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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

SECOND SIGuT What is called the
.SecOnd Sight originated in most cases,
from spectral illusions and the seers,
Of whom we SO often read, were mere
ly individuals visited by these phan-
toms. The Highland mountains. and
the wild, lawless habits of those who
inhabited them, were peculiarly adapt
cd TO foster the growth of such impress
sions in imaginative mind and, ac-
cordngly, nothing was more common
than to meet with persons who not on
ly iancied they saw visions, but, on the
strength of this belief, laid claim to the
gift Of prophecy. The more complete
ly the mind is abstracted from the bus
tie Of life-the more solitary the dis
irict in which the individual resides
and the more romantic and awe.inspIr-
Ing the scenes that pass before his eyes
the greater is his tendency to see
visions, aud to place faith in what he
sees. y man, for instance, with the
peculiar temperament which pedisposes
10 see, and believe in, spectral illusions,
is informed that his chicftain aud clan
have set out on a dangerous expedition
Full of the subject, he forces their
images before him--sees them enga ged
in fght--boho!dS his chieftain cut down
by the claymore Of an enemy the
clansmen routed and dispersed, their
houses destroyed, their cattle carried
off. The vision he relates to certain
individuals. If, as is not unlikely, it
Is borne out by the event, his prophecy
is spread far and wide, and looked up.
on as an instance of second sight ;
while, should nothing happen, the sto-
ry Is no more thought of by those to
whom it was communicated.
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STATE GOvERNMEN MT.

] Nelly JOHNSON. Governor.
f. VI ANDERSON, bIrutcnHut Governor.
lIrcu e MuRpAY. Justice Of supreme Cour
SOLOMON lltYptNFFi.1. and
DAIIp : TrRKY. Associates.
Gto. W WIurMAv. Controller
IIrNRv Bars state Treasurer
". :. " AlLNCE, Atty General
.JouN " BREWSTER. Surveyor General
JANE, ALLEN, State Printer.
f. Wu>oN,
f. : MCKLN2IE, and
FLrx Bell State Prison Directors.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

M Dr J. L. CzAPKAY.-The gentleman whose
name forms the caption of this notice IL one of the
few modern physicians whose application 10 his pro-
lesson and devotion To the afflicted render HIM alike
AN ornament TO the one aud h"ncnt 10 INC o'het
irngarian hv birth he sought with kossuth to place
his country among the nations OF earth beyond me
oppressor's rule that her sons might rejoice III the
practice of those preceps which are alike our glory
and our pride In his efforts So In do, ne mas reapea
The reward uf incectua resistance to oppression and
IA home aud "A country know him no more" Apart
however, from his claims upon our consideration a.
patriot, the Testimonials of character and caphcly
which he brings en.itle him to public confidence, to
the exclusion of thnse who possess neither the one
cr the other As gentleman his character Is untar-
nshed a physician. his skin unsurpassed; Pnd
10 thosa whose imprudencc has LEFT upon them tne
siuts of disease, we can conscientlously cemmend
him with the assurance that in him they will hnd
irieri whom To know Is great gain. The DR. : Office
is No. and Armory Hall, corner OF Sacramento and
MoulQomery sireeis San Francisco. al4-3m
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
DISTRICT COURT

Ninth Judicial District, composed Of the
Counties ot Butte, Colu~i, and ShnSta The
terms Of tho District court for Butte County
commences ns follows: On the second Mon
days OF March and juno, on the fourth Mon
day OF August, and on the third Monday Of
December
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Sec The regular meetings Of the Board
Of Supervisors shall be held at the county
seat Of their respective counties, on the first
Mondays of May August November and Feb
ruary, and shall continue from time to time,
until all the business before them is dis
posed Of. The Board shall also meet on the
second Monday after each general election,
To cAnvass election returns.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
COUNTY C-rIcERS.

Joerru f. y LrwI~. County Judge.
u FRrrR. Sheriff. Butte County
MIirs CmAPIN, county Auditor.
VA LArrIMoHE, County Treasurer
J ". ScoIT. County Surveyor.
l.. : M\lNApD. Assessor.
j. J. kLINr. Pubic Attorney.
RANDALI. HOBART, Public Administrator.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
PROBATE COURT.

