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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Majority and Minority Reports of the
Reconstruction Committee.
WAsHrNaroN, February 20.

WASHINGTON, February 2O.
Mr. Stevens (Pa.) from the Joint Committee
on Reconstruction, reported Joint resolution
that in order 10 close agitation on a question
which seems likely to disturb the action
of the Government as we'll as to quiet
the uncer ainty which exists In the minds
OF the people OF the eleven States which
have been declared to be IN insurrection, no
Senators or Representatives shall be admitted
into either branch OF Congress from either of
the SAID States until Congress shall have de-
clared such States entitled to such represen-
taton.
Mr.. Grider (Ky.) obtained leave to have read
a minority report. concluding with q resolution
declaring that the State of Tennessee Is entitled
to representation, ana that her Representatives
be hereby admitted on qualifying according to
law.
Mr.. Stevens said that there was an earnest dis
position untl yesterday 10 inquire into the Goa
they could admit the State to represen-
tation, but since yesterday, there mas
been such state OF things which has.
induced the Committee 70 consider
1t wholly out of their power to proceed further
without surrendering great principle, and
without surTendering the rights OF this body to
the usurpation of another power. He demanded
the previous question.
b Mr.. Rogers IN. J.), amid calls of order, de-
clared against the passage OF this resolution
under the gag rule
Mr. Stevens objected to Mr.. Grider making
the report. He said he could not consent, for
there was an earthquake around us, and he
trembled. and dared not yield.
There was much excitement and calls to order
during the proceedings
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FIRST Gail
PhiIndeInhia Trade Renort.

TUEsDAY, February 20 The movements in ira @
generally continue of an extremely limited charac-
ter and for some descriptions OF good it is difficult
TO give anything like rellaoe quotations..
CloveIseed is dull and prices dropping; small
sales at S7@7'50. In Timothy very little dong; we
quote at S425. Flaxseed is in limited Demand with
small sales at S295aS 90, decline.
Nothing doing in ouercltron Bark, but prices are
steady at s32 so " ton.
The Flour Market is duller than ever there being
total absence OF any demand for shipment, aud the
home trade purchase in small los only TO supply im-
mediate wants at So 25697 Tor -rne sos 25 for
extras SSG9 for Northwestern extra FAM vi S8 50
10 for fennsYvania and Ohio do. DO, and $11l9l3
for fancy brands according to qualit,. Moth ng
doing in Rye Flour or Corn Meal worthy of notca
The Wheat Market is almost at a stand and the
only sales reported were 1000 bushels prime red at
S216G2 25i white ranges from 80 % to $2'65 Rye
is ouL but prices steady $50. IN Corn but lit
tie doingj sales OF $500 bushe yellow at 68ag70c.
Oat quet, with sales OF 1000 bushels at 47c No
sales OF Barley or Malt.
Whisky continues excessively drll; we quote at
So 2l@2 20 iOr Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Eleven Men Frozen to Death.

From the Beaver Dam Wis.l Citizen, on.
We are permitted to copy the following from
letter written to Mrs. Reid by her sister, residing
near Hamilton, Fillmore county, Minn.:--
There was brother of Frank Ibberson (drug-
gist in Fox Lake, frozen to death on the 26th
ut., just at night, while going home from mill,
within hall a mile and in PLAN sighC of his own
house, which is one mile from here. Sunday
morning his son came to see ii he was here, as
he found the oxen at home. j told him at once
that he never would see his father alive again ii
he was not at home
George and our nearest neighbor and brother
went with him to find him, and found him on
Addison's land about halt q mile from here;
and they found as they were taking him from
the snow, bottle by his side, which probably
brought him TO his untlmely death. He leaves
wife and eight children, the oldest eighteen
years of age.
We have heard of ten other men who perished
in the same storm-six of them all together in a
sleigh froze as they were sitting in the sleigh.
Three other men had been to the timber and 1t
seems they could not keep up with their teams;
one was found, the others were not, the last
account we had; the one found was frozen in a
standing position. with both hands covering his
face within three rods of house.
There are some FIVE thousand more females
than naIa IA IOVUQl
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ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN NEWS.

