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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
Up REMOVAL.

- KEMUN AL.
JOHN c. MILLER,
Qate of Kent, Paine & Col
Jobber and Retail Dealerin
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Has removed to that large and conveniently arranged
new building No 2l9 Main street corner Of Ninth and
has opened full and complete stock Of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
To which he invites the attention Of the Merchants OF
Virginia, Nor;h Carolina and Tennessee
SAMUEL ~ PRICE has general supervision Of he
sales department; and gives special attention to tho re-.
tail trade deelst
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

The Constitutional Suffrage Amendment Unable 10
Pass-Radieals Deem il Too Favorable 20 the
Souih--Right of Negro Suffrage by Law-Thc
District of Columbia Bill-COmplaints from the
south.
correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
WAsHINGroy. January 29-It is well ascertained
that the constitutional amendment pending IN the
House cannot pass that body. 1t could not OBTAIN
jOrity 10 saw nothing of the requisite two-thlrds
The hill will probably be recommltted' and the re-
construction committee will try their hands again.
They do not seem To agree among themselves AT
pres mt any better than with the majority ot tie
House. The reasons given, however Tor the rlSInS
0ppostion to the amendment bodies no GOOD 10 tile
country The objection is that 1t IS too iaYOIaDle 10
the South IL putS at rest forever the question OF
government interference with the suffrage subject i'll
the States 1t will leave no preteXt Tor future "sa
ton OF negro suffrage.
The Radical members say that TINS tongues mus
not adjourn without establishing, by law or cohst
tutonal amendment, the right of negro suffrage
everywhere-in the States in the Territories anu III
this District They will try to do it by law; Tor II Is
now apparent that it cannot he done by c0hs'Itu-
tional amendment. The opinion oDtalhs WIN inau!
in the House that the South would, with aiacri!S'
accept the amendment proposed. Hardly WIN
alacrity, however but per force. Many members
embracing Republicans rs well as Democrats, nave
come to the Presidents conclusion, that any lurhcr
tnkering of the Constitution is ineNpedlent'
The House bill for the extension OF the rght oil
sun ugc IN the blacks of this District may be pro-
nounced dead. The senate it is pretty well ascer-
tanned will notpass that bill in its present form
and that, if they do pass it it will be vetoed Sub
stitutcs for the bill are to b. offered in the senate
If Mr. MoTlls bill to repeal the charter iaiis ~ Is
intended to offer "a substitute the 1Il oil MI;
Ienckes, which he proposed in the House ana
which provides for a quallfT suffrage. Probably
the entire measure will fail.
We have information by letters from different paris
of the South, written by men who had hoped ana
laborcd for the best, and who were known rs opu-
lniss in politics To the effect that the people are be-
coming discouraged and disaflectcd, in consequence
of the disposition and temper manifested by Con-
r., lOTA.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

JEFF DAvIs-STRANGE EUMORS-WHAT HE
SAYS AND DoES-The rumOTs of the rescue of def
irrson Davis from prison are assuming new ahd
strange character. 1t is now limited that the au-
thortes desire his escape, and that facilities have
been offered him-but that he won't 90! There is
little room to doubt the awkward embarrassment at
tcndaut upon his confinement aud rejected trial.
Chief Justice Chase does not hesitate to say that he
cannot De convicted of treason. and Thaddcns Ste
ven- declares that he is nothing mole Than ioIe2h
leader about as much amenable TO the laws at the
United STATES as Macmillan. have itirGm the best
authority--IrQm authority which you cannot ques-
tion--that Mr. Davis feels the most ample security.
He said less than week ago, My defence is com.
plete now. and rests soclyupon the law, which will
be administered fairly, know, and in perfect ac-
cordance with civil Justice" The shameful petit
coat story will be put to the blush when that time
arrives Mr. Davis is at present good health, eats
heartily reads good deal and POSSESSES, as he said
the other day, "a good digestion and good con-
science" he receives letters from his vile three
times week and keeps journal oyery day
Washington Letter NashriHe Banner.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

