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rREAT reduction in the price Of new
" music.--The undersigned will henceforward
sell all kinds Of music at reduction Of from 20 to
50 per cent less than the regular prices according
to the amount purchased. Seminaries and parents
will at once see the immense saving by the purchase
Of music las well other articlss) at S,stoners'
Hall, the Oldest and most extensive establishment
in the District where strict uniformity Of prices is
observed, third door east of 18th street, Pennsy-
vana avenue. n fer ...g. w. FISCHER.
April l0-3tawAw, ~. .... .. ....
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DoNNETs, Bonnets, Bonnets, at the
ID Baltimore cash store.-We have this
day received
80 florence braid bonnets
80 peadlo do do
Ia fancy corded do
IS China pearl do
10 super quality, coburg bonnets
80 English do do
"a do Dunstable do do
Is Neapolitan do
80 lace do do
20 birdeye do do
50 misses gipsey hats ~.
IL Persian silk bonnets, mos, exquisite ar.
tlcle, and something entirely new
All Of the above bonnets are Of entirely new
shapes, and will be sold at very reduced prices,
PITTMAN e. PHILLIPS.
April Stiff
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d. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
s, HYATT. Aren't .,
Aw BOOKs.-George II. Hickman,

4 Aw BOOKS.-GeOrge II. Hickman
IL No. 2, Jarvis building, Cup stairs, Baltimore
devoes his exclusive and undivided attention to tn,
sale Of law books. They are all of the latest and
most improved editions, and many are new works
which have been lately published.
Orders for law books respectfully solicited
and furnished at the lowest prices and upon as ac
commodaiing terms as any other establishment in
the United States. ...
The following are some Of the new works and
new editions which have just been received.
Metcalf's Perkirss and Curtis's Digest Of all the
common law and admiralty report ofevcry State
and Of the United States--3 vols. 8 vo.
Greeneaf on Evidence-2 vols. Syo.
Jarman on Wills and Devses, with notes; by J.
G. Perkins, vols. 8 vo. s..
East's reports, rev edition, with American notes,
by George M. whsrton--s vols. Svo.
Smiths selection OF leading cases. with American
notes-2 vols. 8 vo.
English common law reports--47 vols.
Petsrs's condensed United States Supreme Court
repors--6 vols. 8vo.
Bscons abridgment, new edition, with notes by
Judge Bouver-l0 vols. 8 vo.
Archbold's Nisi Prius, second edition, vols.
8 vo, April 03-4t
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w DyOTT O. SONS
A GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-The sub

A GENCY AT wASHIN GTON.-Th sub.
"A scriber will undertake the prosecution Of claims,
domestic or foreign" before Congress or any Of
the departments of the United States government.
Claims for return of duties; for lsnds for pensions;
before the Indian Commissioner or those arising
under contracts, treaties, or otherwise.
Having visited the principal cities Of Europe, in
which he has correspondents of long standing, he
will also undertake to transact any financial BUSH
ness with that continent. .. ..
Communications "post paid, !" addressed to
ROBTT. A. PARRISH,
Washington, ID. G.
s#.. REFER TO .
William +. Havemeyer, mayor Of New York.
John M. Scott, ex-msyor Of Philadelphia.
Jacob q. Davies, mayor of Baltimore.
William w. Seaion, mayor Of Washington.
Office in Concert Hall, near Browns Hotel.
Feb. 2S-6m
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RATES OF FARE ON THE POTOMAC
EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.

