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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25

when accumulation Of wealth and the m.
slen for the puhlic heners engross 90 large
share o. mems time and thoughts. reyer.
enes for the old is in danger sf gOipe ac.
eounted an ED fashioned duty. to b l.;a
asiae WITH hoops and fur-belsWs, powdered
wigs, and silyered knee buckles.
'Te me gray lair is beautiful Nv moth
er's hair is gray The words were few and
simple enough, but they revealed much. I
thought how It would have quickened the
mothers languid pulses, aud how the weary
heart, now almost heme, weuld have leaped
with joy had they fallen On her ears. Ia
voluntary, as il we're, the man whom the
Werld called great offered this tribute
OF hlIal affection, and expressed his reyer.
ence fer the crown which gray hairs become
to those who are found ia the paths Of
righteousness.
Many neither lives whose gray hairs
have ne beauty il the eyes Of her children.
and claim no reverence from those fer whose
welfare she would cheerfulIy pour cut her
hearts blood. Many mothers lsve is re:
paid by unkindness and ingratitude. Many
an hour OF wearisome toll aud patient watch
ing meets no ether recompepss THAI deeds,
the knowledge Of which wiring her faithful
heart with anguish Yet through all the
misfsrtunes-evea through the dishonor Of
Der ehlldren-her love knows no variable
ness Her sympathy is given. though ua
sought II Is not forced upon the attention,
but its soothing power is felt In the 81
lent night watches her tears flew for them
uhbladen, aud her voice goes upin suppl.
cation that He who never stun bers Win
watch over and comfort them. In their
presence her heart is never weary Of plsn-
ming, nor her hand in executing sweet off.
ces of affection and in their absence the
arms of her love are ever around them. and
the incense ef her prayers in their behalf
rises continually before the Eternal One
4 mothers loysl
There is none \
Ia all this cod aud hoilow, world, no fJnat
ofdeep, strong hfealAless l5ye save that within
mothers heafl /"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
BERHYVIT.f.E HOTEI.

TYNE Subscriber ID yirg leased toe above well
& kE9wu Hg,el, 10 l3efrTyie. Clarke county,
h+ss laave 10 iaialm the travelling pablje Tat be
i alg reay t. receive gutsis lie is also prepared
10 accommodate B5lfdcfs, either by the day, week,
month IL sear.
HIS TABLE will always Be- furnished with all
the varieties wbich The season and market will az
fub. hiss Ear with the choicest Liquors, and his
Stable with The best hay. grain aad ossier.
As he intends 10 make this his permanent resi-
deGce, he will spsrs no pains in endeaYbting to
render those Who give hiG their custom. both COM
/ foua6e and happy. lie latters himself from his
long acquaintance with business and the mariners
OF tie world that he please the iSstiaious.
his charges will br moderate as the expenses OF
any COOS public haase IN this section Of country
will Justify He aereioEe, invites all 70 extend 10
him share cflheir custom.
NM ". THOMPSON.
Rtryrille, April 5, 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
hartford Fire insurance Coppany,

hAe -
fnesyporateg -fkarer 5srpefal Ca pitat SO,
Z OaD. = ri posrey ~ isereassny Il - $3.50 00o.
nUBLI- Buildings, Manufactures. Mills, Ma
ehinery Dwelling Houses, Stores, Mercaan-
dis HoussAold Furniture Vessels the stocks
A. while IA port, Sc, Sc, will Be insured al rates
as low as the risk will admit
. Applications for Insurance may be made 70
\ --l/ q. w. HERBERT,
60 49,. Of the Agen, from charitstovn, Of
sons < SroSs, - distance adtress through
fhe mail. ,c,,4.-,n n.
n. B. On all Church Buildings an 81. -b...
personal property, The Agent viii present. ne :.
missieas in reducing the amount Of rrerfiuhs> w
ths risk s thus arising. Ii
December -. l653-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
LPOETR Y
THE DYING ssfE1. TO HER FALSE
LoEER.


