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Year: 1866

THE LIotoR QUESTION AGAIy.-S. G. Tyler
was before the Mayor yesterday, charged with
keeping open his house, where ardent spirits
are retailed, after 10 o'clock at night, in viola
tion of an ordinance of the city. Mr.. Marina
duke Johnson, who appeared for the accused,
made an elaborate argument, in which he con-
tended that his client had paid for his license
10 sell ardent spirits, and that he had rs mucn
right TO keep open his place of business to any
hour of the night as dealer in merchandise
or tradesman. In the course OF his remarks,
Mr. Johnson contended that the City Council
had no right 10 pass such IN ordinance as that
under consideration, and that ii was in direct
violation of State law upon the subject
He took the ground that, by the action OF
the Convention at Wheeling, every act
passed by the City Council of Richmond
was mil and void, and that the Mayor
was bound so to regard them. The posi-
ton which he assumed was not, he said,
very agreeable to his feelings, but it was
a fact, from which there was no escape. The
Wheeling Constitution, from which he freely
quoted, declared every Office in that portion
of the State which had taken up arms against
the United States Government was vacant ;
and that at the time when the Confederacy
went M there was not a single officer in the
State and from this he deduced the argu
ment that every act of the City Council OF
Richmond passed during the Confederate
regime was null and void, and had no applica-
ton TO any citizen of Virginia +; nor did their
re-enactment q few days ago apply TO any
party who had procured license from the
Hnstings Court to conduct his business In
these licenses there was no limitation as to
time, and the law in itself was arbi-
trary and the most odious of all laws,
because er post fucto in it's operation In
no other city had the attempt ever been made
to exercise any such power, and he believed
that if his Honor would look at the subject
dispassionately he would agree with MN IN
his position. The City Council was the crea-
ture of the Legislature, and had no power
except that which was derived from that
body, and Mr.. Johnson proceeded to confirm
his argument by quoting from the State laws
upon the subject. In conclusion, he strongly
advocated a return to the old3 hours existing
before the war, by which saloons were required
10 close up at l. O'clock ut night.


At the close of Mr.. Johnson's argument the
Mayor announced that he would postpone the
further investigation of all the liquor cases
until to day.
Year: 1866

To Orr CITY SUBSCRIBERS The rapid increase
Of our city circulation has forced us to reduce
the extent Of the carriers routes and to employ
several new carriers. From complaints made at
the Office, we fear that the new carriers have
failed to find the residences Of some subscribers,
and we must ask their indulgence for few days,
until the routes and locations are more perfectly
learned by the new carriers. We beg our readers
to notify us, either through the post-oirce or by
calling at our counting room, of any neglect Of
the carriers
Year: 1866

FAIR CoMPLIMESTs.- We acknowledge with
bow as low down to the ground as an old
man can approach, the honor OF the compl-
ments from several admirable and estimable
ladies of the Fair of Broad Street Methodist
Church-compliments of two fold nature: +:
first a card in the characters of the sweet pen
manship of fair hands, and second, a salver
of delicacies alike the preparation of the IN
genious fashioners of things good and beaut-
full. Captivating always, how irresistible is
dear woman when she appears the advocate
of Religion and Charity! Behold her retail
ing the fabrics of her own industry, vending
with her sweetest smiles the works and gifts
of piety! 1t should be as grateful to pur-
chase rs il is TO her to sell these offerings of
devotion, which seem TO breathe frankincense
and myrrh Our benisons on the Fair Fair
and the Fair of table No. 3. The bright
glances from that battery but enliven the old
mans heart; on youth they would take more
serious and fatal effect.


The Fair of Rev. DR.. Duncan's Broad Street
Church is in full tide of succeSs-as bright
and cheerful as possible. Open every night
till 10 o clock
Year: 1866

CHARGE OF SwIxDLING-James Watson, n
white man, was before the Mayor yesterday,
charged with swindling Captain Thomas g.
Epps ont of n sum of money for the hire of
cart by representing that he was employed at
the office of the Examiner, and would pay him
on the succeeding Saturday evening at three
o'clock Mr. Alfred Heath testified that Wat
son had been employed at the co some
two weeks ago rs n sub. Captain Thomas
of business with a Mr., Arnold and procured
a cart, which had been left there for repair,
and promised to pay him on the follow
ing Saturday evening at three O'Clock; that
Arnold owed him twenty dollars, and that the
transaction took place on Thursday evening
last The accused stoutly denied that he
intended TO commit any crime, but the Mayor
determined to send him on for examination
before the Hastings Court.
Year: 1866

