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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
ClSsesAGO aTHMS.

ENcOuRAoINa. The yearly return of tn
Chicago Journal office for 1854 vas $3.50
coo.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR-Tte fair grounds
near Chicago are being tiaad mp in the
most convenient nAnncr tor the immense
number Of spectators which will soon con
vcne there. The main building will be 1865
feet lou1 and 66 ieet wide, and the total
cost Of it's erection will he - $50.
SANITARY FAIR.-The executive commit,
tee Of the late fair, in aid II the San,l.ry
Commission and Soldiers Home, have iim
Nh their l.bors aud an account Of the re-
re,pts an,I expenditures has been presented
4, tue public. The total r, ccipts amounted
I" iS3Js."7V 81; arid the total expenditures
to$li7,257 30.
UE>sCs. The population Of Chicago,
WHICH had bsen t:;s.at.1 at 22D,ViU, Is
n"w I"und by actual census 10 amount 10
l7T9:A;. f9 st 20
isr4LqeScs Orelcps.--The intellseuce
met AZ getting hmn>t as rorfup, a. Ahc
cohhdenrr me,ls fM swindAAs poor boy
cut Of $2 NJ of them has been bound over
for tr.i IN thc sum VI SsOn. This cnsrr
.pri>ing GEM. man has been tock.tlns $4v
day ~ profits. for some time.
kEvEkE HuUsR.-- The Revere House rob
beps have been committed for trial. ard
Anne farley, who received. $1,000. from
one of them. has been bound over in tho
sum It $50"., sss .,sI 4
d 4 DsLiBExArE SrIciDS.-About clock
on SATURDAY morning some latore,s on =
dredging machine rear the Ere street
bridge observed . man crossing the .isssdgc,
acting in manner to excite their Attentions.
After crossing the oridg~ the stranger step;
pei dawn Un to a scow that MAS mooretl
nearishe bridge. and deliberately plunged
into the river cad foremost and was drown
I'd. lie proved to be salesman in Ross.
Poster Cos house, named Abrxhau King
kade.
PArAL AccIDrkr Shortly after midnight
Friday, an outwsrd bound freight t,sin on
the MHwauk-e railroad when near the Cross.
ing Of Chicago avenue. ran over and killed
man who has since been identified Is
Alexander Grey, stcre cutter. s ss...
SoLplERs.-The employment commit ee
Of the, Young Mems christian association
pre- brisk employed securing situations for
returned sollitrs, And up to the present
time they have Bssn very successful. A''''
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
;epus r.aa re..vy oa,.n.s~,..

| ss"rsis a-'a.s teGavy Oa, ..pssSsss.
MORNING. AEs>InN.
jas. lhoringion called the meeting te
ORDER. h Scott, of l.. Care, was elected
temporary Chairman. and.J. II. White and
u fischer, So. retaries Committee on
credentials was appointed, and in due
time reported Report accepted and apopt.
ei. Com nit;ee on permAncn, orgs,izaton
appointed made rcpor,--report accepted.
AdJourni44i tll half past one
ArrrksN
Meeting cal ed to order Artar sufficient
time had been past in button holing and
e'ecs'one'r'ng, the meeting proceed, d TO
nominate by ac,la na,ion-R. Linderman
Tor County Jadse, John II. Lytsr. for Sh,r.
~, and " Cmpbcn E.r Ccrntv Sur
seyor Halt an hour vas then pa, Id in
discussing the manner Of talloting FOR the
other nominees. the members not recollect
ing the Old adage. that there's ''honor
amor & thieves After having settled that
P'"t, va iolfly was coininenC Il Tor 'he
nomination OF the two Senators. Again
the meeting was interrupted. AMI confu
sion worthy Of an Arkansas Lynch Court,
e. sued. Ballotng recomme ccd for S,na
tors. Mr. Leakc received 52 votes. Mr..
Lowrie ~ and Mr. Larlmrr 90 Lcake and
Larriner We're then unanimously declared
the choice Of the convention. Baloting then
commenced for candidates foI the House of
Representatives which resulted in the nom
ination Of Messrs. j y. Rodgers, Rolf,
and Thompson. Balloting for County
Treasurer resulted 10 the nomination ct L.
X. Flukc. Wcdld not remain to await the
resuks OF the ballotiag fo- Surveyor, Coron-
er, or Superintendent OF Common Schools.
Ihe Uer UemoArnt may well be treated
with contcm t. - Gasetts l7th.
We y, 'r'ly join hands with Der Demo
krdt Gsse'ft lah
We ~o'ihi n-vrr Join hands with man
We hold II contempt - ie,. h ,uokr0t 2Oth
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
The Property formerly known ~
+" Academy Of the Imlnasullte Ceateplisn
O'Or Su1e. AZ v

