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SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.,

cALuMNIEs or AMOS KENDALL.
Mr.. GIDDINGS, of Ohio submitted preamble
and resolution referring the recent characteristic
ADDRESS of Amos Kendall, and to certain charges
therein contained, against Opposition members of
Congress derogatory to their character and calling
on the President to inform the House whether Amos
Kendall continued exercise the duties Of Postmas
ter General on the 2ls Of May when this publication
was made and if not, what day his connexion
with the office ceased.
This motion required suspension of the rules,
which was not granted-twothir not voting for it
NEW YORK PILOT Law.
The Speaker having called on the Standing Com
mittees for Reports,
Mr.. HILLEN, from the Committee on Commerce
made a report, accompanied by bill repeating the
New York Pilot law. Mr.. II. asked the reading Of
the report,
Mr.. CURTIS objected TO its reception, on the
ground as question of order) that il was not the
report Of the majority of the commttec--he himself
having been instructed by the majority Of that COM
mttcc TO make report of directly contrary charsc-
ter.
The report offered by the gentleman from Mary
land Mr. Hillen) had, Mr.. Curtis said once been
the report Of the majority of the committee but the
had subsequent to its adoption and before the
report had been made TO the House, been recon
Ny touihus'ec III CONSEQUENCE vi
information having been produced and large mum
Der Of circumstances having been referred to the
mttec at date subsequent to the adoption Of the
said report
Mr. referred TO the parliamentary law, (pagc lbs
of the Manual, where il is laid down that report.
passed by a committee cannot be altered except
by the House. their votes being binding upon them
and contcndcd that this rule had application under
that law TO the standing committees but to the Com
mittec Of the Whole The point was now presented
whether there could be two majority reports from tho
same committee the being directly adverse TO the
other.
A discussion this point Of order, in which
Mcssrs Toland Hen, and Russell participated,
but which was interrupted by the expiration Of the
morning hour
PRE-EMPTIoN BILL.
The House then proceeded TO the consideration o.
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CHARLES ELLWOOD.

A Tale, by o. A Brownson Editor Of the Boston
XSA Quarterly, in | volume, just published, is this
day received for sale by +. TAYLOR.
From the authors preface" With these remarks
dismiss this little book to its fate. have taken
much pleasure in its compositions; have embodied in
It the result of years of inquiry and reflection and
have thought not ladapted to the present state Of
the public mind in this community 1t deals with the
weightest problems of philosophy and theology, and
perhaps some minds may find il not altogether worth
less" may o.
cAHORTLY WILL BE PUBLISHED in the
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The Sun Of the same day will contain history Of
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Copies of this paper will be sent out to the United
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A CASE IN PolNT.-Wc some time ago published
account Of Gen. Harrison presenting to Methc
dist preacher horse in place of one that had died
whilst he sojourning with the General. The re-
verend gentleman is in this city, al delegate to
the General Conference from the Mississippi Confer
cnce, and vouches to the truth of the statement
Baltimore Patriot.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,

BIZ and t,ih the adrice and consent Of the Senate
Leigh Read to be Marshal of the Middle District
of Florida in the place Of c. Searcy, who declines
that appointment.
Joseph b Browne to be Marshal of the United
States for the Southern District Of Florida from the
9Th day of June next when the term Of service the
present incumbent will expire.
Thomas Gatewood, Naval Officer for the District
OF Norfolk and Portsmouth, in the State Of Virginia
from the 9th of May, 1910, when his late commission
expired
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TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON

GENTLEMEN: Not having received the nomination
of the Ward meetings held yesterday for the purpose
Of nominating candidate to be supported Tor ,he
ton | now in accordance with the assurance given
in my letter Of the Dist instant, withdraw my name
from the for that office and beg to be al
lowed this opportunity Of expressing my thanks to
my many friends who, having brought my name Tor
ward this occasion, have given to my cause their
willing support.
May Dc JOHN. L. lNGLt,
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Another daily paper, the Philadelphia Com.
merciI Herald, spirited journal, has become
extinct Unable to make Roadway against the
pressure of the times, il has been united to and
consolidated with the Pennsylvania Inquirer
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Knows HIS NosE.-Hc knows his nose, know he
knows his nose. He said | knew he knew his nose,
and if he said he knew knew his nose, of he
knows know he knows his nose.
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NoRrOIK Nav Or

NORFOLK, May %
NAv.L-The U. s. ship Delaware a. Captain
CHARLES w SKINNER, dropped down from the Navy
Yard on Saturday, to the anchorage off the Naval
Hospital The Delaware is employed as a receiving
ship and school for the naval apprentices.
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UNITED STATES SENATE.
TUESDAY, May 26, 1910.


