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Frauds in The ''EWe:tsrn p3u .rt;n 3xx>,

Frauds il The ''Westsrn Department"
The Report OF The Federal Military Uon-
mission presided over by Major Gen. Egvin
Mcdowell end charged with the examination
into alleged frauds in the "Jyestern Depart.
raent,' has been transmitted by Secretary
Stanton 70 the Senate Of She y. s. Tbs foi-
lowing is summary Of the report.
Gen. S. +. Curtis, il, the case Of the co:top
Of Gen. Pillow, was found 70 have used the
proceeds in supplying the contraband>, though
it was not shown specifically how all the
money was applied IN the case Of Saunders
and Woodsnns cntton all was accounted TOR
except s275 The whole cotton was fully
accounted for, excepting that gold was received
for It while at seventeen per cent. pyeI,aium,
and currency paid over Ia IT'S stead.
One hundred an0 eight bales, seized iron1
Mats Ward il Arkansas and sent 70 Helena,
were atterwar} purchased and the proceeds
paid to airs. Ward
Major Il. s. Curtis, Maior Mckinney, and
Lieut.. (1uylee, oi Gen. Cur1is5 staff; i was
ascersa;ned, we7e interested in the purchase
81 ISL bales OF COTTON.
Brig, Gen, iioyey WAS ez0nerared from? The
charge Ok :orciu|y returning fifteen neg-oas 20
slavery but Was found &c be connected Wi the
traffic IN COTTON.
Oh, S}aok. OF the 9th Indiana was found
60 have traded II cotton, and 10 have cap
turae2 silver ware from Mrs.. CAgswe!l, in Mis-
SSH ri who complained that It Was net all
returned
Lieut.. Ki,s,hal Of The I'd Wisconsin, CavaI
~ stole Il diamond pin, which ;7a5 Subsequent
u slainr Western: Ell. Missouri, resolved
$500 fox furnishing g. guard for protecting
cotton.
Cart. Fred. s. Winston, Assistant Quarter
10 ster. wa found Interested in cotton u man"
,,er not oonten,p plated by the army Teguiai!onS,
and ct depositiny The proceeds III private
banking Institution ins1ea] OF the Treasury
Capt. Rowland, Of 1876 bales shipped To
Ch;csgo by one Hagan, was auf ilnr2ed TO
receive half the nett proceeds an1 $4,000:
Among others interested in cotton speeula-
tions are named COL G. 9. Marsh and CAPT.
Bradley, Goth illinois; Lieut.. Col 3 N;
Wood. 6th Missouri Cavalry, who admstte4
fiIr'o;s '5 Ga1t Jeroe Bradley, Assistant
ouartern,aster general Capt. Robert Gormars,
(nalt rofts Oh l02 tales, 81 500; Capt. Ei5y-
(}en and Lieut. Wright, 81 Iowa Battery; Ii.
Baker, 336 Illinois; Aeut: tllnf, 'Oi Ms ,L's'
souri Cavalry; and Aleut MurIock' lo'h VII"
Battery. a.og
Permits were shown TO have heen granted
for cot ton trading by Gems. Grant VurIS:
Steele, German. and Na>i'nnrn, anu t'@'
frauspnrta ion bad been furnished 10 ONE eA-
tent for private purposes, Tor WhlcE EelzsI1''7'"
tiGn was not always REG wed.
1880
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| Valparaiso dates TO The 7sh state that the
whole Gillian and Peruvian coast IS highly ex-
cited st the recent Spanish occupation o. the
Chincha Islands, and the TWO Ministers OF
State and Finance Of Chill have been CONG
PEELED 60 resign on account Of proposing SET
clement oe difficulties hv diplomacy, and new
ministers Amounted. The Gillian navy IS
being augmented the principal ports are o.
i0g fortified and large s2lbscr otions being ad-
dea to that Of Congress 20 place the country on
8 war footing, and 20 aid Peru in resisting fhe
Spanish invasion Bolivia, Columbia L qua
dor, and the Argentine Republic are also pre-
pairing 70 assist Peru.
In the Senate OF the Uuited States yester'
day, bill was passed approprlstlng three hun"
dred and fifty thousand 6oars f'r the repair
Of works connected with the harhorS on the
lakes and on the seaboard The fertilization
apnropriatioa bill Was passed The hill 10
establish O. bureau Of Freedn3en's Af=irs
was debatet7. II The House Of Representa-
tives the Senate bill 60 reotrai' speculation IN
gold coin and bullion, was passed by vote or
76 yeas to 81 nays. The resolution to amend
the Constitution 50 as TO abolish, slavery VAS
debated.
The Richmond Exam Of the 9th says:-
s'Whil4 the Yankees are making themselves
merry over the supposed restitution and star
vation existing in our armies, the best evidence
to the contrary is afforded BY the extraordinary
spectacle Of eI,e soldiers frequently donating
their rat;ons to help to feed the SUFFERING. The
3Oth Virgi:,ia regiment, CorSe' brigade, yes,
terday Jumped their entire rat:ons ftr that day
and sent it, IN t;>lr, meal, bacon, etc., 10 he
distributed among the poor q Richmond.
II the British House Of Commons on the
lst, on motion chat the House 20 into coin-
mittee on the hill to abolish the religious test
at the Oxford University, an amendment Was
proposed by the Conservatives rejecting the
bill, bat the Liberals gained the victory by
majority Of ten in full House Of four hundred
and sixty two.
Several citizens oil Loudouu county have
been recently arrested as hostages and oom-
mitted 10 the Old Capitol prison III Washing
ton; among them VIM Fl. Gray, Dr.. a. &.
Mott, Dr. Gross, J. W. K Iwards, }. Z. Smart
end T. L. Bentley. D., Mott and Mr.. Smart
were yesterday Internationally released and
sent home.
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OH >Alexaudrin 6 azGtte
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE IS.

