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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.

The report made in the House of Representatives by
Mr.. WARD, from tho Committee on Commerce on the
subject Of the reciprocity treaty recommends the abroga
tion Of the treaty according to ts erms-that h twelve
months after the ton years to which it 10 limited to have
force and eectunless in the time another conven
ton shall be entered into which shall be truly reciprocal
in s advantages to the Governments and people of the
United States and Great Britain The important feature
in the report 10 that the province Of Canada has laery
adopted measures Of legislation which destroy the recpro
cal relations which existed at tho date of the negotiation
of the treaty by laying duties articles of merchandise
according to their value at the place where they last
bought The report of the committee states the advan
tages derived by this country from the right under the
treaty to navigate the rivers Of the Provinces and the ca
mails communicating between the great Lakes the At
lanc, and also the rights acquired by which citizens Of
the United States have free and full enjoyment of the
fisheries in exchange for the provincial right to sell their
psoducs in our markets Proceedings Of Boards of Trade
of various Northwestern cities reproduced, repre-
senng the mutual advantage Of truly reciprocal rels
tons between the United States and the British Pro-
vi
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

general election for State officers and members of the
Legislature took place in Connecticut yesterday. Our
teegaphc report states that the Republicans have carried
the State by large majority The following the
of the candidates of the two parties for State
officers:
DEMOCRATIC. For Governor, Origen 8. Seymour,
Litchfeld. For Lieutenant Governor, Thomas H. Bond
New Haven. For Secretary Of State, James H. Hoyt
Greenwich. For Treasurer, Andrew L Kidson, New
Haven. For Comptroller, Lloyd Il. Baldwin, Winham
REPUBLICAN.-For Governor, William A. Buckingham
Norwich. For Lieutenant Governor Roger Averil Dan
bury. For Secretary, j. Hammond Trumbull Hartford
For Treasurer, Gabriel w. Coite Hartford. For Comp
troer. Leman w Cutler, Wstertown.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
NEGRO SUFFRAGE.

The reader will Observe by port Of the proceedings
had in the Senate on Thursday last that majority of
that body has decided not to restrict the right Of suffrage
and a. we understand, Of holding Office in the Terri
tory Of Montana TO Dk male citizens as has been the
custom in organizing Territories The vote on the
amendment thus making the negro aud white citizen
"squal before the law !" was follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Brown, Chandler, Clarke Collamer
Conness, Dixon, Fessendeu, Foot Foster, Crimes Hale
Harlan Harris, Howard, Howe Morgan, Morrill,, Pome-
roy, SUMNER Wade, Wilkinson, and Wilaon-22.
Harding, Henderson, johnson Lane OF Indiana Nesmith
Powell Riddle, Sausbury. Sherman, Ten Eyck, Trumbu
Van Winkle, and Willey-17. -
A probable that few il any negroes will ever em
grste 70 this remote Territory it will to every
reader that the principal motive Of those who voted or
the amendment must have been to sgnaze their
to the policy Of negro suffrage 10 the future.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
EDUCATION OF FREEDMEN.

On the 22d Of March Gen. Banks issued q military
order at New Orleans providing for the rudi in
sructon of freed negroes in his department The order
constitutes Board Of Education to consist Of three
bers, who are empowered to establish more com
schools in every school district that may be defined
by the Provost Marshal General to purchase suitable
plots and erect school houses upon them to employ pro
per tesche to provide books stationery and apparatus
to prescribe course Of study and to levy school ia,
upon the real and personal property within each schoo
district
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
COMPUTATION OF PUNISHMENT.

