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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-10-30

To WHOLESALE
AND COUNTRY DRUGGISTS.
BARNES PARX
No. 4 Broadway n " invite the attention OF Close buyers
10 ther immense stock Of European and AlnOf1can
PATENT MEDICINES,
the os complete in either hemisphere OF aud be-
o,r proprietos prices by dozen package 100
BARkEs PAX, 4. Y, Cincinnati and San francisco
Butte record., 1856-01-05

RI J. CZAPKAY'S Medical and Surgical
Institute is becoming ''sine qua nom to the
welfare of our State and health of our citi
zens, and his rapidly spreading reputation,
although it may excite surprise, is but the
signal of Skill, and follows as the natural ef-
feet Of such cause. We are personally ac
quainted with gentlemen who had suffered
for years under chronic disease, and who had
taken advantage of erery available means
that promised relief but without success until
they called upon DR.. L J. Czapkay, who in
sn incredible short space of time has given
them eniire relief The DR. conducts his in
stitute in manner that must be satisfactory
to all his patients He examines, advises and
recommends without charge, and the patient
after hearing his terms of treatment can ac-
cept or reject at pleasure. This we consider
a fair way of doing business, whereas some
require consultation fee, although the con
sultation may not be satisfactory. In no case
does the Dr. make charge unless he effects
cure. This he is able to do, because he feels
the confidence which long experience has given
and no doubt the consolation which apper
tsins to that confidence Persons afflicted with
either Acute or Chronic disease, would do well
l. consult the DR. at all events it can do no
HARM as for consultation he asks no fee, nor
does he insist on obedience to his advice,
less the patient places himself under his care
His Offices are No. l and ARM0RY HALL,
corner of Sacramento and Montgomery SITS,
San Francisco, Cal. 3m49
Butte record., 1856-01-05
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the matter of the Estate of
Henry Waters, deceased,
Comes Harris & Burt, Esqs., Attorneys for
Administrator, and asks the Court to make a
final order for the final settlement of said es-
tate.
1t is ordered and decreed By the Court that
Monday, the 9th day of February, A. D.
1856, the same beirg the first day Of the Feb
ruary term of the Probate Court, be. and the
same is hereby appointed as the day of the
hearing Of said application, and it is further
ordered, shat all persons interested in said es-
tate be cited to appear and show cause why
the said administrator accounts should not
be allowed, and he be discharged from fur
ther administering on said estate. And it is
further ordered that the clerk of the Probate
Court issue an order under the seal of the
Probate Court, in conformity to this order for
publication.
By order of the Court
Attest: a true copy of the original order in
said Court.
Witness my hand and the Seal of said
LIS Court affixed at Bidwell this, the 18th
day of December. A D. 1855.
MILES CHAPLIN, Clerk,
By A. E GRIFFTTHs, Dept. mott
Butte record., 1856-01-05
BRIDGE NOTICE.
Dec. 26, 1856.

All persons interested, are hereby notified
that we, the undersigned, viii apply to the
Board of Supervisors in and for Butte County,
n the State of California, at their next session
to be held at Bidwell in said County on the
first Monday in February, 1856, for license
to construct Toll Bridge across the Main
Branch of Feather River, about one and half
miles below Bidwell in said County, at or near
the junction of the North Fork of said river,
and Immediately above said junction of sal
North Fork of said river with said Main stem
or Branch. Said bridge is designed to connect
the travel leading from Marysville in Yuba
County via. Lynchburg and Ophir in Butte
County, to the American Valley in Plumas
County via Jacks Ranck in But'e County.
GARDNER COVE,
A. J. COVE,
Bidwell, Butte County, Nov. 20, 1855.
Toct6-4S-tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
PROBATE NOTICE

y the matter of the application of " Sat
Il urley, administrator of the estate of J.
Gomersall, deceased, for final settlement of
said estate,
It's ordered and decreed that Monday, the
9th day Os February A D. 1856 the same be-
ing the first day of February term Of the Pro
bate Court, be, and the same is hereby ap
pointed as the day for the hearing of said ap
plcatlon, and it is further ordered that all
persons interested in said estate be cited to
appear and show cause why this said admins
trator's accounts should not be allowed and he
discharged from further administration on
SAID estate, and it is further ordered that the
clerk Of the Probate Court issue an order un-
DER The seal of said Court in conformity to this
order, and that the same be posted, and pub
hshed in the Butte Record from date until
law
l. ). By order of the Court
MILES CHAPLIN Clerk.
By A E. GRIFFITHs. Dep.
Harris & Burt, Attorneys
Dec, 22d, 1855. NIT feb26
Butte record., 1856-01-05
STOLEN.

