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The BO0k-bIndiax for Congress.

SEALED proposals directed the Secretary of the SEN
- ate and Clerk Of the House Of will be
Capitol at Washington until 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
o he Snyy as o he
Senate and House OF Representatives for the Thirty first
Samples of the materials, binding, and lettering required
VIII be exhibited and Information OF the probable quantity
sons desiring to make proposals.
The binding for each House will form separate job and
The first class will consist Of the binding the bills and
Joint resolutions of the houses printed on paper
two titles. The proposals will the price per
volume OF any number OF pages that may be directed 10
for binding and lettering in sheep.
The second class will consist OF the binding of the printed
documents Of the Senate and House OF Representatives of
the royal octave siZe including reports of Committees the
journals executive documents, and part of the msoe
ecued in calf sheep with raised bands and spring backs
and etered morocco. The proposals will state the
rected form volume for the binding and lettering in
calf and tor the binding and lettering in sheep; and the
price Tor each extra te consisting OF such lettering as may
be directed
be of the best quality the skins either OF the cali or OF the
sheep not 10 be Split and the workmanship to be done IN
belonging any document to be bound, the will be
a
in such documents the prices for binding and lettering to
&c OF the octave Size and the price win be stated
for folding and inserting 100 copies OF each plate larger
than octave.
The copies of printed documents to be bound above
described are to be received in sheets by the binder at his
office, from the printers to Congress- from time to time
they from the to be by the binder dried
sed folded, and gathered into volumes, be di-
rcctcd when the indexes for each class shall have been
printed and delivered the leaves be furnished by
the binder The binder will be held responsible for the
safety of all documents charts diagrams and plates
received from the printers and eng1aves or Autograph
until they shall have been completely bound and let
tered required and delivered according the order of
the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House OF Rep
resentatives.
Each person is required furnish, with the proposals,
satisfactory evidence of his practical skill and his ability to
do the work, and offer the time good and su
cent security for the safety of the public documents, maps,
aud matters that from time to time be in his posses
son until bonnd and delivered and for the faithful
ton of the jobs and proposed to be undertaken by
him. and proposal panied with such evidence
will be rejected.
The proposals will be opened 10 o'clock in the forenoon
Of Saturday. the 10th day of February, 1919, at the office
of the Secretary of the Senate.
ASBURY DlCKINS
Secretary of the Senate.
THO. J, CAMPBELL,
Clerk of the House of Representatives
Ian 7-3tawt1CthFeb fIntel.1
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Valuable Farm aud nIiiis for sale.

7,HE undersigned is authorized by the heirs OF Dr. John
L H. Lewis to offer, private SALE the valuable farm
and mills known by the name of Rocks" eight miles
fro Charestowp Jefferson county, Virginia. and situated
Immediately tho west bank oil TIE Shenandoah river,
and three miles from that popular watering place, the
'Shenandoah Springs"
On the above mentioned farm there is commodous
dweling, with all other necessary buildings The tract
contains $50 acres about 100 Of which is well timbered
the rema cleared land, in high Of cutva
embracing meadow, bottom, and table land There
is also on excellent spring also orchard Of
choice fruit embraelng great variety Through the
there copous and never failing
which turns mills. These mills, consisting of flour
and sa MILL have recently put in thorough repair
the will sell either separately with the farm
These mills from their local advantages being ocatedn
of the finest wheatgrowng countries in the world and
in the immediate vicinity of the Blue Ridge where great
variety of timber be obtained reasonable terms,
could otherw than valuable acquisition.
To those who DESTROYS OF investing their money in
real property stronger inducements could be held
than are offered by Rocks" farm. IL combines
Of comfortable residence, with the
facilities for carrying to market the produce OF
one of the most desirable productive, and valuable
IN the valley. Its and privileges
superior There is it excellent site for addi-
tona mill manuactory The terms shall be liberal, both
price and time of payment Application for par
chasing may be made the undersigned personally, by
ette Addressed him at Charesown Jefferson county,
Virginia, postpaid FISHER A. LEWIS.
Feb 2-fawdiawcp1m
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Gen. CnSS.
We understand that Gen. Cass invited and pressed
to visit Lansing the capital of Michigan. before he re-
paired to Washington. He considered it his duty to
comply with the wishes of his friends, and he according
y visited Lansing Upon his return to Detroit, he will
Immediately set out for Washington.
The Detroit Free Press states that
brilliant entertainment given in honor of General
Cas- at Lansing, the I'D OF January. The company
assembled about o'clock to the number OF perhaps
two hundred embracing the members OF both branches of
the leg STATURE heads of departments and citizens gem
orally. His exceency the governor presided at the din
ner by vice Presidents Lieutenant Governor
Fenton. Hon, Mr., Finley. Hon Mr.. Chapman, Hon Mr..
Chtenden, Hon. Mr.. Thompson. Hon Mr. Redfeld Hon.
Mr. Snow. The best spirit and sentiment pervaded the
parywhgs, feesocrs, and democrats alike participated
and enjoyed the festivities of the evening and nothing
occurred 10 mar the pleasures of the OCCASION All thought
1.-THE present hour in their power,
And 50 they would enjoy it o."
Among the regular toasts the following:
Our Senator. Gen. CI1 The accomplished scholar
the able dipomatist and statesmanhe of the nation
Gen Zachary Taylor, the President elec-the fame of
his military genius and heroic achievements complete the
page OF his country's glory.
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We have determined to make the Weekly Union. with

