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COAL AND WOOD.
TUyHE subscribers have now on hand a
u good supply Of the best qualities Of Wood and
Coal to be found in the city.
ANTHRACITE COAL
OF all kinds and in all Sizes from steamboat and fur
mace 10 small stove and NUT
WOOD.
first rate article Of Oak and Pine, and would call
particular attention TO some very superior
HICKORY WOOD,
which we have now for sale.
CUMBERLAND COAL.
Also, good article Of the above kind Of coal for
smiths uses and family purposes.
Consumers of fuel should call at :" THE Second
Ward Coal and Wood Yard" before purchasing.
cargo of superior Red Ash, egg size, expected In
a few days. A discount made when delivered from
the vessel w. G. WATERS & CO.,
Corner of Twelfth and streets,
Jan l5-eod3t IIntelgencer.
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DsSorRs or FINE WRrrISes--In these days of
common sense Sine writing" IL rather an expert
ment. We experienced the truth Of this the
other day, when perusing rather spirited, but
somewhat inflated letter, signed W. Napier, we
came to passage, which, At the FIRST glance, read
to us a. follows:
T." Make. England snore and stare like ware
house In the midst Of carriage"
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HENRY,s INCORPORATING CORDIAL,

HENRY's INvIGORATING CORDIAL,
DERFECTLY vegetable in its compost
IL tion for the cure Of Nervous Diseases, Physical
Lssstude, General Prostitution, Suggishncss Of the
Liver, Dyspepsia, Excitement Restessness, Sleep
lessness Confusion Of Ideas Melancholy, Incapacity
for Study or Business, Dislike Of Society 60
HENRY'S INvIGORATlNG CORDIAL win In
GATED renew the health OF those who have destroyed
II by sensual excuses evil practices, induce con-
tinual cheerfulness and equanimity of spirits and
prolong life.
Persons Of pale complexion and consumptvc habits
restored BY the use Of bottle or two 10 bloom
sicky color to q beautiful Aorid complexion.
Price ~ per bottle; three for u; six for ss.
Sole proprietor, o. T. COHEN,
Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale BY Druggists generally, and BY
W. H. GrLnAS,
O. Srorr, 4 Co,
DANIEL b. CLARKE,
O. T. DAVIS,
y. ID. GILMAN, u,.1. Ii,
ScHwAnrz 4 Sox, "ae@"g'o" o'g
MARrrr p. KNe,
SAMUEL g. Esrrr,
KrDwrLL b LAuRkxcE
o. BoswKLL.
PEEL 4 SrxvxSs,
J. r. PrrRrorr, Alexandria, "a.
y. @. MAJoR,
A. b. BALDWIN, p.D:... M
And all Druggists, D''
II. BAKER, ! r.ty ~
Bxxwrrr 4 BsxRs, Richmond, "a
JOHNSTON 4 WALLACE, Frederichs1wg, Va.
y,B. CArrBsLI, Portsmouh, Va.
T. p. EsxsIper, o,. ~.
A. T. LAIrD 4 Co, D'1"'o', -
JoxS D. PAnx, Cincinnati Ohio.
And By Druggists everywhere.
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Having taken second look at this rather stun
ming sentence, we found it to run thus:
"Make England snort and start like war-horse
in the midst Of carnage
fla more familiar style of expression had been
adopted, and the writing had not been quite so
fine, this little mistake world not probably have
happened
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We desire to call the attention Of our readers
who are in search of cheap and yet valuable
watch, or other kinds Of jewelry, that very large
assortment of all articles in this line may be found
at J. Robinson's establishment, on Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY.

OF THE HE4.H
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY.
TUNHE Members of the Franklin Fire
IL Company would respectfully announce TO the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity that they will
give their SEVENTH ANNUAL BALL, at JACK
SON HALL
On Wednesday Evening, January II, 1855.
Fremen are respectfully requested to appear in
uniform.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR admitting gentleman
and ladies' to be had of any Of the Managers and at
the door on the night Of the Ball.
Charles J. Garfield, Edward Alexander,
Eaward G. Ecklof, Richard Downer,
VIM. II. Tanning, y. Edmondston.
j. b. Medley A. Sioussa,
Robert L. Doyle, Joseph williamson
S. 7. Larcombe, j. Wang,
William M. Payne, Conrad Fnkman
A. Eckloff,
dec lS--6t dec Is, 23-jan 1,s,15l7
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January II. 1855,

