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Mr.. Charles Poor,
Barnesville and WoodsGeld
MAIL HACK.

The subscriber has commenced running lack
between Barnesvilie aud Woodsfeld, for the pur.
pose of conveying the Mails, and for the accom-
mo laton Of Passengers His Hack leaves Barnes
vile every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY,
on the arrival of the Mai! from Wheeling, which
leaves there al O'Clock of the same morning,
and arrives at Barnesvile at about1 P M. to din.
ner, aud thence TO Woodsfeld before sundown--
Returning, leaves Woodsfield every
TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY
morning, for Wheeling, connecting by Dickin.
sons Line, with the o'clock National Road ON.
nibus Line
BY this Line Passengers from Woodsfield, Nal.
aga and Somertcn. for Wheeling, will 60 through
the same day; and returning will leave Wheeling
in the morning and arrive in Woodsield in the
evening of the same day.
All packages sent by the Hack will be promptly
delivered. B. ALEXANDER,
May 81. Proprietor.
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From, Harana.

New York, June 3.-The Black War.
rior has arrived from Havana. and brings
news that the Captain General is raising
black troops and las issued an address to
the Directors General of Arms, &c., in
which he is resolved that the banner Of
Spain shall wave at all hazards in Cuba.
Another address has also been issued or
dering lists to be prepared. throughout the
Island. Of all persons liable TO military
duty.
Considerable excitement was OCCASION
ed on the gath, by report that q party o1
Americans had landed al a place about q
league west of Havana. Troops were
Immediately sent to the place. but the re-
.po,t proved false.
English officers were still being feted by
the government
Four Americans from Key West. be-
longing TO the Surveying Department, ar
rived at Havana; and had not been allow.
ed TO go outside of the city walls.
Pezeula ia stated 10 have said that he
had an European reputation to gain. and
determined TO gain it by emanciPatlng the
slaves in Cuba. .
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From Merico.

New YORK, May 3l.-New Orleans
papers received OF Thursday. which con-
tain details OF the late Mexican news.
1t is announced that Santa Annals VIC
tories over Alvares appear to be that he
succeeded in making his retreat from Aca-
pulco to the Capital. without being over
whelmed by the Revolutionists.
The correspondents Of the papers do
not credit the government accounts.
The Mexican army has been divided to
operate upon the limited territory to which
Alvares was confined, and will blockade
Acapulco.
Official accounts say that the revolution
must die out Of its own accord.
A conspiracy was discovered in fort San
Juan d'Ulloa on the 10th, the object was
to assist in the liberation Of Gen. Avate,
who was confined. One of the leaders
was shot.
Intelligence from Texas indicates the
commencement! of general Indian war
along the frontier, led by Wild Cat.
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ID DAD TAX.-Notice is hereby given. that
H. the County Commissioners, at their March
session, lSoi. levied road tax of one mill on
each dollar of taxable property in the county Of
Monroe. Said tax can be discharged by labor on
the public highways. under the direction of che
supervisors at the rste Of one dollar per day. be
tween ihe first day of April and the FIRST day Of
October, aad the person for whose benefit such
labor is performed, shall receive certificate FROM
the supervisor. which certificate the County
Treasurer wiitreceiye as money in discharge OF
said road tax. 49, yNO. B. NOLL.
Msy II, 1854 Auditor, NJ, G..
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UARDIAN sALE.--on SATURDAY n. -,

UARDIAN SALE.--On SATURDAY.. the al,b
" day Of Juae. 1884. at l o'clock. i. NJ, will
be offered for sale, on the premises, in Seneca
township. Monroe County, Ohio. as the property
minor heirs of John E. Turner. decd, the follow.
ing real estate, to-wit: The balance of the Yves,
hall OF the northeast quarter of section 49, town.
ship Z, and Iange z. lying aud being in said coun-
ty, after dedncting thererom all that contained
in following bounds. to-wit: Commencing at the
northeast corner OF said quarter, thence west "a
rods so as to contain 26225s acres; cad SO much
more as is contained within the following bounds;
Comm encing foi the same at The northeast corner
of said 2625 acres last aforesaid. thence west %
rods SO as 10 contain 2i1 acres: which said trac,
Of land so to be sold as aforesaid. under this I'd.
vertisement, contains 80 acres, after deductine
said 262s acres and 2l1a acres as aforesaid.
Appraised at Si50. Terms made known on the
day OF sale. A. s. McCAFFREY,
May a. Guardian of said minors
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SHERIFF'S SAl.E.-By virtue of an order
- of sale in Partition, issued from the court
OF Common Pleas of Monroe comfy. Ohio, and to
directed, will ofTer for sale, at public outcry.
at the front door of the court house in the town Of
Woodsfieid. in said county, on #
Tuesday. the 1871 day If Jane. 1854.
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock I'm, and O'Clock
p m, Of said day. the following lands and tehe-
ments lying and being in said county. 20 wit:
Lot No. l6 in Lime addition to the town OF
Beallsville. 1t55
Ordered to be sold In the case of George W.
Barnes against William Simerall ct al
WILLIAM READ,
Nav 10 80 90 Eherif.
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&c HARBOUR.

