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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

BRooEs-IASA.-A Mr. WOodEuf, Of Connect
cut made violent speech on The Brooks and
Sumner sffair, IN tFflieh he asssiled Brooks. and
fntinaated that he Wonld stand up 70 his speech
At the point Of the sword or the muzzie Of the
pistol. Whe he concluded his speech IL. say
age Of Tennessee, as the friend Of Mr. Brooks,
waited upoa Mr. Woodruff The following let
ter explains what transpired:
WAsHNGroN CRY, July II, 1856.
tDear Sir.I make brief statement OF the
main facts connected with my call on the Hon.
Mr. Woodruff. of Connecticut, who spoke to-day
in the house Of Representatives. A few mo-
Inents after Mr. W. concluded his speech, you
requested me TO bear him message. lLnme-
Siiately went round to that part Of the House
where he sat, just inside the bar. / told him
wanted 70 speak with him, and NE had better
walk TO the window, which he did then said
in substance, "CoI. Brooks and his friends-my-
self among the number-underst0od you in your
speech to bold yourself out as fighting man,
subject To the laws Of honor, and AN requested
TO present you Col Brooks compliments, and
inquire whether you are willing to receive 3 conn
rn1nieation from him under the rules OF that
code"
"He replied that he did not intend to be so
understood He did not intend TO hold himself
out as lighting man, and if there was anything
in his speech that would bear that construction,
he like Col. Bingham of Ohio, would be ready
70 explain. then told him that inns oecierauen
on his part ended my mission on the part OF Col
onel Brooks; but would advise him to look oy-
er his speech before publication; that thought
If ne would examine it carefully, he would lind
points and sentences that would indicate to q
man of honor and sensibiiity that he did intend
to hold himself out as fighting man subject tO
the code Of honor BE replied that he would do
So and thus ended our interview.
81 was fully satisfied, as your friend, believing
you to be as generous as brave, that it could moi
| be your duty or inclination to press the matter
further am, respectfully, your friend and ODE,
dent servant
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
A MONUMENT,
LIKE MANY OTHERS. TO THE
GREAT VIRTUES OF
HAHPT06rS VEGETABLE 7ZHCTURE!!
R,.rrunnr. March "a. 1855

BALT11oRx, March "a, 1856.
,.eEed With pain in my right ankle. We pbysl
can who ordered be poultleed as Il WAS very muc
5. @ Of g fne very With
ulcers 70 the nuHbeE Of formed hetTeen ankle
out Of which particles Of bone 70 the number of 2o
and one ot'"0 TRIs cor couNTRY 11s
was then taken county Of this state the phys
sas S s t could so 1--WE This pysian
ed with me for srven weeks using the knife frequently tax
TnS me sny ree-some Of the applications
send na S aps me r at ibis time
there was NO from my knee to ankle not
sh 1. oas a Go aa ssi
would scratch fingers white would issue herefrOn
'a'Aso WIN "A BALTIMORE NY HoMEi
then returned 10 Baltimore, my old home, expecting
By the advice efmy friends various remedies
worse; swelling came my left hip and after pain
an formed from which came piece Of bone Anoth
aud Wished At the sans right leg The
only means Of saving ny ore ae nv as a:a
other parts Of body which IL number and sue assSns
| and a. weak = an infant.
felt death would reefto Ihad tried ply
ss rsa n al ss4s s g From
TURE Of disease Similar to the one Twas laborns under
advised to try It. Al this time bad been addicted ali
f'''ss4' HOPE coMEsn
time had taken nve bottles felt much improved that
had confidence believe that it would
tinued suse-st improving Ny ulcers healed and new
strength came my shattered system, and Wi.l
further detail happy 70 say my leg q also healed
myself cured by this wonderful medicine
alone. have given but faint idea Of suaerngs, but
friends who read this will bear testimony TO all that
have said In favor Of
| Hanpton's Vegetable TEnctEre,'
and vim 70 an who aiessd as have beea to use
= -'t' 80 EDWIN n sPRAEKLIN,
No. 81 Register street,
3doors north Of Pratt ST.
TITS A GREAT SPRING AEDECZHEk
THE GREAT RRNOYAT0R OF THE SYSTEM.
eDeeats ladies aud children will please TO give It .
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
TDALLEY,S MAGICAL PAIN Elk
rrI3 (TTClR.


