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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

A GIFT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES !---The Gift
Enterprise, started mt Milwaukee, has turned
out just as we anticipated-as all such
schemes have done, and are intended to do
"A grand sl1iRdle no small proportions.
The $4,000 greenback prize and the $4,000
in 7-30 bonds have been heralded as being
drawn by two citizens the latter prize to
be divided among fom persons.
Now for the sequel: A dispatch, this
morning, says;
"Milwaukee is excited over gift concert
and lottery swindle just exploded in that
city. 1t was the Great Northwestern Gift
Concert; Ludlum, Hale & Co., proprietors.
On the day Of the drawing it was discovered
that all the money of the concern received
in payment for the tickets---over $4,000 in
all---had been drawn out of the bank, and
that Aaron Ludlum, the senior partner, had
mysteriOusly disappeared. No gifts have
been distributed, and all the ticket-holders,
who are scattered through Wisconsin, Min
nesota and Northern Illinois, find them
selves sold. The police are in pursuit of
Ludlum, and the rest of the firm are now in
custody"
Ticket holders in similar enterprises
dreaming of prizes in city mansions stock
farms, dashing family carriages, immense
piles of greenbacks, and all that will
please make a note on'tl
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

5 warranted TO be the only preparation
inown to cure Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
asthma, Who0ping Cough, Chronic Coughs
Consumption, Bronchitis and Group. Be
ng prepared from Honey and Herbs, it is
lealing, softening, and expectorating, and
suitable forall affections Of the
Throat and Lungs. For sale by Druggists
fans
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16
Business ayOtirts.
' Doctor
STRICLAND'S
| TONIC.
DYSPEPSIA
DIR. STRIcKLAND's

n N----------------D TONIC Is cOncen-
rated preparation of Roots and Herbs, with
hntiacids and carnnatlvcs to strengthen
the stomach and nervous system. II Is n
tion, Nervousness. Loss of Appetite, Acidi-
ty Of the stomach, Flatulency and Debility
IL is not alcoholic, therefore particularly
suited for Weak, Nervous and Dyspcptic
persons. For sale by all Druggists every
where at 81 per bottle.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

ts- 81 50-Duck Linen Suits, Custom
made, can be had at the Eagle Clothing
Store, llS Main Street, for 81 50-Coat,
Pants and Vest
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

EB-A desolating hail storm swept over a
portion of Dekalb county, H., on the Sd
inst, which destroyed ripe crops and prop
erty Of various kinds, worth about 100000.
1t was heaviest in the village of Sycamore
and the adjacent agricultural region. Hail
stones of seven inches in circumference,
fell thickly, totally running whole fields of
wheat and corn, killing stock, smashing
windows, and severely injuring children.
One gentleman, who lives at Byron, Mr.. A.
o. Campbell, informs us that he can count
up of his own knowledge, nearly 10000
acres Of corn thus destroyed, and he thinks
there are not less than 10000 acres of that
crop thus ruined in that county alone.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

eS- One of the most prominent under
takers in Cincinnati, Patrick Sullivan, died
with ol,,irr,, m, fpun,,iia,s ni,rht
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16
LETTER FROM HON. o. l., hALLANDIGHAMs
GmARD House. PHILADELPHIA,
August l3, 1866.