hACohSloNS YIN lHE POIOMAC.
q THE PUBLIC are hereby adj
ue..2K vised that the quick and beautiful
steamer PoWhatan now leaves Bradley's wharf
daily, at 9, a. M, for Aqua creek, and returns by
A. p. M; thus giving ladies' and gentlemen disposed
to make pleasant excursion down the river an op-
portunity of doing so on any day they may prefer
The boat passes in full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon, and the other objects of interest
on the river. ....
Passage for the round trip a..
.,o- Nv. ROGERS, Captain.
April 25--3,aw3w ..t. ... -.
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SfArE or VIRGINIA,
Page county, 10 icit'
The Commonwealth Of Virginia,
complainants,
In Chancsry,

coniplalnhhS,
rs NJ
Charles III. Finn, administration Of ~ '""S
John ID. Richards, deceased de-
PENDANT.
A T a court held for the county Of Page, at the
~ courthouse, on Monday, the 23d day Of Feb
runry, lS46, sitting as a court OF ehancery.
This day came the complainant by Francis H.
Jordan, esq, the attorney for the Commonwealth,
and fled her bill against the defendant for the re-
cosery ofthe residuum Of the personal estate Of John
d. Richards deceased in the hands of the said admin
strator unadmnisered for the and benefit Of the
ttrary fund being within the jurisdiction ofthiscour
And appearing by satisfactory evidence that there
is no person entitled to take the resduum under the
laws Of this Commonwealth directing the distribu-
on Of in,estates estates. IL 10 ordered that publ
cation be made for three months in some newspaper
published at the seat Of government Of this State
and in some newspaper published at the seat Of gov
eminent of the United States, as the law requires.
The said John d. Richards, deceased, was a ma
tive Of the county Of Frederick, in this State,
and died iniestate, as far is known and be-
lsved, about the year 1885, somewhere near Tusca-
opsa, in the State of Alabama, leaving the sum of
eight hundred and fifty dollars in the hands Of tho
said Charles H. Finn, when acting as deputy sheriff
for the county Page and who has since qualified as
the administrator Of the said John d. Richards, de-
ceased. And it is fHther ordered that all persons
claiming an interest in the said undsposed Of resi-.
dunn as distributes of the deceased, do appear
here, the first day Of the next June term Of this
court, being the fourth Monday in the month, and
make themselves defendants to the said bill. And if
no person shall accordingly appear, and show
Sufficient title in himself or herself, the court will
decree the undisposed of resduum aforesaid to the
Commonwealth, for the benefit of the literary fund
-. '. VIM, E. LAUCK, Clerk.
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Cure follows Cure. g.. ..
DR.. SWAYNE's COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY. W .#

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR coNsUMPTioN
COUGHS, colds, asthma, bronchitis. Inv.
~ er complaint splitting blood, difficulty ofbreah-
ing, pain in the side aud breast papitaton of tho
heart, influenza, Group, broken constitution, sore
throat, nervous debility, ard all diseases OF the
throat, breast, and lungs.--Tho most sGectual and
speedy cure ever known for any of the above
diseases, is DR.. Swaynes compound syrup of wild
charry. ..'.. - :.
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E'OR the May Balls.-We have 90 worked
IL dresses in Swiss and Null muslins, to which
we invite the attention Of those in want Of bsr
some and cheap dress for the approaching Nav
balls ID. CLAGETT al I'm y
April ls-6tif
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"eaA. NORRIS ROBINSON, President
SAMUEL HANNAY, Secretary.
MMruRN Posr, M. D., Physician to the compa-
ny, 594 Broadway.
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
YOrk.-G EORGErC G. THOMAS, agent for
Washington City, Office opposite the Patent Ofi"e,
residence at the United States Hotel. Mich l4-Iy
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a sn 1916. a ~~n
W LAKE SUPERIOR SSSf
Forwarding and Commission warehouse,

and Mining Agency.
w. TINKER IL Co., agents for Pttsbure
IL. and Boston Copper Harbor mining company,
having erected large and commodious warehouse
at the Sault Ste. Marie prepared TO receive and
forward all goods and merchandise destined for the
COPPER region, on the most favorable terms, and
without unnecessary delay. Goods will be received
at the foot of the raEids and conveyed across the
portage by teams, in readiness for immediate ship
ment They wi contract for the transmission Of
merchandise at the lowest rates, from Boston, New
York, Pntsburg, Cleveland, and Detroit, to Lake
Superior. ... .. 49,. -l--.---..-. -i..........
L. w. TINKER & co.
They are permitted to refer to the following ger
tlemen:
Pittsburg-T. M. Howe, esq, cashier Exchange
Bank.
Sault Ste Marie-J. L. Schoocraft.
Deroit--W. Truesdail, esq, Messrs James A.
Armstrong Co, J. N. Ebert, esq, John Chester
esq, G. Williams & Co.
Eagle River-Chares H. Gratiot.
Copper Harbor--C. R. Brush.
March 30-d3ws
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

