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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

V1'iiE new Store and Dwelling, the sroad De-
\ pot, Ottawa The advantages derived from con-
Guity to the depo. well as being the Only that
rising and prosperous part of the city, it most
desirable location for any branch OF business and
rare chance TO be me; with. For particulars Apply 10
dec20-ti p. TANNING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
DAYTON
Wooden Manufactorv!!

IasiE undersigned take this method OF informing their
4 "u Customers and the public generally that W. are
Pt'E mo our Establishment this Spring Machinery that
VIII vAae Us t"Grn out more that double amount OF
Goods we have usually done; the demand FOR our Good.
war; ants t!s additional Machinery aUs hope to give
st'sac"i IN our exchanges of WOODEN Goods for Wool
We never have and do not intend card into wool ,
f"t"h oil c"t"H and sell it for all wool good. are
warranted IN this respect and also for durability We
s'a!I continue to exchange for Wool, formerly the fol-
lowing k i OF foods viz: Heavy Cassmeres Satino,.
jeans, fiannel- 81 different kinds. Blank.,. ,,5 -.
,"iSdeTabe attention will be paid to Stocking
Cfmef> VI" be iLed for all the different grades and
linus ., idrh' common Mixed, Indigo Blue Mixed Red
&c; A,d Wf VIII Manufacture, for merchants
anu 'eIs' "oot IN 2tS or one hundred pounds and up
"i',s Ulto "chhS Yarn, or any Of the above kinds
goods. on MOeral terms for cash or wool. Al 800
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PHILIP GCDFseEY,S
Family Grocery Store

Corner II .UIiJt and Coiumjus sts.. Otta,tn
he subscriber most respectfully be- leave 70 ca the
i attention q tie public his Grocery Establish
et on TIE corner q Main and Columbus streets near
ihe ToI RIVER Bridge lie keeps constantly on hand and
receives weekly from he South and Fast new supple. Of
fimisy Groceries ~ Prosi>iOEs.
Embracing every article belonging his trade
with many Others NOT usually found N similar establish.
n-ui' A be buy. oi'y with Cash he can therefore sell
as cheap p. any merchant "a town He respectfully in
vlies persons TO him call before purchasing else.
where He has also large assortment Of tobacco and
C;aTs 4!- O-g 70 return thanks tg- the Kind and
"a patronage heretofore extended him and So1irf-s
cOnt.nu.run. .IanI.I PHILLIP EnnEREY
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For sale.

West half Sec. 90 Town 81 " Il East, 800 acres
West half swG Sec Il. Town 80 y, X. = East 50 ac
West half nsq Sec Il, Town - v. L East ~ ac
The above lands are among the desirable in La
Sale County, situated from 10 miles from Ottawa
and will be sold Reasonable terms Apply to the nm
dersigncd, at Alton, III. Oct p! HENRY S BAKER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

living bought on; the shop. stock and trade of H.
T. Erunker, invite the sporting community give
me Call hays as good an assortment Of sporting
uccs as con he found this SIDE Of New York City
have good assortment Of those SPLENDID cast steel
patent Inuzzle End common Rides ,dc by Mr.. H. p
bruhher whose valuable services foreman of my
SHOP Al! work done my shop usual, warranted
10 give perfect Satisfaction. Colts Maynards Aliens.
and Blunt Lyons Reyolvers, and Kie Pistols KEEP,
constantly on hand and a cheap they be bought
IN chicago Caps of all descriptions, and gun fixture,
kept constantly on hand. Powder superior ar,cI.
KEEP; Tor target practice. or long range.
invite the old friends of II. r. Brunkr as vel as new
traders, believing can supply their orders for eyery-
,s IN my iine and warrant to give satisfaction all
'''1t ,ine WIN me J. S. MITCHELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
Wholesale and Retail