No. l43. Main Street, Wheeling, Va.
QEGS leave to inform his friends and the public
~ generally, that he has just returned from the
East, and 10 now receiving the largest and most
desirable stock oi CARPETS. RUGS, OIL
CLOTHS, MATTiNGS. &C., Sc. ever offered
in Wheeling The stock has been eelected with
great care. from the best standard of English and
Americ an make
Alro. large end beautiful stock OF Curtain
Goods. Gimps, Trimmings, etc., etc., together
with great variety Of other house furnishing ar
tcles, all Of which viii he sold at very low prices
J.C! HARBOUR.
June 4. No. l4s, Main q.
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Litten s. Horne,

Ihreshing Machine Builders d Repairers.
SUNFISH. OHIO
MILL have constantly on hands MACHINES
w of all kinds; also CLEANERS of the hest
and latest improvements.
From past experience we fatter ourselves that
we can equal any manufactured in the State.
Persons wishing to purchase Machines will
please give us call and examine for themselves
All work warranted 10 peform right or no sale
nj ID All old Castings and Iron taken in ex-
IN. ID. change for work tor which the highest
price will be given LITTEN & HORNE.
Sunfish Juue 7, 1854.
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Strayed Or Stolen!

Sirayed or stolen from The stable of John Law
renee, 3 miles west Of Beallsville, on the night
of the 2lst inst, LIGHT GREY MARE, de-
scrbed as follows-Four years old. with light
name. small black spot on one of her hips and
little white on her hind feet liberal reward
will be given to any person who will give infor.
nation where she may be found to WIN. Harris,
in Bealsville. Monrue county, Ohio or the, SUBJ
scriher near Morristown, Belmont county, Ohio.
May 81. EDWARD E. HARRIS.
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classical INSTITUTE,
For Young Ladies and Gentlemen
BARNEsvlLLE, BELMONT CO., OHIO.

UyHE FIRST SESSION OF the above named
Institution will commence Oh the 10Th day
Of April. aud continue IA weeks
The Department of English and Classical Liter
ature will be under the direction OF SAMUEL
DAVENPORT, A. M; and that Of Mathematics and
N aturai Science, Of MIR. JOHN l. THOMPSON, an
experienced Mathematician
Tuition fees will be moderate. and every care
will be taken to afford to young ladies and gentle
men the means of acquiring thorough Classical
and Mathematical education.
in Special attention will be directed to those wish
gto qualify themselves for Teachers.
Feb l5 1854
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SELECT SCHOOL,
For Young Ladies and Gentlemen.

yHyHE undersigned will open his school in this
place, on the 1st day Of May. next There
will be three sessions in the year, Of II weeks
each. Those wishing to attend. will rleasAmake
application before the commencement of the ses.
sion. Particular attention will be paid to those
wishing to qualify themselves as Teachers.
woodsfieid is healthy village; and good board
ing may be had At 81 so per week.
TIE r Nj S:
Arithmetic. English Grammar. and Geography,
per session, S5 90
Algebra, Geometry Natural Philosophy. Chemis-
try and History, W
Languages and higher branches Of Mathemat.
ics 8 10
R.. ]. SMITH.
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Sale Of Claims.

BY virtue OF an order of the Probate Court o
Monroe county. Ohio. the subscriber, Admis
TRAITOR of the estate OF James Guthrie. deceased
will, on Monday, June 8 1854. at IL o'clock NJ
at the door Of the Court House in Wonds6eid, il
said county. offer for sale sundry judgments, note.
and accounts due to said estate. some Of the debt
ors being Of doubtful solvency, and others livint
remote from the subscriber.
JOHN DAVENPORT, Adm'r.
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WOODS FIELD
UNION SCHOOL.