an the night Of August 18th, from the Hon.
Ocut House, y miles north of Marysville, a
small sized California mare. Said mare is
light dun or claybank color, has Maj John
Bidwell's mark and brand. and is somewhat
advanced with foal. With her was taken
Spanish saddle, nearly new, bride, rugged
with chains at the bit, with hair reins
Any one giving information that will lead to
the detection Of the thief and recovery Of the
property, will be literally rewarded on appli-
cation to the Honcut House, or to Frank Bird
sells stable, Marysville.
a1S-4 c. W. STILES.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
Paints, Oils, Window Glass &c.

YENHE SUBSCRIBERS HIVE JUST
d received in store, from ships Charmer,
Saraceu. Tornado, Water Witch Neptune's
Car. Boston Light, Westward Ho. and s. S.
Bishop. large additions to their stock, making
it, as heretofore, the most extensive in this
city. We have now in store:
PURE LE.fD-20 tons Atlantic and
English Also 25 tons Pure, Extra, and No l
ZINC P.fLVT-l0 tons "Tiernanns" and
snow white.
P-4LVTS-500 English, red, yellow, and
black. 10000 lbs red, yellow and fire proof
dry.
TIER.N4N:N'' s COLORS-50 cases, as
sorted colors
RED LE4D g. LITH.7RGE-5 tons,
'Atlantic" and English
raw Also. Turpentine and Camphene, $500
gallons each.
1000 gallons Polar Lamp Oil, bleachel.
V.4R.V1SH-l, 200 gallons Tidens 1st and
2l quality coach, furniture, durar sc.
PINT BRUSHE $500 doz adams
and s'Stratton's"
WHITE WASH do 200 dcz, do do.
GLUE-200 cases, China and ''Cooper.s'
TFLNDOW GL-4SS-1 400 bxs assorted
sizes German. &c.
PL4TE GL~fSS-20 plates. 53xS4 to 96x
123.
PUTTT-30 bbls, in bulk and bladders.
ALSO
TPHI7T.N'G, Red and White Chalk, ground
and lump Rotten Pumce Stone, Emery, Sand
Paper, Black Lead Bone Black PAINT MILLS,
and our usual assortment of articles and tools
For sale at the lowest market rates, by
SAWYER, JOHNSON x CO..
Importers and Jobbers,
Nos 103 and l05, Front street,
Next to the Corner of Washington
San Francisco.
Orders with remittance will be promptly
executed. Ml2-3m
Butte record., 1856-01-05

\. COLLINS, Commander
win sail from Jackson ST WHARF, for SAr
JUAN DEL SUD, IN
Thursday, Dee 20fh, at 9 A. H.,
connecting at San Juan del Norte with the
magnificent Steamship STAR OF THE WEST
3or New York, and the Steamship DANIEL
y hboIER, for New Orleans
Passengers by this line are conveyed from
me Atlantic side, where steamers are always
awaiting their arrival, direct to New York or
We" Orleans. without touching or trauship-
ping at any intermediate port: and, the route
oelng oEN EN- HUNDRED MILES SHORTER
."Ah shy other the trip through to New York
Is sSueraity made in less than 2l davs.
All combination is at an end PRlcFs
REDUCED FROM RECENT RArrs
THROUGH TICKETS furnished incIu1ing
the transit OF the Isthmus. Passengers are
at no expense upon the Isthmus exeent the
usual charge for extra baggage, aud the cost Of
their meals while crossing
Ss- TREASURE for shipment received On
eoArd the Steamer until 8 O'Clock A. NJ. ON
day IF sailing.
Tor freight or passage. apply 10
c. X. GARRISON x co. AGENTS.
N'r Sacramento and Leidcslprff Streets
Ho-It San Francisco.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
MMA\SN\AANs
ES- OPEN ALL NIGHT. GN

