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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

GREAT REDUCTION In MILLINERY
GOODS.
AIRS. r. B. TAYLOR ID now Offering her
MI entire stock OF Millinery and Fancy Goods
At from 10 to 20 per cent. less Than formerly, and
about Januory ID, 1867, will sell the balance At
auction The stock Is the best in the city, hav-
ing been selected with the greatest care, the
present season, in tbs New York market, and
will be sold at just enough above FIRST cost to
pay the expense Of selling. This il rare chance
for ladies to purchase their fall and winter min-
cry at extremely low prices.
MRS. r. B. TAYLOR,
Next door to Riggs Jswslry Store.
Rock Island, Nov. IL, dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

"ECoNoMY Is WEALTH."-Tbs fare TO New
York is $3l.25-you can see Barunm there
but this evening you can see and hear him
at Babcock's Hall for so cents, o saving of
S30,75. n go
Ink afs for aale nj tina hnnksknraa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

A great many philosophers have laid down rules
for the guidance of the human family, promising
that their observance would secure the highest
earthly happiness. OF course this was all nonsense
The best way to be happy is to keep yourself clean
and the best article wherewith to purify yourself is
the Eclectic Cleanser" 1t cannot be equaled for
this purpose. af- - lg..I
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

By, Exrs.xsss rsox Nxw YonK.-Those Chinchl-
Ia. Beaysxs and other heavy. elsaking handsome
cloak buttons, ae. Also plenty of those French
mernoes and ernpress cloths, at 81, 90 per yard
Now is the time to secure good bargains. - hs
i-t-s C.M. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

Go EARLY and often to the lectures of the
Young Mems Library Association this win
ter. Seven Lectures. Tickets for the course
% each-or two for IS. s-s -@-a~
barnum tonight at Babcook's Hall.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

n URING the balancs of this month We
~ will sell our stock Of Groceries at cost. TO-
oy the hrst OF next month Ne must vaeate for 9TH
eI business Come on with your money and Sc.
cure bargains. C0CKLEY & WEBST
nesodtodscl. Opposite Wadsv
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
Ne" Forms.
NEW BOUNTY!
~ NEW APPLICATIONS !

T AM NOW READY WITH NEW FORMS
i to attend to al applications for the 500 boun-
enc OF the heads of departments at Washington
says: "The forms are decidedly the beat that hare
been presented to this ofice!n New applications
will again have to be made In each case. Soldiers,
call without delay. Office the Post Office.
ii. G. Connolly,
daw late of l4th ILL., Cav.1 Attorney
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

There is nothing like DIR. vclpau's French Pills
for keeping the complexion fresh and entirely free
from pimpes The cause of which is that it regu-
lstes the entire female system.
Sold by all druggists. 49, - a. oct.26dl I'm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
STATE OF IOWA,

An insuiston holden at Davenport, in Scott coun-
ty, on the 2lst day of November 1856, before j. j.
Tomson, coroner of said county, upon the body of
H. s. Sernes, there lying dead, by the jurors whose
names are hereunto subscribed The said Jurors up
their oath do say that said Il. S. Sternes
his death at about the hour of o'clock P. NJ, No.
vember, 10th, 1866, from taking Hydrocyan Acid.
ess=ser.as= JNo. f. HENRY,
Signed, aasssse VIM. REMINGTON,
z ~ ISIS CHAs. II. KENT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
LAND FOR SALE.

II OFFER for sale 46 acres Of land sisusted
| in Black Hawk township, on the camdeu
road. Twenty acres Of the laad 10 under culsi.
yation--the BALANCE il timber land.
20, cash dewn. a.
7. ADRASHER.
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xocAEcOxUMx.

; FnrKw zoEsas : line will be chargsa ier eson
insertion Of ali articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
Tickets for sale at the bookstores.

