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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-03

We have received from Washington capital article,
Democratic Members Of Congress, on The Bankrupt
Lac. 1t takes for it's text II. Clsys decaration IA
link in tie great system Of Hing measures-an
poses oil the schles of system which this "auda.
arocai Of Mr. Clay herads forth We shall pub
lish the paper as possible.
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II The lst No. Of Structures on Mr. CIays sn.
Texas letter, from the pen of able Correspondent
will appear on TUESDAY.
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Tuesday, April 30, 1874.
IN SENATE

Mr. FAIRFIELD presented the credentials Of The
Hon. John NJ. Niles, elected Senator by The Legsla-
of Connecticut for six years, commencing the 4h
day Of March, lS43, which read
Mr.. JARNAGIN expressed hope, that the oath
would not be administered until the capacity of the
Senator to take it properly inquired into. He
thought this due alike to the Senator and the
country, and would be happier than himself, If,
upon investigations the apprehensions entertained upon
this subject should prove to be unlounded.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD said he was instructed by Mr.
Niles express his willingness that full and sa'lsac
tory investigation should be had upon this subject,
and his acquesccuce in any measure that the Senate
might deem proper for that purpose.
Mr.. JARNAGlN expressed his satisfaction at the
information, and submitted the following resolution.
Resoired That the credentials presented to the Sc
nate of the election of John NJ Niles, to be Senator
of the u s. from the State of Connecticut, be referred
to o Select Committee consisting Of five members, who
shall be instructed inquire into the election return
and qualification Of the said John M. Niles, and into
his capacity ct this time to take The oath prescribed by
the Constitution of the United States.
The resolution was discussed Mt considerable length
by Messrs. JARNAGIN, FAIRFIELD, ALLEN,
TAPPAN, BUCHANAN, WRIGHT, and CRlTTEN-
DEN, when it was agreed to without division, and
hle>srs. Jaroagin, Benton, Berrien, Wright, and
McDuilie were appointed the committee.
The PRESIDENT pro tenn. submitted report from
the Secretary of war; reply to resolution OF Inc Be-
nate of the Sd inst relative to payments made 10 Che
TOhts IHuiaUS
Memorials against the annexation of Texas were
presented by Mr. WRIGHT from Ontario county,
York. and the city OF New York; and by MIR. CLAY
TON from citizens of Delaware.
Mr. WRIGHT presented letter from Charles Gin
ton the subject of improvement in the construc-
lion of bomb-shells.
Memorials against the reduction of the tariff were
presented by MIR. WHITE, from citizens OF South
Bend Indiana; and by Mr. MILLER, from citizens OF
New Jersey.
On motion by Mr. ATCHlsoN, the bill to encour-
age the setisHen Of the Oregon Territory was made
the order of he day for Monday next
Tine Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF
the calendar of private bs-and afterwards adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
motion was submitted, proposing 10 terminate the
debate on the tariff bill on Wednesday, May s; bat the
House refused 10 consider it.
The House then resolved itself into Committee oil
The Whole, Mr. Hopkins in The chair, and proceeded
to the consideration of the bill for the modification oil
the tariff
Messrs ALBERT SMITH, BOYD, C. B. SMITH,
MARSH, KING, and BIDLACK, severay addressed
the committee when it rose, reported progress, AND the
House adjourned
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CoNGREss.-Tussday's Proceedings.

In the Senate, 10 day, The credentials of the Hon.
John NJ. Niles, who was elected by the Legislature of
Connection, senator from that State for six years
from and after the 18th day of March last, pre-.
sened; and being read, Mr.. Fairfield moved as the
senator present, that he be qualified Mr.. Jarna-
gin, in consequences of the rumors abroad that the
senator elect was suffering under some malady, sub
med resolution for the appointment, by the Chair,
OF committee of five, 10 inquire into his quaifcao
and capacity bsfore permitting him to take his seat
TINS course being acceptable TO the gentleman whom
peculiarly concerned, acquiesced in by all sides,
without however, admitting the constitutional right Of
that body to institute any inquiry into The capacity of
senator's The Chair authorised 10 appoint the CON-
m'tee and Meesrs. Jarnugin, Benton, Berren Wright,
and McDuihe were designated to constitute it. The
Senate then acted upon and ordered several bills Of
private nature be engrossed for third reading.
The House, at early hour, went into Committee OF
the Whole on the subec, of the tariff, and continued
The discussion of that subject the whole day Globe
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Mr.. CLAY'S EiGSfTy,

