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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-11-29
SENATE.

THURSDAY, Nov. %, 1866.
Mr. Cash, Senator from the Buncombe
District, appeared in his seat and was duly
o,o1iGo1
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The Speaker announced the following, a
the House branch of the joint committo OF
the Constitutional amendment, viz: Messrs
Perry of Cateret, Davis of Franklin, More
head, kenan, Wilson of Forsythe, Russ
Waugh and HOdnett.
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Affairs I'm Georyetevu

THE CANAL.-Arriyed-Boats Z ID. Hartley
wheat 70 Hartley Bro; Col A Spates, whear
and corn, TO b. Talbot; q. 7. Snouffer flour
and grain, 70 j. u. Waters; Flodoardo. lime
stone, TO the ktlns; and ten boats with coal -
Borden Co. 2Is.S tons; American 90. loo S tons
Snow, lOl g tons: Central Co. 1917 tons; Con
tolidation Co 2lT.5 ,oas; Cumberland Co Iur =
tone: Hampshire ana Baltimore Go. ITO 1, tons
Departed-Boats q. %. McCord and Ci W
Spaies, with $40 collins each, TO Sharpsourg.
for the Antietam' battle ground, and twelve
boats light
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKsT.-There is a
very good demand for choice grades fiour for
the local trade, but the market lie quiet an
TRANSACTIONS limited 10 small lots. Purchasers
are apparently looking for a decline. bat hold :
ers are firm to last quotations. The is no ms
terial change IN the sta-e OF the market for
grain. We notice the arrival Of the J. ID. Hart
ley, with with wheat TO Hartley q Bre.:
Spates, with grain 10 B. Talbot, and o. L
Snruffer, with Hour and grain 10 j. G. Water
THE BRIDGEs.-The bridges over the canal
at Green and Congress streets are gradually
approaching completion. and those thorough
fares will soon be open for passengers.
PORT OF GEoRGkTowN.-Entered Steamer
Columbia, Harper master, from Baitmore,
with merchandise, and schooner Brave, BRAD.
ley master, do, do.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
THE MASONIC CELEBRATION q,
BALTIMORE.

President johnson on the Stand-Imm,p.a
Procession-A splendid Display.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2o.-Contrary 20 eKpecta
ton this weather is clear, and favorable for 20 ,
great Masonic celebration, which Is now form
ing. President johnson arrived here At nan 4.
O'CLOCK and was received at the depot nv
Gov. Swami, ana escorted TO his residenc.
SECOND DIsPATCHJ
The streets are throngsd with pesple Tn.
turnout is immense, and the procession I. I,
very brilliant affair. The brotherhood are a.I
clad In lull suits of black cloth, imparting :
fine uniform appearance to the line The x,-,
Gus COMMANDERS and grand COMMANDER, a,
hnigns Iempiar, In their rich aud elegant
uniforms, lmpart degree Of splendor which
has probably never been equalled by anysn
liar display IN this country.
There are many magnificent banners .ut
nags IN the procession richly emblazcued with
the symbols OF the order. conspic nous amn,r
which were the Red Cross banners and dag -
the Templars.
II is estimated that from n We to six thop.s.,
persons are IN the procession.
The procession lie now marching TO the s'a
selected for the erection OF the new TempI. an
Charles street, adjoining st. PauTs Churcn.
where there is an immense gathering of Deopi.
The stands erected for spectators are crova.t
with ladies.
President johnson and Gov Swami occupy
seats on the main stand.
THIRD DEsPATCHJ
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2O.-The President re-
viewed the procession frem the steps OF Gov
SWANS residence. The entire PROCESSION IN
covered as they passed before ham. The Pre-
ldent wore his Masonic regalIa
As the procession passed Washington Monu-
ment the brethren again uncovered IN Iespa.'
10 the memory OF their Brother George WASH
ington, and the bands performed funera!
marches.
The head OF the procession reached thar-
destination about one o o'clock, when the Who'll.
Inc was halted with open ranks, snd tn
Grand Lodge and Communicates OF knight,
Templars marched up through the ranks %.
the subordinate Lodges, and occupied the
proper positions within the enclosure
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FINANCIAL.
Lewis johnson & Co, quote Stocks ana
Bonds in home and foreign markets as follows