Sd. The regular terms Of the Probate
Court shall he held on the fourth Monday in
February, and May, third Monday of Au-
gust,and on the second Monday III December
of each year, and shall continue from term
to term unless all the business be sooner dis
posed OF.
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COURT or SESSIONS.

S. 4 term Of the Court Of Sessions
shall he held mt the county seat in Butte
county on the second Monday OF Fcbruary,
May. August. AID on the first Monday in De-
ccmbcr OF each year, and shnll continue from
term toterm, unless all the business be sooner
liAnoscl Of
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
COUNTY COURT.

y The regular terms OF the County Court
on the first Monday Of February, May, and
August, and on the fourth Monday IN No
yember of each year, and shall continue from
term to term, unless all the business OF the
term be sooner disposed of.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

Uvcu G. MURRAY, Chief Justice
SoIuMoN IIENpENfELT, Associate JUSTICE.
Dawn TtHWY, do 90
WM = D.lNGERFItLp. Judge OH District
...s.- ,-az4 -
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e, S. COoP r, NJ. d.
q u II G Il O NJ

nFFlCE-At the Eve Ear. aud O-1hopedie lntr-
~ mary, Mission street, between Ie md and Thhc
near "Russian Baths SAN FRANCISCO.
All Surgical Operations FREE to patients present.
ing themselves AT the CLINICS, on Wednesdays and
saturdays, at ~ O'Clock, r. NJ. Medical men of the
City and Fachc Coast. generally, respectfully in
veid attend the lntirmary Clinical days, when
ever Is may be opporIune for themselves. sugiS-u
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THE CABINET.

WM l. NAReH. OF y \. scc'y state.
IAo1rs GrrHRjt. OF Ky., scc'y ot Treasury.
Eon'r NIcCLrItANr, a. Mich. soc H"t tntc r.
1ArN> c. DoamN, OF \ g. scc'y ct Navy.
ItrtrH,oN DAVIS, Of Miss see OF War.
JAMl> CA,trntI.l, ct Pa. i. VI. G'ncra.
NALEN NNeLMNG nf Mne. Atlnrnev Con
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

gNOR SALE by the Case or Package in
n quantities to suit,
Long bin paper. Legal cop Letter Paper, Ink
Broad bill paper, Fools cap, Note paper, Pen
ellis. Blank Books, Wafors, &c sc. Noisy
Carriers Book & Stationary Co.
- Battery &G4 & G6 Long Wharf, San Fran
cisco G. p. KIMBALL, Pres.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

A CARD-prompted hv an honest desire Of my
"a heart. | wish To lay before the public case
which deserves high cOmm"nduliOn. not only n an
nc, OF scientific skill hut that ct humanity also About
two ears ago. suddenly, and from causes unknow
to ne, seized with tlt of epilepsy. which owing To
my inability 10 meet the expenses consequent upon "A
thorough medical treatment. and the dlsCOuruGCmCn
| met with on attempting Il, soon became such taS
was then l" 10 bccvc) ~ to defy the skill "f ply
-ician wns Frequently while In pursuit of my call
ing thrown down To the ground without the slightest
warning. and although lnscnshle 10 the ngonlrs.
yet dcpiscd the mlscrlPs of my lfcAnd soon Iearhcd
To look upon those who wnul render me assistance
or shelter me from danger hs enemies no sought 90
prolung the msrrics OF my cNlslrnrr ht' IA lh's
Stap and having previous 10 my uiiiCnn tartrd the
sweets of lie. once more was induced To attempt
seeking aid Of ply Srinn, and, 10y recommendations
called u;,on Dr. l.. j. CZupkM. | told him my CIR
cumsances and my inability 10 reward him for his
services, regardless of which. however, he at once
undertook my caSr and with the blessing oi 'iou
was once more restored Ia perfect health. Unable
To rrwnrd him for the hoou which enjoy nj present.
and vet conscious of my indebtedness consider II
due 10 my sefaCd To all tho afflicted to max" the cse
public. in order that those in need Of medical advice
may find physician IN whom every confidence can
MEYER YARLONSKY.
Stnr of CALIFORNIA; county uf san Francisco, ssSub
scrihcd and sworn before me this ir-l day OF August
A. d 44lG. GILBtRT a. GRANT.
LIS Notary Public.
nr. l.. j. Czapkay's Medical ami Surgical Institute
IL at the corner OF Montgomery and SacTamehto sts
!
consultations, and asks no remuneration unless he
effects cure.
MATORRHU.A.
6MR. local weuknos., nervous debility, low spirits,
~ lAssitudr. weakness of the limbs and bnck. in
disposition and incapabiiy for labor and study dull
ness of nuprrhcnsion loss of memory aversion To so
cirty love ef solitude iimidity, self dstrs dizziness
headache. involuntary discharges. pains IN the side.
affections of the eyes pimples on the fsce. sexual and
other iniirmalie- in man. are cured without fail by
the Justly celebrated phAsr lu and surgeon. J.. j..
Clapkay. Ills method ot cut mg diseases y new tun-
known 10 others and hence the great success. All
l,tnr nfhnrM i-lL Ire. Adhrcss
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20