We have determined to make the Weekly Union, with
its Congressional Supplement, the cheapest. If not The
best paper in the United States Its crcaatlon Is al
ready rapidly extending; but want to run II up 10
IS 900 or 10000, or more But "good wine needs no
bush and the Weekly Union requires puff to enlarge
its subscription AS soon as Congress adjourns, and
leaves rs little time to attend to affairs shall
circulate its prospectus far and wide over the land, for
the purpose of enlisting friends in its behalf. In spte
however of the cheapness of its terms, and the
prehensivencss of its contents, have to make
the usual complaint that subscribers are remss
in their remittances. We have no other remedy
than to discontinue their papers; and, OF course,
applying the dissectng knife to lop off the useless
members, knowing such 70 b. the rule which we shall
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A scribber in the Rochester "Daily Advertiser" of
New York contends, that the clause in the constitution
which enjons the delivery of fugitive persons "held to
service labor in one State escaping into another" was
not intended to apply to slaves Nothing but the blind
est fana,icsm could have shut its eyes to the light of
truth on this subject
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T1MHROIDBRRD Canton Grape shaS~is. this day
T. received, of very recent importation, which will be
sold at much below the usual PRICES >,
Feb 7-2w r. H. HooE 90,
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Hon. William Kennon, jr, OF Ohio, left the city at 81
O'Clock this morning for his home, in consequences Of
death in biz family,
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1915.
HOUSE OF REPn EsENrArrvEs.

Mr. ASHNlUN asked leave to offer a resolution; which
was read, as follows:
R.,opsd That the Committee on the Judiciary inquire
into the expedency Of providing by law for taking OF
proper security the arrival of alien passengers in the
United who diseased, n,poent paupers, or
likely become paupors that such alien passengers shalt
become public charge for their support and maine-
nance either in the ports places in which they
re in any other of the United States to which they
proceed.
Objected to
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BRILLIANT LOTTERIES
FOR FEBRUARY. 1919
j. W. MAURY u CO.. Managers.
s4o,ooo,-sao,o 900 10000.
Capital $4,000,
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit of Monongalia Academy,
Glass No. %, for l949.
To drawn Alexandria, Va Saturday, Feb TO- lsi9
BRILLIANT SCHEME
prize 1893 % prize prize, OF Of $3.50 aSS
| do 5000 10 do 500
| do 5000 &c. &c.
&C number lo'tery-l2 drawn ballots
ceI ass.e Of packages Of q wholes 500 90
Do do ~ halves, 90 %
Do do ~ quarters, 70 %
$40, 148i
10 prizes OF Sc, 900 10 prizes of $1,000!
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit of Monongaia Academy Class No q, for
Saturday, February l7th, lsi9
SPLENDID SCHEME
/: FL; /; 3 ;$ :: q
70 number lotery-l3 drawn ballots.
Tickets SlO-halves $5-quarters 81 so.
Certificates of packages of g who whole TICKETS sis9 60
Do do 26 quarter do. 81 so
s55,Ooo-ss5, Ooo-s2o, Oos-sll,sao
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit of Monongaa Academy
Class B, for lS49.
To be drawn in Alexandria, Va, Saturday, February
"a, 1919.
BRILLIANT SCHEME.
splendid prize of S55, 900 prizes of $4,000
do 35 600 do 5000
do 10000 do 1900
do III, $50 200 do 500
3 prizes OF 1000 &c. &c. &c.
70 number ottery-12 drawn ballots.
Tickets Sl5-Halves 81 5O-Quarters SO 75-Eghths
81 87a.
Certificates of packages OF rs whole tickets $500 90
DO do Is half do 100 90
Do do Is quarter do so 90
Do do rs eighth do % 90
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates OF packa
the above splendid lotteries will receive the most
prompt attention. and official account of each drawing
Immediately after is to all who order from US
Address j. ~ G. MAURY,
Agents for J. w. Maury & Co.. Managers,
Jan. % Alexandria, Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-13
TUE, UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE.