WTHE BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. -
As heretofore stated, there are two bodies of
the NJ. f. Church with this title. The one to
meet in Alexandria on the 9TH of February
will be composed principally Of clergymen in
Virginia, formerly attached to the old Baltl-
more conference. There will, however, it ap-
pears, be representatives present from Por-
ton of Maryland, the quarterly meeting of the
Rockville circuit having adopted the following
resolutions;
ReSolred, That We recognize the conference
to bee held in Alexandria, Va, commencing on
the eth OF February, 1866, as the legitimate re-
preventative of the old Baltimore conference,
and of primitive MethodiSm, land, therefore, we
will assume our proper position under its JurlS-
diction.
ReSolced, That we are utterly opposed to the
social and political equality of the negro, as
advocated by the official papers, and by the
Bishops and leading preachers OF the NJ. t.
Church.
ReSOlred, That a committee of five be elected
10y ballot by this quarterly conference TO re-
present our interests at the approaching SEES
sion of the Baltimore Annual Conference, to
| he held in Alexandria, Va.
| In compliance with the last resolution. the
| following gentlemen were elected delegates =
Rev. J. Waters, Jr,, VIM. Thompson, of Il
Rev. f. b. Prettyman, Samuel I. Stonestreet,
I and Edwin Wallace.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

NEw YORK January 2S.-Thr Savannah Hcrod
of the 25th inst states that orders have been re-
rcved suspcndng the proceedings in the trial of {.
b. Lamar, and Il new commission will be organized
ia In the case.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

NEW ORLEANS, January 2S-A fatal aillay occur
red on Gravicr street Yesterday in which \. H. New
berry was killed and Captain Oldham severely
wounded The young man who shot Newberry sur
rendered himself.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

ADMISSION OF TENNESSEE" Parson" Br0wnlow
has written letter to Speaker Colfax in favor Of
tbo ADMISSION of the members of Congress from
Tennessee. lie says they are loyal" and can take
the oath The r. t mG%e'eE strongly t IUr' Of
IL I,to rebellious States
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

SaVISlT or GENERAL GRANT 10 EURuPE-lt is cur
rently stated among military men, high in rank,
that Lieutenant General Grant will visit Europe dur
ing the present season, ana viii remain there several
months
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Old Jake Habarger for many years one Of the
"insttutons" of stanton, Virginia, died last
week He was in the war Of 1912, and about 20
wears old
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
II cnudiaiion of War Debts-Mr. stephens TO Run
for the ScnatOr>lip.

son introduced bill into the Legislature to-day al
lowing banks to repndiate all debts contracted 10
war purposes. Mr. Stephens friends intend to rnl
him for the Senatoshp To morrow, regardless OF III
m.isllrs OFF f.rlinnS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

General sherman III the Iiou>c Oh htPI'>c"'"h'''
Monday scene occurred in the House of Repre-
scntatives which Is not often witnessed, ANA whlrh
shows that republics are not always ungraiciul.-
Hon Henry J. Raymond had Just commenced 10
sneak on the proposed amendment TO the C0hsthu-
ton, now before the House, when Senator Sherman,
accompanied by his gallant brother Major General
w T. Sherman, entered. AS az the General
was recognized, large number of members lett
their seats and crowded around him with warm con-
CALCULATIONS. Hon. +. Is. Washbunc, sitting n few
seats in front Of Mr.. Raymond aIosc, and. turning
Ia the latter, whispered something in his ear
and then moved that the llOuse take n recess for
five minutes, in order that the members might have
an Opportuny of being Introduced To General Sher-
manS and that Speaker ColiaN he invited to conduct
the General to the Speakers Chair. This was agreed
man TO the Speakers chair amid loud applause from
the floor and the galleries, which well filled
with soldiers and .citizcns When they reached the
chair another round OF applause went up, alter
which Speaker COltaX, IN u few well-choScn words,
introduced General Sherman Ia the members OF the
House. Mr., Washburnc now proposed three
cheers for General Sherman" which Were given with
a hearty good will. As soon as the cheering had
subsidized tue General said he was more accustomed.
to the sound of Cheers.than making his voice heard
within the walls OF the hall of the House. lie was
thankful for the cordial manner in which he had
been received, and would try to conduct himself in
such way a. TO continue to merit THIS token oil the
regard of his countrymen. That was what he
wanted To do Speaker ColfaX announced that lie
would he glad to Introduce the members OF the
House to General Sherman, when they all crowded
around the Speakers stand. and hearty shaking ol
hands followed, at the close OF which Mr.. Wash
burne conducted the General 10 his seat, and Mr..
RAYMOND resumed. -ChrOEicie.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
PORT or RICHMOND, JANUARY 30. 1866.