UpRIVATE Medical O0cc-llundrcds OF those who
4 have contracted disease are disappointed OF u
cure hy not calling ON l)r. Young at hrst. tie wil
forfeit nnv If he fails to cure ANY case that may
cCmc under his care. ne matter how long standing or
anctinc such ulcers. tumors. nodes, punches,
pinples on the face aud body pnns in the bones and
inins wakpfuncss. trembling copper cUlorcd sores.
wasting Of the bones cmaciaon, loss of appetite,
strength und flesh. in the nose nnd car~, loss o
hair weak eyes itching humors, & Many persens
after being relieved ct all extern appearances of
private disease suppose themselves cured. but amer
few months find they are troubled with various
symptoms which they never hnd before, and which
they find il inpusShl" 10 relieve. To all who are nj.
hiced IN this way. Dr Young would particularly rec
ommcnd trial of his skill. The symptoms with which
you nre troubled caused hy tainis IN The blood.
which or later will destroy our health and nap
pincSs Mcpherson who has cV'r lind an attack o any
private cOmpaiut should not fail ln consult Dr. Dung
and take few bottles OF his invaluable purifying
medicine. they rest nssurrd that lhcir blood s
In II perfectly pure and beaiihy condilIcn ANA thhl
every trace of disease Is removed from The SSstrm
Recent cases cured in srom TWO to five days without
change of dieor hindrancc from business or no fee.
DIR G.. YOtlNG
once, corner Montgomery and California streets,
opposite Wells, Fargo \ Co.'S. once hours from "
A. NJ, 10 s L. Nj.
Marysuillc. June 10Th 1885
HNR. J. G. YOtrNG--pEAH SIR:-llrasc send me
some of the medicines you prescribed IN my
case have n friend here who J. troubled IN rNhcll!
the way that was. He has nightly emissions
ringing acise in his head weak back, loss of memory
and l. generally dohilua"d he is discouraged and
has not confidence cuough to enable him to call ana
see you | told him how wn- and that my friends
all said was in consumption and the doctors lp mere
gave me up aud advised me to 20 home 10 dl"' hul
instead OF going homc called upon yUu, and here !
am. ne well as any Of them, and likely Ia ilvu lohg
time vet wifi srenth enough tc work with the strong
est at them. Doctor will sem efery one TO yon thai
looks to though he needed ysiciau Itshait
not Toe my 'uut if any one dies for want of medical
treatment. will do all can to keep the afflicted
away from hose pests 0t society. !clcpt professors
aud high lding titled men who, If the facts we're
known men who lpF, ther country tol ih"r conn
lry's good. Publis ih'S l"N~r, doctor, " yo" WISH
and hope sume of those that humbugged me- may
see IL aud sleep rad 'ur one night.
Trilyya GEO. DANlIlSpN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
JUDICIARY

-. ;. = l.ulEsa.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

En- >~rt.t> pIrrcr. of y. II President
Il. Il. Arcru>ox. OF Ne. Y Pres Pre- tcm
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-20
VIANKFUI.LNI>s IL THt INCENTIVE TO
ArtTrpE.

