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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-01-09


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SALE OF A FOUR
STORY BRICK HOUSE AND LOT ON TENTH
STREET, BETWEEN ID AND STREETS,
On FRIDAY, the 18th inst, at clock . m, VIC
shall sell in front OF the premises, parts Lots -
and %, in Square No. SS7, with the improvements,
consisting of . fine four story Brick House, con-
known as the Parsonage of Ryland Chapel, , max
ing a handsome residence, and Q good investment.
Possession given in thirty days.
Terms, Half cash; balance in 6 and II months, Sc
cured by deed of trust on the premises.
All conveysncing and revenue stamps at the cost
One hundred dollars down when the property is
jas GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts.
DY II. C0LMAN CO., Auctioneers.
ID No. 229 9TH street west, bet n aud north.
the late fire shall commence our regular auction
sales on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 81, 1855, and continue
TO sell every Monday, "Wednesday and Friday
mornings, at 10 o'clock large assortment o. goods,
wares and merchandiZe. consisting Of
New and Second hand Furniture
Beds and Bedding
Blankets, QHilts, Sheets
Boulsters and Pillows
New and Second ha nd Clothing
Boots. shoes and BTogans
Table and Pocket Cutlery
Tin and Crockery Ware
BrCsms Buckets and Fancy Goods
Together with many DINER goods which we deem
unnecessary to enumera'e'
Auc,iop sales every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
urdsy nj hts, commencing at ! O'Clock. Cash ad-
yances made consignments.
Out door sales in the city or country attended to
A large collection OF goods at private sale
de SIm II. C0LMAN CO., Aucts.
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LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TO.NIGHT.

GROWERS THEATER.-MaggIe Mitchell ap-
peared as 'Fanchon" last evening, and was
greeted by an immense audience. This charm
ing little drama will be repeated o-night, and
TO SECURE seats one must needs go early.
CANTERBURY-A huge bill of ballet, songs,
burlesque, pantOmine, and other performances
by the entire great company. Tonight, The
Genlan's Oath, or the Idiot of Killarney"
ODD PILLOWS HALL-CiTand concert for the
benefit OF the schools Of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Cecilia Young
hretschmar, Mrs. NJ. A. Curley, of Baltimore,
and other eminent talent participate in the
entertainment, which promises one OF the
rarest musical treats of the season.
SEATON HALL.-First grand ball of the We'll
come Friends Association. ARRANGEMENTS are
perfected tor a delightful affair.
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SHOW Your HANDS, and see If they are well
clothed, and if not, they ought to be this cold
weather, TO prevent chappsd hands, and pre-
yention is better than cure. For instance, q
pair of nice kid-lined, buckskn, French cas-
tor, dog skin, cloth, thread, or any Of the va
rious sorts, whatever they cost, are cheaper
than any curatiyes. You should then go to
Geo. e.. Hennings, corner eth street and Mary
land avenue, (lsland,) where you will find
the best assortment of fine warm gloves 10 be
seen in Washington. His prices for them are
all marked in plain figures.
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by PLANT & CO., Auctioneers.