DACKETs for HAVRE.--second Line,
u Sal from New York on the lat, and from
Havre on the 10th Of each month during the year,
and in the following rotation;
t-'fr ~ FROM NAV yoRk. fHI
Ship ulca, Hewett lat January May, and September
ship Nicholas, Pe LIST February, June, and October
ship 0neids, Funk, LIST March, July, and November.
ship Baltimore, Johnson Isl April August. and Dec.
YAoA HAyRE.
ship Utica Hewitt, 18th February June and October.
ship Sc Nicholas Pe. 10th March July and November
ship Oneida, Funk 10th April. August and December
ship Baltimore Johnsons 10th May. September and Jan.
They are all vessels of the first class, and with
ample and csmmodoas accommodations for passen.
gers Goods semitic the agents will be forwarded free
rom other charges than the expenses that may be
actually paid upon them. y.
The price Of cabin passage is 500, exclusive Of
wines and liquors. mi $500. -.-.....
..ya. BOYD & HINCKEN, Agents,
. Tondne buildings, Wall street, New York.
March Ply -. --... .a
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.... A CARD.
HHE undersigned resnecf

----- ------- a CARD.
T'HE undersigned respectfully but most
Il earnestly requests all persons Indebted to him
prior to 1876 to call at hs store and settle the same
on or before the lst Of next month, (May,) az he
will be constrained with great reluctance to place all
debts without distinction then outstanding in the
hands Of an officer for collection, prompt settle
ment Of them being Indispensable,
April 2l-d2w WIN. FISCHER.
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MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
ltl opened his Office in the rooms lately occupied
by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury De.
partment; and will attend TO all business intrusted
to him requiring agent or attorney before Con-
gress or any of the departments.
Dec 9--dtf
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No. HOUSE FOR RENT.-A comfors
It'll BILE two-story brick house, containing slx
LEU rooms, on SIKH street, between q and "A
streets, and adjoining the residence OF Mr. 4. 4.
France, viii be for rent on the LIST Of May at $50
per annum. .
Apply on the premises, or to
j. r. CALLAN,
7th street, corner Of Z.
April 25--eo3t r.. go 80 ..-..
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More evidence Of its surprising healtl
restorative virtues.

Who can doubt the efficacy Of DR.. Swaynes
Compound Sirup of Wild Cherry after reading the
following' IL. ,.....s ..... ....,... 49,.
Albert A. Ross, Of Providence, Rhode Island,
cured of confirmed consumption, after being given
up by some OF our most eminent physicians. .
Lloyd Allen, Of Buffalo, New York, cured Of
severe cough, with pain in the side and breast, by
the use of the medicine.
John b. Jenkins, Of Columbus, Ohio cured by
the use OF three bottles Of wild cherry; his symp-
toms were a dry cough, weakness OF his breast,
splitting of blood.
Robert Glenn, steward fthe almshousc, near
trankford, tes6es to the efficacy ofSwayne's Com
pound Sirup Of Wild Cherry, in curing Valentine
Chapman Of ono of the most aggravated cases Of
diseased lungs which has ever been placed upon the
record, after every other remedy had failed. and his
physicians had given him up az incurablc . ...
CAuuoN--An preparations Of wild cherry, ex-
cept DR.. Swaynes, are fictitious and counterfeit,
and sprung up years after this valuable remedy had
introduced itself into the sick chamber therefore,
not deceived by the many "basamsa and ''spur.
Gus mixtures, but try the genuine and be cured.
Prepared only by DR.. Swayne, north est corner Of
Eighth and Race streets, Philadelphia. NJ ....r
For sale wholesale and retail by ROBERT
fAhNHAM, cor. Of 18th st. and Pennsylvania ave
nue., washington, d. c.; also by S,abler a Brother,
Alsxsndriai q. M. Sothoron, Georgetown; C, B
white, Fredericksburg, Virginia; Hsviland, Ksese,
q Co, New York.
April II
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Patent Tubular steam Genera.
Tor.
THE subscribers, hav-

