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Cranes Metallic Burial Baskets.

NHh undersigned having purchased the exclusive
Il right of selling these beautiful and celebrated
Burial Caske's in Shreveport and Caddo parish have
just received and will keep on hand very large as
sortmen, embracing every size, which will be sold at
very low pTces-less than the ordinary coffin. We
offer this casket to the public feeling conidentthait
Is superior to any in use for beauty design
elaborate and artistic finish, simplicity in lining, etc
1t is highly decorated, has unique silver monnngs is
perfectly alrtight, and affords an entire view Of the
body, the top of the casket being constructed Of the
finest French plate glass, renders it the most desirable
case ever invented. Beautiful metallic caps coverthe
glass, and secure the case from damage on accounted
any external pressure.
All orders promptly attended to. The caskets are
ready for delivery or shipment al moments notice.
. RENDAL Liz Coz
Jult7-ly Corner of Texes and Mcneil SIS 40
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ED. EBERSTADT,
Dealer in
FAMILY GROCERIES,


Wines, Cordials, Fruit, &c,
Texas street, between Edwards and Market streets
<e1 SHREVEPORT. G6Sge.
Hse## Has Just returned from New Orleans asssSEgs
lalGs with an extensive assortment of fresh ~.
Confectionery Cr!stal ed Fruits Candies. Corda!s,
Fruits putt in their own juice, Brandy Fruits, fresh
Cakes, Preserves Jellies Raisins Figs Prunes, AL
monds, Citron, Gum Drops Lozengers, Pecans Brazil
Nuts, Oranges, Apples, Lemons, Syrups, &c, DC.
His supply of Groceries is very large, consisting in
part of Sugar. Coffee, Tea Chocolate Hams, Candies,
Soap, Starch, Flour, Moasses, Mackerel, Hegrngs,
Sardines, Lobs'ers Olives, Anchovies Mustard, Soda
Butter and Water Crackers, Butter, Lard, Salt, Pep
per, Spices, Indigo, Sweet and Lard Oil
Slippers, Confectionery and Refreshments for Par
ties, Balls or Weddings furnished at the shortest no.
tlce and ON the most reasonable terms
superior assortment of Liquors of every descrip-
ton: Brandies, Whiskey, Gin, Port Madeira, Claret
and White Wines, Champagne, London Porter, Scotch
Ale, Cider DC. &c. DC
Toys and Fancy Articles of every description for
children. Superior Cigars, Chewing and Smoking
obacco novi1
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Shreveport Carriage Repository,


Milan street. Tear Edwards.
SFr@YSFF77sssa ROBSON & KIMBLE.
ITMs#Hls9 INFORM their old patrons and
tvSs Ia Isg;sSsA the public in general that they
t ssNss3s2g. have established an extensive
t5HTs;MsffI1sS1Fn1s Carriage Repository, and will
y4ss9ly 49, at all times keep on hand
.H'- - large assortment of Coaches,
Bar0nehes, Phea:ans. aoegaWays, Bnggies, Jersey
Wagons ana ether Vehicles, all Of the highest finish,
and warranted of the very best material and work.
maaship, which will be sold at the lowest prices
We continue to carry at the old stand corner Of
Villain and Edwards streets. the
BLACKSMITH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS,
in all their branches, and having on hand IS 900 fee
of seasoned timber embracing every description, 10.
gether with The lnrgas stuck IF IRON and steel ever
brought TO this place, are abe do work on the
shortest notice and in the hest manner. Our patrons
may rest assured that, heretofore, we will pay
prompt personal attention the reairing of Carriages
bugeies. wagons. and all other vehicles.
Our work in all cases will be guaranteed
MIR. Robson will attend in person to the Horse Shoe.
ing department, and of the firm can at all times
be found in attendance at the shop and repository
ROBSON & KIMBLE
ShreyeD1rt. Januarv G. 1879
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Removal.

RStAUfdls
\ MARX takes this method of informing his nu-
IA. merous friends and customers, that he has re-
moved from his old stand to the new and spacious
building recently erectedh by Col Mat Watson, where
(being the OF his departure for New Orleans to
select his Spring stock he hopes to be able to
supply with the newest and most fashionable styles the
demand Of all those who may need anything in the
DRY GOODS.
CLOTHING.
march3 Boot and Shoe line
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W %. EK. THUS. H. MORRIs
MILLER & MORRIS,
SHREVEPORT, La
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
DRUGS, MEDICINES.
CHEMICALS, BOOKS. STATIONERY.
Toilet and Fancy Articles

