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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19

A PPEAL to the Pnbhc.-Ihe Relief Com.
n nittee Of Richmond, through tnsir DTectery, spp uaone
cfE. au.s Iii, -.s,-.., t-on -.
ef ihs ConiedeTscJ, nfny. ofihen without employment OF means,
frt rcrthy CT our ielt ror5 sympathy and support Our citizens In
.seir II iiyiiusl Eni corporate capacity, have been seveIe hx-
eiior ,he relief Of these persons AMI the poor genei sls, sinea
Inc committeeman Of the var, and while they are willing 70 bear
thgir full proportion oil The burden, jet they think an opportun-
Is. sh3ald be afforded 10 the benevolent and patriotic every whers.
10 uuite In this good sork. The presence OF two gSai armies In
ourimmediate vicinity, and the in%terupd9nI TO tr.nsp ration on
ths "a osds, b. We produced 9 scarcity 81 supplies, VII ch can
ouiy ba renadiei, GO far CO those for Nhom We appeal aTs coz.
eeInea By contributions from Individual, CT corporstons-
Every TTecauilon viii be taken By the COMMITTEES to insure the
d~istritaiou Of Tie s1PpFes procured Or contributed teths fsni-
lies Of ur soldiers and the sorthy poor.
The atty OF providing for the families Of our soldiers has re-
Gently been + asfered from the Army Committee OF the Yoang
Meas o ,riItl:n Asa Jciation 10 the Relief COMMITTEES, and W trust
that the semei hersity which has heretofore been manifested 10
them vii be ex ended 10 rs.
The souihern III ress Company have kindly agreed TO slip al
articles contrib led 10 tee poor free Of charge.
Contrib rtona Of -noney Should be sent 10 b. 4. U. Basku win,
Treasurer, and ell supplies shculi be consigned 10 the "ssaa
COMMITTEE Of Richmond" care hssnn Martin q Oar iokA-
| Prompt and regular esutrieutons are esInssty IsSaszisd.
! slit-alA<V Wh. ., hUHIoan, frsuasst
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
NnIInE.
TaRER VERY VlIUiBIE BRICK TENK-
NEWS
o. MIIs sTsIlT, AsD
LARGE LUHBER HOUSE

LARGE LUBBE2 HOUSE
o. n b bstwsen Main and DRY streets,
fEih large VACANT Lorin FsSr,
FJr Sale Privately.
We offer for sale, privately, the three large
w BR,CK 1EEEMEdTs, OF Main street. occupied rsspec-
lively b, ". J. Harwooi, l. L,tssmsn aud Mr. Jacots these
are busidsss houses, and hsvs TIE sOvaut re Of betrg re iiencss
81 the same IN D. and have tack tuii ING, su ted for kitchens,
So g. Ing ample sc vs. Ia aocsmm 1dsiiJns ihe Ium'er House,
or yactSfy, s Ia e, sabstsEiiinT u Il and In pref y sooj rcpGr,
with q islts 1t ~ rsE. este. d ng back 20 shccsoe creek, sGM-
tieat for the sres1 & u one OF more large va. ehousls or tuHd-
iLzs OF other desclt, ioBs Ttis 10 al VeIy vslu tie properly.
saeh as lie nov very rarely OdsTsd la the MARIE 4. FItsIDs, Ac.s
ap,ly 10 6RCBBS 4 hILLIAH6,
boIQ-4t Auction eeTL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
A HORSE SUPPOSED no BIZ STOLEN.

A HORSE SUPPOSED TO BIZ sTOLEN
WI have in our possession a large blood bay
" hsrs vat We took rom . suspicious chsIsstsr . lss as1,
sgo. He said he took her, did'lt steal her, eomsWheie DEVICE
Manchester and P~stenbufg. che 10 about eight years DID, lei
hind foot white; there are no other nsTFS Of consequence. The
owner can get her by coming forward. proving properly, psybR
J0S 8. MEREDITH, II. ..
JOHN u MILLER
Rs,kin.vy,I. noooht.ud ,,untv va ola ues
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
COTTON BATTING,