WEST SIDE OF COURT HOUSE SQUARE OTTAWA
-" HANFORD would respectfully inform the cit;,.n.
of Ottawa and vicinity, that he has just received
the largest and best assortment of Boots Shoes ard
retail. Nv ""''esaie anu
have also large number Of the best workmen en-
poSeS a. CoSIoM WORK, under the immediate direc-
peIence IN manufacture and custom work. he better
ptPlLeu 10 give entire satisfaction any
am TO Keep none but the best of stock and latest
syies OF goods, And SO great variety need
IAN OF peng pleased, and prices reduced TO cor
respond with the low state of the money market.
invite everybody to give a call before purchasing
as am oltdent that offering better terms than
can be had elsewhere.
REPAIRING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE.
Country Merchants and Shoe Dealers can buy OF NEE
at Wholesale as cheap Chicago other west
ern market. fnoy1I H. HaNFOlSD, agent.
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,bSuraCtS Of Title,

(rbSJraCt< O1 I6I1c.
HAVING now full and complete abstract of title OF
Il every piece of land or town lot in the county,
which is kept up every night prepared to fur-
nish at short notice and reasonable terms abstracts
Of title. TaugS1 J.. p. SANGER
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FFHHE subscriber has established 4 Wood and Coal
L Yard on La Sale Street opposite the Geiger House
where the public can be furnished with Wood coal
by weight and measure, in such quantities they
He is also agent for the sale Of the PERU SHAFTED
COAL the best article of Btumnous Coal OF Pitts
ourG' oeinS iree from sulphur stone and dirt and max
ing bright and cheerful fire. without Of the oenS
sive sas and dirt accompanying all surface coaI.
Also, constantly on hand, CHARCOAL. for sale IN any
quantity best White OaA Posts; Adler's Brick Of eli
kinds.
Selling best White OAK Wood, 1880 per cord,
Best Ottawa Coal 81 Per ton delivered.
Peru Coal, IS 50 per ton, delivered.
Which he is satisfied if tried will be found the
Brick at Buffalo ROCK prices.
Charcoal, 90 cents per bushel.
White Oak Posts 10 cents apiece.
Farmers can be accommodated with Coal at the above
yard in such quantities wish, the price
il can be purchased for at tn Ids
N.B-Wood Choppers waEtei.
1. q. BATCHELDER,
oc1f-frn IL SILL 81 o,,r,n u. Gein.. GI.,..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
Iron Railing 4 Safe Mandatory

OIly MINIS, Hiu Il HUG sOuth OF CagUeIin
Knights Sash Factory,
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
EOHN MAGER respectfully announces that he has
- opened at the above place. establishment for
manufacture of
Iron Railing for Cemeteries, Front Yards,
Pubhc Squares de-
Iron Works furnished for buildings and bridges Also
Bank Vaults and Cell Works. Iron Sash. Doors Blinds
and Bedsteads, for public and private houses Burglar
proof Locks, for stores double locked Roofing of Con-
per- Tin, Gavanised Iron and Sheet Iron done and war
ran'td. Machine Repairing and Bell Hanging done at
snort notice Prompt attention paid all orders
work done at New York prices. Customers will find
patterns and designs of the latest STYLE from York
Al MS REIMBURSEMENT
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OTTAWA SEMINARY,

iHHHE Third Scholastic Year the Fifth Semi Annual
4 Session commences on Monday, the goth of Sent
inst Both young Ladies and young Gentlemen can be
admitted Instructions given in all epa r.ments
/ OF an Academic and Collegiate Cou. Sc of Study.
Expenses.
For Board, Washing, Lights, and tuition in the
Academic and Collegiate Departments, per year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
EAaNG. GILMAN Ia.

y Z
MOULD in form the farming community that they 70
W manufacturing a very supcl iur CORN sHEIIFR
AND HORSE POWER. Having had il well tested the
past season. by numcrouT farmers Warehouse men
we are prepared TO speak advs 'dly of its rerits and
can refer to all who have the proof Of VIII
We say We therefore challenge competition with any
otheI Machine in All we ask is trial, being willing
ior the Machine to stand upon own merits
We are also manufacturing large horse powers and
thres!ers, OF the most approved kind in use.
All kinds of repairs done short notice and reasona
bic terms
Shor in connection with the Ste1m Planning Mill
sepl9-t KING GIJTaVxCO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

4 GOOD double two story dwelling house, on Illinois
IA Avenue in Walkers Addition. ate,y cccunisd by
" " ERWIN enquire III tiiis once. decd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

A LARGE, connodious, and well finished story
brick House, in Ottawa Centre, for sale with one
two, or three LptSone OF the plrasantest
tions IN the City, only minutes walk the Cour,
House. Enquire Of the subscriber the Bank Of Of
tawa. March 30 GEO. WHIPPLE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
Fer ssela.
IlousGlN Rent.