''Tl- other cay, ! heard Mf. CLAY declare =, 49,
Courthouse door, IN the city OF Lexington. 10 no
crowd that surrounded BIN, that John Tyler was a.
base Traitor Benedict Arnold or Aaron Burr-,h,
he vas cishonoIed and dishonoratl, man ard H.,
no honorable man ought or would h Id Office undo,
hun that for his ,reachery to his party, he ought 10 bs
deserted 80 that he should be compelled 10 resca,
ihirk give his words know give the substance
OF them as the hundreds that heard hun can tp.,,f,
IS well As myself c. Pampht copy Speech of RoJt,,
bicti.Te, at the bhi.e Sulphur Springs, Ky, ~ Sept,
ic43 F'''
Yet this man, thug violent in his temper, and un,s
strained IN ITS ndrlg ence, pressed upon US tor the
highest Office IN the word VIVA, principle or man would
be SALE, this arrogant Dictator were to be clothed
Win 'ha iull power OF the Executive and his head
turned with the incense OF his @orshippers;
Mr.. Clay, in his speech al Augusta, sssirnsd tba
reasons why, he SAID, he had supported John o Adams
in 1925 le oniir, Of course the temptation If h.. 80
made ihs Secretary of State "Of the nrisdo,n ami -
priety Of that rhoice, (Sr. Adam.D nme had ,r,,,.
lc:H decided" Yes, forsooth time has dec,det Mo,
he the widest projector--hs creates, bs,.,.,
in the assertion Of unconstitutional powers IN IN, =;
ternal AFFAIRS and the most unfortunate MANAGE, -
our foreign relationship most destitute of com
mon sense-,he least productive Of public bsnes,.
Time have, indeed proved II by the whole course IS
his Administrations from his Light house in The skss
Message, down 10 his Panama Mission as well ,s h.
the indignant verdict of free ope. But Mr. ia.
was his right haad man-his Secretary of Slatesrd
he is identified with Mr. Adams that he ,r,b,
to be held responsible for his election, as well A.
IN TACT for the origin, progress, and Disgrace OF HI.
administration. This is the man John q Adams Who
has since turned out lactous Abol and thor,
IN the side of the South; and presume, Mr. CLAW
may also say, that thine has pretty yell decided the
wisdom and ptopTiety' of his course, and Mr. Claws
choice.
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sale OF EaLU.aBLE PROPERTY

1 II
LIN pursuance of an authority contained in the last
will and testament of ]. H. Howell, deceased, said
will being Of probat in the Orphans Court for the
county Of Washington, in the District of Columbia,
the undersigned executors therein named, will offer
for sale, on Tuesday, the 4th Of Juno next, at
o'clock, P. NJ, the following described property IN
the city of Washington, viz:
lot Of ground in square No. 363, about so feat
front south street, commencing from tho north
west corner of street south and 10th street west
and running with the line Of 10th street west 100
feet in dePth together with the two two-story fams
buildings thereon.
This property is commodiously and pleasantly Sit
uated fronting the public Mall and distant but few
minutes walk from the public Departments, the Con-
tire Market and the business part of the city. Each
house has a brick basement above ground, and COM
tains eight excellent rooms.
Each lot Of ground and house to be sold separately.
Sale in front Of the promises. sr-r-.
Terms-$500 cash on each lot and house !; the be-
lance, with interest from day Of sale, in three equal
payments, at six, twelve and eighteen months Such
title as has been vested in tho executors will be- con
veyed to the purchasers and deed of trust taken 70
secure the balance of the purchase money.
A. P. SKINNER,
GABRIEL MORAN,
Executor.
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
mayl6-dts Auctionssr
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.Vb.ytAaE W faa yNAtsiA tlAA ssllels