The Military COMMITTEE Of the i. $, Senate
favor the proposed adjustment Of che three
Hundred Dollar oommutation feature Of tFe
enrolment law, wish the exception OF the
Chairman, Mr. Wilson, Hho has given notice
81 his intention so offer certain amendments
The effect is 70 give one hundred dollars ooua-
~ 10 drafted men. at the end OF 3 years SER
vice, and proportional bounty for less tIne'
i honorabIy discharged before the expiration
of the wear. He also proposes to ensrai5 on
it 8 provision ter voluntary enstments into
resiments Of other States, from States IN IN
surrection, and Tor securing the freedom OF
the wives and children Of colored soldiers en-.
listed"
A later dated ''Castls Thunder, J" Richmond,
has been received by the mother OF Miss Dr.
Mary Walker, from which the following IS an
extract L hoy e you are not grlevzng about
NE, because am prisoner Of War. am
living ina three story brick castle, with plenty
70 eat, and clean bed so sleep in. | have
room mate, young lady about twenty years
OF age, from near Uorinth, Mississippi, Miss
Martha Manus.) au much happier than /
might be ia some relations Of life where |
might be envie,l by other ladies. The officers
are gentlema ly and kind, and it will not be
long before an EXCHANGED.
Some of the letter writers to the Northern
papers give most distressing accounts OF
the late burning Of Alexandria, Louisiana,
and Of proceedings in Georgia, by the Federal
troops, which they represent as having exs5-
perated in high degree the people there, and
very much embittered the already hostile
feeling War, according TO there accounts,
is assuming its most Eerocous features.
The Coal Agents in Georgetown are ship
hing large quantities Of Maryland GOAL, much
o. it to northern ports. 4 large number OF
vessels have been freIghted during the week
and others remain at the wharves to receive
their oargoes. Gseat eH5rts are making by
spectators to keep up the price OF coal, not
withstandng the large profits IT last year and
the largely increased shipments
The movements OF the Confederates IN the
Trans Mississippi Department are look d
upon Ia some quarters as intended to reinforce
General Johnston by General Dick iay}ors
command, which. at last accounts. WAS OF the
west side Of the Atchafalaya river.
The "Virginia State Journal' says shat the
military and civil authorities here have deter
mined 70 order from the place large NUM-
Der Of abandoned characters, principally 1e-
males, who have Aocked here since the war
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been recently arrested as hostages and oo1n-
mitted 70 the Old Capitol prison III Washing
ton; among them VIM E. Gray, Dr.. n. &.
Mott, Dr.. Cross, J. W. Edwards, }. (. Smart
and K. L. Bentley. D., Mott and Mr.. Smart
were yesterday Internationally released and
sent home,
The =. s. Navy Department has been IN
formed shae On che III Inst. the U. s. steamer
WYTan,suEta, stationed Of Georgetown, 5. g.,
chased O. side wheel steamer, which proved
80 ue tie Rose, Of London, with IN assorted
cargo, u2gis she ran aground. After q fruit
less effort TO get the Rose aaoat, she was de3"
troye0.
Panama papers give particulars Of IRE at
AspiuvaN on the Goth ul5., which destroyed
t77o blocks, Including she City Hotel and sew
ersI fne residences. The less is heavy An
attempt TO assassinate Mosquera VAS unsuo
cessful, aud the assassins were arrested. lhe
Spanish Admiral and Commissioner have been
burnt ia efigy at Panama.
A Lincoln, ratification meeting is 70 be held
u Y 4sbingtou might"
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4 dispatch from Falmouth, Ky, says that
after the Cynthlana defeat Hobson and part Of
his stat were put uoder arrest and sent &c Fa,,-
mouth.
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PROPOSALS FOR GRADING,
STONE-WoRK, sc.