TBEIOW We publish 10" certificates Of two o' the
Il u suArrul- iron, The rUng~ Of disease. WI" thv-
iu, ,coNrr.1 their hlrntr lcnlth and imlrll'd ~
gratitude. make known their cas,'s 0ud tue remedial
agent: and lhcir ,tacuruis are authenticated h} "a
Nu'ar, Public. The demands OF src'riN iwW'riou-I'
command their publicity, und "" commend i'eir
ueril-al To- the attentions OF nil afflicted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

Don't HOLD BUT PiNT.-Max, in the
Springfield Republican, kindly volunteers in
defence of not uncommon practice, as
follows
"Ihc people in this city are remarkable
for a habit of leaving an audience room at
any stage of the performances, whether they
be literary or musical. The habit has been a
cause Of great annoyance to the speakers
and the performers, as well as to the re-
naming portion of the audience. think
it proper to explain the basis Of the habit,
for it is really rational and every
way cxcusahle one. These people 90 out
because they get full. You remember the
excellent story which DR.. Bcthune tells of
small man who was sick. A big, bnrly
physician was callel to attend upon him,and
mt the first visit, prescribed nm infusion of
some healing herb in "A quart of water. the
whole quantity to be swallowed in q limited
space Of time. "Doctor, said the patient,
with II dclreciting look and Gcclc, que
rulOus tone OF voice, doctor, you must
remember that am littlc man, and don I
hold but pint :" Now the fact is that
these people who are in the habit Of leaving
audience rooms in the midst Of the exercises
Of the evening are little people generally
who don't bold but pint. " hat is the use
oi their sitting all .he evening, after they
are full, and letting the tide Of cloqucnce or
music run over They fill their vases, and
leave. 1t is right and the last man who
will question the prolriety Of their action is
MAX MANNERING.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27
MISC EGE4SN y.

m Ia Ia" b'Nnt ntt|H..nrF
EASTERN LAWYER writes us as follows
An Italian called at my Office short tima
since and inquired if he could get divorced
from has wife. Now n divorce j. not TO be
considered hastily, and Grayclv said that
| regretted that our laws iar0r5d divorces,
and added, that If he would inform me lar-
tIcularly in regard to the nature and cX-
tent of his grievances, would advise
him
In what particular has your wife disro-
garded her marriage VOWS .
ltalian-'Well, Squire, t. tell the TRUTH
my wife don't know not ing aboot cook'n'.
] waited to learn what was coming Lcxt :;
and hearing nothing, | ycntured to ask if
that was all
Italian Yes, Squire batting that she
is the incest little oman you ever see in
your life
| suggested to my distressed client that
a divorce would cost forty dollars, and that
he could teach his wife to cook for nail the
money.
Bless you rcioined the Italian, |
don know noting about coOk'n' mGS,b.'
Then hire cook to teach your Wife
ltalian-become silent and thoughtful
In few minutes asked
How do you like my advice .
iiehiihS III ItSIOISt, lODkcu around ara
discovered that he had quietly stolen
away.
There is good ntora to this. but dare
not suggest it, for fear Of woundinr the
feelings Of some Of your lady subscribers.
related the forgoing to one Of the lust
ices OF the Supreme Court Of an adjoining
State, and he told me that he was once con-
suited upon Sabbath morning. by rich
merchant, concerning divorce. The Judge
who was then n practitioner, objected to
doing any business whatever upon the Sab
bath but SO urgent were the appeals Of his
friend and so profusc his tears. that the
Judge consented to hear the history of h,s
trials, and the particulars Of his Affections.
Client You know very we'll, Mr. S..
that was upwards of forty years of age
when ] married Miss i; from which
time have not seen one day of real hlpri-
ness Perhaps | am somewhat to blame
myself. Possibly the discrepancy of our
ages may have had something to do with it
but Mr. b if you can only procure for
me divorce, am willing that You should
have the half of my estate, and my vile
may have the remainder.
Judge - Well, what is the particular
mode by which you expect to procure
CIient-Well, Mr.. r. if Won c,mo to
that, | suppose it must be told. You know
my habits of life before marriage Yes
well, whenever Hor | 60 home and carry
my papers into the library by the tin'r
! am fairly seated in my chair, in comes
my |iie-and-and Sits right down in NV
zap Angh = And then as if to tin her
out OF his lap, he stood up nearly ,rrct
with hands extended, as ii leari1r slc
would get back to his lap again b,G7r, he
heard the opinion OF the learned counsellor
on this point Of law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27
Ponusylyania Election Frauds. =.

