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The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-09-16

VERMONT ELEcrIoN.-Returns from sixty. two
towns show the election of fifty Republicans
and eleven Democrats to the Legislatures
republican loss OF one member. Seventeen
towns return the following vote for Governor,
viz:
Hiland Hall, Republican 1888
Henry Keys, Democrat Ais
This vote is Republican gain of 22O votes.
The returns thus far received indicate the cleo.
ton of the Republican State ticket by an in.
crease of 5000 majority over last year.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-09-16

sa- John McKeon, of New York, we'll
known Democrat, has come out in letter in
favor Of Haskin, and against Lscomptonism
whereupon the New York Nesos, a Buchanan
Journal initiates the Union of this city in
small way. 1t says;
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

The Erie canal 1852 miles long, connecting the At
lantc ocean, through the Hudson river, with Lake Erie
at Buffalo and the Oswego canal, 80 miles long, connect
ing the Erie canal at Syracuse with Lake Ontario Os-
wego have been enlarged through nearly all their length
from their original dimensions of forty feet wide and four
feet deep to seventy feet wide and deep Both
of the works on the of completion and
expected to be finished within the coming year.
new coal bed has recently been discovered in the
vicinity of the South Fork of Hughes river in Richie
county. From such examinations as have been made
this bed is supposed to be nexhaustibc This coal is
something and peculiar The ciysals small and
easily separated is much softer than anthracite COAL and
found to be very ch in oil and gas natural spring
of petroleum is found near the coal bed In which it
probably originates.
Ministers of the Gospel are not allowed to hold seats
in the North Carolina legislature, and Rev. William p
Taylor would likely have lost his seat member from
Chatham county last winter had it not been proven that
he had not been for some time past in the exercise
pastoral functions. !"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Obituary..

Capt JAMES n WARD OF the third regiment infantry
death was atcy announced the Of formerly
the fth artillery He graduated 1886
attached second
battle OF Monterey created the gallant third
Lieut. WARD promoted to that regiment which
landing Vera Cruz His attention duty eager enterprise
soon bfohgh him Into notice but wound
storning OF Cerro Gordo him during
the war lis active duty subsequently New
tho Inventor OF Improvement the arms
the Maynard primer In social life Capt WARD, with HIS
heart aud generous impulses made
Hest aud Of whom tho writer proud him
self gallant soldier high toned aiabe honorab
gone 10 his early Tho army Will hadbr his memory
friends who have loved him long and well viii sadly
loss while the bcrcayed wits their
only earthly consolation in the hope Of meeting him
Cn,RfKsroN, s. G., Dec 20 1858. b.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

NEw York. Dec 23. Cotton Is dull--salcs Of / 900
bales Flour is firm sales Of 900 bbls State 81 rs
81 so; Ohio, IS 80 S5 so southern, So a 50 40.
Wheat is frin-sales Of $500 bushels southern red
81 25 white, 81 3s IA 81 so Corn is finn-sales of
IL 500 bushels; white 76 cents yellow 76 TIA
cents mixed 7G1 7S cents. Pork IL firm-new mess
sls l2l prime sl3 20 $l3 rs. Lard is firm at Ii
ia cents Whisbey is duh at ,244 a rs cents sugar
y firm -0rleans, 90 cents Coffee is .6nn-sales of
5000 bags Mt IL IL. Moasses b quiet at 35 cents
Spirits OF tnipentne IL duh at 4s4 Rosn Is steady at
81 81 52t Rice is quiet at a 81 cents
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
BY G. w. BorELER, Auotloneer.

@ ALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
~ al auctionon Wednesday morning, December 22I,
nonciBg at 1913 oeck shall SELL the residence OF Sir William
Gore oscey all Of his household furnuFe, consisting o.
viz
superior paor suite upholstered green
gold bTocaie
Walnut etsgcre and
Walnut and mahogany Iaror tables, with marble tops
0ne superior rosewood paror suite upholstered purple
cAtel
Glt-frame mautel mirrors
Tapestry Brussels parlor and chamber carpeIng
Mahogany etegere, cottage parlor chairs
Embroidered window cur aus aud cOrnlees
Walnut tables
Mnne and table ornaments
Oak hall
Three solid mahogany dining tables
Bronze clock, lounge, mahogany sideboard
Walnut extension dining table
Walnut dIningToom chairs
Glass and crockery
Plated cistors bronze 90 kettle
French China dinner, dessert, and tea
Table cutlery and table furniture generally
Walnut and mahogany dressing bureaus
Marble top wusiaids beiding
Sets OF cottage chamber furnure
Psyche glass, easy chair, wardrobcs
Mattresses, holsters, aud pillows
Lounges, chairs toilet sets
Window shades, mahogany secretary
Walnut aud mahogany tables
Refrigerator kitchen furniture
Cooking requisites, &c.
Terms $40 and under $40 sixty ninety
days, for approved endorsed notes, bearing interest
c. W. BorELER,
Dec I'D Auciloncer.
The above sale is unavoidably postponed to We'd
nesiay Dec. 20 hoar
Dee. I'D G. W. BoTFJIR, Aucionecr.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Three DAYS Later from Europe.

81. JonSs (Newloundland,) Dec 22.--The steamer
Pacific, from Liverpool 9th instant, arrived of this port
to-day The steamships Asia and Glasgow had both
rived out News generally unimportant
The United States sloop-ofwar Marion at St. Vim
cent November Is, The Macedonian at Alexandria
Egypt 10Th, and the Wabash at Malta on 23d.
collision had taken place in the channel between the
steamer Ccyon and the American ship Wahan from Cal
cuta for Hamburg The latter was seriously damaged
and was towed into Plymouth.
Queen Victorias proclamation gives an amnesty to all
the rebels In India, except those who known to be
murderers.
The French government allows the appeal of Monta-
lembert to come before the Supreme Court.
France has concluded treaty with Japan.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
California Overland Mail.

81. LOUIS, Dec. 3-The additional overland mail has
been distributed. The mines Of Southern Oregon have
been yielding largely, and new discoveries made
Gen Harvey has revoked the order forbidding settlers
from locating in the Waa Walla country The treaty
with the Nez Perces Indians establishes perpetual peace
and reciprocal assistance in the event of war
Direct trade is opened between Puget Sound and China
Passengers report shock of earthquake be-
tween San Francisco and San jose
Tho roads were in bad order Accounts from the ella
mines are favorable
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
AUCTION SALES.

M AliSHAL'S SALE--ln virtue OF decree and
vi order Of sale 81 tbs district the United the
stfc' q Clanb la tue the United stes hbaut,
aud TO diftod will public sale cash the
Do the wing of the city Hail. in the city Of Wa hngIn
Friday the a day Of December 1858, II O'Clock the
following goods aud fhaietO Wit viz fifteen b0x OF Neioc
no aud baskets campagne part
Of the Of the schooner Bede whereof H. Ryder
master. w sEnEN
Doc 2i-cod3lstDcc Marshal for the ufIc of Columbia
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
MENAGER, pE PARIS. i sTREEr.

M ADAME MENAGER DE PARIS, + STREET
1 No io two doors from m street dress MAKER and nncr
Madame MENAGER has the honor ladies
ngoh that she has opened at the above residence making
aud millinery establishment which for elegance
the latest lnporaons OF Partisan equaled
Washington Careful attention the making OF ball
head csscs, and the general decorations evening
Ladies' under clothes male style and
with everything connected with this department tastciuy prepared
tons (pcr every steamcr) from Paris,
Whatever orders Madame MenageT
end carefully executed.
Several good workwomen wanted. Dec 2l-dlmifa
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
stili Later from California.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 23--The steamer Quaker City ia
below with l23 passengers and dates from Francisco
to the 9th. The Hermann arrived out the 9th ulto
The Golden Gate delayed till the 9th She win
take 1880 900 treasure for New York. and saa3 900 for
England. pa Panama. Business was quiet The over
land mail Of the 18th ult arrived the 9th inst News
unimportant.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

Il ARGE FURNITURE SALE.-Choice furniture
aud household eecsOn Tuesday morning. at
residence Walker
Wasngon OF and 10th streets shall sell
cosi parlor bed kitchen furniture,
es appcnng to housekeeping generally handsome nearly
under SUM- credit sixty and
ninety day sacory endorsed bearing interest
c. W. BoTEIER, Auctiouecr.
T. s.-The house for
Dec 10 [Star1
In consequence of the rain the above sale is post
ponod 10 Monday, Dec. 81, at the hour,
bee. I'D G W. B0rEIER, Auctioneer.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
COMMERCIAL.