WARRINGTON, ID, e., April 10, 1854, (
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
office, for ten days from this date for grading that
portion Of the Arsenal grounds north of the PenI.
tentiAry, and for building and furnishing part Of
the stone for a Hea-wAll on the west side OF said
grounds, In accordance with speolheAtiSns, plans,
and sections to be seen at this ONCE.
The bids will be by the cubic yard for the ex.
oavAting, and by the perch OF twenty-five cubic
feet for the stone-woTk, the prices to be written
out In words in the bids.
Each proposal will be accompanied by q guArAn-
ty signed by two responsible persons that In case
such hid Is accepted, the principal or the EuAran
contract with sufficient BureteB In sum equal TO
one-hAlf of the amount OF the contract to lhl the
same confoImably with the 1pecineAtiopBj and, in
case said bidder should fail to enter into the con-
tract, they to make good the difference between
the offer OF said bidder and the next lower bidder
or the person to whom the contract may be
awarded.
The responsibility OF the guarAntors must be
certified to by an officer under the United States
Government, or responsible person known At
this office.
Proposals to DO addressed to Captain J. G. Ben
ton, at this post, and endorsed PROPOSALS. FOR
GRADING, STONE WORK, &o.n
All proposals received under this advertisement
will be opened on TUESDAY, April 20th, At u
o'clock m, when all bidders may be present.
No bid will be considered that does Aot conform
to the requirements OF this advertisement and the
Government reserves the right TO reject any or all
OF the bids, II 1t be considered to Its interests to
do so.
Specifications can DO obtained at this Office, or
VIII DO mailedto applicants ...-..
Capt; Ordnance Cong Warrington Arsenal.
Apl6-lOt
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sTIM MAILS:

WAsHISoroN, D. c., March 8, 1864.
Dn. LIoHrHILL-Dear Sir; Itake this opportu.
nifty TO publicly express my gratitude for the won.
derful cure OF Deafness you have In 40 short time
effected In my case.
/ was deaf for about six years, and for the last
few years 30 much 90 could not hear preaching OF
common conversations but now, since your laval.
liable services have been rendered, can hear as
we'll a. ever. In conclusion, let me say that the
noises with which have been troubled In my head
Tor years have also entirely disappeared.
Very truly, yours,
JAMES r. MCCATHRAN,
Tenth street, between L and @,
Washington.
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GROV ER'S THEA
IMPORTANT EXTRA NOTICE,
APPEARANCE, FOR SIN NIGHTS ONLY,
toF GROWERS GREAT


