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which Is the organ.

1t has been a question recently whether
the IntelLigencer or the Chronicle, of Wash
ington, was the organ of the President; !;
and it is not reduced to a certainty that
either of them could justly make such a
pretension. The following from the Wash
ington correspondence of the New York
Independent, may throw some light on the
subject:
"Who edits the bltelEigeneerP This
important question has received solu-
tion, if we may rely upon story the wags
are telling. A few days since Colonel F.,
with party of loyal Pennsylvanians,
called upon the President, but could not
see him, being informed he was "en-
gagged" The Colonel returned to the Sen
ate, whose Secretary he is, and there found
a bill which had passed both Houses, and
only awaited the Presidents signature to
become a law. This he took to the White
House at once, and learned that the Pres
ident was still engaged with the visitor
whose presence had prevented Colonel
F.'s entrance before. White House eti-
quette, however, always admits the bearer
of bill, and so the Colonel walked in,
and saw, in deep consultation o5er lot Of
newspaper clippings and "proofs," in
specting the former and correcting the
latter, Mr.. Coyle, of the InteItigenceT, and
the President.
"The Colonel retired, and since then his
paper, which had thereto, with just i'm
Partially, for three days in the week, rep,
Iesented the views of the President, and
for the alternate days represented those Of
the Congress, has since devoted itself ex.
clusively to the Congress p
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the United States in enrolling. eauiuDine
and provisioning the militia forces toaid IN
suPpressfng the rebellion. The bill provides
for the appointment 0fa ca5amissicner 70
ascertain the amount ezdended since the
9th Of August, 1861. II contemplates De
payment Of troops called out " the Cover
nor at the request, order, consent or concur
renee Of Department commanders. Il pro
vides for reduction Of the direct tax as
sessed upon the States from the aggregate.
l. approp-iates $5,I75, 900 for the payment Of
the amount 3
NJ. P0MER0Y introluced bill 20 re-
Nise and extend the provisions Of an set
granting the right Of way and making .
grant of land to the States Of Arkansas and
Missouri to aid in the construction Of . rail-
road from point on the Ohio river, oppo-
site its mouth, via Littls Creek Rock, to the
boundary in Fulton. Ark, with branches 70
Fort Smith and the Mississippi river. Such
enactment was made in 1888 This bill
proposes to extend the provisions Of that
act for ten years and reserves the public
lands so granted. It also reserves all lands
heretofore granted to the State of Arkansas
for railroad purposes or other internal i'm
Provements which may remain unsold. Is
was referred to the COMMITTEES on Public
Affairs.
Mr. WADE presented petition from the
colored people Of Arkansas asking for polit-
ieal equality with the white race. Referred
to the Committee on Reconstruction.
Mr.. CHANDLER presented the petition
Of the manufacturers Of agricultural i'm
plements asking for reduction Of the ex-
else duty, which was referred 70 the Com
mittee on Finance.
BIr. TRUMBULL, OEIiI, presented q Pc
tition for the equal rights aud abolition Of
distinctions on account-of color among The
soldiers Of the z. 8 army.
Mr.. NESMITH, of Oregon. offered a petit
ton for an increase Of pay of military ON
GERS, which was referred to the Military
Committee.
&Mr. RAMSEY, Of MINI, from the Com
mittee on Postofices and Postroads, reported
q bill for the erection Of bridge across he
Mississippi river at Sc Louis. 20
Mr.. WADE presented joint resolution sf
the Ohio Legislature against the sssump-
ton, by the general government, Of sse war
debt of any of the States. Referred to the.
Committee on Reconstruction. "
Mr.. SUMNER presented protest Of the
colored delegation thatrecentiy waited on
President johnson, against the passags Of
the pending constitutional amendment.
Mr.. WILSON desired to call up the bill
for the increase of the regular army y
Mr.. STEWART wished 10 call Up the bill
for the admission Of Colorado.
Mr.. SUMNER said that would lead to dis
cussion. zss.- rala d
After some remarks from Stewart, Con-
ness, Sumner, Lane Of Kansas, and Wilson,
the bill was taken up and read
The constitutional amendment was then
taken up --...e.- -.
Mr.. WILLIAMS spoke in favor Of Che
amendment a
Mr.. HENDRICKS got the floor but said
he was not prepared to speak to-day.
The bill to prevent and punish kidnap-
ping was passed.
The bill to relinquish the title Of the y. s.
to certain lands within the city limita Of
San Francisco was passed
Executive Session. Adjourned.