TIE SrERNRs SuIcIDE.--On learning the cir
eumstsnces of the suicide of Ii. S. Stsrnes,
Lieutenant Butler, of the Rock Island
Armory, addressed . letter to Mayor Da-
vies, requesting the body for burial, and
sending an ambulance and detachment of
men to obtain il. 1t seems that Sternes
enlisted, Ut the Troy, n. Y. Arsenal, not
long ago, as a private, in the Ordnance
Corps, and was ordered to Rock Island. On
arriving here, On Monday, the 18th, he ex-
pressed himself as very much disappointed,
having been under the impression that the
arsenal was in the state of Mississippi, instead
of being situated on the ri0er Mississippi
He did not like suoh cold climate as that of
Illinois He was assigned to detachment
under the charge of Corporal Miller, and at
the inquiry of the latter. Tuesday morning,
ssated that he had not slept at alf.on the prsyi-
Qua night, sowing to extreme nervousness. The
deceased, but thought their unnatural appear
snos was from drinking. as there was moth
ing whatever to denote insanity. Daring a
conversation with Corporal Miller, the de.
ceased stated that he had served two terms of
FIVE years each, in the United States Marine
Corps. Also, that on the breaking out of the
war, be enlisted in Gen. Buffers regiment,
the 3lst Massachusetts, and was shortly af.
forwards appointed a sergeant. On reaching
the south, he received q commission as CAP
tain in the 74th colored regiment.
The letter to the "Masons of Davenport,
Iowa, which was found On his body was Civ
en- to Mr.. JAS. Thorington, secretary of the
lodge, md read as follows
DAVENPORT, Iowa, !
November 20, 1866. |
Please fnd around my neck twenty two hundred
daIlars, and send my body to Westield Mass, and
all my effects.
Brother Masons, this know you will do for me-
Send to Mrs.Mary L.Sternes Westfeld Mass. be
long to Mt. Zion 21l, Camden, Ind Have visited
the lodge in Westfeld Mass. You win find my ad-
NIT in my captains commission.
Your Brother,
HENRY S. SrERyEs
The money was found a. stated, and will
be disposed of as directed.
Lieut.. Butler, on learning these facts, con-
senssd to leave the body in the hands of the
Mssons, who expressed it to Massachusetts,,
as directed. @ -=sst as
The coronsr's jury rendered the following
vayA;ct.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

: Tar musical convention adjourned OYER
this evening" to attend Barnun's lecture
They ell want to hear . man whoss notes
are good. aa4 stl wsa zarrls ,ss5lsas =
b. Babecck's Hall il the centre Of stsrscs1on
tonight. Tickets so csnts.l : - 81. -as.a-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

Sold by all druggists and grocers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22

TOT Tue argus.
- 10 Book -hEEPERs.-A, acting a. agent for
q =, recsiYsd from them in cash $4,000
goods to the amount of $1,000, and ba nur
chased 1868. 10 worth more and Mold goods
to the anouns of s587 10. ard mad remasninp
on hands $4,000 worth more. Tho apan, ;s
to receive for his services $138. B C G an.
the agent for tho balance in the follow
ing account.
A in acaount with Il & c.:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
vnoySa2w.

3 81 s-.8---S -Ezs- LEVI WOLF.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

rI,O ROLLER MAKERs --OST MILLION SMOOTH MAP
Roller. - iuchs. long and Mauliinas waited at once
cssh on deliver In lot. Of hundreds Or thpnsands
7 LLOYD. g CoftAuft s,re@t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

INDIA rACIlt MIRES
n FRENCH sUAMBs.
FANCY TISSUES
Tn. rDMPAGSIE LYOSNAIsE has the honor 10 inform
American ladies that they VIII nnd AT their establishment
w.Terms immediate outtlng out AMI making
Dresses he nrst siy- ~ fashion and most elegant pat
-
since tts foundation tbs CDMPAUNIH IYDSSAfSF has
not t. occupy it-c particularly In the selection of
rt,nics of iAse and supsrl,r qualify nty this
Company unryssd IN Pss and snJcy- universal reru-
Laiou.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

NurffvgRY.-rH PARfsfAN FLOWER cONPASi
nj hetr nos 20 the largest stock u ff-Dch AyInc~
Eigr-r. In ths marks sHnsrs ara nostes IN srar-h =
no titles Tor the coming ahonh nsp'ct NE LAts
Paris fashions At the comp.nys rppms, ~ ni ana w
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12
HOTELS.

fI,IiE ORANGE MOUNTAIN HoUsE-sourIl ORANGE,
| win lie or@n Apri nrst class families and tran
silent boar.ru via Mors and Essex Railroad foot ~ bar
clay street Mrs ~ A GEllzABkk, fTopneiresA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12
COUNTRY BOARD.

