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Year: 1866

The following from recent address
by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, makes
extremely distasteful reading for some
of his political associates:


II should be sorry to see any more
Government agents spreading through
the land. If the President would
call home every treasury agent that is
disgracing the North and the Govern
ment, and humanity, and alternating
the South, l, for one, should be glad
Here and there are no doubt men who
stand above bribery and suspicion Of
corruption-noble men and true but
all through the Sonth, taking them
comprehensively, they are as locusts
eating up the land. They are preda-
tory nuisances, and degrade the north
from which thea come, and the gov
ernment under which they serve.'
Year: 1866

A Resolution in relation to the Law of Prize.


Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled That hereafter all moneys
arising from the sale of property under the prize
laws of the United States, whether under inter
locutory or final decree, shall be paid by the mar
shal INTO the treasury of the United States for
safe-keeplng Immediately after the day of sale,
instead of the registry of the court less the costs
ana disbursements sworn to by the marshal and
taxed by the court; and every clerk of United
states court now having any such moneys in hand
snail immediately pay the same into the Treasury
OF the United States, less the costs and dishurse
ments to be sworn to and taxed aforesaid, and
upon final decree of condemnation or res itu-
Ion II shall be the duty of the Secretary of the
treasury, and he is hereby authorized to pay over
Ihe same upon the order OF the proper court, and
no more shall be retained by any clerk from mo-
ney received and paid over by him under this re-
solution as commissions otherwise, than
per centIm upon the first one thousand dollars in
each case and one-tourth of one per ccntum on
one excess above that sum, not. however, to
case


approved, July II, 1862.
Year: 1866

1t has pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe signal
victories to the land and naval forces engage iii
suppressing an internal rebellion, and at the
time to avert from country the dangers of
foreign intervention and invasion.


1t is therefore recommended TO the people of
the United States that at their next weekly
sembages in their accustomed places of pr.blic
worship which shall occur after notice of this
proclamation shall have been received, they espe-
Year: 1866

! SuspEcrEp MuRDER-A BLOODY JACKET
Fousp, AND THE VICTIM "STILL LIVES
On Sunday night, some persons passing
down Eighth street, near the Basin, dis
covered a grey jacket, saturated with
blood. living upon the curbstone. They at
once concluded that "murder most foul -
had been committed; the police were
aroused, and straightway the Basin was
dragged for the body of the supposed VIC
tim. The search was continued until yes
terday morning, by which time some hun
dred or two persons had assembled, and
the bloody Jacket was viewed with emo
tlons of horror. The excitement grew
apace. and as the word "murder" flew
from point to point, and mouth to mouth,
there was some strong talk Of lynching
somebody, no matter who, so that the
bloody deed might be avenged. Time
wore on, and the keeper Of small snack
house adjacent, a negro, being awakened
from his morning slumbers, came to his
door and earnestly inquired what was the
cause of the excitement. The reply was ut
tered from at least an hundred mouths,
Murder has been committed here" AT
the same time an active lookcr-on displayed
to him the bloody jacket, and, with sort
of triumphant air, asked him if he knew
who it belonged to. "Certainly," was the
answer; "the man who owns that jacket
is now in my house fast asleep" The
crowd then commenced dispensing, and
some further inquiries developed the fact
that a negro man had been attacked on the
previous night with a severe bleeding at
the nose. which he found it impossible to
check, and taking off his jacket, he folded
and laid it down upon the curbstone, and
then spread himself out, with the jacket for
pillow. His groans attracted the atten-
tion of the keeper of the snack house,
who took him in and put him to bed; and
when We saw him yesterday he seemed in
fair way of recovery. Fortunately the
Coroner was not notified of the circum-
stance, and the excitement spread no fur
ther. The jacket is very bloody, and well
calculated to dclude any one into the be-
lief of foul play, particularly if he had
murder on his brain.
Year: 1866

Stock SALES AT AUCTION.-Gradually
the veterans of better days are appearing
upon the understanding their positions
in the race for business and success. This
promises well for the future of Richmond.
Come on, old gentlemen! Richmond well
comes you again upon the turf.


