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base ingratitude, and the bare idea is offensive to all right thinking men. Hence it became important to inquire what could be done to secure their rights, civil and political. It was evident to your committee that adequate security could only be found in appropriate Constitutional provisions of the Constitution. Representation is based on  the whole number of free persons in each State, and three-fifths of all other persons. When all become free, representation for all necessarily follows. As a consequence the inevitable effect of the rebellion would be to increase the political power of the insurrectory States, whenever they should be allowed to resume their positions as States of the Union. As representation is, by the Constitution, based upon population, your committee did not think it advisable to recommend a change of that basis. The increase of representation necessarily resulting from the  abolition of slavery was considered the most important element in the question. Arising out of the necessity for some fundamental action in this regard seemed representation. It appears to your Committee that the right of this representation had it been thus increased should be recognized by the general Government; while slaves, they were not considered as having any rights, civil or political. It did not seem just or proper that all the political advantages derived from their becoming free should be confined to their former masters who had fought against the Union and withheld from themselves, who had always been  loyal. Having, by building up a ruling and dominant class, produced a spirit of oligarchy adverse to republican institutions which finally inaugurated civil war, the tendency  of continuing the domination of such a class by leaving it in the exclusive possession of political power, would be to encourage the  same spirit and lead to a similar result. Doubt was entertained whether Congress  had the power, even under the amended Constitution, to prescribe the  qualification of voters in a State, or could act directly on the subject. It was doubtful in the opinion of your Committee whether the State would consent to surrender a power they had always exercised, and to which they were attached. As the best, if not the only method of surmounting the difficulty, and one eminently just and proper in itself, your Committee came to the conclusion that political power should be possessed in all the States exactly in proportion as the right of suffrage should be granted without distinction of color or race. This, it is thought, would leave the whole question with the people of each State, holding out to all the advantage of increased political power as an inducement to allow all to participate in its exercise. Such a provision would be in its nature gentle and persuasive, and would lead, it was hoped, at no distant day, to an equal participation of all, without distinction, in all the rights which pertain to citizenship; thus affording full and adequate protection to all classes of citizens, since all would have, through the  ballot-box, the power of self-protection. Holding these views, your committee prepared an amendment to the Constitution to carry out this idea, and submitted the same to Congress. Unfortunately, as we think, it did not receive the necessary constitutional support in the Senate, and, therefore, could not be proposed for adoption by the States. The principle involved in that amendment is, however, believed to be sound, and your Committee have again proposed it in another form, hoping that it may receive  the approbation of Congress.

PRESENT CONDITION OF THE SOUTH.

Your Committee have been unable to find in the evidence submitted to Congress by the President, under date of March 6, 1866, in compliance with the resolutions of January 5, and February 27, 1866, any satisfactory proof that either of the insurrectionary States, except, perhaps, the State of Tennessee, has placed itself in a condition to assume its political relations to the  Union. The first step toward that end would necessarily be the establishment of a republican form of government by the people. It has been before remarked that the Provisional Governors, appointed by the President in the exercise of his military authority, could do nothing, by virtue of the power thus conferred, toward the establishment of a State Government. They were acting under the War Department and paid out of its funds. They were simply bridging  over the chasm between rebellion and restoration, and yet we find them calling conventions and convening legislatures. Not only this, but we find the conventions and legislatures thus convened acting under Executive direction, as to the provisions required to be adopted in their Constitutions and ordinances, as conditions precedent to their recognition by the President.

     [Concluded to-morrow.]

     THE PLEASURE OF GIVING.--I am rich enough, and can afford to give away one hundred pounds a year. I would not crawl upon the earth without doing a little for truth. I will enjoy the pleasure of what I give by giving it alive, and seeing another enjoy it. When I die I should be ashamed to leave enough for a monument, if there was a wanting friend above ground.--Pope to Swift.

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LEGAL

CHANCERY COURT OF MEMPHIS,
  Tennessee.
Julius Jacobus and others vs. A. T. Norton and the unknown heirs of Mary L. Norton.
     It  appearing from affidavit in this cause that the defendants, the unknown heirs of Mary L. Norton, are non-residents of the State of Tennessee.
     It is therefore ordered, that they make their appearance herein at the Court-house, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, within the first three days of the next term of said Court, to commence on the second Monday in Nov. 1866, and plead, answer or demur to complainants' bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, as to them, and set for hearing exparte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week, for four successive weeks, in the Memphis POST.
A copy--Attest:  AUGUSTON ALSTON,                                 Clerk and Master.
C. W. Frazer, Solicitor for Complainants.  6-1oaWD*

