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The weekly Butte record., 1861-09-07
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STORY OF THE BATTLE OF BULL's Run, AS
TOLD BY n. Y. FIRE ZouAvE. = One
little fellow, with bright black eye, having
his skucap pushed back on his head and
arms akimbo, and his cheek diated with the
weed, was holding forth to lot OF admlrlng
men and boys, somewhat in this fashion ::
Fight oh, no. We didn't 6ght-perhaps
we did't Just see here. After we'd been
standing three hours, by -, in the grass,
up comes long legged cuss, and says he, fol-
low me. We went, we did-frstl short, then
double quick All Of sudden, pop, bang,
bang bang went the bloody guns on our left,
that God only knew was there, for we didn't,
and the boys fell down like sheep. And then
the way we took them batteries? Well you
ought to have seen it-that's all. We saw
our men drove away from their guns, and we
made up our minds TO get 'em, and we charged,
yelling like bloody h-ll, drove the seceshers
back deuced sight quicker than they come,
and popped EN- down at every shot. But when
we'd got the guns the fellers didn't come to
hold 'em, and we left. But the charge of
those id Black Horse Calvary" was the
best thing. say, Bill. those felers weren't
no darned persmmons-no sir-ee-they did
well, they did but they don't brag much
where they are now. Well, sir, they came
riding down on to US like the very devil, and
we just come the three rank arrangement on
'em-one rank was down there, the second
just above their shoulders, and the third fel
lers stood up straight. On they came, sword
and pistol in hand, and the horses galloping
like d. Don't fire till they get away up"
says Pony (the Colonel and we didn't. The
cusses didn't know what to make Of it, but
We can inform 'em. Pop went the first rank,
and the poor fellows fell out of their saddles
like dead sheep. Bang went number two, and
down came another batch, and I'll be id
if believe there was third Of EN- left when
they turned tail and scud away as if h-ll was
after 'em.-Philadelphia Enquirer.
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$4,000 REWARDI

TEyHE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID
Ill for the Arrest and Delivery of one JOSEPH
1SOM, to the authorities of Butte County,
Cal, who murdered Henry Ashley. in said county,
on the sth day of August A. d. 1861, near a place
called Pence's Ranch; the same being one of the
coolest and most willful murders ever committed
BENJAMIN MERRITHEW
Reference-L. C. GRANGER.
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$4,000 REWARD E!
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
SACRAMENTO, August goth, 1851
EEf HEREAS SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE
w has been received at the Executive Depart
ment that on the sth day of August A. d. 1861
NENRY ASHLEY, citizen of this State, was
murdered in Butte County, by one JOSEPH
SON,
Now therefore, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Constitution and laws of this State.
do hereby offer Reward of Five Hundred Dollars
for the arrest and delivery to the Sheriff of Butte
County of the aforesaid Joseph Isom provided. y
the said lsom shall hereafter be convicted of the
aforesaid crime of mulder.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set nv
hand and caused the Great Seal of State to be af
fixed, the day and year aforesaid.
JOHN G. DOWNEY,
Governor of California
Attest: JOHNSON PRICE,
Secretary of State.
BY E. E. EYER, Deputy
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VALUABLE LANDS,
FOR SALE!
The undersigned offers for sale
1000 a res

q ITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FEATHhh
- River, Butte County being part Of the Fer
nandez Grant" and including the tract known as
the @ Henshaw Ranch.r
I [ L L f GOOD.
These Lands will be Sold on EASY Terms, ana
time allowed on portion of the purchase money
with moderate interest,
Included in the above is
1900 Acres of Enclosed Pasturace: also
400 Tons of Excellent Hay.
Apply to JL.HENsHAW
Hamilton Township, Butte County.
Oroville. Saturday. Sent 22-nAetf
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Estray.

