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FOE EEsE LADIES.


E9LAIN and fed. cold. silks aud Saiins, great
d variety,
Mousellnc de LANES, Sl'n Striped ChaIiss, &c.
PRINTED Lawns and Cambfcs,
Angle Terre, new and beautiful article,
Heavy lndla S1rinand Satin Leyantlne,
Blue Blk. Gro de Swiss,
Black Italan Lnsrfng,
Glossy black Gro dc Paris,
Flet Shaws, Scafis and Nels,
Lace and other handsome Wells,
FIlei Kid, twisted Silk. and other Gloves, some very
fine aud handsome,
Splendid Boane Ribbons,
Chenelle Cord and Num- Braids,
Black and second mourning Challts, aud Mouse dc
Lrlncs,
Black Canton Grape,
Splendid black and white Blond Laces and Edgings,
Thread Laces, Edgings and Inserting,
Bobinei AMI Cambria do do do
Plain and nemsutch Linen Cambrlc ildbs.
\ large lot of Calicoes Al all prices, to winch we
invite the attention Of he Ladies.
MARTIN, HUNT Il WARD.
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AnllersiCt. II
.1'sk E'EfE'

PURSUANT TO "A deed Of lru>t executed to III e
4 subscriber and VIM. 5. Crawford by Pul
Woodrod q Margaret NJ. his wife. the l2h day
Of August. 1896. aud duly recorded IN the Clerks
Of,e OF the county Of Amherst, shall proceed 10
sell, on the premises, public auction, for cash. on
Saturday the 18Th day OF June ucxt, certain tract
or parcel oil land. in the comfy OF amherst which
the said Woodi ool now sides near The Bullaloe
Springs aiming 307 This land is repre-
ed valuable, aud The lltle supl osed 10 be good :,
but acting Trustee only, such tile is vested IN
tie subscriber III be conveyed.
JOHN THOMPSON, Jr Trustee
Mavo5 tl3J
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UphOlsecri.ng and Paper changing.

NflE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully ia
Il form the citizens OF Lynchburg and the sur
rounding country that they have taken part OF the
sto,e on Main stree, occupied by MIR. VIM Crosbie,
DIR the purpose of carrying on the
Upaolstering and Paper Hanging bs1-
sincss,
where they have just opened handsome assortment
OF French and American Paper Hangngs Of the
latest style aud patterns. which they are prepared To
put up al the shortest notice aud in the nealest
manner.
They also make to order Feather Beds, Cured
Hair and Shuck Mattresses &c.
They also keep hand, Table Oil Cloth, WIN
dow Blinds, Carpeting, &c. &c.
Persons in want Of any thing in their line, are re-
specially invited TO give hem call.
c. DOGGET & Co.
+. S.-OldMatrasscs, Sofas and Chairs, repair
ed IN the hes, manner.
Apr! 80 ON
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Biaeksniths' Tools. viz. bellows, AnyIls, Vices.
siedges, Serew-plales, Files Rnsps Steel &c
SaddIety aud Coaeh Mahcts' Materials, a very ex.
tensYe assortment.
ALSO,
very large and well selected assortment of every
ming IN the Hardware linr. Furniture aud Tools
Lon Cabinet Makers, NH Wfiehts Tanners, &e.-
House Keepers will 6nd Tenders Andirons, Shoy.
els and longs, Knives and Forks. Spoons. Tea
Boards and Walters, Tea kctlcs Bell Metal Kettles
Sauce Pans, Frying Pans, Plated and Brass Candle
sticks, Snnlets aud Trays. Baskets. Mats. Sppl-
toons. Buckets, Tubs. Coffee Mills. Coffee and
Tea Pots, Patent Coffee Pots, Egg Boilc,s, Steal,
Dishes, lrns, Nursery Lamps, Caslors. u sh-
covers Brushes OF all Kinds. Nenellan and other
Blinds. Curtain Bands aud Pas, aud almost every
Kind Cooking Utensils.
ALSO
splendid assortment oil Pocket and Pen Knives,
Scissors Raj rs and Straps, Pistols, Guns, Il flies,
&c.
Shoves, Spades, Forks; Mil, Cross Cut and Pit
Saws;EH>t Steel warranted, Trace, Halter, Log and
Fifth Chit; Nail Rods, and general ASSORTMENT
Of Iron.
lie earnestly invites all persons dealing in his
llnc,io give hun call he is determined 10 I'll
both at whole sale and reaas cheap as similar q sd
can be had in Virginia. Merchants before gong
To Richmond would do well 10 examine tho sIot
aud prices At the SIGN OF TIE GOLDEN AN
VII.
Ian
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GEEsdn I,k.A.sE.