Oar readers remember that the result Of
the State Election in Pennsylvania, last fall,
was charged at the time to gigantic fraul-.
Evidence sufficient for :" moral cJnyic-
ton " of the truth of the charge, WIS
abundant, and it remained only for a legal
investigation to demonstrate tie fact lc-
youd dispute. This has recently cen done.
The matter has been investigated in the
Court of Common Pleas, at PhilllelIhl,
in the case of Mann rs, Cassidy, Mann hlv-
ing been the Republican and Cassidy the
Democrat candidate for District Attorney.
The evidence before the Court discloses al
- ianumerabic cases of illegal yotint.
m,. -oriury, implic'tins
and of bribery an, ~iinate
men in official relations. and su
officers cf the Courts of Justice. Tb, OK
tent and holdness Of the frauds NAV he seen.
from the following summary of the evidence
which we find in the Boston Alas. Com.
ment on such facts is entirely supcrauous.
1t is proved that great numbers Of f,r.i,p-
ers voted ON the strength Of fraudulent Ger
tihcates oi naturalization and other Cllsp
pretcnc's. In many instances, dead mon
voted by proxy, and the same uqtur. liz,ti.u
papers were transferred from on, voter to
another repeatedly. Some of the v.tsrs
were minors, and others wcrc not citiz,ns
OF the country or state. The fraudulent
votes, in most cas- =, were cast hy lri-ln,n
some Of whom had been but a yerv sLort /
time IN the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

-
besides he 49,
as 1t was heiore. The 70.
tine Inrnltur' OF the senate thH.'..
cprcSgntauyes nan was intuy.ri NJ.
Mr' flerroint dld not think this th" lc.T-
Tbd Grs, W. ,,,,', ~, l''.. .';
.LnpIb Lc rr,o,.l rr,,., Ni',,t tg -, ~ -,
lis,,,',i.,,, ti'', '.,''' ''' '',
the restitution nr NJ. rn%,,',,, % ''.'' ,.. ..'
called ur. nanjin, the om"nincn, ' "'' p, 5'i ,,ii
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

JUDICIAL AND Jum0ous liINT.-Gen.
l'---WLs more distinguished for gallantry
IN the Held than for the care he layshed
upon personal cleanliness. Complainingon
certain occasion to the Chief Justice b
OF the suffering lie endured from rheumatism
that leaned and humorous Judge under
took To prescribe IL remedy.
You must desire your servant, he said to
,he general, TO place every morning by yonr
hed-Side a tub :hree parts filed with warm
water You will then get into the tub. and
huEElns provided yourself with pound Of
ScloW soap, You must rub your whole BODY
Wlth II, immersing yourself occasionally in
the water, and Mt the end Of the quarter of
an honr the Process concludes by wiping
yourself dry with towels and scrubbing
your person with q ncsh-hrush.
why, said the General, after few
minutes reelection upon what he had lust
heard' TINS seems to me to be neither more
nor less than washing yourself!'
Well, reoined the Judge, 'His opea
10 that o!JechoH.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

a. \ punstcr thus sprakes of the differ
cnce of character between the BIS, the C's.
the rs, the Ia, the L's, the O's, the P's,
the rs, and the VS.
"Whch are the most Industrious letters
The Bees.
(Which are the most fond Of comfort
The Elsc
(Which are the most cgotistical letters
The Is
Which arc the longest ."ttcrs' The ELS
,N hich are the most noisy letter
mM hieh are the lcguminous lettors1
The Peas.
mN hich are the greatest bores
The Tease.
%N hicl' are the sensible letters,
The Wise"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27
LAW VERSUS SAW.

