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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-09
Auction Sales.


TRUSTEES SALE OF NEGROES AND
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY.
RY virtue OF Deed OF Trust, executed to me
- by Albert r Elliott. which is OF record III
the Clerks office of the county Of Norfolk,
shall,
On FRIDAY, the 10th day of February next.
proceed at the residence OF the said Elliott, on
sewelPs Point in Norfolk county, to sell at
public auction, IL valuable Slaves, consisting
OF Men, Women, Boys and Girls.
All the Household and Kitchen Furniture in
the occupancy of said Elliot.
The stock OF Horses, Hogs and Cattle, I'll the
farming utensils, consisting of Wagons, Carts,
Flows, Harness, sc.
One Buggy and Harness.
Crop of Cabbages, sc.
The Negroes will be sold for cash. For the
balance of the prope rty. for sums over $50 four
months time will be given. The purchaser
giving negotiable notes satisfactorily endors-
ed. w J BAKER,
feb2 Trustee
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DJRECT LIME

DE w ZEN NOhtOLk AMI N. YORK.
THE FIRST LINE TO REDUCE FREIGHTS
TO FAIR RATE.
.kA THE Steamship POTOMAC,
sS1H Capt. Watson, will leave Nor
M&&S folk, for N York, on Wednesday
Feb. 9th at'l2 NJ. Leave York
for Norfolk, on Saturday, Feb. nth, at 3 p M,
and will continue to leave Norfolk on We'd
nesdays, and New York ON Saturdays
AS this line was established at the special re-
quest of the merchants OF Norfolk, and at rates
of freight specified by themselves, viz cts
per foot, and in proportion, it is confidently
expected that they will give it their support,
avoid having their goods carried up James Riy.
er, and keep what they have so long wanted,
direct line between Norfolk and New York.
For Freight OF Passage, apply to
THOS. P. CROWELL, Agent.
TO 3 Higgins wharf, Norfolk.
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Masonic HALL.-This place was well at
tended last evening by the young folks, not
withdrawing the unfavorabeness OF the
weather. The sky Is clear of clouds to- day,
and the sun 10 shining brightly; we shall
therefore expect to see the Hall filed this
evening. Go with "tin'' in your pocket and
beuevolenes in your heart.
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THE WEArHER.-Yesterday was one
of the most disagreeble days we have yet
experienced to-day, however, there is
quite change, the SUMS shining bright
" and the atmosphere has moderated con-
siderablY.
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8. b R. R.-The newly appointed General
Superintendent OF the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad, John Robinson, Esq, has catered
upon the discharge OF his duties ia Ports
mouth. Mr.. Worrsll, the late Superintsn-
dent, now occupies that position on the
Richmond and Danville Road.
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TRIAL. learn that very Satisfactory
trial Of the engines of the new government
steamer Dscotah was made yesterday. No.
thing was ascertained to be defective, and
all interested were delighted with the per.
fectness of the movements.
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FALSE ALARM. The alarm OF fire in
Portsmouth about seven O'Clock last night,
which caused hutter among toe boys and
hremen, was talse, and Was caused ny chim'
pey burning,
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THB DEClpLRs OF OLD BIZ VAN WINKLR ARE
WAKING Bp.-Thst hitherto slow coach, the
city council is waking up and is beginning
to get its eyes open. 1t can now see thai
the improved property of the city should
be sold. 1t can see that while it belongs
to the city, the corporation mus pay
pay the state taxes and reap No benefit but
when sold the city will not only be clear of
the state taxes, but will receive the cor
poration tax in addition to the amount of
proceeds of sale, which to that extent will
lesson the city debt and pro rata decrease
the city taxes. "Retter late than never"
glad to see the council is 'coming out OF the
wilderness
The city will be redeemed and the country
is safe The Council is wide awakel and the
people have cause to rejoice! The more par
ticslarly if this came Council will order the
sale of that old trap at the foot of Wide
Water street, yelept "Tbe Tobacco Ware
house." We have attended many meetings
Of the City Council, but never one where
DoINGs OF ALcoHoL.-A gentleman of our
sister city of Portsmouth informs that a few
nights since, as he was going to his home,
his attention was attracted by young man,
under the influence of "strychnine whisky"
Who aecosted him and said be desired TO say
something Of vital Importance to him. The
gentleman kindly accompanied the young
man to his residence not far distant, and
when in his private room, the latter abrupt
ly asked: "Mr. B, do you believe man
has soulf" Surprised at the question, the
gentleman replied "Certainly." "Do you
believe In hell and heaven, and can suicide
escape that hell7" Mr.. B., more surprised
than before, answered the queries by quoting
the Bible on the subject, which only had the
effect OF rendering the young man almost
frantic. He related his past life, telling how
his waywsrdness had broken q widowed
mothers heart and laid her in the grave, and
how his own happiness had been BLASTED, and
his fondest hopes disappointed, and conelud-
ed by drawing visl of poison from bis poe
kst and exclaiming "What have | to live
for.-why should l not GO and meet my i'm
pending doom te-night?" Mr.. B. reasoned
with the rum. cursed victim, and at length
succeeded in banishing the thought of suicide
from his mind, and ere he left the young
man signed II total sbstin ence pledge, and
resolved upon life Of virtue hereafter
What commentary is this and similar oc-
currsaces upon the dreaded doings OF the
monster, king alcohol.
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Eco ,oMY.--To those whose circums tances
Iequire constant watchfulaess and care, in
order to make their expenses keep within
crcumscribed limits, the practice of econo-
my is positive necessity. The question
most frequently arising, when purchases are
made, is as to the real need of the outlay
That which is simply necessary to man
whose revenue is $4,000, becomes a great
luxury when INDUCED in by one whose In
come is only half so much. The line sepa
rating economy from mesnness, like that d.
viding liberality from extravaganza and
waste, must always be drawn with reference
to ones receipts, and no one can definitely
fix upon the sum which another ought to
spend. without perfect acquaintance with
all bis resources. Econ smy, however, has
made more rich men than large earnings
The best time to learn all the wholesome
,essons which life of self-denial teaches, 10
in youth. The young man who has learned
70 avoid pleasant extravagances simply be
csuse he cannot afford their cost, will find
oconomv a fixed habit in after life. That
which he resisted with a great effort In
Younger days, ceases to be temptation
when he is older. The habits formed when
we first enter into the world, and first en-
counter it's Invitations and seductions, will
exercise controlling influence upon US while
we remain in it, and we cease to desire that
which we steadfastly denied ourselves when
| at first presented
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OuARANTlNE.-Att the last meeting of
the Council, committee, whose names
were published in the report of that meet
ing in yesterdays issue, were appointed to
petition Congress for sufficient funds to
build houses at Quarantine for the pro-
per provision and care of sick seamen,
who may be laid up with contagious dis
eases. and for the erection of warehouses,
when the cargoes of vessels which may
be detained at quarantine, may be housed
and properly taken care of.
This is an exceedingly important mat
ter. and the great wonder is that it has
not been attended to long ago, particular
" when Congress is bound to make the
provision, not only for the protection OF
the goods of vessels which may be left,
by the sickness of the crew, unprotected
but for the protection of the crew also,
since all seamen are taxed a certain a
mount of hospital money. and contagious
diseases are not admitted in the ordinary
marine hospitals.
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DIED.
SOAP AND CANDLES.
IN ROY Ek No Snan