The Closing of Ihe Special Commission
for the Fenian TriRls-rhe spanish
Authorities Officially Notified Of -Four
CbIIIRn PFivateOrs- Immense EnthWsi-
fam at Banquet Given to the AmerI-
can Minister I'm Russia.
PORTLAND, February 2O.-The foreign des
patches received by the steamer MordUtdn fur
nish the following items:-
ON closing the Special Commission for the
Fenian trials at Dublin, the Judges highly eulo-
gzed the proceedings. Judge Cannon, and the
adopted had been marked with moderation and
justice, and would be fully approved by the
country.
arrested at Connemara charged with Fenianism.
The spanish Governor OF Cadiz had been
notified by telegraph by the Spanish minister
at London that two vessels had left the Mersey
under Peruvian flags, but destined for prlva
teering. against Spain, under the Chllian nag
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The Feninna at PIttsbure.

PITTsBURG, February l0.-A Fenian mass
meeting was held here tonight. A military pro-
cession escorted General Sweeney and the sena-
tors to the hall, where they were received with
great enthusiasm. The hall was densely crowded,
and large numbers we're unable to gain admit
lance. r.,
Material aid was promised in large amounts to
carry on the war programme. The streets along
the route of procession we're lined with people.
Delegates are still arriving, and the fighting
element from the West is largely represented.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
OFFICE OF THE EVENING TELEGRAPH, I
Tuesday, February 20. 1866. Z I


The Stock Market opened rather dull this
morning, but prices are without any material
change Railroad shares are the most active on
the list. Reading sold at 5Ol@5OI, slight de
cline Pennsylvania Railroad at 55iD555, q
slight decline; Camden and Amboy, 1l9}, no
change; Catawissa preferred 3640365, slight
decline; common do. at 259, no change; Little
Schuylkilli at 31@3lt; Philadelphia and Erie at
29l@295, decline of 0; and Lehigh Valley at
634, an advance of Il. 534 was bid for Norris
town; 81 for North Pennsylvania: 26 tor Elmira
common; 80 for preferred do and 43 tor Northern
Central. Government bonds are firmly held at
full prices. 52Os sold at 1885, 6s of 1881 at 1O4S;
and 7'3Os at 99a@99s; 94t was bid for lO-4Os.
State and City loans are less active. Pennsyl-
vania 5s sold ut s5s, and new City 6s at 9l5.
In City Passenger Railroad shares there is
nothing doing. 70 was bid for Second and Third;
20 for Thirteenth and Fifteenth; 35 for Spruce
and Pine; 63 for West Philadelphia; 80 for Hes
tonville; rs for Girard College; IA for Ridge
Avenue; and 2SA for Union.
Canal shares are in fair demand. Lehigh
Navigation sold at 62i; Susquehanna Canal at
13; and schuylkill Navigation preferred at 29i;
20 was bid for schuylkill Navigation common;
114sfor Morris Canal preferred; 81 Tor Delaware
Division; and 67a for Wyoming Valley Canal
Bank shares are without change, Consolida-
ton was sold at Al. 2O5 was bid for North
America; 140 tor Philadelphia; 12O for Farmers
and Mechanics; 81 for Commercial; 2S for Me-
chanics'; 81 for Girard; 66 for Bank Of Com
merce; GA for City; 62 for Corn Exchange; and
55 for Union.
In OIL shares there was very little doing.
Ocean sold at 15s, and Maple Shade at 4S.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES To- DAY
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WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatches @ he Egen.ng Telegraph.

