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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
Public Speaklng-Burekhart's Appoint
ments,

GEs. H. BuRcKHART, the Union Candi-
date for Congr ess, in the Third Congress
sional District, will speak at the following
places, at the following given times. John
B. Clark, his opponent, is expected 10 meet
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

HHon. F. P. Blair was nominated for Con-
gress, at the late Black Republican Convention;
held in St. Louis on Monday last.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

NThe Exchange Bank Statement ap
pears in our columns, in detail. The Bank
Is in healthy and prosperous condition.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
NJ RRIED,

At the residence Of Judge Jas Dunnica, in st
Louis, on Thursday, the 5th inst, by the Rev. J.
F. Cowan, Mr.. W. F. DUNNICA, of this place, tc
Mrs. LEoNA H. CoRpELL, of that city.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

FAnother destructive FIRE. occurred at
Hannibal last week, destroy ing property to
the amount Of seventy-fve thousand dol
lars. re-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
Fall Of Building and Fire in st. Joseph.
NIFE LIVES LOST.

On last Friday morning, the brick store
building, occupied by Nave, McCord &
Co., fell with crash, carrying with it o
frame building adjoining, killing nine per-
ssns. The wreck Immediately took fire,
md burned 10 the ground, together with
The building occupied by TOotles & Far
leigh. Total loss estimated at 5000 600
This was said to he one Of the finest
seiocks Of buildings in 81. Joseph, and but
iaaisly built. The loss was covered partly
sVss IS 3
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

Ex-senator GRErS speaks at ChiIlicothe
to-day. Gen. CiAsK is following, and
watching him.
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GLASGOW, MO,
THURSDAY, ::::::::::::::::::::::::::JULY IL, 1860
Look for the K.

A cross (thus K immediately before til
name, signifies that the time paid for has
expired.
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GIVE are authorized 10 announce W. T.
LUCKY, a candidate for the Office OF School Com.
missioner Of Howard county at the ensuing Au-
pust election
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

1.-THE Banner swallowed the "pOliti-
cal Jonah" that the democracy threw over
board at Baltimore.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

kFRead new advertisements in to-day's Pc
per. We have no space to particularize.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
Glasgow Female Seminary.

TNHE Third Session of this Insti- zgEL1Hz
L tuition, under the present Prin- ZAtEv
cipal, assisted by full corps of com sz.1Azxy
petent Teachers, will commence the ID Monday,
(l0ih) Of September, and close the last of June.
The school is a permanent Institution. The
Boarding House is large building, owned by the
Principal Parents are invited 10 visit US and see
our arrangements for boarding. In all cases, a
full charge is made for those entering the school
during the first month of either months term
those entering the school after the first month,
will only be charged from the time OF their con-
nection with the school to the close of the term.
TERMS FOR FIVE MONTHS:
Tuition in Primary English. -...... ....S 500
90 :" and Penmanship, 1000
&c Advanced English & Element
ary Algebra ........... 1900
Advanced English Algebra and
Geometry ...... 49,. 10 90
Latin and French. each ...... 600
PAINTING-Ol, Oriental or Grecisn and
Leather Work, each..... 800
MUs1c-Pfano or Guitar. 60. 80. 1000
Board & Tuition in the English Depart
ment, (paid il adVance) ........... 1000
Board, Tuition, and Music, including use
of Instrument, (paid IN advance).... 5000
Contingencies 49,. ...... -. ...... 80. ,UO
For further information. see Catalogue, or ad
dress FRENCH STROTHER,
lune2S PRINCIPAL.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

DR.. NJ. C. HAWKINS, Union candidate for
Congress, will address the people Of the Third
District, at the following times and places
Speaking to commence at o'clock Pm.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12
Farm for Sale.

IAe The undersigned offers for sale, s
farm Of 40 acres of land, lying insSs5G
- Saline county, 10 miles southeast OF -sz>-
Miami.and 10 miles Yves. of Cambridss, embracing
one hundred acres OF good tim her; the balance all
good prairie, well adapted to all the staples of
the couptry. There is a small rraprovement-on-
hundred acres enclosed, and a moderate orchsra
on the farm. -
The above land is offered for sale at $40 reT
acre. Title good. !No. N. GARNETT,,.s
iune2s-2m Petra, Saline CO., 81
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BANK STATEMENT.

A GGREGATE statement Of the Western BANK
IA of Missouri, ST. Joseph, and Branches, Tor
the half year ending June Both, 1860.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

---- EXCHANGE BANK. -
STATEMENT of the condition
Of the EXCHANGE BANK OF ST. LOUIS
and Branches, for the quarter ending June 30,
1860.
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STATEMENT of the condition OF the Exchange
Bank of St. Louis, for the quarter ending June
80, 1860.
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Improved Farm for Sale.