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years and six months, for keeping a mock
auction shop and defrauding a lady OF
800.
Appointed.
The Trustees of the National Bankers
Express Company have appointed C. ?.
Williams, of Albany, as general superin-
tendent, and authorize a call for 20 per
cent. of stock.
Additional Building Destroyed by the
EirO this MOrning.
In addition to the American Theater
building the Continental Hotel, adjoining,
was burned to-day. The losses were mainly
covered by insurance in this city.
Sandwich Island Dates.
Honolulu dates of January 9th are re-
ceived here.
The United States war ship Lancaster
was still there. The officers were being ex-
tensively feted by the Hawian authorities
There is no news of importance.
The Victoria Chronicle announces the
total loss of the American bark Mustang, on
January 2.lst. She left San Francisco on
the l4th ult.
The ship VIM. Tell is reported lost some
time since and gone to pieces.
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Indemnity for Loss of Life or BOdf.
Iy Injury.-The original Travellers Insurance
Co., of Hartford, Conn.,, nsures against Accidents
Of all kinds Cash assets, Sept, 1865 $685. 37l45.
The Travellers Insurance Company of Hartford,
Conn, is the pioneer accident insurance company
Of this country it has issued over THIRTY THOU
SAND policies, (up 70 November ~ and paid over
SIX HUNDRED losses-including the large sum of
sSs, 900 paid to twelve policy holders within the
year, for LESS THAN $3.50 in premiums.
protective insurance against loss of life or In
jury by accident, anywhere and at all times. No
medical examination required.
GENERAL ACCIDENT PoLIcIEs.-The best policy
for every man, whether he travels much or little,
is General Accident Policy, which insures against
every possible form Of casualty, at all times and
places.
ONE MONTH GENERAL ACCIDENT PoLIoIEs.-
[REGIsrERED. This Company now issues very
convenient form of One Month General Accident
Policies, at the rate of 81 per thousand-with S5
per week compensation for each thousand insured.
These are much better than ticket policies, fOr
travellers and others desiring short risks, as they
eau be taken in any amount from $500 to $4,000
They cover all accidents, and each policy is register
ed so that the insurance is good in ths policy
is lost or destroyed.
For mechanics or others who can not easily
spare the amount of an annual premium, but
would like to insure by the month, these short
time policies are "just the thing" To any per-
son who insures each month, for six months con-
secutively, policy for the remaining six months
will be given without charge, Except policy fee
| OF one dOllarl
Policies issued and losses promptly paid BY
THAYER MUNSON, Agents,
Park Building. next to Court House,
dense ~ Cleveland, Ohio.
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, The Weather.

LoSDOy, C. W, February l5.-At sunset
the storm had entirely abated. Weather
very cold.
ToRoxro, C. W., February 1j.-Cold with
heavy wind from the Northwest all day,
which is now subsiding. Thermometer at
$3.50 P. NJ 23o above zero.
MONTREAL, February 15.-BlowiDg gale
all day. At A. NJ, 17o above, at P. NJ,
% below zero. Barometer 1925.
QUEBEC, February 15.-At sunset ther-
mometer 15o above zero.
NILES, Mich, February 15.-Cloudy.
Wind west blowing hard. AT P. M, 30
below zere.
KALAMAZOO, February 15.-Wind south
west. Thermometer % above zero.
EAST SAGINAW, February 15.-At sunset
I2o above zero.
GRAND HAYES, February 15.-Very windy
and cold. Snow inches and drifting.
GRAND RAPIDS, February 15.-Snowing at
intervals. Wind west. Thermometer loo
above.
sr. CLAIR, February 15.-At sunset 10 be-
low. Wind southwest.
PoRr HURON, February l5.-Wind south
west. At7A. NJ, 60 below, at P. NJ. 100
above. River still open.
CHICAGO, February 15.-Clear. Wind
west. Thermometer Az below. About s
inches OF snow.
DETROIT, February l5.-Clesr. Wind
northwest. Thermometer about zero.
TOLEDO, February 15.-Weather cold. At
daylight 50 below, and at sunset about 80
above.
COLUMBUS, o., February 15.-Coldest day
of the season. Thermometer at daylight 50
below; at nine P. NJ, lO9 below zero. Clear,
no wind.
DAYTON, February I5.-The weather here
at 7 P. NJ. was 50 below zero, and at eleven
P. NJ. the thermometer fell to 140 below.
Weather clear.
PITTSBURGH, February l5.-Weather clear
and very cold. Thermometer % above zero.