This Institution will commence its Summer Ses-
sion, OF &c days, on the first of May. and will con-
tain three Departments: PRiMARy-For the in.
struction of pupils in the Alphabet. Spelling and
LIST Reader. SEcoNpARY-Spelling and Reading
continued, Primary Geography. Primary Gram
mar. Arithmetic, part second, and History. The
ACADEMIC is designed to educate young Ladies'
and Gentlemen in the Greek and Latin Languages,
Natural and Mental Sciences, and the different
branches Of Mathematics. Composition aud dec
lamation will also be required.
Parents wishing to send their children will
please enter their names as soon as possible. All
are desired to be present on the fisrt day of the
Session.
Rates of Tuition Primary Department, So 90
Secondary do 800
Academic do 400
GEO. w. McMILLEN,
April 5, 1853. Principal.
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Look Herei Look Herei

VKM. LITTEN, Of Clsring,on, has taken
w partner. and enlarged his Shop, and is now
prepared tn accommodate the public. on short no.
tice, with all kinds Of work in his line, such as
Mill Irons. Turning Lathes, Wagons, Carts,
Hsfrows. .Culhvators, Wheel -Barrows,
Log and Trace Chains. Hoes. Mat
locks. Axes, Cooper's Tools,
Edge Tools of all kinds:
Also. large assortment of Juniatta and Mis-.
souri, Iron for sale.
Old scrap ron-wrought and cast-taken in
exchange for work. All kinds of produce taken
at cashsprice. LlTTEN & HERMAN.
ClaIington, June Z, 1854. .
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FOR 1854.
HyHE Board of Examiners Of Monroe county.
u will hold meetings for the examination Of
School Te acbers in Woodsfieid. commencing on
the FIRST Monday of each monsh after this date,
except April, In which month their meeting will
commence on the second Monday.
Applicants mest be in attendance at 10 o'clock
A. M. of said days. and bring certificates of NOR
al character from responsible persons known to
the Board. By order of the Board,
JAMES MITCHELL,
Clerk Of Board.
Woodsfield Feb % 1884
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Grave Stone Cutting.

EyHE undersigned has removed to Sunfish
Greek, three-quarters of mile above Rich
ners mill, where he is carrying Che business OF
GRAVE AND TOMB STONE CUTTING, s
in its various branches. Those entrusting their
work to him will have it done in the neatest and
most approved style Of workmanship, and At mod
crate prices. e3-Marble Grave and Tomb Stones
furnished 10 order. p. .CAWLFIELD..
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A TTACHMENT...Atmy my instance an attach.
q ment was lssued ON the 10th day Of May,
A d. 1854, bY WIN. Hobaueh, a Justice Of the
Peace Of Malaga township, Monroe county. Ohio,
against the goods, cha,tes. moneys, and effects OF
George Matchet. non resident of said county
and State, for the sum of So 95
May "a. 1854 SAMUEL MCGUIRE.
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IN MONROE COMMON PLEAS.

IN MONROE COMMON PLEAS.
Waterman Palmer Roswell Marsh, Admins
vs. istrator of Joseph NJ. Mason.
Roswell Marsh, ~ deceased. Robert Naylor.
Adminstrator Of and the creditors Of the late
Jos NJ. Mason ct al. firm of Naylor & Minor. will
take notice that depostions viii be taken ON be-
half of the complainant in the above case, st the
office OF Hollister, Okey & Hollister, in Woods-
field, in said county. on the 10th day Of June.
next. between the hours OF 8 O'Clock A. NJ. and
o'clock p. NJ. VIM. OKEY,
May 10, 1854. Mas. Conf.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MONROE
COUNTY, OHIO--PErITlON.
The State OF Ohio, against Thomas d. Finney
THE defendant will take notice. that on thu l7th
i day OF October. 1853. civil action was COM
menced against him in the Court of Commdn
Pleas of Monroe County. aforesaid; and there
upon. on the 10th day of January. 1854 the plain-
tiff took out an attachment against the property
moneys, credits and effects of said defendant, who
is nonresident of this State. Said attachment
has been returned served. "a asfs
DANIEL H. WIRE.
May 3. 1854. -. Prosecuting Attorney.
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A TTACHMENT.--At our instance an at
"A tachment was issued on the 5,h inst, BY
james Blare. Justice Of the Peace. for Switzer.
land township. Monroe county, Ohio, against the
goods. chattes and effects of Joseph C. Cation. an
absconding debtor. for the sum Of $40 20.
JAMES HUGHES,
May "a, lS54--3t G. w. McCINNIS
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a DMINIsTRATOR,S SALE.-on Saturday
"A. the 10Th day of June, A. D., 1854. at three
O'Clock, P. NJ. on tina premises hereinafter de-
scribed, the undersigned. the Admiaistratrix Of
David Johns, deceased. will sell at public auction,
the following discribed tracts Of land situate in
Monroe county, Ohio, to wit. The northeast
quar- er Of the southwest quarter Of section 80.
township 4. and range E, containing n and 26
hundredths acres. Also the southeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter Of the same section. town
ship and range, containing n and 26 hundfedths
acres, subject to dover therein assigned, upon the
70 lowing terms-Ous half in hand and the resi-
due in nine months. with interest from the day of
sale, 10 be secured to the satisfaction Of the Ad
ministratrix. MAHALA JOHNS. Adm'x
may 10. Of David Johns. dec d.
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WHEELING BRIDGE DOWNl!