=, The undersigned desires to sell g.
S the farm on which he resides, stu ksnh
- ated about FIVE miles southeast OF ILL
Glasgow, on the county road leading from Glas-
cow 10 Fsyette. The tract consists of ITO aeres
70 of which is under fence, and 60 in cultIva
ton. A good dwelling, tobacco baEn and stock
barn, with all necessary outbuildlngs. Good
we'll and stock water. Good Apple, Peach and
Cherry 0rcharas--youhg frees. Steam saw and
Grist Mill, within two hundred yards of tie
house. The.1and'is well adapted TO he growth CT
Tobacco, Corn and Wheat.
For further particulars, apply on the premises
iuhe2s-ar J. A. BRANNIN.
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sO6O,I 81
QUARTERLY STATEMENT of the liabilities
OF the President and Directors of the Branch of
the Exchange Bank OF ST. LOUIS, at Glasgow,
June 80, 1860.
rs payers $685.. S2l 1888 so
As endorsers. ...... 1871 "a
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

Total S4O,l36 O4
w. Z. BOON, Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn TO before me, June 80,
1860. w. F. DUNNICA, Notary Public.
SEMLANNUAL STATEMENT of the condf-
ton Of the Branch of the Exchange Bank of St,
Louis, at Columbia, on the Both day of June.
lS6O
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-12

IOIaI 49, '''''''.' SIoI,oIJ Vi
I, Robert E. Carr, Cashier, certify the teregO-
ing statement to be correct.
ROBERT E. CARR, Cashier.
Sworn 10 and subscribed before me this Sd day
Of July, 1850. Ed. ATWATER, N. P.
STATEMENT Of the Branch Of the Exchange
Bank of St. Louis, 1t Glasgow, on the Both day
of June, 1860.
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-f-. TER RMS
ONE DOLLAR, IN ADVANCE.
UNION CANDIDATES.

VICE PRESIDENT,
EDWARD EVERETT, Of Massachusetts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

~ MENEELK'S BELLS-A LARGE AS
"a sorent OF this celebrated manufacture assorted from
* 80 to 600 pounds in store suitable fer Plantations and
<Is Steamboats,. Orders received for sizes 5000
pounds Being moulded in PERFORATED IRON GASES,
which perfect and solid casting mounted in the most
approved and durable they warranted give
in and finish They have repeatedly awarded
various societies and institutes both State and National the
highest premiums among which will only mention the FIRST
PREMIUM at the late Mississippi State Fair For sale by
SHARK, STAUFFER Il CO., II Canal ST.,
dill lm&snW Sole Agents for Louisiana.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
:. SUGAR PLANTATION FOR sALF-eh

% DIR. Boards EYE INFIRMARY
- No. 50 LAFAYETTE Gate Heyia) STREET,
Between Baronne and Carondelet, New Orleans
This Institution for the reception Of persons affected
with DISEASES OF THE EYE.
The Building is new-the Rooms large and airy. Every
attention will be paid TO the comfort of patients
ag- Wards devoted to the treatment of Slaves with EYE
AFFECTIONS
Ss- competent Physician resides in the house
TERMS:
Whites, from 81 90 IS 90 per day.
Negroes t,-.....t-''.-+.SI
Hs- Operations charged extra.
H Artificial Eyes of the mandatory of Roissonnesu Of
Paris, may be obtained at the InflnRry seq ly&W
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

"a HCDONNELL,s RESTAURANT No
fsa4 n ~ Common street, between Ba1onne and Ca
VI rondsct streetA, New Orleans. -
This establishment viii remain anaa f,rins-
the summer where everything the affords found
and prices moderate The we'll ventilated rooms make il morn
desirable than other similar place In the city during warm
weather. sJss I - - 1s1t.
Furnished rooms for transient Boarders
Families and Commission Merchants supplied with Wines and
Liquors of every description Ut Wholesale prices =
myl4tf - : - rr ron !.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
tUooD. nIILTENRERGER & Co.,
SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS.
No. 81 Camp street.

