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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-26

TRI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
PURCHASED Observation-Disclosures q

PURCHASED sdnesday &
citizen Of this county, in subscribing for the
JOURNAL, told Us that his neglect to do SC
before cost him the snug little sum of five
dollars, which he was obliged to pay in the
way of interest on FEDERAL tax, that had
he taken the JOURNAL, in which due notice
was given, he might have saved. We heard
of another exactly similar case, only the lat
ter individual failed to profit by his expe
r'ence. When will people learn that the very
best investment for small sum is in sub.
scription to their county papers
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Feb. @-w3W.d1W.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. I
Stephenson county, (

STATE OF ILLINOIS. L.
Stephenson county, )'''
PERSONALLY appeared before me, David H. sunder.
land, Clerk of the County Court of Stephenson
county, Illinois, William 8. Gray and Talcott Ormsbee,
by me known be the Vice President and Secretary
the Winneshek Insurance Company, of Freeport, I'LL
nos who upon their oaths do respectively pose and
say that said Wiuneshiek Insurance Company pos
sessed OF capital OF at least hundred thousand
dollars, secured by lien real estate worth at cash
valuation at lest five times the amount of said capital
and not encountered to than onehaf of said cash
valuation [Signedl VS.. GRAY
T. ORMsBE Vice President,
Secretary, of Winneshiek Insurance Company
Subscribed and to before me, this
LIS. twenty-seventh day of January, A. D. 1864.
-------- lSigneal D. II. SUNDERLAND,
County Clark.
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AUDITORS OFFICE. IOWA,

H Des Moines, February I'd 1854.
Whereas, the Winneshiek Insurance Company, OF
Freeport In the State of Illinois, did, the second
day of February, 1864 file in this Office the Act of
corporation Of said company, together with written
under the seal of said company signed by
the President aud Secretary Of said company under
oath, certifying that said company is possessed Of q
capital Of at least hundred Thousand dollars
ed by lien on real estate WORTH at cash valuation
least five times the amount Of said capital and not
numbered to than of said cash valuation
a. required by section of San Act to amend Act
In relation to Insurance Companies" approved Janua-
9th 1885, Therefore, in pursuance of law it is here
by certified that said Winneshek Insurance Company
authorized to transact their appropriate business
insurance in the State of Iowa in accordance with the
Laws thereof until the 31st day of January 1865 1t
further certified that the attached
copy of the said statement.
---.-.-- In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
LIS my hand and affixed my soal of office this SEQ.
-------- o1d day of February, A. D. 1854.
J.W. CATTELL, Auditor of State.
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PHOTOGRAPH CARTE DE VIsITEs


obedience to the Charter Of the City of Muscatine
State Of Iowa, do I, Henry Funck, Mayor Of said
City, order election to b. held in said City Mon
day. the 7th day Of March, A. D. 1864 for the purpose
Of eectng person for tho Office of Mayor, for
Treasurer and for Wharfmaster of said City; also
one person for Alderman Of the First Ward for the
Second. and person for the Third Ward. in said
City each person elected to hold said office for tho
term provided the Charter of said City said election
to be opened between the hours Of O'Clock
A. M of said seventh day of March, aud continue open
be opened a. the Lumber Office of s. G. Stein In the
First Ward. at the Mayors Office in the Second Ward,
and at the Court House in the Third Ward.
Given under my hand and the seal of said city, this
rsr.,7 Oath day Of February, A. D., 1864
l' HENRY FUNCK, Mayor.
Fab till
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MARBLE WoRKs.-Simpson & Patten is the
new firm name Of an old establishment Of
marble works in this city. The monuments
and COMMISSIONERS manufactured by Mr.. simp-
son have acquired not only q local reputation
and name, but . celebrity throughout . large
part of the State, for beauty of finish and ex-
cellence ofmaterlal. The facilities for work
At this establishment are unequalled in this
portion Of country, and the workmanship nm.
surpassed. .Zsr13.-5' &, - .sa.
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q A r. n.
TINE undeu

THE undersigned having purchased this day the On.
i tire stock Of goods formerly owned by J. b. Wilcox
will for the next twenty days, offer said stock Ut cost
prices, together with new and handsome stock of dry
goods embracing the latest Styles and consisting
notions trimmings prints and ladies' and gentlemens
furnishing articles Of every description. as
| - W. O. WAD6WORTH.
Muscstine Jan, g. l864-tf
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MANHOODY

HOW LOSTf- HOW REST0RED!
Just Published in Sealed Envelope Price Six Cents.
A LECTURE the Nature, Treatment, and Radical
"A Cure Of Sperma or Seminal Weakness
Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and Impsdi.
ments to Marriage generally; Nervousness, Consump-
ton, Epilepsy and Fits, Mental and Physical
Incapacty, resulting from Self-Abuss, &C.. BY ROBr
J. CULvERWELL,M NJ. D., suthor ofthe Green Book, DO
"A Boon to Thousands Of Sufferers"
Sent under seal, in plain envelope to anyaddress,
post paid receipt of six
BY DR.: Oh. 9. KLINE, LIT Bowsry, New York. Pos,
ONCE Box, 1850. Sept. I7daW3m inside,
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T.and tor sale. Chean.