COTTON BATHING COTTON BATTING.
1 z Bales Cotton Batting, a very superior ar
AO ssIs; IN '"'''aA iF8KER WILLIAMSON %,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
TREASURY DEPARTMENT q. q. A.,
RIoHrosD. Va, August 26. 1854.

y EGULATIONS for carrying into effect the
Ii act Of oOnsrsss approved June 10, 1st4, authorship The
owners oil regIstt red elstt per cent bonds, ist ed under The pro-
Visions o. the Act approved NAY ID, 1851, 70 exchange tie Gans
for coupon bsndI:
Of Nay 10, 1861, desiring TO eI;hAnge Them for coupon bonds.
~tl sisisn them, q the manner pointed out IN the printed endorse
usnt on the back OF the certifc. lie, 70 The Confederate etaisS OF
Ansrioa In eIshs age tor coupon bonds" and cause them 10 b
presents cd 10 the Register Of thu Treasury Dcpsr ment, Who VIA
lhereuro on, In coU phanoe witA the provblons Of ire Act Of June
Y, 1874, issue cot pom bonds for The amount specified In the regis
.sfsd oOneI 30 as snsd. @. A. fR tNHoLh,
al -. dH aaVet-ty ~ N Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19

DELICIOUS CONVENTlON.-The An
IL NUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIsoIPLEs OF oBRIsT,
10 this 81. te, postponed from the Sd instant, vii be hell 81
LOUISA COURT house. en- the THURSDAY before the THIRD
SUNDAY In the TreBsnl month. A general attendance IL urged
EvangensI vii please prepare their anu u reports for presents.
ton. THohAs A. OkChsHAHI Secretary.
no q Sc
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
TO PURCHASE OR RRNTA

ITANTED TO PUNCHASE Or KkNT
w socd Farm, With comfortable Recommendations, contain
Ing from 500 to 1860 ssre., or more, AID lying In either OF tbs
counties Cf Pttsylvania, Halifax, FfankLn or HeDIyb va, or In
western Moth Oar.laa d.tslt not more than 10 or so nles
n N the Danyiie aDd Ge nb0rO' Railroad. A literal price
viii be psri In the present curTCney for q farm 0 suit, or, stthe
option ofiLe vendor, good paper Will he assigned In payment dae
amer III var, the interest Ia the mean tUs 10 be paid ssmiAn-
oualy In Stats bank notes, Eth title 20 b. retained I'LL the prin-
epsl las teen discharged, In which later sysnt t 10 expected
The price will ampnrt with old prices.
Apply BY mall or personslly 10
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
Nov. lb-St
Inspection nOrICKi

SPECIFIC NOTICES
A LII PRISONS In FOURTH CONGRES-
"A steNAL DISTRICT OF vIRGIHIA, "hOl ing cenidcat .
,fperasnsnI disability !" and " AL tr De AHignei 10 hight duty, ;
viii sport - follow:
10Th.
PIiuee George county. at my once on B.ns street, Petersburg
NoyOn Der 18th.
ohstsrn Geld county, at Chesterfield 'Oa t Hose, N.vsmb'r
18th and 10Th.
Din I'D, is couaty, At DlnsIIdie Court House, November 2lst.
hottOUAy cou nty, AtfotoEAy Oour HOUSE, November Z6d.
Amelia county, AZ Amelia nourt House, NOVEMBER 94th.
Cumberland county, ~ Cumberland Court HoaIt, NoVenb 7
26th.
P, whAtAa county. q. PSwhatGn O ut House, November 25h
GooohlAnd county, at GooohlAnd Court Heu e, November SO b,
1854, for inspection, In pr uance Of Par. l. Gen. Orders No. 81.
Adjt and Inipr GeBrs Once current series
Prompt compliance with this notice 10 expected, and any pr
son or per sons fAlu z 90 do 30, except from scknets or otntr
unavoidable causes, ~nl 10 each case be BubJectedt TO arrest BY
the conIc ipt grasd, and Ie-eIIninAton BY AedieAl Examining
Board.
Person, prevented from reporting a. above ordered, BY reasob
Of sickp ess, will forN afd T.. the fnrolibg 0mcer Of their retpst-
tive counties the certincIe o. their Attending physician, ceiths
Ing their disability, Ia extent, &C., to be uADsmittsd 10 hii e.
fee.
The attention Of Enronlns oHcsrs 10 called to this order, sud
their aciVe CO. operation II requested. J. e. HEATH,
Lieut. and lnsp'r oonicripti lon 9Th Gong DIST
no lG-d29,h
DIAPER, Salt Printer Ink, DE-.
j SO rsImi English Nfte Paper,
81 ,asIV rginia ali,
100 lbs. Print rsIuk
100 lbs. Bacon,
Country Cheese,
| hkln kAll Butter
II bhs Green app ts.ln good order,
IL bbls. OhesaLL,'
For ale By dtoRaE BAGBY,
Commission Merchant,
nols- ST. III Gary siett
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
JOHN ". GENTRY a co,

