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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

New YORK, April 6-The steamer Columbia
from Havana the 30th, has arrived.
Confederate buyers were much chagrined that
no powder was at Havana. 10000 pounds sold
at 15c. pound. Ii would bring dollar more
on the 18th.
Dates from Vera Cruz are 70 the LIST. and Mex
leo to the 2oth.
Vice Admiral Juren was recalled.
Gen. Robles was executed on the 23d for trea-
son.
President Jusrez dumands that Almonte be
given up. The Frei ch refuse.
Comonfort has been appointed BY Juarez Mill
tary Governor of the State of Tamaulipas
The steamer Philadelphia, at Havana on the
10Th, from Fort Pickens, brought nine refugees.
and one sutler from the rebel ca mp. who ran
away. taking ten thousand dollars in gold, and a
large amount of Confederate scrip.
0nly 500 rebel soldiers were at Pensacola
Fort McRae had been abandoned. The fort at
the eastern end of Santa Rosa Island had been
taken By the Union troops.
Peace had been restored in Honduras
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

FORTRESS MoSRoE. April l6-The course re-
Gently pursued by the AUTH rites here in refer
ence to Southern newspapers frequently received
by flags of truce deprives the public of news
which is often of considerable importance and
always of the greatest interest. Until within a
short time there has been obstacle in the way
of obtaining such papers for the use of the North
ern press, but at present none are allowed TO be
received, and those which find their way to head
quarters are not allowed to be seen by cores
pondents.
FORTRESS MoxRoE. April l7.-There was some
firing this morning by the rebel batteries to the
left of Yorktown, but no damage done.
An extensive smoke has been rising all day
from Newport News, leading to the belief that
preparations making to evacuate it. 1t Ia 5
ceased to he a position of Importance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
From Baltimore.

BALrMoRE. April 1.-THE following reliable
information relative to the visi, of the French
Minister to Norfolk seems TO justify particular
mention:
OF the French war steamer Gassendie. received
telegraphic dispatch via Cherry Stone to repair
Immediately to Alexandra for the French minis
ter.
The Gassendie proceeded forthwith and re
turned to Hampton Roads, without even giving
the commandant time to stop in Washington, and
after paving brief visit to Gen. Wool and Flag
Officer GOldsborO. the GasseDdie went to Nor
folk. whence the French Minister was TO proceed
To Richmond
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
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Noon Reports.
w SHIN TON NEWS
Banks Occupies Mount Jackson.
C.sPTgRE of LOCOMOTIVES
AFFAIRS AT YORKTOWN.
TIE FIOTLLA UP THE RAPPAHANN0CK
LATER FROM FORT PILLOW
MORTAR BOATS At WORK,
G O n O. H T. ~ - 10 ~ a L .
C.sPTURE of LOCOMOTIVE
AFFAIRS AT YORKTOWN.
THE FlOTLLA UP THE RAPPAHANNOCK
LATER FROM FORT PILLOW
MORTAR BOATS AT WORK.
ONG RES SION AL


WASHINGTON, April l6-The special dispatch
to the ~ Y Tribune says: The Finance Com
miitee of the Senate have as yet decided nothing
respecting the tax bill. AT their sessions yester
day and to-day they occupied what time was left
them by the numerous committees pressing the
exemption of this and that interest from taxa
ton. Leading Senators say that the bill will 60
to the House within a week after il comes from
the committee.
The rumor is general that Secretary Stanton
has resigned in consequence of difference of opin
ions between him and the President touching the
movement of troops,
Every day new barbarities perpetrated by the
rebels come to light. This week two soldiers
who had struggled from the ranks on the march
from Manassas to Catlets were found, il is re-
ported on good authority, by the roadside with
their throats cut from TO
The farm bill is promised speedily from the
Ways and Means Committee.
Intercepted letters from Frederick sburg state
that the rebel force at and near that place mum
Der nearly %, 600. They are in constant motion.
The HeraId's special says:
There are strong indications of important
changes in the Cabinet within a few DAYS.
Congress has at last began to take notice of
the censorship exercised over the press. There
are indications that 1t will be either speedily abol-
ished or essentially modified.
The Navy Department has invited propositions
by mail telegraph to the 3Uth inst, at noon,
with general specifications and plans for the CON
struction Of one or more gunboats for the Missis
sipp and Gulf service with two turrets on the
plan OF the Ericsson battery for Inch guns;
thickness of the iron plates to be eight inches;
the sides to be plated with iron of three inches
thickness, one or two layers to extend two and Il
half feet below the load line; the vessels not to
be less than 300 feet in length and Do feet in
breadth and not to draw over feet of water
when loaded and ready for service, and to be pro-
PEELED by screws; to insure a speed of nine knots
per hour through the water, and state time and
price.
The Secretary of the Treasury it is said has
decided to rdeem twenty per cent. in cash of the
certificates of Indebtedness issued before the 7tl
inst 1t is thought he will receive forty per cent
additional of these certificates in payment of the
bonds he may thereafter sell.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
!, Nicholas. Eureka and Logan. the former