August IN, lSOo. }
To the Chairman of the National Union Conyen.
tion Philadelphia:
SIR: have this day received from the
National Union Convention, through the
Hon. VIM. $. Groesbeck, Chairman of the
Joint Ohio delegation TO Your Convention,
ticket of admission as delegate from that
State. The Hon. George w. Cook, Chair
man Of the Democratic delegation from
Ohio, has also communicated % me the fol-
lowing this morning, adopted by the dele
CATION;
ResOlped, Unanimously by the Ohio Dem
ocratic delegation, that we recognize the
right of Hon. Clement l.. Vallandigham, IA
duly elected delegate from the Third Com
gressiOnal District of Ohio, to hold seat
in that Convention; that we should regard
his exclusion from such seat as an unjust
aud unreasonable infringement of the rights
Of the Democracy of said District, aud are
ready TO stand by him In the assertion OF
his rights aud the rights of his constituents:
that we indOrse most cordially the purity
and patriotism of his motives, and His fit-
ness IN every way 10 seat la said COnVen-
tiOn, yet for the sake of harmony and good
feeling In the same, and In the great ends
for which it Is called, we consent 10 his
Withdrawal from seat in the Convention.
II, In his Judgment his duty tO his constitu-
ents shall Justify such withdrawal"
Yielding 10 my own deliberate cOnVic-
tions of duty and right 10 the almost unan-
imOus opinion and desire of friends, whose
wisdom and soundness of Judgment, and
sincerity and purity of motives | may not
question, 10 the end that there shall be no
preteNt from any quarter for any contro.
yerted question or disturbing element IN
the Convention 10 mar its harmony, or hin-
der in any way the results 10 the cause of
the Constitution, the Union aud public lib.
erty, which shall follow from its delibera-
tions and action, hereby withdraw from
the Ohio Democratic delegation, aud de-
cline taking my seat In the Convention.
am profoundly conscious that the sane
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-16

What brilliant opening for the editor OF
the Dayton JouraGl---rare indeed l---and
rare talents to fill it, The right man in the
right place
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

hostilities ceased. When the courts are
open, and alllaws can be peacefully admins
tered and enforced IN those States whose
people rebelled against the Government
when thus peace shall have come in fact and
in law. the persons now held IN military
custody as prisoners Of war. and who NAV
not have been tried and convicted for ofTan.
ces against the laws Of war, should be trans
ferred to the custody Of the civil AUTHORITIES
of the proper districts TO be tried for such
high crimes and misdcmeanors as may be
alleged against them
think it is the plain duty of the Presi
dent TO cause criminal prosecutions to be
instituted before the proper tribunals, and
at all proper times, against some Of those
who were mainly instrumental in inaugura-
ting and most conspicuous in conducting the
late hostllitIes. | should regard It as a
direful calamity, if many whom the sword
has spared, the law should spare also but I
would deem it more direful calamity still
if the Executive, in performing his constitu-
tional duty of bringing these persons before
the bar of justice to answer for their crimes.
should violate the plain meaning of the
Constitution or infringe in the least particu-
lar the living spirit of that instrument
| have the honor to be, most respectful
Is, JAMES SPEED.
Attorney General
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Fisheries of Penns,lvania.

One of the most respectable assemblages
Of citizens of Pennsylvania, that has been
convened in the State capital for many years
was that of the delegates to the Fish con-
vention which met in the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday. Six hundred dele
gates presented credentials as representa-
tives of different localities. 1t was compos-
ed Of earnest and energetic men. met to-
gether for the advancement Of an object in-
volying questions of almost vital import
ance to the masses of the people. At all
times, the question of cheap food is worthy
the attention of the business man and the
legislator, and any movement calculated to
secure this economy in the price Of the nee
essaries Of life, is deserving the support of
influential men of all parties
The opening of the Susquehanna river to
the free passage Of fish, by the alteration of
the dams now obsaucting that stream and
its tributaries, has for years past been felt
as one of stern necessity. When the corpo-
rations which now own dams in those
streams, were allowed the right to erect
such works it was never for moment sup
posed that the result would be the destruc-
tion of the fisheries Those streams were
regarded as public highways. When their
use was conceded to corporations, it was not
contemplated that from such use. by other
parties, their products, which are really the
gift of God, would be impaired and hope
lessly ruined. But such has been the case.
Extensive and valuable fisheries, at one time
employing many people, which created
large revenues and afforded cheap food for
the laborer, have been abandoned, because
the dams thus erected in these streams pre-
vented tie passage of fish to those waters.
Science and mechanism have since demon
strated the fact that dams can be erected SO
as to afford the passage of fish. 1t has also
been established that dams can be altered
50 as te secure this object. Other States,
by these means, have restored fisheries inn
paired by this influence, and the people liv-
ing along streams in Pennsylvania, which
once abounded with fish, but which have
been gradually drawn hence to other wa
ters to spawn and multiply, not only ask
for a restoration of blessings bestowed by
God, as free offering to HARRISBURG
Telegraph, jan Ii.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
STEVENS SPEECH.