('pNSltf BOARD WANTED-FROM JTNE 49,. ID
nr an h,li New iork for gcutrman hrsy family
unui Np1N nm" years oli three rooms, p. ~. 49,
preferred 'nd near tho water AddrN A. " Af'S'N
ing fun particulars Herald oaire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

/,ARPRNrRRs wASTRD--Ar J. W CLARks .WI
u 1t between Och and 7th ays. j. CLAIM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

vxrAyTED COUNTRY BOARD, FROM MIDDLE UF
w NAV. cne args aud two small rooms, who're here
othcr bnad.r. within short na OF the city
ence. Adsrr stating location, trims, Ao, Fred A b.
bo, tSO New YORK Post Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

COUNTRY BoARp WAITE At A FARM HOUSE
~ Easy To- the city T.. Miss aged u ~here she
Will receive AmothrrE car. Address Immediately, stating
terms which must DO .easona6e George station Post
Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

u,Axrpn-cOUNTnY BOARD FOR GENTLEMAN
w Nc fant aud nurse from June farm house where
,herr arc 70 other bosreis ncghborhogi Of LngsSood
n j pr,erred Address X. A., Herald onio1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12
HELp wANTED-FEMALEs.

VITANTED-AN INTELLIGENT HONEST WOMAN As
w housekeeper. One wanting home and capable OF as
sisting occasionally In fancy goods may address
Butler G. for days stating age. experience anC
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12
THE TRADES.

FIRST CLASS STEAM FfTrER wASTED-oNH
n aoaialltsa With pans Also stout Amer an
boy ~ learn trade Apply this day at Sl Wet i4lh 4
between IL ant O'Clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12
BoARDERs AND LopoEns WANTED.

THE GRANT HOUSES NEW BowPRY NEAR
n Chatham square, Rooms by the day week Open an
IA oh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

CLOTHING.
L.Rgg onDRn YoR SOUTHERN sAgpH-s
"A NORRIS pays the highest prt,s Zoe iadsf . ~.
No, Cs.ss from Is 70 sx for Pant. o. % furhars.
Csrp~ts J.wsry PLEASE ca =. s seventh sssnae LADIES'
attended by Mr. Morria
RARE CHANCE -fJsS8 WORM Op CAST OYr
"A N1ohIng CsrV-ts Js~sfys A.. -auted for ths -guih
srn wessrn Arssts fof wblgh Ads@a and grnusgsn
can hEhsr price than esruhefr ~ rsnfyn. -
dressing ngse w. Mr.. % Mr.. ~ HAkktr, ia hsFehh
avenue
IT0 EAST TwEI.rrH SHEET. sgAR BkOsDwAr.
n H. CASH BFkH psys The hlGh@si Brysi-NT yrNss fTr
L.fss ard yentsnI~ns Cast Oh Nethng Labs -ait~i
upDu ~ Mrs Dashgrf8
IT1N spvYNTH AVHNUE, BErwEEN SfsETEEsrtf
n ana rwsntisth srs~tsEDN ARD MILLER gaArsutsss %
psy ths fu gsl.s Tor lAdea sns gentrnssD Casyh th
ing. By calling % addre@inF
IENrLEsEs--I WILL BIT Ivy QUANTITY ~ sIs
Anf LII ~ Cl1thng Tor ths Western rnsfts cal % M
snfe ~ mos d. CONkOY oi Pearl street st~e.n Isn
ue and Chatham stfests
~ Yor wANr 10 CIT rHH nigmgsr rnfCE FOA
| your Cast Ua C1fhlng rnruitur~. Carp~as A. A. ell
~ ~ address o. hfs kAffrH Aesnf - ArFsnih sFs
uas. New Yufr
tnI sEyIsTH AvENrK.-LADfgE AsD CENftE
fUl me- resire o. rsf rsnt n1fs tlAe sieswhrfs
,rr Css4 gsthns Carr~ts sd Fufnhar~ ~ e.hnF
afir-sang Ms LLfN 81 ssrsaih s'~nps scar TAtJ
ath strr~t
q go nnn woHTH on cast OYT clspfHfsg.
%bb.UUU Carp~is A. ~anvf ~ \ sfrtrss 80
y..uts s,.eae, ssss.-n rhsty lard sss fAny tgrtA
sre~ts fshl.s stssiss W Ms >
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-12

