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Adn2EnEstrator's Notice.

AdiI2IfaEStF2tOT7S NCgEce.
TETHEREAS, letters of administration on
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February IS, 1861 Lew
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MFRS. VEENSEOW.
An experienced Nurse and Female Physician
presents to the attention Of mothers. her
SOOTEENsE CNDEIEo
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.

presents 10 tne attrANOn OF mOtH@rS, her
SOOTHING SYRUP,
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process Of teeth
ing, by softening the gums, reducing all in
Hamation-will allay ALL PAIN and spas
modic action. and is
SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS.
Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to
yourselves, and
RELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS.
We have put up and sold this article for
over ten wears. and CAN SAY. IN C0NFI-
DENCE AND TRUTH Of it, what we have
never been able to say of any other medicine
NEVER HAS IT FAILED, IN A SINGLE
INSTANCE, TO EFFECT \ CURE, when
timely used. Never did we know an instance
of dissatisfaction by any cne who used it, On
the contrary, all are delighted with its opera
tlons, ana speak in terms of concentration Of
its magical effects and medical virtues We
speak in this matter " WHAT WE DO KNOW
after ten wears experience, AND PLEDGE
OUR REPUTATION FOR TIE FULFILMENT
OF WHAT WE HERE DECLAPE. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering
from pam and exhaustion, relief will be found
in fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup
is administered.
This valuable preparation is The prescrip-
ton Of the most EXPERIENCED and SKILL
Full NURSES in New England, and has been
used with NEVER FAILING SUCCESS in
THOUSANDS OF CASES.
1t not only relieves the child from pain, but
nvigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects
acidity, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. 1t will almost instantly re-
lieye
GRIPPING IN THE BOWELS, AND WIND
COLIC
and overcome convulsons, which. if not spec
Oily remeded, end in death We believe it
the BEST and SUREST REMEDY IN THE
WORLD. in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHGIA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises
from teethiug, or from any other cause We
would say 10 every mother who has a child
suffering from anyof the foregoing complaints
do NOT LET YOUR PREJUDICES, NOR
THE PREJUDICES OF OTHERS, stand be-
tween you and your suffering I'd, and the
relief that will be SURE-yes, Alb TTTELY
SURE--to follow the use of this met nc, if
timely used. Full directions for using I'll
accompany each bottle None genuine un-
less the fac-simile of CURTIS Il PERKINS,
New York, is on the outside wrapper
Sold by Druggists throughout the world.
Principal Office, I3 Cedar ST..
New York.
PRICE ONLY 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
Sold by c. S. & E. A. JONES, Couders-
port, Pa. l6-ly.
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MOTHERS, READ THls.-The following is an
extract from letter written by the pastor of
a Baptist Church to the Journal and Mes
senger, Cincinnati. Ohio, and speaks volumes
in favor of that world-renowned medicine
MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOX Chill
DREN TEETHTNG:
1--WE see an advertisement in your columns
of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Now we
never said word in favor of patent medi-
cine before in our life, but we feel compelled
to say to your readers, that this is no humbug
wB HAVE TRIED IT, AND KNOW 1T TO BE ALL IT
CLAIMS. 1t is, probably, one of the most sue
cessful medicines of the day, because it is one
of the best. And those of your readers who
have babies can't do better than to lay In a
saepF."
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Ayers Cherry poct0ral.
FOR THE RAPID CURE or
Coughs. Colds, EufiuenEa, HORrs m 3,
Group, Bronchitis, IhctpicEst tca-
suIn ptioB. and FOX Lhc Relief
OF COEsuIn 3stiye Patients
in advanced Stages
OF the Disease.