TRACTOR.
There never discovery made in MaterE Medtea
Whereby pain can be quickly aayed aud where parts in
hSh state CT inflammation be rapidly reduced to
their natural state wounds and sores can be so
thoroughly and rapidly healed and decayed parts restored
without either scar or defect. with PALLETS MAGI-
CAL PAIN EXTRACTOR.
In Cats ouads SpraIns Bruisescasnalies to which
children are constantly subec-he action Of the genuine
DALLEYs PAIN EXTRACTOR, Is ever the same! How
much pain aud suffering may not thus be pEsrenedi-
Moreover Life itself often dependent upon having at
hand the GENUINE DALEY PAIN EXTRACTOR, and
for the particulars which respectfully refer to my
printed pamphlets. truth of which hold myself re-
sponsfble.
eve. vet any one instance the apowerfui pain
subdung aud healing qualities Of the DALLEYs PAIN EX-
TRACTOR.
No PAIs EXTRACTOR Is GExusx unless the box has
Steel Plate Engraved with the signature of c. v
cLIcKESER CO., proprietors, and HENRY DALEY,
W-An orders should be addressed to c. " ciekener
Co., 81 Barclsy st. New York.
;.e7.n Wheeling. Va.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

can is in preparation in Pennsylvania
for ! Union Convention Of Republicans, Ameri-
cans, end III other elements opposed to the adj
Iainistratiof policy and the Cincinnati platform,
d inset at Harrisburg on the second Wednes-
day ofSseptennber, for the purpose Of forming an
electoral ticket which shall represent those in
fsresfsd fifiy. and concentrate al efforts in one
ursctic I direction.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
lsI,fIon. q. w. Thompson delivered fev

RPHon. &. w. Thompson delivered few
hours Fillmore speech at Terre Hnute last week
OF its effects the Courier Of that place says:
At the close Of Mr.. Thompson's speech some
one ID 1 full voice, cried out Three cheers for
FILLMORE There YVES not, however, voice to
respond, neither WAS the motion put TO the NEE
tinG. There were no three cheers for Fillmore.
we uSy be mistaken, but We believe this call
for three cheers came froma person connected
with fi3 d-I.ius Journal Office. It wrong in
our Suspicious we win nshlet he correction fire
ouested TO doso
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

ExaLmH DAnY PAPREs.--The annual cost of
a first Tlte London Daily is estimated by the
NORTH British Review at about one hundred and
twelve thousand dollars, say 1876 per diem
About eighteen thousand dollars is paid to edi-
tors pGr snnurn, 5esidesa host of correspondents,
sixteen paFliamehtoFy reporters, and fifteen or
twenty other reporters There are about three
hundred persons employed in the London Tim
e. In one way and another,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

srIATFOsLRA mcyementisbeins made
"a certain qsaftsfs 10 intFodaes custom fcr
cleTgyHen % recCiyc fees for Attendance on fun
.efSlS n the German churches i, tbs country,
& rs Io1S been . el tom % pay the minister for
ihefr Services The pfssb yteEians come years
fiaes = 1f6 6sled llie q ION, but are now taking
heH Fisa 8 DE n,atlef. lelfeg. t'ss.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

w-Colonel Lovel, the owner of the great
Australian bear now on exhibition at Chicago,
offers very novel challenge TO all gentlemen of
the turf It is no less than to run his bear
against any horse that can be produced, and for
any amount that may be agreed upon.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
SheriHs Sale.
Edwin c. whitney. aac. &c. A,.aehnent

