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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
Proceedings Of tho Republican State Conventio

Proceedings Of the Republican State Convention
Pursuant to call of the State Central
Committee, the Convention mot in the Hal
"f the House of Representatives,, on the
2lst inst. After the usual preliminaries
the Committee on Permanent Organisation
| reported the following officers:
President, John W. Scott, of Allen
Vice Presidents, w. s. Glenn, A. G. Proc.
tor, of Lyon, s. C. Russell, of Douglas, W.
s. Hoagland, of Jackson. Secretaries, j
W. Roberts, of Jefferson, and j. D. Suoddy,
of Linn.
Mr. Snoddy declined, aud NJ. NJ. Muir
dock was appoiuted in his place
After the election of delegates to the
National Convention, Committee on Res
olations was appointed, who reported the
following:
Resolcea, That the people of the State
Of Kansas have implicit con6dencs in the
integrity, ability, prudence and patriotism
Of Abraham lincoln that he is their On.
qualified choice for re election, and that q
change in the Chief Executive, at this crit.
ical time, would prove detrimental to the
cause of the Union, and endanger our lib
critics 4 -
Rcsolred, That the delegates from this
State to the Baltimore Convention be in
structed to cast their votes and exert their
entire influence to secure the re-nominaiien
of Abrahsm Lincoln to the Presidency.
Resolped. That slavery was the cause,
and now constitutes the strength. Of the
rebellion, and that we see no hope for per-
manens peace until the principles Of liber.
ty, enunciated 10 the declaration Of lnds-
pendence, are carried into practice aud
that we subscribe to the doctrine of uni
versal human freedom.
Resolred, That the question, whether
slavery is to be perpetaated or not. is no
longer exclusively State but . National
one aud it is therefore proper that the
Constitution of the United States should
be so amended as to secure freedom to every
human being within its Jurisdiction. a
Resolred. That at this, the 6rss coaven.
tion whicl has met since the session of the
Legislature which perpetrated the Sesasori-
al swindle. We, the representatives Of the
people. for them, and ia their name, do set
The seal Of condemnation upon said acs, and
denounce ties fraud, unparalleled IL the
history of political swindlss. SD
Resolved, That "s regard tie lsw, nv
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TREASON IN CONGRESS.

II there is one thing more than another. which
has trauspired since this war began, that would
tend to humiliate the loyal people Of the United
States it is the recent reasonable demonstrations
in Congress The humiliating and aggravatina
phase of these demonstrations was the failure t.
expel Long and Harris. Humiliating, because
in the very face Of the Government, on the flool
Of Congress, the boldest and blackest treason
can be spoken with impunity, and the spirit o.
Benedict Arnold can stalk abroad in this elev
snth hour undisturbed. The language spoken
BY these miserable traitors in conscqu uence Of tht
want Of two-thirds to expel, will tend more te
fire the Southern heart I" than have all the
extreme radical measures which the Copperhead,
have charged with having caused every trouble
What an echo there will be from Richmond
And how it will revive the rebel leaders. and
gire them confidence in the power of their Cop
perhead friends Of the loyal StAtesl And il
must grind the soldier, who has breasted the
iton storm that his Country might live. to witness
men enjoying her highest honOrs boldly urge
the abandonment Of the contest. and yield to heI
traitors the honors her best blood has bought
The newspapers indicate that great excitement
$500 10y" ""N'S 'Se"iuihS Long speech, anu
the failure to expel him. He urged the recogni.
tion Of the, Southern Confederacy, and acknowl.
edged the right Of secession. Speaker Colfax
LEFT the Chair, and moyed his expulsion. The
motion was lost, and resolution to censure pass.
ed by a vote eighty to seventy. The discussion
brought out several rebels in defence Of Long,
among them Harris, Of Maryland. and Fernando
Wood. who began a pleading for Free Speech
Verify, Free Speech covereth q multitude of sins,
and We submit whether there is not a limit to it
II there is not limit beyond which Free Speech
is not toierable. then it don't amount to nything
and is but q farce. 1t can be used for its own
destruction.
We an know the fate of Benedict Arnold.
and Aaron Burr. They roll Of infamy whici,
they bead will receive .ccessions which win
relieve the loyal people Of the ssigma Of tbshous
sssi,os Of te-dsy. So $50 l
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
A Union Disaster in North Carolina.
The Philadelphia Inquirer has the fol-