The writs of execution directed to the Marshal BY ha
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia for the
ton of Jeremiah Hendricks and Emanuel Pollard were
not carried into effect Friday, in consequence an
official construction placed upon the law recently passed
authorizing the appointment of a warden of the jail
The Marshal reported to the President the construction
he placed upon the act aud the Preseu thereupon re-
quased the opinion of the Attorney General; to which
Attorney General BATES replied as follows:
-zas ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
washington, Mareh %, 1864.
SR Ihave had the honor receive your note OF this dsy
endorsed upon printed copy of bill to authorize the
appointment of warden of the Jail the District of CO.
.lmbia"
You require my opinion whether this law relieves the
Marshal OF the District from the duty of executing the
DEAN sentence upon under that senence IN the
District Jail ~ That bill having become law AZ vour
note implies, think it clear beyond doubt tAt the
Marshal no longer has duty awfa power
any sentence OF death any imprisoned in the Jail
Of the District of Columbia, under sentence of death
ssG.on o' tne scl explicit and is IN these
supervision and control Of the as said District and
be accountable for the saekeepng Of all the prisoners
legally committed thereto and shall have all The poloer
and discharge all the duties heretofore legally exercised
and discharged said jail and the prisoners therein by
the Marshal of said District"
This plainly transfers all the powers and duties of the
Marshal, in that behalf to the warden of the jail
have the honor to be, most respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
EDw'D BATES Attorney General
The PRESIDENT, in view of this opinion, committed
the punishment of said Hendricks and Pollard to mpri
sonment in the penentary for life.
The Marshal proceeded to the jail at eleven O'clock
and after readug the writ of execution to the prisoners
respectively read the order Of Communication of the Pres
dent and they remanded to their respective cells
1t may be questioned whether during the existence of
this law, capital punishment n the District of Columbia
is not virtually abolished The Marshal having right to
execute and the warden of the Jail not being officer of
the Court the Court direct process Of execution
t. the warden, to any else not officer Of the
Court II not writ Of execution be executed by any
onel There are, it is said, other defects in the new
law which are important in their character, but not
necessarily perhaps, affecting the present matter This
law originated in the Senate, in which body it was
called up and passed the gath of February and the
day. under the operation Of the previous question:
was passed by the House of Representatives.
There is at present warden Of the JAIL the nomi
nation for that office, made days ago. is still pend
| ing in the Senate.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

Tomorrow the 9th instsnt, general election win tax.
place in the State Of Maryland to determine whether
Convention shall be held 10 revise and amend the Stat
constitution, and at the time to choose members
compose such Convention majority of the voters
shall cast their susges in favor Of it, the object being
abolish the institution Of slavery within the limits OF ba
State We learn from the Baltimore American that the
judges Of election in Cecil county, and probably in soms
other countless have adopted the following nterrogatorie.
Tor their guidance in examining the qualifications Of voters
| on the occasion; &Ai
| QUESTIONS. sba raa E
I ~e !. Service ~ the Rebel Army. lrft
Have you ever served in the rebel army7 5sg
aaEas 2. Aid to those in armed Rebellion.
Have you given aid to the rebelIonf \,
Have you never given money to those intending to join
the rebelon7s III agassael lha ies,tss4a lQ F1a i'll,
Have you never given money to their agents7
Have you given money, clothing provisions for
the purpose OF aiding the emigration Of persons from this
State to the South
Have you sent money clothing or provisions to
persons 10 the South since The rebelli0Ha c
3. Comfort and Encouragement to tho Rebellion
NOTE Comfort encouragement means advocacy
advice in favor OF. We aid the rebellion by giving
ney, clothing, and provisons we give it comfort
couragement by our words A who has advocated
the OF the rebellion who talked 10 favor of
going with the South, who rej0ced the victories Of
the rebel army has given comfort and encouragement
the rebellion.
rave you ever gwen comfort or encouragement to the
rebellion
Have you never in conversation attempted to justify the
course of the States in rebeion7
Have you never expressed wish for the of the
rebellion it's army2
Have you never n conversation discouraged the cause
OF the Federal Government - .-s.
Did you rejoice over the downfall of Fort Sumter
a. Distoyahy.
NOTE If the Judges satisfied that man is dis
loyal to the United States it ia their duty refuse his
vote for such person not legal voter of the State
Of Maryland.
Are you loyal citizen Of the United Statesf
Have you been loyal since the beginning of the
belion
Have you reoiced the defeat of the Union
army7 6auf A st
Have you rejoced the of the rebel
army
When the Union army AID the rebel army meet in bat
tie, which do you wish to gain the victory
NOTE-Ater nterrogatng the person Offering to vote,
the Judges may hear other evidence to prove dsprove
his statements and must be governed BY the weight of
testimony
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
THE ARKANSAS ELECTION.