This is the lille Of a neatly printed periodical
If :hrly-six pages, ediled by The students 81 The
uniye sily Of Virginia and published by Me.srs
o. ". Allen & c.. Charlottesville. The object
81 the Magazine IS u cultivate literary spiril
.mnrg The suens aid - aIcri proper means
for exercise 10 nc important ar OF composition.
The first nunner is before rs AMI does great
credit 10 The conductors of The enterprise. We
hazard nothing in saving that there il no! IN ar
lic!c in he present nnmher when does not pos.
scss merit OF high order. We call attention
especially 10 a mos; interesting aud beautifully
written piece descriptive Of visi, TO FrcieIika
Bremer, and ibe article headed 1.-THE Degcneracy
OF Virginia" C' shouli have b en- the monde
senera~y Of Virginia, written viii mnch powe
and filled with sparkling thoughts.
Ifihefe be any detect in he composition Of The
Magazine, j, NAV be found in The lack Of Variety
which no doub, w,ll h. supplied hereafter. We
Wish all success 10 This Banding" Of orr noble
University.
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Mp rnoMPsuN OF eorEroURT.

The flag al nait-mast on The Capitol yesterday
.osak,pe token OF sadness, indicated The continued
feeling produced by The unIimely death OF this
highly rrspec. ed and beloved member oi Inc Lee
sisIatu,c Our columns Today contain iuii
notice OF The appropriate resolutions adopted ana
the feeling and eloquent remarks pronounced ~
Inc General Assembly Yesterday morning The
remains Of our lameD.ed iri.nd were escorted by
Tho members of the Legislature in procession 10
the Packe,.hoat, which wa-lo convey them 10 ne
bosom OF his astounded and heaIl-strlcken iainl-
ly in Boletour'.
In the belief that %onld be of interest 10 the
family and numerous ';,rnds OF the deceased, we
nave attempted TO give aeow sketch Of the me-
l,ncnoly scene ~ the House Of Delegates, exact
~ as il occurred:
Mir. Thompson n4d moved 10 fill the blanks in
bill establishing branch OF the Bank OF Wiz
gina al the town oi Fincase, with The names
at cer:a.n direclets. wnrn Mr.. Cook moved that
the gentleman f.om Boteiouu should gave way
10 suggestion, which would render discussion
oil this bill unnecessary.
Mr.. Thcmp on declined 10 yield he floor.
member reaues ed him 10 speak louder.
MIR Thompson said, Il regret that my voice
is 90 feeble; cheeruliy would raise il higher, IL
could do So"
A member suggested that he should change his
position. Mir Thompson accordingly suspended
his remarks, and took a position in Inc range OF
seats next beyond tina, 10 which ne had been
speaking.
Mr.. Thompson said, I'll will be remembered
by the House that, in the year 1889, the Bank
ot Virginia was authorized 10 increase is Cd
pi,al, at the town OF Buchanan, 10 The amount
Of SlOOO 900 This additional capital owing 10
the difficulties of having the stock taken. was
never furnished In relation, however, to the
banking capital required" Thomp-
son here paused, saying "giye me glass OF
wa,er"-his fsse suddenly flushed, grew pale,
and he sank hack in his chair-mambers rose
Throughout, ,be .ial-waier was brousht-meti-
cal members and others surrounded him, and
amids, exclanations OF surprise and concern
willis, some members were raising windows 10
edmt the air, others were crowding around
with offers Of assistance, or expression of sympa
,by-ohers cried oul ha; the crowd would exclude
,bea air. Mr.. Thompson was borne 10 the South
eastern window OF ihe Hai-a vein was open
e5-r,s,oraliyes adr inis;ered- and every means
al hand were resonei 10, bni in VaIn-he Dad
hrsathpd once or twice after sinking INTO his
chair. and died without! an apparent pang OF
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THF RICHMOND ENQUlAE.Lz.