WE HAVE lately received very large stoeb
w OF inc aud snperfne Ingram and Bruse
Garpeling, to which particularly invite the /
tenJon OF our friends, as being very desirable OIL
account Of the patterns aud qualify, as well as h
price. BURTON u kol)ES
Oct o. lsu
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SAAE OF a NEGRO MEAN.

I'M Satutd y, the 9Th day June nexl, before the
~ front duor Of the Marker House, in the town of
Lynchbulg there will be sold, at public auction,
torcasb, likely young negro MAN. n1nmed 10.
SEPH. The sale will be made in pursuance OF de-
cree Of the Cneuit Superior Court OF La" and Chm
Gerry for the County OF Campbell, entered up at The
last term, in the of = llockaday rs. Frazier"
The tile is believed be good, hui shall sell and
convey such interest only as the deed aforesaid
vests IN me. NJ. II. GARLAND, Com'r.
May7 t6Je
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MARCH, 90
.S'HTEGE.

UNIT q MARTIN associated with them in
a Il business on the Isl inst, John WARD, Jr.
the business will in future be conducted under tie
firm of MARTIN, HUNT x WARD.
Thankful for The liberal patronage heretofore
ceived. they solicit the same for the new firm.
Feb IL
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EEvE.DOLLARs REWARD.

S NAY I'D from my plantation about n week
- since. Bay Mare, long tail. or ? ,,ns old
eau on yoke when she left. The above reward
VIII be paid Tor her delivery Ia me in Amheist.
HENRY ). LANGuORNE.
MAY 81 =,
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Lancaster a 3ryaHs.
E,E,@E' s.FgE

a LII persons indebted To the late concern OF
"a Lancaster ~ Bryant, will please cali aud pay
oil their respective accounts as longer indnlg,
cannot be gwen. WILSON L. BRYANT.
Surviving partner.
M,,cIR
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-05-28

NEOFFATS VEGETABLE LIFE MEDICINES
VI These Medicines indebted Tor tlcif their
manifest action IN purifying the springs and channels OF
life aud cudnng them will renewed tone aud sgor. In
ny co,ed which have been mnde public ard IN almost
every species Of disease which the human iune ube,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-05-28

T HAVE THREE TRACTS OF LAND, in
4 the county Of Amherst. that nm DESTROYS TO
sell. for Scrip of the James River Il kanawha Com
pany, Tor the bonds of the said company guaran-
iicd by the commonwealth. The first tract contains
about d. 0 acres, aud is situated within ore and
half miles of the courthouse OF the county, is we'll
improved. with large brick dwelling house, be-
sides framed barn and other buildings, upwards of
900 in woods. Another tact lies within three
four miles of Pedlar Mills the tarnrlle
constructing between Lynchb0fg and the Bu'loe
Springs contains 400 acres and some buildings:
both these tracts in good ncighboihnods The
third Ira CT is wholly in woods and lies the Fol
". in Amherst. ami contains about $40 acres
Possession for seeding be gwen AT the usual
time IN the fall and full possession The lst oil Janu
AIRY next. Mr.. Howell l.. Brown will shew the fst
tract and Robeu II. Garter the sreond, aud the sub.
sciiber resides At Amherst Coun House.
JOHN THOMPSON Jr.
Amherst CT. Innse. MaY p Is
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1s.sDGISo
"THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN y

,u5.shei sei-reehg (erery Monday and 7hursdavJ al
Fsur Dollars FER asnu payable adraace No snJserip
ti,s be receced fora shorter period Than sir
-, paper mH be discontinued frcept tie discrtoa otfc
EtlsrsJ uaM all arredrages paid.
RPADVER TISEMENTS insertedat5 80 cents per square
or ic.sJ the first insertion, and 81 cents for erery suisse
a 81 Insertion.
* 'vOB PRINTING ereeutedneday and erpciitiously
reasonable terms.
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May
peBDgNG ba0EssFlS R5Ols SALE.

