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SEND IN YOUR ORDERS

.LND ~ tVUH UHDEHS
a. MYERS ~ SON keep constantly on
Ne hand large assortment Of Wood and Coal,
in all their varieties and of superior qualities which
they offer for sale on pleasing terms as they can
be had in the District Of Columbia
Office No. 81 Water street, south side, old stand
formerly occupied by Myers A Baker
ss9- All orders left at T. j. Steers, No. 4ss, Sew.
enth street. Washington ID. c., or at our office, will
be promptly filed
tsH- 2,240 pounds given to the ton.
G. MYERS 4 SON,
" 23-8m Water street. Georgetown. b. G.
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1.-TWO Handsome three- story Brick Dwell
IL ling Houses on Twelfth street near the Smith
sonian Institute, between b and C streets One a
cottagebult house, with flower garden in 'front.' and
porches in front and on the side. The rent of each
will be $3.50 to careful and prompt tenants.
FOR SALE, neat two story Frame House on sth
street, Island This house will be sold low, and on
favorable terms. JOHN l.. SMITH
Attorney at-Law
sep 3--eodf sth street. near Centre Market
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Afairs in Kansas.


CHICAGO, Aug. Give learn from Kansas that
Chief Justice Lecompte gave dinner, on the 22d,
TO the members of the Kansas Legislature, in re-
turn for the honor of locating the capitol at the
town named afterhim. Judge Emore was present,
and, on being toasted, announced his determine,
ton to resist the Presidents usurpation of power
The announcement was received with great enthu-
siasm,
Adyioes received from Fort Pierce represent
the troops as healthy and the Indians quiet
Governor Brown, of Missouri, is dead.
CHICAGO, September Judge Elmore, of Kan
sas, has written letter to Caleb Cushing, dated
Shawnee Mission, August 23, in which he states
that he has not violat, single law Of Congress
or of the Department; and he is satisfied that his
case has been preudiced, and that bis removal is
on grounds of policy. He also says that by the
9th section Of the Kansas and Nebraska act, he
holds his office for fonr years, and he gives notice
that he will resist the action Of the President
through the courts.
The last number of the "Squatter Sovereignty"
doubts the reliability of Governor Shannon.
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sep Sit Secretary pro tenn,
IUIIN DICKSON DAMS GORDIN 4

Ol1N DlChSON, DAM - GOhDON, q
a. VIM King have associated themselves together
in the Wood and Coal business, and have located
their place Of business the corner of street and
just one square northeast Of Lafayette
Square, where they feel warranted in saying that
they prepared to furnish all who may favor them
white and red ash Goals Of the different sizes ALSO
Cumberland lump, run of Mines or fine for smiths,
&C.; also, hickory oak and pine Wood All Of which
win be delivered promptly, and with despatch, the
call before making their purchases for the winter
stock has been carefully selected and in quality
second to none in the District
DICKSON, GORDON & CO.
WASHINGTON August 23, 1855.
n,,nr on..A..r
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FIRST
GRAND EXCURSION AND PIC MIC
THE
Y0UN G AMERICAN CLUB,
TO THE
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,

TNNHE Members of the Club take great
n pleasure in announcing TO their friends and
the public In general that they have chartered the
safe and commodious steamer George Washington,
and will give their first
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
Friday, SEPTEMBER z.
The Club also pledge themselves that no pains or
expense will be spared TO give satisfaction TO all who
may honor them with their presence
A celebrated Cotillon Band has been engaged for
the occasion.
supper and refreshments will be furnished by an
experienced caterer, at city prices
The boat VIII leave Washington al ~ o'clock
Navy Yard at ~, Alexandria at 2s{
II being important TO save time the boat viii not
90 TO Georgetown.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
and ladies' To be had Of members Of the Club and at
the boat on the day Of the Excursion.
Committee Of Arrangements.
w. G. Durry J. Edward
4. s. Denham j. Sherry
j. Pope j. Nokes
J. McNelly J. padRett
Y, He'll T. keey
aug 2e--soth, 3lst, Sep. !, 8,4,6,G *
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NEW JEWELKY. =