GA 0A2S4AElG PRIV e gas Ha2e1aAS
fn advanced Stages
OF tRc Disease.
This Il ret~edy universally Shown to surpsss ans
other for s 90 throat aua .UaC complaints that
s useless here publish the evidence u its virtues =
unrNacd sAcvere tor coughs and colds. &Id It's tIuj
wonderful ef pulmonary disease, have ntaae
known throughout tle civilized uatuas oG tbs eattn
Few te communities families. among then
Who have not some personal experience ~ lis ELECTS
soms living trophy in their midst of its victory th
-ute and dangerous disorders Of the throat and Ungs
~ al know tla dreadful fatality Of these disorders, sad
they RroW. too. the effects of hS remedy, We need a0t
No Than IN them thg il has all the ylr
that il did have when making the which have
strongly open tho confidence Of mankind.
Prepared By Dr. J. C. AVER g. CO., Lowell, Nass.
Sold by c. S i Z. a. Jones, Coudersport;
Mann & Nichols, Niiiport; NJ. Mills, Colsg-
burg Colwell 4 Lyman, Roulet; A. Corey d
Son, Ulysses 4 B. Horton, CushingvlIs /;
aud by Dealers generally
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07
Fssd,nr Hen, in Winter.

The following is furnished the American
Agri,ul,gr.,,, BY a eJrrepondsnE
Il have twenty sieb, chickens, large snd
small. several ot them fall chickens. / OBJ
tanned bot a Is~ eggs in the tore part Of the
wintcr-n0I more than one Or iWoa day.
The feed was corn AM o.ts. In January I
tried the ,1rsrinSu; Of bot feed once dsy
In tie morning. ~ soon a. The Gre was
started in the cook stove, pat a quart or
- Of small potatoes in an Old dripping pau.
and sei them in the oven. Alter breakfast
took quart or more Of wheat. or buck.
whea; bran. mixed, pat il IN the swIll.paii,
and mixed into thin mash with boiling water,
then added aboat oue quar-, oi lave Goals
from The stove, all pa; IN the potatoes hot
frcm the oven, adding all the Sss.shel.s on
hand. aud sometimes litile sulphur. These
mashed together. arc ia Immediately in a
trough prepared Tor tha; purpose, made
about ten feet long. Of two boardssiz inches
wide. mailed together. and two short pieces
nailed on the cuds, with narrow strip nail
81 lsng,hvisc on tho top. and two bsarer-
under The o5cei Of ia.s vas 20 keep the
hens out OF the trough, aud leave room 10
eat each eide Of tie narrow strip. \! noon
iedsiN ears ol e5rn cut up m pieces an
inch lopg. and ia ihc evening oats and
wheat screenings about a quart New for
ibe result 10 about a week the number Of
e... increased az lJll. and in abog; two
weeks. anl since, they have ranged from
twelve 70 twcuty egg Per Jay. The cOiiess
weather maze % difference. When u "a.
cold and s,orny kept them in the hen.
hos.a al day. aud generally as''l 'e" or
twelve o'clock. Such sinsiu: over the eoFu
q, noon never heard IRON hens belore-a
eouesr, Of musie ,ha, would have done any
lover 0f eggs good u bear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07
oyerwOrkiug Horses and Oxen,