HAVING Tins day (January 1St,
1889 entered into copartilerShir
have taken one of the new large
substantial and com modious
brick stores, recently erected
opposite the old Hotel on Texas
street, DIETER known as the Van
RIbbpr HnuSp ! whara bv an,
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Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils

PATENT MEDICINES. PERFUMERY.
Physicians, and Druggists Glassware
DYE STUFFs, WINDOW GLASS. Fancy Goons
STATIONERY, MUSICAL INSTRl1uEN Is.
Mineral Waters, Synps, Surgical instruments. Sad
dle-bags Brushes, &c. T'gether with complete as.
s"rtment OF Doeks comprising sacred, scientific his
orca and miscellaneous, large and COMPLETE assert
ment OF School Books geographys, aliases, and Med
cal works. all of which he will sell as low ne aoods
OF The same description be bought in the sonbern
market.
The following catalogue comprises portion of ,be
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REMOVAL!
FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
Texas ST. EEr, ONE MOOR BELOW EDWARDS,

/-@=zzb THE undersigned, thankful ~==>
for past patronage, wishes
20 to inform his friends and the
public generally, that he has removed his large and
well selected stock of Furniture the spacious brick
building recently put up by Messrs Buckner and Gut
f and heretofore occupied by Mr.. Reynolds, where
he is prepared to furnish every article in his line
Having made arrangements with thern manufac-
urers for his Supplies, he can sell as cheap as any,
All work. such as Cabinet Work, Turning and
Upholstery, done with neatness and despatch, by ex
perienced wnrkmen Tmavl21 VIM FINDERS
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Sanford's Straw and Hay Cutter.

THE public j. respectfully invited t" examine oan'
l. ford's Highest Premium Straw and Hay In'e''
For utility, durability, and cheapness, it cannot w
surpassed. 1t is on an ENTIRE NEW PLAN, having IVY
cylinders with knives in each and constructed 10
To roll together, and to Draw the Feed between 'Ds
knives, which cuts and sofiens it in such nlahhe'
rs to make it in excellent State to be eaten y!
horses or cattle. 1t is obvious 10 ALL from the h'.
view Of the machine that the edges Of the knives Ias
twice as long by not coming in contact with any sup,
stance but the feed which it cutting, the operauoA
being wholly on edges.
Confident that it cannot be improved, and tha' ~
iiachine has ever been introduced to the pubic 'O".
dining equal advantages, and simple in us constr! ',
ton, and not liable 10 get Of order Inc la'',
and perfect manner IN which this machine GUS a'
prepares the feed is atested by the certhcnes %
era thousand persons who had them in use Tor Tue
three years. ..p-....rr- --sz9 l-.-. .... =,
There have been sold 10000 ef the above cutter
the last three years and never yet has one been
ed. Many farmers have had them in use 'o' he
years and have never had the knives ground an"
machine docs its cutting well. and gives more Iby
zion than any other in the south west
sept29 --.e-rrEl H. KEY NonD---
j e.. | rIt
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gtg FALL AND WINTER GOODs!-1H
The First! The Largest! The Freshest!
GLIE. q pE.ST Stock OF the Seasn,,I
A. WINTER.

TAe CHEAPEST Stock OF the Season!
A WINTER,
Texas STREET, SHREVEPORT,
SsS Has Just received per steamers Era No. l N s.
~ and Ham Howell a large and complete W.
stock Of Fall and Winter Goods, including all the
latest and most fashionable styles Of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
Clothing Boots Shoes. Hats, Caps, &c.
This stock being direct from the manufacturers
the freshest and largest in town, well worthy the
attention Of all purchasers, who may rest assured thai
they will be sold at LONsR PRICES than other house
can offer them. Among the stock will be found:
Calcoes. OF every description and price;
Plain ard fancy silks OF all kinds;
French and English merinos;
Alpacas, bareges, plaids, fincy prints;
Plain and fancy vslyets and satins;
Organizes, printed lawns; funcy robes;
Founced and embroidered rabes;
Swiss, Tarleton, null and cross bard muslins;
Dress trimmings, eduings, fiouncing, inserting;
Wells, nnderSEeyes, che'nise'is, hoop skir's;
Embroderies, lises, belts ribbons;
Handkerchief, pafaso!s, sanshudes, umbrellas;
Artificial flowers, fans, hosiery, gloves;
Superior sewing silk, spoon cotton and thread;
Bruadcuth, cassimere, satnet, jeans, tweeds;
Cottonade, kerseys, linseys, Geo. stripes;
,Lowells, bleachcd dotnestics, denims, drills;
Planters linpn, brown linen, sheetng, shirng;
Blankets Of all sizes and colors, counserpanes;
Every description # pant tn" goods
CLOTHIN G.:
Super black, brown, grey aud fancy cloth, tweeds,
jeans and other dress, sock, office, business and
coats; pnetots overcoa:s, blanket coats; monkey and
other jackets; super black cloth, doeskn, plain and
fancy cashmere, satinet, jeans cottonade and all 9TH
er kinds of panealoons plain and fancy silk, satin,
velvet, plush cashmere, cloth and all other kinds of
vests. Youths and buys clothing Linen and cot
shirts; checks, hickory and flannel shirts of all
kinds merino and cotton nndershirts and drawers;
hosiery and gloves ofali kinds mems and boys hats
and caps ct all sindnd sizes; trunks, carpet bags and
valices Every description Of gents furnishing goods
Boots, Shoesand Brogans for ladies', men and boys
embracing all qualities and sizes.
Aso-A large aud complete assortment of fancy
and staple Groceries, Plantation Stores, Hardware.
Cutlery, Glassware, Queensware, etc, ETC. to all of
which the attention OF my old patrons and the public
is solicited. Gortt3l A. WfN'FER
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Dress Goods,