We prepared to gil orders for every escrp
ton Of
Ornamental Iron Work,
such Front Fences Cemetery Ratings Office Rainrs Ve
randas, Balconies Gallery Railngs Stairs Iron Statuary
Fountains, Furniture, etc, etc. - = s'
Our Front Fences and Cemetery Ratings fitted with Iron
Posts to go either into the ground coping the pur
chaser may prefer. g = ~ =
We would call particular attention the CAsTIRoN MAUI
s0LEUM or FAMILY TOMB. designed and manufactured by
expressly for the South which, poIst Of elegance beauty
and durability will compare with finest structures in marble
or granite.
Estimates and any Information in regard work. eheefnlly
those DESTROYS of making a selection
WOOD, MILTENRERGER 4 CO,
q Camp street, New Orleans. !.
WOOD & PER0T,
OILS ON Ridge Road, Philadelphia.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

l.
s'esS on aaaa na' s'safsd 1855
srGAs About 100 bids. we're Disposed 81 e
our previous quotations FOR Tie rair and bet4sv
qualities, but the lower grades were heavv m,
the prices irregular. Fair % Fully Fair 7Aa7ae.
IN. 80 ~
MoLAsaxs =. :. The transactions iucfuded .o,.a
$500 bbis. at ss@zoc for Ordinary, and zlssta1e
for Prime to Choice, with 500 Iii hbls. IL s41z4s5c.
for Prime, and 40@42ac. q gallon for Inferior and
Ordinary.
FLOUR. We noticed sales Of about 800 bbis..
including 800 snperfne on private terms, 100 DO.
" 70 %, and 100 Extra also on private terms.
GRAM. The sales Of Corn embraced barely
1000 sacks, of which 4z5 White, in two lots at
and 1900 Ordinary, also In two lots, at VOC. ID
busfel OF Oats about $50 sacks ST. Louis were
sold, comprising $50 at &c., and 100 al he out,
side figure Of nc. q bushel.
Provisions. The market for Pork was iaac
tive, but New Ness was held at sIs so q bill. In
Beef we heard Of 40 bbls. Mess sold within The
last two or three days on private terms In Bacon
and Lard we did not hear of sale. OF Green
Meats about 22.oo0 rbs. Dry SaIted we're sold ID
bulk at SIC. for Sides, and SIC I, D. for Hams.
CoRREE. There was but little movement n, the
market fol- this article yesterday, and Ne noticed
sales of only 500 bags, comprising loo at HE.
100 at IL, and $50 at 12c. o
WHIsET The market was heavy. and We
have heard of nothing doing.
FREioHrs Vessels on the berth for Liverpool
filling up with Cotton at 9-l6dl, ana We noticed
four British ships taken at this rate alsso a shin
and a bark for Havre at TO-, and three ships for
europe On private terms. The ruling rate for
Cotton shipping to Hayre was lie.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

SAN ANTONIO AND ~
E JEKTh San DIEGO MAI. LINE tsussSS<a55NTa--fz
Overland Route from New Or
ieans to San FrRncisee-0verlandto California
ArizonETckes overland from New Orlans San
cisco, for any intermediate places in Arizona Western
Texas be procured the office of the Louis Cairo
and New Orleans Railroad Line, 81 Camp street. Com
rnercia Place.
Passengers forwarded by The Southern Steamship Com
pany ndanola. Thence per Western Stage Line
tonic Thence San Antonio and San Diego Mail Line TO
man. III Paso Fort Lancaster Bsrchoile La Messilia Fort
Stockton, San Elean Fort Fillmore Tucson, Los Angeles,
Fort Yuma, San Diego, San Francisco.
CLIFFORD G. WAYNE.
+ an6tF General x rent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
3rnIcEs3
SEERo NEWCARRIAGE AND HARNESS
-SS STORE

G, %. ENGLISH q co.
Nos. 50 and 80 Magazine street,
Have on hand great variety of CARRIAGES and H4R-
NESS, comprising "a, US
COACHES, HtRoucHEs, BTGGIEs, RocEAwAYs.
TRoTTISG SKELETON WAGONS. Etc.
For sale on reasonable terms das sn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

SAUTERNEd-5O casks aud 81 bhs White Wine for sale
- by s. %. RtrTAA L CO.,
az 9Hstornheuse street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

Condition of the Northern Bank of Kentucky an
Branches on the 31st of December, 1859.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
4'ebist1 Of the slarllas.

Friday Morning, Jan, i5, to60.
Gorros. The demand yesterday was more ac-
tive but generally at prices still more in favor Of
buyers, especially for the grades below Middling
We however still quote;
NEW ORLEANS ChAssIFIcATIoSs.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
CATTLE MARKET
JEFFERSON CRY La i.