S. Nicholas. Eureka and Logan. the former
ubunted with two guns
As far a. could be learned, there we're no rebel
soldiers on the neck os land lying between the
P.tomAe and Rsppal,annock. excepting a few
pfket cavalry composed Of Marylanders 70 pre-
vsnt the escape Of negroes.
sOn the 18th inst. the feet lay OF the Rarpa
hfnnock. about hfsy miles belo. Freiericksb,.rg.
OR feet captured the sloop Reirdeer. loaded
w:th oysters, shad. cedar posts. and carpet bags,
containing quantity Of clothing Tor The rebels,
fem which il was ascertained the rebels were
elacuating Fredericksburg. and talking Of burn
iIsy the town 10 keep 1t from falling into our
hsnds.
The feet then proceeded up the rves 10 Col
HISS creek, and there cut out two very fine
sebOoners.
The War Department TO day received the fol-
lc.wing. dated Cairo, April is:
The mortars opened on Fort Pillow on the
18th inst. and soon cleared the river Of all YES
s5s. Our shells fell in the camp. The rebel
works are strong and extensive Two deserters
came board the gunboats and say that ex-
lieut.. Thomas Huger. late Of the United States
navy, is in command of Fort Pillow, and that
Cen Pillow and Com Hollins have gone below
The following has been received At the War
Ifgartmen,. -
troops occupied Mount jackson at O'Clock this
morning, and are now in front OF Reeds Hill,
w.here the enemy appear 10 be in force The
people report that they intend 10 give battle
tsere. They resisted our advance in order 10
gain time for burning of bridges. railway cars.
esgines, &c. which had accumulated At the ter
finus Of the road, but our movement was 50
sadden and the retreat Of the rebels precip-
tate that We were enabled to save the bridges,
two locomotives and some cars
All these had been prepared with combussible
bacterial for instant conhagration. Many prison
els have been taken aud several horses captured
from tie enemy. The troaps have acted admi-
1bly. Col. Caroll's brigade. of Gen. Shields
division. led the advance on the back road 10 the
rtar of Mount jackson, and Gen. Mccall ON the
turnpike. Gen. Williams, with his main Division
brought up the reserved column.
We shall occupy New Market 10 night.
Gen. Shields has so far recovered as 10 CON-
roand his Division in person.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

sr TELEsRArH-
cincinnati Market.

CfSefNNATi. April IT,
Flour very dull and prices nominal: small sales
Of fancy az & 25@4 20; superfne cannot be
sold AZ over 81
Wheat dull and 2td3c lower; rel s5G9Oc and
white 9G@95c.
Oats 29c
Whisky closed dull at Isl &c; l9c was asked in
the morning
Provisions quiet and unchanged; not much
demand for any article.
Bulk sides sold at IA @5c: no buyers at over
4sfc at the close.
Shoulders declined TO &c.
No demand for mess pork.
Lard declined to rs @7l4c and dull.
Groceries unchanged and firm.
Exchange scarce and firm At prem.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
SPEECHES OF
Hendricks and Voorhees,.

The speech q Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks before the
Democratic Convention on the Eighth Of January, 1884,
and the speech Of Hon Daniel W. Voorhees, In the House
q Representatives, February 20 The duty Of the Fed
sTai Government in its relations the civil war and the
objects for which should be prosecuted for sale
this osee, published in pamphlet Of sixteen pages
gliding both speeches Each one Is among the able ;
delivered on the present crisis, and should be placed
the hands Of every voter in the State
The hrstissue having been entirely exhausted We are
no reprnting large edition supply the Increasing
demand.
Those living Of express provide for pre-
paying the postage, which Is one cent per copy.
Price al per hundred. All orders promptly filed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