The New RICHMOND THEATRR-We believe
we may congratulate the people of Richmond
upon having in prospect place of amuse-
ment 10 which they may repair for recreation
with the certainty of enjoying themselves
Messrs. Bricken Grau, the lessees, have set
out with determination TO place before the
public the best Of entertainments at all times
without regard to the trouble or expense to
which they may have TO subject themselves in
procuring the services Of competent per.
formers. We trust that they will adhere 10
this programme, whether They furnish US the
drama or the opera. We are pleased also to
know that two of the efficient officers under
the late management are to be continued in
their places, namely-W. II. Stable, Esq,
as secretary, and Mr.. Eugene lie Roy as
treasurer.


In regard to the celebrities who are advers
tised to make their first appearance before the
Richmond public tonight, we can add nothing
to what was said in this paper yesterday morn
ing. The programme for the evening speaks
for itself. II only remains TO be seen whether
our people will second the praiseworthy efforts
of the lessees, and manifest their appreciation
of good entertainments by furnishing the
needed "good houses"


Last-not least, in our estimation, but the
one feature of all others which we should
like 10 see the public sustain by encouraging
those to whom they are indebted for the
arrangements no improper characters will
be admitted to any part of the house."
Year: 1866

pa- "Madame," said very polite traveller to
tasty old landiady, "If see proper to help
myself to this milk, is there any impropriety in
itY -.t 2
II don't know what you mean; but if you
mean to insinuate that there is anything nasty
in that milk, III give you to understand you've
struck the wrong house! There amt a frst hair
in it, for as soon as Martha Ann told me that
the cat was drowned in the milk, went right
straight and strained it over"


The young mau tainted
Year: 1866

"Is there any person you would particularly
wish me to marry?" said a widow expectant to
her dying spouse, who had been somewhat of
tyrant in his day. "Nlarry the devil if you ike"
was the gruf reply. "Oh no, my dear, you
know it is not lawful to marry two brothers"
Year: 1866




Hon. IL. 1. NMs


My Dean SIR Your friendly letter
Of the oath is before me. i was graft
fed to receive from you so frank and
free a statement Of your political views
at this juncture in our National af-
that in a political point of view | was
a stranger in a strange land, without
guide or compass. The position of
our country, socially and politically
considered, in my judgment, demands
that very patriotic citizen, regardless
of his previous political ties, promote
the success of such an organization as
has for its common object the speedy
restoration of the States in the Union
with their equal and just rights. -
The old confederate State organiza-
ton has passed away, new ones have
taken their place and are governed
by men who are favorable to our COM
mon government. The laws of our
country are being carried into effect
in every part of our land under the
direction of the Executive head
Representation in Congress would
complete the work. l deem it neces-
sary, for the good of the whole land.
that sectional feuds and the strife and
bitterness of war pass away from both
sections of our country as rapidly as
possible. The course Of Congression-
al legislation seems to widen instead
of closing the breach. The policy of
President Johnson, while it exacts an
entire obedience to the laws of the
land, has different tendency. l
therefore deem it wise for patriotic
men from all sections, and if you
please, from all parties, to meet to-
gether at Philadelphia and discuss
the present condition of affairs, be-
lieving that it can only result in our
common good.


hope soon l may meet you per-
sonally, when we can discuss these
matters more in detail.


I am, truly, your friend,


S. b. BLISS.


REMARKs.--We are very glad to
publish so early and ready response
as the foregoing, and must give our
friend Bliss credit for little more
conservatism than we expected to find,
but that is much more than counter
balanced by the good sense that linn
its his approval of the Philadelphia
Convention to a meeting of the "pat-
riotic men from all sections and par
ties" to "discuss the present con-
dition of affairs, believing it can only
result in the common good" If all
the endorsers of the President in the
Republican party are as cool and "con-
servative " as Mr.. b., we do not see a
very large margin for manufacturing
"bread Land d-butternuts."
Year: 1866