No7 "Acadcnv oF the immscHlate Concep-
sion property tor sale. Thistlesaut estate CON
rr,ac. 10 acres with mann building winch cost ~
to, aad good barn; iaud in ccutre level and high
slo;,,ns gradually south. east and north. Will Dc
col! a: = greet bargain u dPpisst for soon II
not sold Il will bc rebuilt ~ An elegant country
villa plans VI winch may be seen At our Ollie by
any party proposing TO purchase. buiLns"s are
invited - call and see the same, as the work WslI
b let ~ contract to she lowest bidder The land
borders upon the o,ty lsmits, but being just out
e;d. il not aubiect to CITY taxes Beautiful IN its
ustural condition, this land tassefaliy laid out
I q sa-aen and lawn, and hoo shads and orua-
u.1,al trees arc planted lsrge forest trees stand
ssg north OF the main building This place 10 we'll
earth A.,s nau ntion Of M rch vscrs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

DECIDED The great suit in chancery Of
James May against the executors Of Antine
Lc Claire. George L. Davenport, Louis Z.
Dcssa,nt, John p. Cock, Ebcn.zer Cook,
and others. which has been pending for
several years in the u. s. Circuit Court for
Iowa, has been decided in favor Of the de-
PENDANTS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
.Ni0s.

Notice.
a IL Prs SINS AL LEhEBY rORisiD
- "a 81 - ~ tru>i ~ ~ Vie Rebsc a ~
W ~ -. t;-t. Us VIII "a u. tt>i Oh. ~ ipt
VI ~ x ; Of t.sl contSac'. M,
80 Org IVA, A, gut +. $50
a,-i d..z AS.UN NJNIIST
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
LotAI T166.'

1Doa'e ~ Pooa1sh. Gall and examine
something urgently needed by everybody. A
sample w,'t be ssns free ky mai fos ~ ceats tbst
'sesiis for os T. L. Woicott. ITO Chashan
square, New York, jy5e-dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

