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gkaJatlg imes WHITMAN, HAAS, 8HALTERS. PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. Reading Thurssday, May II, 1865. The Reading papers inform us that Mr. Lauer, brewer, has gone to Europe.

They, however, have not given us any information, for a long, long time about the progress of Mr." Lauer's Artesian well. Lebanon Courier. The Artesian Well is a fixed fact There are only two in America deeper. Mr. Lauer suspended operations on it at the commencementof the War.

We know he A Curiosity. H. P. Felix, had a chicken hatched out yesterday with four legs, two at the right place and two on the back. This would have been a great thing tor Barnum, but it refused to live.

Military Funerals. Capt Isaac Schrokder, of the 198th Regiment, who met with his death in front of Petersburg, was taken to his last resting place in the Friedensburg Cemetery, yesterday morn Richmond We have before us the Richmond Times of Saturday last It ap pears to be a well conducted sheet, and folks and so on. Richmond will; soon feel therevivfiying influence of the old Uni nO. i UKN. bBERMAN TERMS.

As the facts and circumstances which operated upon the mind of Gen. Sherman, in his recent treaty with Gen. Johnson became known, tnere Is less disposition to censure him for the lattitude taken. He Lad just had a long interview with President Lincoln, wherein the contingency of Johnston's sur render was thoughtfully canvassed, and the paramount impression made by the President was that every possible magnanimity affections of the Southern people to the old flag, rather than securing a forced and unwilling obedience to Federal rule. Genl.

Sherman insists that his action was based upon this desire of the President Clear the Prisons. The Tribune WAR NEWS. speaking of the great number of persons in Tne court for the trial of the Washington I assassination i conspirators convened on dent Johnson to liberate them, and says Tuesday. withstanding thJ statement We have no doubt at all of the propriety that the proceedings would be public, their nav. thft nnftfissitv of what am termed I commencement was conducted witn closed "Arbitrary Arrests," in a time of Civil War, in which traitors are found almost everywhere.

Knowing well that the power to make such arrests will almost certainly be abused, we yet hold that it exists, and are liberties are at the mercy of an individual will. The wielder of such a power may be a statesman, a saint and a sage; yet he can hardly help abusing it, at the beck of dissembling and scheming villainy. We cannot doubt that hundreds have been caught up and caged who were innocent and loyal, and whose estates have become the prey of perjured villains who prompted their incarceration. Had the wholesome safeguards of the act ing. His funeral was attended by.

many of of Congress auihorizing a suspension of the our citizens by whom the Captain was long privilege of Habeas Corpus been uniformly known, and by whom he was beloved and respected, the abuses of this power would respected for many years. Brave and gen bave been far fewer and less flagrant. We erous, as he was, he, as a matter of course, do not understand why the provision entl entered the army on the breaking out of tling an arrested person to a hearing before the rebellion, and served the three first some proper tribunal after a few days in. months as Captain of a Company in the 5th Regiment, and when the last call was made by President Lincoln, he recruited a Company of Volunteers which was attached to the 198th Regt and went through all the terrible fighting that ended with the break. carceration should have so often been dis neatly printed, more than could be said of and its vicinity Secession sheets that used to reach us through our friends in the army.

Judging by the advertising patronage, we should say that Richmond is beginning to flourish once more. There is no lack pf amuse ments no less than three Theatres are in full blast. Sam. Sharpley's Iron Clad Minstrels are now performing in the city, and we also notice Mll'e Marietta Ravel as figuring in the New Richmond Theatre. Cheap Groceries are offered for sale bank notes are wanted Andrew Johnson (not the President) advertises a lot for sale A tobacco agency has been established by B.

J. Johnson nice butter and potatoes are plenty something new to the Richmond nafl 1i na sma ah V. i bvsbb ma Foreign News. We receive from Fa il Mne7 win nothtog in Uheir with ther Point some additional items of intelli gence brought by the Hibernian concerning the reception of the news of President Lincoln assassination in England. The voice of England on the great crime was fully as unanimous as it was here.