Lewis johnson Co, quote Stocks and
Bonds in home and foreign markets as follows:
NEW YORK, Nov. 2O-sd Board-U. s reg
istered. 1881. 1I3k; do, coupons, 1l3x; 5-20's,
registered, 106; do. coupons, lOsk: do, 1865.
1868; 1910 g, registered. 100; do coupons 100 4:
7-3Vs, 1C6x; Ohio and Mississippi Certificates,
3OA; Canton. SOY, Cumberland, 693; Z uicksil-
Yer, ASK; Mariposa, 12k; New York Central,
1,0x; Erie, 7SH; do. prefer'd, SO: Hudson, I2@x;
Reading, Ia Michigan Central, lex; Mich
igan Southern, e3x; Illinois Central, 12O4;
Cleveland and Pittsburg. S6S; Cleveland and
Toledo, lax; Rock Island, 1861; Northwes-
tern. SIS; do. preferred, 73H; Fort Wayne.
1C6S; Chicago and Alton, :; Alton aud Ter
re Haute, AZ; Toledo and Wabash IS; w. u
Telegraph. AN: Boston Water Power. 3Ox;
Pacific Mail. 1870; Atlantic Mail. =. Amer
lean gold, $50 p. m, lax.
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R~I LOO. FAT the meeting OF COVENANT
S LODGE, Ne. IL, /. o. q. r, (sf George.

me- LOO. FAT the meeting OF COVENANT
uS LODGE, Ne. IS, /. o. q. y, fsf George.
town. held On Monday evening, New 18th, 1856, q
committee. consistipe Of Brothers Samuel G. Pal
msr, ohm Y. Larnan, and John II. Dsrne report
60 the following preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Where's, God in his wisdom has again severed
the chain OF our fraternity By the ruthless con
eusrof, cath, and linked to the celestial country
our well beloved friend and brother, Past Grand A
u bah 81, who, whilst among us, YES rsoogniZed
q one OF our most energetic members in the far
aso Mss sromps a. e,.rg es Of duty and
full In fulfilling all obligations which we're imposed
upon him By our laws and customs, ana shese sr :
these OF our brothsrhood Who have preceded u, 20
Sies e Ourselves ana those Who. in turn, are 70 Ill
si ri q ood fsiiOS.iie: TSsrsfors, ssit
Resolred, That in the death Of Brother Past
Grand A. d. BAKER Covenant Lodge has lost
one Of its most useful and exemplary members,
voted sdherens; and While il becomes rs TO bos
with submission 70 the will OF our Creator, We
esnnst but deplore the erieysus loss which cur
Brotherhood has sustained In this dispense
Resoirsd, That we tender TO his berssved widow
ion Gu eSo !. hs.bspa to the V WIDOW ana
father 20 the orphan, be with them . this their
time Of great sorrow and distress, and give n INTO
can besisv. May they sor roe not ss those with
out hope, but rs those who reloiee IN the sresc
tstion Of meeting the dear departed one IL the
land whers they shall never more be separsted
mory OF our departed brother, this hall Be orsped
% q s.. fer Gs S
the Noble Grand. and keeoIdins seerstsry, ana
tr.n.pi,tsd under seal q the L9ass: 30 be .. q
the "i,esins star" 2, sSi' Pi' nsr.essv,
M
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SPIRIT OF THE CITY PRESS

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune says: The National Intelligeaesr
hitherto most bitterly opposed to the color ed
race. astonished its readers on Friday morning
by following in the wake Of the Chicago Times
It's editorial says that There never can be
stable peace IN this country until the colored
race are made entirely equal before the law In
regard TO civil rights. II Is desirable that after
long and injurious agitation the South should
spontaneously do THIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

An EXCELLENT APPOINTMENT. The ap-
pointment OF Col. William G.. Moore to be
paynaster in the regular army, Is one that
anords much Qualification to that gentleman
extensive parish OF friends. 1t will be recog
nized everywhere as q proper recognition of
his valuable and untirIng services TO the Gov
eminent while on duty at the War Depart.
ment throughout the war
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Later from South America.