Messrs. Davenport s. Co. propose to re-
sume their stock sales in short time.
See their advertisement in this mornings
Dispatch. Stock sales will settle much
more clearly than under the present sys-
TEN the value of stocks, and may be help
to give them local value and usefulness
in trade, and as ready security for the use
of money which are not practicable in the
present manner of conducting the dealings
in stocks. Messrs. Davenport \ Go. will
give any advantage which may be due to
public sales its full effect.
Year: 1866

ANOTHER MATCH GAME.-Thc Ashby
Base ball Club will play Il match game with
the Richmond Club this afternoon at the
grounds of the former, near Howard's
grove. In the last match game played be-
tween these two clubs the Ashbys were
the winners, and the contest this afternoon
is the best two in three. Ii the result is
the same, no further game will be ncces-
sary. These clubs are both in full prac-
ticc, and those who attend may expect to
see some fine playing. The game will at
tract much attention, and we expect to
see a large crowd of spectators.
Year: 1866

ANEW DREDGING -MAcHINE.-The James
River and kanawha Canal Company have
Just completed new steam dredging ma
chine, which was tried yesterday and found
to work most admirably. 1t is designed to
Use this dredge in cleaning out the mouth
of the dock as we'll as to remove obstruc-
tions wherever they may be found up the
canal. The company had previously had
machine built in Norfolk, which has not
been found to work very well, and hence
the necessity of fhaving another constructed
of strength and capacity sufficient to do
the heaviest work. This has been accom-
plished at price some thousands of dol
lars less than that paid for the other, and
the workmanship is of such a superior
character that there is no probability that
the company will be subjected to any cx-
pense for repairs for years to come. Mr..
James Meades ssupcrintendcd the building of
the machine, the plan for which was drafted
by Mr.. Francis Mahoney. The mechanics
of Richmond are still able to hold their
own, and their work will compare favor
ably with any turned out in any part of the
country.
Year: 1866

Great saving In the cost or reduction

 machinery.

 The attention of the mining corporations, mill men, and mine owners is respectfully urged to examine and carefully investigate the great adyan- tages to be derived from Mir Gardlners Invention, patented under the title Of the
Year: 1866

The third volume of the MINER is begun with an enlargement Of the paper and corresponding improvements It Is the determination to make 1t in every respect more complete and attractive than the preceding volumes. lt will lead rather than follow in the sure and gratifying progress which the Territory is making. While it will treat of all matters of public importance, ils col umns will be more particularly devoted to the in- terests of the miners of Arizona, the intrepid and deserving men who as pioneers and prosPectors through dangers and difficulties to which ordina- " men would have succumbed have wrested this rich country from the hands of the savage, and will not abandon it. As their organ, and a record of the progress in the opening and development of the unriyalled mineral agricultural and pasto- raj regions of the Territory, and of all that per ;.i,,s t, .;s s5o-:A ard prosperity, the MINER will merit large local and general circulation As the only paper in the Territory, its value as news medium and advertising sheet must De ap- parent, not only to our own citizens but also to business men throughout the Union.
Year: 1866

Work can be ordered from any part Of the Te. ritory, and will be promptly executed aud care. fully sent by mail, or as directed

 Heuceforth the business of the office win be conducted strictly upon the
Year: 1866

The following are the views Of the Gin
cinnsti Commercial leading Radical organ,
on the subject of our foreign policy.


The theory which seems 10 be accepted
bv the authorities at Washington, that a
disturbance with some foreign power will
modify domestic difficulties, is a dangerous
mistake. One Of the reasons early assigned
by the President for precipitate restoration
OF the rebel States 10 their full political
relations in the Onion was, that such resto-
ration would enable us to adopt a vigorous
foreign policy. 1t was an unsound reason.
We want not only peace at home but abroad.
We do not require any foreign policy other
than arises from a strict attention TO our own
business. No foreign nation is likely TO
trouble US Ii can not be alleged that any
one is trying to force n war upon Us; and If
we pick quarrel with any foreign power,
the consequences will be evil if not dis
astrous.


As 20 our relations with England, it seems
probable that a prudent and firm course on
our part will lead to the settlement Of the
Aiabama claims, because England cannot
well afford 10 permit precedent TO stand
that in ease Of any war which she might en-
gage in would be fatal 70 her commerce. by
the payment of the Alabama claims, she
can put aside the Alobomd precedent, and
il is to her interest TO do so. Her own
leading journals are so sensible Of this that
they have revived the agitation of the matter.
lt becomes our government 10 put in word
for cemency toward the Fenians who have
been sentenced to death, and it would be
unfortunate il that sentence were carried
into execution. But we fear Mr. SEWARD $
letter will not secure the ostensible object OF
that document lt seems better calcula-
ted TO irritate than conciliate-to provoke
controversy than 10 serve the ends OF hu-
manity.