The sympathizer with the South evinced quite as much indignation as the friends ef the North. Great meetings were to be held on the 27th in all the large cities. All the members of the House ofCommomswho were present on the 26th signed an address to Mr. Adams, expressing their regret and horror at the crime. The London Times drawal to regret in their conduct at mond.

Richmond Times. Rich SURRENDER OF DICK TAYLOR. New Yore, May 9. The Timet has a Washington despatch, which says "Information was received at army headquarters to day, of the final and complete surrender of Dick Taylor's forces in Alabama and Mississippi to Gen. Canby.

It is a remarkable fact that this news and other despatches from Gen. Wilson were received by telegraph direct from Macon, to this city. Gen. Wilson is still in Macon savs that nntfcfn vi au wo wicgietm juce wiuugu flona ana be remembered that has ever drawn forth a more unanimous feeling than this news. The Daily Telegraph calls Lincoln "a great ruler" in whose "large heart" there was no malice against the beaten foe.

The Liverpool Post was printed with its columns in mourning, and the flags on the public buildings in Liverpool were displayed at half mast Rouse, with his Combination Theatrical company is in Scranton. escape of Davis is therefore next to impos HEAV i FALL IN GOLD. (By Telegraph New York, May 10. Gold has been quroted to day as follows 12.80 P.M. 181? 1.100 P.

131 2.11 P. M. 130 Blitz is in Bethlehem. We think It is about time for Blitr to come this way again. doors.

We are therefore without much intelligence as to what was done. The prisoners were areaigned, and on being asked to name' their counsel," Harold, 1 Atzerot, Payne," Arnold McLaughlin, Mudd and must be exercised. Individuals may suffer Jars gave the names of tne gentle few weeks ago by the Union General Wil 1 1 V. The following from Black stone, IV. 222, may be interesting at this timer "And the law of England has so particular and tender a regard to the immunity of a man's house that St styles it his castle, $and will never suffer'itto be violated with impunity ing therein with the sentiments of ancient Rome as expressed in the words of Tully "quid enim.

sanctius, quid omni religions munitus, quam domut uniuscuj usque civi umt" Hence also in part arises the animadversion I law upon eaves droD Mr injustice; but let them suffer, if so only can men. WJP selected, pers, nuisancers and incendiaries and to the Republic be saved. priwaers expressed no ch oice, this principle it'must be "assigned thaV a But this power to arrest at will is not New Orleans 'istch states that man ma, assemble people together lawfully only an exceptional it is a terrible power. Montgomery, ccupied on the (at leasfif they do not exceed eleven) It ought not to be tolerated one day be 5tn ult by wenl. Andrew Jackson Smith, without danger of raising a riot, rout or un will resume operations on his return from yond 00 of the necessity that Selma, on the 27th ulL.byGenl.

lawful assembly far order to protect and Europe. When It happens we will inform evoked it Tjnderits sway private rights Steele.T B0th these places were captured a defend his house; which he ianot permit the Courier. ted to do in any other case." CI ai.V. v. ZaI.

How to Cook Shad. As these excellent i fish form one of the staple delicacies upon eastward into Georgia some detachments of L. i d' straggling rebels' came in again and took possession, for the purpose of plunderink 1 oestion of caking them to mT th advantage is one of no slight im and oi tn "i port. to have tarn fried, or boil ea, xr stunea ana roasted, is a dilemma in Sixteenth and Seventh army corps, took which many a housewife in our country part in the siege of Mobile and, now that berself involved, fThe local re their services are no longer needed there, Prtcr the North a wideawake ed bands of rebels in the country to the this method of cooking shad With northward of that city. irouthey ahould never come in contacts A A An employe in the Surgeon General office has discovered a new use for petroleum which it is said will materially 1 affect the market value of that commodity and coal.