NEW YORK Nov. 20.-The steamer Os-as
Queen, with San Francisco dates TO the seth
ultimo. and Panama 10 the 18th instant Ia
Just arrived.
The news from the 1sthmus and Panams /.
unimportaRt
Adyices from South America 70 the 3Jth III
report destructive fire at Cheone Ecuador
There were fears that Peru would be with
drawn from the alliance against Spain.
New rich gold mines had been found IN Chill
naar (NnniapO
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The ATOHIsON AND PIXIES PEAK BAIL

The Secretary Of the Interior has received a
dispatch from Brevet Brigadier General j. II.
Simpson, U. 5. A, president OF the board Of
commissioners appointed by the President Of
the United States to examine the Atchissn and
Pike's Peak Railroad. dated q; Atchison, Kan.
sas, the 18th instant, stating that the commits.
sioners had just examined the second section
OF twenty miles Of said road, and report the
same In acceptable condition.
IL is expected that General Simpson will
reach this CITY next SATURDAY.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

PORTLAND, Nov. 2O-Ihe steamship Mb.r-
MIA from Liverpool on the Sth inst, has a.
rived.
A number of Cabinet councils are beng RrId
IN London. The Times says they car hardly
be on the subject OF reform.
Stock OF cotton in the port of IiyerpooI
63l .OOU bales: of which I90,uSJ Were Arnerir,r
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GASES or AseAULrAsp BA-rxxx "
dsy, Columous Hill Was arrested by ON ~.
Leach, OF the second W ard. Tor an S. V'n "
battery on Kate waters The case Wa =, -
20 bail for court
Last night Joeephus Frazier ana ,o,.
Qstnes, soldiers, were arrested by Sarre, -,
Pierce and oficer Ray. of the second w,rd
for an ssssuIt an6 battery on NathanieI ri
man, cotsred. Justice MerseIl sent The nr,.-
oners 20 isll for court.
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EXAMINATIONS FOB THE NAVY.

The Secretary of the Navy has issued cir
cular providing as follows:
"All persons who have served as volunteer
officers in the United States Navy for the term
of two years, and who desire to be examined
for admission to the regular navy, as provided
in the act Of Congress approved July e5, 1865.
will at once make appIication addressed 10
Commodore :. +. Lee, Hartford. Connecticut
who will notify them when to appear Those
who do not present themselves when notified
will be considered as having waived their
claim for examination. Candidates will take
with them, when summoned, their off cinI
papers showing their naval record"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

~Another call, cooperating with that pre-
yiousIy issued by the Soldiers and Sailors,
Union League of Washington, for q mass
welcome to the Radical mem bers of Con eres A.
has been issued by committees representing
the Union League of America The welcome
will take place on Saturday, December Ist
Large numbers of Radicals from Maryland
ana Virginia have siguIfied their Intention OF
being present
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A Colored Preacher Shot

RICHMOND, Nov. 20.-The Rev Jacob Jane
celored preacher, was shot last night by
another colored ian named Thornton holm.s
James died this morning. HOLMES also shog
his wife who will recover. He was arrested
and acknowledged the deed, but says h-
found James and his wife in faQrcnfe felicfy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

ME-. GREELEY AS UNITED STATES SENATOR
Hon. Horace Greeley, in response to the sue.
gesuone which nave been made Of his name
for United States Senator from the STATE of
New York. says that he would certainly ac-
cept the position II elected, but declares that il
sny member Of the Legislature is inportuued
or solicited 70 vote for him, it will not be his
fault A much worse man than Mr. 6reeIev
might be made Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

SFrom j. Shillington, Odeon Building;
from Hudson Taylor. 33a Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. and from John e. Parker Post One
News Stand. we have advance copies Of Har.
per's Magazine for December
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GONE TO BALTINORB