JEFFERSON CITY. Jah u. 1850.
Arrived 569 Western Beeves, 395 Hogs, as
Sheep, and Mich Cows. The market q well
supplied, and very heavy stock Of western
Beeves have accumulated Inferior West~rn cat
tle was sold ct SIS oo@ss5 90 y Head, bit Choice
Sheep brought So 90 y head. The market for
other stock was easy for purchasers at an quota
tons
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
u ArHmAN's TROPICAL RooFINe-

Cheaper and superior any other used in Southern
climate. " 1-'
its tested and recognized qualities are
LIST. DURABII.ITY-egnal to the best slate roofs
I'd Observation-Disclosures to any other no cracks
or leaks being possible. ~ ~
BEAuTyIl presents smooth and granite.like surface
4fh CHEAPNESS- costs much less than hnpeb II il nc
good any slate wood roof and than ia neror
composition roofing heretofore offered the public saves he
cost of cutters and valleys
9Th. WORCESTERSHIRE will resist fire better than
slate-roof.
9th CONFERENCE.-THE viii soften under the heat Of
this climate and protects the interior of buildings from he in
tense heat of summer.
It'll SOLIDITY-t becomes harder and smoother from ak.
posre be put upon roofs Of any slope and being o light
weight require heavy aers to support N White Il Il
liable to eorosion and breasag does require repairs
substances several of which peculiar 10 II alone combined
in proportions discovered by actual experiment and
in this city.
Testimonials Of the correctness of the above are in the hands
Of the agent and may be verified by any person wishing
fore contracting.
Al orders LEFT At the PCstodce, Box No. 2 will be
j. G. KATHMAN.
ief5 " corner of Renvie and Naras cts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

WALL PAPER.-THE uNnERsIGNED HAS JUST
w received lot WALL PAPER both of French
and American manufacture. among which
DECORATIONS in Gold Marble Stone, Fresco etc., etc..
INVITATIONS OF Wood, Marble and Floral Figure.
Also
STATUES representing various Subjects Together with
general of Gold Embossed Fine Plain
Paper Hangipgs all Of which will be sold reasonable prices
N. B-tnRpetent Plain Fresco or Decorating
Work sent to any part of the city country.
+. SEWMALTl
dh 90 Canal street. corner of old fevee
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

q HALLER IL BROTHER, MANUFAC-
~ "a, TuRERs OF COPPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON
n.y. WORK in all Its varieties. Has aso hand q large
W. assortment Of Cooking, Parlor and Barroom Stoves,
and prepared 70 I'LL all orders In the above ne in the City
Country. -
Particular attention paid to all descriptions Of building work.
viz Copper Galvanized on Tin and Euc Valley and
Roofing, Down Pipes, Fancy and Plain Heads, etc.
Have tie exclusive right for the State of Louisiana make
and yend the recently patented invention of ahez Lewis from
The ae q which the roof OF buildings washed from all ah
prior to the being conducted the cern Being self
acting in itself II the necessity Of amy hand labor
aftinn feature pradn ed here before. dl4 ly
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

Co.,, Loss OF TEETH-Dr Vi west.
II St Charles street, continues supply ths
LOSS OF TEETH without yrres az suriuss
n,d5 Il upon hs new q ss ADHESION This
mas prscued MIN universal Appreciation ID recepl-
msnded ~ hsis1 be most ingenious sys supplying ATT
Hitherto invented, eases restoring
perfect acuiaon and naseation and and natural
II as Y y deection BY the closest observer Dr.
VESTS nsiiod " hinE teeth with geld combines modern
Those Interested will d statements bs
en.ey and scrupuioEsy correct Dr. W. his sscere
thanks to the inhabitants Of New Orleans vicinity far INA
extensive practice they have asercd him with ee
from LafayettegSguare. - M ss ss o
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13
OUISIANA MUTUAL INSURANCE. COW
IL PANY OF NEW ORLEANS.

g. DENTISTRY, SURGICAL AND Me
eNSssssa#sS ClIANIGAL.
UTIYyYY The subscriber, having located in the city,
fer his those in Dentist hopes by the
exercise Of skill and care in his operations merit the public
patronage.
Having recently discovered improved method of obtaining
the of the mouth for inserting Artificial Teeth gold
silver amber base he is enabled adapt the plate with
70 the to cause inflammation or aceraton
to the mouth OF the thereby rendering the teeth useful
for the purpose of ascaton aud restore the
natural expression
Aoperntions the teeth performed in the satisfactory
prices within the reach of ALL My object being
70 obtain reputation Dentist than nuke money would
therefore be esed TO have patients bring their friends and
witness method of operating feeling quite certain of sba
ing the support and confidence of MI those who with
call THOMAS j. HOPPER, Dentist,
North and st. Charles sts.,
dis ly Lafayette Square, New Orleans.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-13

