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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-10-18

West the 29,h, has arrived. Gen Butler M
stored civil law in New Orleans on the Esd
ult.. and has ordered all the citissns, male and
female, above the ags Of 10 to take the oath
Of allegiance before Oct Let on pain Of impris-
onment and con6seation Of property. A num-
Der of guerillas from the country above. on
the right bank Of the river, came down to the
city on the 22d and surrendered themselves.
In had become disguised with the kfe Of
outlswry they had been leading, Thy say
that hundreds morn would eecaps On the frat
opportunity.
LOuisvlLLs. Oct 5th.-Ths rebels. In large
force, evacuated Bardstown yesterday morn.
ing, at 10 o'clock. Eight hous afterwards
Gen. Van Cleave. leading the advances Of Crit
tenden's corps. entered the town. He was
pursuing the rebels this morning.
FaEDEsIcE. Nd. Oct: 6th.-PMsident Lin.
coin was enthusiastically received BY = large
eoncourse Of soldiers and citisens yesterday.
The President spoke briefly, thanking tho
soldiers for the good servic~ they had rwnderrd.
and the energy they has shown and hardships
endured; aud to the citizens, for the devotion
they had shown the glorious cause.
WASHINGTON, OCT. 6th.-Is il confidently
asserted that LEES army u in full retreat.
The report that the sick and wounded. togesh'
or with the cannon. had been ssnt up thu val
ley, u confirmed BY % many sources that
there can b. but little doubt ofits correctness,
The general opinion b that the rebels will tall
back on Gordonsvills and the line ofths Rspi.
dan river, where they eau BIZ in full communi'
cation with Richmond.
5000 persons have already oAsred them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

The Rebels have been driven across the Black
water at Franklin by the Union force, which Ii
placed at 500. While the Rebel account 10 silent
concerning their loss, it is claimed that ours was
three killed and several wounded. 1t is asserted
that the Union force contemplated u raid on the
railroad bet Petersburg and Weldon"
The Dispatch places force at Suffolk at IL 800,
commanded by Maior-Gen. Peek 500 infantry,
9, 500 cavalry, three batteries of artillery.
The yellow fever continues to rage at Wilmington,
H. c. A large number of families have fled into the
country. The Mayor has issued an address calling
for help, as the disease Is spreading ana inc phybi
clans are exhausted.
A dispatch dated Chattanooga, the 9th, says
"Ihe people of Nashville citizens and solders-are
near siarN alton. No provisions can be had from the
North. The place is completely invested. The
Yankees are foriyiDg"
The Ilhfg of the Both, "learns from Mr.. Crocker,
chief OF the army intelligence otce, that be hes sue
ceeded IN Obtaining complete LETS OF csfuallles ia
the batllesat and near Manassas, and also complete
lets of the casualties in all the battles IN Maryland,
EXCEPT IN the brIgGdes OF Anderson and jenkins {.
Our entire losses IN the Manassas battles do not eX-
coed $50, and those in the engagements IN Mary
land between 5 GOO and 600. These losses, heavy
and painful az they are, are much lighter than the
public had been led TO believe. Beyond doubt they
are less than one-lourth OF those sustained by The
enemy
HE truth Of ths statement will be understood
when il is remembered that we took upward OF
5000 Rebel prisoners and buried 1900 or 1900 OF
their dead.
The ITaig demands that Richmond be released
from martGllaw, and the Provost Marshal dsmssed
on the ground that there il longer any necessity
for either.
Ii announced that the steamer Kate ran the block
ade and anchored near Smithvll e, at the mouth OF
the Cape Fear, on Ihurtday morning last, aud the
next morning arted for Wilmington.
The Grenada appeal says that "a msgDihcen'
army il being organized west Of the Mississippi
that will sweep that part of the country clear o.
" Yankee inyadeIs."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
THE WAR In KENTUCKY.
A BATTLE PRESUMED IN PROGRESS.