The Mexican Intervention has an espea-
ciallv ugly look. Ii is the extent of folly
for ms 10 meddle in the affairs of that I'M
happy country, as the French retire from
their costly and unlucky experiment We
are not likely 10 benefit JUAREZ by active
intervention in his behalf II troops are
sent into Mexico to help hiEl, there will be Q
powerful party against them, and we VIII
speedilv be in position as difficult as that
from which the French are extricating them
selves. The whole Of Mexico would not
compensateus for the expense turmoil %
such a situation for one year. The country
Is worthless 10 ms, and we haveno Legitimate
business in It, The best We ear do IS t'
keen our hands ont of the fire. The MeNi
can factions should be allowed perfect free
dom 10 cure each others distempers 10y
blood-lctting. That is according to thei


character. We have enough TO do at hom'
10 see that we are not Mexioanlzed.
Year: 1866

The Paris correspondent Of the London
,Stor savs the greatest sympathy is felt for
the Empress CARIorrA. IL would appear
tbat-ber mental state gave cause for alarm,
for even before her arrival in France, dur
no her voyage from Vera Cruz TO st. Ma
zaine, she appeared TO be plunged into the
deepest melancholy, and constantly spoke OF
the immense responsibility she had assumed
On arriving in Paris. although indirectly
prepared for the Emperor's refusal to alter
the period he had fixed upon for the evacu-
alton Of Mexican territory by the French
troops. she persisted in her desire TO have a
personal interview with NAPOLEON. The
result is not known. Although the Empe-
ror received the wife of MAXIMLIkN with
all courtesy and kindness, he remained alb
solutely firm. The Empress, unfortunately,
lost her head completely. She 50 far forgot
her self possession as to give way to the
most violent paroxyism Of excitement, and
made use OF language which not only start
led but puzzled the Emperor. This painful
excitement is now easily TO be accounted
for.


The first subject which appears to have
distracted the mind Of the Empress was the
clause in her fathers will by which he
merely gave life use in the twenty-five
millions he 5equeathed to her although he
gave her power to dispose Of the principal
by will The Empress applied to her
brother, LEOPOLD II, and to the Court OF
Flanders, to annul this clause and allow her
to devote the twenty-five millions to the con-
solidation of the Mexican Empire. Her
brother, however, turned a deaf ear to her
solicitations, reminding her Of the prodlgal
generosity with which her husband had
spent his own private fortune, as well as
portion Of hers, and positively refused her
request The Empress cannot forgive tins
act, and as she is aware that the King and
his brother have been privately supported
in their decision by the Austrian Imperial
family, she will not consent TO visit her
family at Brussels or Vienna. Thence arose
her despair. The Pope having declined to
sanction the concordat proposed by MAXI
MILAN, her appeal rejected by NAPOLEON
III, by her own brothers, and by the Pope,
it is not surprising that her mind has given
way, in presence of so much bitter mortiii-
pgri0u
Year: 1866

ENTIRELY ON COMMlSoION.


Planters may rely upon our best efforts to obtain
the HIGHEST MARKET RATES for
their Produce And should our friends favor US
with orders for Groceries, they may rest assured
of having goods purchased at the LOWEST
MARKET PRICE.


Having one of the largest warehouses in the
city, our facilities for the STORAGE OF
COTTON AND TOBACCO is unsurpassed by
any house in the South. We have and will keep
on hand large supply of BAGGING AND
ROPE, and several kinds of IRON TIES
which we offer on most reasonable terms.


We viii make the matter,Of Receiving
and Forwarding Goods "a Specially
i'm our business, and all Goods consigned to
us for Re shipment will be sent. upon arrival
at the Wharf or Depot. promptly forward at the
least expense to the owner.


