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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
House Keepers,

WAIT A Notwithstanding more
w coming in the shape of a self-heating smooth
ing Iron. With handful or two of charcoal, a PER-
son can do the Ironing for ordinary sized family, it
saves the Inconvenience of heating up stove the
pense fire wood the necessity Of working half Of
the time with Irons either too hot too cod and the
very unpleasant necessity of working in sweltering
heat from Stove as is generally the case where Irons
heainthe old way you have only to try them to be
convinced. For sale at BECKLEY & RAwsoN's.
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DiSintereSted!

Governor Pollock, of Pa, has about TWEEN.
ty Offices to dispose Of, and it is said that
there are about one thousand applicants
The same patriotic love for public place
seems to predcminate in every party.-Pha.
LSdgcr.
Who will have the audacity, in the face
Of this, to say that the nowNothings are
Prune to Office seeking? Only one thou.
sand applicants for twenty Offices.
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United States Senator i'm Pennsyl-
VaMia.

They have had two ballots for United
States Senator in Pennsylvania. On the
second, the vote stood ffty-fve for SIMON
CAMERON, the Know Nothing nominee, and
seventy.one against him, scattered among
different candidates. Another ballot was de-
ferred for two weeks, by vote of sixty-sev-
en- yeas to sixty-four nays. 1t is thought
that this result will kill CAMERoN's chance.
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DIR. j. II. Anarchists
(NELE B R A T.

(1ELE B R A T.
~ ed CatholicOn,for
the relief and cure OF
suffering females. 1t
stands pre--eminent
for its curative pow
ers in all the diseases
for which it is recon-
Inended, usually call
ed FE ALE COM
PLANTS. OF these
are Prolapsus Uteri,
or Failing of til G
Womb: Flour Albus,
or Whites; Chronic
inflammation and Ul-
cera tion of the
Womb ; Incidental
Hemmorrhage or
Flooding; Painful ,
Suppressed, and Ir-
regular Menstruation
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ARARsT OF SHRocK, THE AMERICAN De
SAvLrER.-The the treasurer of Holmes
county, o.. who recently disappeared with
some $4,000 ofthe peoples funds, is re-
ported to have been arrested last month in
Switzerland. He had about his person,
when taken into custody. some 10000 francs
n bills Of exahange. ~
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INSPECTORS Notice,

NOTICE , hereby given that the undersigned, has
~ been duly appointed County Inspector, under the
''ac to prevent the aduteration Of Alcoholic Liquors."
passed May 1854, and is duly qugliled and ready to
enter upon the duties of his office. Office ever Rowel
Witter S Co.., Store. A. BELDING: InsDector
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Farm for Sale.

ghzzA H E Subscriber has an excellent
Iaaasm farm for sale q miles southeast of Raven
laEkzW ma There 140 acres seventy acres Oh each
side of the road, one gSod farm House andBarn,
well watered on each side of the farm good water
privilege unoccupied al Lock on the canal
Persons wishing to purchase, enquire at the Store Of
}. II. BOstwck d Co., or on the Farm.
Rav 1nna, March le, 1854 456-f Gro. BosrWIcK.
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Rayenna Summit Mills.

THE undersigned have purchased of Mess
l. Whitcsey the above well known Mills, are pre-
pared at all times to pay the highest market price for
Wheat Corn, Rye, $c.-Partieuar attention given to
cusioll work.
We have in connection with the above opened a
FLOUR and FEED STORE, at the rooms lately occu-
pied by S. Day, opposite the Phoenix Block where can
FEED OF all descriptions. Also, SALT PLASTER,
FISH, LINE, &c. GEO. BUEL & Co.
Ravenna, April 3, 1854
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UNDERSTANDINGS.
New Drugs! New Drugs!I

DR. /. SWIFT has Just received large
~ addition to his stock Of medicines, paints, oils,
Farnishes, dyes, brushes, perfumeTy dc. All pnrcha-
,ers In this line are invited TO call. June 26, ls54
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Cherry PectOral versus s. III. Mo-
1aSSeS.