There !. crime against nature that ea-
iirely escapes the consciousness OF good men
although il gratifes the savage propsn'i'ie'
of,he bad That erime is oyerworkins man
and beast. Ifhsasts are "chat,sls, they
certainly have righteous claim upon hu-
mani;y. if,bsy bad the u;,erane' OF Ian
cua.c. what doleiui H., Of abuse could
they exhibit asain., their rcruisd masters
The eon,srsaiion would no, b OF the
mo., refined kind. while the ehaiiel would
b relating his experiences o, abusive irea'.
ment from b.. ,hough,lc-s OF savage driver.
lie would accuse him Of o'sr loading and
then whipping. to make him perform I'M
disabilities. and Of using Language o, such
profanity a, would shock the sensitive ears
Ola hast. And IN addition 10 other ill.
treatment. 10 would lay 20 hi, charge. IN
.one instances. the sin oi overs,rained econ'
ouy in The ,urply o. food; and in the az
create. every cruelty which could BE- m
ais,ed BY tyran,, !. ,ho doom Of the poor
bsasi cycn 10 death.
Such j., tho picture Of -slb'h, dc'po'is
net IN exercising arbitrary power over each
other. and oygrworkins animals. where re-
.,,an,e /, VAIN. TIE man that expects g
GAN wealth By overw0rkins bis cattle, Ia
Dor. under dslusion; vhA, be gains in one
way Is lot in another, the hard work wears
away The Gc.h Of the animals, and make- u
necc..ary 20 give :hem moro food; makes
them dull aud slow and shortcus their lives,
80 that what - gained y ovcrwork'ng' 10
lo.t in tie dcvrccilii0n Ia the value OF bis
snimAl.. Sights more rcpul'ive than
80 sc man with ies. feeling than h's beasts
and bot little more reason. driving hi. team
hi,ehei TO too grsa, q load, ,hrashinc, irc,-
ting anl swearing, till hi. poor beasts are
discouraged. AM lie down, sometimes never
to move again Such sights are 20, very
uncommon.
Ofal animals. hor-s' suT,r mos, from
iU'trcaiment, as Tar A. ny observation cN'
,snl.. Four out Of Eve Of them are injured
or ruined bc,orc they are Eve year. old
Tboueht'css men aad boys u.s them as II
they were proof asains, mortality. A lame
hcrsc ), l,.. valuable than lame oZ, and Il;
is frequently the case that from one huni.
rej TO one or more thousands Of dollars are
lot in few minute. by iuprudens driving.
H,r-e- arv HscI bat tender animals. When
youn:. they ArV vigorous and full Of lie,
Anl their constitutions are easily broken.
TIE nan who wishes 20 e, the most beue-
81 iron a horse. will treat him kindly. \
horss soon knows hi. friend. and he i not
s!acs IN discovering l.' enemy, although he
may b. pretended ir'Snd. ,Sila' Brown,
in B5st0n Cul,iyalor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

NEw MoDx or'CArcnrsG TKorr. Levi
Bartlst, describe, in the Country Gsntleuaa
some ,rou, pond. on the farm OF Colonel
Tappan. Of Bradford, n. H., and speaks
also Of the mode Of feeding. Last winter.
alter the ponds had frozen over. he states
,ha, boy was sent to feed tho trout With
chopped meat. Having Gu! . hole through
the ice and pa, in the meat, the boy Isy
down with his face near the water to ws'eh
the G.h. when a toas grabbed him By the
nose. and the boy by sudden trk Of the
head, threw tho f.h upon the Ice. as thus
obtained a trout Of three fourth' of = pound
weight. bu, at the eIpsnse Of . sors nose
for threo weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07
Sal, and its Offices.
q H. DhDD, V. $.

Some modern agricultural writers have
doubted III, necessity of ciyin; animal, salt.
The rcmarks q. 20 a., effect. Of salt upon
health, By Prof Johnston, may DO reli'hSd
BY ,ho,O who siill pot sal, in their own
puddins.. aud allow their cattle . little now
and then. lie says
"Thc wild buTAlo frequent, the salt licks
Of N,r,hwe.,.rn America; the wild animals
in the ccntra! parts Of South Africa are q
,ure prey TO the hunter who eoneeals him
sclfbehind sal, ,prins and our domestic
cattle run peacefully to the hand iha, OF.
icrs ,hem ,as;o Of This deliciou, luxury.
From time immsmoFial /, has been known
that. without salt, man would miscribly
perish; and among horrible puni'hmen;',
en,ailins certain death, that OF feeding cul-
rri,, on sal,les. food !. said 10 have prevail.
ed in former times. Macsois and corrup-
tion are spoken OF by ancient writers as tho
distressing symptoms which saliless food en-
ge1der.; but no ancient or unchemicsl
modern could explain how such ,uiyeriuss
arose. Now We know why the animal
Graves .ali. Why it salcr. discomfort. and
why il ultimately falls into disease il sal,is,
Tor time. withheld. Upward Of halt the
saln, matter Of the blood-G7 per cent
consists Of common .alt. and as this is par
TALLY discharged every day through the skin
aud the kilueys, the necessity OF continued
supplies Of i, 20 the healthy body becomes
sufficiently obvious. The bile only contains
soda as 4 special and indispensable eons,i..
uen,. and - do all the ear,ilasc- OF the body.
S,in, the supply Of salt, therefore, ani
neither will the bile bO able properly to as.
.ist the digestion. nor allow the cariiiagcs
to DO built Up 0eain Us ia', as th;y natural.
Iy waste"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