ID URSUANTto the PROVISIONS Of deed OF trust,
Il executed by Jno. Thurman TO the undersigned
as trustees bea ing dale ooh day Of April 1910 and
duly recorded IN the Hastings Court Clerks Office
for the town of Lynchhurg he under,g ned will on
tie 10Th day OF June next, at the Markelhouse. in
the town OF Lynchburg. sell, by way ofpubic auction
for cash, OF g riding horses with saddle aud bride
to Gao being the Nurses, saddles aud brides
in said trust mentioned. The title is believed be
good, but acting trustees we will convey such tItle
only as said deed vests in US.
TuO'S. DILLAHD. 1p.,..oo.
N. SCHOOLFlELD, s
May % tl0J
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FDE.SSDE ET'EG.s'.

rE,IE term Of copartnershp. between the sub
4 scrhefs, will expire by limitation, on The last
day OF April, at which time there will be dlssoiu-
ion by mutual consent
1t is desirable that accounts should be closed
Immediately We therefore hope that all persons m
lebted to the concern will call, possible,
on one of us for settlement, Thos. b., the son
of ID iloleombe, who is authorised 10 assist us IN
the settlement. All persons who may have claims
against the firm. will bring them forward IN order
that they may be adjusted.
WM. l. uOLGOMBE. NJ. D.
RO. S. PAYNE. NJ. ID.
Appllcaons Tor the services of ellher of after
The 81 Of Nav. will be made TO Dr. H. al his resi-
tlrnce and 10 Dr. p at his Office formerly occupied
by u.s. H. d /.
Apf % Is
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Anil 9
Sgsnus AND ROOFS.

z HAVE now in store 30 boxes Shoes and Boots
d which l will sell by wholesale o, ,ela,l.
G. PHELPS.
May l9 Is
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gsED.S sstbEEL, EynCh6arS,
E0ss EEENE.

fENIIE SUBSCRIBER wishing 10 withdraw roS'
Il tie business Of tavern keeping, offers i9r INT
Tor the balance Of the year. this well known rsah-
lishmenr, which is suuated on Main street, a few
docs above Liberty warehouse, and nearly opposite
Planters warehouse. 1t has good stables, and con
venent and neyer-idDg sprlng OF the best water in
town.
The subscriber would likewise sell all the Tavern
Furniture; and if secured, reasonable Time would
be allowed the purchaser in which to make pay
ment
70 person desirons of engaging in the business
Of tavern keeping, aud capable OF conducting H. this
Hotel offers great inducements; and to such per
son the proprietor would be willing lease II, after
the expiration of The present year. FOR term OF years
Application To be made
ALLEN J. CRENSHAW.
Nav
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II. IL. x n q FL IL YsED y
Lynchbur.. Va,

iery Sddaierg, Guns, &c
KEEPS constantly Ion
sale, Building Materials
viz Locks and Hinges Of
all kinds. Bolts, l.atches.
Screws, Mails, Glass &c.,
Carpenters Tools. VIZ =
Flames, Saws, Chlssels,
AneeIs, Squares, Axes,
Hpp,p,a I.t. k.t. u 49,.
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BARGAINS. RAHGAENs!!
L HAVE JUST received al my Slure, Bank square,
IL my supply of
&ssFsE.E'f1 c.CoDS,

So sE.F'fr @ O DIF,e,
which comprises large aud general assortment
They were purchased in the Northern cities, eener-
ally al very low prices, and will be sold low 10 all
who may favour me with a call ! respectfully soil
cit ny old customers and friends and the pubic gen
eralIy to cail and examine before purchasing, rs
am determined TO sell cheap fur cash. have an nn-
usually large stock OF Cloths, Cassmeres, Summer
Cloths AID VeslInes, winch am enabled 10 sell At
reduced prices. Also, Gods sulabln iar Boy
summer clothing, together with large and general
assortment Of
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RGAa,el ~.

a. sVVV hand and lots sale low for cash
BRYANT & YOUNG.
April
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-05-28
READY MADE CLOTHING.