EzyE COME TO MY PLACE ON MAY 2OiD 2rl
$50 red Cow and Calf-Cow branded on Va .I
left hip r. The owner by calling on Scno1eD
at Harris Mill will find the Cow in safe keeping
June 18th,
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Insolvency Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE
- in the District Court, Fifteenth Judicial Dis
trict-J P. Ripley VS.. His Creditors.
In pursuance of an order made at Chambers, July
23d 1861, by Hon. Warren I. Sexton, Judge of the
Fifteenth Judicial District Court, in and for Butte
County, California, Notice is hereby given to the
Creditors of said petitioner j. P Ripley, to be and
appear before the said W. 7. Sexton, Judge as
aforesaid at Chambers in the Court House in Oro
vile, County and State aforesaid, on the oath day
of August A. D. 1861, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of that
day. to show cause if any you can, why an assign
ment of the insolvent's estate should not be made
to all of his creditors and the petitioner discharged
from all his debts. And it is further ordered thai
all proceedings against petitioner be stayed
-, In Witness whereof | have hereuntC
SEAL. set my hand and affixed the seal of sale
,-,-> District Court this 25th day of July A. D
1861. H. NJ. PHIPFS, Clerk.
By MILES CHAPIN, Deputy.
CHA's F LOTT, Atty for Petitioner. jy27
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A SKATING IScIDESr.-Some years ago,
when Boston harbor was good deal frozen,
ard refreshments booths were numerous on
South Boston Bay, for the accommodation of
skaters, the scrface of the ice was occasionally
perforated by fishermen in pursuit of eels.-
Such holes being skinned over" with ice,
were rather dangerous to the incautious and
unsuspecting. One of these eel holes happened
one day to be just behind tent on the ice-in
which something was sold to prevent the cold
weather from striking inwardly-and an ad-
yenturous skater who was cutting graceful
curves, happened to disappear through this
i" fine opening for young man." A waggish
fellow who happened toto observe the incident,
skated into the tent and addressed the propri-
etor with, Look -a-here i don't wish to
interfere with your business at all, but have
just now seen man go down into Your eel
lar y
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Turpentine & Camphene

We are now importing our Turpentine from Bos-
ton, and have our Camphene distilled fresh every
week. Purchasers can rely upon getting superb
or article and always at the lowest price.
R. H. MCDONALD s. co.
Sacramento
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DR.. A. o. BRowYsoN talks severely of the
rebels, in an article in his quarterly, upon the
national troubles. He says: " The American
citizen who seeks to overthrow the American
Government is not only traitor but liber-
ticide, a dis-humanized monster not fit to live
or inhabit any part of this globe he has no
suitable place this side of hell"
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1t is Universally Admitted that
NEWEL'S
COUGH SYRUP
IS EQUAL TO IT'S
Advertised Merits.
T2--.-rF.z-s :.yS

Esd &,
psz.-s ;4-s.
2'ri'es t.-'.e res C,;a.s. s-i
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4..--.t Us H..t... f....L ts-....
ST. ss-l-- l4r ss--ts la4 i..-...
e.. 4 th9l=- - a:i-1 tHH a- t..H r..-s
iI "a ei. W. ' .l '.t as i.- A..-..-ai
t44r-,.
.,iuSt he alAp-l .tn t.i. t.la ..1..af ..
',-A ti~-i; H. a'-i US "a ca L. sG-a g4..---s
-4t : Ol ,ae 3v9eis. =
i-c. l3 d.at,tas Of yuur ~ ulrnrnt caie ~ru 81 De
Sc Of ae ..1gI3K2Is- - lVGGORATUG. a.a
III cure J-iyer Conn x tf,5afmts. Tf:Ioc4 IL
arISs, Dyspepsia, - Chronic I,Iarr;aocs.
: 4 Ia c o =, s. uI.Iats. Fsysrnt,-
=, E~opSy-. soar = Storoa., f-..f isra.
s~5tiVs''"ss, Shoi- = Iic, hoicEas hole
=; ;GioEhuS, Ctscier" II i.-fat tam, iIatu-
-encc, .gaunGicc. ~ Female ~ esfSuess-
., and may be used sue lccssf,.iy as an Ordins-
= FaIlil y 1Iedi-' e cine. twill cure SlCf1
=. = \ . i II e. (as q thousands can testify. il
:.reuty minutes. If - two CT three Tea
s;soc..f,:l; ;xc t.1-- - en- at Commencement Of
Tack. tzs
\ V-,s9 ,:sc 1t are % giving IAeir tcsiinoay
L lis iagur.
BE5-A IATE.: ~ THE MOUTH WITH
TIE t.V!GORATOE, AND SViLLoW
3OTEI TOGETHER.
Price Cne Dol ar per Bottle.
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Description OF Joseph IsOrn.