ARRIVED.
steamer City OF Richmond, Stranahan, Norfolk,
merchandise aud passengers, llaskins Bridgord.
Sloop Monarch, Smack, Norfolk, merchandise, 4.
Millspaugh Co.
Schooner w. >. Douehton, htem, Boston, m5rchan-
disc Warlwcll, Rogers aud Crowcll. Before report
ed pat into Newport, with loss Of Jiboom, Ne After
lea wing Newport encountered severe snow storm OH
Barnagat. in which she lost AMI split sails.
Steamer Hatteris, Parrish New York, via Norfolk
aud City Point, merchandise and passengers = Ayre'
eco.
Steamship Niagara, Couch, New York, via Norfolk
and city Point, merchandise and passengers, u. J.
Watson.
steamer NJ. Martin, Livingston, Norfolk, merehIn-
disc and passengers, lIaskins " Brdslord.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

THE President AND CoNGEEss.-lt is stated that
Letters fInm influential conservatives in the New
England States are pouring into Washington urging
their Senators and Representatives to avoid rup-
tra with the Executive and to abide as far a. pos
sbe by the Motley lac has seen fit Ia mark out for
the restoration Of the undn,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
NOTICE TO MARLNEKs.


Notice is hereby given that the third class Nun Buoy
On Frdsts Ledge, and the Spar Buoy ON llali-Ttir
\Irdge Naraguagus the Spar Buoy on seal Ledge, Her
ring Gut Harbor the trdc class Can BRoy on old Ciey,
Prnobscnt Bay and the third c,>- Nun Buoy FroSs
Ledge entrance to ST. CroiX river, went adrlit from
their moorings in the late gale They will be replaced
at an early day.
Ey order Of the Lighthouse board
JOHN POPE, l., II. Inspector LIST Dist.
II To- .EE
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.

NlTY SURYEYOR.-A vacancy has occur
cumbent, Thomas nffin Laid, Esq whether the Va
cancy il to be filled by the City Council or the people
viii depend upon the bill pending before the H.
S,lature to amend the charter Of the city OF Richmond
The office is important, and should he Gled by per-
son qualified by education and practice discharge its
duties. Captain CHARLES II, DIMMOCK Possesses all
the necessary qua lica dEs aud would sure dis
charge the dues 10 The Satisfaction Of all He /, a
genteuap 90 the finest ability and Of potess integrity
kGoW that he has tsst monals from General Robert
Z. Zee and MaJor-General william Malone, of which
any man in his profession might well be proud.
He Is the son of the late General Charles Div aock,
OF this city.
hope he will announces himselfss {, candidate and
that he may be elected. RICHMOND.
ian29-itS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
FOR RENT.

ENOR Il EN- T To a Small Family, a ~
l. small HOUSE, situated in the upper part "a I'm
the city. The family will be- required TO b0ari1=s~-
two single gentlemen. Address, box go, 7. y.
Il
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Why SOUTHERN SENATORS ARE IN WASH
IxGroN.-The Jackson (Miss.) Clarion of the
18th instant, says:
alt is no longer secret that our able SEN
ators are remaining in Washington city at the
earnest solicitation ofthe President, who is de-
sirous of seeing the Southern States once more
represented in the halls of Congress. Judge
Sharkey would have returned home long since,
hut for the assurance of the President that he
would be admitted, and his earnest desire Ia
have his assistance in his efforts to do justice to
the Southern people.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

RETIR Ep.-Frederick Hudson, Esq. the we'll
known managing editor of the New York Herald,
has been compelled at last by his gradually failing
health to relinqnish the position he has held for
many years. He has received leave of absence for
two years and will spend the time in travelling
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
STRAYED AND STOLEN.
oTOLEN-sIa REV ARD.

STOLEN-s75 REWARD.
stolen nom my stable, the night of the (ISN
a4ih inst, pair Of DARK BAY or BLACK
MULES horse and mare,l about or years old above
the medium size, and in good condition.
The horse Mule has weak right eye and the hair Of
the Mule is considerably worn by the breeching
reward of $50 will be paid for their return at MY
ONCE. fHOs. W. PBMBERTON
18th street between Cary and Doek.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

sD9A REST DECA Y-PERFUMED
Breath, Sound aud Healthy Gums, Pparly White Teeth
Relief and freedom from TooTHAcBE can be obtained
by using DowDEN'S DENTAL FLUID. Recommended
by Dentists ard Physicians everywhere superior to
the injurious compounds in Price ~ cents. For
sale by all Druggists.
Recommended by Drs. Peasants, Woodward, Steel,
Hudson, &c, &c, Of Richmond Wholesale by
ian2-3m p. JOHNSTON & BRO.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