On our first page win be found the speech
of Hon. Thaddsas Stevens, on reeonstruc-
ton, delivered in the House of Representa-
tiyes Dec. Is. 1865. We publish it not as
Republican doctrine (for he, himselfsays that
he is speaking for himself and not fer the
party but as an exposition ofthe views of
one Of the leading minds in Congress. In
these days OF toadyism, it is refreshing to
6nd public man who has the courage to
throw aside the leading strings of party and
think and speak boldly and honestly upon the
great questions Of the day However much
Copperheads may reyile him, and weak kneed
politicians deprecatehis boldness, all give
him credit for independent and original views
and the courage to announce them Stevens
has never been fayorite with wire working
politicians, for the reason, that, they we're
unable to lead and too timld to follow him,
except at long way behind.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
EX-SENATOR YuLEE's POSITION
The Reciprocity Question in Canada.

New YoRK, Jan. 9.-Florida pape.s
says David l.. Yulee has written a letter,
giving his views as to the proper course to be
pursued by the people of the State, and ad-
vising that the Senators lie Instructed to
propose an amendment b. the Federal Con-
stitution, declaring that no State can secede
or dissolve its relations w,sa tie Union,
except the same be attended fv the con-
sent oftwo thirds of both Houses Of Con-
gress and ratified by the Legislatures of two
thirds ofthe States.
A dispatch from Washington ays all the
reports of Secretary Stanton contemplated
resignation would seem to be unune, as Mr.
stanton arrangement for receptions for
the winter have been made a. nsaal. srJhe
same dispatch says Secretary Slunton has
limited that the order mastering out officers
OF the army whose services are M longer
wanted will be promulgated no longer.
A letter from Ottawa, Canada ays that
the Government orgaIs state that Hon.
George Brown resigned because his col
leagues would not adopt retalia!ory policy
against the United States aud compel the
resumption of the reciprocity treaty
The same letter says that the los ut free
trade with the United States has cast a gloom
over the lumber aud produce tiaia and
there is much anxiety for the market te re-
place the loss.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

A MISSISSIPPI paper is complaining that
agreat number offarms are running to waste
More than one half Of them are overrun
with broom sedge grass and there is no
prospect of Improvement unless the freed
men can be induced to 60 to work. Let
the white men who own this land 60 to work
and the whole difficulty viii be obvia d,
and if they viii not. do that. let them sell it
to the freedmen, and the latter win have
some inducement to 60 to work.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

Of the revenue laws Of the State. so as 10
tax all property ras offered and postponed.
a resolution instructiHg the clerks of the
House to retain all bills passed until the
return of the Governor, eilcited consilera-
bic discussion, and was adopted. The most
important map Of the State was ordered to
be procured and placed in the House. A
number Of bills were introduced, and the
House adjourned until Monday next.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

A PROPOSITION is before Congress to con
vert Arlington Heights into soldiers
home 1t is already the last resting place
of thousands of dead loyal heroes, and should
always be reserved as a resort for the brave
and home for the defenders of the country
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

THE Assessor Of internal Revenue for
the third district of Georgia reports that
after assidnous efforts he has been able to
find in bis district of over twenty populous
counties, but one man who could take the
test oath necessary to an appointment as an
assistant assessor. As 10 consequence, the
Assessor thinks it Kill be necessary to modi-
fy the law, or the assessment oftaxes cannot
be made.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
IfOUsE.


