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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-02

CHARGE oP SHOOTING A WOMAS.-James Cur
lev. alias Ennis. alias John ]. Holt, was ex-
amined before the Mayor yesterday upon the
charge OF shooting and woundIng hate Lee
waiter girl in the " Free Concert saloon, AZ
the United States Hotel, on Saturday night
last. 10,
not see the man who fired the pistol. Two
men came TO her door and demanded admis-
sion and She refused TO open the door. They
ordered her 10 open it, or they would fire.
She then stood in front of the door, when
ball came through the panel, lnihcuhg
woand in her leg, when she fell down upon
the bed. and knew nothing more of what oc
currcd The door was not opened At all Had
seen and conYersed with the prisoner IN the
saloon previous 10 the shooting.
Miss Miller testified that after Kate was
shot the men called TO her 10 open the door, or
they would burst il in. She was frightened,
and opened the door. They entered sala
nothing about the shooting, and soon retired
She did not know who shot Miss Lee Inc
prisoner was one of the men who came in. She
knew nothing about the offer of n gold watch
/ IL she would not come here 10 TESTIFY.
Officer Wash Goodrich knew nothing about
the shooting except what was told nm by the
young ladies. Captain Jackson testified 10 the
! same effect.
Lorraine Newell testified that on Saturday
night, after he got through with his business
on the stage ne retired 10 his room Whlch was
situated some fifteen PAGES from that occupied
/
front OF him, and ne saw them under the gas"
light He recognized one of the men, whom he
had seen before, but prisoner was not the man
Ii was very dark In the passage where The
shooting occurred. Being afraid OF getting
shot himself he left in 4 hurry.
At the close of the testimony, the prisoner
counsel, Mr.. johnson, asked that this charge
! against him be dismissed, as there was not one
| particle of evidence To show that he had any
thing to do with the shooting, or was even
one of the parties present when the shooting
occurred.
The Mayor reviewed the testimony, and
| thought that, as only "A few moments elapsed
after the firing occurred before Miss Lees
room was entered through the door, which
was opened by Miss Miller, by the prisoner
and another man, therefore the two men
must have been those who were first At the
door, and he should send the case on TO the
Hastings Court for examination.
| THE BROAD REELSHOOTISG CAsE.-A: John
son, charged with shooting Jim Hawkins,
negro, on Broad street, on Saturday night, De-
| tween 10 and IL o'clock, was arralgned DeIort
! the Mayor yesterday, when his counsel, Mr.
| Marmaduke Johnson, asked continuance OF
the case until to day on account OF the absence
| of witnesses whose presence was desired by
| the prisoner. The Mayor granted the request
| and the Commonwealth's witnesses were re-
| cognized to appear to-day al II o'clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-02
INITIALS.

A. B. Editor Richmond Chronicle Washihgg.a"'n ga' !.
Iron Works Richmond House British Ionsul w
Agent Atlantic Coast Mail Steamship Company
President OF Bank OF the Commonwealth unn-
haidi House Congress Hall Green House The
1pfsce Old Marshall House Old Dominion Ee-
male Humane Association; Masonic Lodge, NO.
iso; Bank Of Richmond eu.pn n
Ia Alt ALEAASDEh cHAhi ~
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec.


Both houses ofCongress have adjourn
ed until Monday.
The House devoteda portion Of its
time to inaugurating the programme
agreed on in the caucus last night Spe-
cial committees were ordered on the New
Orleans riots, and to investigate the cir
cumstances attending the discharge OF
the alleged murderers of Union soldiers
in South Carolina.
Mr.. Elliott, Of Massachusetts, will be
chairman Of the committee to inves tigate
the riots. The bill restricting the . pow-
er ofremoval from Office was postponed
by the House until next week in order
that an opportunity could be given to
perfect it.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill which was
considered at the last session, fixing a
certain day on which elections foY Con
gress shall take place in every state. and
territory in the Union. The election
committee intend to take this up at once
and press it to an early vote
The Senate was only in session thirty
minutes to-day, and transacted no bust
ness OF Importance. The absence of any
reference to the question of impeachment
in the caucus last night, is the subject of
general remark to-day, and is regarded
by many as settling all doubts in the
premises. However this may be, it is
understood that the House Judiciary
Committee will, in the language of MIR.
Boutwell,, inquire into the Presidents
conduct. 1t is understood that the SEN
ate bill, to regulate the elective franchise
in the Districts Of Columbia, will be tax.
en- up in the Senate on Monday, and
pressed to speedy vote. The bill pro.
yides for general negro suffrage in the
Districts.
The House Committee on Foreign AT
fairs were called together this morning
by their Chairman, Gen. Banks, when he
laid before them some important docu.
ments relative to Mexican affairs. Ht
informed the Committee on the contents
or the recent dispatch of Secretary Sew
ard to the Emperor Napoleon, which was
transmitted over the cable. He also
stated that the object Of sending Gen
Sherman to Mexico was for the purpos,
Of assurance to Macmillan and Marshal
Bazaine. that in carrying out the arrange
ment for the withdrawal of the Frenc
troops by detachments. no fears need b
entertained TINT French troops, Frenc
citizens and French property would nc
be fully protected that the GovernmeI
1.-THE United States would see that it wa
done.
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The Presidents Message.

