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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

The DAHIGREN ORDERS. Our readers
will remember that We some tine sine.
stated the fact that we had received from
London a photolithographic copy Of the ..or-
deIs' alleged to have been found on the per-
son Of Colonel Dahlgren, tor tine destruction
OF Richmond and tie massacre Of J,f,rsJn
Davis and ms Cabinet.
Iuis copy has been Submitted bq us tc tb,
nearest friends and relatives OF the Gallant
young soldier, 10 biaeken whose memory il
has been published 10 the world under the
auspices ot tie Confederate authorities. and
We are glad, without being surprised. t.
learn from them that the .-uidorsi aie not
IN tie Laniwriltiug OF Colonel Dahl..ren.
tLal tie lguaiUIo Dl Il C order l. nj his
signature and that the whole document as
It appears in the ''autholizcd' London rs-
production, Is b1ld and aare faced forgery.
lacsiaS even the s.ubiauoe Of authcn,iciiy
in the eye Of those who are familiar with
the chroSiaphy, 10 lay nothing OF tii. .Lar-
acter OF Colonel Ulric Dahlgren.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

SAD AccDrSr.-On Friday last. az Man
chester n H.. a daughter Elk years old Of Mr..
Joseph II Brooks iell through a hole in 10
defective plank ia bridge crossing the
Merrimac river at that place, and was
drowned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01
The Fire UOrks.

Passengers can 20 o. Plartsaur-h AMI rr---
the steamer America 1r Canada .ame tlv. -
-p from p.att- ur-l. Port hent cr fo-, ly--s
return "a the United states o. burlla -tIl 20
~ 60 Whitehall. and return iu -le AmH--r.
The .--lmer United states vii. lea.- H--...
az lu.7I A. a. for E.u-c- Point, making tl- t-s-..
in-s. Passengers can -u North uu -ls E 80
return on the Aurrici Hr taud-a between
ports, same Gay
= Fare ono irgg aH'g r-iH b -.c-
fLrs dam Erfr-rrr am. Porte % rr -r- -.....
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

capt. a. II. NIcKERsoN, Veteran Reserve
Corps, Is ordered to Bgattleboro for duty at
the Hospital, in place of Capt Drew or
dercd to Montpelier.
Hon. Portus Baxter and Lady intend to
remain in Washington to care for sick and
wounded Vermont soldiers during the sea-
son.
The number of patients in hospital at
Brattleboro is about $50. Those at Mont
pelier $50, at Burlington $50.
1t. Kimball, Veteran Reserve Corps, for
mcrly of the 9th VT. Vols is now on duty
at Brattleboro. Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

HE VERMONT BRIGADE.-The correspond
entof the y. Y.Tri5sae in describing the dis
position of cur lines before Petersburg, says
" Here, right by US, is the old Vermont brig
ade, Gen. L. A. Grant, in reserve. An officer
near Inc remarks that it is the first time he ever
knew that brigade to be the reserve
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Orr SOLDIER DEAD.-Commissioner Frank
Holbrook renews in the Woodstock Stan
dard his suggestion of the inexpediency, in
most cases. of forwarding the remains of cur
soldiers to Vermont Tor internent. The
Government cemeteries are suitably and ex-
pensiyely laid out, and the soldier who Is
there inferred rests with his comrades in an
honored grave.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

MONTPELIER HOsPIIAL.-CAPT. JoHN T.
DREw, Veteran Reserve Corps, has been or
dered to Montpelier for duty, to assist in
organizing the hospital at that place. About
40 of his command 20 there for guard duty,
&c. Thi- hospital now accommodates 800
patients. 1t is being rapidly increased to
contain 900. Its high elevation is expected
to render it very favorable locality for ma
larial diseases. We understand Surgeon
McDOugall, MedicalsDirector of the Depart
ment. intends it specially for that.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

5On DOZEN CLEAN Quart Congress Wa,s-
Jul Bottles, Tor which cash will be paid.
j. ". EOBN & co,
Peck's Block, CClleEe street.
Burlington, Vt, June Is. d3tv.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

VIII leave burlington AZ Ga. NJ, via Port E--
for PIattsnur-h. R-turuIuE-LeIFe fll--- -r-.
A. " Burlington lI A Ai after a-r.rt. .. ..
Ira ls from 81 alhau--aI irving 40 T. y.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