Special Dispatches TO the EUentng Telegraph, q ID
WASHINGTON, February 20.
Fenian Dele CATION and the President.
b. Doran Klllian, and number of the leading
Fenian chiefs of the 0'Mahony faction, waited
upon the President this morning, and had long
and satisfactory conversation with him in regard
to the movement in favor of irish independence.
MIR. Killan and the delegation will arrive in
your city this afternoon, and will be present and
speak at your Academy of Music, this evening,
alter George Francis Trains address,
The Richmond ''ExanIner'' Case.
1t is well understood here that the resuscita-
ton of the Richmond Examiner was ordered by
the President in direct opposition to the desire
OF General Grant, whose intentions TO suppress
disloyal newspapers hereafter are unequivocaliy
expressed in his late circular to his Department
commanders. The revocation of the order sup
pressing The E1dmiaer, while made by General
Grant, was virtually done by the President
10 whom Pollard appealed from the decision of
the LieutepantGeneral, and who, in an official
communication requested the latter TO permit
Pollard to resume the publication of his paper.
Among the assurances given the President by
Pollard OF his future good behavior was
written one reading as tollows:--''Mr. Pollard,
Of the Richmond Examiner, pledges himself to
support your administration hereafter as he has
done heretofore
Printing of Currency.
The Printing Bureau of the Treasury is now
engaged only upon the fractional currency, all
other Government issues having ceased except
the currency for the National Banks, which is
printed in New York The fractional currency
is nearly all printed dry, upon the hydrostatic
presses, in the Printing Division of the Treasury
Department. 1t is supposed that Secretary Nc
Culloch will cause the expected new issues for
the National Banks to be printed by the Printing
Bureau of the Department
Prize Money
is now ready for distribution to the crews of the
following vessels by the Treasury Department.
Oornubid, Princess Royal, Fort Jackson, Anleri-
can Flag, Fldmbedu, aud Odndndaigud.
DepOsiIarIes of PabIIc MOneyi.
The National Bank of Newbern, N. O., and
the First National Bank OF Hannibal, No.,
were to-day designated as depositaries of public
moneys.
General Lee at Arlington.
gentleman of this city having occasion to
pass throu2h Arlington at dusk on Saturday,
saw lonely figure standing with folded arms at
the foot of tree Struck with the sorrowful
attitude of the person, he walked past him, and
saw that it was Robert E. Lee, standing in the
street that passes through the middle of his old
estate. Mrs. Lee has applied to the President
for the restoration of this estate, which has yir
tually become National Union soldiers GENE.
tery. The expect alton is general that the Presi-
dent will order its restoration.
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Sailing of the g Santiago De Cuba.'

NEW YORK, February 2O.-The steamship
Santiago de Cuba, Captain Gerry W. Smith, be.
longing to the Opposition Line, +" sailed to-day,
carrying passengers TO San Francisco Among
the list of CABIN passengers we notioe the follow
ing from your city:--J. d. and W. @. Williamson,
Isaac Rubel, and Mr.. Durney, together with
quite number In the third cabin, all forwarded
here by W. A. Hamill, the Philadelphia agent OF
the Central American Transit Company.
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GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN.-This evening
George Francis Train, ESQ.,, will deliver at the
Academy of Music his former lecture on Down
with Free Trade and Toadyism to England, and
mp with the Irish Republic and American In
dustry.n The ADDRESS is the most erratic of the
MIR. Train. 1t is a defense OF Fenians and Anne
rican institutions. 1t behooves our friends OF
the Brotherhood to attend and prove that the
SANDER. It is only proper the Philadelphians
should be present, as we, of all others, are most
interested in protection to American industry.
The orator should, and will have, an imm snse
reception
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From Cincinnati.

CINonNATI, February 2O.-The extensive Gov
ernment barracks at Chattanooga were de-
stroyed by hre on Saturday last, with all their
contents. The Kentucky Legislature adjourned
yesterday
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General Lee at Arlington.
FROM BALTIMORE TO-DAY.
Presidents Veto Message-Attempt to
AssRSs1nato Fred Douglass, Etc.