TS0R sALl Cheap and on reasonable terms Of pay.
r ment, one hundred and sigh'y-tvo acres Of first
county situate within mile of the Court House-
This land b had ct great bargain Tits the very
tvo tracts Enquireof HAYES 3 BRO,
Feb, 6-daw1m. or HENRY O'CONN0R.
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Muscatine, Jan. q, 1se4-tf.
Estrayed

CrROM my farm on or about the hrst Of January, .
small red heifer, three years old the coming spring,
with steep hips, small star in the forehea think
one both hind feet white, marks Any infor-
nation whore the said may b found, loft Ut the
thankfully received and literally rewarded. .Iz1
Fab 19-d1W.W4W. 3. N. CANDLE.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

ID virtue of Execution to directed and deliy-
ID cred from the Office of the Clerk of tho District
Court of Muscathe County. State of Iowa. against the
goods and chstles lands and tenements Of O. B. VIII.
lame, have levied upon and will expose to sale on
Saturday, the 26th day Of March, A. D. 1864,
Ct the Court House door, in the city Of Muscatns the
fol owing described properly, to-wit:
Lots number six 10y and seven ~ in block number
1fy-one (b in the city of ascatRe, County Of Mus
eatine and State Of Iowa.
All Of which, much thereof a. may DO necessa-
r. will be sold satisfy said Execution In favor of
Smith Ml ply Co. Sale to commence between the
hours Of nine O'Clock in the forenoon and O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day, towit At 10 O'Clock H.
as h. H. HINE,
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This invaluable medicine is unfailing In the Of
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution 10 subject It moderaes all excess
and removes all obstructions and speedy cure may be
relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
It peculiarly suited. It will, in short Time bring
on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar bears tho Government
Stamp of Great Britain to prevent countsrfeits.
CAUTION.
These Pills should not be taken by females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, they arc
to bring Miscarriage, but at any other time they
are safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections Pains
In the Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight exertion Pal
ptaton Of the Heart Hyateics and Whites these Pills
will effect when all other have failed; and
although powerful remedy, do not contain iron, Gallo
mel, anthony anything hurtfu to the constitution
Full directions in the pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved.
Sole agent for tho United States aud Csnadas,
JOB MOSES, 81 Cortlandt St., New York.
N B-S1, 90 and six postage stamps enclosed to any
authorized agent will insure bottle containing fifty
Pills, by return mail J. 3. DOU0HERTY.
Ntuscatine, Nov. I, 1S63-dawly.
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HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE!

BATCHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
rs THE BEST IN THE WORLD
The only Harmlsss, Trwe and Reliable Dye Ksown.
This splendid Hair Dye is Porfsct-changss Red
Dusty or Grey Hair, instantly to Glossy Black or
the skim leaving the Hair soft and Beautiful mparts
fresh vitality frequently restoring its pristine color.
and reces the i'll effects of Bad Dyes. The Genuine 10
signed WILLIAM A. BATOHELOR, all others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold BY all
Druggsts &c. FAoroBY-S1 Barclay street, New York,
Batchslor's Nsw Toilet cream for Dressing
tho Hair.
June 25-d&w1y
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~ Grover 4 Bakers celebrated Premium
Sewing Machine stitches and embroiders 20
perfectly that it is impossible to tell in which
it excelsior sale at the crockery store of
Dllaway & Bro, Weeds Block.
Jan. 22-daW.
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NOTICE.