e.. DIR. .. II. SPENCER,
]2fss.<ess@ DENTAL SURGEON y
O%YY Respectfully informs his friends and the rub
llIIir, that he has returned the city, and Il IRE
pared the duties profson Ha deems Il nro
furthermore remark, his undivided attention has
been given to
@ DENTAL SURGERY
In its various branches for the eighteen years giving
wherever Tins engaged etire satisfaction Receiving
dences Of ability and success, high and ap
prevail r
Office and residence, No. IT3 Common street. opposi,e he
Medical College. University Of Louisiana. d7 Sun
mi u. MOqLTONs ATTORNEY AND GouNsELLoR
~. at Law, Larissa Cherokee county, Texas practice
IN the Courts Of the Ninth judicial District o. s. Dis
irc Court at Tyler Particular attention colIee
ton Of claims ReIannces made sight drafts an New York
New Orleans, Shreveport and Galveston. s -
t Refers to Aessfs Blseee snHis, Messrs b. James &
Co. New Orleans; " b. Campbell John Ranfro Lariss
Texas Gem Sam Houston Austin, Texas W. p Han ESQ.,.
Rusk Texas. d30 6t&iyiVss
billiard TABLES CONSTANTLY ON HAND
- and for sale from the nanufacory of essrs N BRUN
WICK Bro Cincinnati Superior Rosewood Billiard Tables
Bruswieks Patent Cushions, also Cloths Cues and all
o her trimmings belonging 10 this line 8
All orders thankfully received ard promptly attended
A. W. MERRIAM
al y g Cherries 3HliaFd Bnusu. n. @.
TIT A. KINGSTON. fSUCCESsoR TO BENJAMIN
-. kENDIG,l Anctioneer and ApprserEor tie present.
at No. IS Camp streetWt give his attention ID t
sale Of Real Estate. Slaves, Merchandise Furniture etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-06
PeYRouaI.

.'.- Major Marston, IT, S. NJ. c., and Hon. F.
Burnett are at the National.
Major Lynde and Capt. J. N. Palmer, q 8
A, are at Wizards.
-.-Gov. Black, of Nebraska arrived in Pitts
burg this home) on Friday last, on his way to
Washington.
Fanny Kemble read ''Hamlet'' few even
ings ago in Boston, and on concluding made a
speech bidding farewell to the stage and the
rOstrum.
..--T The Baptist Church in Methuen. Mass =.
publish a document denouncing English i'm
poster named Charles w Broadbent, who brings
forged credentials as Baptist mi mister.
-. Hon. Erastus Corning and lady, of Albany
". Y. and William Cassidy, Esq, the editor Of
the Albany Atlas and Argus, have arrived in
Washington, and are staying at Willards'.
'-'- Our good-lOokng young friend, Charles l.
Flanagan, of the Baltimore Republican, is in
Washington as the special messenger of the Gen
eral Assembly Of Maryland to deliver to j A.
Pearce his commission and the Joint letter of not-
tcaton Of his election, on the Sd instant as Sen
ator for six years from the ith Of March, 1e6I
Mr.. Charles Sumner. whose silence since
his return TO the Senate has been considered by
son,e OF his friends as the highest of elooue
has at last spOken-in the columns of the New
York Tribune. A communication from him is
printed in that sheet, in its leading editorial
columns, the matter OF comment being an article
from an Old Edinburgh Review against slavery
and alleged by Mr.. Sumner to have been written
by Lord Macauiay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-06

Proceedings Of Yesterday Aftsrnssn.

In THE SENATE, yesterday, no business of gen.
era interest was tranacted after we went to press
In THE House, after We went to press
Mr.. CovOde offered resolution substantially as
follows: Appointing committee of five men,
bers for the purpose of investigating whether the
President Of the United States or any other officer
of the Government has, by money, patronage or
other improper means sought to Influence the
action of Congress or any committees thereof for
or against the passage of any law appertaining to
the rights Of any State or Territory or been guilty
of any other alleged abuses, &c, in connection
with public works, &c; and for the purpose
aforesaid said committee shall have power to
send for persons and papers, and report at any
time.
Messrs. Florence, Houston, and others objected
to the resolutions and some confusion ensued
Mr. CovOde called for the previous question
Adopted
MIR: Reagan, Of Texas, introduced resolution,
which was referred to the Committee Military
Affairs, appropratng the sum of SIS COO, 900, out
of any money In the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, to he placed at the disposal Of the
President Of the United States to pay the expenses
OF such volunteer forces as he may consider it
expedient to the public interest to call into the
military service on the southern frontier of the
United States to the safety of the citizens of
the United States residing in that quarter, and To
vindicate the laws and insure their faithful exc
cution.
AT half past four o'clock the House adjourned