SOAR AND CANDLES.
ono BOXES No | Soap,
GOU 100 do Adsmanune Candles,
2D0 do rallow do, for sale low.
ie6 Nj LEIGH 4 BIO,
ELOUR AND MOLAsSES-l00 bbls best
Il Family Flour very superior,
10 hhds Claysd Sweet Molasses. Just 70.
ceived. and for sale on shippers account.
fec STEWART STEEVER.
"ALKK Il CO.,
w IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
nFFER the following articles at satistac-
" tory rates ito the trade only:
Rice Flour, Corn starch and Mace,
Tspioca, (0slect) Sage. Barley,
Arrtw Roet (genuins) Bermuda,
Cum Arabic, Gum rragscanth.
Extract Logwood, Starr's Snuf,
Railroad Mills snuff,
Also Lorrillard's and Besxily's.
The above arriclss we offer low.
Wake Il co,
fec Q4d Staads nsxt to Herman D GO,
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AMERICAN INSURANCE APANY.-At the
annual meeting of the Stockholders OF the
American Insurance Company on Monday
last. the following gentlemen were-Ilected
directors: .
A. b. MCLEAN, ". ". Lamb,
Jos r. Spratley,. =. ". Paul,
r Fl Chamberlaine, J. B. Whitehead,
o. Windsor.
The board organized by elseting yestsr-
day, A. y. MCLEAN, ESQ.,. President
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GOING Ar TWO DOLL a

GOING AT TWO DOLLARS.
NICE Black Cloth Cloaks are selling now at
~ 81 90 at 50 Main st. Also, Raglsns at all
prices. Some more of those fast colOred Prints
At 10 cents, tine Black Alapacca It 25 cts Cas-.
simeres, Cloths, SattinetS and Vestings at a
very low price. New style DeLaines are sell
ing here at ~ cents yard at So Main st.
ja7 NUSSBAUM 4 BRO
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(Herald and Argus copy.)
LOST.