CIRCULAR TO THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS OF
WESTERN TExAs,-We invite the attention of our
readers to the above mentioned document, which
will be found published in another column this
morning. 1t is sensible and logical representa-
ton of the advantages possessed by the port of
Lavaca, Texas, and we hope it will not be without
a good result. The gentlemen who publish this
circular are all merchants of the highest standing
and most indomitable enterprise. The mere fact
that such men have chosen Lavaca as the point at
which to pitch their tents, should of itself be a
convincing argument in its favor as a business
point. We hope that the circular will be generally
read and produce the desired result most speedily.
Year: 1866

ANOTHER DIVISION SoNs OF TEMPERANCE.
A Division of the Sons of Temperance will
bo organized in Sidney on tomorrow night
under the direction of the Grand Worthy
Patriarch, Rev. p. Is. Price.
Year: 1866

DISPATCH FOR THE SPRIyGs.-Persons going
TO the Springs or other summer resorts can
have the DAILY DISPATCH sent them at sixty
cents per month. Orders left at our counting
room will receive attention.
Year: 1866

VIEWS OF FRADIcALS.-Some interesting admissions
as to the terms on which the Radicals are willing to
readmit the South given in the messages of Gov
ernors Coney and Andrew, and speech of General
S.henck, of Ohio The latter, in the course of his
speech at Columbus, Ohio on the 2d instant, assert
cd that Congress and the President intended to stand
by oh other in demanding from the South the
adoption Of the constitutional amendment abolish
ing slavery, provision against the payment OF the
rebel war debt and IA constitutional amendment bas'
ing representation on the voting population. 1t is
worthy Of remark that the terms of the radical Gov
ernors Concy and Andrew, uttered at the same time
are almost dcntiaalIy the same, and that both eN-
press their purpose to support the President in his
pian of reconstruction.
Year: 1866

MEuco.-we continue to have reports from Mex
leo. some adverse and some favorable to the lmpe-
alsts but it is impossible at this distance from the
field of action, and from our ignorance of the sources
whence the information is derived, to separate the
trre from the llse
Year: 1866

OUTRAGEoUs.-A negro woman named
Mary Henderson was arrested yesterday
for beating little white boy named Cam
non, on Fourth street, between Cary and
Canal. The little boy was severely beaten,
and his head very badly cut by a stone
thrown at him by the negro. She will
have a hearing before the Mayor this
morning.
Year: 1866

TIE OLD ORIGINAL IR0N-CLAD OPERA
TROUPE announce grand opening at Me-
tropolitan Hall tonight. With a first
class company, and full orchestra and
the selection of chastc and attractive
pieces, they hope to secure large share of
popular favor.
Year: 1866

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MALE
ORPHAN SOCIETY takes place tonight at
Rev. DR.. Moore's Church, corner of Tenth
and Capitol streets, at s o'clock. This is
one of our most important public charities,
and we hope that large audience will be
present to bid God-spced to the Society in
its noble work of supporting and educating
the orphan boys of our city-the number
of whom have been greatly multiplied
by the misfortuncs of war.
Year: 1866

DIRECT TO LIVEBPooL FROM GALVESTON
"A gentleman is about visiting Eu,
rope for the purpose of establishing di.
rect communication between this port
and Liverpool, by a regular line Of
steamships. This enterprise will COM
mend itself to the good sense Of every
merchant and man Of business. There
is no reason in the world why Calves
ton should not be the port of shipment
for nearly all of the Texas cotton, but
the lack of freight of from Liverpool.
Our importations are not sufficient to
freight the ships necessary to carry our
cotton. 1t has been suggested that
they can be made available for the
transportation of emigrants.-GalUsston
BulletB, 29h th
Year: 1866

TExLs WHEAT CRoR-We learn by a
gentleman Just from Dallis county that
they now have the finestprospect for a
large wheat crop ever known. The
ground sown in wheat is more than


ever before, and the yield per acre will
be larger. 1t will be ready TO harvest
from the 10th to the Goth of May, and
there is now no prospect of any casual.
ty that can cause failure. There are
plenty of hands to harvest the crop,
and it is expected there viii be enough


of reapers, as there are a good many on
their way up.-Gakveston Ns'0s, 29h III.
Year: 1866

