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would thus be lost to the nation which might otherwise
be secured.
Mr.. GENTRY here intcrposcd by leave and, observing
that he agreed with the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr.
HoLmEs, that could constutonaly exist until
declared by Congress- notice that he should move, when
in orde 10 strike the LIST and I'd sections Of the BILL
Mr. BOYD also gave notice that he should tho fol-
lowing as a substitute for the lst section:
Whereas by the Of the Republic OF Mckee, state Of
exists between that Government and the United States
Therefore
"Be enacedbyhe Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United STATES of america IN Congress assentled
That Tor the purpose enabling the Government OF the un
mnaop the President he is hereby authorized to em-
poy the militia, naval and military forces OF the uned Stes
and call for and accept the services of any number OF vo
untecrs exceeding fifty thousand, who may offer their ser
or twelve months after they shall have arrived the place Of
rendezvous end OF the unless discharged
ssTha the OF ten millions Of dollars, be and the
hereby appropriated out OF money the Treasury
come the Treasury otherwise appropriately for
the purpose carrying the provisions Of this act into effect
Mr.. SCHENCk also had substitute for the entire bill.
Mr.. HOLMES, amidst much confusion resumed He
in favor Of action when action required and for abb
staining to act when action would only do HARM He was
willing to vote supplies; he would go far in that as he who
went arthcst; but when that done he should move
to refer the subject to the Committee Foreign Relations;
let them calmly and deliberately review IL and report to the
House the proper be pursued that sister
lions might that had not rushed bndy and rashy into
w9.
Mr.. RHETT said that he drew distinction between what
had and what had taken place. state Of hosttcs be-
tween our troops and those Of Mexico had certainly occurred
but scua war had not occurred The power declare
in Congress alone The President could not make war; and
f he attempted ii he mpeachabe But he had not done
it. No state Of existeda state Of hostility existed. T
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states Govenrncst was In the wrong that the az
gressors That might be in the judgment Of Senators
the other side; but he (M believed second reflection
not one would be found say premature wisdom He
hought premature to condemn the Executive before doc
uens which had been laid before them had printed The
Senator inquired how happened that that river was bocka
ded The answer given in the message The river was
blockaded to cut of supplies from the Mexican army AFTER
and IN consequence OF the Mexican commander having
nounced the fact that state Of hostes had commenced
That was the of the blockade.
In regard 10 the position of the army on the Rio del Noe
ne would say the President had said his message that
the military reasons on which he acted from highest
ary authority now IN the country and came too in such
an form as would enable the see its pro-
Pney; lie was then speaking of the military reasons In
egaru 70 he political reasons for taking up position on the
mo Grande at all these questions the Scnate would dis
cuss lot Itself afterwards. Most Senators said they were will
mig provide the for defending the country but there
Were those who questioned the policy that led to It's necessity
when that great question should be opened there when the
Poca reasons on which the Administration acted In ordering
'ne army 70 take up position the Rio Grande when the
ame 70 DISCUSS those questions camc he (Mr Al promised
there would be men found there able render such rood and
satisfactory reasons would fully Justify the course Of te
Executive No man disputed the absolute necessity Tho mr.
gency the instant need there OF providing for he ence
hc country AFTER that came the great question or ot
cal reasons Tor placing the army where was Nv The time
nat came uP these documents would be printed Senators
would hcn have time TO reflect and such
tnc sa'e oi acts Justified But he had arisen merely to
say ne regretted TO hear the COOL cautious and
tor from Delaware (Mr CLarros) falling into tbo error =
ne Mr. Al conceived il to have been, Of pronouncne uo
ment against ms country before heard before ts own or
any other tribunal Armies had been marched before without
consulting Congress and he remembered remarkable in
stance ~ which part Of the army the United States was
oocfcd change position, and take up another scene
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IN front OF the town OF Matamoras understand and there
dispute about the fact that the general who
his camp there has battery OF eighteen Founders pointing
the town. ard that the Rio Gandc in fact been
to exclude supplies from the Mexican forces Il is well
known that this done without consulting Congress Il
was done without consulting the Senate Of the United States
and far understand without communicating the
Of the army the Committee on Military Affairs
any other committee Of this body Before proceed fur
tber, wish TO put question TO the chairman Of the Com
mittee on Military Affairs Mr.. BEsTos) desire to know
whether any former occasion during this session. any
information has been received by that committee from which
be could form opinion Of the motives or objects Of the
Executive in sending army to that place, desire TO
know il he has any information Of the object sending the
troops hther Is there any settlement be protected there
wait reply.
Mr.. BENTON answered in so low tone Of voice that
the reporter able give the precise Of his reply
but understood the honorable gentleman say that he had
now nothing to say about the matter"
Mr.. CLAYTON proceeded There has been then | pre-
sume communication. No committee in possession Of
the views OF the Executive that the Senate all
in any way responsible for the conduct Of the Executive
Tor The moving OF army to that point Now say,
as understand the subect-and impeed 10 make the
remark in consequence Of the observations Of Senator from
Arkansas, Mr.. SgyHm)that The whole conduct Of the
Executive IN this has been utterly unjus6ale. IL the
acts Of the Executive do amount 10 Of war; they are
acs which necessarily tended TO provoke war; and bring
on war; and that without consulting Congress or the constu-
ona advisers Of the Executive Of the United States For
a. reason take the occasion now and the time TO
winch ne refers, when the discussion TO come Off will
repeat that condemn the conduct Of the Executive do
not what principle can be shown tha, The p,eeen,
without consulting Congress and obtaining sanction for the
procedure had right To send army TO take up position
where, 1t must have been orescep the inevitable congo
quence would be But will not 20 on with this deme
think out Of place. My justification however, will hope
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A Card.

