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Year: 1867

Wh1ee LABOR W aNseu In lSHueSsee.
Correspondence OF the Cincinnati enquirer.


MURFREBsBoRo', August Is, lS67.-The
object in writing this short piece is to at
tract the attention Of the laboring class to
this part of Tennessee. There is great
dissatisfaction among our farmers here
about colored labor, and they are deter
mined to rid themselves Of the negro, for
they have become almost worthless now ;
consequently there will be a wide field
open to the white class Of laborcrs, and
the farmers generally express great desire
to get white men to work their farms, and
great inducements will be held out to them
to come. There could be plenty Of work
furnished five thousand (both male and
femalc) in Rutherford county alone. They
would not be wanted before the 1st of
January, 1868, for the contracts with the
negroes run until that time. We invite all
classes to come, except those that con-
slider themselves on an equality with the
negro. There can be any kind of con-
tracts made, such as renters, croppcrs on
shares, or wages per year or month.
There will be no difficulty in securing
situations, for know Of no farmer in the
county who will hire negro when he can
get white man. Yours, &C.,


SUBSCRIBER.
Year: 1867

In the House of Commons, on the 5th of
| August, Mr. J. S. Mill called attention to
the Declaration of Paris Of 1866 so far as
it relates to the right Of seizing enemies
goods in neutral vessels. He submitted
that by that declaration we had put away
the natural weapon Of a maritime people
the right of making war on the commerce
of our opponents that We had surrendered
and that unless we, by resuming this natu-
raj and indispe nsablc weapon, placed our
selves on level with continental nations
we should continue to be burdened with
the additions which had been made to our
naval and military establishments, and in
| spite of them should be constantly kept in
state of alarm. The step We had taken,
however, in Joining this declaration was
not irretrevable it was not treaty, and
we were at liberty to withdraw from it.
He maintained that it was for the general
interest of humanity that every country
should fight with its own weapon, and that
it was absurd to suppose that we should be
at war with another nation, and that our
merchants should at the same time be car
rying on q roaring trade with it. If we





should be in time of peace, and ON ample
notice to the other Powers concerned, for
he should feel humi!iated as an English
man if we were to withdraw from it only
on war breaking out.


Mr.. Norwood contended that the princi-
pie of the Declaration of Paris ought to be
carried further, and be extended to all
private property not contraband OF war,
whether in neutral bottoms or not.


Lord Stanley said he could not enter
into the question of what might be done
in moment Of extreme danger when the
existence Of the nation was in no danger.
No one could deny that this engagement
had materially altered our position both
as to ncutrals and belligerents. But there
was some counter considerations which we
were bound to bear in mind, and one was
that by exercising the power OF selzng
enemies goods on neutral ships we neces-
sarily annoyed the neutrals, and ran the
risk of converting them into enemies.
It was not possible to deny that we had
bound ourselves by this compact to all
the maritime Powers except Spain and
the United States, and it was observed
and acted upon in the Italian war ana IN
the war which took place between Prussia
and Denmark. In the war of last year
between the Prussians and the Austrlans
the question did not arise. IN all these
cases we had been neutral, and had been
guided by the principle of the Declaration
being carried out, and it would hardly be
fair for us to accept the benefit of 1t when
we were at peace, and not be bound by 1t
when we were at war. 1t must also be
horne in mind that those who had adhered
to the declaration had abandoned the right
Of privateering, and we had to consider
whether by repudiating the declaration
wa should not be reviving the right OF prl-
watering ,t.by which we might be great
losers. He did not wish to argne 1t,
however, as matter of advantage, but as
Year: 1867

a matter Of good faith. We had given o
pledge to the other Powers who signed it,
and it would not be right for Us to turn
sharply round and say we would not be
bound by it. At any rate, we could not
free ourselves from the obligation without
long notice.


Sir R. Palmer agreed with Mr.. Mill that
when we were at war we ought to be at
war in earnest, and that the notion of a
national war aud mercantile peace was
absurd; and he agreed with Lord Stanley
as to the Importance Of observing engage
ments of this kind.


