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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-28
TN THE COUNTY COURT OF FAIRFAX
i County March Court, 1866

The Legislature having at its late session re-
mitted all the unpaid State taxes, Except
against non resdents) for the years 1861 2, 8 and
4. All those who have not paid their County
Levies for those years are requested to pay them
to me before said May Court.
JONATHAN ROBERTS, Sheriff,
n,h o6-9o,v4w Boy3l4 Alex F. O., Va
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Fertilizers.

FERT1LlzERS
FERTILIZERS!
BRUCES
CONCEN ED Z E Ri IL L II :.
The Bruce Fertilizer is made from the feshy
parts of slaughter house offal, decomposed and
Concentrated, to which is added 80 parts in 100
of Bone Phosphate of Lime.
1t is exccllently adapted to
=" VIRGINIA LANDS.
The immediate results Of its use are as marked as
the land on which it is applied is at the same
time permanently enriched.
SWAN ISLAND GUANO,
A rich Phosphate Guano.
On hand and for sale by
GEO E. WHITE,
NH 14-2m SO and o. Cameron st.
d E r T L z RS.
We are prepared to supply tho agricultural
community with all kinds Of
FERTILIZERS.
No. l PERUVIAN GUANO,
SOMBRERO GUANO,
KETrLEwEII s. D0A
MANIPULATED GUANO,
EXCELSIOR
and other SUPER PHOSPHATES,
PLASTER
LUMP and GROUND,
ut lowest market rates Tor cash.
Also FOWLE & cos
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATED PERUVIAN
GUANO,
which has been used by the farmers of Mary
land and for several years, most successfully;
HOOE & WEDDERBURN:
NH 6-2m Foot of Prince street.
WE OFFER WITH CON FIDENCE THE
w following valuable
FERTILIZERS.
manufactured by
Messrs WIN. Il. FOWLE, BAYNE y 90,
OF BALTIMORE,
and warranted by them and ourselves to b vi at
they are represented:
MANIPULATED GUANO,
acompound of Peruvian and Phosphate Gulno $.
COMPOUND OF PH0SPHATES AND AL
RALLIES
COTTON,
and TOBACCO
FERTILIZERS,
PLASTER AND POTASH,
INTIMATELY COMBINED,
very valuable Top Dressing
at manufacturers prices, cost of transportation
HOOE s. WEDDERBURN,
NH 9-2m Foot of Prince street.
YNHE FERTILIZER
FOR VIRGINIA LANDS.
BAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
containing So per cent. of Phosphate of Lime
and 4.05 60" &c Ammonia.
This article is offered with confidence to the
Planters Of Virgins, as being well adapted to
their lands, and just what they need to produce
arge crops, and permanently improve the soil.
GEO. DUGDALE, Manufacturers Agt.
Baltimore, Md.
For sale at manufacturers prices, adding
cost of transportion, by KNOX q SMITH,
ian 22-3m No 6, s. Union ST. Alexandria
- We keep constantly on hand Fresh
Nto0Al1 CIV '>,''f KNOX s. SMITH,
nah Bpm No. 26 King street
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UABLE Il e a i Els L AT i

FOR SALE.
We offer for sale the following property: a
lot of ground. situated on the east side OF Henry
street, between and Cameron and Queen streets,
fronting on Henry street Al feet, and running
back 123 feet, inches, with two substantial, well
built, frame dwellings thereon.
g. A vacant lot on the east side Of Henry, be
tween Queen and Princes streets, fronting2 70 feet
and running back is feet, IL inches.
g. Also another vacant lot on south side OF
Queen, between Henry and Patrick streets,
fronting IA feet, inches, running back 100 feet
to Is feet alley,
The property will be offered for sale at public
auction on Thursday, the 18th Of Apri! next, IN
front of the Mayors office, Alexandra, va, II
not sold previously at private sale
For terms apply to
BRENT & WATTLES,
Attys s. Ag'ts Of the heirs Of 4. +. Skidmorc'
mar l-2aWtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-28
T AMPS, LAMP GOODS & OIL.
" u. COGAN.
Is. North RnYal Street.