The vote required under the Presidents proclamation
540O The number cast In that portion Of the State
under the immediate Federal rule will reach nearly
The following officers elected:
Isaac Murphy. Governor; G. G. Bliss, Lieutenant Gov
ernor; Secretary Of State J. T. White; Auditor,
b Berry; Treasurer Z. ID. Ayers Attorney General,
t. Jordan; Judges Of the Supreme Court, T. ID. w
Yowey @ A. Harper, E. Baker; Members Of Congress
d. M Jacks, Helena district; J. M. johnson, Johnson
county; A. A. G. Rogers claims majority for him for
Congress in the second district.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

The Legislature Of Ohio adjourned Thursay last to
the 6rt Tuesday Of January 1865 having been In session
sncc the first Monday Of last January Both branches
have been strongly Republican. and the Cincinnati Gazette
says that but little dcuty has been encountered in pass
ing those important measures which the eIgencies Of the
times demand.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

SENSATION STORY SPOILED Some of the papers
had sensation story the other day, about the hanging Of
Rev Mr. Cox. chaplain Of negro regiment BY the Con
edeaes Donadsonvile La The story 10 spoiled by
the New Orleans Era Of the 25th ultmo, which says
1--WE met Mr. Cox on streets yesterday, looking as
well az ever We the first to convey TO him the
formation that he had been banged at which he not
little astonished."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

Con- KEs, the United States Minister at Rome writes
that the Americans in Rome have made liberal ,ontrbu-
ons 30 the Metropolitan Fair for the Sanitary Connie
son about to be hedin New York. and that the Pope and
Cardinal Antonei have Joined in the contributions.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

The Rev. Di John N. Campbell died In Albany IN. "
few days ago. He formerly professor in the Uni
yersty Of virgns and during Gen. Jacksons Administers
ton the pastor Of Presbyterian church in Washington
and chaplain 10 Congress He was regent Of the Uni
yersity at Albany, and man Of signal ability. .
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

The Ice CRoP,-The ice crop has been gathered for
the season, and is very large one All the lakes and
ponds from which ce is taken for the New York market
have yielded most bountfuy; and, Il the law of supply
and demand ia applied 10 ice as most other mundane
thngs, the retail price must be far lower this summss
than last
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

Lieut. Gen. Grant returned to the Army of the Potion
yesterday morning. He was accompanied by Major Gen
j. p Sheridan, formerly division commander Ia the
Army Of the Cumberland, but ordered to the Army
of the Potomac.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

The late Earl of Elesmers expressed in letter TO
American friend, ha opinion of the British press. fol-
lo~s: II wrths under the government Of journalism We
scverned at homo anl abroad by
which nskss ~ odous 70 The world"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

Lieut. Gen. Grant has returned from Fortress Monroe
and yesterday in consultation for hour or two with
the Secretary Of War II supposed he will soon leave
for the Army Of the Potomac. lsaw4t. lat
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07
THE ALMADEN NINE CASE.

The Supreme Court yesterday rendered its decision in
the great quicksilver mine case reversing that of the court
below favor Of the United States and affirming the va
lidy Of the survey under which the claimant holds
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-04-07

i The Maine Legislature has defined " the Lords day
to extend legally from midnight Saturday to midnl
Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

EOR SALE-3O acres choice Land,
IL With Outage Frame Dwelling, contaihing 10 roosi
cister cellar reen bnd good barn. 80 apple trees
$50 peach trees cherry, plum, pear grapes, and many
other kinds OF fruits al under fence and In tAs very
hsst s1nte az cultfssfion-
This is the residence occaped BY Dr. Heka ard p
within two miles this city, and viii be sod vesy cheap
Sbr cash Title good. Enqare OF II. B. TEN-KYCK,
apras Resi Esfats Ageak
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

ar.1z =
AcADANs IN LoUIsIANA.-We find
following in > letter by eprrsspcpdsat q
tha Nsv .Yosk Times, frsm Aisxsndsia,
Louisiana:
"The people 10 80 along our line d
mssch are mostly the French creole pop.
llatioD, called 81 many here, sCAjeaas,
{ Acadisns. and arc reputsd dssceadsntl
Of Lonefellow's Eyangeline VERY agree
able to them, but not creditabls TO Evan.
geline."
As the lady here named i recorded n
having died unmarried, We hasten to ex
plain shat the Lonisisna Acadians are mol
reputed to Be her descendants facl
which is quite fortunate. for other rea.
sons than their present character. They
are. however, descendants from the French
coionists, whose mosrnful story il told II
the poem Of Evangelisc, sud hsse fol
many generations formed aclassb By them
selves, knosn to this day BY their oil
name. Their peculiar qualities have CIV
en- THAR name popular sigui6eance n&ci
like thst of . Yankee" when used Ia Il
unfavorsble sense II Boston Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27