Uttb Fw Ul piaiaeu pianit, iwa iees ione ana A. fj fit. 1 one foot wide, with a skewer t6 impale the fish upon it, are all the culinary implements requireu. a nre orgiowine coals, in front of which the shad is placed, gives us a shad cooaea as suaa snoum oe." i coined at the mint in PhiladelDhia. 792 1 party is known.

Attention to this notice 411 in gold, $5,929 in silver, $14,600 in "ave arrest and may two cf nt pieces, and $30,800 in cents. The yrtr Tr i gom coinage consisted principally of dou vie eagies. woim6iiMu uui ueen courteous ana iw ine papers irom every section of respectmi, but characterized by a delicacy country, give encouraging account of the which has gone far to relieve in our people prospects for abundant crops of hay and mu.wuwuuu vt ucicat. juuquines ior i gnun tne present season, rruit also prom information at the different offices uniform ises well. The trees have blossomed finely, peace footing? Beef cattle, for which, holders expected to get 17 cents a pound at Boston: the week before, sold last week at 14 cents.

Prussia pioposes to expend 7,500,000 in creating a formidable fleet Ten iron clads are to be'built; She has got to, borrow the money to do it with; however; Vui The New York Journal of Commerce estimates that the "amount of cotton in the South is 1,500,000 bales. V1 Br Large numbers of volunteer naVal officers are resigning, in obedience to sug gestions of retrenchment from the Navy Department. BT Gov. Pierpont of Virginia is about to issue an address to the people, in which he will recommend a postponement of the election till next Fall. 1ST AH restrictions on trade with and in the States of Delaware Morvl Put not tour trust in Princes." But you may place unbounded confidence in the Sterling virtues of Ambrosia for beautifying and preserving the hair.

may 8.1 mo. houses! 1 Any person having a good house, with from six to eight rooms to let, lean hear of a gooa tenant Dy applying at tms orace. ly meet with attention and politeness and The cold has not yet injured the buds, and Possession wanted immediately or by the viuci uiu iwuwuesH are me rmes in every tne season is so far advanced that it is be. I 181 "ue looa. department.

The discipline prevailing among the troops in the suburbs is equally a subject yf general remark and admiration. The personnel this army is really of a much higher order than our Southern people were prepared to witness; and it Jis observable that each soldier seems actuated by a desire to sustain in his own person the character of his corps and the dignity of his country. The effect of this bearing of the troops in duwwu uie we, jusi Kichmond has been very salutary; it has so soon as he should offer to lay down his certainly operated to strengthen and extend arms. The President particularly desires the Lnion feeling in an extraordinary de that every cause of irritation, consistently gree; and to inspire respect and admiration with justice and national honor, should be where some degree of enmily and aversion wM. n.i ui winning oacK tne were naturallv to have been trr In the course of time these troops will be relieved from the task, which is no doubt irksome to them, of garrisoning a city long arrayed against them in hostile attitude But if this department continues to be what resident Johnson is said to be in fa.

I l'a i c. GOOBS 'JUST RECEIVED from New York the following Invoices of LADIE' STRESS GOODS. Black Lace Veils. Bsfik Round Crape Veils. Black Crape Point Black LoVe Veils' i Alice Ties.

Embroidered Linen Setts Scolp. Embroidered Lawn Hdfk's. Edged Mourning, L. Mourning, Figured Brilliants, Nain)6ok Checks; 'Tape Checks! Stripes. Hair Cord Muslin.

Jaconets and Cambrica do do il 11 Whijjli wilt toi mt whoUnla radaea pric 537 fViT JREADIIfG, PENNA. Cheap John and Bro.y TfrlSHSS to Inform the public that the Tenni of dkick vompmny not feeing with hii termi tfcojr bar conlnda to go on la, th. Mm baslneu and at th. Old SUnd, Oor: or 7th and They have opened a frih atock of BOOTS. SBOZS BR09AN8, OAITKBS.

of kind. 1 and als A splendid aaMrtmant of KETT8, LADII'8 and OH1L 1 PRKN'S H0SB. Cheap, a good uiortmaut of TRIM MINGS. Ao. B1TTTOSS of til kind.