(,ARPET UrHoLsTERRRs.-w TWO urHoi.
u srrrrs who understand the buAnchr, Apply AhhehI
ateiy u Hustled CAril 2y5 Fulton At brooklyn
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
Alias Summons.

STATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF sT0.
y rey.-In Justices Court, Gold Hill Town.
ship. before w. N. Hall, Justice Of the Peace
n. Schwsrtz, Plaintiff, Vs. Geo. w. Turney and
ThsmaI Hannah. Defendant. The State Of Ne.
ysdA sends 10 Geo. w. Turney and Thomas
Hannah, greeting:
You arc hereby summoned to appear before
me, Justice Of the Peace In and for Gold Hill
Township No. 3, County and State aforesaid, at
my Office In Gold Hill, on the SIXTH day Of De.
cember, A. d. 1866, at 8 o'clock A. n. Of that day,
TO answer the complaint Of u. Schwartz. whore.
In he claims to recover the sum Of two hundred
dollars, principal, and e2SS interest due on your
joint pTomissory note made November !. 4 D.
1862. for e2o0 with three per cent. per month In
terest, In favor of Plaintiff.
And you arc hereby notified that II you fail to
appear and answer the complaint a. Aforesaid,
Judgment will be taken against you fer the sum
Of oiee, and costs Of suit.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said Coun.
ty, greeting: Aakelegal service and due return
hereof.
Given under my hand, this Cd day Of Novsm.
Der, A. D. 1856. W. \. HALL,
Justice Of tho Peace, Gold Hill Township.
l5Oc. State stamp. Soc. In. Rev. stamp.l
Gold Hill, Nov. ,, 1856. no3td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WE,
IN the undersigned citizenso Of tho United States,
claim one thousand 1000 feet Of q certain vein
or lode Of quartz. or other rock In place, bearing
Gold, Silver, Copper and other metals, commonly
JAILED and known as tho Dios Senior or Mount
Hope lode, and The Great W. Companies claim F;
said claim extending Ave hundred feet In q north.
erly and FIVE hundred feet In a southerly direction
from the location Of this notice along the line Of
said vein or lode. and embracing the same with
all Its dips, spurs, angles and variations, the same
being on unsurveyed land that we have occu.
pied and improved the same from the 5th day Of
August, 1866, according to the local customs and
rules Of Miners In the Devils Gate Mining Dis.
trict, Lyon County, Nevada, In which district
said lode or vein Is situated, and that we have eI.
pended In actual labor and improvements there.
on, an amount not less than one thousand dollars,
to.wit tho sum Of fifteen hundred dollars. And
that we claim laterAlly on each side Of said vsin
one hundred feet, moro particularly described and
plated In the annexed diagram, In conformity
with the laws, customs, and rules Of Miners OF
said District.
Notice Is further given, that II 10 the intention
Of the undersigned, T. B. Winston, John D. Win.
ters and George Knowlton 10 apply, and they dc
hereby apply. at the United States Land Office. at
Carson City, Nevada, for q Patent from the United
States for the claim above described and Its OK
tensions, according to the said diagram, with the
right to follow said vein or lode with Its dips,
spurs, angles and variations to any depth what.
over, though Il enter land adjoining.
7. B. WINSTON. 400 feet.
JOHN D. WINTERS, 400 Il.
GEO. KEOWLT0N, 200 feet.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
Conatable'a Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID out Of Justice W. N. Halls Court, Gold
hui, Township No. }. County Of Storey, Neva.
da, duly attested on the 18th day Of November, A.
D. 1866, and TO me directed and delivered on the
lame day Of November, A. D. 1856, upon a Judg.
msnt recovered In said Court, on the 18th day
Of November, A. D. 1865 In favor OIL. B. Frankel,
plaintiff, and against G.. A. Lelstner, defendant,
for the sum Of SOL 06, together With $50 Is costs
and disbursements, and d IS accrued costs and
expenses Of sale, I have on the thiday OF Noyem.
Der, A. D. 1885. levied on and taken In execution
all the right, title, claim and interest Of the said
defendant, @. A. Lcistnsr, IN and 10 the following
described real estate to.wit: Lot 81. BLOCK l,
Range g, on the wsst side Of what knorn
Bowers street. ~ set down on the map OF Ine
Town Of Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada, VIE
all the hsredltaments and appurtsnanees 'nef'
unto belonging. ,ro.ynIy
the 10Th day Of December, 1866. In mont Of Sun
lice ". N, Halls ,ofioe. TownLhip 70. :. SS.o
am. S.ste and County aforssLd, / VIII oner Iot
40 above described property q punne aug,
hon. 10 the Highest and best bidder ios eAsn,to
,stfsfv aa,d judrnent, costs and aeefnins sos'A
SAMUEL HYATT.
Constable Gold IN
80 mn nov. aSHs&
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice to Creditors.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST
/ Judicial District, State Of Nevada In the
matter Of George A. Hart. an i~nsolvent debtor.
Pursuant to an order Of the Hon. Richard RI.
sing, Judge Of the said District Court, notice 10
hereby given TO all creditors Of tho said inIolvent,
George A. Hsr { TO DO and appear before the Hon.
Richard Rising Aforesaid, In open Court, or At
Chambers, at tho Court room Of said Court, In
Virginia city, In the county Of Storey. on the Goth
day Of December, A. D. 1866, at 10 o'clock A. n. OF
that day then and thsre to show cause, II any they
can, why the prayer Of said insolvent should not
be granted, and an Assignment OF bis estate be
made, and he be discharged from his debts and
liabilities, In pursuance Of the statute In such
case made and provided, and In the meantime
all proceedings against sLd insolvent be stayed.
s-~>s Witness my hand and the seal Of said
L. S. Court, this sd day Of November. !. D.
tNo 1866 L. HERMANN, Clerk,
BY THos. B. FOWLER, Deputy.
[50c State stamp. SOC Int. Rev. stamp.l
fno24.lml
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
,BsTRAOT OF THB ANNUAL INCOME TAI
ANNUAL INCOmR TAX.