LOUISVILLE Friday Oct. ,, 1864
The order enforced for the past two weeks against
the sale Of liquors has been rescnded AID business
resumed its accustomed channels.
Gen. Bragg has Issued a proclamation threatening
an immediate and vigorous enforcement Of tho Con-
federste Conscription act in all parts of Kentucky
under control OF the Rebels.
Adyices from Mount Washington Of this afternoon
state that on the approach Of Gen. Crittendens d.
vision large Rebel force retreated one and Tall
miles from there.
Crit;enden's force was then drawn up in line Of
battle, and an Ohio battery being placed IN posi-
ton. simultaneously, Gen. RouReaus commenced
surrounding the enemy.
Soon after volleys OF Irusketry were fred, and 1t
ia presumed general engagement, took place.
Mr. MARYLAND, Agent of the POstOdlce Depart
ment, has arrived with two wagon loads Of mails
from Nashville up TO the 10Th ult.
The van Of Gen. Buelfs wagon-train, consisting
of 500 wagons, has just reached Louisville, the
rear resting OH Salt River - miles distant, and
coming up rapidly.
Refugees from the interior Of Kentucky are re-
turning homeward 10 she rear Of our army.
The cars Of the Louisville and Frankfort Railroad
proceeded few miles beyond Lagrange to-day. No
Rebels were seen. 1t is supposed the cars will
commence running regularly next Monday.
Tie reports Of the burning of bridges over the
Kentucky River near Frankfort are false, although
it s thought they will be destroyed as soon as our
forces approach them.
The Rebels threaten to burn Lexington aud Frank
fort if compelled TO evacuste those places.
The Southern telegraph line has been opened, and
10 working to Bowling Green this evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
FRON THl ARNY OF TIE POTOMAC.
THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION BY THE ARMY.
Salvos of Artillery and Hearty Welcome
REVIEW OR TIE SEVERAL ARNY CORPS.

special pispstoh TO The N. Y. Tribune.
WAsnIxoroy, Friday Oct 3. 1862.
A dispatch has just been received from Gen.
McClellan's headquarters at Sandy Hook, saying
that the President was received with salvos of arti-
ery aud the most hearty, spontaneous demonttra-
tions Of welcome from the soldiers, upon whom his
presence was having an excellent influence.
y Telegraph Correspondent OF the Associated Press
HEApQUAKTRKs OF THE ARar on TnE foT0sAc,{
Oct. 3 1852. :
The President, in company with Gen. Mcclellan,
reviewed to-day the several corps of the Army OF
the Potomac, beginning with that of Gen. Burnside,
near the mouth Of the Anetam, and concluding with
that of Gen. Franklin at Baskerville, and those OF
Gems. Porter and Reynolds.
At the review Of each corps the people collected in
large numbers and manifested the greatest entbusi-
asm in meeting the President and Little Mac"
The prevailing spirit Of loyalty was clearly indi-
Gated by the greetings which on every hand Were
showered upon the distinguished men, Gen. Nc
Clellan was most enthusiastically cheered by the
soldiers The President sfer visiting Gen. Richard
son, who lies near by, will, in the morning, be es-
corted to Frederick, where Lie will take special
train for Washington.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

The following il list of her passengers:
Me Dufhrow, Gen. J. s. Ellis Capt. W. ID. Gosse. II.
r. Capt huox and vie, r. ;. NaubosbTeck, j. Levy, y A.
Nes.er Mis-. &. Chaplin J. ". Ford, C. ". Wickt G.. NJ
Cole George Webster wife ard family; Dr. Perkins Mrs
n Scott T. Van Name r. L. Wilder fred Anscatiu nj, Ms-
Foster Madame Bn0so. r. Meyer. j. {. Haredon aud wife
Carlos Veer j. Linio, A. Blown 4. Pyra, n. w. Peek
Lyon Goo Gibbs. G. f. Endicoti, Nj. highlander, X. T. VII
kns, Mr. Sparks. A. Dougherty
Panama papers contain advices from Vaparaiso
to Sept. 2, and Calao 18TH
The President Of Peru lad proposed TO Congress
several alterations in the finance laws, among others
to establish a moderate duty on certain articles now
admitted free the object being to enable the Govern
ment to carry ont the gradual repeal Of the export
duties on all metals.
The treaty with Prussia bad been formally ap-
proved. BY it the issuing of letters of narque is
abandoned.
President San Roman of Peru would lie installed
on Oct. 4.
The Peruvian Congress had disapproved of the
loan recently negotiated in London, and asked the
Executive to take measures for tho suspension Of all
operations connected herewith.
The Peruvian bark Adelante had arrived at Callao
from the West IIebrides with go passengers, men
women and children. They are to be employed in
agricultural purposes, and were contracted for on
same principle as the Chinese.
An attempt at revolution at La Paz, Bolivar, on
the 10TH headed by Gen. Perez had failed for want
of vitality.
News from Central America is unimportant.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
Brigndicr-Gen. Corcernn and the Tnni-
mnny General Committee.