Edwin G. Whitney a'eto n. A siasI. e.. .,
s.p,ksr4 Brother Ohio 1T County s' Si Virgin
OY virtue OF Judge Of the said Court.
ID shall proceed Wednesday, the 2S1 day Of July, 1885,
OF James H. FORSYTH, J late the ware
house ForSyhR Bain the city OF Wheeling, in The
county Of Ohio and State Of Yrgina the highest
bidder ninety boxes Long Middlings attached in
the above named cause.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said will credit Of ninety days, the purchaser
or purchasers giving security, bearing inter
jui4 wM g. wICKHAM, g. o. G.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
sPBcIAL NoTI % 8.
AREwARDIs OFFERED!

~ "a U
81 ry person eoanterieitinE, Initiating,
ae- q any such eouuterfet Initiation Of BGSR'
HayEs HOLLAND BITTERs. NE genuine, highly con-
entra.ed a1aS put up IN halfplnt 6ottes eay'
ssTtnE ts name te FsePEssoF B Pace If. h0sn N
sAea md hs around The meek Of each ana every
~, asrAsal ArosaG has been received By Americans
IN M. f.ror which Is Only extended to really seienthe
prsparatsoas When consider The seeesss attend
M administration in tie most 1torn cases OF Fever and
Arae eatness any Kind, Dyspepsia, Aead'y
3, -. s,o,a s,et and Nervous Heaaaeaae IndgeEOa,
and P together with the eemPlsse control 1t
over an Nervous Rheumatic, and Neuralgia Aase>
lions We cannot vonder It's pOpalsEisy Wen nay tae
invalid value this remedy.
FsOd ii 81 le- bottle, ak bottles for 8, b the
.re1rse.ors. BENJAMIN PAGE, j. Co.
pharmso,utists ana ceniss, Smith
aela and Third streets, Pittsburgh. and by
LAUGHLLSS q SrSRFIEL0.
tuss wheeling, Va.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

~rhe Washington correspondent of the
n. Z. Times writes: The highly important issue
of admitting Mr.. Archer to his seat as the Rep
rescntatiye Of the 7th District of Illinois, was
lost by the carelessness of Mr.. Bliss of Ohio,
who went to dinner without pairing and lost his
vote. King Of New York voted with the adj
At the Democratic Caucus of members of
Congress on Wednesday night it was generally
conceded that the election of Buchanan depends
upon Pennsylvania, and that success there was
uncertain.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
Alexander Or, committee and other
Rohsr, wnllam.on and other.

In pursuance decree the Court In this
2Ist day Of August, 1885, the Court House for
Ohio county, public sale Parcel Of Land
containing Acres rood and poles stu-
Wheeling Greek, and the particularly de-
scrbed BY the plat papers and which BY
said deeree is allotted and set apart in severSy to the
heirs Mary Stewart widow Of Alex Stewart deceased
OF sale credit, by equal insalments At
six eighteen months, with interest from the day
Of sale giving with good security for the
payment thereof and the title be retained tn the
sA'Ss ''''' . fS'4' wM s. w1cKHAM,
juqi sheriff Of Ohio co.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

B-It is said that convention of all the
New England States in favor of Fremont and
Dayton is to be held in Boston next month.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
DR.. ]. Hedges, =,

DR.. j. Hedges
FEVER s. AGUE ANNIHILATOR!
FEVER and Ague. chtlls and Fever. Dumb Asue any
form OF Intermittent whether long stand
ing speedily safely, and eectualy cured by the use of
DR.. ]. Hedges AnnIhfator.
This preparation entirely free from all metallic poison
such as Arsenic Mercury, butts compounded from ex-
tracts purely vegetable certain safe and eicacIOas
remedy and can be in all kinds Of weather. The Pro-
prie.or has used the private practice for
years. has 1t failed to effect perfect
cure when the directions have followed posi-
BILE way njure the syse, butts adapted to all ages
sexes constitutions 1t be given TO the infant Of
month safety to the adult and can be
kept in any climate needs eneomIum. no long array
Of testimony TO herald 1smsrt lies within IT
seand TO the invalid will prove Of value than an
octave volume Of certificates.
Prepared only by The Proprietor at ssanhope, MI, and
never genuine without bis signature.
PoT sale wholesale and retail. by A. G. GOOD Co.. Drug
sts wheeling Va BY Druggists and merchants gene
rally throughout the United States.
W. II. DECAMP, General Wholesale Agen.
Gorthe Western States,
mv7sm 70 CORTLAND ST., New York.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
AYBR's.c ATHART1c PILLS.
pills that are PiI1s!