Hayfnr been requested 70 prepare an abstract
Of what q required by law In reference 10 the In
come Tar, and Of the deciBions BY the Depart.
ment at Warrington upon various questions that
have arisen, We present the whole subject, under
It's several distinct heads:
STATEMENT SHOULD BE NADI-wHERE.w WHEN,
AUD NJ WHOM.
!. The law requires overy person oflawful age,
residing In the United Statea, to render to tina
Assistant Assessor Of the sub-distr.ct In which he
or she may Be residing on the LIST day Of May, q
written statement, according to aiipreleribed
form, Of the amount Of his or her income, gains
and PROFITS during the previous year, from Jan.
usry 1st 70 December 3lst, both days inclusive.
printed blank containing this form can DO oh.
tained nom the AsSlStant Assessor. A person
having no fxed ret,dsncc, should make . state-
ment wherever be or bhe may happen 10 be; and,
In case Of removal to another district, should take
= certified copy Of such statement. TO show any
other Assistant Assessor. who otherwise might
make . second aSseamenk
2. TIL statement must Be rendered on or be-
fore the LIST day Of My, or within ten days after
. written or printed notice requiring n, has been
LEFT at the place ofresidence or Of or d.
posted In tho poorest Post Once.
5. The annual Income tar 10 Q personal tax,
md Il cznnotb b assessed against any corporation,
company, or partnerphip, ~ such. Every ind.
yidunl member must make : ratorent Of bis or
her shnrs Of or interest In the gains and profits Of
such company etc, whether such gains and
profits an divided or not and nun also state
.sspssisiy hs or her Income ffen I'll onsr
souvsa
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
Delinquent Tax Sale.