FEHE Killarney Hotel. good well in the dwelling
Il and g""i stabiing ard yard attached. Amply or La
Sale 81 OPPOSITE the Court House,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
MANSION HOUSE,

HUI SEs
East side Of court House Square, Otfutcd, Nliuois
HHiS we'll known Hotel is again the direction AZ
Il Thomas j. Wade. II has been thoroughly rene
waited, painted and well furnished. central oca
ton renders most convenient home for and
citizens, and its barns and carriage houses are ample
Ii IS the intention OF the subscriber to keep faithful
ana attentive walters, furnish tidy rooms and beds,
and provide as good and varied meals he found
anywhere OF the Shore ana he promises his friends
and all who may favor him with call, that they shall
satisfied lsepIsl T. WADE.
YOUNG AMERICA OYSTER SALOON.
Corner Of Madison and Columbus St. east side
[NRESH Shell and Can Oysters and CLANS, Sardnes.
Il HOLSTERS. Game in its season, Pigs Feet, TRIBE.
Toll &c. Hot Tea and Coffee, fresh Pies Cakes
Porter and Scotch Ale fine Imported Liquors and
Wines, approved by private families to be of the
choicest brands to be bought in this city.
Cordials and Liquors Of all kinds.
Natural Leaf Tobacco, Plug and Fine Cut. Fine in.
ported Cigars, &e. 'sep1sl n. FORMHALS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

Wanted,
A GOOD improved Farm or prairie Lands in La Sail.
"A County, in exchange for good Iowa Lands AMI
Cash. Call At the Land Once Of rpovs1 L. p. sAScFp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

Ssr;aWbs ry Plants.
TIME undersigned will have for sale the opening OF
i spring tire following very choice variety of Straw
berry plants. warranted to be true to name, and young
healthy plants, all of this seasons growth.
Peabody's Iiaut Boy, 80 per Dozen
LosRworth's Prolific, 100 hundred
iongworth's Early Scarlet, 100
McAVoy's Superior, 200
McAvoy's Extra Red 10
Iowa Male M u a
Neck Pine, 1, AZ
oraers ieit at the Fruit Store, Post Office Block will
oe piom ~ attended to in the spring. JNO HISE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

az Sale or !0 Rent.
4 HOl -, PLEASANTLY situated sI- o: Fox River
"A iSHj JOHN ?. ANTHONY.
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land for Sale,


IN ACRES OF Land lying six miles north OF Mar
L w scilesfhring the SEA Sec. %, T. 81 V. Fo
lrther information address A. F. DCNANAN.
apiO-2mr C.,ur;y, u 4, IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15

ANiNG re moved my Marble Establishment directly
opposite the new Post Office, on Columbus street
e increased room enables to furnish builders with
stone cut to order the shortest notice and at the low
esthgure. Having some Of the most experienced vort
men IN the West can ensure entire satisfaction
N b. large stock OF and rough Joliet and other
stone hand. MARIO MILLS q Rpn
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-01-12
The Sale ON Monday 18th inst.