Mr.. Labouchere hoped the Foreign Sc
cretary would uphold the policy of the
late Government in this matter.


After p few observations from Mr.. D..
Griffith, the subject dropped.
Year: 1867

CLOVER HILL Coal MTNEs.-We learn
from these mines that the restoration of
the works in Bright Hope pit is going
ahead as fast as possible, and in few
week, it is probable the work of raising
coal from it will be recommended. No
more dead bodies have yet been recovered, ,
as the lower workings have not yet been
explored, :, as the upper mine levels have to be
| first put in order. The pitknown as Jawbone,
where a good supply of coal was raised,
has been again filed with water by the
late heavy rains; but they are now pump
ing it out, and will soon be enabled to COM
mence raising coal from this pit. Take it
altogether, the prospect is promising for a
good supply of coal to be raised here this
fall and winter.
Year: 1867

HORTICULTURAL AND PoAoLoG1cAL So
c1ETY.-The executive committee of this
Society will meet g committee OF the
ladies at O'Clock this afternoon in the
lecture-room of Dr.. Hoge's church. All
ladies interested in the culture and i'm
movement of flowers are invited to attend
We learn that number of our ladies have
become members Of this Society, and viii
take an active part in the exhibition which
it intends to hold in this city on the l5tt
of October.
Year: 1867

REGISTRATION IN CHEsTEEFIELD.-Att the
second session of the Board of Registra-
tion for the second magisterial district of
Chesterfield county there were added
seventeen whites and twenty-four colored,
and two stricken from former register as
improperly registered.
Year: 1867

The EXTENSION OF CITY LIMITS-Ns
CoUNCILMEN TO BE APPOINTED Now
General Schofeld decided on yesterday
not to make appointments of councilmen
from the territory embraced within the
recently extended limits of the city, but
will allow the present Council to extend
their Jurisdiction over it.
Year: 1867

AssEssMENTs.-Mr. Dabney NJ. Miller,
City Assessor, will commence to-day the
listing of all the real estate in the terri
tory recently acquired by the city. He
may be found at the county clerks office
for several days, when those interested,
and whose property lies within the area
mentioned, may save themselves much
future trouble by calling on him and
giving the size and bounds Of their lots.
Year: 1867

GoNE.-Just as we were closing TIT
Office last night horse as black as
ravens plume dashed by without rider
| and when last seen
"Was glimmering through the distance
Like in old hare's tail,
With forty hungry honnas
A yelping on her tran
Year: 1867

Such STUFF AS DREAMS ARE MADE OF.
The Irish papers contain a roman
tic story, substantially as follows:


About twelve months ago,a gentle
man who resides in the country of
Galway, dreamed that he had been
instrumental in saving the life of a
lovely and accomplished young lady,
who would have been dashed to pieces
had it not been for his timely aid
The fair one was so deeply engraven
on his mind, that, when he awoke, be-
ing tolerAbly good artist, his first
impulse was to make a sketch of it,
which he improved from day to day,
until it was rendered as perfect as
possible. On bitter cold night, some
months subsequently, while the drea-
mer was comfortably ensconced in an
arm chair before blazing fire, he
was started by the scream of a fe-
male. In moment his overcoat was
hurried on and he shortly arrived ON
the spot whence the cries proceeded.
In deep ditch by the side of a road,
horse was kicking and plunging in
a fearful manner, attached to jaun-
ting Car, which was turned upside
down. Three persons were quickly
rescued from beneath it, and convey
ed to the house, where they soon re-
covered from the effects of the acci.
dent. The gentleman who had saved
their lives appeared all at once struck
with one of the party, young lady,
whom he felt certain he had seen be-
fore. The dream was brought forcibly
to his recollection, and on entering
another apartment, his visitors were
more than astonished to perceive the
portrait of one of themselves suspen
ded from the wall. The mystery was
soon explained, and in two months
from that date the dreamer and the
fair young lady were married in Dub
lin.
Year: 1867

DUBLIC DRAY.-The subscriber
i has had made new and convenient DRAY
and will hereafter be prepared to do hauling for
all persons desiring his services.


