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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-13

NEGRO MILIrn.-A negro militia regi-
ment has been formed In the State. IL
consists Of FIVE companies, and is called
the "Union Aid Mounted Guard" The
captain of the lst company is John George; !;
the captain of the I'd, Ben Scott. The
captain of the Sd is unknown. The other
two companies are in Petersburg and DAN
vile, and will visit this city on the lst Of
January. Fred Smith is the colonel, and
James Scott the major of the regiment. 1t
will assemble on Eighth near Cary street.
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A CHICKEN THIEF CONES OUT FIRST
BEsT.-A night or two since, gentleman
residing in the eastern suburbs OF the city
was reused by hearing some one among his
chickens. Arming himself with double.
barrelled shotgun, he went down stairs
and posted himself in range OF the hen
house. He had not waited long before he
heard some one moving around the house ;
so he pointed his gun in the direction OF
the noise, and pulled trigger. The cap
exploded, but the gun missed fire; the
thief jumped up and was making good his
escape, when the gentleman raised his gun
and banged away with the other barrel.
He thought he had hit him, but he did not
| like to venture on reconnaissance without
ammunition; so he went back into the
house and proceeded to reload the gun.
While he was so engaged, a large die
tionary on desk behind him, fell from it,
and striking him on the back of his neck,
ranged down his back. The idea of so
harmless thing as a dictionary never once
entered his mind; but his imagination was
filed with visions of murderous assaults
by bafiled thieves, etc., etc.
Fearing lest the imaginary battery which
had opened so unceremoniously upon him
might follow up its first successful shot
with another one, and feeling that he had
been badly hurt, he darted up stairs, and
entering his room, exclaimed breathlessly
to his better-half: "Wife, am killed. II
| amt, somebody has struck me in the
back with the biggest brickbat | ever
saw" His wife, frightened almost out Of
her wits, made a post morten examination
but upon finding no wounds or bruises
the two proceeded down stairs, and peer
ing into the room aforesaid, saw lying upor
the floor the innocent cause Of their grea
excitement. Emboldened by this, and no
doubling that the thief-whom he had be
fore imagined as attempting to take hi
life-lay dead in his yard, the gentleman
reconnoitered, and though he found hi
chickens safe on their roosts, the thief wa
minus. The birds had not flown, but tn
thief had. .e
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MAYORS CoURT-MAYoR MAYO PREsI-
prNG-W EDSEsDAY MoRNING.-Alick An
derson, negro, was arraigned for stealing
lumber from Fleming s. Hopkins, on Mar
shall street. Having been caught in the
act, he was remanded for indictment for
petit larceny.
William Washington and David Poin-
dexter, negroes, were arraigned for whip
ping William Johnson, Edward Turner,
and jim Kyle, in the city Jail. All the
parties were confined in the Jail, and Wat
son and Poindcxter forbade the other ne
groes from working in the chain-gang.
When they returned from work at night,
Washington had Johnson stripped, and or
dcred Poindexter to lay thirty stripes on
all of which was duly done. Turner and
Kyle were also whipped. Kyle did not &c
to work yesterday morning, and upon being
asked by the Mayor why he did not 60, he
said "de want no use gwine to wuk In de
morning, and cum back at night TO gli
whipped" Washington and Poindextel
were remanded to answer indictment fol
this offence in addition to those for which
| they were confined.
Richard G.. Turner and Timothy Gala
han were arraigned for fighting in the City
| Hall Saloon. The case was continued unit
to-day, in the absence of witnesses.
A number of persons were arraigned anc
! fined for ordinance violations.
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Ola NOS! vvSen
'RICHMoN MUSICAL Exc Ns'
lss MAIN STREET, NEAR THE PosT-offios
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,