THE subscriber takes this method to inform his
u customers, and the public generally, that he
has, for the present removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kinchey's confectionery, and op-
posite to Mr.. Dyer's Auction Store, South side Of
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he can be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice and in the best and most fash
ionable style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be sold from and after this date at
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing to pur-
chase he would say call and his stock consist
ing of almost every article, size, quality and price,
in his line Of business worn by gentlemen, ladies,
boys, misses youths and children. @
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers of the finest quality, at 81 25
per pair. Il. B. G.
march 1886 "
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FOR ONE DAY ONLY.

THE two great paintings, CHRIST HEALING
THE SICK. by West and DEATH ON The
PALE HORSE, by West, copied by Dunlap, each
of which separately has drawn such large crowds,
will be exhibited together on Thursday nert tie
26h insf from IL o'clock M, till IL P. NJ, in the
Baptist Church on Tenth street. Lectures descrip-
tive OF the paintings will be delivered at and P. NJ
During the evening number of choice pieces OF
music will be performed by strong choir, composed
OF members Of choirs of several churches.
Tickets 20 cents-to be had at Vim. c. Forces
Book Store corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th
street. and at the door.
or The proceeds for the benefit of the Church.
mar 24-3t
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

John A. RUFF having purchased the entire
y stock in trade Of Mr.. E. LACY, consisting Of
Boots, Shoes and Pumps for gentlemen, of the best
quality; Ladies, Misses and Childrens do Of every
pattern, would respectfully offer them for sale at
reduced prices. hal5e #a
He is daily expecting from Philadelphia new
and full supply for Summer wear, which will be
sold low and he hopes by strict attention TO bus
ness, to merit the good will and patronage Of the
citizens generally, and continuation of trade from
Mr. Lacy's good customers at the old stand, few
doors East of Coleman's Hotel, and next door to
Franck Taylors Book Store.
march 2l-3t [Intelligencer and Union ST.
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CONGRESS- BOOKS, Law BOOKS,

CONGRESS BOOKS, LAW BOOKS,
MEDICAL BOOKS. AMERICAN HISTORY,
I'VE &c. The subscriber has for sale, at his Store,
near conner of Al street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington, large stock of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them are all the elementary works; also,
The English and American Common Law and
Chancery Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports: some of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, 80 vols, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market
CONGRESS BOOKS.
All the Laws Documents Journals, Registers Of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress- to be had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The #T8 f#
MEDICAL BOOKS
were selected by the gentlemen Of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the STAN
dard and elementary works.
"AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some Of the American Books are very old and
rare and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS"
All the current literature of the day will be found
among these, in all the various fashionable bindings.
|. RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
i All the Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, Of al
most all the different denominations, in all kinds of
bindings h, ~
"BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY"
a handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
all Kinds OF Stationery, for sale as above. .
The Books will be sold as cheap as at any other
Bookstore in the United States.
march Tiff GEORGE TEMPLEMAN.
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POLKA COMBS, POLKA COMBS,
!. w. WOOD.
Secretary.