HAVE just received lot OF new styles
u of rich Gold Jewelry, and have on hand a fine
stock of Watches Gold Chains Silver Ware of every
description.
Also, great variety of Spectncles, &c.
All Of which will sell at greatly reduced prices
for two weeks
Please call at AIS Pennsylvania avenue
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
10 30 H. D. HOOD
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esg Americans, Attention = The regular
weekly meeting Of the Fourth Ward Council Of the
American party will be held this (Monday) evening,
at s o'clock, at American Hall. The members of the
Council are requested TO be punctual in their attend
ance, as business of Importance will be brought be
fore the meeting. BY order:
N. D. LARNER,
o -.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TUtHE Public Schools of the City will be
- re-opened on Monday, the Sd day Of Septen-
Der, at O'clock A. NJ. The Teachers win be in at
tendance at their respective schoohouses receive
pupils who present tickets Of entrance or readmis-
sion. They will be assisted in the organization Of
the classes by the Trustees and 0fces Of the Board
As the number Of pupils is limited, parents who
desire TO enter continue their children in school,
will do well TO make an early application for admis
sion tickets.
BY direction Of the Board.
GEORGE J. ABBOT,
sep l-SM&Tu Secretary.
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nR. =. u. WRIt:HT,s nnfaiIing scrofn-

nR. l.. IL. WRIGHT,S nnfaiIing scrofu-
NJ lous antidote, Tor the permanent cure of Con.
sumption and all other forms Of Scrotulous Diseases
This Medicine is prepared by an eminent physician
Of eighteen years practice in New York city, during
which time he has constantly used il with the most
unbounded success, and created for ii a reputation
in private practice unequalled in the history Of med.
icinc. y acts immediately upon the blood cleansing
y from all scrotulous humors impurities renova.
ting, and by its magic powers invigoratng the whole
system; in proof Of which, hundreds Of respectable
witnesses from the doctors private practice have
gwen in their testimony, and entTeat those suffering
from any scrofuous affection to call upon them aud
satisfy themselves. treatise on scrofnous diseases
can be had gratis ut Principal Depot, 400 Broadway
and at Drug stores generally
CHARLES ST0 T a Co, Agents for Washington
city, ID. c. HENRY LEADBEATER. Fairfax s,rret !.
CooK& Co., King street, Alexandria, Va.
ie 18-Rmo
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The MARYLAND SUFFERERS BY THE LATE AcC'-
DENr.-The body Of Miss Jane Lincoln, daught !
Of Mrs. Phelps, Of Elcotts Mills, killed by the
late railroad disaster, has been brought on to this
city, and will be buried to-day from Gface Church
We learn that Mrs. Phelps was not so seriously
injured rs reported She received only sprain,
which will not result in anything worse than to-
dious confinement. Her youngest daughter was
not bruised as reported. They we've both e1tri-
Gated from beneath mass Of ruins. Their escape
was almost provid, ntial
Mr.. Phelps had left his seat by the side Of his
brother while the cars were stopping at Burlington,
only few moments before the accident happened.
He was at the time in the front part Of the car
next ahead Of the one where his family were The
rear part Of this car was demolished, and thrown
on end.-Bdiimore american
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Loss Of the Submarine Cable for Connectin
Newfoundland and Nora Scotia.

Nei1oandIaNd and Nora Scotia.
HALIFAX, Aug. 3l.-A despatch just received in
this city from Sydney, states that, owing to some
mislanagement in the laying of the submarine
cable between Newfoundland and Cape Breton,
when 40 miles out from the Newfoundland coast
the cable was lost. The vessel had been engaged
two days in LAYING the cable when the accident
happened. The despatch does not inform us in
what manner the loss was occasioned, and it Il
also silent as TO the probability of recovering the
cable. The company are understood to have had
an insurance on the cable 70 the extent of $40 600
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CLAIM AGENCY.

CLAIM AGENCY.
R A. HYDE, Bounty Land aud CInim
AAs Agent.-Land Warrants bought, and Mo-
ney TO lend.
Office on l street. between Tenth and Eleventh
streets. aug 29-dlw
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A GREAT CHANCE.
~ILL be sold low for cash, the entire
w Stock, fixtures, Furniture, &C., of a iirst-cass
Confectionery Establishment
For particulars call at store, No. 400 Seventh
street aug l5-lm
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IN Visiting the city should see Hunters Catalogue
Of the curiostios of'the Patent Office.
Also, his description Of Powell's great picture.
feb 26-dlyn
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rsg- PERSONS residing in the First and
Second wards desiring 70 subscribe TO the AsEn-
CAN 0ReAH," will leave their names at Richard
Csrter's, Agent, No. 4Os Massachusetts, avenue bet
9th and 10th streets. aug 81
Professor De GRATH's Electric Oil IL the great and
popular curative for all kinds Of pain, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Head, Tooth and Ear Ache, Corns, Sores,
Bruises, Wounds, Cuts, and Burns. Good for little
children. Office remember, 80 South Eighth street
three doors south Of Chestnut, Philadelph a. All
others spurious. SToTT GO,
aug 20 Agents,
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INDEPENDENT POLICE.