3. North Royal Street,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety. from y, i"'
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent P"F-
lor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Plain GloDG,,;
Chimncys, all kinds and sizes, Brushes. Wttk'
and all other goods in thetrade, at the most Tc,',
sonablc prices Especial attention IS cH!IcI, ~
large lot of Stand Lamps just received, PNFC',.
srd ut extremely low figures, and offered nj cor,
rcsponing rates. All who want T>GE I"|Tfi, ,,.
t ~ 'I no,"n n.,icI,iv NH 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-28

~ LC S I n G. 0 u T
THE ENTIRE
ste CK O + G O ID 5
contained in the store No, GO, King Street
corner Of Fairfax, comprising
100000 CIGARS,
so boxes superior brands of
CHEWING TOBACCO!
Pipes. Notions &c. is now being closed out The
attention of Merchants. city and country, is
particularly called to the attractions offered in
the sale of these go DDS.
feb COLIN Lille
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4 RE YOU AFFLICTED WITH \ COUGH
| a OR COLD?
ARE YOU PREDISPOSED TO CONSUMP-
TION?

Are the lives Of your children in jeopardy
from sudden and repeated attacks of Group?
If so purchase a box Of ,-,,r,,,,
BLADES EUPHONIAL LUBRICATORS!
The peoples most sure and etiectual remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Group, Catarrh, Asthma, bron-
chtiS. Upthcra and all pulmonary diseases.
The LJ1BRJ GATOR is Il medicinal prcpara-
ton in the form Of Lozenge, which Of all modes
is the most pleasant and convenient. They con-
tain no deleterious ingredient, and are warranted
to be always safe, even for the weakest and most
sensitive stomach In Group they give anne
diate reLief Fer Coughs and Colds they are III
valuable
For Catarrh, Asthma and Bronchits, they
have no equal in the market wide Certificates
accompanying each box) Dipthcrla, that dread
ed and dcsolating disease. they control wonder
fully and almost Immediately.
No Public Speaker, Singer or Teacher should
be without them, rs they remove hoarsencss ana
strengthen and clear the voice.
", Always use them in time and if the
SYMPTOMS are Sc! ere use very freely.
JANNEY 6; CO.,
Wholesale gents,
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RY GODS S RE :.
THE CELEBRATED
SMITHS PATENT

THE CELEBRATED
SMITHS PATENT
STEEL PL 0 W S.
SOLE AGENCY FOR THE SOUTB.
Mouldboards, Landsides, and Shares of cast
steel, cast in regular moulds and highly temper
ed, ground aud polished.
This is the greatest improvcmentin aricultural
implements of the age.
Pamphlets with full particulars, ready for
distribution, and will be Forwarded BY mail on
application.
No farmer should fail to look into the merits
of this great pillow.
Dealers supplied at wholesale rates.
J. P. BHRTHOL0W & CO..
No. o. King street,
Alexandria, Va,
NH 17-eo1m 559, 18th ST., Washington D. G..
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
THz CASE OF IEvRs11n.
Withdrawal Of Troops ffsn Lately
Rebeliieus States.
Messrs. Latham, Shellabarger and
Blaine on Reconstruction. 4
SENATE. WASHINGTON Jan. g

SENATE. -. " AsBIxGToy Jan g
NEGRO SUFFRAGE ELECTION IN WASHINGTON.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. laid before the Sen
ate a communication from the Mayor OF Washibgton
transmitting tie results Of The late election in tho city
the subject OF negro suffrage, which ordered 10
lie upon the table.
SOUTHERN DEBTORS AND SoRTHRIN CREDIToEs.
Mr.. MORGAN presented the memorial OF tie New
York Chamber Of Commerce, asking for legislation to
protect Northern creditors from the operation Of so, "
ern statutes Of Imitation, which referred 10 Inc
Committee OF the Judiciary. tf u.'
SoLDiERs' PAY AND poCITY. 81
Several petitions OF soldiers in the atc waT. asking
for an equalization Of poy ana bGlaty, wcgo casIsd
and referred .,.l
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED. ...f
Mr.. JOHNSON presented the credentials Of Landoll
Hunt Senator elect from the STATE Of Louisiana, winch
were ordered TO lie npon the table
EXPLOITATION OF AIMS From CALIFORNIA.
Mr. MCDouCAL offered resolution calling Q. Tho
President for information IL Icgar TO TIC issuo oi an
order from the commanding officers OF California For.
bidding the expectation of arms over the frontier and
whether such order was not violation OF neutral
ity toward Mexico, which was aiop.ed
CONVERSATION OF coLORLD VOLUNTEERS.
Mr.. CREswELi. offered resolution. which vas
adopted, calling .Ur iri,i nation 10 Why the commits
sion authorized 10 investigate :be claims Of oys' slave
owners 10 compensation for colcrcd volunteers OWING
service 10 them. lai.DOt been appointed.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate, at ~, adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
Morning Report.