Assassinate Fred ID Douglass, Etc.
Special Despatch to the EUening Telegraph.
BALTIMORE, February 20.
The Presidents veto OF the Freedmen's Bureau
bill gives pretty general satisfaction here. The
Union men of Maryland Will fully sustain him
on this question.
The Baltimore Gazette, the Southern organ
here, grumbles at Grants order regarding mis-
chievous newspapers, but very carefully and re-
spectiully on the subject, which argues favorably
for the order.
Fred. Douglass, the colored orator, alleges tha
some one snapped pistol at him whilst he was
going to the Northern Central Railway station,
on North Calvert street, on Sunday night. he
says one of the men standing at the corner OF
Baltimore street attempted the assassination.
Douglass instantly gave the alarm aud called
policeman for protection, but the assailants fed.
A colored companion of Douglass says he also
heard the man snap the pistol.
The baltimore Press on the Veto Message.
The American withholds any opinion, in con-
sequence of the lateneSs OF the hour in receiving
the message.
The Commercial publishes the message, but
Gays nothing.
The Gazette (secession organ) reioioes over
the Presidents 6rmness and his veto, and says:-
w . are sure luO pcOplO VI anu Ju6
conservative and law-abdng people of every
section of country will heartily endorse the mes
sage which the President has sent TO the Senate,
and in which he has given the reasons that have
constrained him TO veto the Freedmens Bureau
bill. His argument is irresistible, and the spirit
and temper Of the message are admirable. He is
standing here upon firm ground In this matter,
and he will be sustained by the American people
from Maine to Mexico, If he will but call them
to the rescue OF the Constitution and laws.
They are weary of the radicsIism
and self-seeking demagoguism of these
latter days; they want the freedom, se-
curity and peace that they once enjoyed, and
they will follow any man who labors to restore
to them these inestlmable blessings They are
as yet, troubled, because, they cannot see
whittier they are tending; but if Mr.. Johnson
would but uplift the banner of Constitutional
law and civil freedom, and carry it unfinch-
ingly to the front he would find that he has q
nailon by his.side., era, es v-t yrrts,- ,.rf.
| The Sun calls il the monstrous Freedmen's Bu-
reau bill, and then simply refers to the Presi-
| dents reasons for yetong IT.
The EUefing transcript approves OF it.
| The German Correspondent independently ap-
| proves. 1e.s r ..frH-I
The Wecker General sigels paper condemns
| the veto message.
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SPRING FASHION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the prettiest OF the spring scaris is the "Reine
Margarita." 1t is made of mazarne blue cash
mere, with a circlet or oval of margarites at
each end; the petals are white and the hearts
yellow. The white and yellow are worked In
floss silk, but may be worked in silver and gold
thread. These latter, though more brilliant,
are not so chaste, and consequently not so
much in keeping with the name of scarf. When
the margartas describe an oval line, the two
ends are Joined at the top by q simulated two
heart knot; the long fringe which finishes the
ends is made of white and yellow silk, waved in
imitation of young lambs wool. 1t is tied at
the throat in 8. slip-knot, which is warm and
comfortable and does not crush or wrinkle the
scarf. Another pretty novelty is the "Oak-leaf
Boa" This piquant little thing consists entirely
OF knitted leaves, strung on a knitted web two
inches wide. 1t may be made in various shades,
OF yellow, blue, green or violet. "The Hunga-
rian collar" is another Of the spring novelties,
and one that cannot fail to become favorlte
with the ladies. It may be attached to any
house, school, walking, or riding dress with
which it will harmonic in color; and, that it
may be the most serViceable ladies VINO intend
having but one should get that made up in black
velvet
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CAPTURED PAPER.--During the Rebellion
Quantity of English banknOte paper, intended
for the enemy, was captured by our blockaders,
and transferred TO the Treasury Department.
This paper is now used as envelopes for packages
Of United States currency. Many of the circu-
lars emanating from this department are printed
upon this paper. - Washington Chronicle.
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Arriyal of the ssBeIgian.,

PORTLAND, February l9.-The steamship Bel
gida, from Liverpool on the lst inst, arrived at
this port at 8 o'clock this morning.
The steamer ST. Laurence from London, has
arrived.
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From Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February l9.--The billiard
tournament still continues, but it excites very
little interest. The first game tonight, carom,
500 points, was between Choate, of Cincinnati,
and Myers, of Memphis. Myers 5OO Choate 456.
The second game was similar, between Brown, OF
Nashville, and Barrett, of Memphis. Barrett
500, Brown S62. Third game, French carom, so
points, between Roberts and Kavanagh. Roberts
so, Kayanagh 28.
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a POSTHUMOUS LETTER FROM
ADMIRAL PARBJA.

u.e.. nso.. G.O,, GtO., A,o.. ETC., Etc.
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"A promising son of United States Senator
TrumbUll was instantly killed, on the 10th inst,
at the Chicago stock yards. An accident oc-
CURED to the locomotive on which he was riding,
by which he was crushed to death,
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THIRD EDITION
EU r OP e.
s~~~~~~>N~>oN~S~~Nv~>~~>,o~~~~
ADVICES TO THE Sta INSTANT.
.-~-~~-~~-~~-,~~~~~-,->>~>.--~--~~--
CT OSE OF THE SPECIAL FENIAN
COMMISSION.
~c~~o~o>-oy~y>~~.>~~~~>o-,--~~~
Minister Clay'S Entertainment at
ADvICEs TO THE Sta INSTANT.
Minister Clay'S Entertainment at
st. Petersburg.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

THE QUEENS SPEECH.
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There are some FIVE thousand more females
than males in Lowell.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-20
Board OF Common Council.

