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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
Opposition to Negro Testimony in North
Carolina.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 1.-The House of Commons
continued to-day the consideration of the bill re-
latng to the Freedmen. Speeches were made for and
against allowing them to testify. No vote was taken
The outside feeling is adverse to allowing negroes
to testify in the Cnnrts
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

The NaIEImOFe SCWIlE WachIne AGENCY
is what has long been desired in our city-a place
where all the standard machines of all the valuable
manufactures can be examined into
WHERE all the machines with their various i'm
proyements explained; WHERE there is no par
tiality to any particular machne WHERE a thorough
trial Is given to every machine purchased and ex-
changed, if desired and WHERE every machine is
warranted and sold at Factory Prices.
Special attention paid to the repairing of all kinds
Observing machines. Also, sewing machines for rent.
FRED'K W. WILD,
ja2i-1y lstp co rs West Baltimore street.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
FmnOrtapt fO NarirarS

HALIFAX, Jan. 3l.-Blunt's Coast Pilot incorrectly
reports the Cape Race and Cape Pine lights as
changed. No alteration has been made in them.
The Cape Race light is a fixed and the Cape Pine
light revolving one
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
Judicial appointments.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 3l.-The Hon. Joseph Allison
has been appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Judge Oswald Thompson. and the Hon
W. S. Pierce has been appointed to fill the place of
Judge Allison in the Court of Common Pleas
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
Auction Sale of Groceries at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 1.--Sold at auction this morn
ing 225bags ofRio coffee at cts; 9 bbls refined
sugars at 12617 cts 129 bbls. refined syrups S9993
cts.; 20 hhds Cuba sugar at 1114@9124 cts; hhds.
Porto Rico moasses 5@56 cs so tierces Trinidad at
IA cts and 10 hhds Matanzas at 3S cts the latter two
for cash.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
u. = Senator from t;eorm;a
FROM WARRINGTON.

MILLEDGEyILLE, Jan. 31.-Mr. johnson accepts thc
position of United States Senator, to which he wa
elected BY the Legislatnre of Genrgin
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
The Apprehemded Eenials Raid ON Canada

ALTOONA, c. w, Feb'y lit is understood that
ample precautionary measures against Fenian raids
are being taken by providing for speedy concentra-
ton of volunteers.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
FllnSi. Stevens and the Constitutional
Amendment

Tie closing speech of Thal. Stevens on the Con-
stitutional amendment, which passed the House day
before yesterday. the most bitter and denunca-
tory Of any of the ucrances Of that saturnne
gentleman. The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times thus describes the scene in the
House. after the demand for the previous question
had been sustained:
Mr.. Stevens then had an hour, as chairman of the
r.mttce, in which to close the debate and he pen
c'iied out his time to hs own taste. lie gave Mr..
>cheRck five minutes in which to the House TO
come to square vote on his substitute. Another
Hye minutes to Mr. benjamin o. Missouri, who eX-
p aimed that as Missouri had dIslrauchSed rebels
suffrage basis of representation would cut her down
from nine members to five.
The scene now became invested with much dra-
matte interest. Knots of members in earnest CONVEX
aou were scattered over the hall the galleries bent
forward to catch every word; the matter coming
to point blank issue, and members preparing
TO meet it. When MIR Beriamin's five minutes had
expired, Mr. Stevens to make the final speech
IN favor OF the amendment, lie mad the whole sub
jet 4t his mercy, fora chairman of the committee he
could use Up his Whole time, and there would, under
tcpreylOus question, be Oppor unity orrcpy; and
therefore, was surprised to hear MIR. Stevens
e Sh fulI Of the same passion aud ha,rad that as
swaycd his judgment all through the wan: speechin
which there was no a'gumtn n N iaYuT of his PROPOSE
tun, which was norePyto any of the objections urged
against 1T speech which was trade OF denuncla-
ton Of all those who exhibit the least magnanimity
toward the South, aQd which was full OF contemD-
u0Us and sarcastic aliusions towards the President.
No one knows better the OF w!arhful expetives,
and Mr.. Stevens used them. lie denounced a, infa-
nous basI Hcmy the sentiments u tered by Mr.. Ray
mnnd where the latter sgeaks Of the courage and de-
Notion shown on both sd,S dullns he war as low
the common glory and admiration Of the country,
and Tor this utterance he invoked the ehosty 81 irs
OI the fallen to rise from their and haunt the
gentleman until they scared his eycb%s.
such was Mr.. stevens reply to arguments: The
President Pundlt, end magnaulmouS sentiments
infamous blasphcmy.' Such were the sentiments
which drew from one Of the most prominent, bravo
and patr.utic general officers of the war this
acut: "Huc, Uttcmuces have no longer the melt of
Gurlt aIi died uuheialasd, puts such rhetoric to
cha Nm hut fEy g.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
The Post Office