PLANT CO., AuctoneeB.
SPLENDID -FOUR ROUND CORNER ROSE
WOOD PIANO, IA OCTAyES. GROVER &
BAKER SEWING MACHINES. SOLID WAL
NIT AND OTHER FURNITURE, AT AUC-
TON.
On FRIDAY MORNING, January 18th, at 10
O'Clock, We shall sell, at No 25e street, bet seen
49,. and 18th, the Furniture and Effects of family
declining hOnseks eping, comprising
Splendid Rosewood Piano and Stool
Grover Baker Sewing Machine
Solid Walnut Chamber and Parlor Furniture
Extension and other Tables
Mahogany and other Bureaus
Seven Chamber Stoves
New Cook Stove and Fixtures
Bedsteads, Mattresses, Pillows, Quilts, &c, &c
Table Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, &c, &c
Seven Carpets, OF Cloths and Rugs.
With other goods, too numerous to mention.
Sale peremptory. Terms cash.
PLANT CO., AuctiOneers.
ia SAT- $50 street, bet 9th and 10TH
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GENERAL ORDER, No. 155.-Since the Issue
Of this order by the Superintendent OF Police,
the patrOlmen have been very successful in
marking the bar rooms and restaurants open
on Sunday and after twelve o'clock ut night
In the Second Ward alone eleven houses were
reported open on Sunday. Some Were fined
so. Some were dismissed and others remain
Tor hearing. This morning other houses were
reported for being open after twelve O'Clock
last night, and the warrants will be issued for
the arrest Of the prOprietOTs to-day.
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fEEACHEES MEETISG.-On Friday evening
last, the Methodist ministers of the Distrirt ~
SOlumhla, formed themselves into a preachers
assOciauOn- by electing Rev. DIR. VIM HamiI
Ton, OF hSlahd chapel, President, and Rev q
regular meetings are 10 be held at DR. NadaTs
study, wesley Chapel at o. o'clock every Fri
day evening.
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4S6 SEVENTH STREET. 1856

1856 SEVENTH STREET. 1856
PAPER HANGINGS IND WINDOW
SHADES
Now In store an assortment Of all grades OF PA
PERHANGINGS, embra cing q choice selection Of
Gifted Stamped Patterns for parlors; Also, o
choice selection of WINDOW SHADES. Con-
stsntly receiving additions. Persons seeking the
above goods will always find an assortment IN
country.
J. MHRKRITER,S No 4s6 7th street,
no IL 2nif' sdoors above Odd Fellows Hvll.
A CARD-The Partnership heretofore subsi STING
N between us Is this day dissol we'd by mutual
sent The business will hereafter be carried on by
nn;,m KING SON and our clerk, JAS. JIR-
5lnsION, Is duly authorized to collect all debts
70 The late firm, and pay all claims against it,
!" "hom We request they may be presented.
,. M. p. KING,
January j, 1886 NV. BURCHELL.
N. ". BURCHRLL,i in retiring from the firm of
klng bnIehen, has located himself at N e corner
OF fth ana streets. under the nbbitt House aud
VIII continue To supply choicest selsctiOus Of fine
groceries 10 the trade and to families jastt
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pYW. L. WALL 4 CO, AuctiOpeers.

ID
We will sell, on the premises, on MONDAY, Jan.
Is. 1866, at O'Clock p. m Lot No 49, Square l63.
DavidsOns subdivision, fronting % feet on street,
running back lF feet to a 80 foot alley. with six
foot slley on the side. improved by a two story
Frame House, containing rooms. Also, a small
Brick House fronting on the alley
This property is situated street, between
II IA aud 18th, and offers good chance for invest
mcnt.
Terms One half cash; balance in six and twelve
months bearing interest," secured by deed of trust
on the property.
las w. l.. WALL A CO Aucts
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fEE-Last night, about TX o'clock, fire
Vas discovered IN the rear of house No 4l6
massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets The fire was extinguished with bnt
email loss 10 the occupant, Mr. VIM Johnson
III - supposed that AN insane woman threw
e'hr Oh rags against the weatherboards and
stl III" 10 them about noon. and they had been
burning until tie fire was discovered She
was arrested. lUr vas Of course dismissed
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ASBURY LLOYD
jas G. WESLEY BoTELER, Executors.
LIMITED STATES MILITARY RAILROADs
RY c. W. BOTELER, JE., Aucti.neer.