D~SsS@
The Philadelpbia Inquirer has the fol-
lowing:
NORFOLK, April 19-Refugees from
Plymouth, N. c., report that Sighting COM
rnenced on Sunday afternoon. The rebels
in force attacked Fort Gray, about . mile
from the town, on the Roanoke river. They
planted heavy battery on Folks Island,
about half mile distant, and kept up .
continuous fire. The rebels then made sew
eral cha:ges up to the Fort, but were each
time repulsed with great slaughter, when
they at last retired. A rebel iron ram and
:our gunbosts moved down to the obstruc.
tions, within six miles Of the town, 10 CO.
operate with the land forces. The rebels
were O.0O0 to IS OC0 strong. Gen. Wes-
sci commands the Union forces.
Fo;,rREss MoNRoE, April 25-An off,
Ger just arrived from Roanoke Island makes
the following report: Gen. Vessel surrsud-
cred PIyUouth Wednesday, 20th. after four
days fighting. Our loss is $50 killed and
$500 wounded. Rebel loss, $500 killed.
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Wabaunsee County.

The Wsbaunses County Convention pass.
ed the following resolutions:
Resoiced, That the action of the last Leg
islsture in proceeding to the election Of .
U. 8. Senator vas premature and improper,
involving wrong which We feel called
upon to condemn in unqualified terms.
Resolvcd, That ve endorse and approve
the course Of our Representative and Ssna-
tor in the matter, As fully in accordance
With propriety and the views and rights Of
the people.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

~ The movement CT our gunboats up
the Rappahannock raised an alarm in Rich.
moud that Burnside was efectiog landing
there, and q new alarm had been raised
among the rebels of movement up the
south side OF Ja,nss river. The rebels are
divided between fear tina, Lee may be in
vested in Richmond should be fall hack
there, and fear that be may be ou,aanked
BY Grant should he remain in his present
posi- ion.
Two weeks ago Lees force amounted to
40, 900 men, and it is believed now, that
With the reinforcements be has been able to
bring up. they do not amount to over 85,.
600. .e.
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Morris County Republican Convention.


In pursuance of the call of the State Gen.
trail Committee, the delegates OF the differ
ent Townships, who bad been previously
elected, met in Council Grove on Saturday,
April 18th, at 2 o'clock. P. NJ.
On motion Of G. Columbia, Chairman o:
the County Central Committee, the Con-
yention was called to order by the election
of June Baxter, Chairman, and James
Tbioney, Secretary.
% motion of Maj. Farnswo,tb. a Com
mittee of three on Credentials was appointed.
Charles Columbia, VIM. Downing, and John
Warnike constituted said Committee.
The Committee on Credentials reported
the following gentlemen entitled to seats:
Council Groue-H. w. Farnsworth.
Theodore Jones, Charles Columbia. R. NJ
Wright, James Thinney, w. D. Kahl, C.
G.. Aiken. G. w. Lee, r. B. Lockwood.
Neosho-S D. Price, VIM. Downing,
W. A. Clevenger, A. Reeve, NJ. Bowen.
Clarke's Creek-June Baxter, Henry
Baxter, John Warnike.
On motion of r B. Lockwood, tho report
of the Committee was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Lockwood, Commit.
tee was appointed to draft resolutions. The
Chair appointed r. B. Lockwood. II. W.
Farnswortb, and G. C. Aiken said Com.
mittee. The Committee retired, and after
a brief absence presented the following res.
olutions, which were adopted with but one
dissenting voice, and that to the last three
Resolued, That Abraham Lincoln is ou,
choice for the next President of the United
States
Resolved, That the delegate who shall be
elected to represent Morris county in the
State Convention be instructed to vote fol
no one as delegate to the National Conven.
tion but an unconditional Lincoln man.
Resolred, That we utterly repudiate the
action of our Representative in voting for
the election of United States Senator, al
the late session Of the State Legislature.
Resolred, That the weak apology that il
was necessary to vote for the election Of a
United States Senator, in order to secure
votes in the Legislature for the local meas.
ures of Morris county, is a perversion OF
facts which will not deceive the voters Of
said county.
Resolved, That we are ready to unite
with all citizens Of this State to condemn
this usurpa.ion of our rights, without refer
euce to individual preferences for United
States Senator.
On motion, ballot was had for delegate
to the State Convention. and H. w. Farms
worth receiving the unanimous voice, wal
declared elected.
The following named gentlemen were or
motion elected as the Morris County Union
Central Committee: H. W. Farn.worth
C. Columbia, c.. G. Aiken, S. D. Price, A
Reeves, June Baxter, and s. H. Atkinson.
On motion of Maj Farnsworth, the Sec
rotary was ordered to furnish the proceed
ings Of this Convention for publication il
the Council Grove Press, Junction City
Union, Emporia News, Topeka Record and
Tribune, the Leavenwo orth Conservative and
Times.
On motion the Convention adjourned
JUNE BAXTER, Chm.
JAMES THINNEY, Secretary.
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GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