Liberal Advances made on Con-
signments. [oct2-3m
Year: 1866

monument in honor Of Columbus
has been erected in Salamanca, Spain. II
IS placed on lofty elevation near the
grounds OF the University, in the place
where the doctors Of the Institution list
ened to his theories concerning the new
route to the Indies The monument is n
large pedestal, resting On a broad base
and arch, and above "A beautiful eagle and
globe. The height Of tha whole is one
hundred and six meters. II IS construct
ed entirely of marble, and is of dark and
regular color.
Year: 1866

WHAT PENNSYLVANIA Musr Do.-The Phil
adephia Age, in its issue Of August 4,b, in
speaking Of the National Union Convention
which was 10 meet a. that place, said:


"Men may and did differ widely as TO the
est means of preserving the nation; but il
they are willing to accept the realities which
surround them; and work in harmony with
the great Union party of the country a,
this crisis, they have right to fellowship
and should be represented in the coming
convention. 1t is TO be Union convention,
and all Union men are entitled to recogni
,iou on the broad and catholic basis Of Ia
tionality.


Pennsylvania. the old keystone of the
Federal Arch, is called upon by all the mem
ories Of the past, and all the hopes OF the
future, to do her full duty at this epoch in
the history OF the nation. Upon her sol
was held the Convention which adopted the
Declaration Of Independence, the Convention
which formed the Constitution of the Unit ed
States, and now upon her soil is to be con
vened meeting of the people Of the States
to restore the disjointed Confederation to it.
old condition. Pennsylvanians did theil
duty in noble, patriotic manner in the frs
Convention. They must act in like way
in the one that is to convene"
And they did.
Year: 1866

THEIR TEsr.-The Republicans of Nevada
are afraid to 60 Stewards ngger equality
and suffrage doctrine. Stewart tells his con.
sttuents that he is as good as a nigger, but
they seem not to believe him, if we Judge
from the test at the primaries Here is all
they require Of a voter, says the Examiner:


Do you approve Of the action of Congress
on the question Of reconstruction and will
you favor the adoption Of the proposed
amepdment to the Constitution.
Year: 1866

NICE WAY TO COOK EGos.-Pace a shal
low dish on The stove, and GIL with milk to
tha depth of an inch or more: add salt
when nearly boiling, drop 10 carefully as
many eggs as will set with out crowding;
cook gradually till the white, arc sst, and
butter and serve.
Year: 1866




The VETO Power IN JApAN.-Dr. Mac
gowan delivered lecture in San Francisco
on Saturday evening last. Among other
thing lie remarked:


The Emperor is Of too sacred an origin to
busy himself With the cares OF state, which
are left with the Generalissimo or Tycoon,
who with legislative body oils mobiles, sim
liar to our Congress. governs the country.
The Tycoon has the right of veto and if bis
veto is sustained by Congress the framsr of
the bill is compelled to commit suicide, but
if the bill is passed over the veto, then it be-
comes the duty Of the Tycoon to perish by
his own hands. The Day Of Suicide is one
of great pomp and parade. The Tycoon or
Congressman, as the case may be, issue: cards
of ofnvitation and receives his friends in grand
style, and after treating them to a sumptuous
feast makes aspeech, bidding them adeu, and
then prepares for death. The old mode used
to be by making an incison in the stomach
and disembowellng himself. Of late years,
however, the elder son or some near relative
gets behind the condemned and with a sud
den jerk disocates his neck. This mode OF
death is Reserved only for the elegant and
refined, and the lower classes are not allowed
10 indulge in such high.oned Injuries.
Year: 1866

1t is reported that there is certain town in
Vermont which has four churches, only one of
which has bell, but inasmuch as the other
denominations refuse to assist to pay for the
ringing of it, the owners of the bell will not al
low it to be rung at all.
Year: 1866

The arrival of the steamer Peruvian in
the harbor of New York, carrying on
board that terrible freight, cholera, is the
third warning which we have had during
the present season, of the approach of the
Asiatic pestilence. 1t is not often that
death takes such pains to herald his COM
ing. And, sudden and swift and terrible
as is the plague whose omens fill the air,
we have this at least for which to be
grateful to it-that it has sent its messen-
gers before it to prepare way for its
coming. We owe it the more thanks be-
cause this is of all diseases the one against


which care and cleanliness can most easi-
" provide. Forewarned; forearmed. By
giving US fair notice of its approach it
has enabled US to take arms against it.