\ Bows SHrIL Day before yesterday. the
accomplished State Librarian. K ID Brown. Esq 4.
received shell from one OF the recent battle
fields 10 be placed among his trophies. Exam
Ining Il be ascertained that il had not been ex-
plo.i-i Straightway he took il 10 the Arsenal.
81 which Capt >tGrm Is the efficient superintend-
ent. aud had IL bored out About A Quart or
more of remarkably pretty grape shot were re
covered from its interior. Nothing daunted
then the gallant bibliothecary manipulated the
terrible instrument of war. conveyed il 10 the
public rooms OF which he i in charge immersed
Il Ia bucket of water. putting a peck of ice
therein 10 keep the thing cool, while he soaked
and softened H.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
DAILY SENTINEL
FRIDAY .......-..................AP rs

The DAILY STATE SENTINEL s. cent ~ al The early
morning express AMI fehs trsins and delivered - sub
scr.bers in adjacent towns about the time Il j. dis
trbuied this city This enables readers al distance
fre the Capital q IaDs, 70 getthe news Of The day
from twelve heur before they receive through
papers psbHshed elsewhere News dealers aud carriers
any Of the towns onrailroads oensrng stlndanspo
vii b supplied with the SENTINEL good terms az
any ether paper Clubs for the Daily viii be supplied at
Avents' rates Orders solicited div
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

NV York, April 1.-THE brig Drummond,
from Aspinwall March 81. reports the steamer
Ariel, from New York, arrived at Apinwan on
that day with her machinery damaged This
fact may account for her non arrival at this port
from thence with the California mails and passen-
gers as she is now some DAYS over due.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

BRAoxES's CAvAIHr.-Theodore Majthenyi, a
military man by education and experience. and
strongly recommended by Major General John
Charles Fremont, has been appointed by his TX
celleney, Gov. Morton. 70 the command Of
"BFaekeB's cavalry" now in Virginia
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

PERSONAL. - Hon. Cave johnson and DR..
Cooper, of GAINESVILLE. Tennessee, and Ii. p.
Carney, Esq, arrived in the city yesterday from
Chicago, whittier they had been to look after
relatives and friends confined as rebel prisoners.
The party of gentlemen, all Union men, stopped
at the Morris House, of which Ii. Whitmore is
the accomplished landlord
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

\ kNoDzE 4 SoS-This firm. - East Wash
iHgton street. have recently replenished their
stock OF boots and shoes. and now have one Of
the best assortmentS in the market We would
particularly call attention their plow shoes and
theig assortment OF sentlemen's. ladies Misses
and ehdren's shoes OF all kinds, just received
from the Essiern manufactures. all OF which are
afforded al the very lowest cash prices Il 81
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

HAwEs's BRANcH--Those in want of choice
family groceries, fish. vegetables. butter, any
thing in the grocery line. can find them fresh
clean and cheap at Hawess Branch, opposite the
Bates house, Illinois street.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

s Mr.. William Campbell. well known
citizen, has taken charge of the Macy House,
corner of Illinois and Market streets. Under the
administration of Mr.. Campbell. the Macy" will
occupy front rank among the public houses of
the city. the State and the West Everything
about it will be kept comfortably, orderly and
eleaantlv
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
FOR SALE.
For Sale or to Exchange
FOR CITY PROPERTY.
$50 Acres, the Gallaudet Farm,
Situated eight miles from Indianapolis.

sItuateU = eHt IIIIts II'in III'1IaI1HIV'ISs
an TIE INDIANAPOLIS AND CINCINNATI RAIL
" ROAD. with the station Gailsudet ia its center.
every acre fenced nearly all the rails recently
reset 800 in cultivation 100 underdraned four
good orchards eight wells of water two good barns ans
new ll5 feet long nearly completed, family residence
worth - O0c five tenant houses sawm worth 900,
a and sore-hOuse. This highly fertile farm,
cqualed in situation by the STATE only % minutes
by railroad from ndanspos four passenger trains sfap
ping the farm station each day with state road
ming through its center offered for sale great
bargain. be divided int six eight farms II
sired. For apply the Gallaudet or AZ
No. s., Bates House, Indianapolis.
y. BIN TO inquiries too numerous oherw-e
10 answer, would say, one need apply unless de-
rous Of purchasing large farm worth s35 600 small
one at a proportonate price- s. BROWN.
CsilAgdet, January 4, lssl.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

ST: PAU SEoNE QUAEEY-This famous quar-
~. Messrs Carlton & Seaman proprieiors, Is fur.
nising stone for the jail now in progress OF cree
ton IN Cincinnati. The st. Paul quarries are
located IN Decatur county, and the most magnif-
cent stone Tor all sorts Of building purposes is
furnished therefrom.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