The readers Of the Ledger and all other
pcrso,s, will please recollrcr, that the sale
Of the entire real and personal Estate of
the late Thomas Cure,on, will commence
on Monday next, the nth instant, und con
tinue until the same is disposed of. IL is a
sale of altogether good and valuable prop.
erty. rs desirable an Est,te as has been in
market for years past, or in all probability
will be for years to come. II is sale that
should attract attention. the property to be
sold merits it.
Say 35 well fattcned Pork Hogs, large
lot of good Gait /; Ii good mules and hor-
SEES good road wagons; quantity of corn,
fodder, oats, wheat, cotton seed. 40 bales
of cotton neatly put up and under cover
Smith and plantation tools and household
furniture. Also so valuable and likely ne
groes. Only four Of the number being
over 40 wears of age some very likely fel-
loss and boys, women and girls-two good
smiths The larger proportion being Young
and just the kind Of negroes to purchase for
II persons own use--the outcome and in
crease Gar exceeding the interest on the Pur-
chase money. The negroes have been
kindly treated and cared Tor by their late
humane, indulgcnt aLd good master, taught
TO obey from respect and esteem they
have not been abused either in treatment
or work. they are cheerful brisk and sensi-
blc and altogether as likely, valuable and
snlrnblr II lot and family of negroes as pro.
badly has ever been offered in This market.
The lands, too are "Wa>haw Lands"
that may lire but never wrac ont. real cot.
Ton lands. The Surveyor i u"w locating
the same. The land will be sold IN at least
two parcels, making the public road the
dividing line--lhis will give each tract AN
abundance of timber. Going North. all the
land including the building- on The right of
thr puolic road VII be sold in one hody.-
The land on the left of the public road may
ne divided. if il is Thought advisable, but
probably will be sold in one tract THi- is
go"d lane, pronounced good land, by COED
Judges. A close and thproush examinations
is invi,cd-some say it is rq'nl To the Gar
den Spot" The person or pcrs' rs who
may Lc so fortunate ~ To purchase, may
If money will ever disturb him. for the
land with - cotton producing powers AID
nj present prices, will be his Bank of drpo>-
i, aud discount.
rnN,D
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-01-12
Fire.

Our town was tile theatre Of con>iIcra.
bic excitement and commotion or Monday
afternoon, occasi0ncd by II fire which broke
out in the Court House. The lire oriyina.
ted from the Ordinary's 5 room c4uph. IL
mong the j"iots or cross pieces at the top
of the basement story, Immediately above
the fire place the timber, that caught prob
ably from spark, having, in buIiiing, been
negligcntly allowed TO cNtcnd into the hue
or near it. and being unprotected b, the
bricks. BY the timely exrrlion, of our cit
'zens. the fre VAS stopped within an hour
after Is was discovered. and before it pro-
cecded very far, bu, The damage 10 the bull
ding, from cutting through the walls ard
Other injuries committed in the rtiur, TO
smother the fire, " i'll amount 10 several hun.
dreds Of doi;rrs. The FIRE occurred in lhu
new pant of the huilGing--another result of
the s'Syenly manherin which in was put UP
AT one tine it WAS thought scarcely pos.
slble TO save the house, and all the papers
and documents from the different offices
we're moved out in the yard. FROM the
hurry in which this was done, there will
probably ensuc much confusion and perhaps
serious annoyance. Ii will be- several
days before the offices can be got in order
for business.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-01-12
Negro Sales and Hireines

The Winnsboro Register Reports some
sales Of negroes at Winn~born, on the first
Monday IN Innuary, Az follows:
A go"dly number "f negroes were sold.
among "hum vcTc able bodied field haup.
~ hch bro" "ght the following prrr.: : Gao;
SiIO5; 1928 1908 iIO5 Il9J; 1850 ;
hoy weighing 80 lbs sold for SIlO5
one who had hts ,hnulirr dISlornIrd and
his little finger on hIs left hand Injured in
some way, sold for $1,000 A likely youny
p:rL about l8 years Of aye, good cld hand,
brought 300. a negro " oman. ratirr rI.
derby. with three childrc.r, the eldest nbont
ten and the younges, about three, Drough,
t2,I0o.
The Charlotte Democrat reports that
snics were made in Charlotte nj yery high
hgnres. The hiring prices, Il states, wert
in proportion. Men and boys hifed al from,
100 to 80 dollars. each; women at from
SO To 90 dollars.
The Salisbury prices were about in pro.
portion 10 the above
TIE chester SiaEd.lrd states. that neoros
hired at Chester on Saturday, Tst January
1T from 50 TO is dollars. for prime men,
and from 10 to 80 dollars, for prime wo.
men, On Monday following, however, the
prices ruled higher.
A paragraph hai!ng from I.s ncbhurg Vir.
gini", states that the prices paid for hire.
ings show a considerable adyanre on those
OF lat year. Negro MN f"r fartory hands
are hireiEg for from 80 90 80 dollars. nf,d
railroad contractors are offering ~ high rs
300 dollars for nll able bodied men they
can procure. Women, for cooks. &c com.
mand from 50 to IS dollars, aud boys and
gIrIs from % to so dollars.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-01-12
Camden Journal-Senator Chesnut