FOR RENT,
"A Two-story and attic Brick House, sit
n uated on II, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing eight rooms and cellar, in good
condition.
Apply 10 JAMES w. BARKER
aug 2S-3tawtf Next TO Lutheran Church
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DIR. y. APPLETON STORRoW,
HAVING permanently located in Wash
HM ington, offers his professional services to the
public. Office and residence No 1873 + street, be-
tween 2lst and 22d streets, First Ward aug 6-sm#
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THE UNION ACADEMY.
THNUE Fifth Animal Session af he Tin;

THE UNION ACADEMY.
MNIIE Fifth Annual Session of The Union
u Academy and the sixth of the Union Female
Academy, will open on the first Monday in Septem-
Der, and continue forty-iour weeks,
Terms as usual
Circulars at the bookstore of r. Farnham, ESQ,
and at the Rugby House. corner of Fourteenth aud
streets.
These Institutions 50 organized and conducted
as TO secure that mental and moral training which
will best prepare the pupils for the realties Of life
z. RICHARDs,
Principal Union Academy.
Mrs. T. RICHARDS,
Principal Union Female Academy.
aug IL I'm
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The President of the United States, accompa
MED by Mrs Pierce, returned to Washington on
Saturday, improved in health, from their brief
visit to Virginia
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And BY all dealers il Alexandria, Virginia.
NAV 2S-enf Rrn
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HANCOCK AHEAD Oh THE FrELpl--A good many
people have been talking about good things Who
has had anyf 1t was our painful duty, az usual
ITO forget what we recommembered" in saying
way last week" that Hancock bad offered to his
admring constituency, reed birds, sora, &C., &c.
We hope everybody won't go at once, lest mine
host should find himself overcrappedn as they
say Ia Dumfries. But it's no use hlowin'.n Look
at him. No sign necessary. " In hoe signo vinces
"0ld Virginny never tire"
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Poorly GooD.-A negro boy stole Joe Pentlands
shirt, aud was duly nabbed. Sam. W., meeting
the " caravan going to the dispensary" Of JUS
tice, inquired what the boy had done?
:" Stole Miss Pentlans shirt, sir" was the reply
of one.
I" Was it his uniform shirt 7" inquired he.
"No! it was his everyday shirt"
WELL what is that but uniform shirt ?" said
the excruciator--and all done in two minutes.
Mr.. Sockdologer, who is great moralizer, thinks
the reason the shirt stolen was because the re-
porters did not receive free tickets to the Circus.
Who knowss He merely throws out the sugges-
ton
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HOSE AGAIN-In the American Organ of Satur-
day there is an article headed washington Hose"
in which they claim No g and say that they were
organized on the 18th of July. If they can show
any proof that they did organize and elect officers
before the 23d of August, we will willingly give up
No. 2, if not we will stick to it through thick and
thin. l.. LAssELLE, Sec.
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LIBERAL LANDLoRD.--In these days of hard
times and tight landlords, it is truly refreshing to
note the liberaty of one of our good citizens, who,
in persuading J. P. to take his vacant house, who
thought the rent too high, promised to make up
the difference to him in the novel, but certainly
very sure plan OF knocking some man down near
the house every night. We left before the bar
gain was made, not being willing to be considered
pdrticeps criminis, but warn the parties that If
certain neighborliood gives us many items We wish
to be counted "in," SO far as to dividing the fees
but not the knocking wn part.
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At Blsdensburg depot, the proprietor, Mr.. c. G.
Herat, has erected handsome cottage for the ac-
commodation Of passengers He has also, in
course of construction, large brick building for
a boarding house. The grounds are to be laid out
scientifically, and when complete will form beau
tiful country retreat.
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PETERSBURG, October 81 1881.
About FIVE years ago. | obtained from Mr.. Tobias.
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spcctacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance to
my decayng vision; and my opinion Of him is, that
he is skiliu in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited BY such aid
J. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonials the Evening Star
aug l5-1y
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INTERESTING TO FiRENEs.-Wc are requested q
state for the information of the public, that the
following rules will be observed in striking the d.
rections Of fires upon the Perseverance alarm bell
For fire in a northern direction the bell viii
strike one stroke successfully southern, two I;
eastern, three; western, four; northeast, one
three; southeast two, three southwest two, four;
northwest, one, four In case of fire in the i'm.
mediate vicinity OF the engne-house, those strokes
will be repeated with but short pauses while for
more distant fires the pauscs or intervals will be
somewhat longer.
The regular meetings Of the company are held
on the first Thursday OF each month, and the sig.
nal upon the bell viii be quick ringing thereof
for few moments at time.
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ArD FOR NoRroLK--Go at once, and have your
aching teeth out, and thus aid the Norfolk suffer
ers, and rid yourselves Of unwholesome and disa-
greeable companions DR.. Van Patten charges
you but so cents, relieves you in a moment and
gives the money to the editors Of the National
Integencer, to be sent to Norfolk.
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FOR RENT.