A Young MAN OF Boy o work .n G-a,c-e
y store must come well Tee mmentet. Sl1-.
moderate. Apply 70
IS. W. DREW 8 SOY,
June 20. No. Uur1 Gl.-l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Boitoa-E y. Cotton, J Il. WhitcOmb, r. J.
Morse.
Burlingion-Leyi Underwood, f. \. Fuller,
Mark B. Catlin, V illam Brnsmaid, George l.
Barstow, c. W. Woodhouse, VIM. g. Shaw, \.
Parker, Daniel Roberts, Daniel Murray, Geo. G.
Benedict, Geo Ii. Bgelow, Edward Van Sicklen,
=. D. Ballou, 4. L. Catiin, Edward Lyman, Rus
sell 5. Taft, jeremiah French, Henry Ballard, j.
R. Hickok
Chqrlotie-E. H. Wheeler. D. c. Lake, L. r.
Eaton, J. Barton, Jr, Burke Leayenworth.
Colchcstsr-Ja's S Platt, Chas. LaFountain,
B. B. Hine, J. @. Adams, A. c. Brownell, l. L.
Penniman j. II. Lyon, ". D. Munson.
Essez-Josiah futile, o. F. futile, D. II.
Macomber, 5. C. Bo0thc, Il. W. Field, Reuben
Ferguson, L. Andrews.
Hincs5urqh-Isaiah Dow, Orson II. Wright,
Sidney c. Ray, J. ". Miles, Andrew Curry, \
J. Corey, Noble Love.
Huafiaq'oE- Henry Brewster, Gideon B. An
drews, Guy b. Ellis, iii 4. Juison, George W.
Sayles
Jericbo-L Wilbur, 7. " Humphrey, Geo.
T. Chapn. J. Il. Hapgool, b. c. Lincoln, ". T.
Lee, 5 W ClapP, L. Stms5n, Z. Lee, Z. Il.
Lane
.lGifoa-Joseph Bean, C. p. sanderson, 7. y.
Merrill. b T. Pearl. g.. W. Grown, j. Il. Ii.fson,
Emery Reyuolls. O. ~. Writers.
Richm01f-Iohn I. Mason, +. b. Andrews.
lit 9ayi's' 9'i.'il li- 'o7A'' ''"''''
: IL. . D-'.s' ,- w., II NJ. ~.
Bliss L. 5 Bovley, Elear Nash.
S. Go0rJe-Silas lshlm.
T-,{,~l5J lf,,t-r Wirrs IA Church.
o Hpmni,rs, q w P.,r,fi- A q R5sir.on.
II n p
49, p p r5,i,.-s,c, - Roth.
,I,c, S.,-, 4; a c.Il n 1,.b,,is,n W'n
Pi., ~. nj.
Ii,l,5si,l T. S,,-,-,,. Co., Whitney
CIV E,,,r8el W-,o * Ia67I / INV rIuuTJ
Whitney. lruu u a. ia'-terucu- tUOIEe ~
BrowuCl
Daniel Roberts Of Burlington, was appointed
temporary Chairman. and e.. ~. Writers of Mil
ton. Secretary. and q. W. Siy.es o. Huntington.
Assistant Secretary.
ON motion of William g. Shaw of Burlington,
the temporary organization vs- mad. tle perns-
nent organization Of che Convention.
ON motion Of ] French ef Burlington. the
following gentlemen we're appointed by tbechair
p Committee en- Resolutions d. French and g..
Underwood of burlington. S. n. Davis ot Bi-h-
moud. Nart.r Wines or UHIe-H.l. auI D. w.
Wheeler of Charlotte.
W-u q. Shaw uluei Hor. J.. B EreIe-ty a,
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Fourth Of .BulV.
aEiOHGG EHdCpeRdeRn
1T PLATTSBJRGH


VII leave Platt-rur-h on Monday july 30.
0 s.. A. N-. toucL.l-, a. Port Kent, bur.n-t
lfli aH Tu- s. W.
Tickets O. Whitehall. Co. go sHd return same -.
In IL III
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

HALHAX, June -
The steamship China from I. s,ln. ar-.-.
here at > \. NJ and sailed az 9 O'Clock T..
Liverpool via Queenstown.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01
County Convention.