Sittino in hi oI1ico w,-o I,yror
S,and;on;n .Lo stroo, -,
mn .ho in.u,, u ~!
W., Wv ,,,iI '',T .5 "i'N''.', i.N.,,. ',,''
Ta'ii,.I, g"'ii ',"" q. "''''''
,vhi1o 30 - -" ,,,,,,,,,,l min,
On rough and knotty limb,
Kan saw.
NJ. ..,...i
Iito n JnnbIo Y IN too. .,.''' - ~ '"'
"'"' " SYJ Jyi' ,i,o - VI ''''
Wb;cboyor wny ~ 80 80 thrr.t
Must be followed by the d,Nt.
Like the law.
A,a ,bo 1o,,, ,L, .-.,.
;.a ol;os5. .ta-i.
pinnna i,,-. Wv, l'o''
A, ,ho .asi c.,
Modo ,rataj ~ Nv, NV, .,'ii w. VI l,' ,,', t,t
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27

The REV. DAVID DonrE, Pastor of the
Congregational Church in st. Adams, died
at his residence in that place on Tuesday
evening last, aged 4j years Soon after
his settlement in September last, he had a
violent attack of bleeding at the lungs,
and though he rallied little SO as to visit
Pattsburgh, his old place of residence, he
has never been able to resume his pastoral
lnbors His disease was quick consumn-
tion. lie leaves foui children, orphans
their mother having died some two years
since His remains were removed to Platts-
burgh for intermcnt. His death is the los7 Of
minister of Christ
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-02-27
THE FREE PRESS.
BURLINGTON {:
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY o.. 1857.
Congressional Corruption.


Congressional Corruption.
The committee of the House Of Rcprcsen-
tatiyes appointed to investigate the charges
Of corruntion made AGAINST members Of Con-
tracts rrtm the testimony clicit,d hv them.
and abstracts Of their renorls are given in
tbc N.,, Y,rl. r,rcrs Wo Give u,c main
r,cls clicit,d. ny,ilinr onraclyrs Of the ah-
stract in the N. Y. Times. and rcscr,ng
co,nrcnls to some tuture occasion.
Several eases Of corrurtion are apparently
made ont
MIR. j. H. Sweeney te'tIhes that Hon W.
A. "lioert' oi Ne" YORK. entered 'h'o
contract IN his presence with 'alt' 'P'
lett the author ana proprietor "' poo" '''
the PENSION AMI h'hnty Ian" AWE ny
Whirh thc sum "i $I4''"o was 70 De P'''
to him as condition OF securing the pass
age ol the mi making purGn'9' "' mum
Der oil copies "l the WORK ll'' ''8''i"""y
Is sustained hy tha' OF captain ir'pI'U
hlunNe''' ana "'7o ny '"e l'"ou'''"' ~ "
W'lt''h or"'r draNh ~ 'l'l'c'' "P"" '"'
olefN ol the House iof inc s''' sum 70. an
ooo u ne pau 10 Sweeney "u' vi '"e al
rrorriation' whoever IL shonI' he "''d''-
MI sweeney "'so tes''iIes '""V "'"''' to'o
MN nc n"u receive" S'''" tfu".' '"''.'
VI '",,u anu s|'''' S'o'A ''' ms '"''.S ~,
"lu OF '"e sal" passage o' inc low" H"''r'''
"', ..r
Mr' "i'o'rt u''i'eS All '''eS' "'',S.''i'',
puV 'a'iS' SO iir AZ appears 10 cAil''" 'ne
singular colncldenccs winch seem to susta'n
the evidence given. 1t Is reported tIat he
has endeavored to impeach the Veracity Of
the witness but nothing OF this appears
IN the abstract of testimony, which is thus
far ali that Is given. Hon, Mr. clch, OF
Connecticut, is also charged hy the same
witness with having told him that EiiY @o'-
lars would be required to pass pension
claim of II willow kimlnll, through the
Committee of which he was a member
This. also, is denied hy Mr.. Wclch.
In regard to another matter Hon Rev
crly johnson tcstihcs that Hon, o. l..
Mattcson told him that 800 eco would he
required to pass the bill giving cor
tain lands to the D's Moincs Com
pany, as there were hccnfy or Njriy
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