rs HEREBY given that have this day ssld out my
entire stock Of dry goods notions, furnishing
cles ana groceries to W. O. Wadsworth, who viii
time the dry goods business At nay old stand No 206
Second street, Muscatine, Iowa: ]. H. WILCOX.
Muacatfne Jan. %. 1864,
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MEETING OF THE MuscAr1NE AGR1cULru
RAJ SocIETY.-Mr. Editor Thinking per
haps some Of your readers might like t
know what the Agricultural Society are doing
presume to ask publicity given to the fol
lowing. Undoubtedly it will appear desulto
~, from the fact that it is only an epitome O
the transactions of the board,
j. g. HENRY LITTLE.
MUscAr1NR, Feb. 10, 1864.
Pursuant to call of the President the Di
rectors of the Muscatine County Agriculture
Society met at the Court House. The Pres
ident, John Barnard, in the chair. Thu
minutes of Jan. 9th were read, and no obiec
tons being offered, stood approved.
On motion of Mr.. Skinkle, the 18th, 18th
10Th, and 10th, days of September mex,
were appointed as the time for holding the
next fair. =
Mr.. Baker moved that the Executive Com
mittee be empowered to make such altera.
tons in the seats IS they may deem expedi.
emit; said alterations to be in harmony with
the views of the :" Trotting Association y
which motion prevailed.
M. Dohct MOVeU Luckc O0 an 8pprOpTl4
ton Of $3.50 for procuring fast horses, which
motion prevailed. v.- =
On motion the President, Secretary, and
D. r. Warfield, were appointed COMMITTEES
to rent fair grounds. .-,-
On motion, Mr.. L. V. Skinkle was ap
pointed agent of the Society to procure
horses from distance
On motion, it was carried, that the Execu
tive Committee have discretionary power re-
garding the location of cattle-stalls, sheep
pens, &c.
On motion Mr.. L. v. Skinkle was appoint
ed Superintendent of Division No. l. which
includes horses, mules and jacks. II Z
On motion Mr.. D. R. War6eld was appoint
ed Superintendent of Division No. 2, which
includes cattle, sheep and hogs.
On motion James Cattell was appointed
Superintendent of Division No. 8, which in
cludes poultry, vegetables, grain and fruits.
Oni motionI Mr.. Bridgman was appointed
Superintendent of Division No. 4, which in
cludes food and condiments, flowers paint
lngs, drawings dentistry, domestic manufac
lures, and equestrian department.
On motion James 8. Hatch was appointed
Superintendent of Division No. s. which in.
cludes agricultural implements and miscella.
neous articles.
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? lBY fxLIalApH.1

= ~. a. -, !. $500 CHicAG0s FEB. y.
Flour dull. Wheat sasy st q. aad S11e< for Ne.
and S1lO for No. 2. Corn dull end 3 lswsr closing
- &c. Oats esaas4c. Highvint.B frm atls2aszLsc-
Dressed hogs In good demand ct q ooasoo for lght
lots, and IS 00ss Is for heavy.
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nEDISEAsEs of the NERVOUS, SEMINAL, URI.
NARY and SEXUAL sYSTEMS-new and reliable
trsatmsnt-in Reports of the HOWARD ASs0CIA
TION-Sent by mail in sealed letter envelopes FREQ
charge. Address, Dr.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, How.
ard Association, No. South Ninth Street, Phiads
phia Pa. Dec. l, daw SIN.
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WYNKooP's ICELAND PICTORIAL

Diseases Of the Throat Chest and Pulmonary organs
prevalent insidious aad dangerous The
critics of medicine to alleviate and uproot these
complaints must be expectorant Anodyns and Invig-
orang oossning the mucus Of tho throat, and mpart
Ing to entire system No discovery In medical
science mastered this class Of diseases like Dr.
Wyncoops Iceland Pectora 1t is used with the most
astonishing results all Of Bronchitis, Influenza,
whooping Cough, Dipthsria or Putrid Sore Throat.
Asthma, Group Coughs, Colds, Nervous Irritability,
&C., DC.
The Rev. J. J. Potter certies, "thst have used DR.
wyucoops Pectora for several years. myself and in my
family, for Pulmonary Complaints, and have
commended it to many Others and have its
equal" Rev. J. J. POrrEs, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Hundreds and Thousands of important testimonials
could be produced, showing its remarkable and
that L fails
It Is composed Of pure Iceland Moss, Balm of Gilead
Peruvian Balsam, Elecampane Comfrey, Burdock, and
other invaluable expectorant and tonic ingredients. 1t
10 harmless, prompt and lasting Invalids and suffer-
cannot afford to neglect trial. Every family
should have it. 1t is remarkable for Group Full de-
scriptions and directions accompany
each bottle.
Prepared by DR.. r. D. wyncoop, and sold by D. s
Barnes Co., New York.
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pnRAnK,s swrEnIaH BRANDY