FzVHIS SUPERB FIRST CLASS HOTEL Is BY III
IL far the most capacious and elegant in I;,;I
California, out Of San Francisco, and is ex-
celled by none in that city. 1t is Of brick
perfectly fire proof. four stories high, and
fronts l03 feet on Second street, and so feet on
D street. Two hundred persons can be ac-
commodated with entire ease, and in the most
comfortable style. Particular attention is
paid to the wants and comforts of Families
Its location is central, and is the General
Depot of Staging and Steamboating.
Travellers can rely upon being called in time
for any boat or Stage leaving the city.
gzs~ Those who desire, can entrust their
treasure and baggage to the Proprietor in per-
son, who is the sole Managers OF the establish
ment, and WHO will be responsible for the same
RATES OF CHARGES.
Board without lodging, per week. ....s12 90
Board with lodging, per week. ....Sl5 to 30 90
Board without lodging, per day.......S9 so
Board with lodging. per day ..S3 - to 90
Lodging, 15 cents, 81, and - per night
r. J MURRAY,
sepS-H Sole Proprietor.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
NOTICE

The Stockholders of the South Feather Wa
ter Company are hereby notified that the An
nual Meeting of the Company will be held at
the Office at Forbestown, Jan. 1st, 1856, at
y clock, noon.
NJ II. DARRACH. Sec'y.
Office S f. W. Co,
Forbestown, Dec. lst, 1855. n54t
Butte record., 1856-01-05
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, to whom is may
~ concern, that the undersigned will apply
to the Board of Supervisors of the County Of
Butte, at the February term of said Board for
license to erect TOLL BRIDGE across
Feather River in the Township of 0phir, and
about one half mile above the town of 0roville,
in said County TIMOTHY SAWYER,
ALFRED SAWYER,
SAMUEL PALMER.
Oroville, Oct. IS, 1855. t feb
Butte record., 1856-01-05
GE.NER.7L .fDVERTTSLN-G -1GE.N'CI
81 Merchant Street, San Francisco.

81 Merchant Street, San Francisco.
A DvERTIsEMnNTS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
"A received by THOS. BOYCE, Agent.
81 Merchant street, and Room No. 9, up stairs.
Iron Building, northeast corner Of Montgome-
ry and Washington streets, for the
- BUTTE RECORD" Bidwell
$ Democratic State Journal" Sacramento
Daily Argus Stockton:
50 Sierra Citizen" D0wnieville;
'' Miners Advocate Diamond Springs:
. Placer Herald,r Auburn;
'' Mountain Messenger" Gibsonville;
''Contra Costa" Oakland;
:. Tribune" an Jose;
90 STAR" Los Angeles;
g Democratic Standard" Portland, 0. T.
apps -25tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
~ ational Hotel,
STAGE HOUSE.
G.. A. BANCROFT,

PROPRIETOR.
e. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING TAKEN
EImI entire possession of this Hotel, takes plea
sure in announcing to his numerous friends
and patrons, and the travelling public gener-
ally, that it is now open and ready for their
reception, under superior advantages to those
heretofore enjoyed The table at the Ma
tionaI Hotel will be found as of old, supplied
with all the luxuries that the market affords, or
the country produces. This, together with the
BAR. will at all times be well stocked with
those little essentials so necessary to complete
the wants of the inner man, entities the Ma
tional to rank as heretofore, A No l. Travel
lers will find this house worthy of their sup
port, and no exertions will be spared to render
them comfortable.
To those who have so literally patronized
this house during the past, l extend my sincere
thanks. and trusts by further endeavors to
please to merit continuance of their patron
age and good will.
C. A. BANCROFT
Bidwel, August IL, 1865. 40-tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
PROBATE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors Of
~ the estate Of VIM, b. Cory, decea sed late
of Butte County, that they are required to
present their claims with the proper vouchers
to the undersigned within ten months from
this date or they will be forever barred.
All persons indebted to said estate are also
notified to make immediate settlement thereof
R. HOBART,
Public Administrator, Butte Co. Cal.
Bidweli. Dec. 10. 1855 n6
Butte record., 1856-01-05
ESTRAY-

HAME into the enclosure of the subscriber
" ON or about the 18th September, one
black mule, with Spanish brands on both sides.
also, letter D ON fore sholder. The owner is
requested to rrove property. pay charges and
take him away or be will be disposed of ae-
cording to law, EMANUEL MARTIN
Ophir Township, Oct 8, 1855.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Ninth Judicia
County of Butte. Dist Court.
John F. Thompson