N order that the good people in "this part
i Of the country may not be deceived by the we'll
intended, but misdrected advice of Drygeods dealers
who interesting themselves in regard to the rem
edes which should be used, we wish to inform them
that have had less to do with what are call
ed patent medicines for long period of time, and
as our customers can testify wear very cautious
about recommending them, but would like to sug-
gest that is not worth the while for them to listen to
the advice Of those who trying to build up the sale
an article be II ever honest and that
can with difficulty be distinguished from favored N.
o: Syrup, by endeayoring to depreciate remedy the
component parts of which are known and which is
certainly an article Of value. sour relations and
personal acquaintances this side Of Phadelphia
New York and Boston" have tried both Of them and
there doubt medical virtue in one bottle of
Ayers Cherry Psctoral than ina dozen of favored mo-
asses, and II is ascerained by experiment. that nau
sea can be produced By improper dose Of the one
almostas certainly as by the other.
GENUINE Ayers Cherry Pectoral for sale
- at the sign ofthe Golden Mortar. Jan. 3, 1855.
SPECIAL N0TICE.-All persons know
~ ing themselves to DO indebted to the subscriber on
book account are urgently requested 70 call and settle
nd. ~ 7E2,7sN
Rev0nna, Feb.7 CfiAS. .GRERNVIKLDRx.
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.NOW.NOTHTNG HATS-A
The Invitation is to All.

A Ii persons having unsettled accounts
II with G. & ]. C. Prentiss with us, are requested
10 call and settle the without any delay by pay
ment or note. Those who not willing to settle
once year cannot have their accounts extended, and
unless settled soon, must be left for collection.
PRENTISS, HOPKINS & Co.
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subscribers have removed
lS their Store and Tin shops to the old stand of Cyrus
Prenss, one door West of the Prentss House, where
hey will be happy 70 their otd customers, and
many new ones as can make it convenient to call.
AtOust o. ia BECKLEY & RAWSON.
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CARRIAGE and Harness Trimmings, Pa
" tent Hub Band and Patent Leather, constantly on
hand, at RICHARDSON'S.
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STEAM STEAMi

WE are manufacturing Steamers for the purpose OF
w heating Milk Wash water, and various other useS
for which they arc so convenient.
BEcKLEY g. RAwsoN's.
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IRON of every kind and size; Cast, Cor
l. man and Spring Steel, Steel Srings, Axels, wagon
Boxes cast and wrought Iron Anvls, solid box Vices
Sledges, wrought Nuts and Washers, Horse shoe Nails
and Nail rods at EFT. RICHARDSON.
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OHAIN and Cast Iron Pumps, 3.8, l-2, 3-4
" and II in Lead pipe, Sheet Zinc, Spelters, Bar
Tin. Rivits, &c. <. T. RICHARDSON.
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nor CHEESE MAKERS-We

TOR CHEESE MAKERS-We are ma
J. king new kind Of Vat for making Cheese. The
Heater is placed under the Vat, that it entirely re-
moves the objection that has been had to the other
kinds of heaters, whether the vat is FULL half full
one quarter full of water. it works equally we'll there
being danger of njuring the heater by fire. 1t will
pay you to call and them, whether you buy not
Kept on hand and made TO order at
June l. BECKLEY e. RAwsoN,s.
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HATS AND CAPS.--A large stock of
IL Hats and Caps of all styles just received and sell
ing very low. Oct. %, 1854. A. v. HORR & co.
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A LARGE and general assortment of Nails
Il Glass and House Trimmings of every variety, at
II. RICHARDsoN's.
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6SHAKERS" Fluid extract of valenair
~ for nervous diseases. Price 25 cts per bottle;
Wrights Kathairon article for the Hair; Ponds
pain destroyer and healing extract; Troupe Ficka-
sotp Black Linment; Liquid polish for Leather, 6c
polish for furnture; shaving cream and soaps trans
parent and fancy soaps; Burwe's washing soap; Cod
Liver oil bottles; cough remedies Of every descrp
ton. For sale at Hsf 56 1j8t fs,NN EWIFT,S
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MULEY and Sash, Mill Saws, Cross Cut,
ll Tennor and Circular Saws, of all sizes, Hand,
Rip and Back Saws of the very best quality and fnsh
at 4. r. RICHARDSON.
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Cash and Short Credits