A LOUISIANA PANTHER Last week
Young son of Mr.. William Gordy, on
lower Bayou Sale, killed q panther
eight feet in length He by mistake
gave him charge of bird shot first and
then q load of buck shot from double
barrel gun The panther was in 3 tree
when the lad paid his respects TO HIM.
ST Mary Banner.
Year: 1866

ACEXowLEDG GMENT.-We regret to be
compcllcd to decline the graceful lnVl-
tation of our old chumS of Clinton Acadc-
my to be present at a meeting OF the
alumni at the approaching commencement.
Nothing could be more gratifying 10 us
than reunion with those whom we re-
member with the most lively emotions OF
kindness, and the recollection of whom Is
undimmed by single untoward clrculn-
stance. Among the committee are the
names of many endcared to us by count
less acts of kindness; and there are others
equally as dear "who have crossed over
the river to rest under the shade of the
trees" To be at this meeting would be
to us a matter both of pride and pleasure,
but our business engagements preclude
the possibility Of a trip To distant Mis-
sissipp at present. Though absent in
person. we shall be with them in spirit, and
trrvently wish them all the happiness that
this life can beStow. To the many fair
ones whom our aching heart remembers III
that sunny land, we send our greetings
and our earnest wishes for their welfare
and happiness.


FIRE DEPARTMENT. Have we Il fire COM
panyi We have an indiStinct recollection
of one having been organized some time
ago, with +. J Mannas foreman, and James
4. Gentry as secretary. Where are these
worthless If they have not time to attend
to their duties, let others be chosen. 1t is
burning shame to the town that we have
no fire department! In case of a contia-
grafton we would be completely at the
mercy of the deyouring element. Let
something be done quickly. Where are
Chief Engineer Whitworth and Fire Ward
ems Bradley and Holt. Gentlemen, we are
after you.


SAD BEREAvEMENT.-Al large circle of
friends and acquaintanceS were greatly
grievcd by the announcement Of the death
of little Sallie, the beautiful and interesting
daughter of our esteemed townsman +. L.
Pilkinton, Esq. She was child of un-
common promise, and greatly beloved by
all who knew her. At the late concert OF
the Methodist Church she was one OF the
greatest attractions, and her sweet voice
greatly enhanced the interest of the occa-
sion. She has now gone to join III songs OF
eternal praise with the angelic chorlSterS
around our SaviOur's throne, and has LETT a
void in many sorrowing heart that will
not be speedily filled. May she rest in
peace!


PHILoLoGIASs.-We arc requested to in
form this honorable body that the pune
tual attendance of every mothers son OF
them is requested at their rendezvous on
Friday night, ut o'clock, as business OF
vital Importance will be considered. All
candidates who have been elected Will also
present themselves. No excuse whatever
will be received, and VIC expect capltai
punishment will be inflicted on all ao-
sentecs. Therefore word to the wise Is
sufficient.
Year: 1866

NEUTRALIzING CHOLERA PoTs0N-lMroR
TANT FACTs.-The reports OF the New
York Board of Health make it pretty GER
tain that there have been between thirty
and forty cases of Asatic cholera in that
city between the first of May and the mid
die of June. The Board take the sensible
ground that it is improper and unwise to
attempt to conceal the facts. On the
other hand, they maintain that the people
should be apprised of them and the only
known means of stopping the further spread
of the disease. There is no occasion for
any one to be alarmed. They are OF the
opinion-and they are supported in 1t by
medical authority-that the poison which
causes the disease is controlable-thatl 1t
can be neutralized and killed. To this
end the facal discharges OF cholera pa
tient should never be allowed to he thrown
into water-closet or sink without first
being thoroughly disintected. These dis
charges are the most fatal, and probably
the only means of spreading the disease
Baltimore S,m.
Year: 1866

NEGROES DRuLING.-For some days past
large body of negro men have been drill
ing, from early in the afternoon until late
at night, on Navy Hill, for the purpose, it
is said, of preparing for the celebration of
the Fourth Of July. Suppose the white
men of the south were found meeting day
after day, going through these military eX-
erciScs, would not orders soon be issued
forbidding such demonstrations Maybe
Congress will some of these times pass
white folks civil rights bill, and then we
can drill too.
Year: 1866