L W. ~ - ~ WosSotss stv Soesos -
Ar Cosr.- A lot Of Baby Carnage at
Jcnen, Brady street between 4,h and 9th
]. T. Temple. Florist, cor. 4th ard Main
Sts.. fruit and ornamental tYecs. .ny2Sly
JASfTos WANTED. AT Bryant. Strstton
4 Mcrrilrs Iowa State Business College.
Apply u the business Office Of the College
Will LADIES PLEASE RsAD The hard
eat work Of the household 10 the weekly
washing Why will you persist in per-
forming that drudgsry by hand il . most
tiresomc and laborious manner, when by
using the Champion Wishing Machine you
can do the ssme work in one fourth Of the
time, with one-third Of the soap ordinarily
used, and in way not at all unclean or
tirssome, or damaging to clothing. These
are sAcrs, ladies', ~ can be fullo proved to
your satisfac' ion free Of charge. Don't, for
the sake Of humanity, wash any longer by
hand, but call At Stephenson's carpenter
shop. rear Of the Post Office, and leave or
ders for Champion Machine on trial.
HoRArio CAMPBELL, Agent.
aug22 dcodGt.
COMMERCIAL CoLLEGE--EvRNIN0 SESSIONS.
Next Monday, August 2oth, the evening
sessions Of Bryant, Stratton 4 Merril's
Iowa State Business College will commence,
and oil who intend attending should, as
much as possible, commence xith the
course. Any desired information can be
obtained at the College during the day or
in the evening, between : aud 8 O'Clock.
au2l.dlw.
CLorn,Sa AND FURNISHING GooDs--Thc
attention If our soldiers is directed to the
immense assortment Of clothing and fur
nish'ng goods kept by Hess 4 Stern, in No.
. 81 1t. No other house in the city is able
to compete with them in good fits and low
prices. Give them call before purcha sing
The Sisters Of Charity open their Board
ing and Select Scocls On 9th, between Brady
and Main SITS, on the 10th of August.
WANTED. Boarders can be accommodat
ed viii. good board by the week or day, At
ll6 Fourth street between Iowa and Le-
Claire streets. Mas. BRowS.
Away with apectncle..
Old Eyes made new vi, hout SPECTA-
CLES, DOC rOK. OR MEL'lCINE. Pam.
phlct mailed free on receipt Of ten ccnts.--
Address L. h. FOOIE, n. d.. No. 1880
Broadway, n. Y. aglS 3m'
Scorr DIVISION No. l. Sons Of Temper.
ance, meets every F.iday evening at seven
o'clock IN their hall over State Bank. cor
nsr sd aud Brady streets. jan 6-d&wly
kendall : ANnoLlSE. Any lady who de-
sir-s tn possess rich and beautiful h, al Ot
hair. should read MISS Nina Gesry's cer,'ti-
cate. which speaks in positive terms OF the
value Of the An'bolinc. Ii is accomplishing
wonders, and may be confidently relied on
II is for ssle everywhere.
Rusr,c WINDOW SHADEs.- Every house.
keeper should know that . Window Shade
Mandatory has been opened in his city
Second street, three doors East Of Perry
South side, by Chandler. E;u.sback & Co.
These shades are made OF strips of wood
woven together, end pain, or stsined in
various colovs They are very dmable and
elegant, and shoult be found in every
hou,e Let us encourage this new and
worthy enterprise hberall. Ladies' should
call and see the styles.
BUSINESS EDUCATION rOR DISABLED Sol
Extraordinary Inducements offered
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
BE NOT DISCOURAGED.

,TnE SUN SHINES IN inc NORTH.
Ths sun still shines in desolatc places
The hearts Of the miserable sufferers Of dis
ease eaten bodies shall be nsaale glAd. A
cure that will c.canse your blood from i'm
purities, and rid your bodies Of Sores, W.
GERS, Swellings. Sk,n Eruptions, and ell
Chronic and Scrofulous Diseases, will be
founi in DR.. Railways Cleansing Syrup,
called Rcnovat'ng Resolvent. Ono to six
bottles OF this marvellous remedy will cure
the worst diseases. aud restore you to the
society Of your friends, sound in health,
pure and clean, and skin without spot OF
blcmi>h. Price one dollar per bottle
Sold by Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

Sruxp SPEAKING is commencing in many
parts Of the State.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

REPLESIsHED.-Ncar tho corner Of Cd
and Brady, the popular Arm Of Remington
L Co., have always on hand complete as.
sortment Of durable ready made clothing
made in the latest style, and for sale At the
most reasonable prices
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

There is no excuse for so many deaths by
Cons sunpi.on. ii those sfilict. d With Lung
diseases will only use Aliens Lung Balsam
in season. II will soon cure the disease
and prevent so great . sacrifice Of life.
For sale by +. S. BALLoKD.
Also, by tAs Dssslers in Famiy Xedicinss
generally.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

There is newspaper carrier in New Ha-
ven, Conn, who has walked forty miles
day for the last ten years. lie uses Pink
erton'A Wahoo aud Callsays Diuers ~ a
beverage. There is nothing like them to
sustain health and strength, and prevent
disease. For sale everywhere. Try them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