Mr.. SEWER gave notice that tomorrow he would
ask leave to bring resolution TO amend the rules
compel the attendance of Senators at the hour to
which the Senate stands adjourned.
The bill to authorize the Legislature of the State
Of Louisiana to sell the lands heretofore appropriated
for the use of schools within that State considered
in Committee of the Whole and ordered TO be
crossed.
The bill to perfect the titles to lands south Of the
Arkansas river held under New Madrid locations and
pre- -empton rights under the act of 1914, was also
considered and ordered to be engrossed.
The bill authorize the Secretary of the Treasury
to refund the duties collected the French ship Alex
andre taken up and, after being explained by
Mr.. DAVIS was ordered to third reading
The bill for the benefit of the Howard Institution
Of the City of Washington, after being advocated and
explained by Mr.. MERRICK, and opposed by Mr..
TAPPAN, ordered to be cngrossed for third
reading.
SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the bill to
establish uniform system of bankruptcy throughout
the United States. The question being on Mr..
w all's substitute for the bill
Mr. BENTON opposed the original bill at great
length, totally unconstitutional wholly one-sided,
and giving power to the debtor rid himself of all his
obligations at his pleasure He characterized the
political game TO get the votes of 500 900
debtors in the Presidential election. He argued at
length in favor of the substitute especially Of its
pulsoIy and State corporation provisions. t3
On motion of Mr. TAPPAN,
The Senate adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
"WEDNESDAY, MAY 81

The House, to-day, resumed the consideration of
the unfinished business of yesterday, being the ques
ton Of order in reference the proceedings had in
the Committee on Commerce, on the subject of the
New York Pilot Law.
The question as TO the competency Of the Commit
tee reconsider vote, was the principal subject of
discussion; and the debate in which Messrs Russell
Dromgoole and Randolph participated was cut off by
the expiration Of the morning hour, before any dec
| sion arrived at
PRE-EMpTIoN BILL.
Mr.. Afford, of Georgia moved a reconsidsra-
| ton Of the vote by which the Presumption Bill was
passed and made strsng speech the subject
during which he entered fully into the merits Of the
whole pre- emption policy.
After he finished the previous question was moved
and the House refused to reconsider.
The SPEAKER then signed the bill; and il
sent to the Senate for concurrence.
sUB-rREAsURY BILL.
The House Immediately went into Committee of
the Whole, (Mr Banks, Of Va, in the Chair,) and
took up the Subtreasury Bill
Mr.. CUSHING resumed his remarks in opposition
TO the measure and condemnatory to the whole fnan-
cial policy of the Administration.
A Dialogue to be taught in Schoois--A good deal
oftruth in small nutshell From the Geneva (N.Y)
| Courier:
Wing. Why did you not nominate Vice Presi-
| dent at Baltmcrel
| Loco. Because we strong enough to elect one
without.
Wing. Oh And why, then, did you nominate
President
| Loco. Because--because--
Wing. But, really, why didn't you nominate a
| Vice President
Loco. We preferred to leave the people unbiased
| in their choiccf
Wing. Let me see uhy did you nominate Pre-
sdent?
| Loco. Why f-why-realy-why because-be-
cause-I say, tchaf nil you take to drink
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Mr. John NJ Niles has entered upon the discharge
Of his duties az Post Master General,
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VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,

VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit ofthe Petersburg Benevolent Mechanic
Association.
Class g. for l640
To be drawn at Alexandra, Va Saturday, June
9th 1910
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars 5000 Dollars
$500 1910 5000 +"
$500 dollars
40 Prizes of 81 5000 of $2506O Of $500, &c.
Tickets 5l0-Halves $5--Quarters 81 50
Certificates of Packages of IS Whole Tickets $3.50
/" /" 25 Half 65
I" 25 Quarter =" 80 50
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6,536, 1876 66
Showing the yearly expenses of President Van
Burens Government to be SO, 500 1926 66 more than
the four first Presidential terms and that too including
all additional expenses caused by the last with
England under President Madsons Administra
ton.
By reference the above will be perceived that the
monthly expenses of President Van
Buren's Government amounted to SO 094, 63T sc
And Washingtons Adams, Jcffcr-
sons and Madison's, altogether
amounted to i,I4s,s77 80
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For Tickets and Shares or Certificates Of Packages
in the above Splendid Lotteries, address
ID. S. GREGORY g. CO. Managers,
Washington City, d. C.
Drawings sent Immediately after they to all
who order as above. may % 2aw3wif
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NOTICE.--The subscriber being DESTROYS to
IN change his present business, offers foa sale his
stock Of Groceries, Wines, Brandics, &c on accom-
modating terms. Any wishing to engage in the
business would do well to call and examine his stock
may 23-3t A. ADDISON, Seventh street
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UNITED STATES SENATE.