His Dray will stand in front of Patch's store
when not engaged and all orders may be left at
that store.


The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited as by prompt attention to orders, and
by punctuality and Tow charges, he Is determ-
iC ed TO merit share OF custom.


FRANK STEPHENS.
Year: 1867

THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CELEBRATED


i Medical Institute wish to thank the public for
the generous manner in which they have sustained
the Resident Physician with their patronage 1t is
now six years since the institute established :
during that time there have been THIRTY
THOUSAND CONSULTATIONS, and in all cases
where the disease was durable.
Year: 1867

As it presents itself On this coast, is of a more
formidable character than that seen in the
Atlantic States or Europe, arising from the
fact of its being compound of Spanish. Chi
nese. and Sandwich Island disease. Those of
you who have visited the two latter countries
no doubt have seen the dreadful effects of it
Oh both the native and foreign population.
1t requires altogether different modes of
Year: 1867

1t is impossible here to mention all the
diseases with which he is familiar: sore
perhaps. will not be out of place. The most
formidable, the most destructive to mankind
is Self Abuse. The brain Being the seat of
the disease. the whole system suffers in con-
sequence. L will here enumerate some of the
symptoms. so that those afflicted may be able
to form an opinion in regard to their COM
paints. and seek advice in time. thereby saw
ing themselves aworld OF suffering: Nervous
Debility. Loss of Memory. Pain in the Limbs
and Back. Palpitation of the Heart, Tremb-
ling of the Limbs Headache and an aversion
to Genial Society. especially that of females.
There are great many more, but these are
sufficient, and should you be suffering from
any of them, call on DIR. TOZER, and he will
cure you in short time. without any inter-
ruptlon in your business-or state your case
by letter, and there will be no occasion for
your calling at the office.


Structure of the UretEira


Is another formidable enemy to health. Send
for one ofmy circulars on that disease. and
inform yourself of its terrible results. The
worst cases cured in a few days.


Vemereas Diseases


In all their various forms. either Primary,
Secondary, or Hereditary, completely eradi-
Gated from the system. Your constitution
being restored to perfect health. there will
be no danger of handing down to your chill
dren that terrible disease known as Scrofula


SyphilitIc Disease,


AS it presents itself On this coast. is ofa more
formidable character than that seen in the
Atlantic States or Europe, arising from the
Year: 1867

E9T 1t is not often that We say anything
through the columns of our paper about de-
linquents but we have upon our list so many
Of them, some Of whom are in arrears 10
US as much as four years. They are clever
mon, many Of them, but they should re-
member, it takes cash TO buy ink and paper,
and employ labor in the publication of our
paper. Therefore, when you read this, re.
member we are in need of funds, and for
ward to us by Express. Our terms are in
advance.
Year: 1867

Egs- The Chicago Times, which recently
came out in favor of negro suffrage, says
that no newspaper article in this country
ever produced such sensation, TO which
boast the st. Louis Times makes tbs follow
ING apt and unique reply:


We know of no Illustration of the egotism
Of the boast-it is unparalleled and should
remain so. But the case Of the servant girl
who left employment in the country to enjoy
Il bit of metropolitan life, furnishes a very
fair counterpart to the Times, parading the
notorety Of its infamy, as something to be
proud of. Jane who went away plain and
vriuous country lass, came back to visit her
old mistress in an agony of crinoline and
vul gar jewelry and decorations. "Bless me
Jane" said her old employer, '"wbere did
you get all those fine clothes?" LA, Misses"
replied Jane, with selfsatistied smile,
"didn't you know Use been ruined" The
Times has been debauched also, but seems
to think it is tribute to its smartness.
Year: 1867