Bills were introduced, and referred, for
the disposition of Government lands in
the Southern States as homesteads; to a.
mend the act to establish railway be-
tween Washington and New Y ork; to ascer-
tain and adjust claims for injury to, or de-
struction of, property. by the military, dur
ing the rebellion, to grant additional boun-
ties to soldiers who enlisted in the early part
ofthe war. A resolution was adopted calling
for information in regard to Kidnapping of
the child of an American lady, by Maximil
Ian, in the city of Mexico Another was
also adopted instructing the Committee on
Naval Affairs to report on the propIiety of
League Island as the site for nayy-yard.
A resolution declaring that the national
forces shall not be withdrawn from the late
ly seeded States until Congress shall deem
their further presence there unnecessary
was adopted. A bill was reported from the
Ways and Means Committee providing for
the funding Of obligations Of the United
States Ibe Dill denouncing polygamy, de-
eiarlng that, like It's twin-sister, slavery,
1t should be swept from the Territories, and
pledglng the power Of the Government for
that pm pose was passed. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1866.
VIM. }. Mcdonald was, by resolution,
appointed chief clerk A resolution, offer
ed by Mr. Sumner, directing the Committee
on the Judiciary TO inquire whether any
further legislation is necessary to prevent
the kidnapping of freedmen and their im-
portatlon to other countries was adopted.
No other business of importance was trans
acted.
HOUSE
The special committee on the bill estab
llshinga railway between Washington and
New ork was announced; Mr. Stevens is
chairman. A long discussion here ensued
III relation to the bill passed some days ago,
to facilitate railroad communication between
the States; Mr.. Washburne charged Mr..
BALDWIN with saying that the bill was in
tended notas blow at railroad monopolies,
but for the purpose of relieving the Illinois
Central railroad from certain obligations.
Mr.. B. acknowledged that he had made such
an assertion, but did not intend to charge
the gentleman from Illinois with practicing
deceit. Mr.. Washburne and others dis
claimed that the bill had any such design.
On motion OF Mr.. Boutwell,, the Senate was
requested TO return the bill to the House. A
resolution was adopted instructing the Mill
tary committee to inquire into the practi-
cability of converting the Arlington estate in
toa home for wounded and disabled soldiers,
with the view of establishing an invalid corps
to manufacture army and navy stores. Mr..
VOORHEES, resolution endorsing the Presi-
dent message, aud asserting that the States
lately IN rebellion are still States of the I'm
ion, was taken up. Mr.. V. made speech,
and replied to BY Mr. Bingham, of Ohio
The latter offered substitute, but the whole
matter was referred to the Committee on Re
construction.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 10, 1866
SENATE
A memorial of colored citizens of Savan-
nah, asking for suffrage, was presented. A
bill was introduced to increase the regular
army. There are TO be seven regiments os
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

j CoLLECTIoNs are being made in Great
Britain in aid Of the Freedmen Of America.
This is something in keeping with people
who love to be regarded as being theleaders
in civilization and works Of humanity.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

THE NEW York Herald, speaking of the
Fenian Convention now in session in that
cit says that there appears to be plenty Of
loud talk, eloquent debate and splendid
speeches but little of practical character
seems TO be determined on.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

1t is claimed that the celebrated Ameri-
can Fallsof st. Anthony are rapidly under
going change; that during the past two
years, they have receded about three hun
dred and ninety feet and that they must,
at this rate, soon be destroyed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
WE'LL DONE.

On Thursday last Mr. Donovan Of Phila-
delphiaread bill in the State Senate to al
low passenger railway cars to run on all days
Of the week. The Speaker referred it to
the committee ON VIce and Ia,noraIitg
Mr.. Donovan requested that it should be re-
ferred to the Railroad Committee, but the
Speaker said it would be referred to the
Committee he had named, because It had
reference to the morality Of the community
We are heartily glad to see man in the
Speakers chair who has the moral courage
to deal with things as they deserve, and
who dares to set his face sternly against any
attempt to obtain from our State Legisla-
ture any further license for Sabbath desc
Grafton If we had a few more men of the
same stamp, as officers and magistrates, in
our State, to enforce the Sabbath laws we
have, and prosecute offenders Instead of
winking at their offences, it would go far
toward remedying the present deplorable
laxity of public morals All hail we say, to
the Speaker of the Senate. May there be
many to initiate his example
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

New JERSEY, for the first time in many
years, has loyal and true men in the control
of her Legislature. Both branches are
Union Republican When Gov. Ward is
inaugurated, the political puri6cation Of a
State which so long shamed her sisters by
her political prostitution will be complete
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