M. L. HALLOWELL, & CO.,
SILK WAREHOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
7 >ERMS. 80 Cash buyers will receive a
discount of SIX per cent, If the money be paid in
par funds, within ten days from date Of bill.
Uncurrent money only taken at its market value on
the day ii is received.
To merchants of undoubted standing, a credit Of
SIX months will be given, II desired.
Where money is remitted In advance of maturity, a
discount at the rate of TWELVE per cent per annum
will be allowed
PRICES FOR GOODS UNIFORM.
In again calling the attention of the trading commu-
nifty TO the above terms, announce that notwith-
standing the general depression in commercial affairs
the country the system OF business adopted
by us more than year since, and to which we shall
rigedly adhere, enables us TO offer for the coming
spring season our usual assortmento
NEW SILK AND FANCY GOODS.
Comprising one ofthe t.ss
LARGEST AND MOST sPLEHDID STOCKS
To be found in America; to which will receive con-
slant additions, throughout the ssason q new and
January 10th ls55-2mo+
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WIN. u. Johnson,
SURGICAL AND MEcHAN
1IfYO IoAL DENTIST will perform all op

uITYyNO IcAL DENTIST will perform AL op.
@A-D erations connected with profession In th0
most approved style Of odern Dentistry. Teeth froi
one to full sets inserted, single in blocks, In man
ner that will avoid that unnatural appearsnee Voc
common in Dental Substitutes. Mr.. J., intends ma
king Ravenna his permanent residence, and guAran-
tee satisfaction TO all those who may favor him with
their patronage, Once over r. w. Seymour's Store.
REFERENCE that may be consulted By letter Or Oh.
erwise, Dr. X. Sheldon, Troy, Geauga eoubhtfI Du,
Harlow CARTS, and Vincent, r. Taylor and G. +,
Blakesee, Chagrin Falls; Rev. d. H. Miller, Chester.
RaVenna May !, 1854. 463-n
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SHEARS, Scissors and Pocket Knives, of
~ the finest quality, can be found
Jan IL, 1854. at r. A. BAIRD & Co.'S.
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KEEPERS. TAKE NOTICE

Ill We are manufacturing new article Of tin Ba'
ker, for Summer use; it is portable, and be sci
out doors, with quart two of charcoal, it will do
ordinary baking, and that too in manner that is
hard to beat. Call and see them at
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
HENRY LANES.

8arber and Hair-dresser. Shop, under the Collins
House, next door west Of Mason's Saloon. Shaving,
Halr-cutting, and Shampooing done promptly and
in the most Rationale style. Zee
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Here You, SirS I!

A GOOD supply of Cloths consisting of
n consisting Of Broad cloth and fancy Cashmere,
Chasmerett Satinet, Jeans, &c., at
Ravenna, March 90, 1854. o. l.. & J. P. SUTLIFFs.
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Boot, Shoe, and Leather Store.
Durham a. Gardner,

UAVE just received their fall stock of Boots
IL Shoes and Leather embracing nearly every thing
in their line of business which they offer the most
liberal terms for cash or ready pay. Owing to the
late excessive drouth and consequently the pressure in
money matters, they have concluded to reduce the
price of their work in measure, Notwithstanding the
present high prices of stock:
They offer Gents fine home-made Calf Boots s4@4,5O,
g Kip 6 &c $3,25@3.50
" Thick g I" $500
Ladies' Fine Kid Welt BoOtees Homemade war. 81 80
g Turns g - '' I,39
" " Calf 6 pegged g $50
g GO 50 6 lined ss 1863
" 4" Kid Welt Buskins 1,3S
" " '' Turns '' 1,25
and all other work proportionably low. We have
large complete assortment of Boys and Youths Boots
Ladies' and Gents Rubbcrs. Misses and children's do.
We respectfully invite all those wishing to purchase,
to call and examine our stock of goods, for them
selves. DURHAM GARDNER.
Ravenna, Sept. 25, "a. 4s5-tf
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FARMERS can now find at the Hardware
l. Store, Corn Shelle's, Hay and Straw Cutters, Of
the most approved kinds cheap as can be purchased
he Factory, Hay Knives Shoyels, Spades, Crow Bars
Picks, Mattocks and Chains of every description, at
Z. T. RICHARDSON.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW CABINET FURNITURE.