sehsettrh tf TEE oSNEsfx fg1s gSfscEi
fhs Hahsta Blth abBiishlhS ibis 5fieel was 10:
botted frdif the GohhilttSe Oh Pubic Lands, and
the same wad passed item. con.
DoRR MEMORIAL.
Mr.. BURKE, from the select committee oil
the Rhode Island memorial, submitted report
with motion to print. and that its consideration
be postponed until the first Monday in December
next.
Notice was given of minority report, which
was also ordered to be printed and postponed.
SMITHSONIAN REQUEST.
A bill was reported from the select committee
respecting the management and disposition of the
aforementioned fund.
REDUCTION OF MEMBERS PAY, ETC.
A joint resolution from the Committee on Re-
trenchment, fixing Monday next as the day for
considering the several bills before the House for
reducing and retrenching, among other things,
the pay of members, ,oaS laid ON the table.
Reports having been gone through with, the
House took up the CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL,
and passed upon amendments. The Naval APP
preparation bill was next taken up.
The amendment proposed by Mr.. HUNT, Of
New York, to restrict the expenditure Of half the
amount appropriated for the Navy to the first
half year, was rejected by | III to 36.
An amendment, appropriating $4,000 for the
purchase of American hemp, and requiring that
domestic hemp shall be bought for Government
use in preference to the foreign, provided it can
be had as cheap as the latter, was adopted by
ayes "a, noes 81.
The amendment aboshing the spirit ration in
the Navy was adopted.
The amendment abolishng flogging in the SER
vice was agreed to.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed.
The previous question was moved on it's pas
sage.
The Bill was passed
The House adjourned.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
WASHINGTON, May {

WASHINGTON, May Is, 1874.
Having called upon Samuel Raub Assistant DOOrkeep-
the House of Representatives, for bill Of $43 3d.
for which have got judgment. A few days after he
called upon at the COLUMBIAN ACADEMY, about the
last week of April and proposed to pay $50 the first
of May (hen he would draw his pay,) and give
for the remainder ninety days. told him would call
upon him in few days, and make the arrangement that
we would not disagree. Accordingly called upoh him
the Capitol requested Of the pages to inform him
that wanted to him. He came, and remarked very
insoently that he would pay cents that he
would plead the the Act of insolvency Remarked that
officer of the House of Representatives of the United
States ought not to disgrace himself by doing So lie
he h Of upon him.
He out assumed the utmost haughness, and inso-
lenty asked me, what now 2" asked him why he APP
pointed the time to settle with me- If he did intend
do So Al this time the noise that he made, drew the at
tenon of of the bystandes He turned and looked
into the Representative Hail. then said to me In the most
yourself we fighting people here !; and remarked
at the tme you old scamp you have often
sold the bed blankets, &c. from the widow and orphan
This is palpable he have never in my life sold one
cents worth of property for rent although have lost
much. / have lived in this city for 80 years. and ought
be pretty well known defy any person to prove what
only Insulting me- but the National Legislature which
he calls fighting people. He thinks by this means TO scare
those whom he owes honest debts. II those who have
the regulation of the affairs Of church and state would
pay proper attention those in their employment and
that they accordingly, they would do an infinite
service to the community and reflect great honor upon
themselves
Their being employed officers of Government en-
ables them debts that they intend TO
pay and hey had chance would commit any act rather
than pay their honest debts.
again observe that if the actions of those who govern
the affairs of church and state would correspond with
their pretensions the community would get clear of such
fellows, and their places would be supplied by honest
men.
All that have stated here can prove and submit it
to the honorable members of our National Legislature, to
the citizens of Washington, and the public in general
JOHN MCLEOD.
p. S. Such men this Raub often forced upon the
community by bargain and corruption. Il is thought by
some that this braggart obtained his Office by this method
1t may be considered that he fills his situation WELL when
he orders person that calls upon him for an honest debit
to begone, and tells him that fighting people here
meaning himself and the honorable House Of Represent
tatives Surely the public and honorable RePresen-
tatves ought be acquainted with the conduct OF their
servants.
e8- ). MI.
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nD CASKS, 10 f3lf fassS HUI basl Ries laaaisk
nan Ghf Hdbb Susan; Ku,A Ctatisst9b.
Fdt sale by LAMBERT b MchkNGTE,
Jest Uniut Wharf, Alexandria
FOR RENT

"a FOX RENT.
HH4 THE subscriber has for rent, two dew two
story brick houses, with attlcs and back building each
containing ten rooms, and good stables, carriage
with every convenience and comfort possible.
The subscriber and family, (three in number, }
would like, II convenient, to board with one of the
tenants, he furnishing his own rooms ~
Persons wishing to examine the houses will find
the keys at Mr. Wannalls store of 9th street
west and street north, where the above houses are
located.
For further particulars apply to the subscriber on
Maryland avenue, near d street.
May 29-3tw2w VIM ID. ACKEN
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HEADQU.ARTERS!