LOST.
"ENT adrift from Warwick River, during
w the gale OF the night OF the 3ist ult,
Lighter with Oak Plank on board The finder
will be suitably rewarded by giving Informs
ton to John Nash, Portsmouth, va, or W d
May, Hampton, Va. fe4-lw*
BOYS BOOTS, BELLOWS LEATHER.
MTE have at hand fresh supply of the
w above goods. They are made neat and
strong, and can be bought at moderate price of
FW sEABURY'S SONS,
fe 4 l3 Market Square.
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FOH hENT
A ND possession given Immediately. The
IA House on New Castle street, at present
occupied by the Norfolk and Petersburg Rail-
road Company.
Apply at the office of the Company for fur
ther particulars.
jy l9-tf
(Hersld and Argus copy.)
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Jupda's Submarine Wrecking Co
TNHE SUBSCRIBER is authorised to make
for specified sums, or as salvors for the above
Company. The company believes that they
can raise Vessels more expeditiously by their
Machinery, than can be done by any other
means now known. and would most respect.
FULLY refer to the owners and Agents OF the
Steamer "Long Island" recently raised in 20
fathoms water in 46 hours. Also the steamer
New World recently sunk in the North River.
ANY information will be cheerfully given by
the Subscriber.
10 9.lm VIII BUCK
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A coon OPPnRTITN

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY
rs now offered to commence the GENERAL
l. COMMISSION BUSINESS, with q new con-
Germ, eligibly situated, one of the members of
which proposes to leave the city for other en-.
gagements. Address Box 1863, with real name
early. feb4
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FOR NEW YORK.

>fEe4 The Steamship jamestown, Capt.
SG Skinner, will leave Smiths wharf,
Norfolk, for New York, SATURDAY, at l2
O'Clock.
For freight, which will be taken at the low.
est rates, or passage, apply to
fe3 II SMITH BRO, Agents.
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NOTICE.
fI'HE subscriber having qualified as Admin.
L istrater upon the estate of Andrew ]. Mock,
(late of the City of Norfolk, deceased, hereby
request all creditors to present their claims,
and all indebted to make payment to me.
10 3-6t JOHN RIDLEY, Admir-.
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SunpEN DEATH. Last night about lOL
o'clock, Sarah Hudgins living on Loyalps
Lane, complained of suffering with violent
pains, and for the purpose of alleviating
them took what she supposed to be dose of
laudanum, but not knowing how to use it,
took too much, which soon caused vio-
lent sickness, and after suffering for about
two hours, departed this life Coroner
Summers held an inquest over the body this
morning, and after the evidence of the wit
nesses were beard, the jury rendered YER
dict of death by accidentally taking an over
dose of laudanum. The following gentle
men composed thejury:
John }. Tompkins, Charles Ramsay, Geo
Groner, S. R. Veale, }. J. Martyne. Peter j.
Hi,lerlaine, j. j. Cunningham, T. N. Muir
rey, |. Hamburger, David W. Phelp-, John
Smith, VIM P. Pitts.
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HORSES AND MULES

HORSES AND MULES.
n JUST arrived and constantly receiv-
IN ing at my Stables, every week, supe-
1.rior Horses and Mules. for sale on ac-
commodatng terms.
N. B. LEE,
fe3 les Church street.
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local Items.