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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1855-01-10
Nebraska News Items.


The Omaha Indians have returned from their
hunt.
Footmen we're crossing the river on the ice
last week.
1.-THE Nehraskian' is soon to be issued at
Omaha city. Alarge addition 70 Omaha Guy
IS soon to be laid out and survey ed. v.s.-,
A great scarcity Of lumber and bnilding ma
,eriaIs prevails The steam mill cannot sup
ply 1.-THE OF the lumber required.
Laborers are getting two dollars day at
Omaha.
Hon. B B. Chapman has returned to Ohio
for his family. aud will remove to Nebraska
early IN the spring.
LKGtsLArunE OF NEBRASKA. body will
convene at Omaha City, Jan. 1t.
The State House being erected by the Ferry
Company Is now almost entirely completed.
+, We learn that W. C. James Esq, has recev-
cd the arpointment Of Col, Of the volunteer
com oany ordered to be raised in Netraska.-
We doubt not Mr. James will make an ei.cient
commander.
The Judges have been assigne their sta.
ltioDs and times aud places Tor holding courts
sigpi6ed.
Jndoe Bennett hss removed his family back
IN fleetwood, He accomplished his election,
| and will now be prepared 70 represent hrs Por'
ton of Iowa. in the Nebr aska Legislature.
Gov. Cunning has ordered he formation OF
two volunteer regiments. for the protection Of
squatters and emigrants. Go. Bluffs Suaie.
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LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Jan. 4lh 2 o'clock P. y

THURSDAY, Jan. 4th o'clock p. n.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment
PRAYER ty the Chaplain.
journal Of yesterday read.
Mr. Test presented the petiiio.n Of the coun- :.
- Jndue Of Pottaw atamie aud fifty others ask
;ng that the Nebraska Ferry company DC re-
;mbursed for the construction OF TOAD De
!, - CON Council Bluffs and Omaha City which
on MIA motion was laid on the liable.
Mr. Hamilton presented the petition OF II
n Carpenter aud other citizens OF Biackhswk
and Butter counties asking to attach certain
portion Of Butler to 3lackhawk; reading dis'
nensed v ith and on molten referred 10 the com
mittee on county boundaries.
MI Hamilton presented the petitions Of cit
icons OF BlackhaMk. Harden aud Grundy coun.
ties asking for division Of Grandy County
....ch;rv The same to Blac khawk and Harden,
a.I;nv iiapeused with and on motions referred
10 ths commlttee on county boundaries.
!, NJ Preston presented the petition OF T.
wilson and others on the same subject; refer
red ~ the same committee.
M P,eston presented the petition Of certaS
.;,;,ens Of Marshal county asking for a loca.
tom Of Sta,e road from Marion 10 Lam coun-
~ 10 Lafayette ia Marshal: county. read
mo dispensed with and referred to the com
NJ Birae introduced bill for an act provi.
dino for the election Of county commissioners
of highways and defining their duties. reao
twce And on motion referred 10 the commit
Tee on roads,
| Mr. Anderson gave notice OF biii 10 reduce
| the Salary Of certain county omcsrs 10 mon
roe county.
M Cieaver gave notice Of joint resolution
70 Congress- giving tha right to construct dams
| across The Iowa and Cedar rivers.
The following bills were taken up, read tht
third time, passed and their titles agreed to
s. Bill, No.2, Joint resolution to C'ng:es'
for additional mail facilities from Museatln'
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49, ID the President had