'RICHMoN MUSICAL E8C Nh'
lss MAIN STREET, NEAR THE PosT-oPFioh
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,
sole agents for
CHARLES NJ. sTIBFF's CELEBRATED fiA''
These instruments have been before the pc
POP THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, In compeln
with the bes makers OF the country, and ares
nronopnced by ALL THE LEADING PROPOSES
AND AMATEURS tue
BEsT PIANOS MANUFACTURED
These Instruments have ALL THE LATEST
PROvEMENTs, and are
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS
with the privilege OF exchange within I'VE
months If not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser.
- ne refer to the following persons VINO
rs PIANOS now In use:
,slR. T. Lee, Lexington;
kinas II. wynne, Richmond, va.
pn Huston, Richmond, Va;
Colonel Nat. Tyler, Richmond, va
Samuel A. Eaton, Richmond, va.
Captain John Greanor, Jr., Richmond 'a1
Thomas S. Quarles, Richmond, Va;
Mrs. L. w. Glazebrook, Richmond, Ns.'
S. Hechinger, Richmond, Va;
Exchange Hotel, Richmond, va;
Anderson's Art Palace, Richmond, VA
Professor Ambold, Richmond, Va;
d. B. Pairo, Lynchburg; X
Professor Graham, Staunton
Professor A. J. Turner, Staunton;
Miss Mary Baldwin, staunton;
Harvey Efinger, Rockingham county; .
b. L. Harrison, Berkeley county;
&C. williams, Jefferson county;
Colonel James II. seibert, Shenandoah cou'
John +. Watson, Page county.
Aeall OF ALL IN WANT OF SUPERIOR PA
issolicited. TERMS LIBERAL.
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A MATCH GAME of baseball was played

A MATCH GAME of baseball was played
yesterday afternoon at the old Fair
Grounds between the Valley and the
Eclipse Base ball Clubs. Result: Valley,
27' outs and AZ runs; Eclipse, q outs and
SO runs. Home runs.-Valley: Gill, 2;J.
Trimmer, total, 3; Eclipse: Burns, L.
Fly-catches.-Valley: Gill, 11f;;hson
J. Trimmer, 1-total. a,arr Of the Dixie
3. UmpilgSsasm7s.Mr F. Branuan for the
Valley, and Mr.. lsbell for the Eclipse
Time. four hours and twenty minutes.
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The MILITIA ORGANIZATION OF The
SrArE.-There have been organized in tho
State of Virginia one hundred and thirty
six regiments ofmilitia, leaving only TWEEN
ty-seyen yet to be organized. The officers
to all these regiments have not set been
appointed. but soon will be. s.rF i1a
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Ahssrs. Harrison,
Goddin s. Apperson sold on Yesterday the
residence of Mr.. w. S. Philips, on the
south side Of Clay between Fist and Se-
cond streets, containing six rooms, with ell
the modern improvements, and with lot 38
by l6O feet, for $3.50. Purchase, Cap
tain J. Y. Clutter.
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.y- BINFORD's HAT STORE, laos MAIN

nN BINFORD'S HAT STORE, 14Os MAIN
STREET, A FEW DOORS BELOW PEAhL lok
FOURTEENTH) ST EET, IN THE HoUsE
KNOWN AS THE "DIME HOTEL" AND NEXT
DOoR TO ALIENS HAT STORE.-All the HATS
IN rbis establishment are new and fresh (haVing
been bought in the last few days. and OF the latest
styles. A good assortment OF WOOL HATS suita.
bie for the country trade asplendid assortment Oh
FANCY HATS, for young men and boys BLACh
SOFT HATS In great variety. Also, GAMES OF tae
latest make, and UMBRELLAS.
Captain WILLIAM Il. MAXWELL, Formerly OF
the canal packet line, is engaged IN TINS houS''
and would be pleased TO see his iriends.
No 24-lmt
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COPPER NINE WORKING IN VIRGINIA.
The leading members of the Copper Mining
Company at Tolersyille, in Louisa county,
arrived there on Tuesday, and proceeded
to put their work in order, SO as to COM
mence operations Immediately.
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THE LUBIN BRoTHERs.-The entertain
ments of the Lubin Brothers are among
the most astonishing and amusing we have
ever seen, and those who are fond oi Wit
Messing magic tricks and scientific Illusions
could not spend their evenings more plea
sanity than with these young men.
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rrrpr1c on ADVERTTsINa !:

havr Loss.-On yesterday, Mr.. Robert
a. ooittman, Of Bowling Green, Caroline
county while on his way to this city 10 inc
cars, los 90 900, consisting Of one si,oo0
Dond anctwo $500 notes. he supp0ses
that ne los. them at Milford depot. Upon
finding out Us loss, he went back on the
return train tseek any trace that might
be discovered 8 the lost money. dia =
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BLOWN INTO JAMES RIvER.-while a citi.

BLowY INTO JAMES RIvER.-While q citi-
zen of Richmond was crossing Mayos
bridge on last evening, his hat was blown
from his head into James river, causing no
little chagrin to the unfortunate pedestrian,
who was endeavoring, when discovered by
your reporter, to protect his pericranium
from the wintry blast by substituting spor.
tion of an army overcoat for his beautiful
Cordoya hat, which was floating dowrt ne
river. ewould admonish all pedestrian:
never to change covering for the head
while "crossiug the stream particularly
cold day..
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Charlotte, were elected directors on the
part of the stockholders.
Mr.. Garrett offered resolution tender
ing the thanks Of the stockholders to
Messrs. Darlington & Ford, Of the Ex.
change Hotel, for their courtesy which
was unanimously adopted.
On motion, the stockholders adjourned
until the next annual meeting.
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jurisdiction in civil cases on all sums less
than 500.


BILLS
were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. Hansbrough.-Allowing j. b
Ficklin to establish a ferry over the Rap
pahannock riveriin Stafford.
By Mr.. A. J. Clark.-Authorizing rail
road and canal companies to endorse the
bonds of other railroad and canal com
panies.
By Mr.. A. J. Clark.-To permit sub
scriptions to the capital stock of railroad
and canal companies payable in land.
BY Mr.. Goode.-To incorporate the Dis
NAL Swamp Peat, Land, and Lumber Com
pany.
By Mr.. Baldwin.-Authorizin the dis,
trict courts to change the time of holding
the circuit courts.
BY Mr.. Trout.-Incorporating the Roam
oke Savings Bank.
On motion, the House adjourned.
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ARREsT.-MissV. Eubank, q respectable
lady, was yesterdas ARRESTED for having In
her possession box'of clothing valued at
one hundred dollarX the property OF
Thomas Seabold. Shexave bail to appear
before the Mayor to ansS yer the charge, d!
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THE DANvILLE RAILRoAD.-In the analy-
sis of the report of the President Of the
Danville railroad in yesterdays Dispatch
an error occurred, making serious change
in the amount of its transportation. The
word "pomds" was put in place of the
word "packages " in stating the amount OF
manufactured tobacco transported over the
road
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THE STEAMSHIP NIAGARA viii not make
her next usual trip from New York, arri-
wing here on Monday, owing to a tempo
rary withdrawal from the line. Conse-
ouently she will not make her outward
hound trip next week.
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APPLIcATIoY FOR SALARY.-Judge
George *. Lee, of the Supreme Court of
Appeals of Virginia, has entered suit
against the State of Virginia for the
amount of his salary while he was judge
in the court. He went to West Virginia
in the early part of the war, and is'now
suing for his salary for the time during
which he was absent. James Neeson,
Esq, is counsel for Judge Lee, and I. R.
Bowden, the States Attorney, is acting
for the State. The case is being tried be-
fore Judge Meredith, in the State capitol.
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A TREAr.-The ladies of St. Marks
church sent down yesterday to this office
a waiter of good things-both spbstantials
and bon-bons. There were oysters, and
ham, and pickles, (excellent,) and chicken
salad, (yery good,) and cakes OF different
sorts, and jelly, ice cream, &C., &c. We
epioyed this treat amazingly, and hereby
return thanks to the donors. we are TOO
full at present to say more. t"
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Erening Session.