Persons wishing to purchase such viii do well u
call and examine before purchasing.
NJ. HART
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Tract Of Land.

adjoining the above, containing 357 acres, Of which
so acres are cleared and under good fence the
balance we'll timbercd and some of good tobacco
Land.
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Al DvV.EEEF.s'es HOUSE,

-E&..A hastbree rooms below, aud two above, and
has lately undergone thorough repair; the other
improvements consist Of a good Ice House. kch.
en-, Negro Houses, Tobacco Barns with single
roofs. and all other necessary Houses, well built and
nearly new. The Fencing is all FIST rale About
half the Land is cleared the balance well timbered.
AT The same time and place. shall sell another
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Nuh great rcspeCi your obedient sersaFt,
JOSEPH DUNCAN.


C,l PRESTON, MILITARY toMMIrTEE, SENATE.
Such IS the language vi Gen. Joseph Duncan, 10
relation to this u1iII--a good " htg,--an uppusei
ct llie pre- seuI administrators and one q" The brave
companions OF lie gallant Cog suU, wlTn lac dtso-
beyed sen. ilarusous orders. aud defended Fore
Sauduskv at at haSdrds HIS description oil the
t,aHsac TONS m lie lot at the inr, minute add
eApltcH; and III the same prapoioh as u Is eac na-
ted tiisc.thc gaisrut Creghdn M ihe estimation OF
al, military men, II Is Calculated 10 10 deerdds and
destroy the military character OF Geo. iiar,lson.-
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ana BITS, Adzes, Drawing koWes Cages. &c.
blaebsmiths' Tools. viz: bellows. Any,ls. Vices,
a'edees, serew.plates, Files. Rasps, Steel, &c.
SaddIery aud Coaeh Makers Materials, very ex.
tenslpe assortment
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May l6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-04-07
Friday .7prii 3, lsi0.
IN GEN 1E