. - IDNAcDA-As 00AAuAiy ~, 1000. Fk
The SPEAKER laid before the House letter
from the Hon. RUrUs CHoATE, resigning his place
as Regent of the Smithsonian Institution. He as
signs as a reason for doing so, partly the incon-
venience Of attending its meetings, but more par
ticuary his inability to acquiesce in the views of
majority Of his associates, in regard to the manage
ment of the Institution.
Mr.. MEACHAM moved a resolution that the
letter of Mr. Choate be referred to select com
mittee of Ave, with power to inquire whether the
Institution has been managed in accordance with
the law establishing II, and IL any further legisla-
ton on the subject is necessary also, with power
to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. ENGLISH moved to lay the resolution on
the table.
Mr.. BAYLY, Of Virginia, suggested that it
ought to 60 the Judiciary Committee.
The ayes and noes were ordered on the motion
to lay on the table, with the following result-ayes
81, noes 81.
A demand for the previous question having been
sustained, the question REQUIRED on the adoption
of the resolution, when tho ayes and noes were
again ordered, with the following result-ayes %
noes 81. So the resolution was adopted
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AcciDrSr.--An Irishman named Teddy shaugh-
messy, who has been employed by Mr.. Sweeny
as laborer, was instantly killed on Monday by
falling from wagon, and the wheel passing over
him.
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KIRWAN's WORKS.

KIRWAN'S WORKS.
DARISH and Other Pencilings rs cts.
IL Romanism ut Home, Letters Of Chief Justice
fancy. rs cents.
Men and Things as saw them in Europe. rs cts
Letters to Bishop Hughes. Muslin, 40 cents; pa.
per, 20 cents.
American Principles on National Prosperity,
Thanksgiving Sermon. 10 cents.
JAYS WORKS
Autobiography and "reminiscences of the Rev.
William Jay with notes of Distinguished Contem-
poraries, in 2 vols. ~ so.
Lectures on Female Scripture Characters. 81 90.
Christian Contemplated. 40 CENTS
Morning and Evening Exercises; vols. 81 so.
Fine edition Of the same in vols. 81 co.
GRAY h GALLANTYNE,
jan l5-eo3t 499 Seventh street
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ANERIcUs.

CHARLESTON, Jan. l6.--Mr. Meagher lectured in
this city last night in aid ofthe Calhoun Monument
fund. Over 1000 tickets were sold, and the audi
ence was the largest ever assembled in Charleston
under similar circumstances Hg
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GRAND BALL
FOR THE
NEETT or THE POOR

GeG GRAND BALL
Es4S FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE POOR
OF WASHINGTON.
TUSHE Washington Highlanders respect-
- fully announce to the citizens of Washington
and vicinity that they purpose giving the above Ball
ut JACKSON HALL,
February LIST, 1855
Tickets will be placed at 81.
The names of those citizens that are expected 10
lend their aid in this charitable enterprise will APP
pear in u future advertisement.
BY order of the Committee. jan 8--dtl5th
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AUCTION SALES.


vuNRUSTEE'S sale of Improved property,
- On Thursday, the first day Of February 1855,
we shall sell in front Of the premises the steam
boat landing at o'clock H. NJ, at public auction, by
virtue Of deed OF trust, dated November is, 1885,
and duly recorded in Liber j. A. s., No. ST. folios
1868, 87l, all that lot Of land designated lot No 81
In square No. 8g, according to Lawrence's subdiyi-
sion OF portion OF said square, with all the alley
privileges, buildings and improvements, Consisting
Of a valuable brick tenement. A plat and description
OF the lot with its dimensions and contents, will DO
exhibited at the sale.
Terms of sa lie; 300 cash within three days after
the sale, 5000 in nine months and $3.50 in twenty.
one months, the balance in two years. deed TO Sc
given and deed of trust taken TO secure tie deferred
payments. AL conveyancing at the expense Of the
purchaser. -
A. ROCKWELL, Trustee,
BOUTWELL, 4 BROWN,
Jan 2--2taw Auctioneers.
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METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INsTI-
TUTE LECTURES.
HNHE FOURTH Lecture Of Prof. Espy,
IA will be delivered at the Institute Rooms, over
g. a T. Parker's store, Pennsylvania avenue, on
Wednesday evening January 18th, at III o'clock
Subject :" The Conclusion Of the Tornado. and
Explanation OF other PhsaoDaeaa."
The public are respectfully invited.
Lectures free.
BY order
p. NJ PEARSON,
janl5-3t Recording Secretary
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TELEGRAPHICN NEWS.
REPORTED ron THE
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.