3 doors East Of the PhGntx Block.
THE Subscriber having gone into the Fur
Il niture business very exiensiyelyi y prepared ts
furnish his customers with Rurniture efe latest ana
best styles. .-.. = $50
AS IhaTe on hand and am receiving daily from NE
we'll known establishment Of ", Denefssl 0f Free.
dom, largeassorlment Of rich and and eommoiefur'
ninre Of even description, 70 numerous 70 parTular'
ze, ali OF which In style and workmanship 70 ~arant
ed to be equal 10 any In this market. - n
My facilities for manufacturing and buying na moi
equaed By any other establishment, consequently an
selling 10 furniture dealers, aad all others much ehsap-
er than can be bought elsewhere. l.-.,f u q.
Those who are furnishing Houses are partieulAfly
invited 10 call and examine for themseYes The Far
p. S. keep constantly on hand Dressed Flooring;
also, Sash, Blinds and Doors Of my own manulaeiaTs
am preparedto plane, tongue and groove tiooIins
RaVenna, June 90, 1854. J.V.TUkNHAMi
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Ymifp.
A warning.

Beautiful. yes but the blush win fade,
The light grow dim which the blueeyes wear'
Ths gloss win vanish from curl and braid,
And the sunbeams, die In the waving hair.
Turn nom The mirror, and try 70 win
Treasures Of loveliness still TO lasti
Gather earth's glory and bloom within,
That the soul may BE- bright when youth is past.
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DIFLE Barrels and Trimmings, Shot Guns,
lO and ReYolyers. Z. T. RICHARDSON.
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THAT Fancy Vesting is going off fast and
l. cheap,at o. L. & ]. p. SUTLIFPs.
March 90, 1854.
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Sash aud Blinds.
Notice.

Notice.
nRS. Fl. PRATT & A. BASSET having
~ formed co-partnership for thepractice Of their
profession and can BIO found Except when profes.
soral busness,) at the Office Of DR.. Pratt ever F.W.
Seymours Sore or by enquiry at the Drug Store, Of
E.. Hatch.
Ravenna, February "a. 1854. 491-u
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Hardware! Hardware!!

THE subscriber takes pleasure in saying
l. that he has now in hand the largest and most COM
plete stock Hardware offered in Portage county;
comprising full assortment OF all articles usually
kept Hardware Store and those of the best quail
ty and manufacture, which will be sold cheap for ready
pay, Aug. % "a at K. T. RICHARDSON'S.
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BOOTS and SHOES-A full stock con-
ID sisting of Gents Boots and Shoes Ladies Morocco
Booteos, Caters, Buskins, Goat enamld and patent
Leather Shoes Children and Youths Shoes Of every
description. Gail and "try them on.''
HopKINs Co.
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DONNETS! BONNETS!!-Silk,S Satin,
ID Lawn, Pearl and Cord Straws, just received and
SO cheap that they can't help but sell; also "a beautiful
assortment of Water Ribbons, from ten cents to three
shilIings, to go with them.
PRENTTss, HOPKINS Cos
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CARPENTERS. JoINERS, Coopers and
" all kinds of Mechanics Tools and those OF the test
quality Cutlery of every description, curtain Bands
and fixtures, Paint Mills, style; Bush Scythes, and
in fact most every kind of goods usually found in
Hardware Store but too numerous to mention here, to
which most respectfully invite the attention of the
public. No. 8, Phoenix Block, Ravenna, Ohio.
August 90, 1854. ET RICHARDSON
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American Mutual Insurance Co.
OF AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK--The
~ subscriber having been appointed Agent for the
above company Is prepared 70 take risks against dam
ages by FIRE. at as low rates as any other responsible
Company. sFstozv7 +.
T5sLossEs Adjusted sRsHPTLy,u
RayeAna, Dec. !, leS2 FtsF E9W.eNITE. (
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A. Baird having formed a
IN co-partnersbip with J. Dewey ofFranklin, ,wilo
continue business before at the old stand in lien
Boek, under the name and arm Of X. A. Baird &
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-26
MIR. WISE IN HALIFAX.