IMPORTANT 70 TIE Sex. W. invite our
readers to careful pesusal Of d.. Rastesly's
me. ical advertisements which can be seen
III or columns this DE-. Ur. Easterly's pre-
parstisus ate -, 0arsl remedies and are
very celebrated and popular Throughout the
great North west We refer {, Ds. Easter.
ly's Iodine and Sarsaparilla, DR.. Caftcr's
Cough balsam. Dr. Baker Specific and DE.
Marks SyUhil,tic Cure. These prcparations
have besn in general use for the laal ten
years, and are known to be ,nfallible yemc.
dies for the diseases they arc recommended
to euro. We advsse the afflicted u give then,
. trial. Orders addressed 10 Or. 4. Eeete,lv
Co., st. Louis, Or Dr. Easttriy, No. ~,
Madison street. Chicago, Illinois, win BE-
promptly filled and forwarded by Express to
al t'nrts af the Uaitcd States. scr rld6 w6m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

No TsLEusru.--It consequence .f ii,
terefic storm of last night, the t.legrsph
preclude any possibility Of getting dis
patches to-day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

DiERs.- Extraordinary Inducements offered
to disabled Union soldiers who desire to o.
tain thorough commercial education, At
Bryant, stratton l. Ncrrilrs Commercial
College, Davenport. Always 90 to the
best Send for circular. my10dw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

A TRrE MAMA dollar saved is as
good as dollar earned, and many man
has saved money by purchasing his family
groceries of G. =. Burr, At No. 80, Brady
Street. A full stock is constantly kept on
hand
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

Tns Des Moines Kegister leads o6 the
Republican Journals in denouncing the re-
cent State Convention Of Liquor Dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
HOUSES FOR RENT.

No Il. new house ON Brady street. one Of
|th. mo Il desir rstle residences in the ritv
So.l A large elcg-ut hoase, with all modern
impro emsuta. stable, we'll, ciSterr,. fruit ana
|ehads trees. tine river vi.w, centrally located.
-ons sf thu finest residences IN ~ cry.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

No TKAix.-No eastern train has arrived
At this point to-day. The storm Of last
evening II said to have raSed away the
track some whefc between Peru and Chica-
%, 10 such On extent as TO detsin The trains
for . ha.f day At least. Whether any more
accidents occurred We have not learned.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
LIST OF AR'rsCLES

TO BE ~ULD ron ONE DOLLAR EACH ITHOT
i'gafa 10 value Il mot be poi Tor u,Ith
yol know wlat will receive.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

No g. Ouc of those modern and convenient
hons~s in the new block known - "Clintou
Place, kfsdy Street. -. s.tr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
FARMS FOR RENT.
eROya - 70 Aoo ACRES.
COUNTRY VILLA FOR SALE.

No 81 On Jersey Ridge, miles fro" post
a.. hue house. in 90, d repair y rooms, 3
cellar. barn worth $500. and poultry house
lis ,.er,,~, of grapes tbore 2o,'a lbs last year)
eli k,nis Of fruits, bearing This property em
. hr .c.a 5 acres Price, a., 500
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

MArIsxx.-P Gephard will give another
Of his popular dances At lie Claire Hall on
Thursday evening. to which .he public is
politely invited to attend. Music by Came
r0n's band
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

FREE BALL.-Thc Germans Of Nuscstine
gises free ball and supper tonight, to all
returned soldiers, at Rsuling's Hall.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

embracing every modern sty'e md pattern, whlso
hs Offers s remarkably low Agsrs. Also
Plated Ose1 StlteDe uvegs'e :
wasrsnssd to- be Of superior quality. By o1srn&
the best quality Of Goods, selling q rsesseas ~
pshiie he hoUss u merit liberal pstrcseas. ias
Call ana Zee ~ eSec1e
h B.-Psrticulsr attention re- g r!G - Il
ii. .'r,.fs sonaisJ u ID
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

ISpr.Ss.-The Indians At the prison are
allowed considerable freedom Judging by
the way they circulated about the "ity every
dav. As they conduct themselves civiiy
aud are perfectly inotfcnsive, We do not see
that any oi jec,ions .hould be raised.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

LEArnER.-The price Of leather is very
high at this time. and the only way to econ
omise in this particular, il I" purchase your
boots, shoes. or CATERS, Of Child L Co., on
Brady, below Second Street. who are en-
abled to furnish them to satisfaction for less
money than any other firm in the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
OFFICE FOR RENT.