The meeting reissembled attn o'clock.
The committee to which was referred
the reports of the President and officers OF
the road reported in favor of the sugges-
tions contained in them. Their report was
adopted.
Dr.T.P. Atkinson offered aresolution re-
ouiring the superintendent of the road to
give in his report the names and salaries OF
the officers Of the company. The reSolu-
ton was subsequently withdrawn. -
Mr.. Martin, of Henry, offered resolu-
tion for appointing committee OF three to
examine the transit charges on the road.
The resolution caused much discussion,
in which Messrs. Buford, president OF the
road,) Bouldin, and Martin participated
The resolution was adopted, and MesSrs
Martin, of Henry; Baskerville, Of Rich
mond: and Dickinson, of Prince Edward
were appointed members Of the commit
tee.
Mr.. Buford offered resolution for the
consolidation of the mortgaged debt OF The
road, and for petitioning the Legislature
| 10 simplify the liens on the companys pro
perty so as to effect that object. The re
solution was adopted.
IL.
| ing the capital stock of the road to $4,000,
900; WHICH was adopted.
Mr.. Martin offered resolution for re
appointing the examining committee 0
last year, and leaving to the Chair the ap
pointment of one in place Of gentlemai
who was not stockholder. The resoiu
ton was adopted, and DR.. W. w. Caring
ton, of Halifax, was appointed to hli tn
vacancy.
DIR. Darlington offered resolution al
lowing all stockholders to bring their wiie
mother, or sister free of charge over Tn
road when the annual meetings of the stock
holders take place. Adopted.
A resolution was adopted confirming Tn
contract for leasing the Piedmont road.
+. The election of officers was then gon
! into. Mr.. A. s. Rniord was unanimousl
reelected president. Messrs. John 4: ia
munds, Of Halifax, and Wood bopldin,
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RAYrLE.-Those having chances for the
rosewood writing desk put up for the bene-
fit of the poor are informed that the rafiie
win take place this afternoon at Z 4o'cloch
at tho Musical Exchange " 4ayies Scns,
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MEETING OF THE CITY CoUSCIL.-A
called meeting of the City Council was
held yesterday afternoon. Present
Messrs. Griffin, Taylor, Clopton, Saunders,
Epps, Lee, Scott, and Crump.
The ordinance relative to junk dealers
was read. 1t declares that the junk shops
shall only keep open between sun rise and
sunset, and the Mayor and Chief of Police
shall have the right to inspect the books OF
the store at any time. The ordinance re-
quires junk dealers to give security in the
sum of 81 900 that their business shall be
conducted according to law. The ordi-
nance was adopted.
After the discussion of the water rents
and other subjects, the Council adjourned.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, DEcxxBER IL.
UE 20 ARRIVED. % .s.. #.s - fss
Steamer Virginia, Vance Philsdelphls, mer-
chandse and passengers, w. Z. Porter.
Steamer John Sylvester, GigoIt. Norfolk, mer'
xhandise and passe myers, l.. B, Tatum.
Brig scaya, -, New York, In ballast, y. W..
Devoss * Co. A A tFf Sae ~.
49, sAiLsD. .tA tte
Steamer Georgssnna, Hill, Norfolk, meFehsn-
disc and passengers, L. Il. Talum.
Schooner q. r. Connover, Kes<h hum, bAlnmors.
scrap iron, AcKowan 4 Curtis. ,la,f, ,a.,.r, 81,
NEMoRkSDA
BALrIxoKs, Decembs IA Hivss. schooner.
Sarah Cullen, Cullen, from Riehmopds
NEw YoRK, December lo.-Ciesred scnoonsIs
Vista. ChsVeral, and .. W. Lewis, CFoSeiis 'es
Richmond. - !. .,--..,r.,.
Lyon, from Richmond. ,...f t4 ~
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HUsTINGs COURT OF MAGIsTRATEs.-The
following cases were disposed of before
this court yesterday:
Nelson Johnson, negro, indicted for
petit larceny, was convicted and ordered
fifteen lashes aud twenty-four hours in
Jail.
Albert Rush, indicted for selling ardent
spirits without license, was tried and ac-
quilted.
John Finney and Michael Martin, in
dicted for selling ardent spirits without
license, were acquitted.
In the case of Charles Fitchett, in
dicted for striking an officer in the dis
charge of his duty, noUe proSeqm was
entered, and he was discharged.
In the case of John Cayanaugh, in
dicted for assault and battery, aoHe
proSequi was entered, and the accused
was discharged. rroce;x;ro
James c.. Smith, indicit~I ioi soi'ms
stolen goods wo-. ..ied and acquitted.
lin dSrTer, alias Jim Harris, indicted
lor assault and battery, was examined and
fined five dollars, and to be confined in
iail at hard labor on the public streets tor
thirty days.
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sN- UNION BANK OF RICHMOND,
SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
OFFICE AT THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BAN
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL. $500, 600.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, $500, 900.
THIS INSTITUTION ALLOWS SIX PER CENT.
81. ON DEPOSITS.
/. DAVENPORT, JR., President.
JAMES MILLER, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
A. Paine, L. D. Crsnshaw, w. r. ouarles,
WIN n LYONS. Jr., RE Z. Blanken.
A. Bodeker, B. b. Weisiger, ship,
w. A. Spott, Moses Ellyson, ). d. winston
A. L. Elicit, Jas. W. Archer, A. a. Hutehln-
E. r. Taylor, ]. Rosenbaum, son,
W. E. Binford, ]. w. Hall, wa. Jenklns'
]. A. Belvin, w. F. Gray, w. z. Tanner,
r. q. Dudley, Alfred Moses, ). n. Hownn'
The security offered to depositors Is undoubtsd,
and the institution should commend Itself to all
classes. ,
The attention OF all In city and country 10 called
to this institution. Here they win nnd security,
convenience, and profit. Sums as small as hVe
dollars may be deposited, and six per cent. ints-
rest received on same.
once hours from A, II. tosP. M; on Saturday
from A. II. pap. NJ, and from 4 TO 81. ID.
is l3--d6swts
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PIANOS.


