know. no high official position has yet
been conferred by the popular vote on man OF
foreign birth, and we have yet to meet with a
foreigner who is fool enough to complain OF
this as a grieveance or as an Indication that
foreigners are treated as political Outcasts.
The exclusion is a natural one, AMI because
natural perfectly just. As long as native
Americans do most of the brain work of the
country, have most to do with the supply o
its ideas and the direction Of its industry thu
high political positions will to their lot: L
the dav should ever come when high politica
positions shall be distributed, as treasury clerk
ships and custom house places now are, as


mode of relieving or Encouraging the helpless


or friendess or.deSttute, or incompetent,


serious blow will assuredly be struck at tn


stability of the Government, and we, i0r GU


part, hope that nothing of the kind viii eve


be submitted to by the people either LOT III


sake of the negroes or any other race OF utoc @


because we know that when negroes nave I ccI


trihuted their fair share to the work OF cNll c
zttion aud good government, no preJuut0' r"' Cat
, IN free Christian country, prevent .n ;;


; receiving their fair share 0f the prizes
Year: 1867

pose you go down on that, say thousand feet,
or may be twelve hundred lit don't really mat
teri before you DRIFT; and then you start yOar
drifts, some of them across the ledge and 9TH
erS along the length of it, where the sulphu
rcts-l believe they call them suphurcts,
though why they should considering that, 50
tar as can see, the main dependence of mi
ner does not so lie, as some suppose, but III
which 1t cannot be successfully maintained,
wherein the same should not continue while
part and parcel of the same, and not commit
ted to either in the sense referred to, whereas
under different circumstances the most lnexpe-
rienced among us could not detect it if it were
or might overlook it if it did, or scorn the very
idea Of such thing even though it were pal
paby demonstrated as such. Am not right


| said SOrrOwfully, 9 feel ashamed of my
self, Mr.. Ward. know ought to understand
you perfectly well-but you see that Internal
whisky cocktail has got into my head, and now
L cannot understand even the simplest p:opo
sitiOn. told you how it would be. ="


"Oh don't mind it, don't mind it; the
fault was my own, no dOubt-thOugh L did
think was making it clear enough for"
Don't say word. Clear? Why you sta
ted it as clear as the sun to anybody but an
abject idiot; but its that contounded cocktail
that has played the mischief.


No, now don say that-Il begin all over
again, and"


Don't now. For goodness sake don't do
anything OF the kind because | tell you my
| head is in such condition that don t believe
could understand the most trlhng question
4 man could ask me.


Now don you be afraid I'll put it so
| plain this time that you can t help but get the
hang Of it, We will begin at the very begin
ming" Leaning far across the table, with de
termned impresSiveness wrought upon his
every feature, and fingers prepared to keep tai
| ly of each point as cnuInerated-and leaning
forward with painful interest alsO resolved to
comprehend or perish. ~ GU know the vein,
the ledge, the thing that contains the metal
Whereby it constitutes the medium between all
| other forces, whether OF present or remote
agencies, so brought to bear IN favor Ot the Tor
mer against the latter, or the latter against the
former, or all in both, or compromising as tal
as possible the radius whence eliminates the
| several degrees of similarity, aS to which


:" said, Oh blame my wooden head, II
ain any use 1T ain t any use to try can
undcrst nj anything The palmer you get 1t
the more | can get the h ny of it.


| heard IA Suspicious noise around me, ant
turned in time to see Kingston dodging bchnt
"a newspaper and quaklnG with gentle cc>tas!
of laughter. | looked at Ward again, and h,


had thrown off his dread sOlemnlty and wa
laughing also. Then | saw that l had bGcl


sold-that had been made the victim OF


swindle in the way OF string OF plau2lby
wordcd sentences that didn't mean anythln


under the sun.


Artemus Ward was one Of the best fellow


in the world, and one of the most companion


able 1t has been said that he was not hueH
t in conversations but with the above expcrienC
n in my mind. differ.
Year: 1867

have read in antique story,


have heard in OIden sOag,
OfmarIyrs pure and holy,


OF warriors stout and strong,
Who marched To conflict gally,
Aad, when shaking in the fight,
Sang their death song bra"ely
In their singing robes OF light
And the antique story told me
That no doubt or coward fear
Touched their hearts With trembling
When the shadOwed end drew near;
But IN ey lived and died as heroes
And they live 10 later times
In the legends Of the ages


And the poets ringing rhymes.
Oh craven soul within me.