POLKA Combs! POLKA COMBS!
JUST received, large variety of Tortoise Shell
y and Buffalo, new style, Polka Tuck Combs, from
twenty-five cents to two dollars.
100 dozen tortoise shell Side and Tuck Combs.
100 do Dressing Combs, Tooth g. Hair Brushes.
100 do Silk, Kid, Cashmere and Cotton Gloves.
100 do White, Black, Slate and Mixed Hose.
DO do Silk and Linencambric Handkfs.
Extra fine Figured, Plaid, and Plain Swiss Muslins.
Sunshades, Lace Veils and Velvet Ribbands.
French Flowers, Bonnet Ribbands and Trimmings.
Ladies' Dress Caps, at rs cents.
Children's Worked Gaps, at 373 cents.
Fine Green Bercge, at so cents.
4 Grass Cloth. at IS cents. f&
4-4 Family Longcloth Shirting, fine, at i23 cts
bsdicks, Plaids, Checks, Dowlas and Burlaps.
3 Large size Silk and Gingham Umbrellas.
Also, large variety of articles, for sale at moder-
ate prices, by &Aaa4
st JOHN ALLEN,
Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street.
mar 24-st
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Mr.. Westcott referred to the map and to
any one who would just examine il, and see
how the land laid. Olher States had more in
terest in having separate judge at Key West:
eleven hundred and thirty thousand dollars
worth Of wrecked property had been adjud-
Gated upon at Key West last year, and $685.
600 the year previous.
Mr.. Johnson, of La, on perusing a paper
handed him by Mr.. W., withdrew his objec-
tion. E s9
Mr.. Yulee then moved 10 fill the blanks for
the salaries, at $4,000 for the Judges who re-
side on the main land, and $500 per annum
for the Judge at Key West. 'h
On motion of Mr.. Evans, the bill was pass
ed over until Tomorrow, and the motion of
which Mr.. Allen had given notice on Thurs
day last, thai the Senate, on the expiration of
morning hour, would go into executive session
Immediately, prevailed. The doors were
closed and the galleries cleared.
Something more important is gong on than
the Belgian treaty. The Secretary Of State has
been closely closetted with many Senators this
morning; and particularly with the Chairman
OF THE committee on Military Affairs, Mr..
Benton, ~
Our Army of occupation or observation, is
now within sight of Matamoras, on the Rio
Grande.
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05- UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE
The several Associations OF the above Order
will please bear in mind that the Constitution,
requiring an uniform time for the election of
their officers, goes into operation on the lst of
April. Their several nights of election will
be as follows:
Association No. a, Alexandra, and Junior
Association No. 2, Navy Yard, on Wednes-
day, lst. ~
Association No. |, Washington, on Friday,
Sd.
Junior Association No. |, Washington, on
Monday, 9th.
Association No. 2, Navy Yard Associa-
ton No. 8, Washington; Association No. 5,
Georgetown, on Tuesday, 7,h.
The present Recording Secretaries will re-
port the names Of the officers elected, with the
number of their members, &c., to the Assist
ant Secretary, brother l.. S. Beck, before Sat
urday, the llh inst, when the Assembly will
hold its quarterly meeting. ,.s
BY order Of the Assembly;
RICHARD L. CARNE, JR.,
mar 93 Recording Secretary, pro tenn.
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HANDSOME FURNITURE.