by &. W. B0TELER, JR., Auctisueer
SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ON
NORTH STREET
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Jan 10th at
4oClOck. shall sell At auction en- the premises
original Lot No I, in Square ga situated on North
St, between North Capitol St and New Jersey
This desirable lot has been ivided into three
with a depth Of 81 feet,
Terms: One-half cash; balance on a credit OF SIX
and twelve months notes to bear interest and salts
factorily secured.
@. W. BOTELER, JR,
js5-dSds GIntelligencerl Auotioneer.
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DISMISSED FROM THE PATENT OPFICE-J
Is Cole, labOrer IN the model room OF the
IateEt Office. some DAYS ago distracted "A sum
OF money from the boxes kept there TO receive
COhTlbuuons 10 the monument fund. During
the absence of the Commissioner of Patents he
rendered his resignation, (which was not ac-
cepted- When the Commissioner arrived, Cole
Was promptly dismissed from his position.
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JOHN DEwDNEY, Bsilih.
pr WIN. L. WALL q CO., AUCtiODeers.

LOT IN FIRST WARD AT AUCTION
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, January 18th,
at O'Clock, will sell, in front Of the premises
part of Lots Mes. and 3, fronting feet on 2sth
street, between new and old bridge, and improved
by nearly new two story frame house.
Terms at sale.
ConyeyanciDg and stamps at cost Of purchaser.
ia cd WIN. l.. WALL < Co. Aucts.
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ANOTHER SHOOTING CASE Yesterday,
about 2H O'Clock p. m. Joseph Paris and
Thomas Callahan, two young men who had
been drinking together in the First Ward, Sc
parated a. he corner Of 26th street and Penn
sylvania avenue. and when they were apart
the width of the street Callahan drew re-
NOlver, and pointing II at Paris called TO him
to look out. Paris stopped, as if TO avoid the
shot. Callahan pulled the trigger, and the
pistol was discharged, the ball taking effect in
his friends hack, near the spine. Paris fell,
and Callahan ran 10 him, and with the aid of
some friends carried Paris to his mother res
idenCe, near the Circle. DIR. Lee extracted the
ball and dressed the wound. Callahan re-
manned with Paris until Sergeant Hurley and
officer Buell. arrested him and took him to the
station house. Paris did not want Callahan
arrested, and said that the shot was accidental;
and there had been no ill-feeling between him
and Callahan. Callahan said ne had no thought
of striking any one, as he aimed TO shoot high.
The officers thought ii their duty to have the
facts inves tigated.
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10y c. W. BOTELER, JR., AuctiOneer.


EXTENSIVE SALE OF FINE SILK DRESSES,
ELEGANT SHAWLS, TABLE LINEN. COATS,
PANTS, SILVER WARE, &C, FROM THE
DEAD LETTER OFFICE.
On TUESDAY MORNING, January Is, at IL
O'Clock, shall sell, at my Auction Room, No. 30
street. between 10th and 18th streets, large col
lection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing AP-
parel, Table and Bed Linen, Silver Ware, &c.
received at the Dead Letter Once, embracing in
part as follows, viz:
lee SIX and other dresses, embracing every de.
Superior quality; a large number Of Camel's Hair,
Canton Grape, Merino, and ether Shawls; Collars,
Cloth and Silk Capes, Undersleeves Wells, stock
ings; Glsyes, Velvet and SILK Circulars, Hsndker-
Chiefs Scarfs, Silk Fringe, Perasols, Cloth Closks,
Tides. Remnants of silk, Silk, Josies. Edging,
silk Gloves, Merino Yarn, Patchwork Quilts,
Tsble-cloths, Napkins, Sheets, Table covers, a
large assortment of fine Cloth Coats and Pants,
Silver Spoons and Forks Silver Goblets, &C., with
endless variety of miscellaneous goods not Reces-
sary to particulsrize, rendering it especially at
trsctive to Ladies'.
This sale will be continued daily until the whole
stock is disposed OF
Terms cash.
ia SGT c W BOTELER, JR., Auct
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jss-dSds IIntelliSencerI 4 Auctions.
RY c. W. BOTELER, JR., AuciiOneer.