Oh F! faintIng heart of doubt.
Think of the faithful great ones,
And cast thy terror out;
One touch of the antique spirit,


One strain of The mighty song.
That ever, ever is sounding


Through the mists of ages long.
One note Of the grand old music.


To give my spirit youth
To youth that ne'er grows older
OF courage and faith and truth;
Such flash of the antique glory


Might fiji me TO bear part
In the fight the true are called TO,


Oh craven, craven. heart!
Year: 1867

A FRENCH LADY.-Ihere seems to be an
idea prevalent among the Americans writes
correspondent that French lady is a sort of
butterfly, fiutteling about the house or away
from the house, but always appearing IN the
character OF an ornament This Is Tar from
being the real state Of the case. So f;w fami
lies in France may be called wealthy tn 1t most
of the bright things We sometimes see In pub
lie are compelled very practically to look after
their own affairs ut home. The e are, OF course,
exceptions among the upper b0Ug"0tSe and IN
| the FaubOurg st. German sufficient TO form a
| class but what we would call mere fashion
abcs are quite rare in Paris, the city OF Gle
gance and intrigue Half the ladies who
attend the imperial balls have been in the
kitchen that very day, scolding their 6oades
and lifting up the lids of their cdSSpr"ieS. a
really eleglnt dame spends the morning at her
toilet and is ready to be admired ut four
O'Clock in the afternoon. Admrers are not
long in coming. In many houses from four to
five gentlemen call in, and are received IN the
SaLoH by the lady alone. No visitor OF her
sex is expected and her husband is away
making calls on his own account IT he were
TO remain and he present at bis wife recep-
ton, he would be considered simply rldlcu


loas; and this is thing that he most eSPecl


aly avoids Many Frenchmen would rather


be what they often are than run the risk oi
being supposed to be guarding against such al
, accident These afternoon meetings, however


are very pleasant and when the lady OF the


house is clever and lively are perhaps Superlo
r in enjoyment to the sources. woman


never seen to so much advantage as when N
rivals are present She is then conscious o
7 exercising undivided sway none OF her power
, are wasted in spiteful watching for defects, Il


others, and there Is no righteousness III lie
amlabIlltY.
Year: 1867

LOVE ON THE BRAIN This disease is con
fined to no particular age or statijn. We had
an attack of it when about fifteen. We bad
it so severely that our mother wanted to give
us paregoric. We recovered IN course OF time.
Once it broke out fully in the shape OF certain
question to a certain lady. She answered III
monosyablc Of two letters. 1t brought Us to
our senses 1t swept the mist from our eyes
like fog before hurricane. We looked Tor
the cloud and saw large white bird sailing on
a pond Thought we were much the same
kind of bird, with our wings clipped. Atew
days after we told our chum we didn see
anything in that Haunting Dorothy Dlddle to
admire. And we didn't.


The disease develops itself most singularly
in those who are advanced in years Any one
who has seen an old man in love has seen ma
ture harlequin. The old dame gets up moth
ing more ludicrouS or more Inconsistent =
Every one feels like laughing at the poor old
fellows infrmity.


We once saw an old man who was suffering
from an attack oft. Hewas well enough advanc-
ed in life to have dozen grandchildren. We
know him we'll He was the playmate of our
| iustrious grandsire, who WASH quartermas-
ter in the Revolutionary war. II he had been
we would have been better off than we are
now. We had noticed for some time Singu-
larity in his conduct. We saw him several
times with roses stuck in his button hole
We caught him once reading Burns 3" High
land Mary" We were with him once looking
at his stock, and we asked which was his IA
vorite heifer lie said, Widow Wilkins. ="
The cat was out We knew what was the mat
ter; but when, several months after, We saw
him washing the dishes while the wido" that
was-nursed the baby, we thought he was cured
permanently There is no preventive for this
disease Like the hopping cough and the
mumps, it comes to all mankind. But 1t sell
dom kills We have heard Of persons dying
of it. but as we have never seen II case of the
kind, We are not willing to record it as fact