Hans johnson.
The peaple of the State Of California, to Haus
johnson, Greeting:-You are hereby com
manded to appear and answer in said court,
the complaint of said plaintiff on file in my Of
fee against you, within ten days after the SER
vice of this writ upon you, if served in Butte
county, within twenty days, if served in any
other county of this Ninth Judicial District,
and within forty days if served out of this
Ninth Judicial District, or default herein will
be entered against you. The action is brought
against you to obtain judgment for the sum of
four hundred seventy-fve seYenty-five one
hundreth dollars. due on promissory nete,
drawn by defendant, dated December 11th
1884. and payable October 18th 1855, with le-
gal interest fro said 18th day of 0ctot er
1855, until paid; and plaintiff notifies you that
if you fail to answer his complaint as herein
commanded, he will take judgment against
you by default for said sum of four hundred
and seventy five seventy-five one hundredih
dollars, and interest thereon from the 18th
day of October A D. 1855, until paid, and for
costs Of this suit Hereof fail not at your peril
By order of the County Judge
Witness my hand and seal of said Dis
LIS trict Court at Bidwell, this fourth day Of
December. A d 1855
MILES CHAPLIN, District Clerk
By A. Z. GRIFFiTHs, Dept
Dec g. 1855 n5-2y
Butte record., 1856-01-05
PIPER WARE HOU SE
D. S. LORD g. CO.,
80 lS2 Sansome Id. San Francisco.

No l32 Sansome st, San Francisco,
Importers Of Blank Boots, Stationerg
ani Papers Of erery description,
WOULD invite the attention of the trade
to their large stock of Paper, Station
cry and Blank Books, to which they are con-
stantly receiving additions, which they will
sell at the lowest prices. Our stock consists
in part of
PRLNTLNG Pr rER-Sizes a2x32; ok
50; 24x3S, and 2Sx42, superior quality.
VRAPPkt'G P.iPERS-Manilla, Hard
ware and Straw. all sizes.
WRITLN'G P.4PERS-Letter, Cap, Brief,
Note and Book Hapers of every description
PLHILN'G C.fRDS-L | Cohen's and
Saml Hart's Steamboat, Highlander, Eilsler,
Merry Andrew and Eagle Playing Cards
LN'KS--Maynard & Noyes, David 4 Blacks
and Arnold's writing and copying Inks.
BLINK BOOhS-Of every kind and
size
STaTTO.NERY-A large and varied
stock
.4LSO-Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast
of White s Co.'S Type Foundry and Wells s.
Webbss Wood Type and Furniture
Constantly on hand, large stock of Print
er's Cards, Card Board and material of every
kind to which we would invite the attention of
Printers.
Having resident partner in New York, we
are prepared to receive orders for goods III the
above line, which will be filled promptly and
on the most reasonable terms
D. S. LORD & CO.,
~ NJ c.,
Butte record., 1856-01-05
FOR SALE.

A convenient dwelling with barn and out
"A houses attached. in the town Of Bidwell.
Enquire Of Joseph Gluckauf in Bidwell or Of
the subscriber at the Garden Ranch.
GEORGE ?. RUSSELL.
Bidwell, October Sd, 1855 oct6-48tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
Pioneer Livery and Sale Stable
NJ FULLER, Proprietor

CORNER SECOND STREET AND MAIDEN LANE,
MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA.
CarSAges, Buggies, aud Good Saddle
Horses kept constantly on Aand,
FOR SALE OR HIRE ON MODERATE TERMS
Gs-PARTrcUI AR ArrENo1N paid to Horses
on Livery.
Butte record., 1856-01-05