The President and his son. Colonel Robert
Johnson, Private Secretary, who are both
Masons, left here this morning on the six o cloc6
train for Baltimore. to attend the Masonic ceIe-
bration in that city; consequently there was
no Cabinet meeting to DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

~The Richmond Enquirer OF SATURDAY
states there 10 considerable complaint of mone
tary stringency in that city, due to the enaine
or large sums South TO buy cotton. In the
list few weeks 100000 or $500, 900 have bee
appropriated In this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

ATTRNrT AT SUICIDE -Yes,eraay. .u,m.,
named Francis a. freare. who resides Al r.
a. 9th street. attempted 20 commit suicide. ~
taking three ounces of laudanum Fortun,ta
ly Dr. IL Gesner was speedily an auaHdau-.
upon her, and by the proper xppIieA;ion ~
remedies saved her from self destruetian tn.
case YVES reported 20 the Ssnisry PoIics. 40,
no cause for the act was given
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Murder nv n Freedman

SAVANNAH, Nov. ia citizen named
Augustus Mclean was shot yesterday by a
freedman in a dispute about ten cents The
verdict OF the coroner's jury was willfui muir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

THE GEAND LAkCKSY.-Yestard,v I,.,..
Thompson had n further hearing IN the caSa al
James I. Donovan, Henry Hsslup, ana Fr,,.
Cronin. the boys arrested by Officers MiI!ar
and Roth for the larceny OF the money from &;
+. Aliens store, as was stated IN the S,,, xa.
terday. Donovan and Haslup gave hair an,
Cron in was sent 20 Jail for court. The mon.x
was all recovered, and amour ted 20 a.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

n&An ordinance providing for the establish.
nent OF schools for colored chiiaren was in tro.
dueed into the Baltimore City Council last
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

STEALING PoTAToEs.-Last night Robart
Fisher, colored, WAS arrested by Officer Mii!ar
for stealing sack of potatoes, the properly If
VIM. +. Crowley. The potatoes were recoy
cred, and Fisher WAS held to await the r.,u,.
of hearing before Justice Thompson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

NEW YORK VEST BOARD eALRs
Coupons, l13X; Five Twennes, 1859. los Y;
five Twentes. 1854, to6x; Five Twentles,
1865, 1o6x; Five Twenties, January and July,
1865, 1Ush; Ten forties 10Ok; Seven Turtles
August. LOG; do. June, lO5x: do. July. i05S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

PROMOTION OF GENERAL BRICE
Paymaster General Benjaman w. Brice has
under the new army bill, had conferred upon
him the rank of Brigadier General in the regu
lar army, his former rank being that of Colo.
mel and Breyet Major General
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NAVAL DISpATQHES

The Navy Department is in receipt OF dis
patch from Commander 5. p. Carter, IF the U.
). steamer Monocacy, announcing the arrival
OF his vessel on the 10th ultimo at Pernanb u.
co, Brazil. Also, from Rear Admiral Godou,
commander of the South Atlantic squadron
dated on board the flagship Brooklyn, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, October 9Th. General Asboth
had arrived at Rio and proceeded TO his nost
at Buenos Ayres.
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LOST AND FOUND.