Ieouh have loved tbs sunny earth,
It's green and c!in-ias things.
The brock DER which the willow beuds,
The grove where Wild thyme springs;
Bot lsF the change that, like cloud,
Came Ger thy ycufhiui brow,
To tell me with rs snlleH frown,
Then haast forget NJ vow.
Oh Il uld'st then dresm the sgoay
That sweiid this hezFing breast,
And know the erlef which this dim eye
AndIpaiiid cheek e. f-ssd,
The Laugh that swell ! upoa thy voice,
Amid the hail q nirth,
Thy chilling words cra-, alas
Wolld never thea kad bttth.
blarae thee not thai change has cone,
And ro5b'd ny sosi q bliss
The world erer he1rd was false,
Aud rfi dre .nrd Il ibis .
But yet thy seeming vas % fair,
lay Horsis - sNcghc truth,
] did ndt dreaio thoa eeaid'st betrav
Mae innocence - geuth.
gave thee all lav virgin heart,
It's passions and its bliss
Were poured, toeet er with my vow,
In one uusigning -;
Aud, siFa nel,sli raatiag tothy soul,
Alas, ldid not dream
That th4t v hich seemed so like 10 heaven
Wa ut passing dream.
Farewell. thou iilse one, when the breath
That lingers IN this frame,
Shall pass anon the wasted dew,
IN sadness breathe nv Aame
Ave. o'er my toJIlb, al silent eve,
OIe tear sokrdw she'd
hen all 81 her thou hast betrayed
Lies nlerldeiing AID dead.
Once more lien ell feel that life
Is cblitns from me- fast.
a eitil Ike that isey .ay i death
Has o'rr my SPIN passed
Bat ere die. crave cue Kiss
From that ireachrreus lip.
For minf, alas, too soon with worms
Shan hgid companicaship.
Qnce u ofe. before the breathe is gone,
EOh. eetid ;; ib1u lase IA, now,
I2,' dewk q d'aih wa4ld lightly fall
is,oa hugni1g brow
Thai cls.P wa .rsn. ilrewe!i, farewell.
forgsF talS nirlfess, Heaven;
And he, ltire brees this heart.
MAY w, too, BE- iofgIren.
Blank DYss ASD nLUE.
llaye'blstt eFes. tss-e eyes Of jct
That fkie bright aud clear,
They're iai Of rususry. and vet
IAe l59e il then lear.
They're tiIl ofhore. tiey re f4a CT joy.
III As If nd elitid { i,ld RS.
10 mar ihe love That they ENJOY,
Those lrjght aud span king eyes.
love bqf eyes. tho,e megk blue eyes,
IAai ~ AZ Of leaveJ above;
Although they're ndt Nth mischief filed
They bfam win truth and yiaFe.
Aud .veeter 'tis 10 az. upon
4 be eyts u azure hue,
AL l. ..f.s.l LII 7 /
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
Testimonials.

WtScnEsrra. aiay -, 1853.
we the undersigned, beng so,ieised Is gise~oar
opinion 10 the eliafacte and Standing ~ tse IL
snrance COMPANY Gf1le va4tey.ef Virginia, have
no hesitation in saying that We have The ls1niasi
confidence in he ability and iatcgflY OF the
President andp Directors 81 IhAt ComPsny.
The tact thai We have assured our oSa properly
in The Company isIpethaps The strongest evidence
we can give as 10 enr oBla1an q q Eieris
J. IL Sarssssp, Goa Farmers Bank u Va.
Hon IN. Masses. U. Senator
I.eop SsNssSeY. Esq Merchan, Wiaehester.
ia TIpSaLL Presl 81 Bank II Valley uf Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25

"A good story is told in an Eastern
paper of the trea tment Of a drunken ,hus-
baud By bis amiable spouse Alter tying
various experiments all to cure drunken
ness, she thought Of anatber plan Of makiHg
q reformed drunkard Of her lord
She engaged a@Eatehman, for 4 stimula-
ting reward, to carry PhilAnder to the watch
house while yet in state Of iasensibility,
and frighten him LITTLE when he recovered.
Ia consequences Of this arrangement, Philan-
der woke up about one o'clock at1ight and
found himself lying on pine bench, IN a
strange and diagy apartment Raising him
self up on bis elbow, be locked arsund until
his eyes rested en- man sitting by steve
smoking a scgar.
Where am 4 said PhilaHder- 3
In Medical College, said the ssgar
smoker
What doing thereT
sGoiDg to be ent up
How come that 3
why you died yesterday, while you were
drunk. aud We bought yeur body
sIt's Helm not dead.
no natter--we bought your carcss and
the doctors will Gu. you up dead or alive
sJFsA, then, can't yOn let nshgUssOAltfhtn6
to drink 5.fors yes begia r
This last speech satisfied the watclmaE
that Philander was hopeless ease
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
PRAYING AND DOING.