hFFEAhANCE, FOR SIN NIGHTS ONLY,
ioF GROWERS GREAT
PHILADELPHIA COMPANY.
Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, April 49,.
THE COMPANY ENTIRE,
Embracing the following talented Artists, pro-
a 'unced BY the Philadelphia press, universally,
the Finest ''
DRAMATIC COMBINATION IN AMERICA.
Mr. Walter Lennox, Mr. Harry Pearson,
Mr. Frank MordAunt, Mr. w A Don Allson
Dir George II Andrews Mr. II knight,
Mr. Joseph Whiting, Mr. James I Ward
Mt w Chapman, Mr. James Mathews, .
MT Eyerit, Mr. George Forrest,
Mt harry Ever5, Mr.. JAmeA Wilson,
Mr. Henry Mitchell, Mr. A De Long,
Miss Susan Schenek, Miss Sophy Climber,
Miss Ehie Germon, MI Annie Ward,
miss L'zzie Cooper, Mrs W A Chapman,
Miss JEANNE Gourley, Miss Ella Miller
hrs MordAunt, Miss Laura Porter,
Mrs Germon.
Conductor Of the 0rehentTA...MR.C c. ROPPITZ
Who Will be accompanied by several of the leading
musicians OF his renowned Chestnut street OFcheI.
ira, who Will be added to the present Grand or
cheatra OF this Theatre, which this accomplished
maltre had the honor OF organizing and periectinE
This Great Company VIII appear in those fine
pieces which have created. by their superior repre-
sensations, the most profound sensation In the
city OF Philadelphia.
LooKlll REMARKlIl
Ia these six nights the entire repertoire OF pieces
that have occupied the stage OF the New Chestnut
street Theatre for nearly three months will lie pre-
sented.
LIST. Boueieaults Beautiful Drama,
THE COLLEEN BAWN.
al Tom TaylOr's Great Drama
THE TICKET-OF-LEAVE MAN
3D. Western MArshalls beautiful creation,
PURE GOLD
4th. The frat correct rendition Of BOucicault's
great play, now running with unparalleled success
In Philadelphia, being In Its third week,
THE oCToRooN. apI6-3t
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OFFICIAL NOTICES.
n F + l O l A l. .

y
SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEW NATIONAL
LOAN.
By direction OF the Secretary of the Treasury, I
hereby give notice that am prepared to receive
subscriptions on account OF United States Bonds
authorized by the act OF March o. 1884, bearing date
March l, 1884, redeemAble at the pleasure OF the
Government after ten years, and payable forty
years from date, bearing interest st five per centum
a year, payable on Bonds not over one hundred
dollars annually, and GA all other bonds seni.En-
UuAlly, In coin.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or
Coupon Bonds, a. they may prefer.
Registered bonds will be issued of the denominA-
tons oil Fifty dollars, (S5O) One Hundred dollars,
(SiOO) Five Hundred dollars, (S6OO,) One Thousand
dollars, ,OOO) Five Thousand dollars, (s6,OOo)
and Ten Thousand dollars, (sIO,OOOD and Coupon
Bonds OF the denominations OF Fifty dollars, $780,
One Hund:ed dollSrs, (slOO,) Five Hundred dol
lars, (SbOO,l and One Thousand dollars, 49, O0)
Subscribers will be required to pay, In addition
to the amount OF the principal OF the Bonds, In
lawful money, the accrued interest In ooin Tor In
United states Notes, or the notes Of National
Banks, adding hfty per cent. for premium until
further nOtioe) from the first day Of March Sep
TENDER, as the case may be, until the day of sub.
Icriptlon and payment.
Upon receipt OF subscriptions, | will issue my
certificate Of deposit therefor IN duplicate, the
original OF which will be forwarded by the sub
seriber to the Secretary OF the Treasury, Wash
ington, with letter stating the kind, Registered
or Coupon, and the denomination OF Bonds re-
quired Upon the receipt Of the original eertih.
cate at the Department, the Bonds subscribed for
will he transmitted TO the subscribers respectively
AZ soon as the same can be prepared
1t Is expected that the frat deliveries OF Coupon
Bonds will be made not later than the fourth (ith)
OF April. ;. f. SPINNER,
m26-Aw Treasurer United States.
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WAsHIN0roN, D. c., March I, 1854.
This Is 10 certify that having been Deaf since
the year 1885, and since that time gradually losing
my hearing until I was unable to hear common
conversation or public speaking, | applied to DR..
Lighthlll, Of New York, who, after short and
psinleSs course OF treatment, entirely restored my
hearing heartily recon rend Or. Llghthlll to
the Deaf
FREDERICK ROBERTSON,
Residence, near Fort Saratoga.
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WAN DEPARTMEST,)