5 feet inches in hight, 100 lbs in weight, light
complexion and hair, whiskers light red large grey
eyes, high cheek bones. sunken cheeks, forhead
broad and medium in hight; had on pair of over
alls and gray woolen shirt when last seen; formerly
of Woodford Co., H. a17t3*
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LEGAL.
Insolvency Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY of BUTTE
- In the District Court Of the Fifteenth Judi
cial District.
Elias Bloomfield VS.. His Creditors.
In pursuance of an order made by the Hon. War
ren L. Sexton, Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court in and for said County, on the 9th day
of August, A. D. 1861 Notice is hereby given
to the creditors of said nsolvent debtor Elias Bloom
field, to be and appear before the Hon.W. T. Sexton
Judge aforesaid, at chambers at the Court House
in the town of Or0ylle county and State aforesaid
on the 24th day of September A. D 1861 at the hour
of ten O'Clock A. NJ. of that day. then and there to
show cause if any they can, why the prayer of said
insolvent should not be granted and an assignment
OF his estate made and he discharged from his debts
and liabilities in pursuance of the statute in such
cases made and provided. 1t is further ordered
that in the meantime, all proceedings against said
insolvent be stayed
t@-) In testimony whereof hereunto set my
SEAL. hand and aifiX the official seal of the
'-~-} said Court this 18th day of August A. D.
1861
H. PHIPPS, Clerk said Court
THOMAS WELLS, Atty for Petitioner.
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MEDICAL,
GLOVE ANODYNE
TOOTHACHE DROOpS
Complain no more of Aching Teeth.

TNHESE DROPS have been extensively used bv
4 thousands whose experience has proved thai
the Anodyne will give immediate and permanent
relief after the failure of every other remedy. Its
pleasant to the taste and smell, and few applica
tons will entirely remove the pain and soreness
from a decayed TOOTH so that it may be filled and
rendered as useful as ever. When the pain mo-
ceeds from the face, or from the gums around
tooth apparently sound, this Anodyne will give
speedy relief by rubbing a few drops on the par,
Affected. 1t has only to become generally know
to be as highly appreciated by the public as it is By
dentists.
Read the following letter from one of the moS
distinguished practical dentists in the city of New
York.
"Messrs. Sands: Gentlemen-ln the course Of nv
practice | have extensively used your Glove Ana.
dyne with much success for the relief of TOoihacbs
and as contantly recommend it TO my patients
deem it but just to inform you of the high opinion
have of it over other remedies.
am yours very respectfully,
NJ. LEVETT, Dentist.
Price 25 cts. per Vial.
Prepared by A. B. & D. SANDS, Druggists, 100
Fulton street, cor. of William, N. Y.
For sale by Reddington & Co., San Francisc,
Rice Coffin 4 Co., Marysville,
A. McDERM0TT, and
COTTON & DARRACH,
atl-lm OTOyle.
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COrkS! COrks! COrkS!
JUST RECEIVED from New York,
100000 Soda Corks,
Bottle Corks,
500 gross Vial Corks,
Beer Keg Corks, etc.
For sale by
r. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists, Sacramento.
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Drugs and Medicines /!