"WEDNESDAY, May 81
Petitions and memorials chiefly Of private charac.
ter, were presented.
Mr.. BUCHANAN, Of Pennsylvania, presented /,
memorial the subject Of the slave trade carried on
in American vessels, and asking for legislation.
HOWARD BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.
The bill for the benefit Of this excellent institution
Of Washington City taken up. SO litter interest
Is taken by the majority in any thing connected with
the concerns Of the neglected District (probably be-
cause the Inhabitants mostly opposed the spos
men, their measures and their doctrines and their
men, that general apprehension prevailed lest no
thing would be done for the benefit of the institution
Mr. Merrck, however, advocated the bill with so
much esrnestness, and was ably aided by Messrs
cnuenden, Henderson, and other fast republican
friends of the District that change took place in its
favor, and the bill was passed by vote Of 26 to H.
and sent 10 the House for concurrence.
PRIVATE BILLS FROM THE HOUSE.
The number of bills granting pensions to individu-
ais which have passed the House SO great that the
Senates Committee of Pensions have been obliged to
sit during the of the Senate in order to act
upon them.
UNIFORM BANKRUPT Laws
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the Bill
for establishing uniform system Of Bankaupuptcy
Mr. STRANGE, Of North Carolina, moved to
amend the substitute offered by Mr.. Wall so as to ex-
tend its operation TO all classes Of persons, and not
confne il to traders only.
Mr. WALL opposed the amendment in speech Of
great length.
The discussion was continued by Messrs Strange
and Walker
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Gftp NrWs.
THE MAYORALTY.

The undersigned having met at the City Hall this
Goth day of May 1910, for the purpose Of comparing
the votes given in the several Ward meetings held on
the 25th instant in pursuance Of resolution passed
at meeting of the citizens held on the 18th instant
hereby certify that they have performed the duty
signed them, and find as follows
That the votes given in were
LIST Ward for VIM. w. Seaton, sxty-nino GO
(" John p Ingc, sixty nine GO
I'd Ward, /" VIM. w. Seaton, cighty-two 80
John lnglc, sixty-two 60
Sd Ward, +" VIM w Seaton, two hun
dred and eighty three 203
" John P. Ingle, sixty-nine 60
4th Ward" VIM. w. Scaton, thirteen l3
/" John P. Ingle, fifty-four 81
9Th Ward, !" VIM W. Seaton, twenty
John P Ingle, twenty-eght %
9th Ward, +" VIM w Scaton, six
John P lngle, forty-eight IS
ATS $50
The result Of which is that VIM. w. Seaion
received, in the whole four hundred and Sc
twenty-five votes l75
And John p. Ingle received, in the whole three
hundred and thirty votes $50
Being majority in favor Of VIM. w Scaton
Of one hundred and forty five votes iao
r. w BATES, LIST Ward.
w II GUNNELL, Of wa,d
w. HARDWOOD,
JOHN C. HARNESS, Sd Ward.
JOHN C. McKELDEN.
JAMES ADAMS 4th Ward.
T r. RILEY, 9th Ward
VOTING fifth Ward
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"a REAT NOVELTY AND ATTRACTION
" now at the Washington Museum, corner Of 4 10
and D street for one week only, commencing Thurs
day, May 2lst, 1910.
The proprietor fatters himself that this attraction
must secure to him liberal patronage by all lovers Of
Natural Curostes.
LIST. MISS s. G. SHORE, the Albino Lady who
plays on the Accordion and will also in the evening
sing some favorite songs, accompanied by Mr. Tank
on the Setter Guitar
2d }. o. CLArCr, the Irlsn Ciiant.
3D. Mr.. TANK, the German Musician, who ac-
companies them and plays a and rare instru-
ment called the Setter the first used in the Unit
ed States.
Together with the numerous and splendid spec-
mems in the Museum
Also, Mr. Anellis' fine Historical Painting, SO well
known and SO highly spoken Of
For particulars small Bills.
Abundance to the whole SO cents; children half
price.
Open from 10 to G. also in the evening from to TO-
ms - W
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MRANCE; by Governor Cass just published and
this day received for sale by F. TAYLOR.
Nav %
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al .844.96O 4e

This balance shows 81 ,844 ,960 40 a month over
and above the four first Presidential terms Of Wash
ington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison. VINO CAN
LONGER WONDER THAT WE ARE NOW HAVING FASTENED
UPON US LARGE NATIONAL DEBT 7
These extravagant expenditures are all chargcable
to President Van Buren, and his party--they have the
entire control Of this Government and by large
orty have passed their bills in regard to monetary af
fairs and thu various expenses they think best to
tail upon this nation.
The Wing party cannot be charged with what they
could not pass by vote and in no manner command
BY this true and simple statement, we see how the
PEOPLES MONEY has been wantony squandercd, and
that too, by an administration who boastingly came
into power under the most solemn and sacred pro-
misses Of Retrcnchment Reform and Economy We
must have change Of Government, or our nation is
ruined.
BY inserting the above, you will oblige
WHIG OF THE ORR School
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SPLENDID CAPITALS FOR JUNE