DERSONS wishing to get Cheap Furait,lre
will do well to call at the Mammoth Furn-
ishing Wae Rooms Of the subscriber. No. l5I,
Main ST., Wheeling. Va, where they will see
the best assortment OF ell kinds of
FURNITURE AND HoUSE-FIxINGS,
Such as Bureaus. Of every description, Bedsteads.
OF every style and price, and almost everything .
person may want in going to housekeeping
Every variety aud style Of
Chairs, Mattrases. Clocks, Looking. Glasses,
Tin Safes, Refrigerators. &C.. &c
June Z. VIM. NJ RERRYHILL.
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Terrible Po,cder Explosion.

WILMINGTON. DEL. May 3l.-Three
wagons containing five tons of powder ex.
ploded in the street this morning opposite
Bishop Lees residence. The wagons
were torn to atoms and twelve horses kill
ed-blown to pieces. John Reese, Thos.
falley and Thomas Chambers, colored
drivers, all killed.
waiter in the employ Of Jas. E. Price
and colored woman in Bishop Lees
house. and a young man in the employ Of
Thomas Hughes was also killed and q
child missing. The fragments of two 9TH
er bodies, one a female, were also found
names unknown.
The residence of Bishop Lee, and five
other houses and six stables were demol.
ished or fired and burnt. Every house for
squares around had their windows broken,
and doors broke open by the concussion.
Thomas Hughes wife and child were
seriously injured; and VIM. Mccoy and
Mrs. Reynolds were badly burnt. Dam.
age $4,000.
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From the Boston Chtonotype.l

Consumption prevails matters are. and picks
off the best and prettiest of us in our prime. In
this state of things we must do the best we can.
piece and patch up the web of life, with journeys.
voyages and medicines. Of all the medicines tDs
fnoD If,
"DR. wIsTER'S BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY"
is schat tOe first recommend. We have in our
Office living proof OF its efficacy. who. but for
it, would have been beneath the sod long ago.
The inventor of this medicine, DR. WIsrAR, was
man Of science, Of humanity, and undoubtedly
prepared the remedyfn its best form.
h3-See Advertisement.
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Cabinet Shop.

THE undersigned have located in the town Of
L Woodstield. for the purpose of carrying OH
the business Of
Cabinet Making,
in all its various branches, They have now on
hand good assortment of Cabinet Ware, which
they will sell unreasonable prices They will Also
make to order ia's7S
Bureaus. Tables, Stands, Chairs,
and all other kinds of work in their line on short
notice. They respectfully solicit those in need
of woik tU give them call
MICHAEL HEFFLER & Co.
Woodsfeld. May II, 1854.
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WASHINGTON. June 1.

/" ASKING TON. JufI6 I.
SENArE.-The Senate met this morning
and adjourned over until Monday, only
ten Sena ators being present.
IIousE.-The House also adjourned till
Monday, there being but eleven Represen-
taiives in attendance.
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Arrival of tie Asia.