OMViS PBRrCMJBT and FANCV 80AP8 of all kltul. anrfi prieee. FANNCT RVnUSQy PHOTOGBiPB FRAMES and ALBUMS A tplendid aatortment ef Ca.t?JLct0rM all of whiob will be, old Wholesale and Retail at a reduction of from 60 to 100 pet cent. in tf regarded. And it is quite notorious that Savk Your Sight Mr.

J.V Rosendale, 1 oi M.iode.n. some of the arrested were never worth the bm? process uraun vpuaan oas again opened an office tviry on. h.Tin any tkoaght or pnha.inK oostftfthPirkPPnin tnnrftt.ath.f wao of adhering the derbris or dirt ofcoal mines at424 Penn at W. I.Clouse's Sewing iMtrumentofthieeiMe now or fntur. time COSt 01 tneir Keeping, moaerate as tnat was Machine EstabHshmrat whrr xelll onid send for one of MASON HAMLIN'S Cabl or should have been.

with in lumps or fjSlJSrJSSA 0P SA8SL a urn ARRnrr.mflnr. nr nia ra vhnitiui Mnun Let Ufl have a r.learinir nut! TTnlrl of the 88th Regiment, P. one of the re" I their proper insignificance. There is THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHOR. But one sentiment prevails in this community with regard to the Union officers and soldiers who are Quartered in the citv a All acknowledge that the bearing of the one and discipline of the oth er, have been most exemplary not only winning the respect but admiration of our ycuyic.

Afc wuum oe as unjust as ungracious, not to give expression to this feeling, and to make record of this testimony as a subject of honorable remembrance. Few, if any, instances have occurred tin which officers of the Union army in Rich mond have adopted a manner to wound the sensibilities of the citizens. On the contrary, it is universally admitted that their blocked masses, which ignite readily with 1 'For the Messrs. Editors Some time since an article signed F. Lauer appeared in syour paper making certain suggestions in regard to? our city to which the Tax Committee returned an answer, saying were attending to the matter.

Why do not the Committee on tax let the people know what they are going to do, as they prom ised' they would Are Mr. Lauer's feara about to be realized that the matter might go wrong. 1Vi OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES um.ij uniw aspsDse. imi circular con talc i mack wutca voiai ujromcica, uiauumuiureu wm do aaemi 10 e.ery pnrcaaser i oil A qoi no 4. i oi sou coais or Kinaiincs.

jasis dv nimsejT ai nonnza street, uams to xS uF itwmwu, uiu lug ra. wui.w,, mmuuj TLnM Ueeaa aM "u7 inewwnent," Hietor Inter reer nobly on the field, by yielding up his hold on to house burners and highway rob 8 VU; 0 streMthen and nreserve ..,11 life for his Country. bers in behalf of "Southern rights;" but ary anthracite, and costs about one haif The remains of Caot. Geo. Rhoads.

I let an mere talkers of treason relanse into vumpwen. j.uges assert mat and well known in our community, as he I a a I I .1 A a II a iuib wui uhubo a meusnai revolution in tne I nas visitea our town regular lor tne last six 4 i i i unces ui coal. liie inTenrnr wan iprt tA J'a muuaau uuujcnL Hemes, wim minii vihiiikii i lame ucmaiiu jur ih I in i.ri mm.Tip na i i .1 a il.i i i tir I a arnAiJmanta am .1.1. 1. IUBH1 SIKf IflH WHU IUB PTOPer JUSSCS.

his life for his Country before Petersburg, about these days, while Haying and Har BUW advise our readers to avail themselves of were brought home and will be taken to their final resting place to day. After serving nearly through the whole term of this terrible war, he was cut down in the flower of his youth, but his memory will ever be green in the hearts of his countrymen. vest are but a few weeks ahead. The country is fast settling down into the ways of Peace and Thrift; let us stop suction at the public udder so fast and so far as possible. Turn them out in this dust, and the annoyance it proved at the mines and expense involved.