And We believe that the country has made
provision against it to q greater extent
than ever before When the cholera
comes it will find Us ready, and the
scourge will be light one-much lighter
than in former years. In order that our
readers may understand what the cholera
has done in Cleveland during the periods
of its visitation here, We print to-day in
our local columns a very interesting arti-
Gle in reference to the history ofthe plague
in this city on its three visits here,
1t will be seen that the cholera has never
ragged here SO virulently as in many cities
of the country, owing in part to the ex.
cellent location Of the city, on hill slop
Year: 1866

ing in one direction to the lake and in the


other to the river, and in part to the gen.


eral good habits and cleanliness OF our


population The same causes will, we


trust, procure for us like immunity


should the pestilence visit us during the
present season. And we believe that it
will not be as fatal in its present visit as
in former ones. The people andthe phys
icians have alike become more accustomed
to it, and the municipal authorities have
made very thorough preparation against
it. We trust that, in view of the repeated
warnings which we have had of its prob
able approach, these preparations may be
continued without relaxation, not only
BY the city authorities, but by private cit
zens.
Year: 1866

HAVING removed his Office to the Irving Block
L would return his thanks to his friends and the
public for their liberal patronage. Hoping that his
earnest endeavors to give satisfaction in the past
will guarantee him large share of practice jim the
future, he is prepared TO perform all operations in
his profession in the most skillful manner.


EF DR.. w. has new preparation for beautifying
and cleansing the teeth. MayId Idi3m
Year: 1866

Tin, Copper and sheet Iron War.
pOOFING and guttering done at shortest notice
III on the most approved stye, and on reasonahls
terms.


Always on hand-TIN WARE JAPAN WARE
household Family Goods, at Wholesale and retail
Whch we propose TO sell ut New Orleans and St
Louis prices


Our arrangements with frst-olass Southern and
western houses, are now complete. We can furnish
ment in our trade


We keep constantly full supply of TIMERS
MATERIAL, which We offer to the trade at regular
Wholesale prices.


Our STOVES are of the bcst pattern, and made
expressly for the Southern market; and our whole
stock has been carefully selected and laid in since
the decline prices and are determined to give
our customers the benefit thereof


We are also fully prepared 10 manufacture Smoke
stacks Escape Steam Pipes and all and any work
in our line connected with Steam Mills


Orders from the country respectfully solicited and
promptly attended to. Iel0dIy
Year: 1866


The mists of death hang low upon life's sea-
The unseen shore,
Beyond the darkness rises silently
For eyermore;
The golden city flashes from the strand,
But mortal eye sees not the distant land.
Unnumbers prows are turned towards that shore;
Returning voyager, with struggling oar


Or canvas set, st.~
Hath brought us tidings from the land afar,
Whose silver light is not of sun or STAR
But there are voices in that unseen land


Which we have heard,
Of loved ones standing with, us hand in hand,


With smile and word
That kindled here our hearts with friendships
And breathed on us their music sweet and low
And these footsteps on the golden street.


n That long ago, =
Made sacred rhythm, gliding soft and sweet,
Or sad and slow,
Along the paths we trod by hearth and home,
But strangely ceased and left us lone to roam.
And there are souls that thrilled with love below,


Who looks on Him,
For whom the stars in endless lustre burn


Where seraphim,
Delighted, bask around the throne of light
In ceaseiess wonder at the Infinite.
We knew them here, and with them wept and


Our life was one;
We met and parted, still of each beguiled;


Their work is done,
And they are resting in the morning land,
And we are toiling yet with heart and hand.
We group them oft in visions of the soul
. A joyous band;
As on the peaceful hills of light they stroll,


In that fair land
Or wander on the shore with longing gaze,
To watch the corners from the dark sea haze,
Speed on, my bark, life's storm sea across;


The mists will rise,
And every pain, and tear and earthly loss,


In strange surprise,
Shall vanish, when the unseen shore shall greet
Thine eye, and thou shalt touch the golden street
Year: 1866

Mr.. EDITOR III propose at the next session
OF the Legislature to introduce Bill to estab-
lish and incorporate '9The Augusta County
Fan" and to endeavor to secure its passage.
As it relates to subject of local interest, am
required by the rules to make my purpose duly
and fairly known to the community to be af-
tected With this view, ask its publication in
your paper, and request the other papers of the
town to copy.


Yours truly