CLEANING LAMP CHlMMEYs. - Somebody
volunteers the useful information, that when
the chimneys Of lamps become foul, or GOV
cred with white crust that neither ran be
washed off nor removed in the usual way,
rub the inside with whiting and strong vine
gar, and then rinse with clean water and
wipe them perfectly dry.
Year: 1867

Gov. Bullock refuses to give Beast Butler
a certificate Of election 10 Congress, because
he was not qualified resident ofthe District
If the Govern or don't look out the Beast
will steal it from him yet.
Year: 1867

ES- The sweetest word in our language is
Love. The greatest word in our language is
God The word expressing the shortest time
is Now. The three make the greatest and
the sweetest duty man can perform.
Year: 1867

WHERE SOME OF THE MILITARY MONEY
WESr.-For a long time some of the
citizens Of Yankee Jim's have taken a great
pride in their military company, which is
mostly composed Of very eslimable men,
but, as we are informed by friend, the
citizens and most of the members were re-
Gently very much surprised and mortified at
the action OF the First Lieutenant Parsons.
Sometime since 1925, the company's portion
Of the State Military Fund. was sent By Ex-
press to Forest Hill for the company. Par
sons drew it, and in few hours "went
through with it," in fact gambled it of.
Tho question now is, will the Company
ever get the moaey.
Year: 1867

se1~ The importance Of one voe is made
manifest by the recent election in Detroit.
The Radical candidate for Sheriff Of Wayne
county beats the Democratic candidate by
just oSe vote out Of a poll of thirteen thou
sand
Year: 1867

Beside massive gateway built up in days gone by,
Upon.whose top the clouds in eternal shadow lie gi-a
While streams the evening sunshine on the quiet woods
Istand and calmly waittill the hinges turn for me-
The tree tops family rustic beneath the breezes fight
fhear the pi1s one mellow descant e mgre
And scent the flowers that blow when the heat of day
Behold the portals open and er the Threshold now.
There steps weary with pale and furrowed brow
His count of years is full his allotted task is wrought
He passes from his rest from place that needs him not
In sadness then ponder how quickly fleets the hour


VI human strength ana action man courage and his pow
muse while still the wood thrush sings down the gold
y en- day, -


And as look and listen, the sadness wears away.
Again the hinges turn and youth departing throws
A look OF longing backward, and sorrowfnl1y goes;
blooming maid, unbinding the roses nom her halr,
moves mournfuy away from amidst the young and alr
oh glory of your race that so suddenly decayst
Oh crimson flush of morning, that darkens gaze
oh breath Of summer blossoms that the restless air
Scatters moments sweetness then flies, we know not


grieve for lfe's bright PROMISE just shown and then
But still the shines round me- the evening bird sings
And again soothed, and beside the ancient gate
In this soft evening sunlight calmly stand and wait
Once the gates opened an infant group go ont
The sweet smile quenched foreyer,an sed the sprght
oh a ra tree of life that upon the greensward strows
Its fair young buds unopened, with every wind that


blowsi


So come from every region so center side by side,
The strong and faint spirit the meek pride
Steps of eaths great and mighty those pillars


gray,


And prints of little feet mark the dust along the way
And some approach the Threshold whose looks are


,. blank with fear, s-fs-s,t q. fess5.s
And some whose temples brighten with joy in drawing


near --tis- So ~
if they dear faces and caught the gracious eye
OF Him, the siness Teacher, who came for to die
mark the joy the terror yet these within my heart
Can neither wake the dread, the longing depart
And IN the sunshine streaming quiet wood and lea
Year: 1867




The Charleston Mercary takes very
just view of the position of the Southern
States under the Reconstruction Bill. It
reminds its readers that nothing is sub
mitted by it to the discretion of the
South. Terms are not offered for them to
accept orrejeet, as they please. The Con-
stitutional Amendment of 1866 was thus
offered to them and they rejected it; but
this bill marks out certain things which
are to be done, with or without the CON
sent of the South. State Conventions
are to be called--delegates are to be elect
ed by universal suffrage, new Constitu-
ton is TO be formed and submitted to
the popular vote All that any Southern
man has to decide is whether he will vote
or not The MarcaUy says it is simply q
question whether the great body of the
people shall take part in framing the
Constitution or leave the whole business
to colored voters enfranchised by the
bill. This view of the case viii doubtless
CONTROL the action of the great mass Of
the Southern people. Iste3 80
Year: 1867