The Chittenden County Union Convention
assembled Tuesday NOR z in the Court House,
and was called to order by C. B. Cook, Esq
Chairman of the County Committee, who
read the call and called the roll of delegates.
The Convention organized temporarily 10y
choice of Hon. DANIEL ROBERTS. Of Burling-
ton, President, and c. W. W1TTERs of Milton,
and 6. W. Sayles of Huntington, Secretaries.
On motion Of W. G. Shaw, ESQ, the tenn
porary organization was made the permanent
organization of the Convention.
On motion of j. French, Esq, a Commit
tee on Resolutions was appointed by the
Chair, as follows j French and l. Tn
derwood Of Burlington, 5. II. Davis of Rich
mond, Z. II Wheeler Of Charlotte. NJ Wires
Of Underhil.
On motion Of Z. YanSicklin, the Conyen-
ton proceeded to the nomination Of County
officers
W. G. shaw, Esq., presented the name
Of 1. B, ENGLEsBY, ESQ, for Senator. and
Mr.. Englesby was unanimously nominated,
riUa rooe.
The following names were presented for
for Senator on the north side of the river
Amos Hobart of Wcstford, and A. B. Hal
bert, of Essex, For Senator on the south
side t. B. Green of Richmond. c. +. Cook
of Charlotte, \. j. Crane of Huntington.
J. /. Barstow of Sbelburne, and J. F. Miles
of Hinesburgh
Convention adjourned to quarter before
two P. NJ
AFTERNOON.
Committee assembled At the hour and pro-
eeeded to ballot for Senator, as follows
Amos Hobart. 6G
A. B. Halbert, %
X. Powers,
On motion of j. futile the nomination of
Mr.. Hobart was made unanimous.
For Senator on the south side of the river
ballots were taken a. follows
\. j. Crane, s.
f. B. Green, b
J. L. Barstow, ~
c. B. Cook,
IF. Miles. 6
The name Of Mr.. Cook was withdrawn.
9ry p,U,,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Nav loE2, June =
Gold sold to-day at 2u5 .I5.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

tlow THEY RAISE AlvNN N IaLlueNrt.-
Tue salem Register puuii-hcs extract, from
a private letter dated Sacramento. Nav Do.
giving the following acc.uut 0fa sanitary Pie
me " Yesterday we had grand Picnic for
the benefit of tie Sanitary Commis-iun-E y-
cursiou on the Pacific Railroad 3j mi.s-sS
ears tull-the fare given hy tie railr5aI-re-
Treatments contributed hT the citizens. end
sol9-and every possible device empioyed.
that was innocent (and some uHin.) To
swell OBJ, proceeds. For example there was
detention ou the rlad-and "a man saw
hare IN Ihe field. on fine jumped 10 pursuit
shot The animal ANA brought il into the
cars. the bare wJs sold over two hundred
times Cor dollar a time. and each time Civ
en- back 90 the Sanitary Commission.
box %. very large strawberi-, was sent ta
hev. hr. bellows-he presented them % the
commission. and they were sold fora dollar
apcce-and one was sold over 10 various
prices from one dollar % ten. tin it BROUGHT
100 dollars And in the evening. sack of
u'ur go ibs) which had been through Neya-
ia Territory, was sold in our church at the
close of DR.. Beliows's address for upwards of
SZOU0, bringing from 500 10 $3.50 e,cb
time | should have stated that the same
sack Of Hour had been rcs0ld so many times
on Its travels before it reached US. that the
amount raised by 1t for the Sanitary Com
mission was $685. The amounts received
at our Picnic have not been footed M as vet
but the net amount is estimated al from
5000 to 10000 dollars. "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Town Committees for the year ensuing.
Boton-Rufus Harris, E r. Morse, Hol-
lis Tomlinson.
BurFngton-C. F. Ward, W m Brinsmaid,
c. W. Woodhouse.
Charloae-P. V. Higbee, Joshua Shaw,
Benz. Beers.
Colohestei-J. Q. Adams, John scullin,
j, II. Lyon.
Esser-A. A. Ingraham, R. Ferguson, 7.
W R. Nichols.
Jerioho-w. R. Macomber. NJ. H. Chaplin,
j. H. HapgoOd.
Hines5urgh-Nelson ". Partch, George
Flanagan, W. J. Ingraham
Hmtington-H R. Norton, D d .Sprasue,
G. W. Sayles.
Mfou-C. W. Writers, D. L. Field, 7.
n. Merrill.
Riehmond-Ira W. saylcs, E. B. Andrews,
5. II. Davis.
Sasl5urne-H. n. Newell, Edgar Nash,
Reuben Mack
UnderiiR-Norman B. Perry, A. o. Hum
phrey, c. Il. Brown.
Westord-G. A. Cobb, George Hobart,
Jos Chase.
HiHston-Edmund Whitney, C. Al.
Sprague, q. W. Brownell
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