EE The Nashville Union gives some
interesting "reminiscences Of une Who has
suddenly made himself lanoas:
Werecnllect we'll when Alexander the
Copy-surnsmed Long, which 10 nearly
% distinguished title 70 start upon ~
Grsat-swas candidate for Congress. 1t
was daring the dark days Of 1862, when
AeC isllsa reirsatcd from the Peninsula /;
when Pope transferred his headquarters
from the saddle to tho Notifications 1t
Washington, after having made . retreat
for which be refused 70 make preparations;
snd when Kirby Smith Vas besiegi1g
Observation-Disclosures home. He was
wonderfully patriotic; was . member Of
the military committee Of Hamilton
county, and gave literally toward the
payment OF bounty for recruits be made
speeches urging men to enlist in the glo-
rious cause OF his country; talked war.
and declared he was prepared to act war,
it his bleeding country demanded such :
sacri6ce and, BY way Of earnest, induced
= young lay partner to enter the army;
he went around among his religious breth.
ren--for Alexander The Long Is devoted
member of the charch-and urged them
10 support him IRON personal considers
tions, - he vas - good war man - his
competitor-Guriey, the then sitting
member.
Gariey had many enemies among mem.
ben Of his own party, and the conse-
qusnce Was that Alexander tho Long
overresched his rival. and was accredited
: RspceseaAAsivs frsm thA Hid CouRfes-
Fsional District Of Cincinnasi b . majority
of lsl votes out Of poll Of lie, 600.
A few days alter his election, : brother
in Aiexsnder's church, who had A1ways
bean = Republican, bGs Who had voted
for Ain ont of personal oonsidsrations.
upon solicitations, and pledge thas he
was good war man, called upon him to
offer congratulations. Alexander prof.
fered his hand, and yonehsafed one Of his
best snilss; but was little h0rfiisd
when asked something shout his visws
relativs to The details d the var.
| Il bad bstisr not talk with you, said
he .syop are for war---I for peace W
cant aefss, aud "a brethren il the church,
Ne .should NOT Qusssel. Z,
The gentleman laft the Cosgssssnaa.
feeling that be hid been completely soad,
and conveyed The intslligenos q others,
who. like himself, bad been deceived !;
and they all resolved that usver again
should personal considerations induce
them to vote for doubtful caudidate.
The result was, It the Lass Fall slsctioa,
GOV. Brough carried the District BY about
1000 majority.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

EOR SALE.-A Double Brick Cot
tage Dwelling containing rooms good cellars, els
term and lot well fenced Price tlIo0. Aiso cottage
brick dwelling with three good cellar sern and
lot well fenced. Price $3.50 cash Titles good sale
Enquire OF inch ~ H. B. TEN-EYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

EOR $ALE.-B0 acres of land, 40 acres
nnder fence with 400 fruit frees With other improve
This land h the Plank road leading st.
Francisyiil4, about miles from this city, Title GOOD
Enquire of II. B. TEN-EYCK,
mch2 Real E<safe Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

Or. G. u. Jackson-Desr Sir: feel pleasure
thus, ofny own accord, 70 bear testimony the ex
eeliepce Of the German Bitiers s. me years since
Ing much aniicted with dyspepsia, 9ssd them with
very benenciai results l have often recommended
them persons snfseked BY that toruenting disease
ard hsve beard from them the most catering teatt.
onisls as 70 their great value In csses OF GENERA
debility, believe ito be tonic that cannot be sur
passed. i'm. LYONS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

EOR SALE-Atx o-story Brick Dwell
Il Ing With VIZ ROOMS and hall good cellar and cstern
lot we'll fenced lpcsA Exchange, between 18th and
18th streets Price e12OQ Enquire 81
apr9 II. 3. TEN-EYcK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-27

EORE SALE-Lots I and . IL Block
Il 49, en Dss Moinss street. bstwsen 18th ard 18th.
These lots very nicely located and viii be sold at
low price fbr cash. Enquire q
mch23 Fl. B.TES-EYCK.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-12-14