New YoRK, June 1.-The steamer Asia
arrived with dates to May 90, one week
later. She reports that the Arctic struck
Tuscan rock and put back TO Liverpool
The latest from the seat OF War.-Paris
Thursday evening.-lt is rumored that
telegraph dispatch has been received, an,
Douncing the bombardment OF Rivel.-
No particulars, and considered unreliable
LlvERPooL.-Flour, demand good, pri.
ces advanced Is Cd. Western Canal Ais
Ohio ASS. Wheat, all quantities consid-
erably advanced, white l3s, red l2s Al.
Corn, demand good, prices advanced 2s.
yellow Ais Cd, white AS Cd.
There are rumors OF bombardment OIL
Revel, but unreliable.
The Cologne Gazette says the Emperor
has had relapse Of his illness.
The inhabitants of st. Petersburg are
obliged to find quarters for troops. There
are about twenty thousand Cossack troops
in the environs and city proper.
1t is stated that the Russian Government
has assured the Greeks OF its intended as.
sistance and cooperation.
The plan Of the campaign is TO invade
Russia Proper.
The Turks have gained two complete
victories on the Danube.
Austria g position is decidedly hostile to
Russia, and she has called out OO,OOO
men TO defend the frontiers.
Prince Paskiewitch has changed the
front OF war to the banks of the Sereth
and Dniester.
1t is reported at Vienna that the con-
ference is to be renewed on the basis OF
the Austrian, Russian and Anglo.French
alliances.
The Russian fleet left Helsingfors TO
join the Cronstadt feet.
Napier is Is miles distant. prepared to
intercept them.
The Turkish feet has entered the Black
Sea Tor the purpose OF destroying the Rus,
slams posts on the Circassian coast.
The Spanish difficulty with the United
States is attracting much attention.
Mr.. Soule sends special messenger
on the steamer Asia.
--latest by telegraph to the London Times
Of Saturday from Vienna 18th, states tha
the government messenger had reached
Galatz. May llth, with reliable intelli
gence that Sebastopol has been lombard
ed for four days.
BuKAREsr, May 15.-The English stea
mer. Tiger went ashore near Odessa, ant
was taken by the Russians. Two othe
steamers went to her assistance and bonn
barded the Russian works, but with littl
/ effect.
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- HERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an order
- from the Court of Common Pleas Of Monroe
county, Ohio. in proceeding in Partition, where-
in Thomas Coen and vile were petitioners. and
Jacob Heck and others were respondents, and to
me directed, will offer for sale, at public outcry,
at the front door of the court house in the town
of Woodsfeld, in said county, on
Tuesday. the 18Th day Of June, 1854,
between the hours of 10 o'clock m, and O'Clock
m OF said day. the follow ing described lands and
ienements lying and being in said county. to wit;
Luts Nos % aud "a in the town Of Malaga.
WILLIAM READ,
Nav 10 81 81 Sheriff.
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SHERIFF'S SALE by virtue of an order
- of sale in Chancery, issued from the court Of
common pleas of Monio oe county, Ohio, and to
me directed, will offer for sale at public outcIy.
at the door Of the court house in the town Of
Woodsfield, in said county, on ~. x
I'uesday. the lsth day of June, 1854.
between the hours of % O'Clock m. and O'Clock
m, Of said day. the following described real es-
tate, lying and being in said county, to wit:
The undivided half of the south east quarter of
sedtion 8, in township 4, of range S, containing
l59 acres
Ordered to be sold in the case OF VIM. s. Camp
bell gaiust Allen +. Randolph and others.
str WILLIAM READ,
May 10 &2 I2 Sheriff
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Congressional
WASHINGTON, May 29

SENArE.-Mr. Gwin introduced his Joint
resolution that Congress adjourn. finally
on July Sd.
Mr. Dawson proposed an amendment
that the Senate take a recess until the Sd
Monday in October.
Mr. Gwin accepted the suggestion, and
Mr.. Clayton advocated the passage of the
original resolution.
HoUsE.-Mr. Mr.. May submitted res
olu,ion requesting the President to COM
municate correspondence Of the Minis.
ter at Turkey with the State Dept, as he
believed Mr.. Spence had been unluslly
assai.ed for his speech when he delivered
his credentials, and he therefore wished an
authentic copy of the correspondence.
The resolution was passed.
The House then went into committee
on the Pacific Railroad bill.
Gerret Smith spoke against it on the
ground that the Government proposed to
build the road. ia.
The committee rose and reported the
bill to the House.
WASHINGTON, May 80.
SENArE.-After the reading of the bill in
regard to the coinage of eagle gold
pieces, ii was LAID on the table till to-mor.
row.
The resolution providing Cor an adjourn
ment from the Sd Of July to the Sd Mon.
day in October was passed and Senate
adjourned.
HousE-Took up in committee the Pa
cific Railroad Bill as reported some time
since.
Mr.. Perkins Of Louisiana commented
on the address which was presented by
five New York Representatives.
twas defended by MIR. Soule.
The authors Of the address responded,
pending which message was read from
the President. announcing that he had
signed the Nebraska bill on the 3Olh.
The House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
SENATE.-A resolution passed to adjourn
from tomorrow until Monday. ltwas al
so moved that when the Senate meet on
Monday it adjourn until the Thursday fol-
lowing. Lost.
The Insane Land bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter spoke against the cons,itu.
tionality OF the bill.
Mr.. Foote supported il.
After some other unimpcrtant business,
in Executive session, adjourned.
HoUsR.-A bill providing for the survey
and sale Of the public lands in Kansas
Territory. and establishing land Office
therein. was referred.
Mr.. Cutting desired to bring up an ad
Iournment resolution, but objections were
made. and the Pacific Railroad bill was
considered in committee.