NJ. l.-ri9w Weed says that he has been
Of NJ account With President Lincoln
which Is effective testimony to the Presidents
sagacity.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Prof. smith has added 10 the apparatus of
the Commercial College in this place, two
sets Of Telegraph instruments, for the rur-
pose Of adding instruction IN the art and
mystery Of tclegraphing to the other bran
ches Good telegraph operators are always
IN demand
PApER.-Wc do our brother printer, and
publishers a favor by directing their alton
ton to the card Of Nh 4. P. Ham, Paper
Dealer, Of New York, which may be found
in our columns, Our business dealings with
Mr. Hard extend back over a period of many
years, during which we have always found
him prompt reasonable. reliable and accom-
modating. His stock, especially Of sized
papers. viii be found to be large and varied,
and his prices as low as the lowest while
those who wish to order from a distance with
out inspection, can do 50 assured that they
have an honest man TO deal with, and that
every thing will be as satisfactory as possible.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

President Lac In after VIs,.lur Generals
Meade, Builder and Grant in the clurs, Of
yesterday and today. returns TO Washing
ton this evening. The opposition papers
will now lo-5,.e-s raise an cutlery Against
Presidential interference with Gen. Grants
plans. .eTurpo,e of the visit was -inrly
u learn in what way and by VIVA; means
the President could according to the judy
ment Of the commanding generals bee; sub
serve the interest, of the country in the *
crcise OF executive power IN thi, crisis rui
especially r.r-,mote the efficiency AMI in
orcasc rte strength If this army
Our Pre-en. Position at Petersbursh.
Hcay, guns being mounted.
WAsHNGToN, June o.
TIE following is from your special CORES
pendent
HADQUAKrERs Army of TIE PorouAc,
18th p. NJ.
Our pickets extend within short distance
of the Pctersburgh and Weldon Railroad
track Tie enemy seem determined to make
a serious tight Cor It, possession.
The damage done 10 the road by Wilson's
cavalry Is reported to he already repaired by
them. The general course oi our line is now
north and south with turn o. the west on
the extreme right and left. The right and
right center are closest to Petersburg
The course of the line being such a. 70
make the left centre on a line south east
from the city. Ii Is owing 70 this that
while it has been quiet in front Of our LETT
during the past Is hours dc>ultory musketry
firing and artillery firing has steadily CONT
nued along the front Of Gen. Smith and Gen
Burnside
During the latter part OF the afternoon
the artillery on both sides on that part Of
the lines has been actig 4 battery Of 81
FOUNDER guns on the right Of smiths posi-
tion threw shells into Petersbdrgh every five
minutes for ten hours
Gen Smith has been engaged all day in
placing heavy guns and mortars in batteries
at various points on the hills in rear OF the
line. He expects to give night entertain
ment.
Gen Burnside is also locating some heavy
pieces and mortars.
The other parts oil our line were tOO dis
tant iron Petersburg and tine rebel works on
the west bank of the Appomattox for any
etectual use of heavy guns and the bonn
bardment will be continued from the right
and right centre alone. The extraoriinar, (
heat continues and with sea Of dust in /
which tins whole vicinity Is enveioped makes ,
active movements almost imprictieabe.
Capt. Elder, lst L. 5. artillery, Chief of
Artillery Of the 18th corps, rode into the
enemy's line yesterday by mistake and was
captured. Brig. ten Mel mas been ap-
pointed Inspector General OF the 18th corpe.
big Gen. MaTston has been made Inspector
General and eommandant of Notifications at
the different landings on james river east of
Uity Point.
"en- tiancoeA Is Improving but Is not vet
toie 10 resume his COMMAND
,kirm isnins ON the ieft. The army rest
ing and re-organizms.
HEAnQUAsrtss, jan, 20. 9P. VI.
Al about 10 last evening the enemy mis-
tSilS tie movements OF our relief for an
''anucnment Ut ctr line attempted to ad-
'',e, thrir picket lin, 10 front OF porter's
,nA ieHiie divisions OF the 9th corps and
! nrner division On tie lelt OF Smiths line.
rom our line heavy muskeuy and artil-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01
SOMETHING NEW.
NfAGAEINEs rnR lily