Wan. GRENsELL, ESQ, of Springfield,
Illinois, is duly accredited, by the Directors
ofthe National Lincoln Monument Associa-
ton, to make collections for that object in
Penpss.ls~nia.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

ABOUT $4,000 have already been dis.
bursed in paying the army up to December
81. All officers and men who served to that
date will be at once paid in full
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

The lobbies Of Congress are now bilious
with borers having in hand any quantity of
railroad projects Congress is not the only
legislative body threatened by this influence.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s, 1866.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The result Of the late vote in Washington
on the suffrage question was presented A
resolution was adopted calling on the Presi-
dent for information In regard to an order
issued forbidding the expectation Of arms
across the Mexican frontier and asking
whether the order was not violation OF
neutrality with Mexico Another was also
adopted asking why the commission to in
vestigate the claims for compensation OF 10y
al slave owners, whose slaves had Joined the
Union army, had not been appointed Ad-
journed
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
HOUSE.

Mr.. Quay is head of the Ways and Means,
Mr. Waddell of the Judiciary, Mr.. Smith
Relations. A resolution urging Congress
to equalize the bounties of the soldiers in the
late war was introduced A joint conven-
ton of both Houses reelected Hon. VIM.
II. Kemble State Treasurer. His competi-
tor was j. Monroe Krider, of Dauphin
county.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

The Governor of Minnesota. in his last
annual messages recommends equality before
the law ofwhite and black men.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

HoN. GEORGE BANCROFT has accepted
the invitation to deliver eulogy on the hte
and character OF Abraham Lincoln, arfore
both houses of Congress.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

TnE Lynchburg republican is not yet
certain whether it viii support President
johnson, General Grant or General Lee for
the next Presidency.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

NONE of the Federal troops now in Vir-
ginia are to be withdrawn from that State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

ONE of the instructive scenes daily witnes-
sed in the South, Is reconstructed conte /
crates selling spelling hooks to recently en-
franehised consrahauds.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
HOUSE.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
HARRIsBURG, Jan. 10.
SENATE

The speaker announced the standing com
mittees. Dir. Lowry is chairman Of the
one on Federal Relations; Mr. Connell of
the Finance Among the bills introduced
was one allowing the street cars to run on
Sunday in Philadelphia A series of reso-
lutions on the state of the country were re
ferred.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
HARRIsBUBG, Jan.
SENATE.

SENAIE.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Donovan al
lowing passenger cars to run in this city ON
Sunday was referred to the Committee on
Vice and immortality A debate took place
on the question of adjourning until the sec
ond Tuesday in February, and resolution
to that effect passed first reading, after
which the Senate adjourned until to-day
HOUSE.
Among the bills introduced was one in-
strueting the Judiciary Committee to frame
bill increasing the liability of railroad COM
panies for loss of life or injury to limbs; and
one imposing State tax upon Joint stock
companies organized in this State to operate
in other places. Resolutions We're offered in
structing our Senators and requesting our
Representatives in Congress to vote for an
amendment to the Constitution so as to ap-
portion members of Congress according to
the whole number of people; to authorize
the people to vote directly for President and
Vice President, and to secure to all persons
the right to testify in the courts. Other
resolutions, instrueting our Congressional
representatives to take certain action on the
question of reconstruction, were also read.
HARRISBURG. Jan. IL.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session, having adj
journed until Monday.
HOUSE.
A resolution instructing the COMMITTEES
OF W avs and MeaoS to prenare a revision
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19

A memorial ofcolored citizens of Savan-
nah, asking for suffrage, was presented. A
bill was introduced to increase the regular
army. There are 20 be seven regiments OF
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-19
HOUsE.

The bill for the support Of the navy was
introduced The Committee of Ways and
Means were instructed to inquire into the
expediency of revising the system of income
tsxes. Resolutions were offered expressing
the confidence ofthe House in the President,
and calling for information why JEFF Davis
was introduced to punish counterfeising
with DEATH A long debate ensued on the
bill granting the right of suffrage to colored
persons in the District of Columbia, after
which the House adjourned.