PROP HAYES State Chemist Of AassaehuSetts they
are the best of all Pills. ami annexed the who certify
that Doet Hayes knows viz:
LEMUEL SHAW, CaieI Justice of the Supreme Court Of
sfsssaehuse..s.
EMORY wAsHBuRN, Gov. of Mass.
W. G. rLUNKETT, Lieut.. Gov. Of Mass.
EDWARD EVERETT, Evsee. Of State and Senator Of the
ROBERT O. WINTHROP. Ey-speaGer House of Reps,
ABBOTT LAWRENCE. Minister Pienlpo.ensary to Crea.
Britain.
tJoHS 3. FITZPATRICK, Catholic Bishop of Boston.
Men that are 3Icn!
Among the diseases curod With astonishing Ta
ptdity We may mention
cos.iveness Biou. Complaints. Rheumatism, Dropsy,
Heartburn Headache arising foul Stomach HauSeA
Indres,a Morbid the Bowels, and pain arising
therfro F4atueney Of Appetite. all uleerous and
Diseases which require eTaeuant Medicine
serotua or Kings Evil They also by purifying the blood
and stimulating the Syrian, many complaints which IT
would not supposed they could Fcaeh such as Deafness
Partial Blindness Neuralgia and Nervous Irrtabity De-
Of the Kidneys Gou aud other kim
dred complaints arising low state Of the body or OBJ
rrtious Of its functions Thea the best Pagatye me-
delue ever discovered you will but need to use them
once to know it.
Prepared by DR.. j. c. ARA, Practical Chemist, Lowell
sold by all Druggists and deaiersin Med
Ieine throughout this section.
a. C. GOOD Co, Wheeling,
la wholesale and Retail Agents.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
aola .lsa br prasEls.. eeaerally.

Hair Dye.-Itmak no difference how gray, red.
or rusty the hair or Wskes may be- how much they
may have been injured By bad dyes Bntcheior'S HAIR
DYE viii make them beautiful and lively black brown
,t.bo. leas. injury And viii rusty
WARRANTED Made and sold or applied Tin nine private
roors) a. BACHELORS wig Factory, 9ss broadway, New
YORK None genuine except avg. a. RA4cHr1Oa" Is on the
label.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

:. tiIl restore your gray hairSto natural color
cover your bald head With ha-remeYe the dandrnn
and ehneand cure any scr0fulous eruptiOns Is you+
hair falling outg Try it. how soon 1t vtl CEASE
Does your head aehes Ussit directed and ind
Containing no injurious compounds, the philosophy Of ia
rn.rc power Is In stimulating Nature her work.
the most elegant toilet preparation ever offered to
those who desire preserve the hair, and Who admire the
beautiful IOt silky and glossy appearance of Heavens
ehoees. -wbHe It's Sweet end fragrant perfume renders
it sim desirable.
Prepared b, DR.. Pountaine. Paris.
General Wholesale Agents
Wheeling, Va.
In1,,.S,w
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

Rpeopte VIII have their notionl-a fact wen understood
Al he bridge Corner Drug Store where VIII se found
N ooa. 10 s,pply All the wants Of the community.
See d. advertisement Of T. n Losaa Co. in another col
asan. They keep up With tse times :"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
verify Truth is sometimes
Stranger than Fiction!
AN ASTOUNDING CUREl!