STATE OF NEVADA. STOREY COUNTY.
y Justice Court, Gold Hill, Township No. d
By virtue Of executions Issued out OF the Jus.
tice' Court, Gold Hill. Township No. 3, Storey
County, State Of Nevada, dnted tho 18th day OF
November, A. D. 1856, In favor Of the Inhabitants
Of tho Town OF Gold Hill, and against the per.
sons, known and unknown, and tho PosseSsory
Claims and Improvements hereinafter described,
for the sunni owing upon each parcel, and accru.
ing costs, and expenses Of all. Pursuant TO the
laws In such easeI made and provided. shall er.
pose for sale, and shall sell to the highest and
best bidder for eash, In front Of the JuIticef' OF.
Ace In said Town. on the hth day Of December.
A. D. 1866, between the hour Of II o'clock H.. and
Q o'clock ?. Il, to-wlt: At l o'clock P. NJ. % much
Of each parcel Of the following described Real
Estate, Possessory Claim and improvements
thereon, a. will pay the amount duo for taxes,
coata and ncoruinr coItA, to-MIt; -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-11-26
Constitutional Amendment

Joint heBolutlon proposing an anenuInent
to the Constitution Of the United States:
Rssolued BY tho Senate and House Of Rep
resentatiues Of the United States 81 America
in Congress assembled two-thirds Of both
Houses concurring), That the following ar
ticle be proposed to the Legislatures Of the
several States, which, as an amendment to
tho Constitution Of the United States, when
ratified BY three-fourths Of said Legislatures,
shall be valid as part Of the Constitution,
namely: ARTIoLH Nv.
SECTION l. AL persons born or natural
ixed in the United States, and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof, are citizens Of the Uni
ted States and Of the State wherein they re-
side. No State shall make or enforce any
law which shall abridge the privileges or i'm:
munities Of citizens OF the United States ;
nor shall any State deprive any person Of
life, liberty, or property without due process
Of law, nor deny 10 any person within its ju-
risdiction the equal protection Of the laws.
SEC. 2. Representatives shall be appor
toned among the several States according to
their respective numbers counting the whole
number Of persons in each State, excluding
Indians not taxed. But when the right to
vote ut any election for the choice Of Elec-
tors for President and Vice President Of the
United States, Representatives in Congress,
| the executive and Judicial officers Of . State,
| or the members OF the Legislature thereof, 10
denied to any OF the male Inhabitants Of each
| State, being twenty-one years OF age, and
being citizens Of the United States, or in any
way abridged, except for participation in re-
| bellion or other crime, the basigof represen-
tation therein shall be reduced in the pro-
portion which the number Of such male citi-
sens shall bear to the whole number Of male
Sitizens twenty-one years Of age in such
otate.
SEC. 8. No person shall be u Senator or
Representative in Congress, or Elector Of
President or Vice President, or hold any Of
ace, civil or military, under tho United States
or under any State, who, having previously
taken an oath ~ q member Of Congress, or
as an officer Of the United States, or a.
member Of any State Legislature, or as an
executive or judicial officer Of any State, to
support the Constitution Of the United States,
shah have engaged in instruction or rebel.
lion against the same, or given aid or COM
fort to the enemies thereof. But Congress
may, by q vote Of two.thirds Of each House,
remove such disability. au..
of the United States, authorized BY law, |
including debts incurred for payment Of pon.
sions and bountiss for services In suppress
ing instruction or rebellion, shall not be
Questioned. But neither the United States
nor any State shall assume or pay any debt |
or obligation incurred in aid Of instruction
or rebellion against the United States, or any
claim fer the loss or emancipation Of any
slave; but all such debts, obligations or
claims shall DO held illegal and void.
SEc. 8. Congress shall have power to IN
sionS Of this article.