THE subscribers, hay-
Il ing purchased the exclu-
elusive right to manufacture
the above boilers, have COM
menced the manufacturing OF
them at No. 90 Pratt street,
where the public are respect
fully invited to call and exam
inc the principle Of them,
which is similar to the locomo.
tive boiler, only differing in the
mode Of construction, by
which the cost has been so
much reduced as to bring them
rapidly into use for purposes
heretofore impracticable on ac-
count Of their great cost.
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or. CHARLES Hotel, washing ton city,

CT. CHARLES Hotel, washington city,
y d.. C.-For sale the lease, furniture and
fixtures of this fashionable and highly popular
hotel " ."'.'.'. -
The lease has two years to run from December
last, with the privilege Of renewal for four years
more. t' ..' .,
The location is desirable, on account of its near
ness to the Capitol, and also its proximity to the
railroad depot being on the same block. IL fronts
on three Of the principal streets, viz street, Penn
syvania avenue, and Third street.
The arrangement of the building is such az would
make il advantageous for two separate departmental
viz: The bar and restaurant, in the basement; par
lors and lodging rooms, &c, in the upper part for
either "separately," or both, the proprietor will
treat with any person or party competent, unit, the
first day Of May next. 49, ~" ',.a
This establishment new, and was built from the
foundation for a hotel. Itis splendidIy furnished,
and in full operation with an excellent run Of brs.
ness in both departments, and offers opportunities
rarely met with. The object Of the undersigned in
offering this establishment for sale is his intention
to change his line of business
For further particulars address 800.
.@@nI BURLIN BROWN,
April l3-dtlMif ST. Charles Hotel.
DERsoNs suffering with tooth ache will
Il be cured in one minute by applying Wheeler's
Teaberry Tooth Wasb and still have the tooth pro-
tected from all decay Soreness Of the gums is al
50 cured byit Sohness OF the gums is cured; and
bleeding ofthe gums is entirely stopped. The teeth,
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasant, and in
The best state Of health, by It's use.
1t cured tooth-ache and soreness of the gums for
err. .
JULIANNE CUTHERAL.
II cured tooth-ache in his family. IL.
- - FRAs. PROVOST.
Soreness of the gums Of several years. duration
was cured by it for her. c..L,r' - ..
MARY SULLIVAN.
1t cured scurf and ulcer Of the gums for him.
=. Pho -rsE N M. CANISTER.
Sold by Fish & Co., Nos. ] and 3, Browns Ho-
tel principal Office for the United States No. 50
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.)
Dec 9A--ly .-...."
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DR OTECTION INSURANCE COM
Il PANY.-S. HYATT, AGENT for the Protec

tipn Insurance Company Of Hartford, Connecticut,
offers to insure houses, mills, factories, barns, and
their contents and all other descriptions of insurabe
property, against loss damage by fire. The rates
of premium offered low as those off any other
similar institution, and every man has now an OPP
pprtunity, for u trfng sum, to protect himself
against the ravages Of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings of many years.
The course the Office pursue in transacting their
business, and the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city OF Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
VIZ CIApR D...;J...
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DR. DYOTTS sixteen Standa rds.--
i u II w l,tatt Al II