Our respected COT mp, raTy, the Camden
Journal, has donncd new dress. which adds
much To lis general appearance. We NJ
glad to note this evidence Of it, prosperity,
and 10 hear from the mouth of lis editor
that the prospects az III" paper were never
more llarering and that he is thereby en-.
couragcd tn rrncwc ed aud pcrscvrrng Efforts
for the future. Next TO the Courier and
Mercury the journal is the Oldest paper in
the State. Its ri.scnt edil"r nIrd prnprie.
tor, Thomas J. Warren, Esq hng compile
ted his ninth year in that connection.
The JourEdi announces that Col Chcs
nut las left C"m,ien for Washington City,
for the purpose "f taking his scat in Con.
grcss us United S,nre- Senator from South
Carolina. 1t nlludcs 10 his pol itrral posi-
ton and claims to speak from authority
SAWS that Senator Chcsnmi does not endorse
all Of Senator liammond's SarnwrIl speecl.
and adds
He is not in favor of the State roinu in.
to the Prr,dcr tial srram Il. ia other
words. he is an anti National C"nvrnli"nis'
lie is roI ~ hopeful "f the Snn;h rccri, inr
her rights ia The tn'On, aS Senator IiAM
MoND, and behaves that We have had al
rcadN sufficient cause Ia scivci our rUurcc
ton with thc North. and ought IL INIT"
heartily for this pnrp"-c ll,' i clear that
the States have certain in..iruuLr r.u!,tS
ard, Tue idea at an nhnulu'e rrultaIiz,d
government is "di"u~ in the cNtrrmc.
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The Africans.

The Confederation published at Mont
g"mrry, Alabama, has lhe following in re-
Icrrncc to the lately importcd Afieans:
1--WE said that the Africans Lsodc2 On
Jvkyl Island were almost openly sold We
Il" not know that there was need of any
qualification in the assertion, since IhIrty-
eight ar forty of them were dr6anily trans
ported through the cities If Aunnsia At
lania and Montgomery, and there sas'no
authority that iatrfVrnrd for arrest. Nor X
tits all. Within thirty five miles at the city
"i Montgomery, on The plantation "f a Ger.
tain gentleman, are ihis day those At,icanS,
where They are heiug rroruifei from their
miscrahln voyage. preparatory 10 taking
their ace on the plantation That ona or
Two of the miserable wreirhrs have died
since their nrrlya; at the place Of dc>tina..nE
and that many Others are rrduc"d = 10 the
graves brink bV the sutirrin2s and hard
ships of the middle passage, i not II mat.
Ter for eur consideration. We a-e speak.
ing of the injury inflicted upon our laws,
and hot Of any wrong done TO them. the
innocent means through which the laws
have suffered
"Now, this may all he right : but We
hold 1t TO be so greatly wrong that it
strikes a blow. and a telling blow, at The
very foundation OF the systeIn under which
we live"
Another paper, the Eigefeld (S c. Ad.
tertiser. thus raises its warning yuirs in
view of the evils that must b.tall us If men
at the S"uLh persist in urging this Slave
trade measure
We believe IL To bs a 6rrhrand of diS4"n-
sion IL Is ~ be- feared that. n per .evrrcd
IN, it may array brother against brother,
father against son Already ave the udicn-
tons pointing To this state uf things in our
very midst. See Tie proceedings Of n m"st
Respectable religions society iu rvyird to
the matter Hear The muruIuTings Of dis
arpTobati"n. While some, an the other
hand proclaim ,hemstl, ca The Gi.l,c!s o.
the movement, and declare their readiness
10 sustain the adveniurers and their cause.
Does snch b"giLning promise any g"od'
Does the hand of Providence syvw Co bs
guiding the demonstration Tor the Neal OF
"ur rrction We cannot think 20 with iho
lights before Us: And we warn grnilemrC
10 examine Well ihi, whole Sehs Iug and tha
consequences thai hlay fuiloV fs>t Gpnn it,
obstinate prosecutions, before they lend 4
helping hand IN any way TO the dangerous
experiment. IL NAV not only lose To us
our strength Ia thi- C"nfedrr sc, .-uur high
moral strength. but il may tear Our South!
ern ranks asnnder and incapIcIlutr ~ for
AL effective acIioh in ,he rotfsJ Of South
erb Independence, nov and forever.
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Congressional