the Virginia legislature on The suoIec, OF 'ne
WilmoI Proyiso and Slavery. He highly com
mended the course OF the Legislature and Inc hu,
dress of The Southern Members OF Congress- dua
wen! on 10 speak generally OF the course Pnisueu
by the politicians in the non-slaveholdiDS o'd'ss
He stated thai meeting OF the people IN MS pr
cinct. (Poriers) would be held TO express lne,l
sentiments in reference 10 these matters nc a..
so expressed wish that some action snouiu oe
taken by this meeting, before proceeding 10 ap
point Delegates 10 the proposed Democratic oon-
sressional Convention. ;,,o,
MIR. Leake sad AS no notice had been gwen
that other matters would be introduced IN 'n's
meeting than The appointing Of delegates, nc
,bouohr il hest 10 postpone action relative 10 Inc
slavery question 10 a general meeting OF me pe'-
pIe OF The county, as that was subject on which
men of all parties should be united
Mr.Leake also stated that as he had been SOLICIT
cd Nv MANY individuals in The Democfauc parry
10 become candidate, he would lake ms coca
sion 10 STATE that he should not permit MS ua'iie
10 90 before The Convention Tor nomlnauon, %
he could not accep, such nomination II lehue,e !:
10 him. He ielt il due 10 himself TO MAKE ''''
declaration. ,o1 ~ an.
On motion the meeting then proceeded 10 ap.
noipt delegates 10 attend the Convention "heh
The following gentlemen were appoined' VIZ: q,
Col. T. j Randolph, A. Stevenson VI. w.
F. Gooch, Df. G. Harrison, Geo. w, oPoon W,
Jesse w. Jones, w. NJ. kebllnser, george W.
Craven, J. F.. Fry, Il. A. Pryor, X. II. roo1s'
Joseph Points 5. F. Sampson, r u'ou'oeI u
M George. s. W. Ficklin 3. t. Brown. J. r.
CHAPMAN. Willis D. Garth, Dr.. J. B. Rogers,
Jrr. Earley. Garland Blown, joseph Mathews,
William Roies, Col. Kinso'vins. Jno. B. Wood,
Col. D HAYS Dr. Jackson, Dr.. Ea.on, T.
Ya'es. J. Sunderland J. While. c. S. Abel, }
IA. Coleman, Bedford Brown, Benz Perkins, Jno
Morris, A. Vi Appina Dr.. J CANT. Major T.
Pollard, Tucker Coles, Col. G. w. Harris, Dr.
Nicholas Or. Glover, w Cues, Dr. F. Ran
doph Mathew Harris, Halves Harris, Floyd
Hairs, Thnna, D nicl, Charles Winsh-id VIII
son Nichala>, Lcw.5 Jefferson. Daniel Scot, x.
d. sins, Eiwn Douglass, Richmond Teir'il,
William Minor, J. Il. Barksdae.
The Secretary moved that the time Of meet.
Ing of the Convention be postponed TO the 18Th
of March, Col kinsolving proposed March
Court day, and DR.. w. F. Gooch thought as
The counties of Amherst and Orange had al
read, appointed the 18th Of February, it would
be hest 10 concur, and he moved that il De held
al that time This motion vas sustained 0y The
meeting, and Saturday the 18th Of February APP
pointed as The tiGle for The meeting Of the Con-
yentlun.
On notion the Secretary of the meeting was
added 10 he number OF delegates,
On motion, i, was Resolved, that the Editors
OF the JetIersonian Republican Richmond En-
quirer and Examiner, and Lynchburg Repuhll-
can be requested 10 publish tho proceedings OF
this meeting.
On motion the meeting then adj ourned
RICHARD POLLARD, Chm'n.
J.MEs ALEXANDER. Secry.
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PLAN or A JAMES RIVER AND TENNESSEE
RAILROAD