No. ~ A large. light. airy oiRc. fronting Of
Gast 1ecosd Street. tcorner Of Brady with aet
.oom II deeired
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

SrYLE.--A man might as we'll be out of
the world, ss out Of the fashion. but while
Sam Perry has such . well asserted stocs
Of ready made clothing at his old stand op-
posi,s Tie R.st 0aice, and IA ,dispos'rs ef
t,e same at such low rates, there's no use
of either calamity. For anything in his
line give him call, and he will guarantee
satisfaction.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

The Lyons Mirror states that the recent
excursion from that town 10 Davenport,
gotten up by the ladies ofthe N. +. Church
Detted the handsome profit Of $3.50. So.
MURDER.-Some citizen Of Davenport,
sold the Onion editor yesterday, in ! deci-
ded manner in relation to the murder Of
our city, that We have heard Of.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

Tmx Western Stage Co. has agreed to
take delegates 10 the State Conventions on
the 23d and oath, frrm Pella to Des Moines
and back. for Sc, being two thirds the re-
gular fare.
The railroad, We learn, will charge dele
q tcs half rates only.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22
FURNISHED ROOM,


No. 5. Furnished room for rent. tnr gentle
man. also . room uu.urn'slcd- gooa ro"m
An the huaineAx part Oi tue CITY.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-22

No =. ..Msrwin's Block" Perry Strret.for sale,
(v,,n prescn, rental oi 81 l ~ paving good re
surn pos. sud prospccsivrly avery valu.b.e prop,
srsy f. close "A concern THIS property is offered
q very lsw price aad on easy terms.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-12-28
IOWA NEWS.

PERSONAL Hon. H. Price is at home
to spend the holiday vacation, wisely
prefering Davenport to Washing ton when
no Congressional duty is to be performed.
His radical votes during this session hav-
Mt diminished tho warmth Of his vel
come home in the least Such votes suit
this way.-Dau. Gazette.
The same "this way" brother Russell
In the District Court of Leo county,
Iowa, Judge Spinner presiding, it was
decided that 4 note or contract executed
on Sunday was not valid. A rigntsous
decision. 81
The Washington Press publishes
the report of the committee appointed BY
the citizens of that place to confer. With
railroad men in St. Louis on railroad
connections in Iowa; which report states
that the North Missouri railroad will GER
tainly be completed to tho Iowa State
Line, at = point in West township, Da-
Wis county within eighteen months; that
citizens Of St. Louis will aid in EXTEND
ing that road to Cedar Rapids; that the
n. NJ. II. T. Co. will furnish the rolling
stock on said road or extension but can.
not aid ia the construction &c that il
is not yet decided that said extension
.s,aM y. made - G~l~- n~rsl-, SD The. !.
in the opinion of the committee, it is
csrtain that the Iowa connection can be
made much more cheaply by way Of ST.
courtney and Washington. A railroad
convention il to DO held at Washington
on the 10th Of January, to be composed
Of delegates from Davis, Van Buron, JEFF
ferson, Washington, johnson and Linn
counties, to secure unity in efforts for
the extension Of the North Mo. r. r.
from the South line Of our State, through
Davis, Van Buren,, Jefferson, Washing.
ton, johnson and Linn counties to Cedar
Rapids.
| -Sutherland the winner Of a 81 ,0OO
verdict for damage sustained in alleged
loss Of his wife's virtue was elected from
a saloon in Dubuque last week by Mr..
Overpeck, tho mulcted defendant IN the
Grim con case, and thereupon Mr.. 9. vat
cited before Justice and fined six dol
lars and costs. The Times sagely re-
marks that therefore the affair has thu
far cost Mr.. 0. 1t least 81 ,006.
The beauties Of going to law are thu,
set forth by the De Witt Observer: "Du
ring tho past week couple Of novel suit
have come before Justice Mcneil for tri
al. The first was that Of two partiel
claiming one cor. IL this suit the cost
amount to about $50. The other was
parallel case, other two parties clsimin,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-12-28
vALUA BE LAND
FOR SALE CHEAP.