PHLADELPmA, Jan. ia fire occurred at an
early hour this morning. in the lower part of q
boarding house, in Chestnut street, near Broad.
medicine, when hurrying down the stairs lost bis
way, and was afterwards found in the basement,
horribly burned he died shortly afterwards at the
hospital Another young man leaped from an up
per window, and escaped with slight injury
Sailing Of the Asia
BosToS, Jan. 1.-THE Cunard steamer Asia
sailed to-day, with ll3 passengers, but no specie
NeiO Orleans Markets.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l7.-Cotton- prices are
easier, but not quotably lower for qualities below
middling Other qualities are unchanged.
--latest from New Orleans, dc.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l7.---The Southern Conyen-
ton adjourned last night
Galveston dates of the 14th have been received
The papers state that the Texan Rangers are all
mustered into the service Of the United States. A
Mexican paper announces that fllibustering ex-
petition has been organized In Texas, to operate
against Coahuila, and that preparations are made
to resist them.
Markets.
BALTIMORE, Jan. l7.-Flour--sales of Howard
Street at IS 81 IL a So 81. Wheat--sales of 800
bushels at yesterdays prices Rye is held at 81 33
a 81 So for Pennsylvania Corn has declined, large
receipts are reported; sales of $4,000 bushels of
white at 90 a OF cents; yellow at 81 a 80 cents.
New York, Jan. 17.--Cotton is upward and
firm. Flour is heavy. Sales Of 5000 bbls. good
Ohio at IS rs to so 25. Southern is lower; sales
Of 800 bbls. at SO rs a 80 rs. Wheat is unset
tied. Southern red 81 10. Corn--Prices are a
trife lower. Sales Of $4,000 bushels Western
mixed at 81 to 81 o4. Yellow 81 to 81 OF. Pork
is unchanged with moderate demand at previous
rates. Beef is dull, with declining tendency.
Lardis lower. Sales, bbls. at 80 rs to$l0 90 L.
Whiskey-Ohio at SO cents
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THE UNION ACADEMY,

THE UNION ACADEMY,
Corner of Fourteenth street and Neo York Auonue.
a FEW more pupils can be received to
N make up the LIMITED NUMBER.
:1T- Application must be made soon. The dscip-
line instruction and means Of illustration such
as to INSURE satisfactory progress in those pupils
who are punctunl, regular and obedient.
Circulars at the Bookstores.
2. RICHARDS,
dec 80--3m Principal
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SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, January II, 1855.
Mr.. HUNTER introduced petition to take the
duties off railroad iron.
Mr.. SEWARD offered resolution inquiring into
the expediency Of offering mediation between the
Allied Powers and Russia.
Mr.. TOMBS presented petition from the Dis
trict Of Columbia asking the passage of the Judi
ciary Reform bill.
Mr.. WADE reported bill for the relief Of Jas.
Pool, who advanced money to purchase corn for
the Indians in 1928, which was not refunded till
1853; the committee advise that he be allowed in
terest on the same. The bill, allowing the same,
was then taken up and passed.
Mr.. BAYARD, from the Committee ON Public
Buildings, called up the bill to enlarge the General
Post Office building, appropriating 100000 for
that purpose, which was read third time and
passed.
Mr.. DODGE, Of Wisconsin, introduced bill to
erect custom-house and courthouse at Mil
waukie.
Mr.. GWIN reported bill for the relief Of Capt
APP Catesby Jones.
After some. remarks by Messrs. GWIN and
STEWART, the billwas laid over.
Mr.. WELLER moved to set apart the private
bills after the 2Oth to be considered on the Friday
Of each week; which was agreed to-
The bill to remove distractions in Savannah
river, made the special order for next Wednes-
day.
Mr.. WADE from the Committee on Private
Claims, reported the bill for the relief of S. Hum
phrey which report was read, when the bill was
read three times and passed.
Mr.. MALLORY called up the bill to build a
district court house at Key West, Florida, which
was passed.
Mr.. BADGER called up the compensation bill,
which was under discussion when ourreport closed.
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THIRTY-THIRD CONGREss.
SECOND SESSION.