YNHE attention of purchasers is respectfully in
Il vited to lot Of new and very handsome Ma
hogany Furniture, made in Baltimore and Philadel-
phia which is offered for sale at less than manufac-
turers prices There Sofas, Wardrobes, Bureaus,
Rocking, Parlor, and Office Chairs Pillar and Claw
Dining Tables, Large Extension Dining Table, with
five leaves, Secretary and Book Case, Single and
Double French Bedsteads, Office Writing Desks.
B. HOMANS
march lS-eo6t Between 10th and lth sts
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Spring. '46!

- ON SATURDAY, the 7th inst, shall
: introduce the new Spring Fashion
IluaaA to the visiters and residents of the Me-
ropolis. For the peculiar graceful curve
Of the brim, the beautiful dome crown and excell-
ing neatness of general appearance, gentlemen of
taste and discrimination will readily receive and
cordially welcome this most becoming style. When
seen, the many merits of this elegant Hat will at
once be concedsd--its price betng but an addition
to the agreeable surprise. Being provided with the
newly invented Partisan Contormateur," the most
difficult heads are perfectly ftted-an exactness by
any other means altogether unattainable ad
Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at my
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Fur Establishment six
doors West of Browns Hotel. w. B. TODD.
march 1866 4.
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Notice.

TIME subscriber, feeling himself compelled to
u to settle up his outstanding debts, and having
no other means, than as he collects them from those
VINO owe, ne gives this notice to his old friends that
he intends placing the notes and accounts th,, ara
laying over and unsettled, after this dav n ,bo
hands Of HESnr M. MoRrrr, Esq This Il dons
as matter Of justice to himself and others.
march IL ULYSSES WARD.
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SPRING FASHION
FOR GENTLEMEN'S HATS.
AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
aG NEW GOODS

1 AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
DIT NEW GOODS
TN my line, and have now in store large stock.
i consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl white blue stone China, and
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds s
Beautiful Vases, Allumet Holders Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &c.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Gut plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Casters, Lamps Candlssticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch
Table and Tea Spoons Covered Urns, Biggins &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks Walters, Looking glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which wi II
sell very low, wholesale or retail.
G. s. FOWLER Importer,
Store on 7h-streef, opposite National Ltelgenc er
Office. ~ feb 24-3ta6wif
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M MADAME LA ROY, (ate from the South,)
" wishes to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen
of Washington that she will remain in the city
short time, and may be consulted at her present res
ldence on the corner Of Tenth and G streets; and
by her unequalled talent in Physiognomy, Zodio-
ogy, and Chartology, is prepared to answer all
questions concerning the past present and future.
Price 30 cents. march 2l-3t*
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For the Columbian Fountain.

.
Ma. EpIroR l have not seen for some time
any thing in your valuable little paper relative
to change in our city charter which will Sc
cure to the voters Of Washington the inestma-;
bic privilege of declaring by ballot whether the
destructive, demoralizing, and expensive traf
6c in intoxicating liquors shall be tolerated or
not2 Have you, dear sir, abandoned the no .
BILE project, or have you been Influenced by
good and sufficient reasons to postpone the
subject until "more convenient season /? y
Many Of your readers feel deep interest in
the question, and have been patiently waiting
the development of your plan, as il respects the
modification of the charter. as also the means
of its accomplishment. If be your design
that we memorialize Congress, and respectfully
pray for such modification, is there the most
shadowy hope Of their granting any such pc
tition Can we expect Congress, the majo-
!, rity of whom are so hostile to the temperance
reform, as to suffer, aye, to pasrmize the most
hagrant abuse Of their own recorded resolution
in relation to the sale Of ardent spirits within
t18 8OuPNOt--tU PiVSututc the HneSt Oh tne DaSe-
ment rooms in that sacred edifce to the use of
I she most destructive groggery within the ten
Z miles square! to declare by solemn vote in
their refusal Of the use Of the Hall TO the
friends of temperance for one night only, that
they hold no sympathy with the god-like en-
terprise-an enterprise which has brought the
na,;on under lasting and eternal obligations
which has, to good degree. rolled back the
pillows Of intemperance which had well-nigh
deluged the land, which has given back to the
nation intellecn Of the first magnitude, thai
had long been buried in the oblivion of drunk
eaness, and vindicated her character from the
asPersions Of those who had branded her as 8
"nation Of drunkards.'''
.i'gl ask, SIR, can We expect that such q Con.
gress. Cloud though they be IN their profession.
ofa desirs 70 extend the "srea Of human free
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SINGING SCHOOL.