No rs Nom Str ct, Il e,nieHd Va
lust receiy d. a large assortment Of Smoking
q and Ohesins TOT, oeo, Havana aud Florida Cigars, Pipa,
Lquor., sosps, r IS, Fancy Aricls AZ Ac to which We invita-
the particular ttehton ofthe Trade.
~ OaLsigumFnts respectfully sol cited. nov lO-2a'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19

VALUABLE real Estate FOB SALE
\ WILL SELL MY "BALCONY COVE
i propsrty. lyipg In the counties Of R~ockbrdse aud Bedford,
20 mites above L~ynchburg and ~ by canal from Lexington. Thls
uTopsny contains from Ave To sx thousand Gcrss Of wood land,
has q font en- James river Of several miles, and sites for tbe
most extensive m~sohi1ery. Wits unsurpassed water power. 1t
hsu With q few mnes Of excellent mines Of Iron ore, and tia
James and North River canals futnlsh cheap and ample trans
poItstion.
Terms cash, or to suit purchasers. -
oals:lns Glenuood. keckonoee .
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19

Klhsas must be reckCnsd az wholly for hr. lincoln,
the McOLllan er ctorAl ticket having been either With
drawn or very issbly lup5orted. We place Ii At the
modeFao mejoIi y Of 1900 Tennessee We hsVs not
rsskoned. Toe whole mel ortV Of Mr.. Lloooln will be
about $50 coo. or about 90O. coo ever hs majority in
1850.
CATHOLIC oLHIGInIH BIIHPTSD yAoN MILITAAT SER
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19

FAihsf d sast, Of 3. L uS, recently applied TO
the exemption Of Roman CsthOIie elsrgynen Who hA'
bssn drafted, assigning The fOlosirg reasons:
According to our religious principles, % . rOllgIorI
order IN tie OAtholic Church, We cInnoI bear arms, sic
and 20 10 EGr-onr various hous-s have hardly th'
necessary number ofpsTsODs 10 keep them p, and can.
not be spsreJ-IhS establishments are Ell 10 asbt By chs
Q instruction Of necessary buildings for schools colleges
sta, for the pablo good"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-19
SHIRIDLS's cHAHeI OF BLSI.

The american, speaking on this SUBJECT, says;
Sheridan's change # base has deeper significance
than i.dieated bT idle ,umors Of threatened invasion If
Ma1Isnd and PelnsylVaaia, cor oocted to aid robtl
.. lbs on the gGli market. Sheridan Is Of the Bears an9
no; viii the Bulls of Wall street.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30
order or Gen. lpana.

OArno, Dec. 1o.-Gen. Dana has issued
an order by which al exemptions from
militia duty heretofore granted In the Dis
trict Of West Tennessee will be void sftsr
the lst of January next ), and all persons
between the ages Of eighteen and forty-
five, claiming exemption from any cause,
must make proper proof and procure GER
tifcates before that date. Persons Wishing
to be examined by the board will first re-
port to headquarters. Militia pay two dol
lars to the militia fund. Certificates of ex-
emption will be granted tor six months
only falling to obtain which the applicant
viii be Immediately assigned to compa-
NY. Ministers of the gospel in the actual
performance of their functions as such,
civil officers commissioned directly BY dis
trict or cabinet officer, operator. and cipher
clerk of military telegraphs and servants
Of officers in the army snd navy are ex-
empt- AL others, .including government
employees, aliens, rebel deserters, and all
between the ages of eighteen and forty
Eve, must enroll their names or leave the
district. AL who are derelict are to
be fined from ten to one hundred dollars
Tor the benefit of the militia fund An
persons employing able bodied negroes are
to be held accountable that suoh persons
are provided with exemptions by certi6-
Gates Of membership in the colored corps.
Every failure to report a delinquency shall
be punished by fine of fifty dollars. 1iA
Another order requires liquor Hcensel
granted or renewed by the city of Mem
phis TO pay tax of $S00 per month
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30
Proclamation by His Excellency
Stephen Miller, Governor Of
Minnesota. q.