The bill to make appropriation for the conlinna.
ton ofthc Cumberland road through the States oil Ohio
Indiana and Illinois, occupied the chief part Of this
DAYS sitting. 1t was debated BY Mr.. CLAY, MIR
Mr.. SMITH OLA, Mr., WHITE Of the
same State, and Mr. YOUNG.
The question was taken ordering the bill 10 be
enprosscd for third reading, and decided follows:
Ifas-Alessrs Allen Benton, Buchanan, Davis, Full.
ton, Grundy Linn, Merrick Nicholas, Porter, Robin
son, SEWER Smith Of Ia, Sturgeon, Tallmadge, Tap.
pan, Webster, White, Wright, Yonng-20
.Ggs-NIessrs. Anderson, Brown, Calhoun, Clay Of
Clay of Ky, Clayton, Criitenden, Cn,hber'
Dixon, Henderson, Hubbard, King, InInpkln, Phelps
Pierce Prentss, Preston, Roane, Rugglcs, Smith oil
Conn, Southland, S'range-:2
So the bill! was re cctcd.
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House Of Representatives, which motion having oeeh
adopted, :, tho p,r,;.s
Mr. DAVIS said it was all important TO Tue pnl'les
concerned that this bill should be disposed OF al once
md hence il would be necessary again 10 REFER
TIC amendment was one which met hs entire approval,
and would have been inserted in the orighai Dill, "ad
h No, supposed that the law of 1903 covered the woie
ronnd Ii related TO the return OF the seamen TAKEN
ont by these ships, aud made The laws Tor the Pioee
ton Of scamcn equally apply 10 vessels engaged IN me
whale fishery The amendment was proper, ana ne
hon.d il would be concurrcd IN by The Senate. IL
was all important that this bill should be passed; N
Joad il ought long since TO have become law lie
trusted therefore, the amendment might be concnrreu
in and the bill for the signature OF The President
The mendmcnt was concurred IN
On motion of Mr.. MOUTON, the bill to confirm
claims Ia lands in the district between the Rio Hondo
md sabine rivers was taken up, and after being con-
;dered was ordered to be engrossed for third read
ing. ,n.N ~, L:u e. ,h ,,;r
If Jacob Greaves was taken up, and after being DIS
cnssed was ordered be engrossed for third reading
The Senate then took up the bill for The continual
,on of the Cumberland road in the States oil ONO,
Indiana and Illinois; which subject was discussed by
Mc,srs CLAY of Kentucky, CLAY OF Alabama,
PRESTON, YOUNG, WEBSTER CALHOUN, and
WHITE. till after four o'clock, when
The Senate went into Executive session, and after.
adjourned
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has been known TO support, You kao,o, that all his
acts contradict professions which You 50 tr'umPnahy
ouote You kRoir that If he be nor the honest Demo
crat which you profess to believe, ne was me saiS
Sc. and if you be the honest and 'Rfehgem pat'o.'
YOU would have think you, was your Jury ou ri.
ssnn,ortea him at that time: but you kmoc yon fiui
cniea bis nrete nsions then You know, that u ~, . no
ao,c an active member Of an Abolition r ~
been. from his youth np--aye, IRON t'e sssmaa
s sc bic ooe.'; vow knolr, that though day cailea
Ia h.s virtually refused to out openly, and
,rnu his sentiments upon this vitality important ques
non moreover you do knolr, that he IS emphaneaiy
rho candidate Of the Aboltionsts-that II was oy .
management that he received the nomination oi ''e
Convention and that il is by their ctors tha' you
"a cleo, him You know that those ilcndIsh hcehu'a
res oplace their trust in him that the oa'e "i -
his election is adding TO their strength ana ni -
daily and hourly; you knolc, that theS are W. Sn,b
ready and threatening, aye, Mrc"ien",s ~ ahn
with vengeance; you know, tha' assis@a ;orn which
Il il ia not checked nou, will, at no distant Joy -
our land 10 "rock with commotioh anu NV 49, ~,
with blood" And knowing all ms you 10 N"J''
IN supporting Harrison you are pe.,ay"s Wv ,ouords
,n,ares,s Of the South and playing the traitor om
orr naive State But this is not all mat you ""0"
Won knop, that the Richmond Wing is the mos, sc.'
rilous and vulgar sheet probably III t.ie M'o A.. :,
certainly in this Commonwealth lou h"o", u'u, ~
has despatched you with more low 'pus' , * nal
IA the lot of any public man. You 6non u So no. sh
,non Won branded your forehcad and sent you ro'.
political Cain-and yet you knoe, that now aiio.u
Won The most exquisite delight to snuff up the reekng
fumes of its fusome battery and moreover you Inoe
that you are ready to lick the hand which SNORT , ,e
since tweaked your nose, and to tucKie 10 inc man
Who must despse you now even more than he once
hated you. -, 80 90
s,u,{,, .,i &C ,i.e f".'o - "'f""h yon ar"
wcl aware | shall make II business to collect GER
tain others for your consideration, lest the convenient
memory with which Nature has blessed you shond ena-
bic YOU TO forget in the Of your new allies, how
much like political traitor you must appear IN me
eyes of all men MUM
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WAR DEPARTMENT, March q, lai0