we HdFC tCSciFCd Wy 1
New York and Boston,
800 lbs Ext. Licquorice,
800 lbs best Gum Arabic.
100 lbs Turky Opium and
Iodide Potassa,
$50 oZs Sulphate Quinine
100 ozs Strycnine,
80 ozs Snlph. Morphine
100 ozs Nit. Silver, pure
100 ozs Iodide Mercury,
$50 lbs Calomel,
100 lbs Blue Pills,
100 lbs Mercu. Ointment
70 lbs Chloroform,
Tartaric Acid,
l25 lbs Nitric Acid,
300 lbs Spirits Nitre,
275 lbs Aqua Amonia,
100 lbs Sulphuric Ether.
1900 lbs Nitric Acid,
5000 lbs Sulphurie Acid
600 lbs Muriatic Acid,
Oil Burgamot, pure,
Oil Lemon, pure,
Oil Wintergleen, pure,
EnD & LIZ In nnI
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$500 lbs Blue Yitrol,
1920 lbs Sal EPSON,
5000 lbs Alum,
1000 lbs Sulphur,
500 lbs Tapioca,
1880 lbs Super Carb Soda,
100 lbs Alex SIENNA,
900 lbs Sulphate Potash
$50 lbs Carb Amonia,
10 kegs Pearl Barley,
8 kgs Jamaica Ginger
1900 lbs Grim Tartar pure
900 lbs FlaXseed,
500 lbs Flaxseed. ground
200 lbs Balsam Copaiba,
IT'S lbs Gum Camphor,
so lbs Gum Asafetida,
100 lbs Gum Scammony
IGamboge, Mastic, Myrrh,
Tragaconth and Guaiac,
Chloride Lime,
Sugar Lead,
lSeidlitz Powders, etc.
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my 25 3-m
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I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIF
u teenth Judicial District of the State of Califor
MIA, in and for the County of Butte.
The People of the State of California VS.. Enrique
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
DR.. s. o. RICHARDSON'S
SHERRY WINE BLTqERS.
The Celebrated New England Remedy
FOR HABITUAL CONSTIPATIO

The Celebrated New England Kennedy
FOR HABITUAL CONSTIPATION,
JdVHdix, F.rr and Ague, GsaerGl Debility and
all Diseases arising fran Disordsred
Stomach, LirT or BOaoels,
THEY are used and recommended by leading
i Physicians of the country, and all who try
them pronounce them invaluable.
De. JAMES l.. LEEPERE, writes from Ma
Varrs, Stark Co., o., 1.-THE Bitters are highly
praised by those suffering from iudi igestion dys-
pSpsia and liver complaint"
L. DAVIS, Postmaster at Williamsport,O o.,
says, "they give great satisfaction. luse them
myself, having taken cold, become PROSTATE
and lost my appetite. ltreieved me, and can
recommend it with great assurance Ofits merits.
DR.. VIM. NJ. KERR, ofRogersVille, Indiana,
writes Us that they are the most valuable med
icine offered. He has recommended them With
great success, and with them made several cures
Of pal pitation ofthe heart and general debility
THOMAS STANFORD, Esq, Blountsville,
Henry Co., Ind, writes us o long letter, under
rdRte of May 4, 1860. He was much reduced,
having been afflicted for three years with great
nervous debility, palpitatiOn of the heart Of the
most severe and proStrating character, "after
using few bottles | was completely restored,
and am now In robust health"
GEORGE W. HOFFMAN says he was aflict,
cd with rheumatism for twenty years, ia all its
various forms, and at the date of his let ter he
had been two years we'll; the Bitters effecting
the cure, when several physicians attending
him could do him nogood. lie says, "for rheu-
mGtism, dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney af-
fection, or dropsy, 1t is specific certain reme-
dy."
NV. HUNT writes from Delphos, Allen Co.,
o., "a section where Fever and Aguo prevails,
that he most cheerfully recommends them Of de-
cided merit in all cases Of Few AND AsUE,
DYSPEPSIA, AND GENEgAL DEBILITY.
ID. K. GALLEllERS NJ. ID. writes from Van
Vert. o., IL most respec fully recommend the
Sherry Wine Bitters TO the notice of Dpspeptic
persons, aud to all who require a stimulating
medicine.
Such News we are Receiving Daily.
FULL DIRECTIONS ACCOMPANY EACH
BOTTLE.
They are sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
Price rs cts. per bottle. j. n. HARRIS & Co.,
Cincinnati, o., oprietors for the Southern
and Western States, to whom address all orders.
For sale by J Dodge & Son, Macarthur; A N.
81. w. Cozad, Alensvills; j. NJ. keenan,, Ham
den; Samuel Griffin, Londonderry; Roberts &
Samuel, Columbus, and by Druggists generally
throughout the United States and Canadas.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
Britain Darby,s Estate.

