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Year: 1866

RALEIGH, Oct 8, 1855.
To the members Of the Contention Of colorsd
people, mog in session.


have received your polite invitation to at
tend the session of your Convention. have
only time to say that my engagements are
such in the Superior Court now in session,
and likely to be in session for the rest of the
week, that I cannot possibly avail myself of
your invitation. Otherwise should be glad
to accept of it. l approve of its object and
hope it may result in effecting something for.
the benefit and improvement of your people.
Every good citizen should desire this, and
assure you it will always give me pleasure to
contribute in anv way that can to such a
purpose.


am Very Respectfully, -
Your Friend &c.


THOMAS BRAGG.
Year: 1866

1 RALEIGH, Oct. 4th, 1866. Z
Mr.. JAMES e. O'HARA:


SIR: have received yours of this date in
viting me to address the Convention of col
ored persons Of which you are Secretary,
now assembled at the African Church in this
City for the purpose of promoting the cause
of education amongst their race. You as,
sumo very truly, that I am friend to your
race.


could not be otherwise SO long as may
be regarded as fellow creature of the race
of man; and 1 am warm friend to educa-
eaton everywhere. 3as sSs


Owing to my pressing engagements in.
highly important cases on trial or about to
be tried in the Superior Court of Wake
County, now in session, it will be not only
inconvenient, but really impossible for me to
be present at your Convention.


Allow me, however, to express my plea
sure, that your race are striving by peaceful
means to elevate themselves in the grade of
humanity. n 1a


The best means of doing this you can as
readily appreciate as any one. They are
universally acknowledged to be, industry,
and education both moral and religious
That idleness is the parent of all vice is an
adge as old as time; and it requires but the
observation of day to verify this truth,
whether among the one race or the other.


Respectfully yours.
Year: 1866

GENTLEMEN have the honor to express
my grateful sense of the compliment paid
me in your invitation of yesterday to be
present at your Convention in this City, as
well as for the fattering manner in which
that invitation was conveyed. assle


In reply thereto, / beg leave to assure you
that it will afford me much pleasure to be
present this afternoon: say about half past
8 o'clock, if may be allowed to attend
simply as listener, and as a silent friend,
much interested in whatever interests you or
your cause. Ifnot, then I must ask the in
diligence to postpone my visit to future oc-
casion. am Gentlemen, )ysJt'fa
- Very Respectfully,


Your Obedient Servant, +
Year: 1866

Judge Sharkey, in his evidence before the
Reconstruction Committee the other day, ex-
plains very tersely and satisfactorily why the
Southern people have elected men who were
identified with the fortunes of the Confederacy
during the war to fill all the Offices Says the
Judge, ssWe really had no material of respecta-
bility to run against them" This is true, and
it is the testimony off Union man. Our most
respectable and intelligent, people, with few ex-
ceptions, went into rebellion And yet the
Radicals would have us pick up all the incom-
petent, inexperienced men and place them in
positions of power and proft.-Rich Times.
Year: 1866

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT At Washington
vile, Orange county, n Y, on Saturday, a
Mrs. Millard went into mill to see her nus
band when her clothing caught in some ma
chinery and she was dragged into the works
and one Of her legs severed from her body


Her hush md, hearing. her cries, rushed to
her assistance, and in attempting to ex,ricats
her, got his arm caught in the machinery,
where it was horribly crushed, leaving it at
tached to his shoulder by small piece OF
flesh only. Using his other hand, Mr.. Mil
lard drew his knife from his pocket, and,
opening the blade with his teeth, cut the re-
naming piece Of flesh that held his injured
arm; and after thus freeing himself, raised
his wife on his arm and Carried her down
stairs, where both fell exhausted. Medical
aid was summoned and they were properly
taken care Of Both are in critical condi-
ton, and 1t is thought Mrs. Millard will die
Year: 1866

The Board of Education has decided to open
the Orange County Grammar School at Randolph,
February 20, as the first State Normal School.
The St. Johnsbury Academy will constitute the
second, and application is file for similar
reconstruction to the Academy at Bristol
Year: 1866

AN EXCELLENT REoIPg FOR TEMPERANCE.
"A clergyman in his travels met with an
emigrant journeyng with his family to the
fertile regions of the Mississippi All his
worldly goods were packed on wagons; and
on one Of the wagons there hung huge jug
with the bottom knocked out. He asked
him why he carried that with him. Why"
said he, "that is my Taylor Jug" "And
what is a Taylor jug" Why" said he,
" | had son with Gen. Taylor'S army in
Mexico, and the old general always told him
to carry his whisky jug with hole in the
bottom since that time have carried my
jug as you see it; and find it is the very
best invention | ever met with"
Year: 1866