SALE OF TRUNKS, vALIsEs. INDIA RUB
Der GOODS, &C.. AT AUCTION
On THURSDAY MORNING, January nth, COM
mencing al II o'clock shall SELL 81 the store late
ly occupied 10y Allen, Clapp & Co., lwhO have de-
clined business No. 800 b. between 10th and IIth
streets, large colleSion Of Trunks. Yalses India
Rubber Goods, &c consisting in part Of
$50 Trunks, so Nalises, Satchels, Blankets Sol
der Goats, Buffalo Robes, Cigars. Umbrellas
lars, India Rubber Goods, Backing Combs
Brushes, Packet Books, &C, &c. together with a
great variety of Fancy Articles too numerous 70
mention. Terms cash.
jas dads g. W. BOTELER, Auct.
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AUCTION SALES.
[For oaer ASotsos SaIes, see csuta req.

l<~ oAeT ASotsos Saies, see rswtA pAes.I
RI THOMAS BOWLING, Auct; Georgetown.
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY CORDS or
WOOD AT AUCfioN. oS VI
1 1n iii. HR Hs IA Jspus.y H. at s,eoss H.
l2O cords of Wood.
Terms cash
sale positive.
jseN GIntelIigenoef. Auctionser.
RY W. B. LEWIs 4 CO, Auctioneer,,
ID No. 3O1 Pennsylvania avenue.
ELEGANT IURNITUEE, CARPETS, BED
bt dwelling No sag i'm street, near D St, on
Iins BTn:s.ls a and HTfha Three Ply Carpet.
LACE &c
Elegsnt Carved Walnut full Chamber Sets, with
ToiIet ssts' nsrbie tops spring Mattresses
Also, Gsk Dining room Chairs, Extension Ia
Also, Painted CHAMBER Sets; Mattresses, Bed.
Stove ana Kitc6eS FuTn hnn
Asst " cases ". B. LEWIS CO., Auc.s.
SALE OF GovE KRNrFNT BUILDINGS AND
CHEZ ofs Per ysS 81
Tncer the direction Of Brsvet Lieutenant Colonel
MGS s !, NJ ,s moNRAT
scribed Government Buildings AMI Fencing. situ-
AS NE% Y5Rk q AyKStE IL This GfTY
viz:
One ~ Carpenter Shop. 24I< by 1s feet
Two 90 Store houses, each IL by IS feet
One ID Lumber shed, Is by 81 feet
One q Lumber Shed, 10 by AZ feet
One q Paint Shop, Il by fleet
One % Stable, IL by 50 feet
One % Comnissary, 22Ls by 80 feet
One ID Shed adjoining Commissary, Is by 23ls
feet -
One % Shed, IL by p feet
One ID Blacksmith Shop, IL by q feet
One % hrmory, 241k by 321a feet
One 81 Store house, 241a by 361s feet
One q Lot Of Fencing, 80 feet long. feet high
One % Lot of Fencing, q feet long, feet high
Two 90 Sinks, by 6feet.
The buildings will be sold singly, and must be
reno we'd within fifteen days from date of sale,
Terms: Cash, in Government funds
ID. II. FUCKER,
Brevet Maj. Gen and Chief Quartermaster,
Ja95t Depot of Washington.
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RYTHoS. DowLING,A uct.; Georgetown.
VALUABLE FARM AND QgAKRY LANDS AT