UrRiGur TEEs. When crooked, lOp.sded.
leaning tree. are seen in wild forest, we
call then picturesque. and le, 1t go. But
when we see them in neighbOrs orchard,
(or our own,) or by the roadside. or in a
lawn. we say somebody is to blame. for gen.
orally it comes from sheer neglect. AS to
leaning trees. the history is something like
this; when fr.i ,ransplantod from the uur.
.cry or the woods. they are straight and tall.
They are set ou, in exposed places, and not
bein: s,aked aud tied up. they soon get out
Of the perpendicular. This isnOi to bc won
dered ut, considering the smallpess OF tho
roots. and the soituess OF the soil. IL isa
very easy matter to prcven,,hr. lie. eveiy
newly planted tree be s,aked and tied up.
using broad aud .Oi, bands - prevent chat.
Inc the bars. Or, In the lack OF stakes and
bands, use heaps Of stones laid over the roots
on the windy side, which will ballast them.
In case tree gets thrown over. |, can DO
rish,ed up by looscning the earth about the
roots, and drawing !, up, and fastening 1t
10 s,ou. stake. II il has stood leaning for
several years. ii may be necessary u use an
are on one or two obstinate roots. But by
all means, get every tree up straight, and
then keep il NJ. fAgriculiuriss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

larRovEp TRnt Nv JrRr. "Tis said
tha, in a recsn, case m Augusta. Williams
versus somebody. when tho jury retired they
wero divided J for VILLAINS. . for some
body Aforesaid. They then agreed to dras
lots 10 se pho should hare hs case. and IL
went against Williams. THIS 10 the frst
.a.s OF shs kind we ever heard II and fully
equal, tho manner OF deciding cases at The
OLD Bailey. A p.nOn who bad been vii.
messing the trials there, aud seeing the case
gong contrary 70 the evidence. Inquired Of .
Juror how it Was. "Oh." ays he. 1--WE
eonviS, every other one, aud let every other
one co. IGaidinss Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

An exchange say'. by oil means. apply
manure 10 grass lands m agtumn-the iall
winter ahd spring rains will carry down the
soluble parts among the roots. aud the
plants will have thelull benefit a. the CON-
msneemen; Of their growth. There wall be
very little evaporation Of the manure eo'a'
paraIiyely, during winter. and the remain.
ins portions become well settled about 'be
plants, and DO no, hinder their growth. On
the other land. If applied in the spring. the
fret tendency is TO smother and check. some
time S!apss, before the snriehing portions
get down amobs the roOts; and the warm
weather promotes ibe escape Of the volatile
portions Of the manure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07
From the Prairie Farmer.
Thoughts on Shoeing Horses.