DT The Prussian War Office publishes
statements to show that it was not the su-
periority of the needle gun, but Of the
men who carried it. that gave the victory
to the Kingdom in the late war. The
total consumption of cartridges during
the campaign was only seven to each in
fantry soldier. In the hottest engage


ment the highest figure was twenty three
per man Of those present During the
war nine hundred cannon were brought
into play and each gun fred forty rounds.
Year: 1866

The Radicals already boasts that Nor
gan and several other Democrats will be
turned out of the next Congress. Very
likely. It would not surprise US if every
Democratic member was ousted from his
seat. The Radicals have just as much
right to throw them all out, as they had
to expel Stockton, of New Jersey, or to
deprive the Southern members of their
seats CsrcterilZe Democrat.
Year: 1866

The WIFE What can be truer or more
beautiful than this tribute to women? II
is from the pen Of Daniel Webster: "May
it please your honors, there is nothing up


on this earth that can compare with the
faithful attachment of wife; no creature
who for the object of her love is 50 indom-
table, so persevering, so ready to suffer
and to die. Under the most depressing
circumstances woman's weakness becomes
mighty power, her timidity becomes fear
less courage, all her shrinking passes away,
and her spirit acquires the firmness of
marble-adamantine firmness- when cir


circumstances drive her to put forth all
her energies under the inspiration of her
affection" ta..
Year: 1866

Much earnest feeling has been created
among radical members by the announce
ment that the Pres dent had directed GER
tain heads Of departments. ITO make no
further appointments upon the recommend.
atoms of congressman at present" The
fact Of the existence Of this order was COM
municated by the chief Of = department to
some radical Congressman who had made
request for certain appointment. But
one construction is given to this executive
mandate, viz: that support of the Execu-
tive policy is to be hereafter the price Of
patronase.-Rep. Exchange.
Year: 1866

From report of the Chicago post Office,
printed in the Republican. we learn that
forty millions of letters are received and
forwarded from that Office to other points
in the course OF year, and the cores.
pondence of the city amounts to seventeen
millions per annum. This is exclusive oi
all other mail matter.
Year: 1866

NEW YORK, March 20 The activity
in stock continues, and March appears
likely to maintain its established repu-
tation as the month of speculation In
the Railroad list the Bulls still control
the market and their upward progress
is little disputed by the opposite side
This morning all the leading stocks were
active Cliques are buying up largely
but without effect on the price The
miscellaneous list is quiet but Grmer
some of the coal stock being talc better;
State stocks are less active The activi-
ty in gold stock is reviving after re,
action of three or four days aud its eN'
tending over the whole list. Pacific is
in more demand and stronger Gov
ernments are still quiet aud rather weak
probably a slight reaction from the late
large demand


Money is without change from the lat e
extreme ease Discounts are active
prime names are current at 1a7t pei
cent; few exceptional names are held
at 6a6i, but do not find many buyers
Paper classed good is taken at Sag pei
cent; lower grades l0al5 per cent, and
although taken somewhat more freely
are still difficult of negotiation Dry
goods auction paper is current at 8salU
per cent.
Year: 1866

New YORK, March 20-The Evening
Post says: Prices of goods of all de
scription are falling. The decline
was great yesterday, though some
kinds of merchandise were held 10y
owners with considerable trmness. So
much efforts to make sales has rarely
been put forth, and the disposition was
everywhere manifested to close transac
tions and to realize. The concession III
dress goods is large. 1t extends to
prints and all fine fabrics On standards
aud woolens it is lightest, The fall in
one month on the basis of some of the
goods sold at auction yesterday is re
ported to be fully one hundred per cent
The average decline may not exceed
twenty or twenty-five per cent i'll that
line There is general feeling OF inse
carty in business circles, amounting
almost to d panic in some quarters, aud
this adds to the depression but the pub
do not readily buy


There has been change III the real es
tate market, Many persons who Offer
property for sale at auction, find 1t does
not command the prices they expect ed to
obtain and so they Withdrew it, or bid ii
in 1t is admitted that the prices Of the
first of February cannot be maintained
and bargains are offered at lower rates
This is also true to some extent in regard
to rents


The loan market is easy At , pea cent
and the supply of capital IN quest Of tenn
porary investment is increasing Cur
rency is also accumulating here, but in
consequence of the usual liquidation il
the country at the beginning of April
the current will probably turn in few
days


The stock market Is more active. Gov
ernments are firm, there being an in
creasing inquiry for the 1905 for in
vestment Compound interest notes are
also in demand, at full rates.
Year: 1866