Merinos, all kinds,
A. Couks, Mantillas,
Embroderies Hosiery, etc.
Aso-A splendid assortment Of Gentlemen's and
Boys Clothing, Hats Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc
| will receive in few days fine assortment of
Carpe,ing which will sell lower than any house in
New Orleans.
New Goods received by every boat, and large as
sortment of splendid Fancy Goods daily expected to
arrive by express wagons. Call and my stock and
obtain bargains. [sepl22] SIMON HABER
eEsE1AE' BARGAINS!
'1>HE subscriber being anxious cnse out his en-
l. tire ST ck by the IS Ocber next, will sell least
Gg % Per Cent. Lower -ET
than the goods can be purchased al any other
establishment in Shreveport. His stock consists of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
such as Fancy Silks. ,regrs, Lawns, Swiss and ia
c"net Muslins, every description of Dress Goods Man
tillas, Embruderies, Irish Linens Lpwes, DJnestics
and every description. of family and plant ton goods
complete assortment of CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes
Hats Furnishing Goods, ETC.; large and complete
stock Of Cutlery.
All persons purchasing goods to the amount of s l0U
will be presented with s. worth gratis.
Come and see before purchasing elsewhere; you
will find what represent 10 be the fact. deter
mined to Sell let the sacrifice be VIVA, it may.
W. MARKS, formerly Weman & Marks,)
Inne9 Tpxns street
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liquors, Wines. SC.

Liquors, Wines, &c.
StPER1OR old Cognac, Otard and Sazerac Bran
~ dies; Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga, Sau,ern
Champagne and Claret Wines; old lalnaica and New
England Rum; Holland Gin; old Monpngahela, rye
Dexter's and common Whiskeys; Cordals OF every
descriptions Porter Ale; Brandy Fruits Fruits in thei.
own juice; Peppermint; Bit1ers, etc., all of which will
De sold at the very lowest prices. by
HOWELL & BUCKNER
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wight W orks, such as Plantation and road Wsc.ass
horses and oxen; and other CARTS, DR. AZ VI
ard TlMBER WHEELS, all with wood aid ;r'.'oA
trees. Jersey and Baggage WAGONS, Wheelba,.aals
and Trucks Of every kind and all other articles IL
line, made of the best materials and workmaa =" Me
warranted to be superior to any other monnf,a,'p
tor sale at reduced prices and lower than any, o
establishments. ' ohs
Purchasers will find it to their interest to c,lf
examine before purchasing esewhe~e, as tho a"a
establishment uses none but the esl " Jersor 10y
oak. Apply to DAVID G. NISGyN" AH'
Nos. 6e, 10 and y Carondelet sires,
april 4, 1856 Now n.,
- Also on hand every variety of Sugar and co1
PLOUGEIS 1 oouea
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NEW STORE

NEW STORE,
EDl The undersigned respe, fully informs the
W. public that he is opening in the g.,
-Ss@@ store recently occupied by c. McCarty. *
on Texas street, near Edwards a general assortment
OF the lntest and most fashionable
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,
AND FANCY GOODS.
together with variety of other articles which for SUI
perorty OF quality, style and fashion, cannot be sur
passed in any place, and which will be sold at Low
PRICES for cash.
The attention Of the ladies' is especially invited tn
the elesanl assorme t of ESOFNETS, which will
be at all tunes kept on hand. and which for richness
and taste will speak for themselves. Please call and
examine. No endeavor will be spared To give general
satisfaction. [nct 2l] J. P. BRINCK
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t. MTTT,H ATpT
r + -. M OLE Az Il,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory

Sash, Door and Blind Factory,
- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road
liisl The undersigned, hnving erected conlm"dI,
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late improvements, now prepared to execute
any orders in their line, the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms. They i'll make 10 oraef
any description of Sash, Doors, Blinds, &c. viii also
keep hand all sizes of mauldings, etc. etc. All or
dcrs from the country punctuay attended TO.
January "a lS55 F. MT1IHAl'Pl,
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CLIO HI N G.:
To the Public!