WAR DEPARTMEST,)
ADJUTAST GERERALs OFFICE,
WAsHISoroR, March II, 1864.
All applications for leaves OF absence or per-
mission to visit Washington must be addressed TO
Major General Halleok, Chief Of star, and must
specify the business for which tie officer desires
the permission. kilograms addressed direct TO the
Secretary OF War on this subject will receive no
attention.
BY order OF the Secretary OF War.
+. D. TOWNSEND,
m2i-u Assistant AdjutAnt General.
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WAsHINoToS, D. C., March ., 1864.
This to certify that having been affected for
twenty years with Deafness, and having tried
some OF the most eminent doctors OF our city with
out any relief at last heard Of DR.. Lighthill and
put myself under his care. His treatment was
brief and successful. I am now completely re-
stored, and the cure 10 apparently permanent.
have all confidence In DR.. Lghthill'A skill, and
would adVlie all AfiIcted with DealAess to 20 and
consult him at once.
JOSEPH WHITNEY,
Residence, near aud Eleventh streets.
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D 900 HORSES WANTED.

WAN DLFANIMhNTI CAVALhY BUREAU
OFFICE or CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER,
WAsHIEoTOH, D. C., April 8, 1884.
One hundred and hity (ei6OJ dollars per head
will be paid for all
CAVALRY HORSES
delivered within the next fifteen (l6) days at the
Government Stables at GleIboro, d. Q.
Said horses to be sound In all particulars, not
less than Ave (6) more than nine 10y years old
from ltk to 10 hands high, full heshed, oompAotly
built, bride wise, and OF size sufficient for cavalry
purposes.
Ihsss tPsciaeaiiOnJ pl be strictly adhered 10 and
rtqtdIv enforced IN Spsry particular
Payments made on delivery Of ten (lO) and over,
Hours OF Inspection from .. IN. TO 6p.m,
JAMES A. EKIN,
Lieut.. Col and Chief QuAFtermAItsT,
Apo-lot Cavalry Bureau,
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tanning Historical Notes and Index Handsomely
printed on good paper BY John c. Hamilton.
Youths History Of the Rebellion, frsm the
bOmbaTdment Of Fort sumter TO the capture OF
Roanoke Island, with numerous illustrations. By
William II. ThAyer. Price eI.2
RAmbles Among WordA-theiF Poetry HIatoFv
and WiIdom. By William sWinler Price Al 81
Mendell's Military surVeyinEj illustrated. Price
$500.
Mailed free on receipt OF above prIeea.
Just published, and for sale by
HUDSON TAYLOR,
Bookseller and stAtioneT,
Apl6-bt sSt PennSylVAnia avenue.
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n + r G A l.
PASSES TO VISIT THE ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC.
l. Applications must he made ut the once OF
Major Louis II. PelOu7e, No. 2Os y street, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, between II
a. u, and p. M, except Sundays. Major Peloule
10 authorized to sign the passes,
2. Itnot granted at the office OF Major PslouIs,
the decision lie inA and no reference need be made
at the War Department.
g. Passes cannot be given to females to visit the
army.
By order Of the Secretary OF War.
+. D. TOWNSEND,
tss'ti Assistant AdIutant General
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TTJgEG

At ra-....-f.
DEAFNEss, oATARRH, AND DIS.
EASES OF THE EAR, THROAT AND
AIR PASSAGES.
DIR. LIGHTHILL,
FROM u st. Marks Place, New York, author OF
"a Popular Treatise on DEAFNESS" "Lsttsrs
on CATARRH," 10 now In
WASHINGTON,
And can be consulted At the
EBBITT HOUSE
for ONE WEEK, until
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL is,
ON
DEAFNESS, CATARRH,
and all the various diseases Of the
Fan,
THROAT,
AIR PASSAGES.
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HEADoUARTERs MILITARY DIsTRICTl
or WAsHIEdToN, J
WAsHISGTON, d. C., February 49, 1861.
GeRsTGi 0rderS, No. 8.
Col. 7. IngrahAm, SSth Massachusetts volunteers,
Is hereby detailed AZ Provost Marshal of the Mill
tAry District OF Washington. He will DO respected
and Obeyed accordingly.
BY command Of Brig. Gen. MAKTIEDALEi
JOHN p. sHERDURNE,
fel6-ti Assistant AdutAnt General
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VARIETIES | VARIETIES /