INDIANA CoUNTERYEIr PLATE SEizED-The
plate on which printed the counterfeit ones
OF the Bank of the State of Indiana. lately put
in circulation. II seems from the ST. Louis Dem
ocraf was seized in the of cOunterle.ters
there recently. The cap,ue OF counterfeit Uni
tel States Treasury notes was large The police
of ST. Louis deserve much praise Ii Is certain
that large amount of spurious gold and silver
half dollars Is ahoat in the Nest
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

BOWLING SALooN-Mr. l. G. Wright has re
sumed the propretorship of the Bowling Saloon
on Georgia street, between Illinois and Meridian
and has refiIei and elegantly decorated it through
out. IL Is of the most agreeable places oil
resort in the city. and gentleman daily and night
~ enjoy the healthful and reinvigoratins games
at this establishment. No liquor is sold on the
premises. and every thing i kept in the most per
fectly genteel stvle l4lw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

- An industrious COW will eat off and break
down twenty nursery trees, planted on the side
walk. almost any wet morning. As these trees
cost the unsuspeeting owner of the property from
seventy five to dollar apiece. it seems it
is rather expensive. feeding corporation cows on
the tops to say nothing OF the loss to the citizens
OF shade in summer. Will the Council ever stop
this deyastationy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

THE Madison Courier learns that the steam
er Switzerland is to be converted by the Govern
ment toto a ram. for the purpose of running into,
and smashing and sinking rebel vessels. She
will be taken TO the Madison Marine Railway,
where the work of preparing her for the service
is to be ut once commenced. The Lancaster is to
be put to a similar use by the Government.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

e. Capt. Samuel Osborne. late the accom-
plished deputy clerk Of the Supreme Court of
Indiana. left the city yesterday to join his regi
ment the 46,h Indiana. at last accounts within a
few miles OF Fort Pillow.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

~ Baltimore is reported overrun with fugi-
tive slaves. The same is the case in this city.
There never were as many negroes in this city
there are now, and the increase is large and
steady
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

THE AUDITING Committee on MILITARY
CLAINs-The clerk of this committee, W. e.
Lupten. Esq. informs US that during the pres
ent session accounts have been audited as fol-
lows: On the 10Th. accounts amounting to S2I,-
600; on the 10th, accounts amounting to Sl6 600;
the 18th. Sl30 600; total $50 900. The com
mittee will probably adjourn to-day-to morrow
certainly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

Masonic NorIcE.-A special meeting of Ma
rion Lodge No. 35 will be held this evening" at
IL o'clock, at the Grand Masonic Hall, for work.
A punctual attendance is requested.
Francis KING, Secretary.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

BALTIMORE, April l7.-Rrig. Gen. Kelly has
promptly removed all restrictions from passes
oter the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from
Farkersburg, Wheeling, or Benwood to Wash
ington and Baltimore. No document Of the kind
i, now necessary for travel East or West.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

"Costar's" Rat, Roach, &c. Exterminator.
"CoStar's"
'Costar's" Bed-Bug Exterminator.
"Costar's"
"CostaT's" Electric Powder, for Insects Sc.
In 25c. soc. and 81 BOXES, BOTTLES AND
FLAsKs, So and So SIzEs FOR PLANTA-
TIoNs, SHIPS, BOATS, HOTELS, &c.
CAUTION To prevent the public from
being imposed upon by Spurious and Highly
Pernicious limitations, a new label has been
prepared, bearing a facsimile of the Pro-
prietor's signature. Examine, each box, bot
tie or flask carefully before purchasing, and
take nothing but "COSTAR'S."
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

sB- A rebel prisoner. night before last, was
severely cut ON the head with during fight
with another rebel prisoner. The wounded man,
whose name unknown To the camp physician,
was removed to the Hospital.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

Is Mr.. Leopold kabis, most genial and
accomplished young gentleman, has, we under
stand, consented to continue in The superntend
eudency of the West Empire Saloon, II. Beebe,
ESa prOprietor
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