The following ia copy Of the letter which Brig
Gen. Corcoran sent TO the Tainmany General Com
mittee, resigning HE place "a n member. The gen
tleman Mr.. james Hayes proposed 10 I'll his place,
is one Of the present Councmen for tie lower Sem
atorial District:
HHADqUAHrgKs CoHcOHaS's IErH LEGi0s,
Anon HorsE, \. Y, Sept 20, iotI
To The General COMMITTEE u TGnrGHV HGHf
GgvrLEyEN: respectfully tender resignation e. n.ni
bs Of vouf honorable body need scarcely you that
hi. step H. taken because viii be unable 70 dcAarg. tho
duss having sou oil aware, the responsibilities which
eneross ny tine # present
take this occasion you whrfleft thanfs for
your hind thouf and your efforts ~ NY behrf while
usoner Of war IA the South epd erprcs. the hope
tbs sbe always be worthy Of your hdence md
beg 20 sugzett the OF my respected fnd r james
Have. Of the Fourteenth Ward asIny successoT.
/ remain, with great respect,
Your most sbcoent terant
MICHAEL COBCORAN, bns Gen. u. 5. V.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
From San Francisco.

SAN FRANcIscO, Cal Wedne sday, Oct. I, IEb9
The steamer Sonora has sailed for Panama, carry
lug $4,000 in treasure for New-lork, Si3o 600 for
England. and 100000 for the National Sanitary
Committee.
The California State Fair opened to day at Sacra-
mento. The show of cattle extensive. The Fair is
otherwise distinguished by the attendance Of the
many candidates for the United States Senatorship.
Immigration from the Southern counties of the
State TO the new Colorado mines continues to be
quite extensive. while tho Mexicans from Sonora
are lockng there in large numbers. A large pro-
speeding party fitting out TO go far into the un-
explored country and mako an examination Of the
yarious mountainous districts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
The Rebel Blnck-FIag Propo,itiOn-an
Important Bnrtle 10 take place This
Week-The Emancipation Proctnmn-
tion-A Tremendous, Military Struggle
Predicted.
FORTRESS MoSRoE. Thur'dsy, Oct 2, loo2

FORTRESS MoSRoy, Thur'dsy Oct 2, 1904
The fap-of-truce boat Metamora arrived here TO-
dav from Aiken's Landing. She brought down
about dozen passengers, one Of whom reports that
tie Rebel Congress has resolved in all future actions
to hoist the black flag and to ex.erminate the Union
lists, without granting quarter.
The Richmond Wig Of Oct Gays: "Informs-
ton from Gen. Lees army indicates that an import
ant battle is impending and will take place at the
close Of this week. Gen. McClellans army is on
this side of the Potomac and is advancing The
Rebel army is in excellent condition and eager for
the fray"
The Hing Ieals Of President Lincolns procla
nation as ordaning seryile Instruction in the
Confederate Staies and says it is not misunderstood
North or South 1t is dash Of the pen TO destroy
four thousand millions Of our property, aud is as
much as bid for the slaves TO rise in insuuecton
with the assurance Of aid from the whole military
aud naval power Of the United States. 1t speaks Of
ths cruelty Of the Administration and says Butler is
a saint compared with HE master.
Our military operations, says The Wig, arc
lerceforth to assume very grave character. The
fend's new programme will necessarily destroy all
terms between us. The next campaign will be
tremendous one, DOM lJf tuc MbthlJuCc una chaI-
scer Of the operations. Let our authorities prepare
The whole strength of cur people for the tremendous
check. The enemy is making great preparations, at
vel ss issuing fendish proclamatioos. We must
respond with equal energy. If we DO not we are
bst But we will do it.
The Wig says: Yesterday the Yankees advanced
N Warenton, taking the sick and wounded prison
'r, and paroling them. The movements Of Lee and
Jackson were toward that place on Saturday last,
ut their exact movement is not known. II 10
Dough to know that our Generals understand what
hey are about.
james River was never lower than now. In the
Nightorhood of Lynchburg, person can walk
srOss on the rocks without wetting his feet.
An army post-ofiice has been established at Win
serer. TO that point is a daily stage from Staun-
tQ.
Dispatch from Memphis, 2Sth ult., says there il
ionews Of Importance.
The Spanish frigate which arrived here Yesterday
frs salute to-day, which was responded to from
Fctress Monroe.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
Nt"s from Richmopd-Reports Relative 10
the Rebel Army-Tho Rebel Losses at
Mauassas