yhe frst instance and consequent
none Of the following instances, To 81
iouru the Join, Convention to state! times.and
xkixh ii decided against him. must stamp the
entire proceedings with invalidity and irregu.
,arity from the outset it is with US settled
conviction that no Joint Convention Of the
two Houses Of a Legislative Assembly can pos
ably DO convened while either OF said Houses
i out Of session or o. it we're out Of emily or
under adjournment.
The House could lot force the Senate 10 meet
in Joint Convention Al any subsequent time.
had they convened before. any more than they
could force them to il originally and SO uice
r.,.a and on Saturday the Sena'e having clos.
"a its sitting long befote the pretended con
yeutiou assembled in the House, no implica-
ton OF law parliamentary or s'alu'ofy can :
animate an adjourned Senate. endew y WIN
life and motion, and nolens uo;sns place It up
On the floor Of the House to act 10 Conyen-
aion.
q We consider the election Of Mr. HARLAN IN
act illegal and obnoxious to public feeling. and
unparalleled in the Legislative history ofthe
world. and one moreover which will be prompt
" quashed by that tritunsla' Washington.
which Influenced by no partisan bias, weighs
all such disputed matters in scales Of almost
im,nutable evenness.
We have rnore-much more-to say upon
this subiec. and the gentleman, whom the
Wing members Of the Senate or portion OF
,hem would foist upon our State, as rerre'
sentative OF our wegh,iest civil and social in.
terests. Promising that his election is void
and without effect, aud that time will 81 show
We sha eudeayor 10 substan'iate our position
anon. .
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REPORT.
STATE TREAsrRER's OFFIcE,
Iowa City j Ian. 3D.. less.

STATE IkEASCkER OFFIcE,
Iowa City Jan. Sd. less.
Hon. JAMES d. EAps.
President Of the Board Of Trustees of the Lora
University.
SiR:- BY q resolution Of your "lionorobLe'
Board, passed on he LIST inst you call upon the
State Treasurer 10 report the condition. Of
The "Uniycrsi.y Fund.-
In replying 10 your contemplate request,
hermit me to remark, that do not recognise
your Authority in the premises, you having
no more 70 a. with the management OF the
Fund" than the "Bey Of Algiers." But as
YOU seem 10 be in "pursuit OF knowledge un
der adverse circumstances" will cn..,yhten
your obtuse minds BY informing you. that,
there has been received into The State Treasury
at various times $i9055, 27--the major part Of
which has been loaned cut To-
DOCTOR NJ. !. MORSMAN
and other good citizens If
this State, of equal responsibility, capacity Gad
fdelitp, which has been secured by uote aud
mortgage on real estate, as provided for in the
|"COde.'
There has also been received into the State
Treasury at different times considerable
amount of interest, which is still on hand with
the exception of $577.sS. squandsred by the
Board" without any particular authority OF
Lau, or il there is any authority for thus using
the interest, would be grathed to learn the
Tact. %
Ii is my opinion on mature reflection that
the BOARD" had better appoint committee
| of one (say the Gppraisorl to traverse the State
in two horse buggy, with driver. employ
ed at So, 90 per day and roast beef. with lib
eral allowance for contingencies, to inquire
into the s.pr,rate affair" Of every one whom
he may saspect as not Icing sound on the
Goose Question" but Of this you are the proper
would advise the "7rustees" in friendly
spirit to petition the Legislature now in SEES
sion to legalzs their gross blunders. and also
TO have the Code so amended ~ to take the
| funds out of the State Treasury and get them
into their own hands: in that event some OF the
.membe.s" of the Board" would b. enabled
to do business on q larger scale: by this cours.
some men could command more real capital
than they now have. or could get, on the usua
terms with good security.
My books. papers and funds are open at al
times for the inspection Of the Governor. tn
Legislature or committee thereof. or any clii
zen who wishes to become enlightened.
In conclusion let me coniure you, for the fu
ture to attend to your own legitimate bushes
az Hoard Of Trustees" in this way you vii
, convince. your creator (ths Legislature) tina
tie :. Sam Hedy.m" is made Of Sene PxRkins.
Yours truly.
MARTIN l. MORRIS. State Treas'r.