LlvERpooI, Dec. 0.Ihe cotton market closed with a
declining tendency, with actual decline of Id per H.
on Upland middling and Cd on Orleans and Mobile
middling Holders We're offering freely but showed no
disposition to press sales Breadstus closed very dull
with declining tendency. Provisions very dull Rosin
dull, As. I'd. As I'D. Spirits OF turpentino steady at
4os Sugar, coffee, and rice unchanged Consos, Tues
day closed OK 49, but ater close on Wednesday were
quoted a6a 9Gs ex div. for account.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
THURSDAY, DrcEslBrn 23, 1858.

On motion of Hon. j. j. Crttenden, Richard Butler,
esq, of Michigan admitted attorney and coun-
sellor of this court.
No. 81 Frederick L. Barreda Brother plaintiff. In
error Benjamin H. Silsbee Ct al. The argument of
this continued by Messrs. Bruno and Reverdy
johnson for the defendants in error and by Mr. Nelson
for the plaintiffs In
Adjourned until to morrow III o'clock
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
The Great Lottery Case.

NEW YORK. DAG. 2i.--ihe trial Of Swami Il Co. the
Georgia lottery men, was concluded day but the de
cson IN reserved until Thursday next
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
BY JAS. Q. MCGUIRE 81 Co, Auctioneers.

BY JAS. @. MCGUIRE q Co., AuctiOneers.
rINRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
Il TTE-D virtue Of deed Of trust bearing date the 25h
day of October, A. H. 1850, and duly recorded Ia hbf
l0i os a 6c the ani Washington county
c. will sell public auction Thursday january
hapast occN la front premises part
numbered two three In numbered five hundred
teen ia the city II Hashngi d. CT the said said having
front Of az feet north street. and depth Of 90
inches.
The above desirable being improved
the city, and being sufficiently large for building
Terms OF sae One third cash; nifty dollars which
paid down the aud
mcnta in twelve, and eighteen mop after the day
secured deed the
Terms be complied with Ave
trustee tue right TO esela the risk
VIM IL WARD, Trustee.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE & CO.
Dec l0--l auciDneors
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
For California, via the San Juan Route.

New YoRK, Dec. 3,-'Thc steamer Washington sails
Tor San Juan tomorrow with three hundred passengers
for California.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Financial.

Nrw YoRK, Dec. 20 Stocks are firm Chicago and
Rock Island, 59t Illinois Central shares GGl do bonds
SO La Crosse and Milwaukee, 3 Michigan Southern
20s; New York Central, $50; Reading 5ls Missouri
6's 500.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

One THOUSAND LoAvRs BREAD will be gem
erously distributed to the poor Christmas day the
"Model House," opposite the Patent Office.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
Ladies of the Firat

Hxis" FAIR AND FEsTTyAL--rhe Ladies Of the First
Ininfian Mind viii bold Fair aud
cne By Mcssr Calf a. ajewey No Pcnny
nue. commencing Monday evening December
day evening, the 2b. The win be
ton OF debt incurred TOR repairing the charoi ed,dce -
Dec e--du tt.l0 s't4'.,t
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

The LATEST Fashions received at the French dress
making establishment advertised in another column
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

bn5- ANNUAL CHARITY SERMvS.-Thc annual sermon
behalf Of the Young Catholic Society Washington will
be preached by the Rev John Ey j. president OF Georseawa
College, Sunday at the IL O'Clock service a Matthew's
Church TX KANE.
Dee III Corresponding Secretary.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

SALE of old desks broken chairs, burnt out CRATES
and other rubbish from the Treasury Department at
tracted quite crowd in front of that building yesterday
morning to witness the bidding.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

HOLIDAY TaApE brisk yesterday, although the
weather was anything but pleasant, and the principal
stores crowded 1t is very evident that public taste
has been improved in the selection of gifts by the larger
share OF custom given this year 70 the books and to
the jewelry aud art establishments yet the delicious
eharne deicaeies compounded by Gauer not TO be
neglected. His customers certain that they will not
be poisoned by the coorngs used in the manufacture Of
Inferior confectionery and his imported stock of
pes fancy csettes and Partisan pretty things is very
tcnsiye.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23
led,

Ga the afternoon DOVE at her resdence On
Y street, between nth and 18th streets No. 1877
Her friends respectfully nvi,e attend after
noon at "a O'Clock
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