ROBAOK'H SWEDISH BRANDY
E>>~>0 We have been your agents, for some time,
Z/<n0 for the sale Of your goods, and from the
NIGR repeated calls we have had for your Swe
HAkSn. dish Brandy, we desire a stock of
'l3HlN that article. The specimen bottle sent to
1TVtSX us has been examined, and has been found
HZ<NW quite ~ acceptable as had anticipated.
vXNky/ 1t il highly cordalized, agreeable to the
M/ZH.v taste, Of peculiar flavor and IL destined
SkNOD to meet with q rapid and extensive sale
"a NJ. In this section Ladies aud others requir-
2kvW ing q pleasant stimulus and aromatic
4RHA beverage will find nothing more paatabe.
0I8 You may send US six dozen bottles In one
doxe. ra.a. and charge the same to account.
. Your trulv NV. JONES l. Co., Toledo, O.
q, A. COOK, Chicago. General Agent.
Sold by all Druggists in Muscstiae.
Feb. l, 1864, daw-4w.
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ESTRAX GATTI e

:
CTRAYED from the subscriber, living az miles west
- Of this city. four head of cattle described as follows:
One heifer three years old next spring. red, with
white stripe the back. One heifer two years old
next spring. red, with white face Two two years
old next spring. white with red ears. and one red
and white spotted AL marked with hole in each ear
Any one giving information returning said cattle
shall be literally paid. ANTHONY Deb EUS.
Muscatiue Feb 19.dw&trw2w- maid:
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RzcRurrINa FOE THE REGULAR SERVICE
Lieut.. Nsttervills, Of the 18th regular in
fantry, has opened recruiting Office for the
regular service, in the frame building one
door west Of the hardware store, of J. G.
Gordon. All abls-bodied, unmarried men
receive $4o2 Government bounty, wheth-
er veterans or raw recruits. beside the local
bounty of $50, now being given in the city.
In many respects the regular service is pre-
ferable to the volunteer. The officers are
more experienced and better care is taken of
the men. When disabled in the line of du-
ty, the regular is allowed pension, Or if
be prefers, may obtain admittance TO the Sol
dier's Home, which will afford him a CON-
Portable home the remainder of his life. Pro-
motions are now made from the ranks As
the wants Of the service may require. For
further information call on the Lieutenant
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AUDITORS OFFICE, Iowa,

Des Mones, Fob. 10th. 1854.
1t hereby certified that the 10th day of February
1864, statement filed in I'll office, showing
the condition of the Corn Exchange Insurance Com.
pany located at New York City, in the State of New
York. on the first day Of January, A. D. 1864 in
cordance with provision of Act of the General
semby of the State of Iowa entitled An in rela
tion to Insurance Companies approved January 2Sth
1851 aud Act amendat0ry thereto, approved Febru
AIRY 9th 1858. and Act in relation to Life Insurance
Companies approved March 17th 1862 that said state
mont shows that said Company is possessed of the
requisite amount of capital and invested required
BY law.
Authority is therefore given to the above named Com
psny to transact their appropriate business onsurance
In this State in accordance with thereof until
the Slst day OF January A. D. thousand eight hun.
bred and .ixty-fve.
1t is also certified that Thomas D. Smith, ESQ.,, Of
Huscatine. has been duly appointed by said Company
their lawful agent and attorney for the county
catine with full to take risks insurance there
In and to acknowledge service of process as provided
BY law upon his ling with the Clerk of the District
Court in and for said county, certified copy of the
statement file in this office. 1t IL further certified
that the attached is true and correct COPY of the
said statement.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
LIS my hand and ETH xed mJ seal of Office tho day
-------- and year first above written.
J. W. CATTELL,
Feb 2o-w3w.dlw. Auditor of State.
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W. 8. MCCLURE & 60.
NO. $50 FULTON STREET, NEW YoRK,
Strictly Produce Commission Merchants
FOR THE SALE OF