An iron .hoe affixed to horses foot Is
one Of the unavcidablc evils Of doucs,ica.
,ion; yet when understAndiugly applied. the
addition Of an IRON protection to the horny
substance Of the foo, is no, 30 erca, an evil
as some psrsons nigh, suppose.
Ono Of the principal objects in applying a
shoe, is to pro,"c, tho foot; next, we must
aim to preserve the natural action and 'reai
o! the foot. With this objec, in view. the
shoe should bc made concavc on the ground
surface.
IN uushoi horse. or one IN an aboriginal
condition. has a coneavc solar surface to tho
loot and wisely - It 50 ordained were 4.
otherwisc. tho animal would be unable to
obtain secure footing when climbing emf
uencc, or travelling over level surfaces.
Tho action OF eoncave feet may he com.
pared TO iha, Of the claws OF cat. the
" nails -" on the fingers and toes OF man !,
the " nail. " aud toes are the fulerums !;
they grasp as it were. the bodies with which
they come in contact. and thus secure a full
crum Of resistance when travelling or grasp.
ins.
Now in order to preserve tie natural, mo-
chanical actions Of tie horn and sole, tho
ground surface Of the shoe must correspond
exactly with tho ground surface OF the foot;
tha; is 10 cay. the ground surface Of the
shoe mus; be bSVsllcI, cup fashion, ii' ont.
er edge. beIngrromincni, corresponds to tho
lower and outer rim Of the hooI, while tho
shoe being hollow, It resembles the natural
eoneAViiy Of the cole Of ibc loot.
Notwithstanding tho various opinions
which now prevail Ia rcsarl to the general
az, Of ,hooins bor.s., | think all will, coon.
er or later. confess that shoe with eoncavc
surface next the ground i, the only proper
one to apply.
No matter vha, may be tho form % the
foot. whether il he high or low h,,lel, con.
irae,cI at the heels. heightened OF shortened
At the toe. or hayiu. e1ncavc or convex
solc-ii matters not. the ground surface Of
ihe shoe mus, be clnca'c.
In every other rari Of the shoe Al'era'
ton. and deviation. from any given rule or
form are often needed, IN consequence Of tho
ever varying form Of rhS foot, and the con-
diiion Of the sane. both a, regards health
AMI disease but the sole of the too. bsiug
coucavc, prc'eu'' pattern for the ground
surface Of the shoe. which the "smith ="
with all bic skill, cannot improve on, and
II all such craftsmen were 90 follow ,hi.
pattern more closely than they do, there
would Be fcwcr accident. IN falling" and
les number Of lame hor-es.
q. II. DhDD, VS..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07
IIoaksrtorn, Sep. 18th. ls62.

L,SrAs IN lIoRsrs. When lampas aP-
pear, sponge the horses mouth q low times
with solution Of alum water. We have
praetiesd this simple remedy, in many cases,
aad always With satisfactory results.
Working Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

Alcohol destroys = live nAa bC, preserves
q dad one.
To keep warm IN a cold day, women dlu-
tls ,hs cape aud men the horn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

II the mind which rules the body. ever
iorss,s itself so lar as to tramplS on its slave.
tie slave Is never generous enough to forgive
the injury, bu, will rise and 'mi's Its OPpre's-
or
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-11-07

An old lady complaining Of tho bad quail
i,y Of ham to the provision dealer, the
latter assured her tha, !. was regular
we.tphalia. "Thst l, 10 'Ddesd' ~ ssclaiu.
cd ,h. dame, I. and the w0rs. failure I ever
had
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fmmus' department.
"srTrp ruErLow."

Authr arts sni scisrcss pertaining to lib, aie
sls sy skri teg-th-t, sui ars ,nt,rnhtsy oVn"ss''
81 Nth Agficaltutc -AeKtCoLA,
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rrom ne ,ner,eln Agric0lptia.
Tim Bunker in his Garden.

"wha, Kind Of pears DO you call them.
pab,r." asked Jake frink as ho stood ad.
miriug dwarf Flemish Beauty, loaded with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-18
Rebel Endsr.sm.n, of Gen. Mcclellan.