- The following Indiana wounded arrived
nj Cincinnati by the steamer War Eagle on the
l6;h instant:
" & Harris. co E. Geo McClain. co +. I J
Pierson. co L, I A Jones. CO L. Dunton Sumner
CO +. 18th; NJ Sharp. co Z, 5lst; Henry Forbs,
CO Z. 3"th. G VI Smith. - Shubei. r Ell
wards. co \. 25th. Mundy. CO X. 44th: John
jerks, CO +, 3lst; W II Stevens. co A, 18th;
Geo Schrolh. y 9Th; Thos Hollister. CO 4.
30;h, j L Gillon CO G.. 39th; W McCuiiom,
i4th, II West. CO |. John Seep and Henry
Mooser. CO {, 25,h; William Patts. co L. 81 4:
Geo Sanierson. CO X. 4i,h. W II Kicker CO II
39th. Vim Hewitt. lith Battery: W T. Pettus.
co b. 9th: 4 Cells. CO \. 18th Regulars;
Henry Wenger, CO c. 25lh | Myers co +. llth.
Wm Hamilton. co b. 18th. Isaac Henper. CO q,
18th Regulars: L Grantham. ID Edwards, CO
G, 25sh: L X Scott. co |. 18th: J A Schmipf CO
G, I Anderson. CO II. 25,h. L y Whitney, co b,
44th: J p Stratton. X Hughes. CO ID. 3lst; Ed
win Willins. Anthony Tuck. CO h, 18th.
"A beautiful but rampant rebel belle tried
To make mouth the other day on meeting a
remark ably handsome and stylish young officer.
but her admiration was great that her mouth
wouldn't stay pouted She broke her puckering
string Nashville Union.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

- All the rivers and creeks flowing through
Marion county are at food tide They have
been flowing. stationary, falling rising for the
past three weeks.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

A number Of small vessels had arrived at Ha-
vanas also the rebel steamer Austin, from New
Orleans. with cotton. The so called English
steamers Mramon and Fox had also arrived with
cotton, the former from New Orleans
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

- Adiutant Genera, Noble who left the city
some days ago To attend to the wants OF our
wounded points the Ohio river, returned,
We understand. last night.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
From woodstock.

WooDsrocK, Va. April l6-Sixty one Of Ash
bys cavalry, including three officers. were cap
tured this afternoon, and brought iRto Wood.
stock
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

PRoNoTED.-Adutaut Thomas McGrain has
been promoted Major Of the SD. rice Roger
Martin, resigned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

- Green now the State House grounds,
the be iutiful Circle the Court House square,
University square. and all other public parks and
private grass plats generally.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18

10 Verus is now the morning star. She may
be seen about lunch time from anywhere along
Washington street.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-18
Night Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsHISGToS. April IL.
SENATE-The bill TO amend the act Great
ing the Court of Claims was received from the
House, and referred to the judiciary Committee.
Also the House bill amendatory of the act au-
thorizing the issuance of certificates of indebted
ness. Referred to the Finance Committee.
A number of petitions on the tax bill we're re
ferred.
Mr. Hale, from the Committee on Naval AT
fairs, reported Joint resolutions appIopriating
seven thousand dollars for the relief of the ofh-
GERS and prvates of the marine battalions who
lost their personal effects in the Port Royal expe
dIton in November last.
The bill was passed
The House bill for the establishment of De
partment of Agriculture, was taken up, and the
Senate Committees amendments were agreed TO.
1t provides for bureau independent of the
Interior Department, with a commissioner and
assistants who are to obtain and diiiuse agricul-
tural information.
Mr. Wright offered substitute for the bill,
providing for agricultural. statistical and com
mercial bureau
The agricultural bill was laid over
The Indian appropriation bill came up and was
laid over.
The bill to establish mint at Denver was
taken up and the bill passed
The Stone resolution was postponed till Mon
day
Mr.. Doolittle gave notice that he should move
to refer this to some committee.
The bill to establish steamboat line between
San Francisco and Shanghai came up, but no ac-
ton was had.
After executive session, adjourned.
HOUSE.--Chaplain Stockton, in his opening
prayer, returned thanks for the abolition OF
slavery in the District of Columbia, remarking,
it is Divine interp0sition.
The House resumed the consideration of the
bills adversely reported on by the Committee on
the Judiciary upon the subjects of the liberation
of slaves of the rebels, colonization. &c.
The pending motion was on tabling these six
teen bills. Half of them had been read through
when
The House went into Committee of the Whole
and took up the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Lovejoy then expressed his opinion. he
said the bill was patchwork, got up on the plan OF
log rolling to suit six, eight nine ten railroad
companies
Messrs Dunn. Edwards, Wilson and Watts IA
vored the Pacific Railroad bill Adjourned.