Britain DarbY's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given that the u derigned
IN has been duly appointed and qualified Ad-
ministrator of the estate of Britain Darby, late
of Vinton County, deceased.
STEPHEN DARBY.
November 20, 1sSo.-4w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10

PIE h H Y DAVIS'
VEGETABLE
PAIN KILLER +,
THE GREAT
.FANILY MEDICINE Oh THE AGE,
[ITEa ask the attention of the trade and the
w psblie to this long and Hnrivaled
FAMILY MEDICINE.
For the cure Of CoLDs, CouoHs, WEAK sroM-
AoH AND GENERAL DEBmITY, INDIGESTION,
CRAMP AND PAIN IN SroMAc ,BoWEL CCpPLANT,
CoLIo, DIARRHoEA, CHOLERA, de-, &c.
And for Fever and Ague,
there is nothing better. 1t has been favorably
known for more than twenty five years to be the
ONLY SURE SPECIE
for the many diseases incident to the human
family
Internally and Externally
it works equally sure.
What stronger fro,f of these facts can b" pro.
dueed than the following letter received UaSO-
lioit9d from Rev. a. W. Curtis:
RoWEo, MAooMB Co.. Mich, July 0, 1860.
MzssRs. J. N. HARRIS Il Co.
GtatlemeA:-The confidence have in Perry
Davis Pain Killer aS u remedy for Colds, Coughs
Burns, Sprains and Rheumatism, for the cure
of which have success fully usedit, induces me
to cheeriully recommend its virtues to others.
A few months ago had recourse to il to de-
stroy felon although mad never heard ofits
being sed for that purpose, but having suffer
ID intensely from II former one, aud having no
other remedy at hand, applied the Pain Kill
er freely for about fifteen minutes NJ evening,
and re peated the application very briefly the
next morning, which entirely destroy cd the fell
on, and increased my confidence in the utility
0f'h' r'mSD'' '0uIS a. WY ". CURTIS,
Minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
THE PAIN KILLER
has been tested in every variety of climate, and
by almost every nation known to Americans
1t is the almost constant companion and inesti-
mable frien Of the missionary and the travel
or, on sea and land, and no one should travel on
our LAKES or RIVERS WITHOUT 1T.
Be sure you call for ana get the genuine Pain
Kller, as many worthless nostrums are attemp-
ted to be sold on the great reputation Of this
valuable medicine.
80 Directions accompany each bottle.
Sold by Dealers everywhere.
Price rs cts, so cts, and 81 per bottle.
j. N. HARRIS & CO.,
Proprietors for the Western g. Southern States.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by J. Dodge e.
Son, Macarthur, a. N. IL j. W. Cozad, Allens'
vile, j. Nj. Keenan,, Hamdon, Samuel Griffin,
Londonderry, Roberts & Samuel, Columbus,
and by Druggists generally throughout the U.
States and Canadas.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
Large First Glass Weekly Paper.

Devoted to the same score Of fPra,tical Farming
Affairs as heretofore given in the Ohio Cultiya.
tor. and besides this, give complete MARKET
REPORTS, Notices Of Sales, Importations, Ex-
changes and Statistics Of Live Stock, Standing
and Performances of Horses Notices Of Agricul-
tural Societies, All manner of Field News, Ad-
ventures in the Saddle, Shooting, Fishing and
Manly Sports with . choice and liberal Lunch Of
Family Miscellany.
FIELD NOTES will be alarge, double eight
page sheet, published every week, jumping alive
with rich and funny things which We dare not
put in the Ohio Cultivator. A sample No. will
be ready about the middle Of December, and sent
free to all applicants who desire to subscribe or
use it for getting up clubs.
TERMs-Sinele copy, 50 year; five copies for
Ss ten copies for as, and copy extra to the get
tcr-up of every club of ten. Payment, as usual
in advance. s. d. HARRIS, Editor,
Nov. go, 1860--4w. Columbus, o.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
SENATE.