~ ENTLEMENS WINTER GL0XES.--P. j.
N STEER Merchant Tailor No fss seventh street Just 70,
otved from New YORK ahdler addition epgani
Of Cpn.tn,rha Goods
GencuSp whe yR his store ay rely aadng evoryhing
bk Nn3 Which they requife and the pleasing prices
farEqlr attention. Invited aae c Of elegant winter Gloves
jast ogencd Dec 22-3aw3wn
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Wiliardss Hotel.
ak,g- Sr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Ras" ST. PNTRlCK's.-Chrstmas morning
mass Haydn No. - will begin al 9,
Issi (isethovens Grand Mass @ will begin H.
There will be several low during the morning
The doors will precisely Pewboldors ara 70
qucsted 20 be present at that time
BE remembered that tho collections OF the day will be Christ
Offering for the little orphans 7. ofToOIE
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STRAW HATS AT wmoLEsALE.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
At PHILIPS,
332 Pennsylvania avenue,

asa Pennsylvania avenue,
Bdioeen Oh and Ioh streets,
WASHINGTON
FRANKLIN PHILIP has the honor to announce
In addition TO the usual stock of a
Flssrci.Ass BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE
lie has received choice selection Of elegant novelties, especially
PRESENTS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The inspection Of which IL respectfully solicited
JUVENILE WORKS.
This department which viii be found be very complete
adapted to all (bot in English and Feneh plain
oed illustrations
BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS
English American French Spanish Bibles Prayers (
naneha bindings, including the
NEW MEDALLION PRAYER BOOK,
in Geneva velvet with ivory and clasps pure silver
ALBUMS
Selected by PHILIP mandatory Thomas dc IA Rue
Co. london, embracing variety twenty ave
nan,en,s on each page designed by Owen Jones
The stock Of Albums will be found DO Of recherche char
acer.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
Rodgers Sons SCISSORS, in elegant cases
Do pen knives silver mounted (for present
Nc plus ultra writing desks, Russia and Morocco
Work boxes
Jewery cases
Portfolios, (al the newest styles)
stationery cases and pspeties tn fifty dors eaeh)
Iortemonnaies, IAN Extraordinary Variety
t assa =. ssVr@ China and Bohemian glass
inkstands, in ebony, bronze, and papier maehe
Toilette bottles
cases leather mother pearl tortoise she'll highly
ornamented
ivory, mother and paper
and
cibas, beau,ifu'y lifted viii, ladies' working material
Gold pen pencil
papicr machc tables
.
DO books
tablets, mounted D..
Tho stanton cless-nen lockwood and ivory
and backgammon boards
fine assortment Of
sTEREoscOPE AND srEREoscoPIc PICTURES
But only think how by this knowledge Al
world Is brought within
vews-costing twenty dollars ac-
codng the size and nunberhe farmer
evening lamp vctby, pass
Europe the East They would sight
places going they only spots
inhabitants, show friends
ther neghbors Egypt aud its the Nile
the Bophois Conantnope
Mosque Sophia Greece Acropos
palaces and columns, &c--N r. WIS.
Decl
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

Mr. CAyANAu6 un.er the rule introduced the following
MORALS
For ma from MtGrsgor Iowa, owatonua Minnesota
mail from the State OF Wisconsin Whine
bago CITY Minnesota Brownsville for the relief Of settlers
who's Gains have been lost by the OF lands Minnesota
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

The Masonic FRArERsTY cautioned against
representing himself to be member OF the craft who is
on his way from New Orleans to Baltimore appealing
the hospitality aud charity OF the brotherhood He is
represented to being about IS years of age light
complexion, and wears goatee, and processes to be
rrenchman 10y birth. At Atlanta Ga, where lie i'm
tim
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....t Special Notice.
NJ. w. GAIT x BROTHER, JEWELLERS
asa PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
q doors West OF Crowns Ho.el,)
INVITE the attention of those in search of pres
Il ens for the holidays their unusually
elegant jcwcry Watches fine silver plated goods fancy
tces, &e.
The above have been selected with special
trade and will be found TO embrace
ful in their Lac.
NJ. W. GAIT BROTHER,
223t 354 Penn avenue between 9Th and ia streets
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

TnNrY Cnuncn.We learn that the Rev. N. IL.
Schenck has declined call to the pasorate of Trinity
church in this city, and that hopes entertained that
the Rev DR.. Cummings nay be induced to return
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