The --latest g# SEQ
Scmmcs' new ship is reported wrecked
of Msdira. - ..
Rosecrans Ia ca,ier.i 10 active duty
under Sherman. $685.
A battle occurred in franklin, Tenn. in
which the Federal loss is officially reported
q ITO officers and 2,O58 men. IL .a
Passports are hereafter to be required Of
oil persons coming to New York from
Nassau and other resorts ct rebel priva-
tecrs. ,gg
In . rebel account Of battle at Ora.
Evansville S. c. it is stated that 1900
Fedcrals dead and wounded were found
en the field.
It isreportcd that Shcrman's advance, on
the 9Th inst, was skirmishing with the
outposts Of the rebel forces defending
Savannah; and the expectation was enter
tanned Thy whom is not stated) that he
would reach the coast on the 9th. The
latest rebel accounts say that Sherman was
moving down the Ogcechee river in two
columns, and that his objective point still
remained a matter of doubt,-opinions
Auctuate between Savannah, Beaufort,
Brunswick and Daricn. A steamer from
Charleston harbor, reports that heavey
firing was heard in the direction Of Savan
nah, indicating either an attack upon that
city, or upon the railroad between Savan-
nah and Charleston. vessel loaded with
ammunition and provisions left New York
yesterday, under sealed orders,-it is
supposed to meet Sherman ut some point
on the coast.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-12-14

The city of Philadelphia owes debt Of
$ll ,052.957. !.s +.
At convention Of the plowmakers Of
the north west, held recently at Chicago, it
was resolved to advance the price Of ploughs
twenty per cent.
The Mankato Record says: SEs %
We learn from our fur dealers that the
number Of persons engaged in trapping on
our southwestern frontiers is much larger
than ever before. The receipts of fur, SO
far, have been larger, and generally Of i'm.
proved quality. We notice that mink skins
are much darker than usual, which i'm
proves their appearance.
Why are birds in spring like banking
establishment? Because they issue prom
issory notes, and rejoice when the branches
are Furnishing. II 1.tA fEG
The time from London to Madrid is now
only AZ hours A&al
Two hundred mummies have been dis.
closed by recent excavations in Pompei.
An unpublished volume Of poetry by
Lord Byron will be given to the world be.
fore long. 1t is being published in London.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-12-14
Reasons for Life Insurance.

Reasons for Life Insurance.
Life and fortune are uncertain.
Life Insurance substitutes certainty for an uncer-
tantythe certainty Of leaving a competence for the
uncertainty Of life in which to acquire It. .
1t is reliable. Based upon we'll determined laws OF
Nature, IL has hitherto proved sure resource.
1t is easily obtained, BEN. brought by It's cheap.
nsss within the means Of almost every one, who has
good health.
1t adds to the security given by tho possession Of
property already acquired by furnishing ready money
to settle the estate at . trse when money Is most
needed. 20. .tsE
1t contributes to longevity frequently, BY giving
great relief from mental anxiety in time Of serious
sickness.
It provides for the payment OF just debts the pay.
ment Of which may be cont ingcut upon uncer.
tain life.
An "eadowment Poll, syn will protect family dur
Ing their dependent years, and furnish support for
the insured in old age, should he live to be old.
An inrestment Of siz cents day will insure man
aged 20, One Thousand Dollars, thus protecting his
family against want.
The safest, cheapest and best company for western
men to insure In, is tho Mutual LIrs INSURANCE
COMPANY OF WISCONSIN,.
1t now possesses an income Of over 500. 900
per annum.
AS-Oace, No. II Wisconsin ST., Milwaukee.
IS. DAooHr. 10. WILSON; A.w. KsLLces:
IL. q. MARTIN, General Agent for Iowa.
LOCAL A0gNrs.
Geo l.. Scott, McGregor; s. r. Woodward, E!kader;
G. A.. Dean Monona; ). ?. Calvin, Ciermont, Joseph
6m352
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-12-14
COMMERCIAL
TINES OFFICE Tuesday Dec Ia4P n

TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, Dec. 14-4P. M.
River on Thursday last froze up and crossing began
with light loads, Since that it has been cold enough
to affect the suphurc regions below if it possible
to reach them. Our ice-bridge is sound.
Benton Bros Co. give their price list a general
overhaulng for this ISSUE and readers rely on their
quotations.
Eastern markets are affected by the price of Gold,
and at present everything waits to what Sherman
will do Gold to-day Tuesday is quoted at 23i being
decline of or cents Pork is very high, 1880 per
hundred being paid in streets to-day Game is also
excited and bears good prices What ahead nobody
knows Business very active and streets full of wheat
and pork teams.