skVh 1uA- SALE VI
Everything in the Produce and revision Line.
et,ictly fer cash and prompt returns assured.
Liberal advances made consiGnnents..
All Goods fully insured upon arrival.
Mark all Goods distinctly, and fsrwsrd invoices.
See regular report OF price, above msde
actual sales ~ .-''.-
zFrR to ]. NJ. Dalssll, Esq. Davsnport, Iowa
" Al; Wood. BroeEiyh. Povsshisk 90. Iowa.
:. Levi Apgar Preat. N. Riysr Bank, N. Y. City.
Jan. 10, 1862
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"A SLIGHT CoLD," CouoHs.-Few are
aware Of the importance of checking . Cough
or s'sdght cold'' in its FIRST stage; that which,
in the beginning, would yield to q, mild rem
edy, If neglected, soon attacks the lungs.
" Bros0n's Bronchtdl Tfoches'' give sure and
almost immediate relief. Military Officers
and soldiers should have them, as they can
be carried in the pocket, and taken a. occa.
sion requires. -. 81
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
The greatest amount insured In any risk IL O00
Tho greatest iamount allowed by the rules or the
Company to be insured in any city, town or
village rule has been adopted
The greatest amount allowed to DO insured in any
one block No rules have been adopted.
Act of Incorporation of said Company. On file.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of New York, 3d.
A. Ii. Lowerre. Vice President, and W. II. Windsor,
Secretary of the Corn Exchange Insurance Company,
ito personally KNOWN being seyeraly sworn depose
and say that the foregoing IL full true and correct
statement OF the aha of said company; that the
said Insurance Company is the bons-fde of at
least one Hundred Thousand Dollars OF cash capital
vested in Stocks and Bonds Of at least par vaue
real sstats worth ut least
double the for which the same is mortgaged
that tho above described investments nor any part
thereof made for the benefit of any individual ex-
ercsng authority in the ement ofsaid Company
sthsr as President secretary, Treasurer Director
otherwise; that the mortgages above described have
not bson assigned in aay manner released or i'm
paired by said company; that they the above
described officers Of said Company.
Isl A. II. LOWERRE, Vice Pres't.
w. II. WINDSOR, Secreta v. .r-
Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty fifth
--------day of January, 1864 In testimony Whereof
[. s. have hereunto set my land and affixed my Off
--------cial SEAL wv. WILDEY,
COhlH,issioHer for IO,pd in Nelp York.
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TELEC rap HlC.'
CONGRESSIONAL REPORT.
XXxvIII Congress----First Session

WARRINGTON, Feb. %.
SENArE.-The Senate proceeded to the con-
sderation of the bill to equalize the pay Of
soldiers in the army.
An ameo dment of Mr.. Davis, which pro,
posed to disarm the negro troops, was voted
down by 80 tot. a5e.s& GaReI'-
The Senate agreed to the report of the
committee of conference on the Revenue bill
The consideration of the bill to equal re the
pay of colored troops was passed.
The Senate at 1870 went into Executive
session. -
HoUsE.-The House resumed the consid-
Grafton Of the bill to re-establish Bureau OF
Freedmen's Affairs. o s,,.-... ..-. -.
Mr.. Kelly, of Pa, advocated the bill and
pressed its immediate passage to meet the
exigencieS which have risen under the
present war. sr
A message was received from the Senate an.
nouncing that that body had CONQUERED in
the report of the Committee Of Conference
on the Whisky bill.
Mr.. Washburne. Of Ills., who dissented
from the report, gave his reasons for with
holding his assent. He was consistently in
favor Of taxing liquors on hand aud wanted
the report referred back for such modifica-
tons ~ will secure to the Treasury proper
income from that source. .sa H.e .s
Fernando Wood still adhered to his former
proposition to tax all whisky on hand, but
as member of the Committee of Conference
he was obliged to acquiesce in the decision of
the majority Of that Committee, viz: both
houses having agreed to strike out the clause
there was no question in controversy.
Mr.. Kasson, of Iowa, wanted the report re-
ferred to another committee, to accord with
the sense of the House as formerly expressed.
Mr.. Stevens denied that there was any
principal in Parliamentary practice to arrange
in committee Of conference for taxing stock
on hand ~|t
The House refused-55 yeas, Sc nays, to
agree to committee Of conference on the
whisky bill. f'.s p
.. WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
HousE.-After some unimportant business
the House resumed the consideration Of the
bill to establish Bureau of Free1mens' At
fairs.
The Senate bill taking the Wardenship of
the Jail, in the District of Columbia, from
Marshal Lamar and comforting it on the
President.
Mr.. King, of No., defended Gov. Gamble,
Gen. Schotield and the militia.
Mr.. Dawson severely criticised the social
ed neutrals in this war, and those who op-
pose its further prosecution.
The committee then proceeded to vote on
the amendment heretofore offered, that sea-
men shall be paid in gold or its equivalent. 1t
was disagreed to by vote of IS against GO.
Mr.. Rice, of Mass, moved to increase the
appropriation for the construction and repair
OF vessels, from $22 500, 900 to $40, 300, 900.
After debate it was agreed to-72 against %.
A long debate took place on the item of
1885,, 900, for the purchase of two lots ad-
joining the Boston Navy Yard. An ineffec-
tual motion was made to strike it out. With
out coming to conclusion the committee
arose and tie House adjourned.