All the cases that ever came under our obser-
walton, including our own prOmlscuouS cases


recovered in one way or another. Most OF tht


cures have been the result OF wife and Il few
children. Most any preacher will help per
son to the former, while the latter come-li


time The more of them the Sounder the cure
Year: 1867

IHE organization Of Grant Clubs" is going
on throughout the country with great rapiditv
The Pennsylyanians have been particularIv
active IN getting them up since the late elec
uons' and the most Radical Republicans there
seem to be the most active in pushing on the
movement If all this were the whim or
passion of the day, We might look for its sud-
den collapse, like the scores of other move
ments in behalf of candidates which are always
started before the time of Presidential nomi-
nation But the popular feeling in favor of
1rant for the Presidency has existed ever since
the suppression of the rebellion, and has con-
stantly found expression through journals
meetings and associations
Year: 1867

IrALf'-Ihe latest news from Italy is to the
elect that Gariballi and his two sons are com
ing to the United States. His sons were not
CAPTURED at the recent battle, and the effort to
bring him to trial is not likely to succeed
Year: 1867

How TO DO GooD.-Dr. Johnson
wisely said, "He who waits to do
a great deal of good at once, will
never do anything" Life is made
up Of little things. 1t is but once in
an age that occasion is offered for do
ing a great deal. The greatness
consists in being great in little things.
How are railroads built? By one
shovel of dirt after anotber-one
shovel at time. Thus, drops make
the ocean. Hence, we should be will
ling to do little good at time, ard
never swat to do great deal of
good at once" If we would do much
good in the world We must be willing
to do good in little things-little acts
one after another; speaking good
word here, giving a tract there, and
setting a good example all the time;
we must do the first thing we can,
and then the next, and so keep on
doing good. This is the way to ac-
complish anything. Thus shall we
do all the good in our power.
Year: 1867

GRANT i1AND THE PRESIDENCY
The movement made throughout the
country to nominate Grant for the
Presidency has developed itself in
Washington, in the presence of a
strong pressure made upon him for a
letter clearly defining his views on
the pending important national ques-
tions. Such of his friends as are urs
ging the writing and publication of a
letter, are confident that one will be
Forthcoming before the November
election. World.
Year: 1867

Have the courage to "cut" the
most agreeable acquaintance you
have when you are convinced he
lacks principle. A friend should
bear with a friends infrmities, but
not with his vices.
Year: 1867

QUIxS was once asked what he thought Of
the cathedral at Litchfeld, from which place
he had just returned. Why, faith re
piled he, as to the cathedral 1t is venerable
enough; but | once went into the choir while
they were chanting, and | thought there
ought to have been an amendrnen Mt in the SER
vice. Instead Of Have mercy upon these
miserable sinners they ought TO have sung,
Have mercy upon US miserable singers.
Year: 1867

BEEr Cattle Erc-Beef cattle in this county, a. pre-
sent are scarce and the hands of few holders who
demand their full value, sis@9 cents Inside of six
months it is thought cattle foot cannot be bought
for less than II and l cents We hear Of several par
ties in this county who have gone to Oregon TO make
purchases of beef cattle which, in that State be had
al from Sol cents The high price Of cattle keeps up
the price OF sheep and hogs of which the markets
full The former sell 81 per head. the latter cents,
Pitch is dull al three cents in the woods
Year: 1867

REGIsrER.-The County Judge and Clerk will visit
various portions of the county for the purpose of placing
the Great Register the Of those who may de-
sire to participate in the approaching election 1t is the
last opportunity that will be afforded those who have
found time visit the county site for such purpose
and should be improved. Blank notices have been is
sued and viii be posted to designate the time and
place for proper registration Attend to it, and give
Butte Lar ger representation in State Conventions than
II has heretofore had
Year: 1867

THE FOURTH OF JuLY.-It seems to be settled by
tnued ilaction OF citizens. that 10 have
public observance of the approaching Fourth farther
than that afforded by the Guard. They viii have 4
get excursion parade and Ball in the evening So far
their action will &C. the day will have proper obser
vance. and those who may desire will have opportu-
nifty to trip the light fantastic with the brave lads and
iasses of the Guard general invitation is extended
all who desire participate in the dance and the
Guard will that all have opportunity for the fun
enioNmcni o the occasiol
Year: 1867