06NGnAA NGWo AAGMos
Garabaldi landed at Southampton, England,
on the Sd, and was received with great enthus-
iasm. FE- Zs--raE
In Ohio there arc 1928 common schools.
167 colored schools, and over 81 900 teachers,
Of whom IL, $50 are women.
The total vote of Colorado, according to an
abstract published in the Black Hawk Mining
Journal, is 6,7L2.
Governor Bramlette says he was very much
pleased with his reception by the President
during his recent visit to Washington.
The Great Metropolitan Fair closed in New
York this week. The receipts during the en-
tire Fair will probably reach s., 100000.
The courts Of London. Rome. Vienna, St.
Petersburg, Berlin, Spain and France, have
agreed to recognize the Emperor Of Mexico
Immediately on his accession.
Miss Mary c. Walker, Acting Assistant Sur
geon Of Dan'l McCook's Brigade, was captured
by the enemy a day or two since, while visit
ing citizen patients outside of our lines.
Wells. Fargo & Co. shipped from Nevada
City during the two weeks ending March 26th,
1854 pounds of silver, worth 39s, 116 80.
The Savannah Republican Of the 18th states
that the Yankee prisoners at Andersonvills,
Ga, are dying at the rate of from 20 to 25 per
day. A ST. ru Efs
According to the Raleigh Progress the peo-
pie of western North Carolina have recently
hung several Confederate officers and soldiers
for attempting to enforce the conscription act.
A petri6ed rattlesnake was recently found
in block of stone. Petri6ed Copperheads
will be found everywhere after election.
Henry Ward Bcecher has bought $500 pair
Of horses at South Royalton, Vermont. 1t will
be quite as difficult for the people to keep up
with Beecher on the road as it does in the
pulpit. 49,;
The Chicago Board of Trade have resolved
that they will neither receive nor pay ont any
thing except National Currency after the 18th
Of May proximo. This is an important move
ment which will no doubt soon result in BAN
ishing from the West everything in the shape
Of currency that has not the Government mark
upon it. a esq ae5v -ssrr
The New York Sanitary Fair gets S2oo. 900
from A. r. Stewart and Commodore Wander
bilt. The way of it was. Vanderbilt said he
would give as much as any other man; and he
did.
/. A Law has been passed by the Maryland
Legislature to tax bachelors shove twenty-five
years Of age twenty dollars, and those above
forty-fvs years Of age forty dollars. 7s
Let u.s. says the Montgomery (Ahbama)
Mail, "invade, then, With our whels force,
Missouri, Kentucky. Maryland, .a.d the C9P-
pcsksads viii swell our ranks" j ~
Forty-6ve thousand votes were east at the
Metropofitan Fsir for the Army sword
Grants majority was sixteen thousand.
It is expected that the foreign immigration
to this country win be over three hundred
thousand persons the present season a proper
disposition Of these lahorerp in the localities
WA1te noss peedsd, will bess1t 10th the eean-
ny and the lahorsrs- - .gtasr-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

E A repor. from Washington says {:
hear that the Senate Military Committee
have agreed On an appropriation Of twenty
million dollsrs for the payment Of volun-
teers to be called out for less than one
hundred days. m
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
DELEGATES TO BALTIMORE.

The Topeka Convention chose the following
gentlemen as Delegates to east the vote OF the
State in the Baltimore Convention Of June 9Th
JAMES H. LANE, A. c. WILDER,
THos. NJ Bowen, W. w. H. LAWRENCE,
II, II. IxsLEr, F. W. POTTER.
ALIEREATES:
CIV BABCoCK, S. A. COBB,
J. NJ. PRICE, ROBERT McBRATSET,
@. 4. CoLroS, H. W. FARNswoRru.
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+ H The Pope is believed to be fast
sinking. He is said to have over. .exerted
himself in :he ceremonies of Easter Saoday.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
THE WEsrIRN BOYS.