The Board met at the usual hour. All the
members present except Messrs. Stewart, Hall,
and HerreIl.
The following bills were introduced and re-
fsrred; By Mr.. Anderson, bill to pay for work
done on Pennsylysnia avenue, between Second
and Four and half streets west by Mr.. Mead,
bill to take up and relay the gutter on First
street east from to street north, and bill to
curb and pave Fourth street east from East Cap {.
itol street to street northi by Mr.. TAlbert, a
bill to grade and gravel | street south from
Eleventh to Thirteenth street east, and to con :
sruct an arch at the Intersection Of street south
and Twelfth street.
MT. Dudley submitted a resolution again re-
questing the Mayor to transmit the returns Of
the special elections In Washington and George
town on tho question OF negro suffrage, &c.
Adopted.
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GALE OF MEDICINES BELONGING TO
~ THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE

MEDICAL PuRvKYoR's OFFICE,
WAsHiSdroE, ID. C., February 0, 1886.
An auction sale Of Valuable Medicines no longer
required by the Medical Department Q. s. Army,
will be held In this city on THURSDAY, the arst
day OF March next. aud succeeding days, II neoes-
sary, a. 10 O'Clock, a. m, at the warehouses To-
Gated on Judiciary Square, Fifth and Z streets,
back Of the City Hall.
The Medicines are In the original packages,
and the attention Of the trade Is invited to this
sale, which will embrace the following principal
articles, viz:
suiphurlo Ether, 800 lbs. Alcohol, 800 bottles ;
Compound Spirits Of Ether, 800 lbs Simple
Cerate, 700 lbs. Chloroform, 800 lbs. Fluid
Extract OF Buehu, $50 lbs. Fluid Extract Of Chi
ehona 800 lbs. fluid Extract Of Ipeeacuanha,
$50 lbs. Fluid Extract Of Rhubarb, $50 lbs :;
Mass Hydrarg. $50 lbs. DoVar's Powder, $50
lbs. Cod Liver Oil, !, 200 bottles Camphor Pills,
T. 900 dozen; Compound Cathartic Pills, 5000
dozen Opium Pills, !, 600 dozen; Iodide Of
Potassium, 300 lbs. Rhubarb, 800 lbs. Powdered
Rhubarb, $50 lbs. Syrup Of squill 800 lbs. /;
Compound Spirits Of Lavender, 800 lbs. beside
other articles. Upward Of sixty articles Of the
hatsrfa hedfca In lots similar to the above, will
DO offered for sale.
Catalosues containing a complete list, with
full particulars, will be ready by the 18th inst.
Terms: Cash, In Government funds.
Five days will be allowed to purchasers In re-
moving their property.
Surg. U. 8. A., Medical Purveyor.
G. W. BoTELER, IT,,
feS'lU Auctioneer.
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FOR SALE.
SALE OF GOVERNMENT WOOD.


- OIIiCh OF CHfkf QUARrERMAgTRR,
Corner Penn. avenue and l6I< street,l
WARRINGTON, d. c., Fob. O, 1865,
By direction Of the ouartermaster General o.,
9. A., sale will be made In this city and Alex.n.
dria, commencing THIS DAY, Of 10, O0O) Twenty
Thousand Cords Of Wood, In quantities from "
to 10 cords, to any and all persons desiring 70
SAID wood Is thoroughly seasoned, Of good
quality, and is mixed In proportion Of about one
third Oak and two.thirds Pine, and will be sold
a the rate Of ls6l sig dollars per cord, al the
ooyernment Wood Yard, on Maryland avenue,
In Warrington in the tear Of the Smithsonian In /.
stltute, al Fourteenth street Park; near the Long
Bride, In Washington, and Kendall Green, ~
one mile north Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail !.
road Depot and at the rate (t6) Eve dollars per
cord, at the Government Wood Yard, one eighth
Of mile north Of Alexandra, on the wash
ington aud Alexandria railroad.
Orders upon the Wood Yards can be obtained
only on cash payments; upon Washington yards
during once hours at this once, and upon Alex
andria wood yard from Brevet Major James
Gleason, A. Q. NJ, on the premises, between the
hours OF . O'Clock, an, and IL o clock noon.
Arrangements have been made for the prompt
delivery OF the wood to any part Of Washington
and Alexandria at the rate OF (tl) one dollar per
cord, and to any part Of Georgetown at (tl .a5)
one dollar and twenty Ave cents per cord, In sd
dition 10 above rates.
Purchasers will be required to remove their
wood from the yard within Eve days from date
Of order.
N. I. LUDINGToN,
Colonel and Chief ouartermaster,
febS'1st Department Of Washington.