Sir: have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt OF
cnnv Of the resolution Of the House of Representa-
lives Of the OH instant, referred to this Department by
your directions, with instructions to report any spec',
fc information in possession OF Tue var 81,
,,;,, =, tho present British naval armament on the
lakes and lie periods when the increase Of force be-
v"nd h stipulation of the convention of 1917 were
veruv made on different points Of tn" Lake frontier
The resolution immediately referred 10 haIo'
C,enarol Scott and oil. cEc"rs who have been serv-
na IN th Lake frontier for any information in their
nnsscss;on or in their power Immediately 10 procure,
ppon the subject, and search is making tor such as
may be ON the files of the Department
now enclose for yonr information copy OF 'Ie re-
trnr A. soon As reports are received from The other
officers S called upon, and the examination of the files OF
,ha pspar,meni is completed, any additional informa
ton which may be thus procured VIII be immediately
laid before you.
J. r. POINSETT
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f'riday, .4Drii ,.
TTHHY, -IpiH D.
In1tSr or REpP E>sEN1' tTItFS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House resumed the consideration OF the uni
nshed business OF the morning hour, being the print
ing of certain testimony in relation to the New Jersey
Election.
Mr. FILLMORE resumed and concluded his re-
marks.
Mr. CRABB entered into some explanation after
which he urged strongly that the debate should now be
closed
Mr. CUSHING having obtained the floor said he
had sought il for time III order 10 bring tins dis
cussion 10 a close He begged leave to say that this
debate obstucting, it did during the morning hour
the whole public business, had become public nui.
sance. He moved the previous question. Cries OF
"Good, good
Mr. CAMPBELL, of South Carolina, appealed to
Mr. Gushing to withdraw the demand for only ten min
ulcs; and he pledged himself not to occupy the House
longer than that time.
Mr. WISE suggested that his colleague, Mr.. Bots)
member of the committee, and who was very much
interested in this matter in personal view, was not
present. Mr. w. did not know what the gentleman
from South Carolina designed TO say, but he hoped
that, if 1t any thing which required explanation or
reply from his colleague, opportunity would be given
for reply. Mr.. w. reason why The debate should
not be arrested now
After some desultory conversation, Mr.. CUSHING
said that gentlemen all around him objected to hia
withdrawing the demand for the previous question, he
must persist in it.
And the call for the previous question having been
seconded, the question was ordereu 10 be taken.
Mr.. RICE GARLAND proposed to modify his
amendment TO read as follows:
And that the said committee be instructed TO report
the evidence referred to it the 9th of March, which
was delivered to the chairman Of the committee previ.
Gus to the report being adopted and which the majority
refused to open send to the Speaker TO be opened
order that it might be considered, and that the same
be printed
Which proposed modification the SPEAKER decided
to be out of order
And the question being then taken the first branch
Of the main question, 10 wit, the amendment of Mr..
Garland, it agreed to
On the second branch Of the main question, TO wit,
the resolution Of Mr.. Campbell that gentleman asked
the yeas and nays which ordered and being taken
were, yeas l47, nays3.
So both branches Of the main question adopted
Mr.. PICKENS, on leave, presented certain docu.
ments from the u S. Consul at Canton, (Mr. Snow in
addition 10 those already laid before the House. which
on motion Of Mr. P, were referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be printed
On leave given, Mr.. BRIGGS offered resolution
providing that The rules of the House, as amended
be printed; which was adopted.
The SPEAKER laid before the House sundry pack.
ages of dispositions in relation 10 the New Jersey cleo
ton, which, on motion Of Mr.. CAMPBELL of South
Carolina, were referred to the Committee Of Elections
The House then proceeded to the private orders Of
the day, aud considered number Of bills,
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The Senate bills on the SPEAKERS table, were then
severally taken up and REFEREED after which,
Th b1I n secure the freedom Of elections, and to
nreyen Tie interference oiFederal officers herein was
taken up; and
Mr. BELL addressed the House at great length IN
;ts sunnor, Mr.. B., however, before finishing, gaze
way at the earnest solicitation Of Mr. Curtis Mr. Reed
Mr. Sal,onsta and other gentlemen, LOT MOTION 10
80 49, f.,m;,,ee Of the Whole the Senate bill to
remit the penalties paid by vessels engaged in the whale
fishery and 10 lcgalizc their registers, which had been
remarked from The Committee on Commerce with an
amendment 80 No.
No deposition was mad" !" the BILL !, Inc amoaa"en,
was agreed TO- and the BILL amended, reported TO the
House when !, was read a third tme and pissed forth
with.
Ar REII then resumed the floor, bnt after occupy
nu il for very short time, yielded TO motion for I'D
ournment.
And lhereupon, the House adjourned