~ L. W. Dyott, M. ID. sole proprietor.
DIR. Dyott's antl-bIlIous pill. Observation-Disclosures. 25
Mahy's renowned plaster cloth. rs, SO and 81 90
RobertsoD's stomachc elixir of health. ..... 1 so
Robertson's vegetable nervous cordial. ... l so
Godbold's vegetable balm of life. ........ | 90
Robertson's govt and rheumatic drops. ..... 2 90
Vicker's embrocation, for rheumatism, DC. IS
Tissott's govt and rheumatic drops. ........ 9 90
DR.. Dyott's vegetable purgative compound. :. 90
Dr. Dyou's vegetable tonic bitters.. 90
Robertson's worm-destroying lozenges. ..... so
Robertson's patent stomachic bitters. ...... 90
DIR. Dyott's circassian eye water. ......... IS
DIR. Dyou's infallible toothache drops. ..... vs.
DIR. Dyott's patent itch ointment. .......... so
Vickers letter ointment. ................. 37I
Dyott's family medicine chests No l.. 20 90
contain regulated supply ofthe No. g.. 40 90
above articles, with directions SNo.\3. 60 90
Remember these are the forty years. tested medi-
cinal preparations. In the contents of each medi-
cine chest will be found remedy for every disease
which the human body is subject to-. Itis for these,
and for these only that hold ourselves accounta-
Die for the performance Of that for which they are
set forth.
r. w. DYoTT G. SONS.
For further particulars, see Dyott's Oracle of
Health, copies Of which can be had gratis by ap.
plying at the office, No. l32 North Second street,
Philadelphia, or of such persons as keep the above
medicines for sale. Each article to be had separate
Special depot at the book store Of Robert
Farnham, corner Of 18th and Penn avenue,
Washington city, also for sale by the most princi
pal druggists.
June 5
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n IFE AND WRITINGS OF n. 3. LIE
IL GARE-Two volumes, viii be received this
day. r. TAfLoh'
March IL
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CTA MMERING CURED.-DR. CON-
- STOCKS VOCAL AND PoLYGLOFf
GYMNASIUM (Phlladelph ia) Is designed for the
Cure of Slammering and Defective Articulation
for instruction In Elocuton, and the usual English
branches-and for the acquisition Of Ancient and
Modern Languages The following languages are
now taught
|. Latin, 5. German, 9. Turkish,
2. Ancient Greek, 8. Spanish, 10. Armenian,
3. Modern Greek, 7. Gaelic, IL. Hebrew,
I. French, 3. Italian, - Hindoostanee
The principal teacher in the department Of Philo-
logy not only domposes readily in English, French
emily N al these iangaagss-
~ No ore ean become a pupil In this lnstitu-
ton who il not clearly in his person and habits,
and gentlemanly IN his department.
mo member Of the Institution is allowed to use
tobacco in any fom.l
ANDREW CoMSToCR, NJ. D., Principal,
~ No. 100 Mulberry street, Philadelphia.
~ DR.. ConsrocK has published the following
Eorks;
!. A System of Execution, with special reference
to Gesture, To the Treatment Of Stammering and
Defective Articulation, comprising numerous Dir
grams and Engraved Figures illustrative of the sub
ect.
2. A Table Of the Elements of the English Lam
guhge, to which are Pre6xed Exercises in Pitch and
Force.
g. Epitome Historic Sacre on an improved plan,
with the marks Of quantity and Of accent, and with
literal inIerlInesr translation, designed Prma-
ry book.
4. A Chart, comprising Perfect Alphabet Of the
English Language, the corresponding Photographic
Characters Of Pitman and Exercises in Gesture.
~ Dr. c. is preparing for the press, "A Trea-
tise on English Phonology." Jan 2l-d3m
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A Il THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE
n In addition to our former stock, we have
added the following list of goods for gentlemen
pieces of brown, green, and black French
cashmeret warranted silk warp
5 do singe-milled French cassimeres, for
summer coats and pants
do black French drap d'ete, some very su-
perior quality
10 do fine plain and twilled summer cloth
10 do various colored Croton coating, for
sack coats
10 do real je-back French cloth, of the very
finest texture and ustre
do black French doeskin cashmere
10 do ribbed, checkered, and plain white drill
lngs
10 do colored French drilling.
Likewise all kinds Of vesting, such as
Black and fancy.colored satins
Buff and white cassmeres
Valencia and Marselfles vesting.
We wish to remind our old, as well as those that
are not acquainted of our customers, that we are
still having all garments for gentlemen made up in
he neaest possible manner, and at the shortest no
lice. Fits in all cases guaranteed.
WE HAVE IN STORE
Gloves-of kid, silk, and cotton
Suspenders-silk, gum, and all other kinds
Handkerchefs--slIks, cotton, and linen-cambric
Hosieries-brown and bleached cotton, silk and
thread
Drawers--merino, cotton, and silk
Shirts do do do
Umbrellas--silk and cotton.
All we ask is a call--so do call.
April lift PlTTMAN q PHILLIPS.
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The original and genuine prepa ration
Remarkable cure of consumption.-Tri
Wmphant success. ..a y
MILLERsrowN, PERRY Co., Pa.