Trib Ine. the opportunity as his stay in town is very limited. fvn mwr The last failure in loss of $3,750,000. Glasgow involves a A CARD I. I The subscriber resoettfullv informs the nf th (1..

ietory of Reed Inrtrnmente." fta fca. Addrete MASON HROTBIRS, 696 Broadway, New York. Or MA ON HAMI.IN, 274 ashing to it, Boston. may 9 3 fir NATIONAL. BANK 5 READING, PA.

FIN A NCI A LAG AND citizens of Reading and vicinity, that he TiOcirrnaf a A PATiAai'fAtw has just received a splendid assortment of AreSIgnateU! HepOSltOry the best Pianos manufactured in this coun try, 'which he will sell at greatly reduced prices. Second hand Pianos taken in ex channge. Parties wishing to purchase Instruments will find it to their advantage tp call soon. Great bargains are now offered. GEO.

L. No. 132 North 5th street, between Washington and Walnut. may 10 6 1 Notice. The person who took the Silk Umbrella from the door of Mr.

Brooke's residence on Monday evening last, is re Mint. During the past month, there were quested to return it to this office as the .10 2 OK TnE STATES RECEIVE SUBSCRIPTIONS lieved that, they are out of danger; fJ SO's and all" other WeW LiqUOr Store. Vor Of ahnliahinir ih "rl iuuo UUVWUIUCUl BWUHUCB. the Treasury Department constantly on hand and ready for insBiaieu inai wen. cutler nas resigned vw his position in the army.

In San Francisco there is a Chinese doc. tor named Li Po Tai, who makes an income of $20,000 per year. The rebel Gen.Rhett has taken the bath of allegiance at Fort Delaware, and 375 other rebels confined there, having done the same, and started for the West. Cheap John has just returned from New Yord, Boston and Philadelphia with the cheapest stock of new goods ever brought at one time to this city. Boots, Shoes.Ho siery and Notions at 1861 prices.

Call and secure bargains. SPOHN RHOADS.On the evening All but four of the forts encircling Wash of the 9th of May, by the Revt Jacob Fry, ington, it is stated, are to be nlaced on a pHN to juiss jsmma KnoADs, daughter, of John Rhoads, of this city. i In the above our office was not forgot ten. We believe they who remember the Printer must be happy and the parties have our wish that they may prosper. sylvania and West Virginia have been re a t.

i7.SiiSTaS he Member of Ledri aieet Bf Beverly Tucker reoels the charire nf being implicated in the plot to assassinate the President He and Sanders are both at Montreal. Citizens that desire to take hoarder wilt please address the undersigned stating the number they can take, and the price per week, also give us your address. CLARK NELSON, Drawer 3 Reading P. O. SUSS.

vh' I billed June 1864, at White Oak Swamp, Capt George B. Rhoads, Commanding the 88th Regt, P. V. The relatives and friends of the family, are respectfully invited, to attend the fu neral, from the residence of his parents, North 5th street, this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to Christ Church and from thence to Charles Evans Cemetery.

LOST A youij Black Terrier aotvera to the name ofPrlnoe. Had oa a Breie collar. A liberal reward will be aald if retarnad to WILLIAM SPSIRf 7.17 Cbeitaat Street. at their kali, to day (Tkaretfir at 1 e'eloek. for th NEW NATIONAL LQAN' Interest 7 3 i6, payable each 6 'mos.

thr principli is payable in lawful monky at the xplratioh of thrke tears, or thk holder hb thr RIGHT TO DtMAND AT THAT TIMS. f. The 5 20 Bonds at Par instead of Casn. DEALS IN ALL KINDS OF GOVERNMENT BONDS. DEPOSITS RECEIVED COLLECTIONS MaDB LOANS NEGOTIATED AND A GHN1RAL BANKING BUSINES3 TRANSACTED.