EDpY'S Patent KCr seue Stoves a useful .--
II Gle for the Summer season.
For sale Is
June 3. e. S.. ELoDa TraC.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

The official report Of the County Conven-
ton is in another column. The ticket
will BE- found on the whole an acceptable
one. Mr. Enslesby was renominatcd for
Senator, as a matter Of course. Mr.. Hobart
Is a well known and much respected citizen
Of the northern half of the county. Hun
tinstoo -ueeessfully asserted its claim 10 a
senator. every other town south Of the river
having Ind ono siHee II-atiHstop was 30
houored Mr.. Crane Is also well known
throughout the County, experienced in pub
lie office pnj in legislative proceedings at
Montpelier, and one who viii acceptably re-
present his constituents. \ new Assistant
Judge was chosen (for a nomination is an
election) IN the person Of Mr.. VIM. Y. Rey-
nolds, worthy citizen Of Milton. The most
important, and perhaps most unexpected,
change ia the ticket. was in the nomination
for the responsible Office Of Sheriff No rea-
sons detrac,ing in the slightest from Sheriff
Flaaagan's character for efficiency as an Off
Ger and iaithiulness in discharge OF his duties,
were urged, and the change was put solely
on the ground OF bis long tenure OF the Of
fee, and the expediency Of an occasional
change, Vim. D. Munson, the new nomi-
nee was Lieut. Col of the 18th Vt; was
a good soldier, Is man Of capacity ami ex-
cellent character, and is well qualified to
make an efficient and popular Sheriff. The
other County officers retain the places which
they have creditably filed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

ID AulSHES, Turnips, Lettuce. Cucumher7. 81.
II Just received alI more G. arrive ro-- o.
Evening 40 No Union Block
IS. ". DREW e. StN.
June -.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

DALLoU's Monthly.
ID Frank Lcs.lt's ten cent monthly
at HUNTINGr1Nr
Juue e
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01
WON NATIONAL TICKET.

Far W,o,ber Of Coaqr.ss-Third Disirio
HON. PORTUS BAXTER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Levi Underwood withdrew the name Of & C
jackson and seconded the nomination Of Col "
Munsou.
The chair appointed as tellcrs Joseph Bean
of Million, P J. Bailou Of Burlington, and L 5
Stimson Of Jericho.
Whole number Of votes, 90. Necessary to a
choice, 40; Vim . Muuson, 56; y b Flanagan.
40.
Vim D Munson was declared by the chair
nominated.
} French presented the name Of r S Biodrett
Of jericho as candidate for the office of High
Bail q. The names Of Smith Wright Of st
George, Wm Brinsraid Of burlington, and Ed
ward Van Scklen OF Burlington, were also pre-
scented.
Whole number Of votes, 70. Necessary to a
choice. 81 Il Biocgeti, y; Smi,h Wright,
y; VIM Briusmaj, i; Edward Van Sicalen,
4 Lew Underwood, Z; G c Jackson, l.
Il Blodgett was then unanimously uomina-
ted by Uira roe vote as a candidate flr High
Bailid, ON motion Of J Q Adams Of Colchester
William c. Shaw now presented the name Of
r. 5. TAN as candidate for States Attorney. and
the name OF L. +. Wilbur was presented by LIZ
man Stimson Of Jericho.
Whole number Of yotss SIS; Necessary 10 a
choice, as; r. S Taft IS; L. +. Wilbur iC; c.
W. Writers ! 3; R. S. Bloigett ].
7. [. Wales OF Burlington, was nominated by
reclamation as candidate f9r Judge Of Probate.
George II. Bigelow Of Burlington, Walter 4.
Weed OF Shelburne, and Ira W. Siyies Of Rich
mond, were elected County Committee fol the
year ensuing.
Mr. French Of Burlington, IN behalf OF the
Committee on Resolutions, reported the following
which were unanimously adopted
Rssolrei, That we heartily approve OF the
nominations and resolutions of the National Con-
ven;ion, held al Baltimore on the 7th inst. atd
Of the State Couveni'on. helI N Burlington On
the llth Of May, and we pledge to them our
undivided support
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-07-01