The following orders have been issued by the Post
master General:
Marylaad.-Re establish Germantown Montgom-
cry county, and appoint James E. Williams post
master.
Appointments-M. L. Day, postmaster New Lon
DON Frederick county, vice Joseph Lowe resigned
Townley B. Robey, Eostmaster, Robeystown Prince
Georges county vice A. V. Robey resigned
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

Gold Pens.
IN the selection Of rife another important matter
is. that she should write well. A lady who negects
to cultivate this accomplishment is unlikely de-
fcicnt in other essential qualities. "-CHEsTEEFIELD
Gifts for the Girls; gifts for the Boys;
useful gift, not useless toys
Something to have, something to hold;
Suitable, too. for young and old
A Good Gold Pemg
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
Secretary of the Tresury.

THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Representative Darling of New York. several
days ago introduced bill to amend the act regulat-
ing the carriage of passengers in steamships and
other vessels. 1t presents the number of passen-
gers which may be lawfully taken on board any
ship vessel exclusive of the bona fde first cabin
passengers, and excluding for the purpose of this
act, the portion of the vessel so appropriated. The
space prescribed in the poop deck houses and in
the upper. lower, and between decks, is 100 cubic
feet of their capacity In the upper between decks,
one passenger to every ll0 cubic feet and in the
lower between decks one to every 120 cubic feet.
For every passenger assigned to, placed or brought
therein in of the proper numbers, the master
or other person in command of the vessel is to be
subject conviction to the fines and penalties pro-
vded namely $50, and may also at the discretion Of
the judge be imprisoned for period not exceeding
six months. Passengers and their personal luggage
to be landed at such place within the port may
be directed by the Collector other chief officer of
the Customs provided that such direction shal not
in anywise interfere with the provisions the health
laws of the State: And, if any such passengers are
landed contrary to the direction of the Collector
other chief officer of the Customs, the master and
owners of the vessel shall severaly forfeit and pay
the United States, the sum of $500.
There are other amendments proposed to the pas
senger act, including one for ascertaining the dimen
siOns of the vessel.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

Gold Pens,
In solid Gold Holders!
In solid Silver HoldersI
Suitable for Ladiesl
Suitable for Gcntlemenl
Twill please the ladies and the men.
Each line they write they'll bless the pen;
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ,oaste-
A Good Gold Pea!i
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
Gold Pans.

In Gold mounted Rubber Uoldersl
In desk Holders of every varietyl
Put up III cases of rich velvet for presents,
Ar WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
II. Y. RLAEEENEY 81 Co,
GOLD Pen MANUFA ACTURERs,
del5-tf l25 Baltimore Street. first floor, up stairs
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT

PASSAGE OF MR.. TRUMBULL's AMENDMENT
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

Colonel 7. B. Roy, late chief of staff to
General Hardee has become associate editor of the
Selma (AIa.) Messenger.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
XxxIXTH CONGRESS.
Another Constitutional Amendment.