WIN. KNABE 81 CO.,~~~
" MANUFACTURERS OF
FIRST PREMIUM. GOLD MEDAL,9 ~
GRAND, SQUARE,
AND UPRIGHT
PI A n o S.
>, These Instruments having been before the lie
for the past thirty years, have, upon their al
lence alone, attained an USPuRcBAsED PRsl-
sEycE that pronounces them unequslled. I'd
TONE
combines great power, richness, sw5etnesad
hne singing quality, as well as great pur OF
,ntonation and harmoniousness throughoule
entire scale. Their
IL plant and elastic, and Is entirely free frone
stifness found In so many pianos, which ces
The perfsrner TO so easily tire. In
WORKMANSHIP
A.bsv cannot be excelled. Their action Is l.
rnc.sd with a care and attention to evegrt
a,ain that characterizes the finest mechan.
ona butthe best seasoned material is used mir
manufacture, aud they viii accept the hard ues
OF the eoncert-room with that OF the parlor %
an eouslity-unaaected In their melody int
they are constructed
"SOT FOR YEAR-BUT FOR EVER
All our Square Pianos have our new impd
| Grand Scale and the Agrafe Treble.
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEA
JOHNSON & CHAMBERLAYNE,
Music Dealers and Publisht
Sole Agents for the sale Of the above celefed
Pianos, No. sc2, corner Main and Ninth sits,
v,,hmo,s vs jy a..
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NoTTCE TO TAx.PAYERs.-In