8 .iis iss;Sss.s:,o.s.. :.as; .ras.ss aio s.:
'sssSs'.sk:s ss take *" h'% ;-;; s pr,,rr
Is ,RE,MHt!ySt5c;Wy,d ?, stolen, % . NJ
st:r es her forehead: whl.s belly: three tsssi IL
schGosS. Sa' S.s Il s'sis Z s''ss.'s
s.5 s Of ss .sn,a
AZ; .sS !; Green. grossly .ssr., sose::f.:'S
o8r-on Sunday svenins. n going from the
IL Church Of the. Ascension, up street to New
s.a With iT: Rss
- Il a. 4, ssss o,.
S1RAYlG-A UOLOKE6 . Nc, maud Mel.
az ssa vi. 3s sss.
Geo, sst eousiy, Nd: Any Information 10 rsssrd
e : q;
%IOO IREwAIRD:- Stolen from the camp Of tn.
burg Re ssst :! sss fs,S = se ssssss
n MuLE All branded p on tho near shoulder, end
The shove reward viii Be- paid on their delivery
depot or ~ s'sses one %n e Ssiyssed
BEevss Brigsdisr General, and ousrtsrmsstsf o.
Qraneynnas,er's Office. Washinston, d. C.. No.
vember -. 1866. no d. lot
TAKEN Up ESTRAY-Four white PI0s tre,.
passing Oh premises of subscriber. Owner
PAY '1S ihc 10Th stree.
STRAHED AWAY. on the 18th inst, one dark
- brindle COW; with crooked horns; very dark
IN the forehead;s low sized stout COW; not very
tanning the Cow to Mrs RIORDAN. No 63T
soy av., 1t D. Fingeralds. nols ST
STOLEN FROM THE STABLE Of the subscri-
- Der, near Bladensburg. Md. Friday night the
18th Instant; two HORSES-one black horse,
branded on the left shoulder and right thigh With
q horseshoe; star in the forehead; his knees
mare, black legs. name and tail inclined to be
chupkey; slight scar on the hind part of the
no 1851 SO. CRAWFORD. Hyat.svir..
GS REWARD-Left ct q tavern, on the night of
VIZ the 18TH instant. an eight keyed FLUTE,
with ivory head. The above reward will be paid
for its return to JOHN KORAN. Co. b, 1st Bat.
TAILOR l2tn U 3. Infantry, or at the Star Office.
e. REwARD-Lost, on the 10th instant. eight
yC sheep, two black and six VI ite, mark cd down
''' 'ne,' r'. JOHN RUPERT. Pork Butcher,
no H.I. Northern Liberty Market.
Con REWARD-Stolen on the might o! the
SoO $50 OF September from the premises of
george J ones. near Bladensburg, . dark brown
HORSE, marked q. 8 and 1. o.; medium size
name and tail somewhat sunburnt; has roam
to ....,.. GEO, JONES
OCT HyattsviIle, Prince Georges Co Md
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THE PRIZE FIGHT TO-DAY.
Waite the yirtsS -

This morning. about 8 o'cioeG. the expected
prize Tight took place at Johaseu's I.sadinx,
below Alexandra. The contestaats wers MikH
Csrr alias Eagissa. OF tais, caky. ana ". n.
White. OF Baltimore. Afser forty Zone rous ms,
severely contested. the referee decided in favor
of White, on account OF IN alleged foaI GLOW
struck by Carr. FaH particulars OF the fight,
of the various Fouads AID attending seenes
and incidents. described by our special repor.
ter, will be found in our second edition TO DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-20

INTERNAL REvENUE.-rhe receipts from tht
source to-day We're S61263O60
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ESOR REkr-Froa one 60 three ROOMS. for
pisbOd or unflrnished, In Q private family %
Geot eetoVn. Further arraneement can be q ads
References required. Address 4. H., Star Once
no l2- eoSts
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SECOND EDITION.
~ o'cLOCrP.M E
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

WAsHISaroE. November 20. 1885.
Jay Cooke e % furnish ths following
quotations Of Government securities:
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BOARDING..