GrsERAL GRANT AND THE RADIcALs.--A cores
nondeut of a Northern paper says General Grant has
last cast with the radicals since his report on the at
fairs of the South OF course, he has but has gained
inch in favor with honest and right-thnking people
Of the whole county The prejudices of many of
tLe radicals are stronger than their love Of justice
and thew seem to egsate to crafty their preudces
rather than To do what is lght.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Also on the same night, iom the stables ofthe Rich
m"nd Dray Company. two sets Of Dray harness. ana
sets Of Ambulance harness, alnOst new ana IN sood
condition. reward of s25 will he paid or Ipelr re-
tara ITO 4. w. MAsnhi,
ianag-lw AGENT Kiehmond Dray Company
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

iL@A WORD TO THE WISE.-If you are
dyspepte and desire to lie cured. Try BAKERS BIT
TIERS. Hyou have stomach, Indigestion, torpid
liver, nervous headache, bad cold, diarrhoe agus
and fever few bottles OF BAKERS BiTTBRs, and
word for it you will be speedily curoi. Thousands
ofpersons h ous hout Virginia aud Sort arolin4 have
been cured Of these diseases By the cftlese Bier,
and thousands OF Others may be cured, il they but
the same remedy.
To be had Of all Druggists in the cit! Of Richmond
and elsewhere in Virginia, also Of CANDY GlLPlN,
Baltimore. orders promptly flei by addressing
L. BAKER, Proprietor,
dec29t Richmond, Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

OFFICES TO BE ABoLIsHED.-It is stated that bill
will soon be- introduced in Congress abolishing the
rosition of naval officer and surveyor of customs at
the nrincpal ports of entry in the United States, on
the ,roun that they are mere sinecures and can be
dispensed with without detrment to tile service.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

T INSEED OIL.
IL Five barrels, VERY SUPERIOR,
For sale by B. DENNIS,
jan3O-lw Cary, between 18th and 10Th SITS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

EARTHQUAKE IN CAEACAs-Advices from Nalpa.
raise state that on the 10th December the city oil
Caracas was visited by two shocks of earthquake
The shocks were very strong and marked III chalac-
ter and seemed to proceed from southeast to north
west. No tery material damage was caused though
several walls in houses were cracked
The whole population was stricken with alright
rushing pale and chastity out into the streets, some
in tears Others on their knees saying their prayers
Many took their beds ont of their houses ahd slept
in the open pla2as. Large professions paraded Tie
streets at midnight led by the priests chantn" their
praycrs Many families have left the city 10 So
ioun in the country till the danger is past.
On Monday following (the 18th third shock was
felt much like the two former, except sghter and
of shorter duration, but it seemed to cause moIe
general alarm than tile first. People quit their EN-
ployments. aud the government house was emptied
OF lis EMPLOYEES and closed. Even the President OF
the Republic found himself rushing into the street
for safety.
The shocks extended to Laguayra. Puerto Cahrlln'
Valencia aud all other places heard FROM II Is
feared these shocks are wemOnitions OF more Sc
rions one. as in 1872, when a third of the city Was
destroyed.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
LOST AND FOUND.

NOTICE.-LOST OR MiSLAlD-Goddln 4
~ ,n,orson,s acceptance OF ~ d. Dsys's brat al 1
I'm the % october, 1895, for SN1, endorsed by
JSbn R. paws and ourselves The public is cautioned
against trading for the same
1;ans.tf E.6 JAMES &CO.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Senate bill to facilitate the continuous transpolta-
ton of passengers baggage and tonnage as between
the Virginia and Tennessee, SOuthsdc, Norfolk and
Petersburg and Richmond and Danville railroads,
was taken up The object of the bill is to insure
continuous through transportation of passengers and
freight over the railroads named, and imposes pen
ilties upon those failing to carry out the require
ments of the law within prescribed time An
amendment proposed 10y the committee was adopted,
and the bill was passed to its engrOSSmcnt.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