InE HaLcyoS DAYs.--old Sol is in "the nine
holes only vouchsang to show his iace and that not
every day. nine hours and four five minutes In the
oden time these short days known the haeyon
days, because tho halcyon NOW called king fisher
said to lay her eggs in nests rocks the during
the calm weather which used to mark this season.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

QUESTION PnrvLEoE sit is said that is this week
the privilege of Indies and children to receive Christmas
gifts and it is the privilege of the gentlemen to purchase
and pay for them Those interested will find at Philips
new bookstore exquisite assortment from oy-books
up to works, from valuable paintings down to illus
tated amanacs with intervening grades Of fancy articles
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

IA BATIMoREAs INDUCES in well-wrtten and elabo-
rate disquon published in the Star of last evening
in favor Of the stock company Of the Washington The
ntre We hope that he will be able to convince the
Washington playgoers that his praise of the manage
mcnt and Of the stock company is merited
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

The FAIR on Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets is tavorte resort for citizens and
Is visited by many Strangers who avail themselves of the
Opportunity thus afforded them to OF the flres
and most accomplished OF the metropolitan young ladies'
All sorts Of pretty presents for SALE and this evening
there will DO auction sale
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

TnE SrEREscorE is pretty and by means expensive
Christmas present acceptable to all 1t is hardly
say to travel now, for these exquisite wonders the
age bring at to the eye foreign in miniature
with every shade osceney represented in accurate per
spectve Taylor Maury have just received large
sortment of views
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

TiE BURNS CELiBRArIoN. Senator Pcarce and Mr..
Speaker Orr will preside ut tho centennial celebration
the birth day of Robert Burns in this city. The
ary of the Burns Club for this celebration is Mr. Ben
Pcrley Poore Arrangements being perfected for a
banquet worthy of the OCCASION ia feast OF and
flow of soul"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

give her Readings Of The Poets at St Louis, the 18th
inst, by large number Of the first citizens. Her tour
of the West is a succession of trphs and she high
ly yet deseryedy, compmentel by the press wherever
she reads n public
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-23

II OST! IA diamond Breastpn, a cluster-for
which liberal reward will be paid to the ndor delivering
AT this Office Dec I7--if
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WASHINGTON THEATRE.

book open for any night the lady engagement
Box office open Metzerots Moo store oIs no. until D.
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On motion Of Mr.. MAYNARD, Of Tennessee.

aud whether the regulating the should be nodd with
leave report 10y bill or otherwise
Resolved That inquire
expceny and prope Of furnishing the clerks OF each OF the
copy OF reports
the Supreme the states with ea,e report
by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. zoLLIcoFFER, of Tennessee,
R1siced Judiciary inquire
pcdcncy regulating elccts and rep
navcs in the Congress Of the United saes and Of fixing the
election the sameas IN the several
oh hA said committee have leave by bill
wise. f3al Ft
On motion of MI STALLWoRTII, of Alabama
R,sled President the United DO requested
House correspondence which
taken place between the Secretary o. the Treasury and the collector
the Mobile In reference tothc clearance o the
correspondence between the collector and parties asking
On motion of Mr.. FARNsW0RIH, Of Illinois,
Rsd Thai Tho Committee on Naval Affairs be requested to In
Se ani report IBIS House nndt hat further Legislation
Unnecessary " the United s,atesto fully
with Great nownas the Ashbuton treaty. for the sup
preston OF The slave trade
On motion Of Mr.. CRAIG Of Missouri,
Rescued That Committee on Public I,nds inquire into the cx
pedoncy aud amending existing laws bounty
lands to such enmstrs have served during the vi
Mexico, with United Indsn couny, whether
such Ssmsters marched Into Mexico aud that they
port by bill VI otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. BRYAN, of Texas
ld That Secretary f requeSc to flrn 10 the
House carly copies all depart
mnt between the cccrs the
ner Of Texas also similar correspondence tho Secretary
War aud Gen. fwiygs
On motion OF Mr.. CURTIS, of Iowa
Rd That the Military Affairs be directed 10 In
e INTO the expsdeny Of providing by law en
so military reseftaos encouraging set
ue@en ami the cultivation OF the soil in the vicinity western
military posts.
E'd That the Committee Military An Irs be directed TO In