TONPEiNsyILLR, s. l.. Jan. SIS q. m.--lhc
tAer,nomeier stands at II below zero. =,
IuaIIyGToN Vt. Jan. s-S a. iO.-Wca.teF co'A
and clear. Thermometer 10 below zero. 49,.
No.TgrAl Jan. s--s a. m--Weathcr clear. WING
n w. Thermometer ~ below 2,io.
Thor. y. Y, Gan. e--s Il. m.-Weather clear. Tier
mon eteI 1Jo below zero. , A.,
GITAwA G. w, Jan. s-s a. m.--Basometer 3l-the
highest ever known here. o,o
CAaagI, y. Y, Jan. e-lO a: m.-ihcihomete' -
below zero. Most feagiGlly cold. -.
ALBAXy. \. Y, Jan. As a. in.-Wind North. blow.
ing lightly Weather clear thermometer 10 pc'0"
zero. - -,
SYRAcirsF II. Y, Jan. s--s a. m.-Weather clear
Thermometer J5o below zero. o.,
OswEGo y. V, Jsr. s-sa m.--ThernometeF ~ De-
low zero. Weather clear
LOwsIiir n. Y. Jan. s-g a. m.--The weather mere
colder than ever known before. Tie Thermometers u
down 10 2so below zero.
UTICA, y. y, J1u. r-r 4. B.The mercury u almost
freezing Lere; the thermometer marks 90 below zero.
BUgFALo y. y. Jan. s-s @. n.-Weatbcr clear anu
cold Wind N. T.. Thermometer at zero. .
HALIFAX Jan r--s q. In.-Wiud SoTtb. ana bioW'bB
lcicev Weather hay. Thermometer ., below 20 o.
pORILhyD, Me-. Jan. e--s a. H.-ILcImometer b DE-
ow zero. Wind Norib and iirht Weather clear.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
FUNDING TlxE FLOATING DEBT.
The Provisions Of Mr. Morrill, Bill
Reported to the House OF Rspresenin-
tjvss Yesterday from the Com niftee Of
Ways and Mems.

WASHINGTON, Monday Jan. :, ls66.
Tie bill reported to-day by Mr. Morrill,, from
the Committee Of WAYS and Aeane provides
Fsst: That the Secretary Of the Treasury shall lie
authorized % ISSUE 10 the amount that may be required
cogpon registered bonds OF the United States,
parable In not over forty years from date and
redccmate az such time after date may
be fIed by him; tLat such bonds may be
sod and the principle and interest may be made pay
able either Ia the United States or in Europe and
such bonds payable at the treasury Of the nted
States shall bear interest not exceeding Six per centun
made payable. princips and interest IN Europe shall
bear interest not over five per cert per annn payable
semi-annusIly The portion PAYABLE at the Treasury
shall be pnid In tie coin OF the United States and that
payable IN Europe shall BE- paid IN the coin currency
of he country In which they shall be made payable The
10 he issued and may dispose Of the bonds CT the market
value FOR foreign coin or exchange nted States notes.
Treasury nots6 Of National Banks or other oh
legations of The United States and may exchange them
!Or any other bonds OF the United Soatcs. The oolds
shall not De taxable by state municipal authority.
Secretary Of the Treasury may direct and shall bear
the written signatures OF tie Register Of the Iressufy
o.bcr officers appointed 10 sign the same aud also
an evidence ofawiu ssne The Imprint OF copy Of tie
seal OF the Treasury.
Third; Approprates money ,or the necessary ex.
penses of engraving. printing aud preparing issuing
and selling and for agents for this purpose Ia Europe
FeErfA: Makes IL felony 20 engrave, transfer, i'm
port sell materials for such notes except by authority
OF the Secretary. with penalty Of $40 000 by in
prisonment not exceeding 20 years. or both.
fVfh' KevnGcis oil laws against counterfeitng ap'
pl cabe to these igsres.
Sinh; Provides that the interest. bearing Treasury
notes shall no longer be legal tender.
s.rssft' kepeals the provision for one per sentum
sinking frud
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
to take action ia reference TO popular education in the
Southern States.