Bill Guaranteeing Protection to Citizens.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

Amount of debt less cash in Tres 716 S9S 15263
The foregoing is correct statement of the public
debt, app from the books and Treasurer re-
turns in the Department, on the lst of Feb, 1866.
HUGH MCCU LLOCH,
SanrntarN of the
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

=, A TRIFLE BEHIND THE TIMEs.-Near the close Of
the last session of the British Parliament bill was
introduced for clearing the stautebOok OF all use
less membranes, such as laws which have become
imperative from various causes. The period covered
py ms bill extends from the revolution of 1858 to the
tenth h year OF the reign of George III. One bill
rked Tor repeal passed in the ninth year of the
rega ot queen Anne, and is entitled for the preser
Eatoh oi white and other pine trees growing in her
MaJestys colonies of New Hamps ire, the Massa-
9hnsrIts fld 9 9aB and the province of Maine Rhode
cSnnty au plantation the Narraganstt
England, ana New York and New Jersey, in Ameri-
ca, for the mastlng her Majesty's navy.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

LATEST TELEGRAPH news
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
F ROM E u ROPE.
Three Days Later News.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AFRICA.
Foundering at Sea of Steamer London.
lbr. WOOiey, Bishop of Sidney, and G. w.
Brooke, the Actor, Among tlae Lost.
SEARCHING FOR HEAD CENTRE STEPHENS.
EMPEROR NAPOLEON AND MEXICO.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR RETURN OF TROOPS.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

"A family in Portland rejoices in the DOS.
session of hen -four years old She perform:
her egg-laying duties regularly,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

Blockade of COquimbO Raised by the Sue
cessOF OF Admiral Pareja-4ttempt 30
capture "a Chiiian Steaner-Brislx Trade
in thiii-RefoFms by the Peruvian Die
tat0F.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
Special Session.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 81, 1856


II 7 II.
BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac
River Tide Water Canal Company. To provide fo1
the revaluation and reaSesment of property in this
State To provide for the sale of the 300 shares o
more and Ohio Railroad Company. Mr. Trail of
fered Joint resolution that the stock should be sold
only by the assent of all tie members of the Board
of Public Works, the Governor, Comptroller and
Treasurer, which passed uranimously.l To sci
the bank stocks owned by the State. Also all the
Ways and Means, with the exception of the bin tC
exempt the State bounty bonds from State county 01
municipal taxation. The bill was ordered to thirG
reading, but a motion to suspend the rules to put i
on its final passage rejected.
The bill to sell the State tobacco warehouses was
not taken up.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-02

A Joint resolution to amend the Constitution so as
year, was passed. The resolution was first passed
for $ 0O0 by vote of 20 to 3 but at the request
the lieutenant Governor it was reconsdered, and
passed unanimously. A bill was reported to amend
the charter of the Baltimore Chrome Company The
militia bill was made the order of the day for Friday
at o'clock
The provision of the Constitution which prohib 5
tho Legislature from receiving any new business
within ten days of the close of the session. has dimin-
ished the number of bills coming up for action in
both Houses.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-17

The UNION RAILROAD AND TRANS
PORTATION COMPANY via Pennsylva-
MIA ALLENTOWN route), Steubenville, Ohio
and Indiana Central Railroads, mas per
fected arrangements by which 1t can oHer
a reliable lfi-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-05-17

This Express is now ready for business.
Through receipts given and time guaran-
teed nv w. H. DARLING, Agent,
No. 265 Broadway, New York.
o. w. ABBOTT, Agent,
No. Is State Street, Boston.
BROWN, DUNKERSON Il CO.,
feb27tf Agents, Evansville, Ind.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19

FLIGHT oFTHE FLYING FIsH.-Mr. Horace
ccty OF Natural History, has brought for
ward additional evidence ia relation to the
manner in which the fight of these fishes is
sustained, The so.called flight has been AS
serted by some naturalists to be only long
leap, the fish projecting itself from the water
by vigorous action of the tail, just as the
salmon does in ascending falls, the large fms
acting as parachute, but never as wings
after the manner of birds. A few observers
have claimed that they really flew, Mr.
Mann's observations sustain this last view,
as appears from the following facts. These
fishes leave the water at very low angle, of
only five or six degrees, and during their
flight change their direction so as to rise
over the crests and descend into the hollows
of the waves. The motion of the fins was
distinctly seen under favorable circumstances
as when they flew near the ship and the
sunlight struck upon them so as to be re-
tiected to the eye The motion is not con
stant but somewhat intermittent, though
kept up during the whole flight The extent
of their vibrations is quite small and is indi-
Gated by more or less shady space, or
glimmering, which corresponds with the arc
through which they move. In some instances
they few to the distance of seventy-tiye or
a hundred yards, barely touching the water,
from time to time, and at others thirty or
forty yards without touching it at all
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
Avs or DELAwARE. !