Vim. B REYNOLDS Of Milton and Lyman
Hall Of Shelburne We're nominated for
Assistant Judgrs VIM. d. Munson (on the
4th ballot) for Sheriff r. 5. Blodgett for
High Balf R. 5 Taft for States Attor-
ney, and T. E Wales for Judge Of Probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-08
Sl|('O|lD EDITION.
4 O'CLOCK p. n.
ARREST OF JOS. L. SAVAGE.

Yester day. Joseph L. Savage OF this city,
hardware dealer, was arrested in New York
by Government officers, and lodged in Fort
Lafayette, on 4 charge of defrauding the Gov
eminent; and at o'clock last nigh, his store
;el u street near 1Gth;, was taken possession
OF by military detectives, and a guard placed
over It. The arrest and seizure was by reque
OF the Secretary Of the Navy.
The charges against him are understood to
be for making fraudulent entries (alterations)
in certificates Of the Navy agency at New
York, Of the delivery OF goods purchased OF
him for the use of the Navy, at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, by which means the Government
is said to have been defrauded out OF large
sum Of money, from first to last. He has for
some time had d branch of his Washin On es.
Enlistment in New York, principally in con-
nection with his business as contractor for
supplies to the Navy Department
The seizure of his establishment here, tits ne.
lieyed, is for the purpose Of enabling Govern.
me Mt to get In possession as much of bis visible
means as possible, to secure themselves from
less as far as may be.
Savage 1t is stated, got wind some time ago
Of the fact that Government detectives were
on h!s track and wtnt TO Canada, but subse-
quently returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-08
CONGRESSI
xxXvIIIrH CoNaREss.-FIRsT SESSION
TUESDAY. March g.

SENATR.-Mr. Ten Eych presented a petition
OF citizens OF New Jersey, in favor OF increasd
mail, passenger and freight facilities bet yeen
Washington and New York; and Mr.. Morgan
presented petition from citizens OF New
fork-which were referred 10 the Military
Committee.
Mr.. Morrill,, from the Committee ON the Dis.
uict of Columbia, reported favorabiy on the
bill TO regulate the rela ion of landlord and
tenant in the District.
Mr.. Dixon, from the same committee, re.
pportsd favorably, also, on The bill to amend
the charter OF the cities OF Washington and
GEORGETOWN in regard to the regis tration OF yo-
tiers, an oath of qualification. &c.
Mr.. Wiley, from the same committee, re-
ported back the bill to charter the Union G. ,s
Light Company, with an amendment
Or motion OF Mr.. Grimes, Tuesday next was
set apart for the consideration OF business con-
corning the District Of Columbia.
On his motion, the bill to amend an act to in.
corporate the inhabitants OF Washington, passed
May is, 1s2O, was then taken up. EIt gives
power to the Corporation to lay taxes on wards
or parts o. wards for Improvements in those
particular sections OF the city, tine same to be
paid for out OF the separate ward funds.
MIR. Grimes offered an amendment in effect
providing that in all cases whsre street, ay-
enues, or alleys pass through or by property
of the United States. the Commissioner Of Pub
proportion Of the expenses Of such improve
ments.
The amendment was adopted and the bill
passed.
doUSb-mT. hdsSOus Oh iowa, presented the
resolutions Of the LEGISLATURE of that State in
favor of the employment Of soldiers discharged
for wounds or DISABILITIES in civil positions
under the Federal Government. Also the re A.
olutions of the Legislature heartily endorsing
the policy of giving to soldiers and sailors or
African descent the same pay as white persons
employed In similar service. The resolutions
were referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
The House went into committee on the Sen.
ate amendments to the Deficiency Bill.
The Committee agreed to the Senate amend.
nent appropriaiing $4,000 for medicines and
medical attendance Of contrabands, and re-
jec,ed an amendment thereto to conflne the
appropriation to those who are or who may be
employed in the service.