~fO' HttF " AStft>cNtt HNft tcttCF UMtfUO StS
San Francisco,
4 RE now prepared to offer to the trade
IA large and well assorted stock of desira-
bic Fall and Winter foods received per recent
arrivals, comprising Bonnet Ribbons, black
and colored Nellet Ribbons, white and black
Silk Blonde Laces; Jaeonet and Swiss Inser-
tons and Edgings; Ladies embroidered Col
lars; Sleeves and Cheniscttes; Thread E1g-
ings and Laces; English black Grape, and a
general variety of the latest styles of Milln-
cry Goods, Laces and Embroideries Also,
Rodgers. Westenhoms', ard Barnes & Sons
Pocket knfes. Cissors. Razors and Razor
Strops Buttons of all descriptions; Threads
Needles, Pins and Bindings; Combs and
Brushes of all kinds: ladies' and chldren's
Hosiery; ladies' and gentlemens Gloves and
Haudkerchiefs Zephyr Worsted; Trimmings
and Braids; India Rubber Balls; assorted toys;
Babies Wax Dolls. and assorted China Dolls;
Game Bags, Shot Belts and Pouches: Porte
Monies; Envelopes and Letter Paper; assort-
ment Of Perfumery; Yankee and German No
tions, SC &c
All of which will be sold at the lowest rates
for cash.
n b = New Goods received by every
steamer. oct20-3m
Butte record., 1856-01-05
TGLsoN, BRoPHY s. .FRAZIER'S
PHILADELPHIA
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.
CORNER OF SECOND AND C STREETS,
M A X Y S VILE.

OPEN ALL NIGHT
"a THE undersigned having purchased the
Ei5. entire interest of Mrs. Z. Woodward
in the Philadelphia House, will continue
it under the above name. The building is
thoroughly fire. proof and is one of the
largest and best ventilated Hotels in the city.
1t has been fitted up with great care and at
heavy expense, and may fairly take rank
among the most commodious and well appoint
ej Hotels in Marysville.
The proprietcrs, believing that thorough
and well kept Temperance Hotel was called
for in this city, have determined to supply
this want. They have spared no pains to
make this house equal, in all its appointments,
to any house in the city, and the liberal pat
ronage which has ever been extended to it,
encourages them in the belief that they can
afford better Accommodations than can be
procured at any other hotel in California at
the same rate of charge. The rooms and bed
ding are not inferior TO the first class hotels,
which they claim this to be in everything ex-
eept in prices.
Rooms kept for the accommodation of fami-
lies expressly.
Stages leave this House every morning for
every part of the mines.
An Express Wagon will be in waiting to
convey Baggage to and from the Hotel, free of
charge.
----TERMS-----
Meals, (each). ..................... so
Lodging per night.... so
DR. TILSON, & co.
Marysville, Oct.1sth, 1855. jy21-37tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
DANCING AND WALTZING
! = \ y y n y

Messrs. CLAPP & BkOWER,
"0ST respectfully beg leave to in -
We form the citizens of Bidwelfs -
Bar. that their Academy for the In h1-ai1
structien of Dancing is now open at the Ma
TI0NAL HOTEL. where the most fashionable
Dances are taught, on the most reasonable
terms.
Days of Tuition, Monday and Thursday.
For terms &c, apply at the School Room
on the above named days.
Messrs. Clapp * Brewer Aatter themselves
from their long experience in the above named
art that nothing shall be LETT undone to ad-
vance the pupil in the shortest possible time
The Schottesce and Mazourka, Quadrills, with
SEVENTEEN DIFFERENT WALTzEs will be in
troduced during the Lessons.
..ON WITH THE MERRY DANCE"
Butte record., 1856-01-05
sMMANN sMNH,

MR.. D. BROOKS, having purchased the
Iv1 interest Of Mr.. Learned, has removed
the establishment to the Union Building
where customers will find everything arrang
ed with artistic taste, and may still depend
upon enjoying the luxury Of good shave.
Give him o call
Butte record., 1856-01-05
j. ROSENTHAL,
From Paris. .Manufacturer Of all kinds
JEWELRY s. WATCHES,

OPHlR, BUTTE co,
FL AS constantly on hand every variety of
n L Jewelry, at prices reduced to suit the
times. Jewelry Of every description manu-
factured TO order. CHRoRoMETERs and
WATCHES accurately repaired, and particular
attention given 10 the regulation Of the same.
ALL KINDS OF SPECIMENS,
as we'll as Quartz Stones, fixed in the best
manner at Moderate prices. noy3n52
Butte record., 1856-01-05
NOTICE.

The undersigned will make application to
the Board of Supervisors at their February
term, for License to run ferry at Bidwelfs
Landing on the Sacramento river.
JN0 BIDWELL.
Dec. 20, 1856.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
NEW FERN.

o. NJ. EVANS, JAS. H. BRASS, wM PERRY.
'ENIlE subscribers having associated them
~ selves together under the firm of Evans,
Brass. & Co., and occupy their new Store on
the West side of the Plaza would most respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally, that they intend to keep on hand
and for sale as large an assortment of
Butte record., 1856-01-05
FOR SALE.