In the Senate yesterday the bill increasing the
compensation Of the judges Of the Supreme Court
and the members Of Congress was still further dis
cussed, but no final action had been taken upon it
when that body adjourned
A proposition offered by Senator DoDaE that every
member Of Congress should receive salary Of
81, 500 in lieu of the present per diem and mileage,
was voted down.
Mr.. BRECgESRIDGK's nomination as Minister to
Spain Was confirmed in executive session.
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FOR SALE,

n NEW Frame House, two stories and
IA attic with eight large and well-arranged rooms,
situated K between 9Th and 9TH streets near the
Northern Liberty Market House. Inquire o.
j. +. H0DGS0N,
Tin Plate and Sheet-Iron worker,
4O5 eth street, near l.
Also. a small Lot on New York avenue, between
4th and 9Th streets Jan o-ozW
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JANIS II. WHALKY 10 Miss SAaAH j. HurcHIsox.sb
Of Pleasant Valley, Fairfax county, Va.
On the 10th instant, by the Rev. Jas H. Brown,
MT; JONI ADAM SNYDER 70 Miss MARY JANE Bell,
both OF Prince Georges county, Maryland.
In Georgetown d. O., on the 18th instant nv the
Right Reverend DR.. McGn, Lieut. JosErH @, IvEs,
u >. Army, to CoRA NJ, daughter Of the late r.
Semmes, ESQ
DIED,
On Tuesday evening the 10th instant Mrs. SARAH
STACK, in the saith year Of her age.
Her funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon,
the 18th, at o'clock p: M Rom the residence Of
her brothernaw, Mr.. X. ]. Pollard, No. 245, south
street. where the friends and acquaintance OF the
family are invited TO attend without further notice
On Tuesday, January 10, Mr.. ANDREW RERrzELL
LOCKE, in the 49th year Of his age.
On the 18th instant Mrs. DoRorHY BURKE, relict
OF the late Dennis Burke in the 74th year Of her age
==-==-.---==-=----.=-..=---=
FW Freeman,s Vigilance Total Absti-
nence Society.-The annual meeting Of this Society
VIII be held tonight at Temperance Hail. for the
election of officers. The members are requested TO
be present Let there be- a full attendance
I. GREER CLAYTON, President
J. I. kIDwSLL, Secretary. janrT--lt
FREE LECTURE.
TNHERE will be Free Lecture In Tenn
perance Hall, on Wednesday evening January
18th, commencing at IL o'clock.
SuBJEcT-" The relation sustains To his fellow
man and to his Cod
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
- In consequence Of the lecturer being sudden
10 taken i'll the above lecture is unavodably post
posed till further notice. ian Tits
SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.
UDR 0 #. ASA GRAY, Of Cambridge,
- will deliver the fifth lecture of his course on
VEGETATION tins "wednesday evening, ut ~
o'clock.
Subject Wood. The Tree.
DRAMATIC READINGS.
M ISIS M. Il. M. MAKEAH, the accOm-
III plished American Actress, will give Dramatic
Readings at
CARUSI'S SALOON,
Thursday EUening, January IS, 1855.
Doors open at IL o'clock; readings commence
at o'clock precisely. July 17--2t#
-. w. BARNECLO,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonncts, &C.
SecenA street, bet,oeen III and Ists.,
WASHINGTON, D. g.
N B. All articles sold warranted to prove as rep
resented
IIII
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DIED,

3 tB Freeman,s Vigilance Total Absti-
nence Society.-The annual meeting Of this Society
will be held tonight at temperance Hall for the
election OF officers. The members are requested 10
be present Let there be- full attendance.
I. GREER CLAYTON, President.
J. L. KIDwELL Secretary ian YT--1t
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NOTICE THIS.
IT HAVE on hand a great assortment of
j Clocks, Watches, and Jewelry, which will be
sold from 26 to 80 per cent. cheaper than the
style and quality of goods be bought for in the
city. Gold Watches from $25 to $3.50, Silver Watch
from $8 to $35, Clocks from 81 80 to $15 all war
ranted to keep time one year. Also an endless va
riety of Jewelry, of oil the latest styles.
All my Clocks are put in order before selling them
by an experienced hand.
All in want Of good timepiece would do well to
give me q call at the Clock, Watch, and Jewelry
Store of j. ROBINSON,
jan Tim 349, opposite Browns Hotel
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Markets.
Georgetown Markets, january II.

Georgetown Markets, January II.
Flour-hmily-$l0 to 81.
Extra superfne, 80 rs.
Superfne-$9 90.
Wheat white 50 o5 to 80 os; Red 81 90 to 81 O3.
Corn-white, 95 cents to 81; yellow, IS to 90.
Mill 0ffal-Shorts- cents.
Ship stuff-40 to 65 cents.
Brown stuff-25 to 80 cents
Corn meal--$l 05.
Hay, in bales. 81 25.
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SUPERIOR WATCHES.
II HAVE ON hand good assortment of
u perfect time-keeping Watches, from the best
makers in Europe or America, that will sell at
greatly reduced prires at 4ls Pennsylvania avenue.
dec l5-dh H. o. HOOD.
EOR SALE or LEASE number Of un-
II improved lots r sale or lease located in various
parts OF the city. U. WARD.
nov 1a-dH
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