fr'n Our Special Correspondent.
FORTRESS MONROE. Thursdsy, Oct. 2, lsC2.
lie Richmond papers Of the 18th and Goth ut. are
q hand' but devoid Of special interest, they being
MED generally with extracts from Northern papers,
especially with accounts of the late battles.
zhe D'spdteh Of the 10Th thinks it singular that
nahing can be obtained concerning the Rebel army
OF the Upper Potomac. "Our latest accounts from
"nchester," says The Di.patch, state that move
Mnss there were active and heavy trains of supplies
wee being sent forward 70 our forces Recruits
Lien. Leo" A'''-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
From IL ansns City.

KAssAs CRY. Friday, Oct 8 IoDE ,
Tho Santc Fe Mail with dates TO the I'D OF
September has arrived. There is no news Of I'M
portance.
Passengers report all quiet along the route.
Gov. Connolly, who has been affected with q
painful inirmity for number Of years, goes East to
procure surgical aid.
During his absence, Secretary Amey assumes the
Executive duties Of the Territory.
Gen. Carlton arrived at Santa Fe on the 10th OF
Sept, and assumed command Of tho Department.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

troops, who regard IL as eviucing warm personal
interest in their condition and welfare He has now
gone to Gen. Nee ean's headquarters. 1t ID IN,
derstood that be will 90 through all the camps, ana
visit the battle-ground of Antieta before returning
to Washington.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

GIN. SpIYoLA CoaMIssIoSED.-F. Is. Spinola has
received his commission as Brgndier-General OF
Volunteers, and will Immediately 90 to the scene OF
active duty at the head Of the Empire Brigade.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
Railroad Casualty.

CHATHAM, G. w. Friday. Oct 3, 1852
p. j.. Satler, passenger on the express tram
going West, was instantly killed to-day while try
ing TO jump on the train while 1t was in notion
Joseph Mercer, also a passenger, was 90 padiy ID
iured that he 10 not expected 10 live.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

Deaths of Soldiers.

Tie following ID list Of soldiers who died during
the month OF September, 1867, In the General
ii ospital al Newport News, Va:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

Feeling for the Encmy-A Reconnaissance
as fur ms nnrtinsburg-A brilliant sEir-
mish between Plensanton's Cavalry ana
thc Encmy-Woundedn md tzissing-Thc
Rebel Army between Bunker Hill ana
WincI,estcr-L ongstrect Wounded-Con-
dillon OF the Rebel Army-The Whole
Country Lnid WASTE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

Jas. Scsndlsn, C. 7 Mass.
Benz. 4. Bacon, II, % N. Y.
Fran. Gregory, y. 30 n. Y.
Henry A. TenDy, r, GIN H.
VIM. w. Hobart, a. % Mass.
Albert ID. Rude, II, 81 N. Y.
J. Vandervoort, r 81 n. Y.
Cor. &. ID. Labolt, y, 81 N. Y.
j. Trump, X. 2 Md.
q y. Ayers, wsg'r, Gen. Por.
terra Division.
&. Patterson, | 40 Pa.
s. Howard. X. o Mass.
Sam. Murphy. q, n Pa.
Philip O'Kooko, ID. 81 n. Y.
VIM. Littleheld, G, 10 Mass.
Edward Moore. !, 81 N. Y.
Chas. +. Harris, |. 10 Mass.
". W. Vinegar, ID, "a n. Y.
Thos. w. Winter, ID, 7 Pa. X.
Peter , innegan. A. 70 Mass.
Jos. Ringlei. q, ~ Ia.
Hirsm >. Beers, Is, Z Mass.
Jcsper n. Damn. ID. 100 Pa.
sol0msn Boggs, c, 20 lbd.
q. sgt. Vim. Smith, G, ~ NY.
Jacob Conrad. Y, . Pa. X.
Michl. Dli.coll, u. 80 N. Y.
Thos. Smith, Il, 20 Mass.
A. Overscker, I'm. Y. Iud. Bat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