The bill for the repeal of the usury law was next
in order and it was proposed TO pass It by again, on
account of the absence of certain Senators.
Mr. LEE, of Orange, spoke in favor of an imme-
date consideration of the BILL although he not
anxious 10 press the bill to-day to vote. He said
that the matter was too important to be passed by
day after day, as had been done for several weeks
Mr. COLEMAN, of Louisa, moved to make the bill
in question the order OF the day for Tuesday next,
the 9th February at one o'clock, which was agreed
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Senate bill to amend and re enact the 9TH section
of chapter l26 OF the Code oil Virginia. for S66 IN
relation to masters and apprentices, was taken up
and after the rejection OF several amendments, was
passed. 1t provides that the writing by which any
minor is bound apprentice shall specify his age
and what art trade or business he is to be- Taught.
The master, whether it is expressly provided therein
or not shall be bound to teach the same, and shall
also be- bound to teach him reading writng and
common arithmetic including the rule OF three
An act extending the time for rebuilding the toll
bridge at Buchanan in Botetourt county, under the
charter granted TO James Cartmill and john +;
Wood BY an act of the General Assembly entitled
an act authorizing James Cdrtmill and John j..
Wood to erect a toll bridge across James river
passed February II, 1919.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
THE CARBON HILL COMPANY.

Senate bill to incorporate this company was, with
a substitute reported by the Committee on General
Laws, taken up and passed. The company is in
coporated for the purpose OF holding and purchasing
real estate and other property in the state of Nr-
ginia, and of mining, transporting aud selling all
minerals and metals; may hold not exceeding three
thousand acres of land in each OF. the counties OF
Henrico, GOochand, Chesterfield, POwhatan, Bote-
tourt and Rockingham, and may hold shipping
The pamuukey or York river and may construct
railroads ana employ canal boats and sea-going
vessels.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31
nnnSE OF DELEGATES.

The House met at the usual hour the SPEAKER
in the chair.
Prayer by the Rev, DIR. Moore of the Presbyterian
Church of this city.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

have given the Plantation Bitter, TO
hundreds Of our disabled soldiers ith the most aston
ishins effect. q. W, b. ANDREWS,
Superintc Ident Soldiers Home,
Al
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

W AoHINUIUN1 UdHudIl u I7''I'
"SIR-In reply to the letter which you did me the
honor 70 address 20 me under date of the 18th iu-
slant. take pleasure in informing you that my gov
ernInent has instructed me 20 lend as much moral
nnnort AS is compatible with the imposed by
nv official position, 70 the canal scheme proposed by
~ bonse OF Bellot des Minieres Brothers and Com
- which is now before the legislature of Virgins,
~ ~ sanction. This is proof, sr, not only Of the
i,ot felt BY my government IN the realization OF
III enterprise but Of the confidence with which the
na-sons who control the measure inspire IT, in every
PS.o 'oet. otherwise the government would certainly
rsSPSSi a snnDort which il is not in the habit OF
no lo.I en- for light and trivial reasons.
M 80 lev S before you documents which viii show
az - :oernment has not taken this step without
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

WASTE AND UNAPrROPRIATED LANDS.
Senate bill providing that warrants for waste aud
uappropriated lands in Virginia shall be issued
upon the payment of one doarfor each acre of the
same, and repeating the act prohibiting the further
entry or waste and unapprOpriated lands, passed
January 4th, 1866, read third time and
passed
VIRGINIA LAND AND EMIGRATION SOCIETY.
House bill to incorporate this company was taken
up the vote of the previous day recOnst e.ed, aud
the bill laid upon the table
KEsWICK COAL COMPANY.
Senate bill to revive the charter Of this company
and to amend the same, was ordered TO lis engross
ment.
NJ, Nnrntn thnn NJ inmrnnl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

ORDER FROM GENERAL SIcELEs CON'EHNiN"
Frrrpyyy.-t ieneral Sickles, commanding the de.
n,rtment of South Carolina has prescribed regula-
lions for the government III all concerned. lie; de-
cidcs that all laws shall be applicable alike to AL the
inhabitants no person shall be held Incompetent TO
sue. make complaint or to testify because oil roior"r
casie The General directs that, to secure the sa'ae
o,noi instre and personal liberty Ia the freedmen
tn other inhabitants no penalties GrpUnishments dli-
ireAt from those u which all persons are anenable
shall be imposed On freed people and all crimes
and olcnscs which are prohibited uader existing
laws. shall be understood prohibited IN the case oil
freedmen.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-31

Senate bill authorizing the employment of females
to perform certain copying. under the direction OF
the Register of the Land Office, was taken up. AZ
ter some discussion, during which Mr. GRAY e!o-
0uently advocated the purposes OF the BILL the bill
was under suspension OF the rules, read third time
and nassed.