TUESDAY, Jan. n, 1855.
In the House. after Mr.. MoDoUaALL had closed
his remarks
Mr.. DUNBAR offered a substitute for the bill
which was pendieg when the House adjourned.
The substitute is the same as that reported in the
Senate, proposing three routes.
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EXCELSIOR POMADE.
a r LAMMOND,s, Seventh street, can be
IA had the celebrated Excelsior Pomsde," the
purest and best article ever used for dressing the hair
jan list
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MI jus. received By s II b RcrakRs C''A
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COALi COALil COALi!I

COALI COALII COALIII
TIME subscriber having a large ass0rt-
IL ment of Red and White Ash, Schuylkill, aud
Lehigh Coal Of various Sizes s prepared 10 furnish
his customers and citizens generally, that will favor
him with CALL clear of dust, carefully weighed and
promptly delivered, from quarter Of ton and up
wards.
Also on hand good article of Cumberland, lump
and blacksmith Coal with quantity of oak and pine
Wood, at regular prices
Office corner Of Seventh street and Mass avenue.
jan 15-eo1m j. HUNSBERGER.
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$4,000

$l25,UUU
The following is a general view Of the receipts
and expenditures for the year 1854:
RECEIPTS.
Balance in the treasury per last report. 944 IS
Interest on the original fund for the year
|. 1854. 7,97s 80
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latest STYLES Of Jewelry, and have just finished
fine lot of pure Silver Ware such Tea Setts Cob
lets, Cups Spoons, Forks Ladies', Butter, Fish, and
Pie Knives, Napkin Rings, &c. &c; all Of which I
will sell at much lower prices than is usually asked
for the same quality ofgoods at other establishments
in this city. And every article will be warranted as
represented at time Of sale, Mt AIS Pennsylvania Az.
enue, between AZ and 9th streets.
dec l5-dn III. o. HOOD.
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FASHIONABLE DRESS, TALMA, AND
CJoak-maIing Esfablishmcnt.
No. as AZ street, souA Of Peans~lpdnia avenue.
U AIDES desiring TO be fitted ont in the
L. most fashionable style with eithor Of the above
named articles of dress will do well to call at tho
above-named establishment
Also, a Room TO rent suitable for an Office.
1Q-In
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&45.lal Is

F4o,lol 20
ExPKspiTUREs.
For itsms common to the objects Of the In
stitution .el2,752 90
For publications, researches, and
lectures .............--..--. S,oS4 Is
Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. asia 10
For building purposes difference
between the amount expended
and the amount Withdrawn
from Corcoran Riggs ..... 61S 10
Balance in the treasury .14,1 5s 80
-S45,15l rs
Hence there is in the hands Of Corcorand
Riggs and in the treasury Of the Institu-
ton, in addition to the whole Of the
Iginal bequest in the Treasury Of the
United States. 1ssl5s 80
The following 10 the estimate Of necessary appro-
priations for the year 1855, which are adopted,
viz .
For building furniture, and fixtures &o 10000 90
for general expenses -llrooo w
For publications. researches and lectures. 800 90
For library museum, and gallery Of art. 1850 90
For contingencies. Observation-Disclosures. 100 90
-
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
~ Builders Having on hand one million Of
Brick and DESTROYS Of selling, persons would do well
to give call, before purchasing elsewhsre
SAMUEL TUCKER,
nan eff Alexandria Virgins.
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The Judgment of our Fathers

The following preamble and resolution,embod-
wing the very essence of Americanism. were
adopted by the General Assembly Of Virginia in
its famous sitting of l795 .99. The Democracy
of this State clam lineal descent from the great
men who composed that body What do they
say to this salemn and deliberate action of their
fathers!
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PASSED
By THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA
on THE l6rH JANUARY. 1899.
from liennng's Statutes at large, vol .. NEW
series,l page 1874.
That the General assembly nsrtffheisss con-
curing ia opinion Nth The Legislature o. Mas
sdchusetts. that ercry Constitutional barrier
should be opposed 70 the introduction Of foreign
Influence into oHr National Connects;
"Rcsoired. Thai The Constitution ought 10 be
SO amended that no foreigner rho shall not hare
acquired rights unaer The Constitution and Ldrs
al the time Of making THIS eRendment. shall
thereafter be cfigibfe 10 tAe Office 81 Senator and
Re- resentoiir in he Congress Of the United
States. nor 10 any oGet in tie Judiciary or Ere
ntirs Departments.
Agreed he by The Senate January 10th,
l5ag"