>sNN THANKFUL to my friends and customers n
T<rI for the liberal patronage heretofore ltIOu
- tended to the firm of G. NJ LEVY & WV WV
Co., OF which was lately member, and am sole
proprietor, take this opportunity OF informing them
and the public that | am now opening splendid
Stock of Fall and Winter Goods,
which | guarantee cannot be purchased low in
any other stu,e III town, can the goods be sur
passed, if equaed, in quality texture Intending
make quick sales will sell for CASH with the s;nalles,
profits New York cost. The stock comprises Ill
part rich assortment of
Splendid Silks,
Dress Goods,
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VIM. BALL,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER.
tVerandah Drug and Book Store,)
TEXAS STREET. ,SHPEVEp OPT r.

WOULD respectfully inform mer-
chants, planters, physicians and
the public generally, that he now
has IN store, and is continually
receiving direct from the manu-
lecturers, importers and publish
ers, a general assnrtn,ant &c
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DLANTATION GOODS. Plantation Goods cheap
i for cash al G. M. LEVY L. Co.,
dss1s Texas street..
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS, PLANTERS
And Purchasers Generally.
e. & B. JACO BS,

i. & B. j a g . e =,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
GROCERIES,
Provisions, Plantation Supplies,
WINES. LIQUORS,
DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
HARDWARE, CROCKERY. &c, &C.,
TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT,
II AVING completed their and commodious
Il three story Fire Proof Brick Warehouse, are
now receiving and opening the
Largest and Most Complete Stock
EVER BRoUGHT TO SHREVEPORT,
embracing every article that be called for, all of
The best qualify, which having been recently purchas-
ed for cash in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
New Orleans, they enabled to sell at Prices which
defy all competition.
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NTHISKEY-Supero old Monongahela and Dex-
w srs,S~ sale hy HUD9fEx & VAN nIRRaR
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Boilers and Steam Engines.
LOR SALE-TWo Boilers, pair of Chimneys.
L, and two Stems Engines, with copper pipes, and
every thing requisite for Saw Mills. Apply to
A. KIMBLE, or
auo25 R. A CUTLIFF
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY:
Always on hand, large and general assortment o
SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, Historical, Medical, Poet
ical, Scientific and Miscellaneous Works, Bibles
Hymn Books. Blank Books, Memorandum Books, al
the late Novels, etc.
100 reams Cap Paper;
$50 do Letter Paper plain and gilt;
so do Note Paper, plain and fancy;
$4,000 Envelopes, all kinds;
so gross fine Black lux:
400 gross Steel Pens, every stye
1000 States, large, medium and small;
900 dozen Elementary Spelling Books;
$50 realms Wrapping Paper, assorted;
5000 rolls Wall Paper.
VARIETIES:
Hair Brushes, Lather Nail, Clo:h ard Shoe Brushes
Fine Cutlery Pen and Pocket Knives, Scissors, Ra-
zors, Port Monaies, Purses. Note Gases; Combs, OF
Shell, Horn and India Rubber; Card Cases. Fishing
Tackle. Musical Instruments, fine Shot Guns, Gam
Caps, WadS, Flasks, Pouches, etc. Lamps and Fix
lures. Mathematical Instruments, fine Soaps, French
and American Perfumrry, Fancy and Toilet Articles
generally, all of which will be sold at low prices
wholesale and retail.
u Physicians Prescriptions will receive partic-
ular attention day and night
u An examination Of the stock and prices is re-
specially solicited. MILLER d NORRIS,
Wholesale and retail Druggists and Booksellers
Shreveport, January g. 1858.
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. Havi ng removed to their commodous Stores
Nos. II AND 70 TcHoUP1roULAs STREET,
HAVE on hand full and we'll selected stock O
- G. TX d GER HE'S,
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.TASTINGS. &c.-in store and for sale
~ $50 kegs NailG; ..
30 keys Spikes, wrought and cut; .s
90 kegs Iron N,ts;
70 ions assorted Tennessee Iron; e
8 tons assnrted Castings;
$50 Crate Bars; -
4n Wash Kettles. HOWELL, g. RrCKNER. :,
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VN7E have i'll Stare and will sell at the lowest rates
w IS cases kerseys and lnseys;
5 bales blankets;
Is bales lowels;
so cases boots and shoes; . ...n.
$500 feet lndiH rubber gin bands, all sizes;
30 tons segn4ents, pinions, and gudgeons;
Wedding hoes, shoVels spades, wheelhnrrnws. roa
scrapcrs. chains, etc. HOW ELL & BuCKNER.u
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We respectfully solicit the attention of Country
Merchants, Planters, and purchasers generally to
stock, feeling assured of ability to offer induce
ments unequaled by any house in the valley Of Red
River Vi enabled to fill complete orders for any
and every description of goods, in Quantities suit
purchasers, thereby obvintng the trouble of having to
run all town to com lete bill. Our arrange
ments are such that we will be able TO keep our as
sortment full and complete at ali seasons Of the year.
Orders filled at the shortest notice, and the goods
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-22
sherffs shall pay the revenue into the public rss