PRESIDENT LIyCoLN'S EULOGIsT.
The Select Committee TO devise suitable
means to testify the national respect for the late Pres
dent Lincoln. had meeting this morning. and selected
the Hon Geo. Bancroft to deliver the eulogv IN tep'
rnary next, in place ofIdwin NJ. Stanton, declined.
THE TEST OATii-INADILlTY TO PROCURE III.
TERHAL REVENUE ASSESSORS IN GEORGIA.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day COM
uuneeted the following statement Of one Of his Asses
sors of the Internal Revenue showing the difficulty Of
finding officers who can take the test oath:
AGsEssoRs OFFICE U. 8. INTERNAL REysSuE, THIsDl
DISTRICT op GEORGIA. AUeusTA, Dec. 2Q 1865. 5
SIR: arn constrained to you in relation to the
repeal modification Of the test GATH so far as relates to
the Internal Revenue officers at least Assessors in the south
States have abored assiduorsy to find competent men,
could take the OATH for assistants and have to report that
failed to find any such except IN SINCE instance N my
district comprising twenyhree Of the most populous c0un
have organized my ds,rc. by allowing my a':ssnt to
eharse Of their dues trusting to Congress opoyide f9,
payment directed BY the Commissioner Of Internal eve.
nue Many Of the much reduced IN circumstances
BY the war and sId imperative need of their Py in order
20 provide or their families and indeed some o them WIN
some busness that win yield them ready money which to
i've tn satisfied that unless something IL done In this mat
ter Immediately shall be unable to assess the tax in my
II Congress would modify tho oath r i rel.tes to
affairs of the Internal Revcrue and Pos,Ufce Departments
down here. II wond be regarded everywhere, and
prove to be, patriotic measure in which botn North and
j. BowLEs, Assessor, 3d Dirtrici Of Ga
The Hon 7rGH NcCuLIoch, Secretary OF me Tfeasiy
The bill for an airline railroad TO New York,
introduced by Mr. Stevens today sets forth the neces
sites Of the Government 70 require the cons ruciion ol
national military and postal railroad between the
cities Of Washington and New York. The com pany
Is authorized in tie name and Oh behalf OF the
United States To survey, locate, lay out con-
sIuct, egup. maintain, operate use, collect tolls
upon, and enjoy continuous line of railway. with one
or more tracks between the cities OF Washington and
New.lork. The engineer is to be appointed by the
coporon bur 20 bc approved BY the Secretary Of the
Interior. The route is TO be through the States Of
Maryland Pennsylya and New Jersey, and first
class passengers to lie carried three cents per
mile. Tho road is TO cross the Susluchanna River
above tide.wat
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
DECEMBER FOR FIFTEEN YEARS.
Tie following is the thermomctrical record Of tie
coolest DAYS in December of each year for lJ years
CONDITION or TIE HARIOR.

The North and East Rivers are, up TO ibs lour q
p No. still full Of floating ice. No sail vessels have
arrived either by way Of Sandy Hook or tho sonnd this
afternoon The ship Escort. which issr7h tie North
River lies in the sane position. We e heard Of no
further damage being done by the ice.
SUNK By THE ICE
The racket ship Escort, lying of Bedloe's Island,
va. YESTERDAY sunk by The Of fcaiing ice which
came down the North River. The made their es-
care 10 the island mentioneAabore.
IN BROOKLyy.
Several cardrvcrs and others connected with public
eonyeyances were froSt.bitten on Sunday night and
Yesterday bnt no fatally affected although u
was rep1rted that two drivers had been found dead
Two or three were compelled 10 abandon the caIs.
which were given in charge OF ether drvers in conse
gncnce OF the intense cod, but 10 one was hoz,n 10
death.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09