PERRY DAVIS PAIN kIILER-We clip the following
from the Providence General Advertiser;


.t this of the year when cholera and cholera
morbus. and other kindred complaints to pre-
vail everybody should be literally supplied with Perry
Davis Vegetable Pain Killer. Persons leaving home
whether it be for days excursion trip to Europe.
should be in condition place their hands
moments warning. Many diseases incident to the
ner months which will prove fatal if Immediately
checked can be promptly cured by doses of
the Pain Killer On more than one occasion have we
been reevedof intense suffering by the timely
the above named preparation


Sold by all druggists. grocers and medicine dealers.
Year: 1867

HOPE ruR The ArFIICIED.-In another part Of this
parc- will found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Institute established by J. c. Young in 1850. In this
age Of deces, and charlasnis i, is boon TO the su
ering 10 poirt on, 10 them where they are sure Of OBJ
tanning the wished for cure and relief Under Of
the skflll doctor the sick and troubled divest
themselves Of their burden Of shame, lay aside their
crcs and secure health and happiness you are sick
or in trouble do hesi.zse-rasd the advertisement and
and follow the sdvics Do not forget the number o.
the manner Of directing your letter CONSULTATION Of
fee es6 Washington street. Sen Francisco
Year: 1867

In tie call of the Democratic Cen
tral Committee for a Convention to
put in nomination certain candidates for
submission to the decision of the people
ONE TERRITORIAL AUDITOR is included
in the list. Will the Gazette or some
gentleman of the Democratic party please
refer us to the statute authorizing the
election of Territorial Auditor in Mon
tsna Territory2


The call is also made for the nom
ination of ONE TERRITORIAL TREAS
URER. Also, for ONE SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. We would
like to know under what statute, act or
bill, authority is found for the election
of these officers. 1t might not be out of
place to inquire if the Democratic party
is acting under the statutes passed at
the second session, the Annulment Bill
10 the contrary Notwithstanding We
would also inquire who abrogated the
section of the Bannack election law re
quiring Territorial officers to have been
citizens of the Territory for one year
preceding their promotion TO that Office
Also, whether the present Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction has been a
citizen of Montana for that length of
timer 1t is very iinpolite to be annoy
ing our Democratic friends with all
these inquiries, but we will make them
up in small doses and come often.
Year: 1867

Charles Summer, in letter to the In
dependent, proposes to bestow the right
of suffrage in the Northern States ire
spective of race or color, by an act of
Congress direct, instead of waiting for
tie tardy operations of a constitutional
amendment, or trusting "to the chances
of local controversy and the timidity of
local politicians" The proposition goes
beyond any previous position taken by
the Republican party but inasmuch as
urged by one of the greatest statesmen
of the age, and urged as strictly con-
stitutional measure, the matter is worthy
of consideration. Mr.. Sumner accepts
the probability of veto and argues that
a two-thirds vote will pass it over such
a veto. Here are the arguments on the
constitutionality of the proposition:


Even without either of the recent constitu-
tioual amendments, i am at loss to under
stand how a denial of the elective franchise
simply on account of color, can be otherwise
than unconstitutional. / cannot see how un-
der National Constitution which does not
contain the word " white" or "black,"
there can be any exclusion on account of col
or. There is no such exclusion in the Consti-
tuition. Out of what text is this oligarchicaI
pretension deriyedl But, putting aside this
question which will be clearer TO the iurists
of the next generation than 60 Us, vouch the
authoritative words of the Constitution, ma
king it our duty to guarantees republican form
of government IN the States. Now as the
greatest victory of the war, to which all other
victories, whether In Congress or on the bloody
field, were only tributary, was the definition
of republican government according to the.
principles of the Declaration of Independence
a government which denies the elective fran
chire on account of color, or, in other words,
sets up any qualifications " of voters In their
nature insurmountable cannot be republican
for the first principle in a republican govern
ment is equality of rights, according to the
principles of the Declaration of Independence
And this definition, / insist, is the crowning
result of that war which beat down the rebel
lion under its feet. It only remains for Con-
gresS 20 enforce it by appropriate legislation.