THIS young gentleman living in our niast-thoss
know him will bear testimony that his sunsI'nSa ana
be seen by calling $40 Baltimore are IN his
possession. Let the seeptteal hSs VIII testify th"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
Samuel Morrison


vs. Court for
John Morrison's heirs, DC. Ohio county.
Y the Decree Of the Court In this case shall
ID on Saturday, the 18th day Of August 1885, at BeGgles
tavern county, National Road sell At public
te highest and best bidder the Tract OF Land on
the waters Wheeling from said toy'
ern bel .ngng heirs Morrison, deeenSed and
which they Inherited from said john containing, Is
posed, sixty-sIx Acres and a fraction.
terms Of sale credit Of one two and three
years by equal instruments, with from the day of
sale; the purchaser giving bonds with approved security
secure payment thereof and the title being retained t
The title is believed be good and
z. JACOB,
in19 Commissioner.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

The genvlne is sold in WheelIngby
t. H. LOGAN & CO.,
jceT:m Bridge Corner DFnEris.s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
\ Ynr.NuNrNUN IN MEDICINE.
Health Restored aud Life Lengthensd / 1
DR.. MoRsE's
T NvT(+0RA NG CORR l..

n 100 "a 4 4N$1= W III "a L."
hr.. the properties attributed to MoRsEs ISvIao-
lie often deceive could not GeifSsthe simple sublime
truths BY the 60 G But aaa
ter are nov trigmphinE over AL doubts lNChhpULIFE
The Cordial remedies, in all the deporabe evils
arising misuse abuse Of the various organs II
that mysterious Compound agency and mind
eessary TO the approximation q human re Io Persons Of
commended the only me9ns Of communicating that eneF
ai apots ss ven as the higher Mental at.ribateS
It's benecal effects confined 70 either or to any
Youth The man u Business the victim
Depression the individual s9Eing from general debility
permanent relief from the Of this Incompatible
It viii prove cOtnpete and unfsIng safeguard against
that terrible maady, There are many, Who have
far beyond the reach Of medicine these de-
spair. Cordial dea!s with Gtsedse az ezfa without
References TO causes, and VIII not only remove the disorder
REBuILp THE BROKEN CONSTITUTION.
The arrangements system leading 70 dis
eases Of disease ITSELF nuuer
SSe, SoT beh his Is specific few hogry-
er, may be enumerated viz neuralgia Ie doiOreuI ncip
s sn @Sseaor eb t4eaors, aataisaee.
pekpg sensation Of the fes numbnsss tSrPdy Of The
move fSntneSs after exercise, broken sleep and terrifying
% o h DToersS,iys ors. sexai Ineopessney mel.
aneIoiy penoInanis arbas sinking stomach,
eson sSa al EFoSias olt Of free Indulgence
passions and all barenness that does not proceed
from organic canses beyond the reach Of medicine
PERg0NS OF PALE COMPLEXION,
reonsuupVs habits restored BY the Of bote
and VigoT. changing the akin from pale, yEl
low, SieEly color % beatfai horid complexion.
CAUTION.
Dr. MorSes InvIgoratng Cordial has been ceuassTfstd
by sons unpriaeipied persons.
In fatuFe genuine Cordial will have the PEOpstss
fac-simile pasted the cork Of each bottle, and he fol-
CDR Morse's Invigorating Cordial
@. II. RING, PROPRIETOR, n. s."
E-The Cordial Is put up, highly concentrated, 10 pint
bottles, Price - bottle, for o. sig for Ga
Sold by al UFHpgfsks and DsGkSes IN AAdfeta6.
For sale by LApGHLIHs BUGHRIELD,
Wholesale DFnGgiStH.
Je996d9m No. 81 NSnTaF 20.
FRESH ARRIVAL.
TIME subscriber Just received lot o. those large
| IL q SPLIT BOTTOM ROCKING CHAIRS.
which are much sought after BY al elaSseI.
E1=CsnBoo Il yea want one, at the Cheap BuFnituFe
ss'ss y W. R1HELDARRKR,
jn9 No. III Main street.
CITY SCRIP.
iNRDERs he city In sums 70 ppt
nlis = J. Y. lEATgHEWs& Col
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