kOARDING: - ROOMS, furnished or unfur.
- nished with or without BOARD 32i street
location. -" A~~'' snu ~0s't , cSe
WELL FURNISHED Rooms. WITH BOARD
can % obtained ct $50 Sd street, Corner OF
tno..nA evenue upon moderate terms. no 10 lats
A FEW TABLE BOARDERS can be accommo.
tv.en ssh IN family at 4s7 street. be-
800 ...- o.n .1o s.a no 1857
kURNlSHEB ROOMs.-Two or three aenteme,
\ Gan De accommodated with furnished ROOME
WIN DUA8D III desired. In Q private famiIv No
otnef dhSarders Apply ct SIS N street near sth
A PRIVATE FAMILY, living near the CapitoI.
"A viii take two or three gentlemen te BOXRD'
or rent them Furnished RooE,s Resf az reserenres
required. Inquire ct the Star Once no II ,sts
persons OAN BE ACOOMMODATEDW WITH
1ooms ond Table Board at No 1873 Dunbar.
.0o stfeet, 0eorgetoWn. d. O. no l5.sw.
kOR RENT-With or without board. two ls,os
= ana very nicely furnished Rooms, second
10Y I IRONING on "a avenue, suitable for parIor
sno ped room, or two bed rooms, at I22 Pa av.
e19o. - no 3-6ts
EURNIsHED ROOMS FOB RENT-From Ga
Il 70 9l5 Per month. BOARD at "a 50 oer vesk
~ no. 4 50 9th street, between st. and Louisiana
.,en1o. --L, oc l8lm'
AbLH DOARD q No. asa l0th street, 9 few
doors north Of the svenus. Terms "a Der
.oa.1: - Do N-h
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EURNIOHED HOUeE-Of six rooms, FOB
II BENT, st 3o9 18th street, between and
AnplH next door. no 20 -.
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Eo4 eALIEA rev MOUsx. q fset trent, COT
lent alton, tor email store Drivsts dwelling.
Tie above Oroperty Win be cold fov for cash. In.
oniio n lG1 18th street, between = and y. atsiK
oclpok In the evening. no CB'
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ATTEMPT AT BgRGLARY.-This morning,
aoout2 O'Clock, q discharged soldier named
Mlchaei Gleason went to the house OF VIM,
moody, on Ct street south, between Sd and Ak
streets, and attempted to force an entrance
through the back window. Moody heard the
neise and getting mp saw Gleason in the act
and took pistol and fired shot at him Glea.
SON ran of, but ofncer Ashton. Of the Seventh
Ward, hearing the report, went in the direc.
ton OF II, and meeting Gleason running avay.
arrested and took him to the station house
He had hearing before Justice Handy, who
sent him to Jail for court. =
RAesArLr AND RESISTING AN Orp1cxr-
Yesterday Oficer Gordon, OF the Sixth Ward,
wa called upon 70 arrest soldier named w.
H. Richardson. who was very disorderIy near
the gate OF the Navy Yard. Another soldier,
named Jas. b. Smith, interfered and attempted
70 rescue the prisoner. The two fought hard
and gave the ofheer some trouble and few
very severe blows. OMcer Davis happened to
be near ut the time, and went to 0ordon's as
sistAnce, and arrested both the soldiers and
took them to the station house. where they had
bearing before Justice Handy, who sent botn
to jail for court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-17

Mr.. DIFFIDENT's SPEECH At a PREsENTA-
TON SuppER.-Ladies and gentlemcn,-I
beg pardon laughter. Mr.. Chairman,
ladies-ladies and gentlemen. tCheers.l
In returning-in rising to return, ladies and
pentlemen-in returning my sincere thanks
for the great and distinguished, though
merited-flaughter] -unmerited-lcheersl
honor YOU have-I have just-just con-
Granddaughter and cheers -permit me
to say that II beg to assure you, ladies
and gentlemen, that nothing | can say on
the present occasion can sufficiently eX-
press my-your sense of my kindness
loud applause and laughterl-will kindlc a
most can assure you, ladies and gentle
men, this is-this is the happiest moment of
my life renewed applausel, and in-in re-
Misunderstanding from the bottom of my
heart-[cheersl. 1t is perhaps unneceS-
spontaneously to say anything-[cries
Of ego on ''l-and / trust / have said
nothing laughterl-nothing on the pre-
sent occasion that-but I'll not detain you,
ladies and gentlemcn-["y yes, yes, go
on"l-by saying that-having said more
than intended to say on the present occa-
sion-[hear, hearl-I can only say that
that in returning my sincere thanks, Il
| beg most sincerely to thank you. THE
speaker, on resuming his seat, was re-
warded with several rounds of applause.l