WIN. Resrden, r. Gel.
NJ. Robinson, G, 81 Pa.
j. La lombard. Il IL n. Y.
Josse Bullock. II, 81 y. y.
J. G. Zeigler, {, ~ Pa.
n. Jrimbie, q. 100 Ia.
Anpy McKrlane. ID. Il Pa.
Geo liesrtz. c, 10 n. y.
81. Buttolpb, l., ! Mum.
Henry Merrai. i, ~ N. Y.
X Stumbling, ID, II Ia.
Jos. Carpenter, II, LOG Pa.
J.. POLAND, q, ~ 20
Pat. MckeeveT, G. 10 N. Y.
Jas Downy, 4. 70 y. y.
Felix Money. ID. 10 N. Y.
SGT. Jas Davis. |. 81 N. J.
VIM. Sims. IL, ~ Ind.
TLos. Singleton. ID, ~ Pa.
Rebt. Logan. G. 100 Pa.
Geo II. McCsnn, ID, 70 "a.
Alfred Overholser, q, u Pa.
Benz. A. Ham, A. 8 \. II.
John 0fs1g. {. 50 ia.
Cbas. A. Peyton, ID, Z Mas.
Michl. Persons, u. 81 N. Y.
Mat. Fuss. II, ~ n. Y.
Tho, Kincsid, q, 8 Ohio.
Jas. Mclean. ID, 81 n. y.
William Murte, q, I n. ].
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
FROM AsPINWALL.

The steamship Northern Light, Capt. Tinklepaugh,
from Aspinwall Sept. IS, arrived last night. The
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
THE REBEL CONGRESS IN AFEVEK'
"0ur Southern Brethren" ExasperaIed'

THE NORTH THREATENED wIrHOREST VENGEANCE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04
IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH.

THE EFFECT OF EMANCIPATION
The national Republican., 1862-03-04

10 AL WEON IT xAY CONC1RN.
Application having been made under the cot Of -
jane, 1850, for the reissue Of the land Warrans Dc
so,ibsd hsf:n, which are alleged g hsvs been ios,
following he description Of each warrant, : aev
oertinoas Of like tenor Will be Issued, novalsd Oh
lection should then appear.
No loS SIT, for 70 ssres, Issued under the set Of
September, 1850, in the name Of John Barton, aad
No. 1898, for 100 sores, issued under the act o.
March, 1855, in the name Of George W. Warren, and
Was granted October 5, ls6s-Msfch Is, 1872
No 96 ,lS6, for 100 sores, Issued upder the act OF
March, 1855 In the name Of Barnab0 Cook, and was
March, 1855, In the name Of Thomas johnson, and
was granted June 81, lsSs-Aarch 10, 1862
No 9o,6l6, for 100 acres, issued under the act of
March lsSS, In the name Of Ab gail, widow Of Jone
than Bard, and was granted August !, lsSS-Maroh
No: I'm, for 100 sores, isaed under the ct o.
child Of Elijah Tssker, dsoeased, aud was granted
September 10Th, ls58-Maroh I'D. 1850:
No. 4oSs9, for i20 acres, Issued under the aet q
and VS. granted January sS, lsbs-Msreh %, 1852.
No 81 ,l6o, for i2o acres, Issued under the aSt OF
March, 1855, In the name Of Jordan Hunt, and was
granted August !, ls6e-March -, 1868.
No. q, ,2!s, for 100 acres Issued under the aot o.
March n the ~ name OF hsIsina ,saa smith, and
No. 81 eS4, for 100 sores, i.sued under the 40,
of March, 1855, In the name Of Jacob Byadsr, and
was granted August 10, l8b6-Msy 8, 1861
No. IS Az for 100 acre., Issued under the act Of
March, 1855, In the name Of Charlotte, widow o.
Walter Cole, and was granted January 20, 1866
JOSEPH 4. BARRETT,
Commissioner.
The national Republican., 1862-03-04
DY BONTZ d GRI FIFTH, Auctioneers,
u No. 80 ScpepM street, beccen and X
POSlTTVE SALE OF A STOCK or DEP Goods,
FINCY 4 - y MILLINERY GOODS, ETC.