CoNFBDsRATE STATES OF AMERICA, Quarter
master Generals Department, NJ ontgcraery NAV
y, lSoz General: Mr.. Davis sent !or me yester-
day, and asked me where you were said al
Pensacola. He though you were .t New OrIe1 ms
ou' continued: WIZ Gen. Twigss accent the
command OF the forces at New ORLEANS an ada
cent counhy!" IreDlied: 81 think he will .,
and observed that You lad teIegraphed me to
tnat ensct. then asked what would be rendered
you he sai as he supposed you would not
care 70 serve longer than the present war, you
would be offered the appointment of Provisional 1
Governor, and as you had declined the appoint
ment OF General In the regulst army on account
OF not being able 70 take the field, ne could not
tender you the same appointment again. al be
reg quires the smart, active men; but did not wish
you TO misundcrstand his Offering YOU the place
OF Provisional Governor. l hope you will accept,
Tor you Will have the same command an II you
Were Lieutenaut-GeneraI. IL cinnot be higher
told Mr.. Davis you ought to have staff on
Ger, and suggested your getting Capt. WashiRc.
ton distinctly understood that Won would be
appointed 1 now trust tina, your health will
allow OF your attending TO the important duties Of
the defense OF New Orleans, the lake shore and
the iiland on the coast between Mobile and New
orleans Henry May IL out for Congress, to run
agalns, Winter DAVIS. 1 hope Davis will beat
him he 10, think, q degraded man. Like the
fes OF the North he thinks the strength Is there,
South and make name for courage I never
Knew northern man Of gallanny. They pretend
70 De gallant 10 women, to cover their low de-
sign: OF producing infamy and ruin I will
81 nfy my remark about northern men 10 except
McCieilani he Is a brave, noble soldier and Will
oe our most formidable enemy In battle. He
commands In Ohio, and will make the attack on
Nes1eIG virginia, II 10 is meant TO be real I
noPe tnls letter will reach you In New Orleans,
40 Laa La you al well Give my love to M,
'e INC eniidren Yours, truly,
GENERAL ID. f. TwIees, &c.,&c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-18
CONVERSATIONAL.
xLIvIIsh CONGRESS-ssesnS sss,isx.

/ SRsArE After our report closed Yesterday
resolution from the House making addi
henal appropriations FOR the Indian department
was passed. or /
Mr.. Rice called up the bill to defray the er
penses Of enrolling and equipping certain com
panies Of Delaware volunteers. Passed.
Mr Henderson offered the following resolution
Which was adopted: ...fE.Ec
RsSolved, That the thanks Of the Senate be p,e.
| sented to the Hon. Solomon Foot, President psc
.em OF the Senate, for the ignifed and impair.
tal manner in which he has performed his dr
@ nes whilst presiding over the deliberations dur
ing the present session.
As the hands Of the clock pointed 10 two, Mr.
oot, President pro tenn. rose to express his full
and grateful appreciation Of their cordial expires
sion relative to the manner In which the duties
OF the Chair had been performed--duties thai
were delicate and often laborious involving aues
lions embarrassing and perpIexing. II equally
became him, also, to acknowledge the cour.es D
and forbeatsnce which had been manifested
towards him In discharge of these Duties lie
wished TO acknowledge a like obliga alton to the
excellent officers Of the Senate before him. The
country was most loved and revered when mos'
uied-most honored when most In peril. He
would indulge the hope th9t they might come
back recruited IN vigor, In strength and health
| In heart and hope, amid the fejoicings OF a
mighty people, restored to peace, unior,- and
harmony This was his abiding faith and un-
ceasing pfavet
He then declared the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Af.er our report closed
A message was received from the President
recommending suitable vote Of thanks to Mr.
vanderbilt, for the present Of the ship Of that
name.
MIR WicklIfe asked leave 10 Introduce reso.
luton making IL the duty Of the Government tC
keep full record OF the names, ages and ser oil
all slaves received into our lines under the pro.
lection OF the army, together with the names 81
the owners. :
Mr.. bingham objected.
Mr.. Wicklife moved a suspension az the rules
Lost-yeas IS, nays i5-not two thirds
The Senate joint resolution fixing the compen
sauon OF pension agents at two per cent, provi
ded that their whole compensation shall not eS
coed 81 900 per annum.
Mr.. Walton reported a resolution to print 10 oOt
copies OF the Presidents message.
A motion was made TO lay II en- the table, bu
no quorum voting, call Of the House was ordered
until o'clock, when
The Speaker said The hour fixed for the ad
tournament OF the two Houses having arrived
hereby declsre this House adjourned sine dis
Applause by members followed the anno1nce.
ment, and few minutes only elapsed before all
the members left the Hall.