Y MUSIC HALL AND THEATRE,
(Fronting Penn'A avenue aud Ninth street,
FltZsimmOn1. Stage Manager and Advertiser
THIS (FRIDAYl AFTERNOON AND NIGHT
FRANK KERNS' BENEFIT.
- HOst OF Volunteers.
THE GREAT MUSIC HALL OF THE METRoPO-
LIS, presenting the FIRST-CLASs STARS
A MAMMOTH PERFORMANCE NIGHTLY,
The young danseube, Miss Louisa WAlby, Mile
Lima Windell The dAhhlng lady danaeuse, Miss
Augusta WAlby. The young American vocalist,
Miss Fannie Gilmore. The great Ravel Panto-
mimist OF the age, Hernandez Foster. The popular
young actress OF the day. Miss Maggie Friei. Also
the following Lady Dancers: Miss Fannie May,
Miss Maggie Vernon, Miss Kitty Lee, Miss Annie
Gilmore. The Ethiopian MonafchG, Frank KernB
George 7. sheldon. The peoples iavOritesa Mr..
Francis, MIR. CHARLES MeGuife. ThR Infant Jim
Crow AID the Star Company. The Magical Ravel
PAntomime, Full OF Tricks, Changes, Magical
TrRRsformAtlOna, and MAGIC TRUMPET; or
THE MERRY CLOWNi The Freaks OF Harlequin
and the Fairy Columbine. WEDNESDAY AFTER
MUM PEhF OhmANCE. api9
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I 900 ARTILL ERY HORSES
l.OOU WANTED AT ONCE.

OFFICE or CHIEF QUARTERDIAsTER,)
DEPOT or WARRINGTON, !
WARRINGTON, d. c., April II, 1854.
1000 HORSES, suitable for Artillery service, will
DO purchased at this depot by the undersigned, in
open market, from date until May II, 1854 In lots
Of one to ATTY, at one hundred and aixty-hve dol
lars $3.50 per AnimAl each animal TO be subjected
to the usual Government inspection before being
accepted,
Horses to be delivered to, and inspected by, Cap
tain c. II. Tompkins, A. q. NJ, u. 8. A, corner
Twenty-Eeeond and @ streets, Warrington, D. q.
ID. X. RUCKER,
BrigAdler General and Chief Quartermaster,
Apll-7N Depot of Washington.
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There are doubtful ststes which must be carried
" management and much depends on The success
Of the campaign BY the spirit upon which 10 IL en-
tered and the stAndArd-bearer TO be selected ne
appealed therefore that the discussion - carried
on az gently a. possible, and for the majority TO
MT. 4, Q. Connolly spoke in favor OF MT. Lincoln.
He believed the Lord God omnipotent placed him
troubles. II there were citizens OF the country
whose voices should Be heard, u wa. thos. o. me
District Of Columbia, who have acted fully and
impartially from the commencement Of this san
culinary contest
He desired the expression Of the sentiments Of
the meeting should DO fairly given. He hoped
they would vote ~ with one voice, vote down the
presented. He hoped the delegates selected TO go
10 vote for Mr.. Lincoln their frat last and only
choice.
Several gentlemen then tried 70 obtain the Moor
and general confusion reigned for few minutes.
The debate was then continued by Meanra, Gle
phane, Goodloei Geo L. N. Day, Esq, Mr.. Decide
and James A. Wise.
motion was made that tellers be appointed to
decide the vote on the amendment TO the renolu-
i ons, "niSn wa. ADOPTED, sno tne Ioh9Wing gen,
picher," ole o sppoitnea w, NJ; ,s s. hon ana
SmsnSn.DtN, ,.,,sr ~ nv .ne
n1Ia laNeI W. oon,xquen'y eeieateu
n Iouvn Wn mere mAue 70 sugouIh 10 iuesuAy
1h .sn,. ~. ~ aV.ion ~ hau On y.
e. a. rS'niuuoh Ln.uuetins we ueiesstes 20 ,ote
'o H., L. LneoIn vas then tuomttc1, snu AgIeed to
the determination would Insure a lasting peace
declared by the Chair as unanimously carried.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to vote
for two delegates to represent this meeting In the
Baltimore Convention. Messrs. 7. c. Connolly, J.
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The highest advances given on Watches, Dia-
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Silver bought for cash. Always on hand largo
lot Of goods OF all descriptions, at private sale
Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted.
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