Nv HE.1DQU.1hIEHS!
J. HE policy of the public in encouraging quackery
is to me speculative science, whose data is often
vague and, in conclusion subject to the yest abuse.
The error of misleading the many visters to this Me
tropos when principle is founded upon the fact Of
auor without its real quality, and knowledge Of that
the most Of all wonderful arts physiognony, in hair
dressing; and If there should be failure upon the
part OF the OPERATOR reasoning minds do not in gen
eral apply the same to professors, which is within
themselves compound of facts, affections, and cor.
rcctness not TO be controlled by mere conecturing
imagination, while the multiplied relations of the
mere possessors, and not the professors, are con-
stanty battling with isolated considerations. Never
theless this great oversight upon their part has cor
rected an which will be the entire overthrow
of quackery; which error the Egyptians, who at a
very early period distinguished for their knowledge
and skill in this truly dearbought alent-hey, above
all people, appreciated perfection in all professors
similar method was practised by the Greeks lit is
said to have been their CUSTOM proposed or intro
Quoted by Niclioai and by Xenophon, that who ever
dare to assume that which they had not acquired by
date death The Romans, the headquarters Of all
literature, adopted the same method Eneas, their
great poet subscribed his name in accordance. The
language used by that great and good man is this
the inference from this conviction that quacksa,,
when encouraged by any people, is an epit, is fact
undeniable Too much has been done for this sect,
and that the greatest advantage would be useful by
cleansing away the notwithstanding and adhcring
to few rational professors. That from erecting any
new superstructure upon this discordant ruin Of
quacEery which had already crumbed beneath the
weight OF their own unnecessary lumber. 96a3
"Blow winds, come racks, or at least
The quacks will die with harness on their backs
Quacks, beware thou keep me from the light
But if we, G. & D., fail not in our deep intent,
Thou shalt not live"
CARTER s. DUGGER,
Third street, few doors above Penn. av.
may 25-3tw3w
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rs TEMPERANCE Mass MEETING AT THE CARR
On Sunday evening" at o'clock, on the East
ern Portco, there will be general meeting of the
friends of temperance, to celebrate the final passage
of the Joint rule by Congress excluding the sale Of
all Intoxicating drinks from the CAPITOL. Hon. Mr..
Belser and other advocates Of the cause will address
the meeting
june
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TEMPERANCE CONCERT
LAST OPPORTUNITY

II COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT will be given
to Mr.. PLArr and FAMILY by the Freeman's Vigilant
Total Abstinence Society on Monday euensng at the
Washington Assembly Room. The Hon. Messrs. HUB
SON, CATLIN, WRIGHT, aud BELsER have consented to
address the meeting. Mr.. PLArT and family will
sing Of their best Temperance Odes and Duets.
Further particulars will be given in Mondays paper
Tickets, with the programme, can be had of Mr..
George Savage, on Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th
street. and at Mr.. Cammack's store street, near
the Treasury building June SGT
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER laid before the House a com.
munication from the Postmaster General, in
which this official complains of remarks and
charges made in debate some time since by Mr.
Garrett Davis, of Kentucky, in reference to the
interference of special post office agent in the
canvass between himself and Mr.. Robert Wick
life.
Mr.. DAVIS reiterated his charges, and stood
ready to substantate them, and was proceeding
with a statement of facts, when he was inter-
rupted by Messrs. Dawson, Hammett, and others,
who objected to his making speech.
Mr.. ID. said he had no such design, but he
wished merely to say that if Mr.. Wckliffe, or
any friend Of his, desired an investigation in this
matter, he stood ready to meet it, and TO prove
all he had said in the premises.
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON rose with resolution,
and prefaced it's presentation by observing that
the language of Mr.. D. now seemed to be differ
ent from what it was on the occasion complained
of by the Postmaster General.
Mr.. D. here interrupted Mr. j., by nquiring in
what respect his present remarks differed from
the former.
Mr.. JOHNSON then read short extract from
Mr.. DIS remarks, as published in the Intelligent
Ger.
Mr.. d. said that portion Of his argument which
the gentleman from Tennessee had read was not
that of direct charges, but inferences from facts
which he had submitted, and the correctness Of
which he left the public to judge.
Mr.. JOHNSON went on to say that if Mr..
DPS statements were true, he had no hesitation
in affirming that the Postmaster General ought
to be inpeached if not true, it was equally the
duty of the House to vindicate him before the
public.
He then submitted resolution, and moved the
previous question, referring the matter to the
Committee on Post Office and Post Roads, with
instructions to investigate the matter, and au.
thority to send for persons and papers.
The resolution was adopted.
Subsequently Mr. DAVIS submitted an addi-
tionaI resolution, instructing the same committee
to inquire into the abuse of authority and maver-
sation in office of the Postmaster General.
The resolution was objected to, and
Mr.. DAVIS moved suspension of the rules,
and asked the yeas and nays, which were order
ed, and stood yeas SO, nays 80; SO there not be-
ing two-thirds, the rules were not suspended.
Various reports were made from several OF the
standing committees.
Among the reports was one from the Commit
tee of Ways and Means by Mr. MCKAY, Of a
bill appropriating upwards of 100000 for certain
purposes connected with the Navy.
Mr. ADAMS asked if this was not the same
thing that was attempted to be made part of the
Navy Appropriation bill!
Mr.. MCKAY said it was and he had given no.
tice then, that he should move it in separate bill.
Mr.. ADAMS moved to lay the bill on the ta-
ble but the motion was rejected, and the bill was
referred to the Committee OF the Whole.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1914.
SENATH.

