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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
A Small Book on a Great Subject,

We have the pleasure announce, almost ready
for the press aud to be laid before the Southern
public political work. the su6jec. of which we deem
of more than ordinary interest and importance Though
this treatise is to be presented il form so modified
toAdspt separate publication, it may yet be proper
" called the unpublished part of work, which
was received with much favor by rejecting men.
In this intended publication, proposed amendments in
the Confederate Constitution of very radical
are discussed especially to the relations which
the Executive power ought to hold towards the Con-
gress amendments, indeed, the adoption of which
would amount to new political orga1z1ion. The lead
ing idea of the author is to approximate nearly the
different social institutions Of the two countries will per-
init the Constitution Of the Confederate States the
Parliamentary Government of England aud in order to
bring about this change it is argued that our Executive
authority like that OF tte Crown of England should be
subjected 10 the control of the Legislature respons
ble Ministry is the med through whchit is proposed
to give Congress the control of Executive action and
it will readily be seen that this change must draw after
il others o. no less fundamental natue. Congress will
have TO be reorgsnIed aud power somewhat differently
distributed between the two HOus s.
The forthcoming publication Is historical IN Its char
and the treatment OF
views the Constitution of the old Confederation, more
PARTICULARLY in respect the Executive aud vndcates
it from the unmerted Oboquy into which it has fallen.
This short abstract of soma Of its contents will suf
ciently show that this treatise when published, will
present for consideration and discussion subjects of the
utmost importance to the peope of this Oonfederacy.
Others will probably join in the wish tina. the author
had beea able to bring forward moro at large the his
tOrical examples and Illustrations Of his theme, with
which is evident his mind is full; but many will also
probably agree with him in thinking it better to place
subject at this time before the public in this
condensed audnecessarly imperfect FORM Il ia main
purpose of the author to fix attention and elicit argu
ment as to that part of constitutional law, the i'm
provement of which ia evidently of the graves conse
uuence if not of vital concern; ard to give full and
complete expression Of his thoughts would cause de-
lay which might probably put a: hazard such influence
as the speedy publication of his treatise may exert in
diree cling the discussion.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
HOUSE OF DALEGAIES. .
P aye by Rev. DR.. Burrows.
The SPEAKER called Tor reports from the 81

| Pave by Rev. Dr. Burrows.
The SPEAKER called Tor reports from The s,a ldiDs
| - aeiasr committees nf tfn Homes
The following resolutions were offered:
By Mr.. BURR-That leave be given to withdraw from
the files OF tie House, session lS59J60 bill No. l5s
with accompanying documen:p, and tia. the same be
re'err. 10 the Commit es gu Claims Agreed TO.
By NJ. LYNCH-Tnat the Committee on Courts oil
Justice be instructed inquire into the eIpedieDcy OF
reporting bill t. prevent the abuse Of the privileges OF
snatural zltion. &c.
ByAr WALT0N-Tbat the Committee on Courts OF
Justice uuire into the expedency Of so amending the
9th section of chapter 205 of The Code authorize
an ex aiming court, regular term, to adjourn an
examination to earlier cay than the nexs regular
term snd to invest the with the power in this
respect, low possessed by examining courts holding
special sessions. Agreed 10.
By Mr. BURWELL-That the Committee on Confed-
crate Rsl.tons inquire into the eIpedency Of recon-
mendng to the S ate and Confederate Governments,
each wi hin its proper sphere of authority the following
reasons for the reduction of prices and the consequent
improvement of the currency:
L-Lnproued Facilities Of Supply.
lst By reqliing railroad companies TO provide for
the cheap and expeditions movement OF all a.ticeB OF
primary necessity.
3D. To require railroad companies connecting upon the
same guage TO Coz furnaces FORCES, rolling mills
aud maclle shops capable of producing rails chilled tire
Wheels boiler plates and tubular fles and every part
of locomo i've epgine.
3D. By promoting the immediate completion Of all
practicable connections by lroad between the differ
ent parts of the Confederacy.
H-Prod2stion of articles of Primary, Social aud
Military Neeessity
1st By erecting at public expense, one or more fac
tories for the production OF machinery, tools and i'm
plement and furnishing the same on model ate terms
TO pc soas wishing to repair or erect mills for tie
manufacture of yares and cloth Of cotton or vool
cards works for rolling cutting Sitting iron or for
making implements OF military use or agricultural pro-
duotion.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