When the rebelsSapproacbed the line Of
the reserve forces, our army was brought
iato excellent position, and the fighting
again became terrific. The Western boys
threw their, hats in the sir, and r.isod yeIl
which was heard above the roar of artillery
and the rattle Of mpsketry. That tire.
mendons ysll Vas more terrible to. the reb-
els than the laundering -peals of cannon.
Ose Of the prisoners afterwards remarked,
that vbeo they heard that shous. the word
paesed Iopnd = +" There sre The 'Western
boys !; se'n ,saich hi now" In : short
tne their eolusn bsG.p % ,xsYsr. Gen.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

business Cards not to exceed iincs, VIZ W lel
annum;
For each change an additional charged 25cent
Ger square will DO made.
Notices of "wants," ,""losf, }" "fouHi." "to rent"
ITO let" G... not exceeding four lines inserted
for Gty cents.
Marriage notices will be charged city cents in
all csses.
u iitorAl aoticss charged for at the rate Of Is
ssnts per limo, seven words, and special notice
at 10 cents per line, or so cents limo per week.
All noticos for religious and benevolent par-
poses vi ! be charged ons-thifd Of regular rates
Obituary notices -xcep. simple announcements
Of death, one half rates.
Advertisements not accompanied with instrut-
ton, will bo inserted until forbid and charged ao
cordingly.
Advertisements discontinued before the expira-
ton o. IA. lin, contracted fo-. will be charged
: sh art time rates.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid tor
invariably sn adranee, u, less from approved
Agents.
acknowledgements inserted next TO reading matter
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on lst or I'd pages IS per cont. advance regular
rates.
Ailtrausient advsrtissne ents must be paid for 4
aivance.
Advertisemen ents inserted in weekly oA reasova
bio terms.
DEMOCRATA NEWS.
GAZETTE COMPANY.
HENRY FISCHER
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New XoRH. Jan. 10.


Richmond papers report tie passage, by
Congress, o: a bill to couscript all men who
bsve hitherto furnished substitutes. THIS
Rill curtaii t1c woraiag OF the railroads.
he Enquirer says tue Virginia railroad
iron is worn out, aud So are the men work
ing there.
Tue Ecaminer says there is no prospect
OF apy considerable crops, this year, in sew
erai ui the fertile counties Of South west
ern Virginia.
Ia view Of the foregoing losses, farmers
have hired their field hands - nanutactur.
ing companies or sent them to cities and
towns Tor employment.
No corn Will be raised, and but little oats
or wheat.
The coascripiion OF all Old soldiers in the
rebel armies whose terms shortly expire, is
urged in memorial to Congress, by Har.
dee, CheaiLam, and others.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20


A detachment Of the 1lth Pa. cavalry re-
turned yesterday from raid throsgh east
ern North Carolina They report that they
found the body Of soldier hanging at
Smith Mills, on the l4th inst, with the
following words upan it:
s. Here hangs Private Ssml Jones, Of the
5:h Ohio regiment, hung by order OF Maj.
Ger'l Pickett, in retaliation for Private
David Bright OF the 62i Georgia regiment,
hung Dec 8'h, by order Of Brig. Gen'i
Wild"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

TnEATnE.-The popular theatrical
troupe of lsmplsion d Co. resume their per-
formances Tomorrow night with two splendid
pay., which will be sure to plsass the pub
lic. neither Of them having been pressntsd TO
q DaYennart anhieaca
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

LADIES will find q superior stock of
dres. goods suitable TO winter wear for sale
very low at K.hoe 4 Carbarts opposite the
lie Claire Houss.
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THE MARKETS.
Davenport Narket....DaiIy Report
OHrrcs OF TIE Day. 4 NRws,

Chicago Market.
CxIoAeo, Jan. 10.
FIous-Declining. Nominal
WHsAS-Fa speculative dem and for No. L.
rrices ru,ed steady a. 81 isk GIL eX for No. and
81 139l l2x FOR n.
Uoas Dull. s-le. confined to TIE wants Of local
consumers a. fl@9lc for old Nc. 2 s3@s5xc for
II store
cAr. .derat ly active A. 65a965Hc
Ht0H ~iSss enlss light at SaesSic.
Ho0s Dressed, in active reQu ct; bulk Of Gales NJ
eetO@I - dsviii, s o. c0J ponnds. Sses Of live a:
20 ooa6 - for extra ch ,cs 81 7a9s5 20 fr good 70
Prime, Ald $k25 81 so commoa TO medium.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

In A FIx.-When the Grey Boards
arrived at RocA leland yesterday, they found
40 preparation whatever made Tor them. There
we're 70 accommodations Q n the Island, and
oone in the city excep. vacApt stores, halls
&c. in which they were qoartered. They
vi to-inorrow. They win have TO bs colo
nzed about the city OF Rock Island until bar
raeks are prepared for their recenton.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

SEE To Ir.-Peonlc who arc in any
~sy suffering with disease OF .hs eye. should
call on Prof Hernhardt. and have IL abated.
10 the largest ho.pitals in Europe and Amer.
Ca. which sminentIy qnsiifes him fer ,h-
position he fills. Hs viii no. remain ba. a
lew days longer, aud ii any are in need oi h..
aid they ehould cali ium edietsly as he is
about to leave the city. The Professor hss
es,imopills end recommend a,ions from the
oes. physicians Of the country. and if be does
not give perfaet Satisfaction, he will charge
aolh!ug. Rooms at the lie tlaire House.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