The N. +. Quarter, the N. ". Quarter, and the
8. Z. Quarter Of Section l6, Township g; hange
5. in Fremont township for sale seperaseiy Or %.
gether, on favorable terms.
Also, 40 Acres. soitAia 2 Miles Of Upton.
Southeast Of Northeast 10, 80, 40 acres
South of northwest II, 80, 2-se
These tracts were selected and entered At an
early day, and are very choice locations; they
will be sold on reasonable terms, Is applied Tor
soon.
Also, l6O Acres in Sugar Creek township
on the main travelled road to Nuscatine, com
prising
East Of southwest 3, %, $50 acres
Northwest Of southwest 9,79, 40
Southeast 1 Of northwest ., 70, 2-4O
Also, 40 Acres adjoining Snsiths Flour.
ing Mil, on Sugar Greek;
Southeast l ofsoutheast / 70, 70,
Also, 10 acres IN Springfield township.
Southeast I Of soathWesti ~, 81, !.
For particulars enquire Of
May 9th, 1865. 23w3 WV. H. TUTHlLL.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-12-28

Ia the Senate, on the 2l>t, the Prc.i-
dent was requested to report Why JEFF.
Davis was o., brought to trial. The fol-
loving gentlemen were announced as the
Senatorial portion Of the Committee On
r construction: Fessenden, Grimes, Har.
zis, Howard, johnson and Williams A
resolution was offered calling for list Of
persons indebted to the United States.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to maintain
and enforce the freedom Of the inhabit-
ants Of she United States. Mr. Stewart
replied to Mr., Summers speech on the
Goth, sod argued that the Southern
States had not been reduced to territorial
condition. In the House, resolutions
we're offered, declaring that our Govern
meut ought never to recognize any Gov:
ernments upon this continent established
by European arms indorsing the prcsi
det's annual message; and directing in.
quiry as to the expediency Of admitting
q Delegate into Congress to represent the
District Of Columbia The latter was
adopted The Presidents annual mes
sage was taken up 10 Committee of the
Whole, and speeches were made by
Mss-r.. R.ymond, Of New York, aud
Fink Of Ohio, con'rovertne the positions
taken By Mr.. Stevens, Of Pa and deny
ine that the rebel States were ever out
Of tho Union. Inquiry was instructed
into the cxpediency Of establishing ma
tional system Of telegraphing. A reso-
luton was adopted accepting the French
inyi,s,ion to the United States to be
represented in the Paris Exposition.
Aaron A Bradley. Cor interrupting a
public meeting at Savannah, ard using
seditious language thereat, has been tried
by military commission and sentenced to
one years confncmens in Fort Pulaski.
The Cincinn I'll Enquirer says Of Gen
Joe Hooker, whose condition was lately
reported as critical that paralysis ha.
made sad work with his fine physica
frame and handsome face. One whole
side of his body has lost its vitality, and
hangs fabid and loose, like a wilted
weed.
The freedmen on the Sea Islands u
South Carolins, adopting the white mans
maxim that possession is nine points OF
the law" have s.ubboro'y refuse to be
and have offered to settle ths
tenth point By force Of arms. They re
gently beat off party Of Federal officer.
ADD pI,psers who came to James Island
to negotiate with them. and now some
regular troops hsve been SEPT down t.
bring them to subsection.