BLESS the poor children who haven't got
any beds Tonight prayed little boy just
before he lay down on his warm cot, on 10
Geld windy night
As he rose from his knees. his mother
said, You have just asked God to bless the
poor children-what will you dc, to bless
them p
The boy thought a moment why, if |
had hundred cakes. enough for al the
family. Id give them some
V But you have no cakes what are YOU
willing to de = AS
why, when | get money enough to buy
all the things that want, and have SEINE
ever I'll give them some
But you haven't half enough money Il
buy all yen want aud perhaps never vii
have; whatw ysu do to bless the poor, new
Il II give them some bread
You have no bread the bread is mine
Then could earn money and buy = lea
myself
Take things as they SOW are you know wha
you have that is your own what are ysl
willing to give to help the poor y
The boy thought again i III give then
half my money have seven pennies, an,
I'll give them four Wouldn'tthat be right
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25

~ The Young lady who strfsgasd ID
asaw 4 com parisoT. lad to pull pr 4ty hard,
and seriously injured the muscasa a syssem ]
rs The man who attempted fass' f!n MP
large bill" 2 fell into debtf n ppeply
that lie fOuLd it impossible t0ssxaiicato
himself
r. Debbs says that man lesind time
should fed cnketchIuP. Il
GA dandy lately appeared in tows,
wiz legs 50 attenuated -tbat the aptEsfities
had him arrested because he hhdE.'AsI visi-
bic means II support" Ell
~ The motto Of the DanyIlle Sl3 ~
vertiser is {; Come aud take W.
A. Lssss. IL sabterrarean ssseessph-
| nothing fresh, exceFt-m ae1erehs
~ Whv Is 4 pig il a parlor liz \ house
/ on ere Because the sooner 4 Il tfae out
the better.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
GENERAL AGENCY,
Washington, D. c.

THE subscriter or rs his services 10 The public in
II the prosecution OF Claims hefore Congress or.
auT Of the Deparime MS Of The Government Some
years experience as disbursing agent Of the Indian
D(partneat with general knowledge of The mode
Of tfansactipg business IN the yasions Offices Of the
Glverumeai enables hin 10 promise abstraction TO
allwho ma, entiusi business Of this character to
hiscare3
lie viii also give special attention 20 the callee-
liob OF claims against parties residing in the Dis
iri Of Columbia or its vicinity, negotiating loans
as well as the purchase or sale af Stocks Real Is
iaies Land Warrants &C.. &c, or furnish itf1rma-
iionio correspondents residing At adslancs in re-
gard 10 any business which may interest Them at
the seat of Government
HIS oiRce Is over the Banking House Of selden,
Withers s Co.
JAMES J. MILLER.
Jniv o. ieS2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
nA4,T1 ffOsgas 4f:fsNcY.

MF. WLLIln TaoasoS. No. Carroll Hall,
Baliimore MARYLAND, is an authorized Agent 10
the ciiy 81 Blltiaore toreeeive sabserifsions I'd.
vertisemests, &C. for The .sFree Press and COPY
cfihe paper, terms, Sc. be found On file al bis
Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
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PROF. J. IvooDMAN HAhr

"OoLD respectfully iafoslss tbs .cigizlns Of
~ The Wofle Al large. that ias ibk 9efpdse OF
enabling an z zee his woadenGi ii iiratil1n Of
me Eatire W1sld, the frsl aid ohst thihy ol
The kind ever produced. now on rIiibkson 81 me
Worlds Hall, No, 81 aud ,379 nfosdway. and
iof The purpose u FoPuiad i1g AHericfh al; aBe
also ii giving wdrid-Nide udtSgieIy rs Ii, reiown-
ed Book Of Tfayels. AiyenInfsls, and Anec.
d"ies.' WHICH s4opid be read By tle million Ass
We as 10 secure f0r the Illustrated Journal called
TIE WHoLE WORLD The iarstsI eifcula.
Ton OF any Literally o. business paper exsanL be
VII distribute among The PURCHASERS a. Els One
Dollar Tickets 800 900 Magnihceti ansiVs natle
Giiis, amounting 10 The SUN total .oi SEQ p09.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25

DJ-"Y. b. PALMERskthe Aasericsa Newspaper
Agent. i ths only or this paper IN the
cities Of Boston, New York, s1d Pliiaiethie, and is
duy % take advertisements add Subscriptions
at the rcqired BY Ills receipts "a Le re-
eardsd Is paymelfs. HIS Oaices are BOSTON, Seol-
lays Badfng. NEW YORK, Tribune Buiidines
PHILADELPHIA, ~ W. eorseF Third aad Chestan.
streetss"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25