A CARD TO THE LADIES'.
$ DR. DUPONCe9 GOLDEN REHAPE PILLS are infRlli-
BILE In removing stoppases Irregularities of the nenses
These Pills nothing new have been used BY the Doc
tor for many years. and America, with un-
paraleIed every and he urged by many
thousand ladies used them, 10 make the Pills pub
lc for the alienation those suffering from any Irregular
tiles whatever preventive those ladies Whose
health will permit increase of family Pregnant fe-
males those suppOsng 70 be are cautioned
asslns. using Pills. the proprietor assumes no re-
sponsbly after the admoniiOn, although their mild
ness would prevent any injury health; otherwise these
pills are recommended Directions accompany each
Price 81.
Sold wholesale aud retail by
LAuGHL1Ns & BUsHF1ELD.
Genr Agents for Ohio county,
No IS Monroe st.
Also for sale by T. n LOGAN CO.
Bridge Corner DrugEists.
All orders mus. addressed the above General Agent.
they will supply the trade Propreors prices, and send
the Pills eonaden.Iay by mail, by enclosing 81 TO
either, at the Wheeling Post.ofdce.
N B-Dr. paponeo's Golden Pills, signature ~ Dupon-
COZ on every box; ether genuine FoT particulars get
Circular Of Agents. APPLY
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

FRESH ARRLHAL.
THE subscriber has Just received lot o. those large
ii = SPLIT BOTTOM ROCKING CHAIRS.
which are 20 much sought after BY al classes.
-Can Soou, Il yea want one At the cheaP Furniture
s'g's " ". RtHELpARHER,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23

NRpERs ths CITY In sums 70 suit
nE 80 - in. lEATgHEWs& COL
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-23
REAL EsrAFR SAFES.
RaaI Eetafa Can

HoRse on MONDAY August sth lSG II 10 eseiesS sst
Brick and two Les On the noTtheaGs come ~
street and MARKET Alley. St-sS ,
ALso-one half lot 81 Centre wheslrE, on Harts+.,.
north end Of The neg Iarkets row Oee0sied b M re-.
eH 9spsa:. hoe .sa a. l,arn an div ar ,.1.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-05

year are stated at S7l l.226.e46, thereby leav.
ing an estimated balance in the treasury, on
July lst, 1856, Of 9l5,623, 663 40. At the
commencement Of the present fiscal year, the
amount OF the public debt was $40 05s3,63l,
and as payments have been made since, the
debt is now less than forty millions.
The President recommends that law be
| passed making il felony on the part OF public
officers to make false entries in their books
OF record, or make false returns. In view OF
the fact that the national revenue exceeds
| the wants of the government, the President
recommends q reduction Of the tariff. de-
parture from the principles OF the present
tariff, however, is not anticipated.
As regards the army, the regiments nave
been recruited. organized and sent TO the
feld where The great bulk of the force has
been employed against the hostile Indians.
A partial reorganization of the army is again
recommended.
The six new steam frigates will be ready
for service early in the spring, and the Presi.
dent recommends an appropriation to build
six new steam sloops of war.
As the Post Office expenditures for the
year have exceeded the receipts S2,626, ,206.
and much OF this is attributable to the enor-
nous quantities of printed matter transmitted
by mail free. the President recommends action
TO provide q remedy.
During the year, the quantity OF public
land sold was l5.I29,524 acres, yielding the
sum Of $1l l,is5,3SO.
The messag, says that in the territory Of
Kansas there have been acts preiudicial to
good order but as yet none have occurred
under circumstances to Justify the intcrposi-
ton Of the Federal Executive. which. il says.
could only be in case Of obstruction TO federal
l. 4 :.