January nth, at l. M. at the Auction Rooms OF
Thomas Bowling, No. ia Bridge st, Georgetown
that well known and valuable Quarry, known a.
the Gulf Quarry, on the Potomac river, together
with 80 acres of Farm and Quarry Land, lying On
the Pot0msc, between the Gulf Branch and Pinmit
Run. These Qusrries in Immediate working
order, and are the finest hard stone on the river:
pertatiop.
Terms at sale.
Conyeysncipg and Stamps at the cost Of the pur-
chaser
Further Information can be had on application to
W. 7. Duvall, at Foundry, Georgetown.
Jsn2d THOS. BOWLING, Auctioneer.
N0TICE-By virtue OF an order of distrain and
to me directed shall pose to public sale for
cash, to the highest bidder. at the corner Of Oh
street and Pennsy lvania avenue, THURSDAY
next at ga clock M the follow ing property 70
wit:
large Ambulance Wagon,
Seized and taken as the property e II. o. NELL,
to satisfy ground rent due in to Lewis VII
vans.
jaS3ts JOHN DEWDNEY BaiIiH
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A NEAT BRICK HOUSE, with five rooms and
"A cellar. Also, two Rooms, for single couple,
at the of 9Th street east and street south
one square north of Penn. avenue. Pump at the
door. IA q-3tr
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Two LET-Three BRICK HOUSES, five rooms;
situated on 9th street east, between A ard b
streets south; very pleasantly located; square
from the cars. TH0S. NJ. PLOWMAN,
Real Estate Office, sos street,
ia 9-6tf between 18th and 18th SITS.
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Tor RENT-Three nicely Furnished Rooms
L on second floor, with private entrance; on
northwest corner 4th and l. streets. Gentlemen
preferred. Those with children need not apply.
ia O.
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EOR RENT-A first class Furnished ROOM
= front Pennsy lvana avenue, between 10th and
18th streets. No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue.
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LOOMS MAYHEM,
346 Pa ave, Washington Building,
Being about to remove to the West. offer their en-
tire stock OF BOOTS and SHOES, for Ladies ;,
Mems, Misses, and Children's wear,
AT COST
This Is no huubug-we mean what we say-give
a call, and satisfy ourselves.
LOOMS & MAYHEM,
Ja26tf 346 Pa. ave, near 18th street.
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EOR SALE-SiX cords of seasoned HARD
Il WOOD, cut, split, and piled under shelter last
spring. Will sell at bargain. Call at Mr.. La
ZENBYis Creckery Store, on Bridge street,
Georgetown. js9-3tr
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GNOR RENT-The two commOdiOus and adIoin-
L ing dwellings situated on street, between Sth
and 9th streets, over the stores of Mr. X. III. era
ham and MessTs. Myers & McGhan. These dwell
liDgs are in thorough repair, and have the advan-
tage of gas and water. They will be rented separ-
ate or together. Fer terms apply TO Myers 4 Nc
Chan. Cja 9-lwD f. OWEN.
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L'OR RENT-A very convent, mt small BRICK
Il HOUSE, containing three roems and cellar
near Capitol and Depot, 343 LIST street east, bet.
and d north. Rent SIS per month, in advance.
Ia Q-3tt
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ENOR SALE-TwO small BRICK DWELLINGS,
Il located on ii street, north side, near the cor
ner of 9Th Application for purchase to be made to
RICHARD T. HERRIGK, Esq, or
j. g. MCGUIRE & CO,
ja9-lw Auction and Commission Merchants.
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HANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE, 10
IL rooms, for rent, Sl75 per month; water, gas
and bath rOem in good location. Inquire Of J
b. WHEELER Co, 500 9TH street, between d
and SITS ja 6-3ts
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WANTED.A middle aged German or Ameri-
w can OMAN TO do general homework in o
small family. Apply at $50 9Th street, Island.
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EOR RENT-A neat two story Frame DWELL
Il ING. in a most desirable locality, No 220 9th
street. For terms inquire at 329 eth street, be-
tween and L. ASST
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WANTED-A WOMAN, to de general house
w work, at No. 5O4 lath street, between G and
ID
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THE FURNITURE OF A HOUSE containing
i IL rooms will be sold reasonably. The house
can be rented by party purchasing, if desired APP
ply at Star Office. ia 4-6tH
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by w. b. LEWlS & CO, Auctioneers,
II No. 307 Pennsylvania avenue,
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LNOR RENT-A two story FRAME HOUSE, con-
L tanning four rooms, on I'D street. between VI
and n. Apply to DR.. w. J. CRAIGIN, Ii street,
between I'd and Sd. ia 83ts
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-20
From the Rio Grande.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 23, 1868.
To the Editor of the New Orleans
imeS:-The following is Il copy OF
o poster that adorns the corners and
public places of this city;
Fifty dollars month in gold, and
all expenses paid, clothing, etc, fur
nished to all who will accompany
me rs an escort to Monterey.
Business of Importance calls me
to pass through a country filled
with rowing bands of soldiers, and
for my personal safety | wish to en- =
gage an armed escort.
Address or call on
Col. ARTHUR F. REED,
Brownsville, Texas.
One reading this would at first
think Col. Reed to be some wealthy
gentleman travelling on important
business, and desirous to be well
guarded against the kindness of the
many rowing bands Of soldiers that
infest the country between this
place and Monterey, bat in think
ing so, they would be very much
mistaken. Col. Arthur +. Reed is
Chief of Staff for General Crawford,
whom / have mentioned hereto
fore,) and is recruiting here for a
fllibustering expedition into Mexi-
co. That is the exact "business of
Importance" he has in Monterey,
and from the manner of recruiting
! have no doubt, unless something
unforeseen happens, that he will
soon have quite a large escort"
A recruiting Office has been Op-
cned on the main street, and from
appearance l should say they were
doing a lively business. Soldiers
are enlisted and their discharges
from the United States service pro-
missed them as soon as the necessary
papers can be made and forwarded.
/ do not know with what authority
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Ratification of the Amend
ment---Ofncial Announce
ment,