PHILADELPHA, March 207-Dr. VIM
Schemoel, an eminent physician of this
city is prepared TO prove that the kin
derpest is caused by parasite growing
in the skin, aud will be checked by
washing the animal with a solution OF
corrosive sublimate
Year: 1866

s@r 1t is stated in recent dispatch from
Washington that there seems to be genera;
belief there that the President, having ceased
to issue special pardons, will shortly issue a
universal amnesty proclamation, including
even JEFF. Davis. We hope the report is true
and that the Government may never hereaf
ter recognize secession as o crime, but as a
God.g given right, inherent in the people-the
right to choose the form of government under
which they are to live, and the right TO rebel
against oppression at all times and under all
circumstances. This is the only doctrine fl
Tor Americans - they can acknowledge no
other without rendering them subject
to the charge of being degenerate sous
OF noble ancestry. Let US hear no more of
amnesty proclamations' after this coming
one of President johnson.
Year: 1866

H0- The contested election case of Web
ster against Byrne, for supervisor in the third
district, was decided yesterday by Judge
Reyes, County Judge, in favor of Byrne, by
two majority. The case will be carried up
to the Supreme Court, where there is no
doubt the decision will be reversed
Year: 1866

MERIT REwARDEp-We saw the other day
at Sewell's Art Gallery very beautiful Di.
ploma, which he had received from the Stock
ton Fair, for the superiority of his pictures.
His Sun Pearls are indeed beautiful, and
ought to take the prize anywhere. Dan. is q
close student and deserves to succeed, and
we rejoice TO learn that he does.
Year: 1866

COLGATE's AROMATIC VEGETABLE SOAP


Superior TOILET Soar, prepared from refined
VEGETABLE Oils in combination with GLYcERINE
and especially designed for the use of LADIES, and
for the NURSERY. Its perfume is exquisite, and
its washing properties unrivalled.


For sale by all druggists feq-eolv
Year: 1866

MIYING IETFLLIGESCE.-We would call the atten-
ton Of our readers to the San Francisco quotations
of Nevada Silver stocks. which came yesterday by
wire. The great advance in their prices is attracting
the attention Of almost every here. In the East
few persons can comprehend how a stock, that the
original subscription price but $40 per share
could gradually advance within twenty-fou months
of its organization to $4OO per share. and in one
weeks time still further advanced to 81 345 per share
and that in coin-this is the history of the 0phr Sill
yer Mining Company, of Nevada. Many others have
heen even more successful then this Company in fact
no siyer mining company fail to return immense
"lVldens to Its stockholders provided the mines
worried. Ihe original cost of these mines is but
small. Every discoyerer Of silver ledge becomes
the owner, provided nc does certain amount oF
work upon it to comply with the laws of the State
Most OF prOspectors poor persons and consequent
ly, after they have discovered silver ledge must call
in tho assistance Of capitalists in order that his mines
may be developed: this accounts for the formation
Of silver companies; and as these mines are de-
veoped, they almost in every instance turn ont
bullion IN such amounts that surpasses the expecta-
ton of the most sanguine stockholders consequently
the stocks rapidly appreciate in value the more the
mines are worked In this connection we would
call the attention of our readers to the Revenue Fx
tension Silver Mining Company. This Company has


Just received information from their Superintendent
that be has cut another very rich ledge far richer ho
'''''NSf
different and distinct silver mines that this Company
have now opened, from which they are now takipr
out large quantities Of immensely rich ore, besides
their tunnel is being pushed forward with the great
est rapdiy, cutting silver lodges almost every
ten to fifteen days. This Company's resources are
almost without bOunds-there is no estimating the
gmount of bullion that be taken from theirmorv
valuable mines The rush for the stock is so great
that the agent. Mr.. f. R. Sprague, No st. Paul
street, informs that the books are likely to be
closed at any moment This stock can be had at the
original price, $40 share provided application is
made at tho Office at once. A rare opportunity is
here offered every one to make profitable invest
ment.


MORE CRY IMPRov Mcssrs SeIdner 4
Kerr have lately reGtted and extended their clothing
and furnishing establishment on the southwest cor
ner of Baltimore and Frederick streets, in a yerv
handsome manner. Their stock occupies now the
entire first floor of Nos Il and 43 West Baltimore
street, and presents quite an elegant front They
have also supplied themselves with an entirely new
and fashionable assortment of clothing and gentle
mems furnishing goods, so that there is no doubt
that they will not only sustain their former patron
age, but also still increase their popularity.
Year: 1866

DoG-SUIcIDE,-An English newspaper tells the fol-
lowing extraordinary story. which, if it is true,
proves that dog may, by culture become in certain
respects as unreasoning and absurd as some men,
who eowardly throw away their lives to get rid of
some petty and transient annoyance "A fine dog
belonging to Mr.. George Hone. of Frindsburg, near
Rochester, has committed deliberate act of suicide
by drowning in the Medway, at Upnor, Chatham
The dog had been suspected of approaching hydro
phobia, and was accordingly Stunned and kept as
much as possible from the house. This treatment
appeared to cause him much annoyance and for
some days he was observed to be moody and morose,
but still without any appearance of becoming rabid.