The BOsToN TsAvELER says:-" 1t is remarkable that
notwithstanding all the avenues We have opened into
the planting States most of the Cotton received that
which has the blockade been captured in tie
tempt In the first three days of the present week, of
2lls bales received at New York. us bales came fom
MAtamoras, SSs bales from Cuba 1Os from Nassau p
from Carthagsna &C., and only Sll bales by rail road
from the Interior and $50 by sea from New Orleans
We are importing from fc.sign countries much mere
than exporting, and notwithstanding tie Price
of the staple keeps pace with that of gold the exports
from New York are merely nominal"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
81 PER CENT. RONDS.

OF THE COUNTY OF CAROLINE, run.
~ ming twenty years ROS sALE-The su0seber Is Suho
had 10 sell from SIS % $50 the Of the
CAROL d ed tle nay, 1854 able
ana bear % az cent late est ysole sul Annually hr
JALuiy ana Ju o. s CD year, 90 city OF kcamoLd
These nds Issued the osnth gent soldiers
Aors aud aer families, and viii be elthe gsrsd up
he chaser NAY uf-r. No rds alnl
Whie1 on th- nzEAs can BE- SeSs Than these
Puuo4a Of p0sed uca layrs ed
make p,oupt PIP e ,t5a % IA. injury Co.
ncnd, Who ~ authorized % uggOdszc for IN %.
EEMUND T. NORRIS,
de9i-2aydkc2E AGENT
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

AND FOR SALE
II IN MADISON COUNTY, VA.

hy health l. such End 70 business lonss, aud I
nov hundred (0 i've huacred 900
OF iAad lynx The Rapid Ana river Tn re ABOUT two
hundred (OOl liver low grounds Inferior
the Ever ne balance with good large new barn on Is
IxJ O " forty O fees uueh daber a. NE purchaser may
Wsh.
Any person uhing huY vii call and look a. The land a.
always Aad VII snow II any Tine and shall sell N
Art op9ount or IN exchange The farm for small
two Gundred O acre. VII thea sell ether six hundred
(6O) red (O The Ia ID Les about two 90
vs rom Liberty hn aBJu ave 90 miles from the Orange and
Esxandria Kar al (Ol miles GordOnsvie, and one
And . half q - miles from Blue Ridge Turnpike
r. D.. TWYMAN,
gor1arset D -ange c Va
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
RGPID1N Wiley LAND FOII SALE.

THE farms OF Ut. W. Somervlle, ). So
Il srVle the undsrsgued lying IN TIE county Of oul
bslov R4Qdan river a. someiyes FSrd, about miles
BtAlor ne Orange and AexAn6is sA-o mics %
SSout SO acres 10 an are osrd or sale privately They s
sold 0gheF divided They eXead about three miles
rTer low gsands vide They AL lie together
And we're originally one The land l. well adapted the
grow Of wheat grass &C, and wa taken In
zraas Plenty OF sood There Is grst n,
nl sardng machine Ptef mill, blaekBuths shS dwelling
house house, lie house. bArns stables &C., The
rsnises also good apple In Is Of the
NOS boauu and po ueTe bofys q land In he State N
eoany Aoand picturesque the e. and perfectly healthy
A aae eha1es Il odercd-to capt sists b Invest
PEG lnrther DaktsulArs call on or address
T. B sOMERYILLE,
i2th Z, Hosth Of Cary,
deeis-RvSv Richmond, vs..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
dseis-Svsv

GVUDS FOk CHhISIMAS.-l0 packages
A orox and Jamaica Ra (cld and ans;, 100 gallons Old
RYs Whay barreb Apss Brsndy (part ree eAs Ole and
u so boxes sardnes iast IseeVsd " eo' AnSan
orahs saga; 5 \ boxes Ace Green and 81 & Isa
-! 5'F 9.lssJ SAO No. I ss MsiS Ss.os,.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
NOTICE.