MIR. LINCOLN'S Class of Young Ladies to
INl receive instruction in Vocal Music, meets at
the E street Baptist Church every Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. The more ad
,vanced class meets on Saturday evenings, at half
past 7 o'clock. Persons wishing to enter either
class are invited to attend. march I6-eo6t
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BOSTON ROCKERS.--CANE SEAT aud
ID Windsor Chairs, Hair and Straw Mattresses,
Cradles, Corn Brooms, CASTLE Soap. For sale by
B. HOMANS,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Ith SITS.
march lS-tf
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

0N Massachusetts Avenue, between Al and 9Th
" streets, TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and Sheds water
very convenient rent moderate. For further infor-
nation inquire at the house East of the above.
To any person wishing to purchase, the terms will
be made easy, as but little cash will be required at
the sale. march 2O-tf
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QJ' A meeting of the officers and members of
the Union Temperance Tract Association, will be
held on Thursday, the 26fh inst, street, over
Walker and Kimble's. The public are respectfully
invited to attend as there will be some good speak
ers present Let every Temperance man bring a
friend or two.
By order of ]. w. WOOD.
mar "a, 1916. Secretary.
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Butter is preserved for long time, and
without salt, by melting it overs slow fire
which expeIs all the water from it. This
is practiced by the Arabs and by many in
Europe. H Hosa ad.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

A message from the President was received,
the announcement of which illicited the most
intense interest, but it proved to be only copies
of correspondence relating to some duties
that had been improperly collected. Is.
The bill introduced by Mr.. HARRISON for the
organization oftwo regiments Of mounted rifle
men was debated today in committee, Mr..
Mckay of N. c. in the chair. The bill was
read. The term Of service to be for three yesrs.
Each regiment to have one Colonel, one Lieu
tenant Colonel, one Major, one Adjutant, with
rank of lst Lieutenant. President to appoint
all proper officers. The bill also authorizes the
President to add ten additional privates to each
company in the present dragoon regiments,
Infantry and artillery do.
Mr.. Mcconnell was in favor of laying the
bill aside to take up the bill regulating the pub
lie clerkships and other Offices in this city, and
apporloning them more equitably among the
several States. He would vote against any
appropriation wrung from the sweat Of indus
try, so long ,as he saw reason to suspect the
Oregon controversy would end in smoke.
Mr.. Haralson advocated the taking up Of the
Rife bill and Mr.. McConnell's motion was
negatived a@4u' a3u's
Mr.. Thomas Smith was in favor of only
one regiment, and moved to strike out "two.O
Mr. Brinkerhof opposed this. The passage
of The bill was required for our Mexican from
tier, and for Oregon purposes. Mr.. B. made
a very excellent speech.
Mr.. Mcconnell submitted an amendment
that each applicant for Office to be created by
this bill virtually enlist as a,private in case he
should not be appointed an officer (Some
say there are, or will be, about 1000 applicants
for commissioner a&
Mr.. Hamlin made some objections but on
explanations from Mr.. Brinkerhoff that the
Presidents message recommended this measure
for stockades, &c., on the route to Oregon
stated that for such objects he would support
the bill @ a
Mr.. Yell, also, advocated the bill, in few,
but pertinent remarks.
Mr.. Boyd offered an amendment, providing
that portions of the two regiments might be
dismonnted, if judged advisable, in the opin-
ion of the President.
Mr. Rhett enquired if this bill was substi-
tute for the bill of the Senate raising one regi-
ment of mounted rihemen.
Mr.. HARRISON said that the success of the
Senate bill depended on this.
Mr.. Brnkerhof observed that the commit
tee on Military Affairs preferred this bill.
Mr.. McGaughey opposed the bill.
MIR. Baker preferred light infantry, but could
not perceive any necessity for either of them.
7 Mr.. Chapman made a most energetic and
brilliant speech in favor of the bill When he
closed the Committee rose, and the House
adjourned. 5