tliSut.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 10.-Sccrctary
Seward yesterday issued the follow
ing proclamation, announcing tho
final ratification of the constitution
nj amendment abolishing slavery:
TO all to whom these presents may
come, greeting
Know ye, that, whereas the Con-
gress of the United States on the
1st of February last passed 4 rcsolu-
ton, which is in tho words follow
ing, namely; "a resolution sub
mitting to the Legislatures of the
several States Il proposition to amend
the constitution ofthe United States:
Resolced, BY the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States Of America in Con-
grcss assembled, thirds of both
Houses concurring, that the follow
ing article be proposed to the Leg
islaturcs of the several States, as an
amendment to the constitution of
the United States, which, when rat
flied by three -fourths of said Legis-
latures, shall be valid TO all intents
and purposes, as u part Of said con-
stitutiOn, viz:
ARTICLE XIII.-SECTloN /. Nei-
ther slavery nor involuntary scrvi-
tudc, except as Il punishment for
crime whereof the party shall have
been duly convicted, shall exist
within the United States or any
place subject to their jurisdiction.
SEC. 2. Congress shall have pow
cr to enforce this article by appro-
pirate legislation,
And whereas it appears from Off
cial documents on file in this de-
partmcnt that the amendment Of
the constitution Of the United States
proposed as aforesaid has been rati-
fed by The Legislatures of the States
Of Illinois, Rhode Island, Michigan,
Maryland, Maine, New York, West
/ Virginia, Kansas, Massachusetts,,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Mis-
souri,, Nevada, Indiana. Louisiana,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont,
Tennessee, Arkansas, Connecticut,
New Hampshire, South Carolina,
Alabama, North Carolina and Geor-
gia--in all twcnty-scven States
And whereas, the whole number
Of States in the United States is
thirty-six:
And whereas the before specially
named States, whose Legislatures
have ratified the proposed amend
mcnt, constitute three -fourths Of tho
whole number Of States in the Uni
ted States:
Now, therefore be it known that
I, William II. Seward, Secretary Of
State of the United States, by vir-
tue and in pursuance of the second
section Of tho act of Congress, ap-
proved tho Goth Of April, 1918, en-
titled can act to provide for the
publication of the laws Of thd Uni
ted States, and for other purposes,
do hereby certify that the amend
mcnt aforesaid has become valid to
all intents and purposes as part
of the constitution Of the United
States.
In testimony whereof, | have
hcreunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the Department Of State
to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington
this 18th day Of December, in the
year of our Lord, 1865, and of the
Independence of the United States
Of America the Goth.
WM. SEWARD,
Scc'y of State