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MEMPHIS

C. A. Stillman vs. Vance & Anderson, Charles E. Cossett and others.
  It appearing from affidavit in this cause that the defendants, H. C. Smith, Charles Y. F. Smith, Lemuel A. Smith and Edward L. Smith, heirs at law of Lavinia Smith, deceased, are residents of the State of Mississippi and non-residents of the State of Tennessee.
  It is therefore ordered, that they make their appearance herein at the Court House, in the city of Memphis, Tenn., on the first Monday in July, and plead, answer or demur to complainant's bill, and amended bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, as to them, and set for hearing  exparte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week, for four successive weeks, in the  Memphis POST.
A Copy--Attest: AUGUSTON ALSTON,
Clerk and Master.
By BENJ. COLMAN, Deputy Clerk and Master.
J. R. Robertson, Solicitor for complainant.                                     M28-oaWD*

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MEMPHIS.
Maria A. White vs. Agnes D. White et al.
  It appearing from affidavit in this cause that the defendants, Agnes D. White, is a resident of Panola county, Mississippi, and Robertson Topp, is a resident of the State of New York, and are non-residents of the State of Tennessee,
  It is therefore ordered, that they make their appearance herein at the Court-house, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, within the first three days of the next term of said Court, to commence on the second Monday in November, 1866, and plead, answer or demur to complainant's bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, as to them, and set for hearing exparte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week, for four successive weeks, in the Memphis POST.
A copy--Attest: AUGUSTON ALSTON
Clerk and Master.
By BENJ. COLMAN, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Taylor & Taylor, Solicitors for complainant.
June 7, 1866. 6-8oaWD*

IN THE CANCERY COURT OF MEMPHIS.
The Memphis Life and General Insurance Company vs. James M. Goggin and others.
  It appearing from affidavit in this cause, that the defendants James M. Goggin, B. W. L. Holt and Euclid Borland, are non-residents of the State of Tennessee,
  It is therefore ordered, that they  make their appearance herein at the Court-house, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, within the first three days of the next term of said Court, to commence on the second Monday in November, 1866, and plead, answer or demur to complainants' amended and supplemental bill, or the same will be taken for confessed, as to them and set for hearing exparte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks, in the Memphis POST.
A  copy--Attest: AUGUSTON ALSTON,
Clerk and Master.
By BENJ. COLMAN, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Logwood & Peyton, Solicitors for complainants.
June 7, 1866. 6-8oaWD*

CHANCERY COURT OF MEMPHIS.
  David Pointer and Leonora Pointer vs. John L. Taylor, S. B. McEwen, Wm. H. Lake and wife, Kate M. Lake and others.
  It appearing from affidavit in this cause, that the defendants, Mrs. A. H. Bowman and Charles S. Bowman are non-residents of the State of Tennessee.
  It is therefore ordered that they make their appearance herein at the Court-house,  in the city  of Memphis, Tennessee, within the first three days of the next term of said Court, to commence on the second Monday in November, 1866, and plead, answer or demur to complainants' bill, or the same will betaken for confessed, as to them, and set for hearing exparte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week, for four successive weeks, in the Memphis POST.
A copy--Attest: AUGUSTON ALSTON,
Clerk and Master.
McRae & Perkins, Solicitors for Complainants.
June 8, 1866. 6-8eaWD*


PLUMBER.
JOSEPH FLANNERY,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
Gas and Steam Pipe Fitter,
242 1-2 Second Street,
Corner  Jefferson, - - Memphis, Tenn.
Keeps constantly on hand a well selected stock of Iron and Brass Lift and Force Pumps.                                             A25K

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RAGLAND.
SHOES,
CAPS
RETAIL,
phis, Tenn.
ESTS
R INTERESTS.
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COTTON AND COMMISSION.

WILCOX, WRIGHT & CO.,
[SUCCESSORS TO JOHNSON, WRIGHT CO.,]
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
FOR THE SALE OF
HAY, CORN, OATS,
BRAN, FLOUR, BACON,
LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER,
 ETC., ETC., ETC.
A good supply of the above articles constantly on hand. Consignments respectfully solicited. "Quick sales and prompt returns" shall be our constant aim.
WILCOX,WRIGHT  CO.,
No.3 Promenade street,(Elliott Block,)
Foot of Jefferson street, - - - - Memphis, Tenn.
M28X 

A. P. BURDITT & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS
AND
Commission Merchants,
Office--308 Front Street,
A15K MEMPHIS, TENN.

E. H. FLYNN,
Commission Merchant,
AND DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PRODUCE, PROVISIONS,
WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO
CIGARS, ETC.,
414 Main street, -  -  -  -  - Memphis, Tennessee                                           A27K

GUNS AND PISTOLS.

HENRY FOLSOM, J. C. LULLMAN, DAVID FOLSOM,
HENRY FOLSOM & CO.,
Importers and Dealers  in
GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS.

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POWDER,SHOT,LEAD,CAPS,
And all kinds of 
FIXED AMMUNITION.
No. 345 Main Street.
A15K MEMPHIS,TENN.

OUR TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR IN MEMPHIS.

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F. H. CLARK & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware,
Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Clocks, and a large assortment of Guns, Pistols and Ammunition,
NO. 1 CLARK'S MARBLE BLOCK,
Corner Main and Madison Streets.
[[Hand pointing right]] Terms Cash. A29K

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