r, - =, :, ! :
MiLLEasrowS FERRY Co., IA.
DIR. SwArsE-DEAR SIR: In March last, I caught
very heavy cold, which settled on my lungs, at
tended with hard, dry cough, pains in the side
i"u y,eas. ugneness anu oppression IN me cnest
nos,eo.eu uhng any hleulcinc' except me usual
Ie,leoies wh'cn persons, IN inaigen. circum-
noes ing nyssn, seneiahy rcsor' 20, untii inc ~
Gaso nau reaoheu 'ne s'a'e ABOVE aIuaed TO- wnsn
oeoame qu'ts a,armea' aha appned 70 ny amiy
ceved no benefit in fact, graduaiIy grew worse.
I h,d nrof;,.s n;sh, sweat. .f;n 49, s%w ~nb.S
no appetite, suffered much with thirst occ.sion.iy
.n;,tIng hlnod un,;, nv, nhus;.;sm ~, ~
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THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
i Company OF New York, No. 90 wall ST.

New York.-Mareh a3-dsm 20 '0"'
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MARCH REPORT Of the Mutual Life
yI IusmrpnCe CNn.nonv Naxu Vn,,y

No. SO, Wall street.-This institution, during
the month of March, issued ll9 new policies, viz:
Ia MGR rhant and
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH! ,
Affairs at Washington,
Tribune Telegraphic Dispatch.

WAsH,SoroN, Monday, 81 P. NJ.
In Senate, Mr.. EVANS from the Finance Commit.
tee reported bill remit the duties on railroad
iron in certain cases.
MIR. BENTON moved that the Military Committee
be directed to inquire into the expedency OF In
creasing the number Of officers Of the Regular
Army, without increasing the rank and file, and to
provide for more efficient organization of Volun-
teers This was agreed to.
The bill repeating the Limitation of the present
naval force 10 500 men was finally passed.
The bill providing for the settlement OF unsettled
presumption land claims was taken up and amended
80 as 10 require the Commissioner of the General
Land Office 10 settle such claims instead OF appoint
ing a Special Board of Commissioners, and ii was
ordered TO be engrossed after being read third time
The House agreed 10 stop debate on the Army
Appropriation Bill Mt O'Clock.
The House refused to entertain motion to meet
hereafter a, II O'Clock.
On motion OF Mr. THOMPSON of Mass. the bill re-
gua,iug Indian intercourse in Oregon and other ter
ritories was postponed 10 let Monday in June
The House went into Committee on the Army
Augmentation BILL Mr.. SIMS led off the debate fol
lowed by Mr.. LUMPKIS, who read from manu-
script defence Of the Administration for Its action
on Texas, and sending the Army TO the mo Granac
He was a,tentively listened to.
Mr.. CsIPMAN of Michigan made characteristic
speech
Mr.. TONES is pouring hot shot into the Admins
,ra,on and majority in Congress in animated style
rs this dispatch closes.