MAYORS CouRT, NoRFoLK-F. r. Ferga'
gasen, Presiding.
Dennis, slave OF Mrs. Brown, found
out last night with an improper pass-dis-
charged.
Robert, slave of W II Haynes, no pass
discharged. 80
George Williams, a white boy, applied
last night at the W atch House for lodgings.
He was accommodated and this morning dis
charged.
Commonwealth vs Richard Thompson,
charged by Mr. Samuel Furguson with steal
ing an axe from his yard. After an investl-
cation of the case, Richard was allowed
twenty four hours to leave the city or be
confined in prison. ...r.-
NorE---The man who accused Sarah Gill
of stealing money was Frank Mercham, and
not Frank Merchant. as reported yesterday.
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QUITE A LUXURY IN STORE-NlCE
NO. G FAMILY ROE HEARING.
Tn has been our good fortune to secure few
l. n bbls. of very fine Family Roe Herring
for which we have had so much inquiry 81
late. Parties interested will please make
note of this and send to ~,,
fe3 No. 60 Church street.
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GREAT REDUCTION IN CARPETS,
HE subscriber having determined TO Gloss
- out al his fine grades of Carpeting, Offers
iariy the fine qualities. He will sell a ideci-
dedly lower prices than the same goods can be
bought for. CHAS T GORSIJCH ~
ia II No Market Square
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of steps to be placed at the foot OF Main
street for the use of the officers and others
who visit the United States vessels at the
Naval anchorage.
BgruaNEp. MIR. Virginius Freeman, of
the naval EUgineer service, who has been
absent on a cruise of two years and halt,
on board the u. s. steamer Mississippi, in
the China Seas, returned to his family in tbis
city on Tuesday morning, in good health. -
Mr.. Freeman we are gratified to know, has
worthily PEI formed his duty and given sat
isfactory evidence of his title to future favor
and pramotion in his department OF the ma
val service; setting good example for the
imitation of other young men o. our city,
whose genius and enterprise may prompt
them to seek distinction BY following in his
footsteps.
ERRoR.-We were in error yesterday
IN placing Major Lamb among those who
voted "for> the re-assessmcnt OF the real
estate of the city, and Mr.. Robertson
against" it, Their votes were exactly
vice versa, Major Lamb voting against
it and Mr.. Robertson voting for it.
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nj ICE weather tor Spiced Rounds, and nice
Corned Beef at DEMiNG'S, No 60 Church st.
Aside from being one of the choicest viands
for the tab ie, they are decidedly the most eco.
nomicsl. Try them.
&c DEMING,
fee Family Grocery 60, Church st.
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SUPERIOR SEED IRISH POTATOES.
A FEW hundred bushels of Sc lected Seed Po-
Atatoes, momsntly expected by the Schr.
Fulton, of Newburyport, Mass. These Pota.
toes were formerly sold by Capt Jackman.-
Bring in your orders soon or you will miss
your chance.
fe3 DELK Il LINDSEY.
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ATLANTIC DRUG STORE.
CEASONABLE ADVICE All those SUI
Offering with coughs, colds, splitting of blood,
&c, are recommended to try bottle of Mrs.
Gardeners Indian Balsam of Liverwort and
Hosrhound. This preparation is made from.an
Indian receipt and contains the virtues of %
different kinds of roots and herbs, for sale by
JOHN r LUDLOW,
te6 Atlantic Drug Store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-08