Sections and II Of an act sni,isd "An act reg tian0
ihe sac Of Iapg eating Liquors, d 2 passed al DopsT,
March g. 1861 as amended ty aefqf February l3 1876
SEcil0sa u any tlvern-k.epar, lie keeper u any
aehouse, OF YetnAlng house, shall suffer person
continue drinking aud ppine ia his house
person u remain in his housei shall knowingly suffer
any upon which anything al value Is hettol or
hazarded to e played IN hs house itA dependencies
Oh II the keeper uf ANY aehousu, Nietualng house
shall sell any intoxicating liquors. except ale, other
mali liquors. lie shA upon epuVstton thereof by ndict
ment forfeit aud pay for the hrgi offence fue OF NIFTY
dolArs besides costs aud 10 default of payment thereof
shall e Imprisoned no, less than more than Fix
months, nni for the second offence shalt forfeit pay
line Of seventy Ave dollars bt4iss costs and In de
lanl OF yent shall ba imlsOned not less than three
nor more ihan twelve months, and for the third offence
shall forfeit and phy fne Ut hndred dollars be-
sides costa and In default Of payment thereof shall be
Imprisoned not efs than six or more than TIVE months
AMI eurh hird conviction shalt alHO fps0 + ci1 work
forfeiture u his or her canse and ha she shall ba
re llcsnsed for ihe time ct iye yeaH from the tms of
such third conviction.
FICTION II. II any person shall keep tivorn ale
house, or vetnalling house without valid license AS
equet by this act or II any other than the
ar or Manufacturer Of Intoxicating liquors from ffuit
grain, the products OF his own t0i, or nf which hs
may be possessed, mentioned In the preceding section
OF this act shall. without having valid license tnets-
f. as prescribed by this act sell any Inxlcaiug liquors
6Y maasura OF quart or upwards or il Any person
beng licensed taFernkeeper, keeper of alahOuaa ar
victuAlling house. wi tho privilege of ielng int6y
eating liquors under the pruy II this act shall es
Auy Intoxicating liquors by any less than
quart, such person sha upon conviction thereof by
detment, Forfeit aud pay fr the first offence Ana OF
hundred dollars, besides costs and in default III
payment thereof shall be Imprisoned not less than nix
nor moro than twelve months, and for a second or any
subsequent oiienea shall irlct AMI pay hne Of tw1
hundri do r btstes costs, aud lu ietaut OF payment
ihersof shan h prsoned not than uils MOI more
! lhin twel,c months.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Catharine Burns died in New York on
Tuesday, from blow inflicted by her hus.
band with block of wood
Roger Lamb, who recently murdered his
wife in New York, died at the Island Hos
pital on Tuesday.
A soldier, whose upper jaw, right arm
and right leg had been shot away in battle,
was recently put off train in Ohio. No
money.
The story that an attempt had been made
to assassinate Judge Underwood in Rich.
mond, is pronounced by the Times to be un-
true.
A couple of houses were almost demolish.
ed in st. Louis on Sunday week, by gas
explosion. 1t is said by the st. Louis papers
TO have shaken the ground like an earth
quake. Two persons only were injured.
In London, the other day, ferocioui
game-cock few at child and pecked it 81
severely on the head that death resulted.
A row took place among party of Fenian
on the Hudson River Railroad, on Wednes
day night. They helped themselves freely
from the milk cans on the train, and after
wards obtained drinks at the bar of the Tivol
Hotel without paying. Two men, it is allege,
were thrown from the train, one of whom
is believed 10 have been fatally injured.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19
DEATH oE GEN. cAss.