CHILD DRowNED.-A woman who keeps
a grocery store at the corner of Fifteenth
and Dock streets reports that at late
hour on yesterday evening she saw little
boy coming from the direction of Mayo'S
bridge, following two negroes. The boy
soon separated from the negroes and went
to the edge of the dock. He remained
there moment, and then apparently lost
his balance and fell in. The woman ran
up Immediately, but the child had sunk !;
and although the dock was thoroughly
dragged, his body was not found.
Year: 1866

The SOUTHERN STEEL ENGRAVING AND
LITHoGRApn COMPANY is new enterprise
which some of our citizens are organizing,
and which we hope will be successful:
We commend ii to the favorable notice oil
the community, who will soon have an op.
poytunity Of subscribing to its stock
Year: 1866

THE FAIR AT SPRINGFIELD HALL.-MlSS
Nancy f. Nail, the smallest woman in the
world, will be on exhibition tonight at the
Fair at Springfield Hall. This is her last
exhibition in Richmond, and the proceeds
will be appropriated to the benefit OF the
Hall of the Sons of Temperance.
Year: 1866

Captain J. IT. Triggs eloped with the


vile Of ). {. Forbes, on last Wednesday,


Irigss has left a wife and one child his


|Ite being the daughter Of one Of the
most respectable citizens of this county


Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes had been residents Of
TINS place for about one year, and she was
considered an accomplished lady young


beautiful, and every way calculated to fill
place among the elite and respectable in
society, as she had done during her resi-
dence here. Her parents are said to be
wealthy I'D respectable citizens Of John
son county This disagreeable affair Gre
ates some surprise, and reveals to some
extent the rotteuness Of society No one
suspected Mrs. Forbes of being anything
but faithful and devoted wife, while
Triggs, to all outward appearance, was
enjoying the companiOnship Of his lawful
wife to the fullest extent Sir. Forbes has
been absent q considerable portion of the
time, during his residence here, on busi-
ness connected with the Iowa Central In
surance Company, consequently theg had
not kept house. His wife had been board
ing for some time past with the family Of
Mr.. Triggs, who had the advantage of
this fact by inducing her to believe that
God designed she should love him. in pre-
ference to her own husband. He VIII no
doubt cling to the object of his lust while
the little money he took with him lasts,
after which she viii probably be cast off
to choose between going home to her
f,ien is in disgrace or leading life Of
IabaI.eH cry. 1t IS the road over which
thousands have already travelled to ruin.
ma vet others are willing to venture its
.horney and dangerous way
Year: 1866

The Boston Commonwealth says:-"Its is an inte.
resting fact, and an evidence of the progress of
the age towards equal rights for all, white and
black, that in the Superior Court of this county
for criminal business there Is, this term, one
colored iuryman, and in the Superior Court for
civil business, first session, one, and In the
second session of the same court there are two
No objection is made to them; but, on the con-
trary, it is said they are an Improvement on
MANY white persons heretofore drafted for this
purpose. This is the first term OF these courts
where colored men have been put on the iuries,
although in recent term of the Supreme Court
in trial for murder, as we have recorded, there
was one who served.
Year: 1866

In France they are expecting the end of the
world. Even the skeptics (accordIng to the
Paris correspondent of the London Starr are
beginning to talk in religious strain oil
'signs and tokens;r but their newly found reli-
rain, the extraordinary character of the late
events in Germany, the disturbed condition OF
the continent apparently pointing TO further
convulsions, the cholera, and the precarious
the general depression, and induce some people
to suppose that the end Of things is approaching
Year: 1866

Coon HEALTH OF THE CTY.-The last report
Of the Board OF Health presents a very CRAFTY
ing view OF the health Of the city, Not sin
gle new case of cholera is reported, and the
whole number of deaths is stated to be but
four hundred and thirty-four. remarkably
small number, considering the peculiarities of
this season Of the year in northern cities. We
question whether there is a more healthy city
in the country at this time than the city Of
New York, and strangers can visit ii either for
business or pleasure with perfect impunity. so
far as danger from extraordinary diseases is
concerned The Board Of Health has done
good work in keeping the city clean and ahol-
shing certain nuisances prejudicial TO the
health Of our population. The reports from
quarantine are also favorable. In short We
believe we can safely say that the apprehen-
sions of an epidemic raging here this year have
passed for the season.