by special request Of our consignors, we vii
- have ~ THURSDAY, commencing promptly Al h,
pAst tan o'clock, embracing usual vAsei Of groceries
A.
more detailed advertisements thereof viii appear here
Aher
wishing make gnasns 10 be included ui peas,
asn r,EDY WILLIAM
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
TEE SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIREsIDE

THE Proprietors having made arrangements
for an ppe suopy OF take pleasure IN
70 the numerous patrons Of this oPular
FAMILY JOURNAL:
Fhat lts publication VII Re resumed on The
SECOND OF JANUARY, 1854.
ma Aryt number will contain the coomeucemeuto o.
0sERALD GRAY,S WIFE,"
An original ard besutul romance written BY one OF ns mos.
1dfed female writers the south. ,.
OWng the unsettled state Of cur country, suosePons WA
b received Tor six non.hs only
TiRMS:
sIH -oSTas. - $1,000 N -''''' 40 an
sINaLE ....-... ........... ~ CAAIs
News Dealers supplied A. go per hundred.
The Proprstors ui mAntaln the high repu
tAiion o. this standard family paper.
STOCKTON 4 Co,
dsS9-eS.s Augusta, Ga.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

OFFI.E RIUH'D AND PETERS BURG r K CO., !
RI5sN NJ, D. 81, 1868 !
dividend NOTES.-The Board Of Dlrec
IL have declared dividend Of per upon q
capital stock Of this company sbe the stockholders or
their legal repre- Atves and afi=r The DIST Inst
The books VII be closed until an that dse
NJ. ". YARRIN TON,
as9l-5sH Treasurer.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
SpRcIAL. NGTIGE.

SPECIAL Notice.
commence our sale TO-DAY az II oeloeE Pree'ssy
-, No. rtBred M sua,i Ing II bacc5 and SsgAu
Aner Which ue shall orr TIE psy Goo5 &C. slFeAuy S'
N'~ TO WICH We SHALL ADD,
wooden shirts, Merino Drawers,
Very heavy Blankets,
Nj ttry JRcke,s,
Tooth Brushes,
Heavg Woolen Shavh,
- Overeogts,
Parior So 60,
sole Lea her Trucks,
Silver o. Jr Cas-. very hnei
$50 10 Hats, Piayl-g Cars,
a.sa-,, F'-'''' Joe D. ". e. FowLE, EoNs co.
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LOOK OUT FOR CHRIS sMAsi

LOOA Jul run NhAAN HNNAS'
TX PACKAGES Old st. CroiX and Jamaica
LIZ r NJ old and very hn-. - degrees shove proof
% Dsng i'rs VA Hol sni 6i-, Of excellent quNluss
SBb Apple Brandy, at cid ard very fae.
Bbil Good Oa Rye Whlsksy.
For ale by A. A. BUTCHFSON.
dss9 81 No ~ Min ST.
Examner and D'spstch ropv.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
PURLIC Hiring OF NEGROES
ROYs AND GIRLS.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD Of Directors of the Bank OF
Il Rlssmond have te,ared Dividend OF peyeer
The Capital stock Of the ak payable o The soSkh ders 40
amer The let nusry lst The transfer Ok WI De closed
tae lyt J. b. MACMUkpO,
rs' Bber 2iIs. l56s. Sis inst CASHIER.
~ DspA en- inss sdu.y 90 8lt INST.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
CTOLEN from nv Camp, near Pisgah Church