~ TWO OF the finest saddle mules in Upper Cal
10 nornia- Enquire Of D. A. BROWN.
~ Biiwell, Cal.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS
VIA SAN JUAN.
through ahead of the Mals!

oNLV Il MILES LAND CARRIAGE-MAcAD-
AHizED RoAD-SRoRTEsT AND QUICKEST
RoUTE.
Butte record., 1856-01-05
G. G 4. nrsDos, ~ S Fran. A New s ~ York. X y
I'D. s. Lord & Go.

(Late Lord & Webb,)
q IMPORTERS of Bank Books, Stationery.
D. Printing Material and Paper, of every de-
scripton. Agents for White & Co.'S Type
Foundry, r. Hoe & Co S and Ruggles' Print
ing Presses, No. l32 Sansome street, San
Francisco. n2-3m
Butte record., 1856-01-05
CORTEZ,

-2.-I1szs -2.-Isl. The well known and highly I.s4s
popular steamship
Butte record., 1856-01-05
BIDNIIII DRUG STORE,

@ Oh
NJ SURGEON. &C. fR
~ PROPRIETOR. ~
DR. WILSON takes pleasure to announce to
the inhabitants of Bidwell and vicinity, that
he has now opened his new establishment on
the old site of the late Bidwell Drug Store (re-
Gently destroyed by fre,) whore all kinds of
DRUGS, P.fTE.N'T MEDICINES, SC,
Can be had of the best quality that can be pro-
cured in the State.
DR.. Wilson hopes by strict attention to his
profession, to merit a continuance of past ia
vors.
Gfs- Office next door to the Miners Store.
Bidwell, Nov. 25th, 1854 3tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
CIGAR & TOBACCO STOnF.

general pssortment constantly on hand
to which the attention Of country traders II
invited.
ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Marysville, May IS, 1855. my26- 29tf
Butte record., 1856-01-05
RAIL ROAD HOUSE
JOSEPH GLUCKAUF.

JOSEf IL uLCChAOr,
EzTHOLESALEAND RETAIL DEALERS IN Dry
w Goods, Groceries. Provisions. Clothing Hcuor-
Miners Tools, sc. door above National hotel Bid ell
Butte record., 1856-01-05

HESS & LARCOMBE
TJINERSf ST0RE.-W holesaIe and retail dealers IN
w Groceries liquors provisions, and all kinds Of
Miners supplies. Sc- Bidwell nov. u
Butte record., 1856-01-05

\. COLLINS, Commander
win sail from JACKSON ST.. T.WHARF, for SAi
JUAN DEL Sup, IN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-16
THIRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.

w EDNESDA1s may IL
SENATs.-Mr. Clayton said he had seen IN
the morning newspapers what purported to
be an extract from a letter from the British
Minister at Washington, dated March 30th,
1856, in which Mr.. Champion says:
50 1t will be within your Lordships reeol-
lection that Mr.. Clayton was informed by Dir
Henry Bulwer, before the treaty of 1910 was
signed, that Ruatan was de .jure and de f2cto
a British possession, and Mr.. Clayton has, on
various occasions since, in conversation with
me, stated that he considered Ruatan Brit
tsh possession. as much as Jamaica, or any
other British West India Island"
Mr.. Clayton branded this statement as ut
terly untrue, in every particular. This led to
long colloquial debate on the subject, in the
course of which Mr.. Clayton's position was
sustained.
The Senate, after debating the motion to
reconsider the vote by which the Iowa Land
bill passed, refused to reconsider, and ad-
journed.
hoUsE.-In the House, Mr.. Bennett intro
duced bill granting 100000 acres of land
for railroad purposes, in Florida, and moved
the previous question.
Mr. Jones of Tennessee, objected.
Mr. Bennett, in reply, said the Committee
on Lands intended to report bills for similar
grants to Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama and Wisconsin, to the amount of
An unsuccessful motion was made to table
the bill.
The bill was passed by vote of 81 against
81.
The bill defining the duties of Commission
ers of Election at Washington was then TAX
en- up, and pending discussion upon it, the
House adjourned.