Hon Lewis Cass died at Detroit, Michi-
gan, on Sunday, the 18th, inst, at the age
of eighty-three years. General Cass was
about the last, if not the very last, of a
schoolot great men who controlled national
affairs for a long time. Clay, Webster, Clay
ton, Calhoun, Marcy, Buchanan Everett,
Benton, Wright-these, and such as these,
were his associates, and if he did not stand
as chief in such a galaxy, it is certain that
he occupied the most distinguished seconda-
ry place. He has filled many high positions,
both under the State and National Govern
ments, with marked credit,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19
coNeRnssIoNAI1 SUMMARY.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1

THURSDAY, JUNE H.
In the United States Senate, on Thursday
a bill providing that appointments IN inc
Pay Department of the Navy shall be made
from the Acting Assistant Paymasters OF
the Navy who have performed duty during
the war, was passed. A bill to regulate the
appointment of officers in the navy, creating
the offlce of Admiral, &c, was passed. Ad-
journed.
In the House OF Representatives, the bill
to establish an assay office in Portland, Ore
gon, and to discontinue the branch Mints at
Dallas City, Oregon, Charlotte, North Caro-
lima, and Dahlonega, Georgia, was passed.
The conference committee on the bill for the
disposal of the public lands for homestead
actual settlement in Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida, made n
report, which was agreed to. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10.
In the United States Senate, on Friday,
Mr.. Sherman made personal explanation
in regard to a statement in the New York
Tribune, and denied that he is the organ OF
the Treasury Department A resolution TO
permit the Quartermaster General TO pay
the citizens of Berkeley and Jefferson coun-
ties, West Virginia, for stores furnished to
the army, was passed. The joint resolution
relative to the Paris Exposition was taken
up, and the amendment to appropriate S25,
600 for the erection of buildings for the dis
play of American articles was agreed to.
The resolution was then adopted. The
Presidents veto of the bill authorizing the
New York and Montana Iron Mining Com
pany purchase certain lands reserved from
sale, and not now in the market, was re-
ceived, read, and ordered to be printed Ad.
iourned until Monday.
In the House OF Representatives, Mr..
Spaulding offered resolution to appoint q
special committee to Investigate the assault
upon Mr. Grinnell by Mr.. Rousseau Agreed
to. The bill to pay bounty to certain Indian
regiments was passed; also the Senate bill
to regulate the appointment of paymasterf
in the navy A large number of private
bills for the relief of army and navy officers
and for the widows of soldiers, etc, wat
passed. Adjourned.
SATURDAY, JUNE i6.
The United States Senate was not in ses
sion on Saturday,
In the House Of Representatives, MIR
Stevens gave notice of his intention to intro
duce resolution to instruct the COMMITTEE
on Foreign Affairs to inquire into the pro
priety of loaning to the Republic of Mexico
$4,000, 900, to prevent the establishment 0
a monarchical government, and made I
speech in favor of the proposition.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-19

CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

The meetings Of this body were held at
nesday and Thursday, the 9th and 7th inst
There was large attendance of members
from the different parishes throughout the
Diocese. Many interesting questions were
discussed, without anything very important
being determined upon. Mr.. Solomon NJ,
Curtis, of Newark, was chosen Secretary,
and Mr.. Samuel Candy, OF this city, Trea-
surer. The great majority of the various
committees and officials were reelected
unanimously, The Bishops Address pre-
sented very gratifying account of church
growth during the past year. the number OF
accessions to membership being larger than
has ever been reported in Delaware II
contained also summary of his acts during
the twenty five years OF his Bishopric, show
ing very great increase in everything since
the time Of his consecraton, and offering O
most encouraging prospect for the future
Appropriate resolutions We're adopted by
q rising vote in view of the fact of his hav
ing completed SO many years of his Episco
pate. Fitting mention was made of tn,
death Of Bishops Potter and Burgess, and o
Admiral DUPONT. The new parish at Chris
tiana was admitted into union with the Con
vention. There is, we believe, but one va
cancy in any Of the parishes or missionar,
stations, and this is expected to be filed yer!
shortly. There were several religious ser
vices held in connection with the Conven
ton in which nearly all of the clergy par
ticlpated. The excellent music by the choir
of Emmanuel Church formed prominen
feature in all oi them. The people of Ney
Castle were most hospitable in their entel