Tas Lest Cavalry Boots are selling At
greatly reduced prices at Child b Coz Brady
street. below I'd
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

NoTIcs TO Gas CoSsCMgRs will
pease leave your orders a. the Gas Works
when the gas will not burn perfect, early In
the forenoon. l. 10 impossible to attend to .
multitude Of orders 10 the shor! space Of an
hour or so in the evening.
Jan. 20. d2.. DsRxoDY, Sup't.
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T HE CI Y.

Military Uniforms aud Equipments
furnished at short notice By Erskine, at No.
" est Second street.
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ARKIvED.-AbOut QUE bundled re-
into quarters at Camp Mcclellan.
Abo1t five bundr Ell recruits would have !efl
fer Cairo ths mosoing hut fer the f,iiure t.
get transportation. They will be of 10 day
or two.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

WHERE TO BuY.-It is hardly neces-
sary to stats that those wishing to purohass
silver plated ware. solid silver goods. table
cutlery Of every kind, should call at Webb's,
His stock In this lins is unequai.d by any
concern wet Of Chicago. They sell ths best
goods and warrant everything they ssii to be
as represented. Gail At Wsb,'s.
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New YORK Market

INNW UtN
NRw YoEE, Jan. 70.
CorroN.-very firm 1t s3Xc.
f'ouK-Market firm. $7.0J@7. 10 Extra state ;
81 so al IS K. H. y.
WasAf-Narket q shsds easier. n .s90
81 Chicago Spriog 1lS4@I.5s Nilveskes
Club Sl.S0 al6e Winter Red.
CoAs-lieAvy. l3S IL store.
uArs-Quiet At =. .@93.
PoRE -Uull SO 75017J5o mess.
Cor NBA,s Firm.
LAsO Stssdy st l30l3K.
WnsKy-S3@e5
New IUrs stock Market.
.... unv Yens, Jaa. -.
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DAY BoARDERs w NANrED.-A limited
number Of day boarders can te accommo-
dated by calIiog ct the fret door from the
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A. MILLER

~ MIELEne
NO. 20 BRADY STREET, BELOW SECOND,
.. KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND
makes to order
Gents, Boys d Children's Clothing
Of tho best mat, ria | and in manner that canno
fail u give Ha,isfa ,ticn. Liberal patronage rc-
pectfuliy solicited my2l-d -dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-20

THE PEAK FAMIlx.-This popular
troupe was greeted for the second time ct
Metripoliian Hall, last evening, by crow ed
audisrce, aimoet every seat was occupied
This evening. te it remembered, 10 the last
chance that will he afforded tie pubic for
witnessing the perform Dces Of this renowned
company. Many wh6 have been before will
very naturally want to see them once more,
and those who have not yet been 10 should
not fail to 60 and be astcnished this evening.
The manner Ia which they handle these sweet
toned ball. is perfectly astonishing. As bell
ringers they excel anything that has ever be-
fore opened in thi, city. and that is ssying .
good deal. The other periormsnces-the
einging-the PLAYING on the harp. and the
per-on ations ard m,m;eries Of the precoeious
juvsnilss-is all deeply interesting. II is .
good thing to see ard every body should ess IL
Go early II You expect to get . seat. for there
will be . crowd out to-night.
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Fr. MoNRoE. Jan. 10.

Fr. MONROE, Jan. ~.
TIE Richmond Enquirer oi tue l2sh says:
Where are we driiting2 The proceedings
at Richmond are we'll worth the attention
OF our people. Congress holds in its hands
the destinles Of the republic. Il has the
determination Of the question whether it
shall live or die. The debates and proceed.
iugs in Congress furnish much occasion for
painful solictude, as thoy ev:nce panic rath-
er than the grave deliberations becoming
such body.
In its anxiety to restore the currency and
Oil up tte army, the danger is imminent
that Congress will bankrupt the country
and overturn the frame work OF society.
The proposition Of the special COMMITTEES
on iinanca 60 tax .hc present values of tie
Coriederaey to the amount Of 500 OOO. 600
should be entitled an act to sell cut at pub
lie auction for taxes, all the real cstate Of
the Cou!ederacy to The people who have
snecuia:cd and accumulated fortunes by
the war, while tho bill from the miItary
committee might be justly entitled an act
to establish an irresponsible Gespotism at
Richmond and starye the country, including
the artny