ton unnsructed, quite likely sAas his carly ballots
VIII b CA Tor Fierce, end b poh2e that hs NAY a.
here 70 him 70 the last with The expeDsion Of judss
Mnoe, NOT known that Pierce has single fricud IN
the New Hampshire delegation who would Be willing 10
support bis name In the Convention. He 4 MOI NAV
therefore, % make very promising show Il Charsston
for be has little 70 expect outsde Of Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire.
A. p. Hughes was formerly q whig, but has recently
acted with the democracy He ID man Of ability, ana
thoroughly national In his views. Walter Hartman ESQ
s the present Mayor of Manchester the hardest kind OF
hard, and distinguished himself on the deg Of John
Browns execution by dropping couple Of sympathxng
bell ringers through the church bery TO regions below.
Representations Of the Mayor in the act Of practising the
dropped The walls Of several hotels and public
places In the State r. Webster goes to Charleston in
structed to vote for Douglas Concerning his antecedens
little known beyond the fact that he has always been
considered reliable democrat tho der,ocrstic dele
gates from this State faithfully represent their c0nstitu
ens they will not support Southern candidate except a.
derner resort After Douglas think the democracy Of
this State would prefer the nomination or some "mild
hammered man" IKE Horado Seymour-s man sufl-
positive enough to be distasieful TO the people.
Concerning the question Of dissolution Of the Uuion In
the event Of the election Of republican President be-
eve that there but opinion among the people Of
Now Hsmpshre, and that Is In favor Of preserving the in
tegrty OF the Union ct al hazards and ct any cost Were
the question presented In another form upon differ
ent hsue believe . majority OF the republican party
would be In favor Of dissolution; but they succeed In
electng their candidate they viii insist upon his Inaugural
The democrats the Idea Of dissolution Of the
Union In any event, and especially In the event Of
publican triumph. beaten In tho fight they propose to
pick their fints and try again.
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Aiush rulsi In India Ne Ensfhh govern VIM v,s~ 81
ooang nsasy, ana aos %. = 6sss < - s.sv.; -
VIA severity sSs world Soxu D ssy SSs 81. "a ~
q anything like IN the Papai States how has i -
!, Who When z: e s;e' asa :
pvovocaon Of rebellion the people have been repeatedly
shot down By The soldisry Z oaly short tuna snes,
and shcuting through the streets, when few stoass
wore thrown through the windows Of buildisg
NO Sns was sned[no one was Injured SUI ne
killed and wounded. me Bahop then cited evidence .
show that the pretended Of the people in Tuscany
nas tne treasury bad been pundered, the revenue a.
acpeted and the whole nsurrecon caused by Sardnian
nope and the Marquis OF Normsndy were ouotsd N ~
connection Prince Napoleon, Who during ths late war
Of not III ,hsn shss sn2 d snos s
conveyed 70 Bologna, ana Louis NanoicoD -. IN.
frisates around 70 Ancona In tho Adriatsc hesrvtn~
sDsa ssp ne b.i IN Ss5s0s Of Bologna
prisoners. Then the "riff ra" and adventurers unds
Garbaldi entered and tsok possession. The Bshop
made statement from personal knowledge on the sub
ect gong to show that the government Of the Romaans
agans' ;ne VIII OF the peope-he number
only 800 out Of 900 OF people. pundered trcs
sury and anticipated taxes followed the press was
tese influence Sixty I'VE French bishops in review Of
the facts showed this TO be the CASE In this meddns
with and persecution Of the Popes domnions France.
Sardinia and England have each an object in view In
Victor Emanuel know what tyranny exists me pres
there is muzzed and can say nothing We know the an
bton OF the King OF Sardinia and that his treasury was
bankrupt before the We know that Louis Napolcon
wants to be Napoleon l. The London Post OF january 81
1850 IA small paragraph betrayed what England wants
The Bishop read the paragraph which specuted @ to
who shall be destined to play the part Of modern Luther
and achieve the glory Of making Italy Protestant draw
ing the inference that Victor Emanuel il the man in
view.
The Bishop concluded with appeal 70 his hearers q
Whatever creed TO pray to God that right and Justice may
PREVAIL that the despos may fail in their projects md
that the Pope the preserver Of civilization the protects
OF woman against the tyranny Of man. patron ana
protector OF the arts sciences &c. may glorously come
out Of the struggle in which he 10 now involved By hin
m .
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TELEG R APHIC.

ALBANY, March Z, 1900
The Brooklyn Ferry question argued this morning
before the Supreme Court by Messrs. Gilbert and Tre
main for the people, and Mr.. Evarts on behalf OF the
monopoies.
The Committee on Commerce and Navigation held
another session in the Assembly Chamber this afternoon
Mr.. Demas Strong Of Brooklyn, member Of tho Repub.
lican State Central Committee made lengthy speech In
favor Of cheap ferries, and made many important
charges against the monopoly that now governed
those ferries arguing that 1t WIS the duty Of the
Legislature to take decisive action at once. The
great mass Of the people demanded q change at once
and that too. before the monopoly got their clutches
fastened upon the people for another ten years term.
BE was followed by Mr. Tremain, with . lengthy
speech, who answered the legal points that had been
brought to bear upon the right Of the Legislature inter-
ere He thought that the Legislature not only had tho
right, but II was their duty to act ct once.
He was followed at length by Mr.. Evarts on be.
half Of the Union Ferry Company.
The testimony closed this evening
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srrRME CorRT, CRcun--Pat Mos. $40, 6o7, 6S5,
6e en- e27 e2o 6sl. SIS, 6s, CAL. 6l3 e47 ca, SIS,
$50 go sos s42, 4s2, &s4, sea- "a, l7lh, ses s'4
SO, 5,s, $50, $50, 6ss =
srryxoR CorRr-Part l-Nos sos, loo, 6le, 6S1, e8o,
67 6sl, 32S, a3i $50, 6s6 8s7, $50. 6o1, Cos Part
Az 246 100, 4e2, 3d. SIC, SIS, 1oo, 197, SO,
1872, 1913, IVA, l,7e, l1Ts 1884, lTs2. 1885, 17ss
iIss, Use. Part e-Nos AS, 1885, 17os, 40, 1909,
$50, ltc6, as, l6ls, 3'e 424, 1871, 1868, l5sl
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NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

The Railroad Tell BIN Report Of the Senate
Cemnlttec on Railroads. Eight City Ran.
road Bills Reported for the Conslde.
ration Of the Senate The Sena-
tOrial Combination Corrup-
lion Relgping Supreme,
no., TO-, DC