Mr.. Crittendeu offered the follow.
ing:
WHEREAS. Tue Union is in danger,
and it is difficult, If not impossible,
for Congress to concur by the requis.
tic majority, 50 as to enable it to take
such measures to recommend to the
States such amendments to the Con-
stitution as are necessary to avert the
Danger; and, WHEREAS, In SO great
an emergency the opinion and judy
ment OF the people ought to be hearG
therefore,
Re8oLved, That provision be made
by law, without delay, for taking the
sense ofthe people aud submitting to
them the following resolutions:
The Clerk then read the Critten-
den Resolutions, already published.
Mr.. Crittenden said something
must be done. 1t would be an open
shame to the Government if ruin be
allowed to come upon the country
The sacrifice made was comparatively
worthless. The peace and safety Of
this great country were purchased SO
cheaply. BE would appeal with con.
fidence to the people. They have
the greatest interest in the Govern
ment. He had confidence that the
people would give good advice.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
Settlement by Guardian.

NOTICE is hereby given that James Hook,
IN Guardian of Elizabeth Ann Atkinson, has
filed in the Probate Court of Vinton County his
accounts and vouchers for inspection and final set
tlement, and that.they will be passed upon by
said Court on the 14th day ofJanuary, A. D.
1881. B:P. HEWITT, Prob Judge.
Dec. 20, 1ss0.-sv.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10


galleries bO instantly cleared. This
motion was seconded by number Of
voices, amid hissss and whiStlings in
the galleries.
Mr.. Bright, in the chair, ordered the
Sergeant.at arms 10 clear the gallery.
The Kisses now broke out again.
Mr.. Yulee moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Mason hoped thar the Senate
would not adjourn till the dignity Of
the Senate was asserted.
The ayes and noes were called on
the motion to clear she galleries. The
motion was carried.
The Sergeant alarms cleared the
galleries.
Mr.. Mason said no did not intend
the ladies' gallery should be cleared.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Stevens introduced resolution
requesting the President to communi-
cate to the HUuse, il not Incompatible
with the public intrest, the condition
Of the forts, arsenals and other proper
ty at Charleston; whether any meas
ureS have been taken to garrison and
put them in a good condition since it
became evident that South Carolina
intended TO secede; what troops were
there the and now; whether any or,
ders had been given to reinforce Fort
Moultrie since it has been seized by
the insurgents, and what orders have
given to the officers, and whether any
vessels OF war have been ordered
their since the seizure OF the same by
the rebels
Without coming to conclusion on
the subjuct, the House adjourned till
"Wednesday.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
HOUSE.

Mr.. Hutchins presented a report of
a meeting in Jefferson, Ohio, repudi
atius the idea Ola compromise on the
part of the North, and endorsing the
sentiments Of Senators Wade, Hale
and others.
Mr.. Cox said these resolutions were
conceived in hypocrisy and hatched in
disunion,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-01-10
HOUSE..

The House took up the resolution
offered on Monday by Mr.. Davis, In
diana, instructiDg the Judiciary com.
mittee to inquire into the report at
any time what legislation has become
nee essary, if any, on the part of Con-
gress an account OF the secession po-
sition assured by South Carolina.
Mr. Howard, of Michigan, was un-
willing to vote on the resolution, as
it contained abstract propoSitions,-
He desired the whole subject should
be referred 20 a select committee OF
five, with instructions requiring them
to enquire whether any Executive of.
ticer has been or is now treating or
holding communication with any per-
son Or persons concerning the forts or
other public property at Charleston.
or whether any demand has bjen
made for their surrender; itso BY
whom, and what answer has been
givel; what orders have been given
to ships.oI.war; whether the Custom.
house, Post. Office, Arsenal and other
public buildings at Charleston have
been seized, and if so to obtain the
particulars; whether any revenue cut
ter has been captured, and ifsO has
any effort been made to reeapture the
same; and that the committee have
power to send for persons or papers,
and take testimony, and report from
time to time such facts as may be ma.
terial to the national welfare.