wHHsAs, The eurolinent in the Proves,
Marshal's Department is believed to be much
Arger than the actual number of men between
the ages OF twenty and forty.fve years IN the
State. capable Of performing military service
and
WHsRHAs, By such increased enrolment the
quota assigned to the State by the Provost Mar
Shsl General, in the event OF another call for
troops, viii DO disproportioually large; and
WHEREAS, II Is provided that the Boards o.
Enrolment shall have the enrolment Asta
open 80 the examination Of the public II Ill
proper times; and Oh i}-t
WHEREAS, Authority has been given by cir.
culsr of the Provost Marshal General to have
said enrolment corrected and revised. In ordes
that those disqualified on account Of
list. Alienage;
I'd. Non.residence;
4th. Permanent physical disability, Of such
degree as to render the person not . proper
subject for enrolimen. under the law and regu-
latiOns:
9Th. Having served in the military or naval
service two years during the present war and
been hororably discharged. a-l t'f
Civil officers, clergymen, and all other promi-
nept citizens are invited to appear at all times
before the Board TO point out errors in the lists
and 10 give such information In their posses
sion rs may aid Ia the correction and revision
thereof -
AND wHEREAs, Every city, war;, and town
In the State has local interest in the proper
reduction of its enrolment and quota
Nov, therefore, l, Stephen Miller, Governor
of the State OF Minnesota, do Issue this, my
proclamation, requesting and recommending
the several city, ward and town authorities
throughout the State TO take such measures
previous to January I, 1865, as will insure the
examination of all such citizens as should be
stricken from the rolls. ~
Given under my hand and seal of the State,
st ST. Paul, on the Goth day of Novem-
l. q. lber, 4. d. 1864.
uoY21daw1m STEPHEN MILLER
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30
CLEVELAND
WEEKLY PLAIN DEALER
FOR 1866. .s
0s~ Motto, s. Dssseeraey AsA sh< UAtss ~
.--RcrD K~Msiy sASaid Race . P~psrs
.--JFess TYPE and .Nssc rssssse! ~

We Asair present our annual Prospectus to our
readers for the Twenty. fourth VOlame Of the old
PLAIN DEALER. Notwithstanding the recent
defeat OF the Democracy 1t never was In better
ditton pecuniarily In better pluck politically to
fight the battles of the Democracy than now belev-
ing that IN the Democratic Party oftbe North alone
We shall spare no expense to make each WEEK
LIZ PLAIN DEALER contain perfect synopsis Of
the current news of that week, With that varied
spice OF fun and hunnor which has hitherto made II
% popular paper, and trust that those who may
patsonize us the coming year will be convinced that
Is ID the ', 4 s. g ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30
sore Throat, Cough, Cold,