STOLEN from my camp, near Flsgah Church,
~ Orange county, w., the night VI thu IAN inst ny
riding hoses milk white Arabia kosse with blu
mara on each Of bis hind qirtcr wcb shows very plaiu
uheu he ii; NE ey- Enl.e the black.
very ck vsry AMI spirited TIE oiher dstk
brown bay we'll ormsd, wtn long body, small hSS1,
and black streak down The NhCle length
81 lis back natural PAGER and rack1 raiity ihse horse
.re edan Es and govd order When taken any
boih them give Information
ldnE 20 heir discovery will be beray rewarded and all
Deases Of takng and delivering them 70 betrayed
Addrest TAOS E BALLARD,
Major AID Q. JohnsOn's Division,
a.Qf-d1Ots EEel's Corps. A. n. v.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
nnrn-Ar NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE. No.,
large sas Of Goods soes ses s 1 Tsa,1 a, 10
IA sfve Ware VII commence II O"''A''N -
,,.locr an VII NIB &C a rge Inc ~ st,..
rxsrt ack and c 10 ID dress euAs
soendid Bet and Bonnet n ocns ., - y.,s.,
An hesh goods In Waoe Pie laf' receiver i-'
ALSO.
ss,,es Las,isg, Pea !, Born and Agate Bu''ens
Mich Velvet Cl'tks
Velv aud slid Dresses
pure liver Tea set
silver Tea, liable and sat spoons
And 81 u o'clock
% eases Bo0tl aid shcel, - -, ~. ,b,.
comprlsirE hs gas and best assortment oHHea % ID VIZ
''--'N- 40,
Several invoices desirable Carreucg,
AID 81 ane Brusstls AM Iagr- IN O.rpe'a N
Ia :, KENT. PINE GO.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
DIVIDEND.

THE President and Directors of the Farmers
Il Ba-k vgsia have srsd dividend out Of the pro
ats Of ths inst1or e8eilg the h day c so eb=r
and three quate 1G1u-tng erfson onequArt
per The state leaves - per cent net pay able
hs StOo, holders the 25h ms ST..
J. A. SMITH,
de9l-tB. Cashier.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS Oh
Il BANK OF ytRGINI e., have declared dividend
hresQ per fsT me sst six months, subec
dsdu "a p bonus 20 the state leaving
md onehal per cent ret a5 share, payable
WM y TAYLOR
dsll-6, Cash'r.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
daN-a,HdtelE
T AND FOR SALE

II AND fOh SALE.
IL authorized By Dr. TsEsUen Tyler 10 sell his farm, In
New Ks eouaty runIt2s Depot containing $40
about half n which Is eleaI e. has been mailed
he improvements consss Of good dvcsg aud Unnecessary
houses, nearly new. There the place abundance
Superior mari
ALSO
osr my iSrn In james Ciy county about 40 niles nom
Rchmond DiAscun1 Or and ChckAEominy river
containing ab3u. 80 cleared TIE improve
Of dwelling and al necessary cut
hotseL
Apply 20 T. B. W. APPESSON,
Al ". a. Peasants, rs h. bttEeen
dsRl-dlvs Main ana Cary sfr-ett
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

VlhGlNlA MILITARY INsIlTOTE.
THE Board of Visitors, at their regular meet
Ing 10 January win I'll existing vacancies in the List Of
State Cadets a. follows:
Dtrisn-s 9th, 0 10Th, l2h, 1sth 10Th, Soth, s2d s4h,
IS h, Sssh, 4Oth, aga, 47lh
Four OF Thee districts temporarily allied BY cadssp
pointed from the State at large
.ppIcst will be submitted the superintendent
Adatant General Of Virginia prior TO 18th January, 1854
FRANlIs d. SMITH.
de2a-1swsw superintendent.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

INFORMATION WANTED OF CAPT. JSh y
n sNIra az Virgins g. vi was supp sec 10 De
taken prise yssurg and teevei 9 Dc nov IN NJ No
NJ s,ber exreuiey a. leNr from him ny n.otmS
uon viii thankfully received. HIS IRA SIN IeS|s @ III
well Wv '"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

SULPHATE OF CINCHONA.-This article
~ one Of NE proIImAie principles Of Peruvian Bark, similar
properties suphae Of ouinne, and may be substituted
for It, Tie price Is $50 per Quite. For sale BY
no13 j. v. DUVAI.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-22

EOR RENT.-Tvo unfurnished Easement
rooms, suitable for ONCE lodgings storage Apply
Corner Of Clay and Pfth deaL-h
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
Rurnside,s Farewell.