BOSTON, Jan. e-e a. m.-Wind n. W. Weather
clear. Thermometer l0' below zero
SpREGEELD. MISS, Jan. e--9 a. NJ Thermometer
lie below zero. Wind N. L. Weather elear ~,
NEW. YORK CRY. Jan. s-S q. m.-Wind ". w.
Weather clear Thermometer lOo below zero.
PHrIApELPHh. Jan. e-S a. m.-Wind n. Weather
clear. Thermometer l2o below zero
WASHINGTON, Jan. s-s q. n.-Weatler clear Ther'
mometer II above zero. - ,
BALrINonE, Jan. s-s a. m.-Weather clear. Wind
" w. Thermometer 90 below zero.
HaRIFoRD. COM. Jan. e-e q. m.-Weather clear.
Thermometer lGo below zero
NEW BRITAIN. CoNv, Jan. e-2 n. m.-Weather clear
Thermometer 200 below zero
EruABrTHPORT N. j., Jan. e.-Tho weather here u
bitterly cold The Thermometer at this hour % q. m
stands at l2o below zero. The river Is frozen over.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
Dentl, Of Eiiiuh n. Purdy.

The Democratic party OF the city of New-York
has lost one OF lid greatest celebrities by the death
of Elijah +. Purdy which occurred last night At Il
O'Clock, in consequence Of a severe cold. Mr..
Purdy was for many years one of the leaders and
pillars Of the Tammany wing OF The Metropolitan
Democracy and was popularly known as the
f" War-Horsc OF the Democracy" Outside the
city, he never obtained any considerable influence
either in his party or with the country. D..
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
How to Keep from Frecxiug to Death

10 TIE Elnr Il TIE " y fr'.aSa
SIR: IN experience OF 20 years in outdoor
travel has convinced me that the following is one OF
the most effective safeguards against freezing to DEATH
10 wlch go many persons. especially car drivers &C.
are liable during tie severe weather we are now bny
ing: qsio a ai box. made Of tin atcut l"SiO ncnes
and inches deep nnd III Il with boiling water; wrap
tie box IN old csrfcug and put IL on the car platform
where the driver can have hs feet in contact With H.
Tie wafer viii keep warm half day Iy keeping Tie
feet warn We avoid all Liability Of freezing 10 death.
WILLIAM 5. UAegELL
Neu- Yogk, Jaa. :. 1896
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
burning OF the Express steamer Liberty
Vessel and Cargo n Tetal Loss.
WA-H,yGrON. Monday. Jan.

,HN"IoN, MUuuh! JHH' :, IcVV.
The agents in Alexandria, Va, have received
Of the destruction by ire the steamer Liberty
Of the Express Line between Alexandria and philadel-
phis The fire occurred on Thursday night. between
2 and clock, of Cedar Point. the Potomac River
The vessel run in TO the Maryland shore and barely
reached Il in time 10 the lives Of the officers end
crew. The vessel and cargo were total LOSE the vessel
having burned 10 the waters edge before they left.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
From Nashvilie..Co,,ou-HaiIrondn nria ses
NASHVILLE. M0nCay, Jan. :, =

NASHVILLE. Monday, Jan. = lttV.
Cotton dali at l.c. fcf Middlings, beng The
highest pfco oiicIea transactions few. But Ate COZ
ton ls coming IN.
Tine BRIDGES on tie railroads which were damaged
m the late freshet arc nov repaired. and will DO ready
To- morrow for the passage Of Ja.As. lllougn bufI'
vii be received on tie 10Th.
The IneI 10 stil ialiiDg.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
N'-0'''''' : w,snrsros. Monday. Jan. e. 1896.
A pCnrAU or EDUCATION.

Tie State Educational Convention Of Illinois,
held n Joliet lat week. motion Of tho State Super.
intendent edoried unanimously resolution IN favor OF
The purcau OF fiacition prorosed by Mr.. p0nnely,
and called GpOn their Representatives In Congress ~
suetan snoh measure aud tIpoint,d tie president Of
the stats Normal University 10 confer with the Lduca
tonr Cony o. other States Similar reeoatona
have been aiOpicd unanimously ia the Etug ational
Conventions oi Michigan ana l1iiana National Ed
aIola ColyeA,iOL 10 meet III this otv IL talked Uf
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
Movements Of ocean Steamers.

HAtIrAx, " s, Monday Jan. /, ls66.
The steamship 81. David, from Liverpool for
Now.York. put In here for Goals this evening at 2
obliged to heaye TO for seven days. The ship Is all
right.
There are no signs of tic steamship Canada.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
From, Key West-Gcu. Scoit's Health.