BANKING HOUSE NO. PENN SQUARE tSi Reading, Pa. LEVI B. SMITH. Prest I I i i A BOAS, Cashier, jinay '3' rtmt aaderaigned reipeetfitlly inform Ui menaiaaaiae aaoue renerallr Uatie kaaotn ed a TJ A TT TftTTAt BniATITi Albert Pike is now said to be living in delivery, at the First National ius u.ii'? Seclusion at his home in the Indian nation nAMl.

Utlon toataperior atoekaf Wine, 4 uauon. JJailK OI lleadinff. The friend of are particalarlr 11 i. jAOOB FINK. N.

B. Fo. aaleaBalk Window eottr lete, a Plane frame, and a email Cannon. Apply oa tke premiaee. may 8 1 GREAT REDUCTION" Prtcfs Put Down Hith the Decline ill Cold, AT T.

A. WILLSON 506 Penn Street. Dealers in Fine Watehes, Silver Ware, Jewelry, Clocks, all gold and silver goods reduced full 50 per cent. We are the appointed agents for the celebrated Fash oldt Pocket Chronometer. The attention of persons wanting a fine watch is called to this Pocket Chronometer.

It is American manufacture, and guaranteed to be equal in all respects, and superior in some, to the celebrated Jurgenson and FrodsUam Watches at a much less pric. we case them up to suit the purchasers I tr either sil ver or gold. A lull supply ot Gold, Silver, Steel, and Plated Spectacles always on hand. All kinds of repairing done in short notice. Highest price paid for old Gold and Silver Watches.

PUBLIC SALE. ILL cold on THUR'DAV Irenltif, May 11th, at 7 o'clock, at No, 123 tonth 6th etreet between Franklin and Cheetnnt.a Titriety of Hoaaenold and Elteben furniture, a lot of Enelieh school Book tod a great verittt of German and En (liek Book, too numeroas to mention tee eorra.poadlng witk tke uiagiriwiiHg. prtoee or Lime, a eau te eollelt ler Lodge, atd theMteonie fratnalty tenerally, are reepteUally Invltwltabe preieatat tka came time and place. By order of tke W. If.

May 1 1 1 1 I HAL'S, Secretary. COOK WANTED. (food OOOE wanted, flood wire eppl loMre Dr. Letiea, MO Penn et may 11 tf 05. VZIZ1S3ZVC2.

WILL be paid any ena who will fnrolek iaferma tlen that will U.d te 'urniekiat a rood tenant with a HOUSE, for which he. ill p.r froii toTa doUare rent per month. Apply to THIS OFFICE way list JOHN BLHKUART, may 10t 'Auctioneer. LEBANON VALLEY LIME. rnHIS eapertor artlele of LINR Ii for tale in any 1 quantity by the onderiigned 20 per cent cheaper than any now in the market.

Aleoaod of the beat ejoallty for balldiug pa poeee ior luuuiumg iTiug ivr pwiwing, asa all pnrpo. Office, corner of Ckeetnut etreetand Wood A1U may 10 tf WM 0. EB0U8K. 4 Notice NOTIOSia UiaiBT OIVBK THAT TH1 00 ARTNERSHIP heretofore axietlni between keaaderelroed and tke keln ef Nlekolae R. Han er.deeeaeed.aadertkeaaraeaadatyleof 8BVFERT OO.VPAMT,eipiredoatke80tk daye.

aejldl.by tke terutf of tkeafreemeat iitla twaa them and the ealdhelri JAQOB V. R. HONTEJi it vOHN WILLIAM M. SETFIRl, HORATIO TREXL1A, eepltti JAMBS M'OARTT. i "4 I.

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