Mr.. Paxton q. 3ockblIdac has offered n I'M
nor,ant amendment, 10 the bll Authorizing 4 sub
scrioon by me State Of three fihs oil The capital
sock OF tas :.vnch5 r ani ssnne$see ha.ituai
Company.
In the hrs, place, his amendment directs sur
yey 10 be maze OF lines ur railroad from james
river 10 The tennessee lire, With Two branches,
one commencing al Lyncnburg, the other al
Buchanan, aad the Two meeting Al common
point in Roanoke Five commissioners, appoint
ed by The Board ut Public WORKS, are 10 fix this
common point 1900
Books are 10 be opened for receiving $4,000
shares Of $50 each, watch with the corresponding
ihree.fftns TO be subscribed by the Stale, will
make The whole capilal 80, QUO SHARES, or four
millions If ,.hla!s.
Each subscriber is 10 designate to when OF the
three sections OF the road NJ wishes his Suoscri-
zion applied. As soon a. 5000 900 is subscribed
for the common stem # toe Tennessee ice, The
State is 10 subscribe 5300,OUO, aad - on pari
paass until the whole amount necessary tnr In
sec,ion is subscribed w: s. 72o .0a0 is sub
.cr,bed. When 100000 snail nave been sub
scribed for the Lynclburs branch he STATE is 10
snbscribe $40 900; and wh-n $4,000 shall
have been Subscribed Tor the BUchauan branch,
the S, ate is 10 subscrib. ;S225, 600. As soon as
the ioin, subscriptions amouot 10 $500 100 iur the
common sem; or 10 $500 600 Tor The Lynchbui g
branch; or TO S350,000 for the Buchanao hrauch;
In either Of these events, Tue company be ~
coroorated as the James River and Tennessee
Railroad Company"
The bill provides that the Sla'e shall have a
vote of three films in all the meetings OF the
company.
The "Lynchburg and Tennessee Railroad
Company" is authorized, al or before lis next
annual meeting, 10 accept the terms OF The ACT
AID substitute Stock oil the new company Tor lis
ssock al present subscribed, every subscriber be-
inc al liberty 10 withdraw his subscription
The Common Council OF Lynchburs is au-
thorized TO guarantee six per cent. dividends on
the Lypchburg branch, on an amount not ex-
ceeding 1850 900. or 10 lake transfer Of such
guaranteed stock. and 10 assess taxes for these
purposes on The property and persons OF all per-
sons residing within the corporate limits and nall
q mile without them
The Richmond and Danvle Railroad Com
many j. authorized hereafter 10 connect with The
proposed road al the common poln' IN Roanoke,
or al any point between that and he Tennessee
line, and the Company is 10 have lac privilege Of
running its cars on the road from the point OF
connection TO The Tennessee line, on Terms 10 be
agreed upon between the two Companies, "r, in
case of their disagreement, by The Board OF Pub
lie Works-[ Times.
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VIRGINIA RESOLUTIONS.

1t is with very great satisfaction we Law these
noble resolutions before our readers True 10
herself and TO The position assumed by her nearly
two years ago, she proves lhal neither the bold adj
vances of her avowed enemies have inundated,
nor the secret intrigues of timid or corrupt par
tizaDs within her own borders, have weakened
her Wilmot Proyisoism and abolitionism must
reel under This decisive blow, and if the voice
of Virginia is seconded in The same spirit
throughout the South, the threatened disasters
10 our rights in the confederacy will be forever
averied. LIE! the entire South rally to the bu
gle call Of OH Virginia, and peaceful iriumrh
will crown her unsullied banner. TIE only
hope of success cherished BY Northern fanatics
10 In internal dissentions at the South. Disap.
point them 10 this, aod they are utterly defeat.
od.-[E o. C04iyisy
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~ meeting Of The Members al the Bar, cnns1ned
10 determine on The mode OF paying due honors 70 "
memory Of BgSyshIS WaIxi,s LLioH, ard 81 PIC
serving the remembrance of his many and hsh ~
ties, : >. Baxter Mas called IN the Chair, ana ). "
Gilmer was appointed Secretary.
I'm motion OF Mr.. Watson, Messrs. Maciafaa'
Bnuldn aud Johnson were appointed 4 COMMITTEE y
report plan Of action appr priatf 70 the design o. ~
meeting.
The Committee having retired for few moment =.
the country had sustained by the death Of ore "n"
and great abty-who AT the bar an eSlD2e
f1sidions propririy. Of unremittrd diligence, a AZ,
contentious and impressive eloInence, united WIN :.
RED learning and refined tastr-as IN the many pao.
of public confidence and trust TO which the STAG -.
depnted him, he was 81 unsweTriDs devotion !" ",
cple, and OF wise and liberal coniuet-whose s'h...
riiy, candor, irmness and generosity was truly ~
rmineni-cals for some solemn expression OF its :
neral lament. 7 Therefore, ,,,
Resolved, That committee he appointed 10 scr
some one Ia deliver an rulogy upon the character an
services Of B. W. Lrioh, AT such time as may "
thought beat.
On motion Of MI. Minor,
Received That the committee confer with any fcn.
mlttee appointed BY any other public body, having u
view the subject.
The following gentlemen were appointed the CON
muer under the foregoing resolution. viz: sims,,
Tayior, WIN. II. Mcfarland James Lyons. inhG y
Patton, John n Cooke, G. " Johnson, lanes 4 Sc
don, John ). Caskie, Wood Bouldin. Thomas T. Ge'
5. :. BAXTER, Chairman
j. n. GiLAea, Secretary.