To enjoy to day, stop worrying about TO-
morrow Next week will bs just Is eaps-
bic Of taking care Of itself as this one And
Why shouldn't i'll II viii have seven days
more experience.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
DIrgiilia fire. Dress
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a FIX ANNUN.
Payable halfyeariy; bit Two DoLrAns win b "a.
Ken IN payInentin full ii padeniirely frfSadyanee
s%Whendver paymsnt IS defrrred beyond The
expiration oflheycaf interest vii be charged.
- Subscriptions fol six. months, 81 IS, 10 be
paid Invariably in adzaAee.
ADVERTISING.
= The terms ofadyertisibg are Tor square or less
81, Tor three inserlions--4afger ones Ia he same
proportion Each continuance - cents per square.
CH All advert not ordered Tor a specific
tine, WILDE continued uatil forbid and sA1rgsd &C.
ssdsAebe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
100000
WORTH OF &.
G. i f IT'S .
For the People,
PROFESSOR Harris
Great Gift Enterprise
W90IH we Z GDa
WORLDS HAIL.

Mes. S77 &. $40 Broadway; New Ysrk.
Prof ]. wooDMAN HART. pIoarielo, asa
Manager.
F. III. Z BROWN. Tfea,nrer.
G. L. MORTON. Cor5 81
g. ASHTON HAWKINS. D-ssEiptiyts Iec
Miss G. LIE BARON MURDOCH Yes,zlisi
and Pianist.
S. TURL, Le4aer Of Band
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-05-25
L.F(. !. (si!PIl1.

ATTORNEY xA'P Law.
: Nv III. Pfagtive % be C.ststs ii Frederick
Jefferson saeaaniedh &arten asa Classe
CffIl%7-A \, a'ffisas'aigi ffe4.tie4 %, Ii
lffavros Known Mr. =Y.g-r,sr 4, /, ,,,.,., !,
years. Iht unde tsfsns1t i--estr5lastsre \, ga
lug thai bisffI-ss e1dInststl ~ i4 tf. ill " gt-
l nded - aiih fsbnafnet,-~
JOHN AILEAluNG & eek.
i.EAlLEYp& RIrESDUg e4s.SassyGrg.
,>3nne ~. ls53.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28
Observation-Disclosures.

SlG -DAGUfRRRoTYPEs, Twice AS LARuE AZ
IO. ever before ofersd for Atty inefudirv
eoi.ring warranted good as snken
liars. cor y hsd Use extrlsiys cstlb~h -
ssolss, 1strorVi.as, FfssesN AID csnAlsess Astsh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

uOUSE 10 LET IN THE COUNTRY.-A HOUSE IN 4
pleasant village in Westohester county II miles from
the Cty liNn would he rented small family 500
year mutually agreeable the rent paid bv the
foard. RefereH exchanged. Address G. j. CUUTAN,
box 2 $40 Post 0fice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

CPLENDID FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-1Ej
~ European plan; attire floor will be vacated OF
lst Of May at No 776 Broadway. three doors above
street. well adapted for family who wish live well
Please apply from IL to p. NJ when the apartments
seen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

OFFICES TO LET-TWo SUITS OF OFFICES ON
~ secord floor front separate entrance in stores IS
and 90 p, arl street. Apply to YELvERToN FELLOWS
the promises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

OFFICES TO LET-Two LIGHT FRONT OFFICES l23
~ Chambers street adjoining the rard House and oppo
site the Hudson River Railroad depot the
sness in the city Inquire in the clothing Of
CAMPBELL BROTHERS, on the premises. Possession Civ
@ Immediately.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

DoARD IN SOUTH RsooKLYN--Two GENTLE
ID be accommodated with pieasan, rooms
az Hard II NJ peti4c Gtr1It tttwsea CcUrt II CT.
T6cstor r'essant rrd shout hve unrses walk fro-,
be Iry. ust and cold bsths gith gas In tie house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

HOUSE TO LIT OF FORTY FIFTH STREET, CORNER
IA of Second avenue, with several loi Of ground attached
containing fruit and shrubbery ii DESTROYS the
occupants sill board with the family Apply the pro
msoS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

rIyo IET-oN OR TWO TWO STORY AND ATTIC cor.
grounds, the south side OF 12Sth street,
between r and Sixth avenues have tath range and
oss and oynveniont 90 railroads. storcs sshoo
chrchcs So Also 10 let three story brisk house hry
tot roLt and ak lots Of ground on the northwest osnor
Seventh aud ith street Apply immediately 10
u II EEnWN ~ WaIl u -cet, frem e . 7. g l~ts
srsSAEx.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

OFFICES TO LEr-THE OFFICES VOW OCCUPIED
" by the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Com
pany No "a Beaver street Of Hanover street. will
be rented for four from the first OF May
gure at the Office Of the Company Of a. C. FLAGG No.
8 Hall Of Records.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

HOUSE TO LET-AT MRLRoSE, ON THE HARLEM
Ii Railroad. II Is pleasantly situated Washington
within ave minutes walk of the depot Rent $3.50
Inquire of J. DUTHIE the premises, or Of +. L.
NICHOLS 2lS Fulton street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28
TENAN rs' REGISTER.