correspondent of the Southern Argus gives graphic
of the speech Of Mr. Wise in Halifax from which
we make the following extracts:
s He gave manly exposition of his views upon
the prominent questions policy both State and federal
and any democrat differed him upon any point all
admired the boldnsss and independence with which he
avowcd his opinions and the elevated tone and lofty bearing
generally of the His views upon federal politics met
the hearty of every democrat Upon mi
questions Of State policy doubt differed from
him but not it 10 believed will allow that difference to
influence his vote.
Aer he had given full expression his views upon all
political questions and seemed like drawing to close, he
paused and, with felicity of language and beyond
all description he said he had got through he had
and he thought probable there not ten
the assembly who disappointed, and
saying themselves We he has said almost everything
but what to hear. to hear him talk about the
kno,e-aothyP He then devoted thirty
that gloomy order To do anything like justice this part
of the discourse the writer be another Henry A. Wse
1t ill not be attempted.
" 1t has been part of the fortune Of the writer of this,
which he has priced to hear than the causc
wit and the whitening of John Randolph of Roam
oke but speak only what believe when give
the expression that anything heard
that mighty genius little less than mercy the scourg
ing he gave knonothingis. The figure Of being dashed
ked around the world with whip Of scorpions to
the mind image cruel Chess terrible but that figure
is hardly bold enough for the present occasion
We have but little doubt that accustomed majority
win be given for Mr. Wise. 1t had gone forth his
y disaected towards him. The of the county be-
ing thrown against him in the Staunton gave
color to the dea and besides it be denied
most OF the politicians Of the county, both great and small
opposed hmsome because they preferred another
and because they did not believe Mr. Wise would get
the nomination However, his triumphant nomi
nation heraded along they anot excepting who
advocated the twothrd rule defeat his
handsomely wheeled into line tune of double quick
time, and to make full aonement for their recusancy
position at the head of the column and like loyal generals
are leading the noble Of Halifax democrats
and to victory
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COMMODORE PERRY.

The return Of this accomplished "nava dplomast and
thoroughbred sailor has attracted much attention to
his expedition TO Japan and his valuable interesting
reports 10 be published by order Of Congress We
notice that grand entertainment Is shortly to be given
to him in New York. BY the following from an English
paper printed in China just received il will be seen that
there great difference between the reception Of the
English admiral by the japanese and the marked atten-
ton and confidence shown to Commodore Perry,
The following of the visit Of his exceencv Adj
mra Stirling TO Japan may believe be relied upon as
substantially correct
:" The expedition left Woosang on the LIST September on
the 1h anchored in the roadead Nagasak the
following morning. by permission of the governor into
the inner harbor there to await reply from Yedo 20 his
excelency's communication,
"Durng the first three weeks the greatest dcoartesy
displayed towards their visers by the Japanese who
placed Gordon OF boats around the vessels that ali
muncaton with the Shore and for time believe even
between the ships prevented and peremptoy refused
to supply provisions fresh water, that crews
ia consequence for time short allowance until
threat from his excelency that he would proceed on d
Yedo brought the authorities to their senses.
"a" length however, permission from the capital
for the governor Of Nagask to negotiate with Admiral
Stirling and convention signed, similar we believe in
all respects that entered into with the
that the ports OF Smoda and Hakcdad shall be
open to British trade.
At the time permission granted 10 the eresa Of
the vessels to land island the harbor AZ of mile
IN circumference but with the exception of those officers
who accompanied the admiral in his three visits
TO the governor which all view OF the surround
ing country Of town. was prevented bv fence
ten 10 twelve feet high extending from the wharf the
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w WASHINGTON CITY
CoNGREss-THURsDAY.

sESArs--The Chair laid before the Senate messages
from the President Of the United States in relation TO
Indian appropriations and the other in reference to the
purchase of sites &c the accommodation Of the United
States district in Massachusetts, and in the cities Of
New York and Philadelphia
Mr. Chase introduced bill to provide for the improve
Of the navigation of the Ohio river which made
the special order for Monday next
Mr. Cooper called up his resolutions the subject Of the
immigration into the United States from foreign countries
Of convics and panpe aud spoke at length the
subject Mr. Brodhead and Mr. Weller moved to amend
his resolutions by adding Others declaring that all
organizations for political purposes contrary to the
MUS of our institutions and dangerous to the liberties of
the people &c but without taking the question upon the
adoption of the resolutions the further consideration of the
matter postponed and the army appropriation bill
taken up and discussed by Messs Shields Cass Kusk
and others until the hour of adjournment
HOUSE, OF Speaker laid before the
House communication from the President of the United
States transmitting report of the Secretary Of the ne
rior and the Postmaster General together with accompa
nyng documents stating what has been done in execution
Of the of Congress provide for the accommodation of
the courts of the United States in the cities of New York
aud Philadelphia which referred to select committee
of five.
The House then resumed the consideration of the bill
providing the nscertanment and satisfaction Of French
spoliaton claims which opposed by Messrs Orr and
Millson and favored by Messrs Phillips and Bayy Of
Virginia.
Without taking any question upon the bill its amend
men the committee rose and the House adjourned at 10
minutes of o'clock