, !.
And similar troubles If suffered TO progress reeuh
IN serious PuImonsry, Bronchial and Asthrnatie
affections. oftent,rnes ipc1rable.
8EOWN,S BRONCHIAL TROCHES
Are compounded 20 as to rssch directly the seat Of
the disease, and give almost instant relief
The TEoczEs are offered with the fullest confidence
10 their efficacy. They have been Thoroughly tested
and maintain the good reputation they have Justly
acquired. For Public Speakers, Singers Military
Officers and those who over tax the voice, they are
useful IN relieving an Irriated Throat and viii rem
der articulation easy. To the soldier exposed to
Sudden changes In the weather, they win give
prompt relief Il Coughs and Colds, and can be ear
red In the pocket 10 be taken az occasion requires
Sold at IS cents box. decs-d&wlm
TO CONSUMPTayES.. Consump.
tlve s1erers wiz receive valuable prescription for
the cure OF Consumption, Asthma Bronchitis and
all ghrost and Lung Affections, free Of charge. by
sending their address to Rev. EDWARD A. WILL
son, Williamsburg Kings Co., NY. oca-d&wsm
Diseases OF tke Nervous, Seminal
Urinary ana Sexual Systerns - new and reliable
Ereatnlent--in Reports Of the HOWARD ASSOCIAS
TON Sent by Ina in sealed letter envelopes, free
orcharge. Address Dr., ]. SKILLlN HOUGHTON,
hCWkIu ASspNl@lOl, no SsuIA MILL btrtssts FEH
elphis, Pa. ap2 dSSw1y
gs- THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
OF AN INVALID. Published for the beneAt and
az a CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN and others, who
suffer nom Nervous Debility, Premature Decay Of
Manhood, DC, supplying ar the same time The
MKAss or SELrCuRE. BY one who has cured him
self after undergoing considerable quackery. By
enclosing q postpaid addressed envelope, single
copies may be had OF the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ,
iece-d&vlm Brooklyn, Kings Co, N. Y.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-30
a 81. :

u q q n. ss
We wuuid respectfully call tie attention OF oar
owing sSSssss%s tie IL eosapne some estss lead
ing articles, which. with Increased facilities, We
oae IoS H Rs VIZ Fssfided whsky 7anBd 1f14 aa}
q 500 Bin. Old Rye and Bourbon wAisky.
=. 10 Ebh, Holland Gin: aaj -. T.. w 80
20 Bbie Neutral Spirits,
10 Pipes and eght Dbls CoenAc brandy.
g Pipes Cherry. Madeira and Port Wine.
80 Baskets Champagne.
90 Cases Closet and Souters WlnA
500 Thousand Choice Brands G9ass4, ,r5
s g Co. 4ssss s ssssi ssss,.s. m e} /
30 Pkgs Prunes. st- ~
10 Bbis. Curran a.
50 Hhds Brown Sugar.
$50 Bbls. Refined Sugar.
200 Pkgs Molassee and Syrup
Is Boxes Pepper and Spice
200 Boxes Ground Spices, assorted
500 Thousand g. d. Caps.
1000 Thousand assorted sizee ShN
$4,000 Lbs. Small Bar Lead. BE- s8s.
100 Boxes Rabbits Saleratns.
1000 Kegs ABSORBED Nails and Spikes.
800 Boxes Window Glass.
20 Cases Flasks. aa4
500 Coils Manila Rope
100 DO2 Red Cords tA Hl IL
rs Par Blocks assorted q
10 Bbls. Pitch.
1000 pkgs. Wagon Grease. .. r
100 Bbls- Carbon OIL
500 Dor Pals and Tuba
s 100 Bbls. Dried Fruits, assorted .lgg
200 Pigs assorted Teas.
Is Sacks Rio Coffee
100 Bhh Ground Coffee ls~s %, 7i
80 Pkts O. q. Java Coffee.
800 Boxes Assorted Brands Tobacco
900 Ebls. ,Rfne-Cut Smoking Tobacco
40 Kegs Gold Leaf Chewing do
$50 Boxes Soap 80 '
800 Boxes Assorted Candies.
- A M p l. r -
OF the above articles our friends VIII Always End d
ready and willing to show
j. G. & n. G. BURBANK & c..
CORNER LOWER LEvEE AND slBLsY ST..
NC. Paul, MIMI. "
May 70, 1854 a,e 's7'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-29
FROM THE CAPITOL.