HEAD'oRs ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Jan. 26
This morning Gen. Burnside turned
over the command of the Army to Gen
Hooker. As soon as the change was
known the principal officers waited on
Burnside and took leave of him with re-
greet.
Burnside issued parting address to
the army. s..n4
The following is the address:
To the Army: .
HEAD'QRs ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, Jan. 20.
General Order No. 9.
By direction of the President of the
United States, the commanding General
this day, transfers the command of this
army to Major General Joseph Hooker.
The short time he has directed your
movements, has not been fruitful of vic
tory nor any considerable advancement
of our line, but it has again demonstra-
ted an amount of courage, patience and
endurance that under more favorable
circumstances would have accomplished
gre al results.
Continue to exercise these virtues.
Be true in your devotion to your coun-
try and the principles you have sworn to
maintain. Give to the brave and skill
full General, who has long been identified
with your organization, and who is now
TO command you, your full and cordial
support and co operation, and you will
deserve success.
Your General, in taking an affection
ate leave of the army, from which he
separates with so much regret, may be
pardoned if he bids an especial farewell
TO his long and tried associates of the
Ninth Corps.
His prayers are that God may be with
you, and grant you continued success
until the rebellion is crushed
By command of
Major General BURNSIDE.
LEWIS RICHMOND, A. A. G.
1t is understood that Maj. Gen. Frank
lin and Maj. Gen. Sumner have also beer
relieved from their commands of tht
Right and Left Grand Divisions of thu
Army of the Potomac, but the names 0
their successors have not been divulged
nor is it known who has been appointed
to take the place of Gen. Hooker.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
A British Vessel ordered to Seize
Com. Wilkes.
Rebels Defeated near Nashville
CAPTURE OF ST CHARLES,
DUVALLS BLUFF, AND
DES ARC
THE SABBATH OBSERVED BY
BURN SIDES ARMY.
From New Orleans and South Amer
lea.

From New Orleans and South Amer
lea.
New York, Jan. 25.-The gunboat
Saxon, from New Orleans on the 10th,
and Key West on the 18th, arrived to-
day.
New Orleans papers contain no news
whatever.
1t was reported at Key West on the
18th that the pirate Alabama, off Ha-
vana, had sent a boat ashore.
The Ariel, from Aspinwall on the 18th,
arrived this morning, with 100000 in
specie.
She was conveyed by the gunboat
Connecticut.
Panama dates to the 18th contain the
following:
The steamer Herman sailed on the
18th for San Francisco, with the passen-
gers by the America.
The civil war in New Grenada is
ended
No movement has been made yet to-
wards rebuilding Aspinwall
American gold at Panama has de-
cGned q per cent
The French fleet vas at Acapulco on
the Sth.
The steamer British Queen, from Ha-
vana, the 18th and Nassau the 20th, has
arrived.
The Panama Herald, of the 18th an
nounces the arrival of the British war
steamer Galatia, from Bermuda, and the
Spiteiul, from Havana, and says it is re-
ported from highly creditable sources
that the commander of the Galatia had
received positive orders to take Admiral
Wilkes when and wherever found, and
convey him to Bermuda where he will
be detained for further orders from Eng
land.
The British ship Vesuvius, took mill
lion and a half of dollars from Mobile for
England.
The steamers Anna Childs and Flora
have arrived at Nassau from England,
probably to run the blockade.
The steamer Ninnahad, had arrived
from Georgetown with cotton.
The Heratds Washington dispatch
states that information has been receiv-
ed, that the rise in the Mississippi has
flowed through the canal cut by Butler
opposite the city.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
OUR NOON DISPATCHES
The Herald Sensationizing.
Another officer Arrested.
4 Herald Canard.