LOUISVILLE, February 15.-Snow squalls
last night. Mercury 50 below zero this
morning.
NEW ORLEANS, February 15.-Weather ex-
cessively cold tonight. Thermometer 240
above zero.
CIScISYArI, February 15.-Weather cold.
The mercury at seven A. NJ. stood at 50 be-
low zero; at noon 40 above, and at nine
P. NJ. 10 above. High wind.
WASHINGTON, February. y.l5.-Thermometor
tonight at eleven o'clock 10' above zero.
NEW YORK, February 15.-The thermom-
etor was 100 above.
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General News.
Bank Robbery.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, February I5.-The
Bank at Liberty, Clay county, was robbed
on Tuesday afternoon of $4,000 under the
following circumstances
Twelve men entered the town about two
o'clock, three of whom guarded the suburbs
Of the place, while the ther nine went to
the Clay County Savings Association, seven
Of whom guarded outside of the building,
while the other two entered, and with
cooked revolvers at the head of Mr. Baird,
the cashier, and son, forced them into the
vault, and compelled them to deliver up the
money. As the robbers were leaving Mr.
Baird thrust his head out Of the window and
gave the alarm. a boy named Wyman re-
peated the alarm and was shot at five times
and instantly killed, the robbers mounted
their horses and escaped. A party of eiti-
zens started in pursuit, and fifty more fol-
lowed yesterday, but at last accounts none
Of them had been captured. The robbers
divided the money at Mount Gilead Church,
ten miles from Liberty, to enable them to
scatter if necessary. Three of the robbers
were recognized as notorious bushwhackers
during the war.
Bills Passed.
TRENTON, N. j., February I5.-The New
ark and New York Railroad bill passed the
House this morning, by a vote Of 81 TO 81.
The result was received with great ap-
plause.
The House of Assembly, late last night,
after stubborn fight, passed the bill rati-
flying the lease of the Norris 4 Essex Rail
road to the Great Western Railroad.
The Hudson River Bridge.
ALBANY, February 15.-A locomotive
passed over the Hudson River Bridge for
the first time to-day. It was the engine
Augustus Schell, of the Hudson River Rail-
road.
Snow Storm.
MILWAUKEE, February 15.-Heavy snow
terday and last night all over the
st, and westher colder than it has
beo4dhy time this winter. The Thermom-
eter ranging from Is TO 80 degrees below
zero. Trains on all the roads are more or
less blocked up with snow, and it will take
a day or two to get in running order.
A Soldiers Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, February I5.-A conven-
tion of soldiers was held here to-day and
permanently organized the Indiana State
Soldiers Association, with General Nathan
Kimball as President. Resolutions favering
the equalization of bounties and the estab-
lishment of q Soldiers and Seamen's Home
in Indiana were adopted.
Weather very cold, loo below zero.
Nashville Items.
NASHVILLE, February 16.-The river is
and one-half feet on the
shoals.
Today is considered the coolest of the
season.
Cotton dull but firm.
General Sweeny and Colonel Roberts ar
rived here last night from Louisville. They
were serenaded during the evening by
band of music. Tonight they address the
Fenian Brotherhood at the old Theater.
Preparations are being made to give them
a big reception. The proceeds of the sale of
tickets are to be applied TO the purchase of
arms.
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LopH0hI DHldtCu TO Hne cleveland LEAnER.I
COLUMBUS, February 10.
SENATE.
In the Senate to-day the bill for increas-
ing the salary of the State Librarian from
$1,000 to $1,000 was passed by a vote of 80 to 4.
Most of the day was spent in the consid-
Grafton of the special order-the contested
seat in the Senate from the Athens district.
Col. Gonnell, of Lancaster, was heard in ia
vor of Col 'Grosvenor, the claimant, and
Judge Thurman, of Columbus, in behalf of
Mr.. Golden, the sitting Senator. The sub
ject is to be renewed tomorrow morning.
HOUSE,.
In the House, Mr.. Stanton resigned his
place as Speaker pro TEN, and Mr.. Hitch
cock was chosen his successor by ,acclama-
tion. Nothing else of interest was done in
the House.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Stanton has re-
ceived an appointment9s Minister to Lima,
Ecquador, successor of Mr.. Hassaurek, and
will resign his seat in the House as well as
his speakership.
THE WEATHER.