NOTICE TO TAx-PAYERS.-In
In compliance with IN ordinance Of the eity u
Richmond, win attend a. my omess =. ,hs Ciy
Hall, fIoms A. n; tosP. from the 18th 70 ne
sist OF December, 20 rscct 70 the remain.
ing half OF the CITY TAXES, dedueung ten per
cent. thereon from those who Pasa ens age, in
June JULIUS A. AObsoA, C.,S. Il.
N. B.--Thcss persons VII have no, paid snypos.
ion OF their bis ylll phrase call durins ne tsi1t
tima snd ray the sTnoart ol thsir taxes, =. VII
have no opportunity OF cslling on - hyn eeI4ts az
syersisina heir property for sAle, which vii odd
tvsniy .pss cent. nf not tsnidl yhosc Who have nH
paid their personal tax BY that tms wass e4Peci "
have thslr gocds levied on - ss,oh - sstsoalot
the oSiss. = am required to settle ny entire az
del Dc lin J. 4. HQBsoS, G. o. y: q
NOTICE. OF ADMINISTRATIONS
IN Mrs.. Eliss sodipi having .aaaltne4 - ea.
ministralfix Of the estate Of d. Sodini deee11e4.
and mo hsyiog appointed ps hsf sosIay 4, e
ceased, or 10 the late trm of y. Sodini = CO
hereby notified TO make payment 70 ne. sna ~
psrsons having claims sgziiss y. koAsni ~ ~ sos
sss s.s s's sS 'Is EossSs sssss;'ie isis
0ssss'issss e sssss Sssi''s's ssss's sIivi aisyses
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ne LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
GOLD CAPITAL, OVER Sls, 900.
INVESTED IN THIS COUNTRY, OVER $1,000, 900.
RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANY UNDoUBTED.
ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID HERE WITHOUT
DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST, AND NoT.As
Is USUAL WITH OTHER COM
PASIBs, SIXTY AND
NINETY DAYS AFTER PROOF OF LOSS.

NINETY DAYS AFTER PROOF OF LoSs.
"The great resources Of Lirer~'ool AMI Loa-
don and Globe Insurance Com any, and the
"Aigh character Of its Directors together Dith
"PBRsoNAL liability Of its shareholders, entitle
"u, in our opinion, to the highest confidence.
~. r. JAFFRAY & SONS,
"STURGEs, BENNETT & CO.,
"ALEX'R T. STEWART & CO..
&C. W. & F. J. MOORE & CO.,
"D. APPLETON i CO.,
"CLAFFEN, MELLIN & CO.,
DUNCAN, SHERMAN 4 CO.,
"R. L. 4 A. STEWART,
"HARPER BROTHERS.
GRINNELL, MINTURN b CO.,
"BRowN BROTHERS 4 Co.,
"D. HAMILTON WOOD"
DAVENPORT Il CO.,
General Agents Of Virginia.
once over National Exchange Bank,
&c Sits Richmond
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, DRcEABER u.

MINIATURE ALMASAC--DEcgaRSs u. i
Sun rbes........... II Neon sets. ..;;....R ~ ~
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-01-24
TTACHMENT NOTICE.

Jan 1885 u
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Imnnrfant RenOrf.

The Joint Congressional Committee on
Reconstruction have reported in favor of
a new Constitutional amendment provid-
ing that representation and direct taxa
ton shall be apportioned among the sew
eral States according to numbers, but ex-
Guiding all persons who on account of
race or color are denied the elective fran
chise by the States. The amendment
must receive a two-third vote of Con-
gress.
Mr.. Rogers, of New Jersey, made an
elaborate minority report from the Recon
struction Committee against the amend
ment, and also spoke an hour in opposi-
ton to it. He claims in his report that
the eject of the amendment is to deprive
the South Of one-half of its representation
in Congress, or to compel the Southern
States to adopt unqualified negro suffrage
if they desire to retain their full represen-
tation according to population or mum
bers. He also insists that it is a violation
of the great principle that there should
be no taxation without representation.
Mr.. Conkling, of New York, replied in
favor of the amendment, giving some in,
teresting statistics showing that under its
operation New England would lose no
representation, while all of the Southern
States would lose largely, andsome of the
Western States one or two representa-.
tiYes.