FoRrsEss MONROE Monday. jan s-6p.m.
Arrived, steamer Empire City, from Key
West with the ID United States Cocred Infantry for
Washington.
Ger scot's health was improving. A reception was
extended him on New Years.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
From Fortress Nlonroc,

foSlEEss MONROE, Monday. Jan. 8, 1866
The brig John Gwin is ashore. Five vessels
reported wrecked on Hog Island have arrived here
leaking
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
Cry DEBTS IN MAssAcHUssrTs.--I The fol-
lowing are the public debts OF the several cities III Mas

At Philadelphia, on Sunday evening, Mr.,
Alexander Rein German Dy tlr,h Il man q orai'rs ~
rige md /, horsetainer by profession, was united N
mSrrisgc to Miss Hannah j. Duke, the Iowa Giant.
es Irr weight being aS5 n Among the bridal paf'!
were Chang and Eng, the Siames, twins.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
inauguration Of Gov. Cox Of Ohio.

CNcESATL MONDAY, Jas. e 1896.
Maior-Gen. j. ID. Cox was inGugurated Gov.
ornor Of Ohio at Columbus to-day at oclock.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09

The Rev. Nathaniel Hall OF Dorchester
Macs. was presented by members Of LII pafisl "''l
60 coo in cash az New Years gin.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
NARROW ESQ Pr PROM FREEZING TO DEATH

| NARROW ESQ PE PROM FhtbLiN" 1o fEh ih'
| ON Sunday night IN intoxicated man. nppafntly n
German was found lying on tie sidewalk IN Jersey
Citv in IN insonsibe condition. from tie Effects OF
drink and the cold lie was conveyed to the Station
House where he received every possbe attention from
DR. Hadden AID the police but up 10 ast night he had
not returned 20 consciousness, although considerably
improved, aad il 10 thought viii recover.
TIE COLD WEATHER. Wm. \. White
head. Executive Agent Of the New-Jersey Railroad
COMPANY who has lent n record Of the weather for
many years. reports that Sunday night last was the
coldcst OF any period since Ie47. In Newark at
ocoek Yesterday morning the thermometer stood ia
below zero The only weather approaching ih.s since
le47 was In January lsJ when the thermometer stood
Gt l2o and in January, 1859. when the Thermometer
stood AZ 1919 below Comnunipaw Cove, between
Jerrev CITY and tie rostlework Of the Northern Rail
yoad Of NewJersey embracing several hundred acres
Is ifozen over with solid ice, and affords line oppoT-
tcny 10 skaters Who may desire p!euiy of searooM.
Trg TFFrcT OF THE SEVERE CoLD.-A num-
be- Of the prisoners taken before the Police magistrates
Yesterday morning wele bagly fostbi'itp. one man
slch a condition that ampuaton will be Necessary
Willie others had their feet and fingers somewai frost
bitten. The unioitunaies in most cases were found by
the poce on the street In state Of noxiceiioD ana
had they not been taken into the respective stston
hoases weud probably have snccumbcd 70 the intense
cold Yoiterday they wese cent TO tue Commlssioners
of Charities and Correction by whom they were sent
70 Bellevue Hoar;al ghe1e they viii receive the neces
saIy .rentmepi.
FROZEN TO DEATH.-An inquest was yester-
lay lold br Coroner Collin, at No. % BanteIsi OF
tie body OF Ann Oakley, who was found dead yester'
day morning. The evidence went to show tnat ue
deceased lived with, and took Gaze o. an o.i iady
named Margaret Geaiy who il blind. On Sunday night
hey Law down together bed made upon IL" foor
The deceased having covering over her. During te
night the deceased got up and did not again return 70
bed In tbe morning she was found lying upon the
floor near the onter door quite dead and frozen eih
The iury rendered yerdc; OF death by freezing BE-
ceasedwss native Of Ireland, aged ~ years.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-09
BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.

Mr.. Blanc OF Maine made short, terse and
lucid speech In Committee OF the Whole in opposition
TO the proposed amcndmcn, the Constitution making
the number Of votere Tie basis ofrepesentaton by hm.
principally the ground ofthc yey unequal proportion
which in different States the number OF voters bear to
the aggregate population. lie advocated an amend.
rncnt inrodaoe1 by L.m fixing the basis VI repre-.
senaon Tie Whole number OF people except those who
on account Of race color excuded from civ and
political rights and privileges. His argument was
listened TO with great attention aud wei! rccelYed.