General BAKER has been in town testify
ing to something, but we have not seen any
Of his promised developments respecting the
pill which the wife Of WIRz conveyed to her
husband with kiss for the purpose Of end
ing his life. 1t will be remembered that
General BAKER stated at the time Uust after
the play Of Arrah-na-P Pogue was brought out
in this country that he detected something
wrong in the parting salute Of Mrs. WIRE
and that he seized WIRE by the throat and
extracted from his mouth pill in which was
cunningly enyeloped deadly poison. BAKEE
promised to give the incredulous people, who
happened to be in very large numbers at the
time, positive proof Of the correctness oil hil
statement SO far the pill was concerned. II
is not too late to produce that pill. Per
haps some Of the congressional committees
would consider it "a handy thing to have in
the house :"
Year: 1867

The speech Of General BANKS, last Satur-
day, upon reconstruction, an abstract Of
which appears outside, has caused as much
commotion and sensation outside the halls Of
Congress as its deliverance elected from the
attentive and crowded audience within those
walls. The speech has certainly the merit
of novelty. 1t presented original ideas upon
a subject which has engrossed Congress for
fifteen months. If reconstruction has be-
come stale and hackneyed affair, General
BANKS manner Of dealing with it certainly
did not have those defects. 1t was startlingly
fresh under his manipulation, and unique
beyond the dreams Of eccentricity as he
shaped it.


The main idea Of the speech was, that the
consolidation of the South upon the subject
of slavery, in every proposed scheme Of re-
construction, would be retained; that un-
der any plan, heretofore proposed, whether
Presidential or legislative, for re-establish-
ment, the South would be restored in the
same compact and undivided combination
that it had when it contended for slavery
within the Union, and fought to have inde-
pendence out Of it. General BANKS policy
is to dissolve this unity and atomize the
South. He proceeds to reorganlze the indi.
yidual, rather than the united Southern
States and to utterly disarm it from the
capacity of a confederacy. He would put
the States lately insurgent one by one under
commission, and radically rebuild the whole
framework of civil society at the South, by
eliminating from the body polite their con.
trolling and ruling elements, calling into be-
ing the common orders of society. The
proposition has nothing whatever to say con-
cerning the legal attitude Of the States, as
States under the Constitution, but deals sole
ly with the local governments as the war and
subsequent events find them. In nutshell,
the plan is, to divide the theatre Of rebellion
and prevent its political unity and to eradi-
cate or exterminate from public influence
what has before been known as the South.
The problem Of annihilating the civilization
Of q vast section Of the country and con-
juring into life, through the agency Of three
commissioners, new system Of society, is
too vast and involves too many profound
puSStioho VI huLhuhi1y ohu St"1ooihunsllp lOI
us to give it our approval, without the most
serious reflection. We will say, however,
that if General BANKs' plan is questionable,
the character and manner of his speech was
unexceptionable. 1t was high-toned, and ad-
mirable as a composition, and wholly devoid
of vapid defamation, unmanly trifes, and
indecorous personalities. The most crafty
ing feature of the Generals speech, to us, is
the fearful and fatal havoc he made of the
programme to give over to West Point the
custody of ten States. If he does not sue.
ceed in convincing the country of the pro-
priety of his own scheme, he will have sue
ceeded in burying deeper than plummet
ever sounded" the rank and offensive attempt
to initiate military despotism in this republic.
Year: 1867

The signs of the times indicate improve.
ment. We are not the most strenuous
among men to accomplish exactly the spe'
cialties we seem to prefer and appear to strive
for, if we see, even in the distance, q way tC
achieve the great object Of our life-the &C
complshment of exact justice, by fair play
to oil men. We think we see daylight.