On Thursday morning he to leave the
house and proceed to an intimate acquaintance of
his masters at Upnor on reaching the residence of
whom he set up piteous cry finding he could not
obtain admittance. After waiting at the house some
little time hewas seen to, go to the river close by


and then deliberately walked down the bank and
after turning round and giving kind of farewell
howl he walked into the stream. where he kept his
head under water until he rolled over dead. This
extraordinary act of suicide was witnessed by several


persons, The manner of his death proved pretty
clearly tha: the animal was not suffering from hy-
drOphobia,
Year: 1866

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-A very attractive
bill is offered for tonight, the brilliant actress Miss
Lotta appearing in three characters-irst as 'Paul
the Pet of the Petticoats" then as Jenny Leather
lungs in the speciality of Jenny Lind" and Lid
dy' in Family Jars being sustained in each piece
by Mr.. Bishop and the entire company. This charm
ing artistic has carried all hearts captive by her dash
ing and spirited personations, than which nothing
can be moro enhancing, and we advise all who wish
to wind up the week with good hearty laugh to
attend the theatre to-night.
Year: 1866

COMPLETE CLOTHING HoUsE.-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to tho
conspicuous advertisement of Messrs Smith Bros.
q Co., No. 40 West Baltimore street. We speak what
we know when We say their present stock of clothing
cannot be excelled. We commend this firm to the
favorable notice of all who may want goods in their
line. They sell at small profits, and deaI on the
square with everybody.
Year: 1866

PORTLAND. Me-, May 31.-The cornerstone of the
new Roman Catholic Cathedral in this city was laid
this afternoon by Right Rev. Bishop Bacon assisted
by the clergy of the diocese with great ceremony in
the presence of great concOurse of spectators
Year: 1866

PHILADELPHIA. June l.-At meeting of the Corn
Exchange Association this morning resolutions were
passed expressing respect to the memory of General
Scott and advising the closing of places of business
between the hours Of u and o'clock.


The flags throughout the city are displayed st half
mast and Independence Hall bell is mufled. and that
and the police station bells are tolling in respect to
the memory of General Scott
Year: 1866

DISTANCE TO THE SUX.-Imagine a railway
from here to the sun. How many miles is the
sun from us? Why FIVE were to send baby in
an express train, going incessantly hundred
miles an hour, without making any stoppages,
the baby would grow to be boy, the boy would
grow be man, the man would grow old and
die without seeing the SUM- for it is distant more
than a hundred years from But what is this
compared to Neptune'S distance? Had Adam and
Eve started by our railway to go from Neptunc
to the sun, at the rate Of fifty miles an hour,
they would not have got there yet for Neptune
is more than six thousand years from the centre
of our system.
Year: 1866

Being derous Of extending the influence Of their public
in this section Publishers of HARPERs MAGAZINE
and WEEzLY will pay particular attention to subscriptions
from the Pacific States and subscribers may rely upon the
prompt arrival Of their Magazines by mail


The Publishers have perfected system of mailing by which
they supply the MAGAZINE and WEEKLY promptly those
vino prefer receive their periodicals directly from the OF
fee of Publication The postage HARPERs MAGAZINE is
81 year which be paid at the Subscribers post
Office.
Year: 1866

ED1roRIAL VALEDICTORY.-The following fare
we'll address Of a Western editor to his readers


is not bad hit at what is called freedom Of the
press. Each individual freeman vii! give you
perfect liberty to contradict and controTert the
notions and opinions of everybody but himself :
&c The undersigned retres from the editorial
chair with complete conviction that all is vanity.
From the hour he started his paper to the present
time he has been solicited to lie upon every given
subject and cant remember, ever having told Il
wholesome truth without diminishing his sub
scription list, or making an enemy. Under these
circumstances Of trial, and having a thorough
contempt for himself, he retres in order to re-
cruit his moral constitution"
Year: 1866

The Dutch Flat Enquirer thinks that from ap-
pearances the heaviest blow sustained by the
great Democratic party" Of this State since
the fall OF Richmond, and the capture of Lees
army was the passage of the Registry Act.
Year: 1866

The history of these Remedies is the wonderful
medical revelation that the world has known. 1t eab
fishes the a-importan fact that WHEREVER and in
SHAPE internal disease exists. the dsnecting searching
and healing properties Of the Pills fully equal its sub
lection and and that, with the Ointment they


The Great Ambassadors of Health to
Year: 1866

The Hartford Times says petition is in cireu-
ation asking the Legislature of Connecticut to
enact law providing that all civil officers in the
State shall take an oath not to use intoxicating
liquors beverage during their term OF Office
Year: 1866

IN THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO IN 1852
AND REMOVED TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 1862 FOR
THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF AFF0RDING AN ASY-
LUM To THOSE AFFLICTED WITH CHRONIC AM
VENERIAL DISEASES, AND FOR THE