sherifs shall pay the revenue into the public trs,'
ry. etc.
BY Mr.. YAscEY-Of 80 amending the statp,.
limitations AZ 10 make it applicable to clerks fee,
by Mr.. IHoRNBuRe-Of establishing a prec;
election at the mill OF Peter c. Burlington, in Cal
comfy.
By Mr.. BARBOUR Of MOI authorizing the D.,
Constable of the borough Of Morgantown 10 eYs|
warrants in criminal cases.
BY Mr.. SIBERr-Of Incorporating the Luray ]
Hardy Turnpike Company.
BY MIR. RUFrSER-Of establishing a ferry =,
the Great Kanawha river, opposite Charleston.
BY Mr.. BURwELL-Of authorizing the CLERK,
the county courts to write up the orders, judgmsl
DEGREES, ste.
BY MIR. M.Rrz-Of amending the charter Of !,
new Shenandoah company.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
By Mr. WiLKINsoS-From Harrison county -
tive to the tax on merchants licenses;
By Mr.. ALLES-A similar petition from Giles ~
ty;
I3y Mr. BYRSE-From Nicholas county, for tvo.
venue districts in said county;
BY Mr. JOHNSON OF Taylor-Of the Mayo, J..
Trustees of Grafton, in the county of Taylor;
yMr.CREIGH-From Greenbrer, for road T.,
The James River aud Kanawha road to Frankfcr
said county;
BY Mr.. Haws-Of George w Cut,hew of Jsasr,
county, for the refunding OF nn excess Of taIsa On ~
estate at Harper's Ferry;
BY Mr.. CocRERILL-Two petitions from HALF,
for the appointment Ut all additional Commission.
Of the revenue.
BY Mr.. ARSrrr-Of NJ. Carpenter, Edw'd Y,
cent, and j. j. Vincent for release from the pawn.
of fine.
By Mr.. SrsrRr-Ot sun!ry citizens of Ediutu.
By Mr.. FAuxrLERoY- From the Overseers Of i
Poor Of the county OF Frederick AMI ;SJpOra'iOn
On motion of Mr.. FOREMAN, the House adiourps
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-22
EpDM NNASIIINCrnS

WAsHlSoroH, Jan. l9 -Senator OWNS bill pro.
poses to iocaie rail road between Big, Sioux aud
tue mouth OF Kansas River, TO San Francisco, and
grants alternate sections Of land each side of the
road and sl2,ooo per mile, payable on completion Of
every twenty-five miles. ill twenty Ave millions be
reached The amounts thus advanced to be return.
ed in the mai service, &c cnI five per cent bonds
TO be issued the Preslten: to receive bids aud make
contract for twenty FIVE years and to locate the road
, Inc Colonization Society mat here TO night, snd
the report states that the receipts for the year amount
10 S9I w. and speaks of in fonn1iDg settle
menls IN the INTERIOR recommends that the Govern.
nent substitute small iron steamer, instead of sail
ing vessels, for the suppression Of the African slave
frad
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What e1cnse can you give, when you are arraigned,
hecauss Of this unnecessary legislation say mere
Presidency Of the Senate or the discharge OF the
executive functions, should such necessity arise -
What can you plead7 What excuse can you form !
Every possible prste1t is taken from YOU and you
present yourselves before your constituents IN inc
form Of having unnecessarily and wantonly wasted
their money-a small amount, TO be sura-but the
principle is he came h If ii were thousands.
Then, sir the question is, whether this body IS rea,
dy to sanction legislation OF that sortl am SATISFIED
there no provision for this pro tempore election or
for any election. because the Constitution has pro
vded for the discharge of the duties of ths office.
trust it will be the pleasure of the House to sas
tain The amendment which proposes to strike out the
or, and to vote down the bill.