POsl1IvE SALE OF A STOCK OF DEP GOODS
FANCY 4 ID u MILLINERY GOODS, E7C
On TU UEsDAY morning March 4th, CO nmencing
at 10 o'clock and ccntnu ns daily, and in the even
hog at IN o'ceck, until the whole stock s disposed
Of, we will sell, at the store Of Mesers 8. Il W MEr
EsBEsG, No. 4s, Center Market Space. under the
Ayesue House, thsie entire stock OF Goods, com
Rusi.n Sable Cloaks, Capss and victorines,
Mink, Squirrel, Fitch, Stone Martin, Water Mink
clo.as, Z and and !. c.p.., v.o.oriu..,
Fine $50, @ im.nt ut of ciildrsus' Fancy Fur.,
Cent? Fur Col ers and Gloves,
"''' nSef anu nonasJ ALSO St'Ase H''es'
Ca icoa, Delsinss, Berages, Challi.s,
Aouslins, Valeucies, Fancy Silks,
Sheeting and Shirtng Cottons,
Linen Sheetings. Towela, Maj kins Table Cloths,
Clo.hs, Oassimerss sBd Casnetts,
Silk, Velvet and o her We tings
ALSO,
foe assortment Of Cloaks, Manti'las and Du,
Broche, Stella and woolen Shawls,
MILLINERY GOODs:
Fine fr. nsh Flowers, Ribbons,
Ruches. Trimmings Of eli kinds,
Embroideries Lsces 4 tgipgs,
Cambric Bands, Iniertiogs, Az &c !
Together With 9 general assortment Of Dry and
Sale positive, wi hout regard TO weather.
Tenn, oash. BONTZ 4 GRIFFITH,
feb I'D AucuorcCri.
The national Republican., 1862-03-04

On ordering the bin to a third reading, the
yeas and nays were ordered. Carried.
Yess--Hessrs. Byinston. Csian, Edmondston,
Given. Hit., Mohun. Morgan. hulloy, Raub,
Nsys.Tsssrs. Grinder, Lewis. Murtagh, and
Riohards-l. -...... .... -
). ~. C.ilan said he hoped gentlemen would toe
u ~. r Richards .aid he regretted that this sub.
jsot had been introduced here. But the issue
Is coming 10 which every man wtll have to "tcS
the narkn on this question: But Congress will
do rs II shall see 1t, whether We oppose the
question or not: He vas n favor OF xocllsnlng
slavery in this District a. soon as II can be con.
sistently brought about. Il there man here
who will, in this enlightened age, stand up and
cay he 10 In favor Of slaveryi All know u to
the great cause Of the ws I9S VIII nsys
ia here now, 10 disturb our councils.
Mr. Mulloy said he was the man who was In
favor Of slavery. Shall We be told that we
cannot petition Congress on this subject! Whom
niggerism grows 70 suoh enor%ity NOR 10 this Y . Dls
70 speak out. He felt that he was expressing
the will Of his constituents whom he opposed
the abolition Of slavery.
Mr.. Richards said We have no means Of know.
ing how our constituents feel on this subject.
No test has been made before the people on
this matter. He did not believe We would rep.
resent the sentiments Of our constituents BY
voting against the abolition Of slavery In this
The resolution then passsd-ysas 10, nays s..
A bin from the upper Board, appropristing
$3.50 for repairs in The western market, was
passsd.
NJ. Wilson, from the Committee Of Ways and
Means, reported a bill to establish n Ash
wharf. Laid on the table, and made the special
order for next Monday.
Mr.. Grinder reported bill In relation to Ger.
tain nuisances. Referred to next meeting.
Mr.. Given, from the Committee on Claims, re:
ported bills for the relief Of John B. Dennis and
Thos. Joyce, and others; snd they were passed:
The same committee asked To be discharged
from the consideration Of the claim OF b. T.
Watson. Granted.
A bin from the upper Board for the payment
| Of the assessors for the last annual assessment
| OF property. Passed.
( biil in relation to the disbursements Of sp
priasions for markets was referred to the Com
mittss ON Police.
A bill in relation to the sale Of GOAL. Referred
/ to tho Committee on POLICE.
An aot to authorize the laying OF wateI
main In Thirteenth street. Referred 10 the
Committee on Water.
An aot Il, relation to an examination Of the
condition Of the Alexandria and Washington
railroad. Adopted.
Mr.. Morgan offered resolution asking Con
gress to repair those streets, avenues, cutters
Gc., which have been damaged BY Government
wagons, DO. Passed.
The Board then adjourned.