The weather to-day is the coolest of the
season. The thermometer was two degrees
below zero at noon, and several degrees
colder at morning and evening.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-16

A =" "dOwn-eaSt " debating club has been re-
Gently arguing the question: Which is the most
effective agent in the reduction of the population
of civilized countries-War, Cholera, Switchmen
or Bilious Complaints After warm and ami
mated debate it decided that the latter had
proven by far the most disastrous, until the dis
eovery of the now celebrated Stomach Bitters and
Scandinavian Blood Purifier aud Blood Pills. The
club, therefore, actuated by spirit of phlsnthro-
py, have determined to recommend them to the
public preventive of cholera, and Get tain cure
for all diseases resulting from Bilious affection,
and to inform them that they Are prepared by
Prince, Walton & Co., Nos. &c, So, 60 and 81 East
3dstreet, Cincinnati, and for sale by all re-
spectacle druggists. febl2.
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Clover and Timothy Secd-Fun stock
at so Merwin street.
feb:6:2s9 J. C. SIMMONS 4 CD.
Beans-Choice white at so Merwin street.
febI5:2S9 J. G. SIMMONS 4 co.

OFFICE or THE COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INs. Co,
Cleveland, February 9th, 1866.
Tho annual election of this company for the
choice Of FIVE Trustees, to serve three years, and
three Inspectors of the succeeding annual election,
will be held at the Office OF the company on Tues
day, the Goth inst. The poll will open at O'Clock
P. NJ. GEO. A. TISDALE,
feb6:299 Secretary.
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The Cincinnati Commercial learns shat
party of white men in Grant county,
KY, are in the habit of Disgusting them
selves by backing their faces, and going
about through that region maltreating the
freedmen, especially those employed by
Union men. Several colored men who
have been beaten by these miscreants are
under medical treatment at Crittenden.
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DYSPEPSIA AND FITS.

FITS-A Sure Cure for these distressing
&C mpla nts is now made known in Trca-
FITS-tse on Foreign and Native Herbal prepa-
-rations, published by DR. o. PHELPS
FITS-BR0WN. The prescription was furnish
ed him in such providrniial manner that
FITS-he cannot conscientiously refuse to make
lit known. as it has cured everybody who
FiTS-has used IL, never having failed in a single
case It is equally sure in cases of Fits
FITS-as of Dyspepsia; and the ingredients may
be obtain d from any druggist. Sent
FITS-Gree TO all receipt of five cents to
prepay postage. etc. Address DR.. o.
FITS-PHELPS BROWN, No. 10 Grand street,
Jersey City, n. ]. febI6.29O
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Charles II. Cole, who was arrested
nearly two years since and confined in
Fort Lafayette on suspicion of having
been engaged in the Lake Erie piracy
and steamboat burning, was yesterday
brought before Judge Gilbert at the
Special Term of the Kings County Su-
preme Court, on writ of hG6eas corpus.
The United States officers who had him
in custody were unable to give reasons to
the court for the detention OF the prisoner,
whereas he is discharged from arrest, and
Is now at liberty.
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The Randolph county Ind.) Journal
says that J. S. Omkum, of that county, is
supporting eight sets of ehildren-one set
by his present wife, three sets by former
wives, three sets belonging to former
wives, one set belonging to the husband of
one of his former wives by previous
.wife-7about eighteen children altogether,
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oERrIFIoATEoF AUTHORITY.

OERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(To expire on the 3lst day of January, ls67.)
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF STATE,
INSURANCE DEPARTNENT,
COLUMBUS, o., January 50, 1866.
wHEREAs, the PIscATAGUA FIRE AND MA
RINE INSURANCE COMPANY, located at South
Berwick, in the State of Maine, has filed in this
once sworn statement Of its condition as re-
qaired by the first section of the act to regu ate
Insurance Companies not incorporated by the State
Of Ohio" passed April s, 1856, and amended Feb
ruary Q, lS54i and, Whereas, said Company has
furnished the undersign dsatsfartOry evidence that
it is possessed of at least One Hundred Thousand
Dollars of actual capital invested in stocks, or
bonds or IN mortgages of real estate worth double
the amount for which the same is mortgaged and,
Whereas, said Company has filed in this office a
written instrument under its corporate SEAL signed
by the President and Secretary thereof, authoriz-
ing any agent or agents of said Company in this
State to acknowledge service of process for and in
behalf Of sad Company according to the terms Of
said Law.