SUIT OF OFFICES TO LET, ON THE SECOND
n floor front Of $50 Broadway, occupied by Mr..
Scott. Apply to J. PEcARE, No. l6S Hester street
A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL HALL TO LET FOR
"A public worship Sundays. Apply Co MR.. BRooKES
Brooue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

poARD IN BRoOKLYN.-ONB or TWO SINGLE
ID gentlemen he accommodated with partial board
~ ARMY ina At ia High street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

ITO LET-oNE OF THE ROW OF BRICK HOUSES ON
L Seventy third street between Third and Fourth
The building Is Of modern STYLE stories attic
and observatory good basems MT and repcte with all the
modern IMPROVEMENTS fine lot of ground adjoining susa
BILE for flower vegetable gardon For further partcu
lars inqute on the premises or Of MoSPEDEN BAKER
25 Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

ITO LET-roUR ROOMS IN GENTEEL HOUSE ON
Sixth street Rent - per month Also for SALE about
500 worth OF furniture would be given in exchange
board to small family widow lady Address A. b.,
Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

HOUSE TO LET-IN P0RrCHESTER, THREE MIN
walk from tho depot. viii rented
year furaished qure WALTER
KkELER, No Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

COTTAGE TO LEr-oN STATEN ISLAND, TWO
minutes walk NON the forty At PORT Richnond
tanning ten rooms with basement garden, fruit &c. in
god condition. Apply 70 OSBORN, TuREBULL 4 CO.,
Eo Bridge street. or TO l.. g. CLARK, Port Richmond
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

HOUSES TO LET.-TuREE NEW BRICK HOUSES,
three story and basement with marble nantles aud
court ysrds in front situated in Fifty third the
Fourth avenue Rent 10 good tenant, $780, Apply to
JAMES BO0THBY, Isl Broadway. MP stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

P0ARDING.-A FAMILY CAN BE ACCOMMODATED
- with handsome suit OF rooms in first class
up town, Madison square, and pay will BIO taken
furniture. Address George Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28

r offs OR OFFICES TO LET-THE FIRST AND Sc
cond lofts No 30 John street Of Nassau, suta
bic for porter manufacturer light other
bssiuess, for three years. Apply to DANL. DEv
LIN, Esq, or H. v. KING, on the premises
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-17
CONGRESS-MoNpAY.

SENATE.-After a large amount of morning
business the special order was taken up and
Mr.. Weller spoke with great ability in favor of
the Nebraska bill. Mr. Houston obtained the floor
for tomorrow.
After the consideration of executive business,
the Senate adjourned.
House OF REPRESENTATIVE j. G. Jones
took his seat as successor to the late Mr.. Mullen
berg. The Speaker laid before the House a
statement of the numberof acres of the public
land granted by the government of the United
States, and for what purposes; which was refer
red to the Committee Public Lands Nh.
Breckenridge endeavored, by two motions, to
reconsider and resuscitate the deficiency BILL but
defeated in both instances subsequently,,
motion to re- refer the deficiencies, in estimates
reported by the Secretary of the Treasury to the
Committee of Ways and Means, was passed.
Mr.. Mace moved for select committee TO in
quire into the mistakes or frauds in connection
with the Collins and other mail steamers; which
was agreed to- Among the motions agreed to,
resolutions of inquiry relative TO the mode
of paying the public debt; the removal of the ma
rine hospital at Norfolk to Craney Island; the a.
of each State and Territory, and the extent
of the public domain; negotiations with Peru in
relation to the guano trade; Salaries of United
States ministers iii foreign courts; changing the
site of the military asylum {, Mount Vernon;
punishments for forgery, and whether legislation
is necessary to enable the United States govern
ment to recover back money advanced for SER
vices, when the contractor has failed to perform
such services. A resolution was also passed for
the appointment of special committee to in
quire into the employment of military men in the
superintendent of government works. Numer-
Gus bills were read twice and referred.