The Christmas HOLIDAYS being over, bu
sne-s at the National Capital j. once moro
resumed We publish below few item,
Of interest: sA
JANUARY 4.--Thc Senate took possess.
ion of the new chamber to-day, with be.
coming ceremonies. Vice. President Brcck.
enridge made splendid speech on the oc.
casion. This was followed bv Il rrtrench-
ment motion, which caused considerable dc.
bate.
In the House, the Indian Appropriation
Bill WAS debated Notices were given Of
the introduction of several lmpor rtanl Bills,
including one for the formation Of new
Territory out of portions "f Utah, Nrbras-
ka. Kansas and New Mexico. A Bill was
reported for the payment of the State of
Georgia of money balances due for militia
ry services. The Committee on Commerce.
have it is stated, n clear minority IN favor
Of repea ing the Fishing Bounty laws,
JANUARY 5.-ln the Senate, Mr.. Tvcr,
son, "f Georgia, presented the re>ol"tions
passed by the Legislature Of ,haI s5latr,
pra, ing the establishment of u Natiua.;
hrmorv in Georgia. which wcr" appropTi-
alcly referred Th, death of Gen Quit.
man was announced, nnd eulogirs we're de-
livcred by Senator Davis, OF Mississippi,
and others.
JANUARY 6 In the Senate to-day, Mr..
lvcrs"n', resolution If inquiry in relation
10 the rXpcdiency OF establishinga n;va!
depot at Brunswick, Ga. was adopted A
Bill for the payment Of claims arising from
French Sp"Iatinns. nS specially rrpnrtri ut
the last srssinn of Congress, was taken uc,
and its pass"g. urged bv Mr. Cr,icnd,n -
Thy debate on tie Pacific Rail Road Bill
was resumed, and was participated IN by
Mrssrs R,gler, Harlan, lvrrs"n aud others
Mr.. l,rrson moved its rcr"rnnIi,m.ur, with
Instructions 10 report Bill for iw" roads.
THIS was ovcrruled, and no action taken ON
the Dill
Im the ll9usc. Nr C"lfhx introduced
Bill for The organization Of Tie Territory Of
Colonn. The tariff question was also dis
cus~cd.
JANUARY Tn the Senate. ,hc French
Spo.aliuu> aud Pacific Rail Road Bills were
di>cus>ra. THIS bod. adjnurncG unl ! %i"n-
day
In The House, scteral private bills were
''portcd, nmo Y which vas one for the re-
lief of The Office, ard crew of the nriy ,r.,r
trig Gen. Armstrong. The Committee on
Territories have agreed 10 report bills f,r
The Organization of Territorial Governments
for Arizona and Dac"lah, but have rejected
the application fot the Propsa.d new Terri
tory of Cul"na.
Senator Chesnut and f,mily arrived in
Washington, on wednesday last Turv
are stopping ut Browns Hotel Ills cre-
drnIials were presented by Senu.or Clay, Of
Alabama.
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said District, the balance in their hands
arising from sales of land in the village
of Manning; for Professor L,Borde,
Reynolds, Pelham and Barnwell, six
hundred and twenty hve dollars each,
for one quarters's salary. for the year
1855. retained in the Treasury.
In the Senate House. the twenty frs,
day of December, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
fI,y.eight, and IN the eighty th,rd
year Of the sovereignty and indeprn-
deuce of the United States of Amer
lea.
WILLIAM ID. PORTER,
President of the Senate.
JAMES SlMONS,
Speaker House Of Representatives.