Now, therefore, in pursuance Of the first Sec
ften OF the aforesaid act, l, James Il. Goldman,
Auditor Of State for Ohio, do hereby certify that
said Piscatagua Fire aud Marine Insurance Com
pany, Of South Berwick, Maine, is ap thorzed to
transact the business ofthe Fire and Marine In
suranee in this State, until the thirty-rst day of
January, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty seven.
lSEAL In witness whereof, have hereunto sub
scribed my name and caused the seal Of
my Office to be affixed the day and year
JAMES H. GOODMAN,
Auditor of State.
AARON CLARK, Agent, Cleveland.
febI6:290.
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To Printers.-We have for salein quantities;
to suit, Binghnms Celebrated Roller Composition
also Palmer's Patent Composition, the best and
most durable extant. All orders by mail promptly
attended to. Address LEADER CO., QevelandP
Ohio aurT
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Put the Question generally to your friends,
as to what preparation they use for their teeth,
and the response, nine times out of ten, will be,
SOzoDoNT. 'Tis no longer necessary to impress i's
merits upon the pnblic MUD, experience has
taught the world that, a means Of hesutifying
and preserving the teeth, invigoratipg the gums,
and giving pleasant aroma to the breath, it has
no rival in either hemisphere. febl2
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For Sale at 0s Merwin-street.

For Sale at 6S Merwin-Street.-
800 bbIs choice bran is o -four.
100 " 90 White Beans.
100 " Prime Dried Apples
% g IMPAIRED Peaches.
10 {" Pared Peaches.
Five carloads Peach Blow Potatoes, Butter,
Lard, Clover and Timothy Seed.
febI6RIO COTTRELL & DICKEY.
WOIcOtt's AnnihiIafOr stops nervous
headache in three minutes.
wolcott's Annihilator stops neuralgia in three
minutes.
wolcott's Annihilator stops nervous toothache
in minute.
wolcott's Annihilator cures cetarrh in few
weeks.
Sold by all Druggists. febl6.R12
Cleveland Medical COIIege.-The Com
me cement Exercises of Cleveland Medical COL
lese viii be held in the lower Lecture Room this
afternoon, at o'clock. Address by the Rev. DR..
Rylauce.. The public are invited to attend
febl6:2sS ]. L. CASsELS, Dean.
Scrap Iron Wanted.-Highest price paid
for good Wrought Scrap.
MORRISON FOSTER.
Wholesale dealer in Iron, Nails, &c,
6l and 60 River street, Cleveland, Ohio.
febl6:2O2:dlw -eod4w
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There is much talk in Paris of game
at lansquenet played at one of the clubs
there, which began at eleven on Saturday
evening and ended at seven on Monday
evening. Immense sums were lost and
won at this game. Among the heaviest
losses were those of Cussian, amounting
to 10000 francs; an Englishmen, $4,000
francs, and Frenchman, 10000 francs.
Several ofthe players won from 10000 to
$4,000 francs.
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THE N e w s..
9oIp closed last night at 1s7l.

GOLD closed last night at 1879.
Mr., SEWARD gave State dinner day be-
fore yesterday.
WITHIN the past fortnight 500 postOfices
in the South have been reopened.
THE President has not yet signed the
freedmen's bureau bill.
A TELEGRAM from New York announces
the destruction by FIRE of several public
buildings on Broadway, involving loss of
two hundred thousand dollars.
A BANK in Liberty, Clay county, No., was
robbed on Tuesday last of 81, 200, by party
of guerrillas.
IT is reported in Washington that Mr..
Bancroft is a candidate for the Custom House
office Of New York. Mr.. Bancroft's posi-
tion and means place him independent Of
any Office.
THE widow of ex-President Tyler ap-
peared as appellant in the Supreme Court of
New York yesterday, VS.. D. G. Gardner ro-
spondent, in a case in which the will of her
mother is in question.
Mr.. STANTON, Speaker of the lower House
of the State Legislature, resigned that posi-
tion yesterday, and Mr.. Hitchcock was cleo
ted in his place. It is rumored that Mr..
Stanton has received the appointment as
Minister to Ecquador.
PAPERS published at the City of Mexico
give full particulars of the capture of Bag
dad, and express the hope that the United
States will make reparation, and thus re-
move the necessity of a declaration of war.
The idea of Maximilian declaring war
against the United Statesl
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"The Clyde Weekly Times" is the
name of new paper in Clyde Seneca
county, published by j. O. Lovelsnd. 1t
is very nicely printed sheet well filed
with local news.
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Save Money by going to Kaufmau's, $50 su.
peror street, up stairs, for your skirts and corsts
all of which are made to order in the latest French
styles Lad es under garments on hand and made
to order-up stairs. jan31:31O