New YORK, Jan. 26.-The Herald
dispatch says one of the results of the
late Republican caucus, it is intimated
the demand for a reconstruction of the
Cabinet, will be urged with pertinacity,
and that if a change should not be made
before March 4th, Congress in imitation
of the British Parliament, will pass reso-
buttons declaring want of confidence in
the present Cabinet.
The Worlds dispatch says, very i'm
portant reports, said to be founded on
good authority, in reference to the Army
of the Potomac, has reached me tonight
1t is, that the Army of the Potomac is
to be virtually disbanded, and that the
greater portion of it will be sent West to
cooperate in the grand campaign soon to
be inaugurated.
A small portion of it will be retained
near Washington, just enough to protect
the city, SO runs the report.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 26.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 70
Mess PORK unchanged, no demand at
over $l3 % for new city.
LARD in moderate demand at cents,
but held at 81 for Point City Good de-
mand for bulk, sides at So, and for short
clean middles 81, in boxes, consider
able sales made of both.
GROCERIES without change
WHEAT held cts. higher which checks
the demand and there was very little
done
CORN advanced l cent, closing firm at
81 in bulk and 60@6l including sacks.
OATS firm at $500, in bulk
RYE in active demand at S.
BARLEY unchanged and quiet.
FLOUR advanced 10 cents per barrel,
closing firm at So 70@$5 IS for super
fine
GOLD advanced [ 46@1 4S. Demand
notes 42@l A. Silver is quoted at
| 30@l 81 for large and 25 for small.
Exchange dull at par.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
Particular Notice.

There are niang preparations sold nader n name Of
Bidcrs put UP sn quart bottles, compounded of The
cheapest chisky or rum, costing from 20 10 a.
ceRtsper gallon, te taste disguised By Aise or Coian
der Seed,
This class Of Bders has caused and sciU confinuee
cause as long as they can be sold hundreds to die the
death Of The drinkdrd. By their the system is Kent
continually under the Influence OF Alcoholic Sinnloni
ofe ,rorst kind he desire o; liquor is created and
kept up, and The result is all the horrors attendant mon
drpnkurds lie and death.
For those acho desire and WILL HAVE a Licpor
Biaers, publish The tollot0in,y recent: Get ONE
BOTTLE H0OFLANDiS GERMAN RITTFRS
and rai1 lcith TIRE QUARTS OF GOOD BRANDY
OR WHISKY, add lie result 1oiU be a prenarot;s,
that arU FAR EXCEL in medicinal virfstes and tyus
excellence any Of the Lfqnor Bitters IN ne
market, and UiH COST MUCH LESS YoM mill
hare all the rirfaes Of H00FLAND'S BITTERs An
connection 'ch GOOD article of Liquor at a much
les price than these Inferior preparations soiU cost rom
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
BY THE E. & W. LINE.
Exclusively for the Journal.
CONGRE sSIONAL.
xXxVIIth COngress---First Session.
WASHINGTON, January %.

WASHINGTON, January %.
HoUsE.-Walter d. Judd, of Wisconsin
was sworn in as the successor of the late
Hon Hanchett.
Sumner from the committee on Ways
and Means reported back with favora-
bic recommendation the bill to establish
branch mint in the territory of Ne
vada.
The House passed the Senate bill
amendatory of the judicial system MAX
ing Ohio and Michigan the 7th and Hi
nois and Wisconsin the 9Th Judicial Cir
cult The House then went into COM
mittee on the Whole on the Finance
bill.
Stevens reported bill authorizing the
President to raise and equip 10000 men
of African descent for five years.
Stevens postponed the bill till to-mor-
row.
Holdman moved to postpone the bill
until the Sd of March; not carrid, 45
against so. Stevens motion was then
agreed to.
On motion of Harrison a resolution
was adopted instructing the Military
committee to inquire into the expediency
of authorizing the President to accept for
three years any Company of infantry,
cavalry or artillery without limitation as
to numbers
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-01-27

NASHVILLE, January 25.-Itis reported
that Storms and Wheeler were at Frank
lin, Tennessee, to-day with 5000 cavalry.
The rebels attacked the bridge guard on
the Chattanooga road, ten miles from this
city, to-day but were repulsed with a
large number killed and wounded. We
lost one man.
A fleet Of twenty-five boats are at
GAINESVILLE, also three gunboats with
a large mail on board.
1t rained all day yesterday and last
night. The river has risen two inches