SPLENDID CAPITALS Fun JUNE
ID. .. GREGORY \ co. Managers.
. VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY.
For the bsnsff Of the Torn Of Wslisburg,
Glass No. 8, for 1870.
To BIZ drawn al Alexandria, Va, on Saturday, the
9th june, 1870
&c, a94 Dollarsi 1850 Dollsrsi 10000 Dollars |!
5000 5000 /" $500
1900 1878 /" 1000
81 100
2Prizes Of 81, $3.50 Of I'll 9O0-2O Of III 900 &c
IA Drawn Nos. in each package Of 26 tickets
Tickets $i0---Halycw $5--Quaners - 50.
Certificates Of packages Of d Whole Tickets $3.50
III Half " Go
26 Quarter 80 so
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For Endo,ring the Lsesburg Academy and for other
purposes
Class No 5, for 1910
To be drawn in Alexandra, Va on Saturday, the
18th June, 1910
10000 Dollars, 10000 Dollars, 5000 Dollars !
5000 $500 1917
Is- 100 Prizes of 900 Dollars III SC. &c. &c.
Tickets only SlO--Halves $5-Quarters 81 So
Certificates of Packages of25 Whole Tickets $3.50
+" 25 Half 9 65
" % Quarter "' 80 so
STATE OF NEW JERSEY LOTTERY,
Class A, for 1910
To be drawn at Jersey City, NJ j., on Saturday, the
10Th June, 1910.
BRILLIANT SCHEME:
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars 6OOO Dollars!
5000 5000 $500
100 GOO 500
2of 81 1852 of 81 ,2OO--20 of 81 600
% of 5000 of 4O0--40 of 300, &c
IA Drawn Nos. in each package Of 26 tickets.
Tickets only $l0--Halves $5--Quarters So
Certificates Of Packages Of 26 Whole Tickets $3.50
F" 26 Half 65
p" 26 Quarter 80 so
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From the Commercial Adr. q. Journal
FIGURES TELL THE PLAIN TRUTH.
A correct statement of the United States Govern
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SCRAPS, a new number. Mum
~ Der just published, is this day received by F.
TAYLOR, filed with cngravings. !.
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the bill from the Senate granting pre-emption rights
to actual settlers the public lands and, after de
bate which WAS continued till nine o'clock in the
evening, the bill was finally passed without amend
ment 1t therefore only requires the signature of the
President to become a law OF the land
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Tickets only $l0--Halves $5--Quarters Q So
Certificates Of Packages of 26 Whole Tickets $3.50
" % Half 65
20 Quarter " 80 81
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exclamation
AWAY WITH EXPERIMENTS, !
HAVE NO GUIDE BUT THE
CONSTITUTION
And preceded by Major Downing roling a
barrel Of cider and crying out 10 Gen H.
Got most there, Gineral'
Procession Of delegates were, shortly after,
announced the approaching from the North and
South. The Northern procession, including the
delegates from Brattleboro, VT, Winchester,
N. H., Bernardston, Gill; Leyden and North
field, and numbering, according TO the most &C
curate estimate, upwards of a thousand, first
entered upon the ground. Though not as nu-
merous as some of the Southern delegations,
we are confident it was surpassed by none in
the taste Of its decorations, and the fine appear
ance Of those, who composed it; and as contain
ing moreover, representations from our sister
States of Vermont and New Hampshire, we
had every reason to be proud Of IT, To our
Whip brethren Of Brattleboro we return the
most hearty Acknowledgements for the pains
they were at, and the honor they did us, in
coming such distance and into neighboring
State TO mingle their political congratulations
and PRAYERS with ours. They were preceded by
fine band Of music, which was followed by a
wagon bearing q Loo CABIN, OF most perfect
and beautiful construction, and surmounted bv
the motto
HARRISON AND REFORM
and after il followed the Brattleboro' delegates,
with fine banner supporting a bust Of Wash
ington, and presenting the words
'Brattleboro Young Men's Wing association.
MAKE WAY FOR THE GREEN
MOUNTAIN BOYS
GENERAL WILLIAM II. HARRISON,
7He dduocdte Of Liberty.
In the rear Of our Brattleboro' friends came the
delegates from the various towns already men
toned with another band of music.
But by far the most numerous delegation was
that from the South, including delegates from
Montague, Deerfeld, Conway, Ashdeld, Whate-
". Sunderland, Northampton, Amherst, Cum
mington, Goshen, Old Hadley, and Springfield,
numbering at least THREE THOUSAND. The pro
cession was led by Gen. Gardiner Dickinson, Of
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IA Drawn Nos. in each package of &c tickets