DoyRa, January 90, 1864
The Legislature is still cugagod iu the con
s'deration Of divorce cases, and the cunsideia-
ton OF acts Of 10 possible importance to the peo-
pie.
On Monday, Mr, Curtis introduced bill Gu.
titled " An Act to cede certain lands TO the
United States of America. 1t provides that
Nathaniel W. llickmup, VIM. b. NAPLES and
James Ponder be appointed commissioners.
They or majority Of them are authorized and
empowered in connection With any person or
agen, appointed by the President of the United
States, or the Secretary OF War to locate and fix
the boundaries Of any quantity of land belonging
to the State of Delaware, not exceeeiug 20L
acres, situated on Delaware Bay, southeast OIL
tho old mole and Cape HenlOpen. The govern
went ct the United States may erect thereon a
any time within five years, forts, batteries
iorIihcations, wharves, build;ugs or piers, OIL
below high water mark in the vicinity thereof
Section ., repeats an act to cede certain land
to the U. S. Of America" passed at Dover
March 20, 1862. This Is good measure but
don't think it will pass,
On Tuesday, Mr., Duncan called up Tue ball /,
prevent certain nuisances. 1t was amended &c
as to impose a fine Of from $1,000 to $4,000
! the discretion of the court, for the violation
the law de also amended the bill by making
20 days as The time siihia yhich the nuisanc,
might be abated after notice. lie Gurhej
amended the bill so as to apply to hog pens ant
siaughter-hOnses, where the sxcrement goes
ip'O the water supplying the city. town or viii
lase fhis bill passed the House on wednes
day afternoon, as amended.
The bill making an appropriation Tor tat
Soldiers. National Cemetery passed the Houst
yesterday
There is nothing siss Of Importance to com.
municate,
Yours,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-29

In the United States Senate, on Monday, MIR.
DoOlittle presented memorial from the Cham.
Der Of Commerce OF Milwaukee, asking for u
new lreaty'between Great Britain aud the United
States Mr. Sumner introduced q bill which
preclules. the admission to the Supreme, Dis
tiict or Circuit Courts Of the United States, and
Court of elaine, Of persons unless they take the
oath prescribed in the act Of 1862 The Secre-
tary Of War was requested to furnish nil orders
or proclamatous concerning elections issued by
military authorities in the States Of Kentucky
and Missouri, The Committee on the Conduct
Of tue War was instructed to inquire into the
character aud efficiency Of the heavy ordinance
now provided for Notifications The resolution
asking for un investigation of the affairs of the
Navy Department was referred to select com.
mitlee of three-Messrs. Hale, Grimes aud Buck
alew. The resolutions requiring Senators To
take an additional oath was then debated BY
MessIs. Salisbury, Sumner, Doolittle and John
son, of Maryland, and was finally passed-yeas
y, nays H. Adjourned.
IL the House Of Representatives. Mr. Wilson
introduced bill authorizing the location of a
navy yard on tue western waters. Mr.. Cole. a
blll to create school fund out of the proceeds
OF the sales OF conii'cAted property. The Com.
mlttee on ELECTIONS reported resolutions that A.
Z, F,eld, Of louisiana, aud Joseph Segar, OF
virginia, are not eutited to seats in the ifuuse.
Inc Committee on the judiciary were instructed
10 inquire into the expediency Of organizing A
department u be called the Department Of in-
du try, tO embrace Bureau OF Agriculture, "A
Bureau of Freedmen's Affairs, Bureau of
Mines, Minerals, and Mineral Lands, and Ru-
reau of Colonization aud Immigration resolu.
ton uslfucting the Committee On Military Az
lAlrs 10 report bill increasing the pay of the
soldiers OF the army was referred to the committee
gu Military Ahairs. MIR. Mcdowell, introduced A
series OF resolutions declaring that the House re-.
cognzes The fundamental provisions of the Con-
stilullou which grant free speech, the writ Of
ha6eas corpus, prevents Illegal arrests, &C., and
that the President nor any other person Gun vio-
late these rights, which were laid over. MIR.
Edgerton, OF Indiana, presented u resolution Of
ferlng the Criitenden compromise Us the basis on
which the war should be conducted. Laid over
The Committee or Military Affairs reported.
with amendments, the bill authorizing the Pres
ldent to appoint as LIEUTENANT General the Ma.
Jor General most distinguished for skill, courage.
&c, during the war. The bill was postponed
until Monday next. The House then went into
Committee OF the Whole OH the bill TO SUNNY
the deficiencies for the year ending the SOth Of
June next. An amendment appropsiaiing So.
uQO to iolnpe,e the Post Office building ia Phil.
adelphia, WAS adopted Quite spicy political
debate occurred upon the bill and withou; any
final setioD, the Committee rose and the House
adjourned.