The following petitions were presented
Mr.. SEMPLE, certain petitions for pre-emp-
ton rights.
Mr. STURGEON, two or three from Phila-
dephia, asking that the terms required to entitle
foreigners to citizenship may be extended to 81
years.
Mr.. WOODBURY., memorial from gentle
men Of the Geological Association, in reference
to certain maps.
Mr.. ARCHER, memorial from Norfolk boz
rough against any change in the tariff. Also,
memorial from Philadelphia, asking a change in
the naturalization laws. Mr.. A. said, as other
gentlemen who had presented similar petitions
had taken occasion to express their dissent from
the prayer that 81 years may be required to make
citizens of aliens, he would take occasion, OH the
contrary, to express his entire concurrence with
it, and he promised further that, if no one else
moved in the matter, he would.
Mr.. CHOATE, from the Committee on the Lii
brary, reported bill for the relief of the National
Institute.
Also, by leave introduced bill for the pur-
chase. and construction of Morses Telegraph
from Washington TO New York city.
The Senate took up the "bll to provide for
the remission of duty on railroad iron in certain
cases.
Mr.. EVANS advocated the policy Of this bill
at considerable length. 1t furnished protection
to great State and individual enterprises which,
in every respect, were of vast Importance to the
country He dwelt upon the large proportion of
domestic labor that entered into the construction
of these roads, and the duty of the Government
to foster this when directed to prosecution of
works of national utility. He stated the amount
Of duties RENTED from 80 to Al inclusive, at
S4,6OO,O00 and the whole amount that would be
RENTED, if the present bill passed, at Sc, 100000
that is, the Government extended encouragement
to these works at the rate of half million per
annum The whole estimated amount expended
upon them by States and individuals was stated
at $l75,O0O,0O0. In answering the objection
that the bill would operate njuriously upon do
nestle manufacture of iron, Mr.. E. said if this
were SO, the Senate well knew that he would be
among the very last to advocate t--but he did not
believe it.
There was railroad iron enough already laid up
in England to supply all the railroads in the world
for wear TO come, and the factories there were
still in full blast.
Abiding to the Mount Savage iron works, in
MARYLAND, Mr. E. believed their capital was 6 or
100000 Mr. Merrick said $5OO0,O0O] What!
said Mr.. E., $5,O00,OOO, impossible it can't be
all paid in! Mr.. M. understood that it was, and
mostly expended, tool Well, said Mr. E., it is a
very wealthy corporation, and three fourths Of the
stock is owned by wealthy Englishmen. The
board of control sits in London, and the dividends
are paid there, and he believed they contemplated
sending over some Of their own laborers who
would work cheaper than ours.
Mr.. E. spoke until the morning hour was ex-
hausted, and Mr.. MILLER next obtained the floor;
on his motion, the Senate then passed into Exc
cutive session.