We lay before our readers, the most
important parts of the Message of Presi-
dent Johnson 1t is an open, manyly,
straightforward document, just such a
one as might have been expected from
him, under the circumstances. That he
is the man for this trying occasion, will
we think, be proven before the end Of his
Presidential term, Its length will not
allows US to comment, this week. II
should be carefully read by all who take
an interest in the good and welfare of
the country.
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Es- Col ORD and family, and the fami-
ly of General ORD, passed up on the
Florence Traber on Friday last The
General and Staff, will be up in few
days, when headquarters will be perma-
nently established ut TT. Smith. We are
glad that this Department is to have so
distinguished and practical Office at the
head of its affairs When we see Major
Montgomery back, chief OF the Quarter
masters Department, at the Garrison, it
will, certainly, look like old times, and
that Arkansas is on the eve of recon-
struction.
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Ho, FOR New ORLEANs.-The steamer
W. Il. Cald~eN Capt. RrAsoNER, with
Capt JNo WILLIAMS in the office, will
make a trip to New Orleans, leaving here
next Monday Those having cotton and
want to ship direct to that port, will have
no better opportunity ofiered--a good
boat and prompt and reliable officers. -
The indications now are that she will
take at least hundred bales of cotton
from this point.
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ance of military duty who does not vol
unfairly renounce its rights and benihts.
In the performance of duty imposed
upon me by the Constitution, have thus
submitted to the Representatives of the
States and of the people such information
of our domestic and foreign affairs as the
public interests seem to require. Our
Government is now undergoing its most
trying ordeal, and my earnest pray is that
the peril may be successfully and finally
passed without impairing its original
strength and symmetry. The interests
of the nation are best to be promoted by
the rival of fraternal relations, the COM
plete obliteration of our past differences
and there Inauguration of all the pursuits
of peace Directing our efforts to the
early accomplishment ofthese great ends,
let us endeavor TO preserve harmony be-
tween the co ordinate departments of the
Government, that each in its proper
sphere may cordially cooperate with the
other in securing the maintenance Of the
Constitution, the preservation of the
Union and the perpetuity of our free in
stitutions.
ANDRE" JOHNSON.
Washington, ID. C., Dec. 3, 1865.
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NOTICE..
OFFICE ACT. ASST QUARTER MASTER,
Fort Smith Art Doo 9Th 1895

OFFICE ACT. ASST QUARTER MASTER,
Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 9Th, 1861
SEALED Proposals in Duplicate, will be re-
- ceived at this Office until II o'clock m
Monday the 18th December, 1866, for furnishing
this Post with FIVE THOUSAND (5OOO) BUSH.
ELS CORN, and EIGHT THOUSAND $4,000
BUSHELS OF OATS. Both to be of good mer.
chantable quality. The Corn in good sacks I,
weigh IRON l2O to 1870 lbs to the sack the Oats 70
be IN sacks of good quality and to weigh from lac
to l6O lbs to the sack.
TERMS OF CoNTRACT-One third of the amount
OF each to be delivered monthly from the date Of
the signature ofthc contract at the Government
Stables at this Post.
All bids must be accompanied by two puoron.
ties. The responsibility of the GUARANTEES IN.
less known to the undersigned must be shown
oy me certificate ofthe nearest Clerk of the Dis.
'rct court or OF the United States District Attor.
hey' Names OF bidders must be given in full, and
'ne names OF each member Of the firm. A bond
WIN sufficient securities will be required for tbo
fulfment of the contract. PAYMENT 10 be 90 raIo sJo
In such funds as the United States NAV fnrr;.h
~ FORM OF GUARANTEES.
we of the County of
that i Ill suarahtce,
contact IN accordance with the terms Of b;s
proposition, and should his proposition be accent,
co. ne VIII atonce enter into contract IN accord.
ance herewith "''oru'
Inc guarantee must be appended to each hid
p,1s :m must conform to the above conditions, Nono
", VIII De received from parties. who have yiooted
,ueir "a oohgatlons whether in oaths or contracts
r ,h h government nor from parties in the service
81 'he government Bidders must be present wher eo
the bids are opened. WIG"
The upJor.,-.l 4
or all bids. ''s"' W reject any
~ n NE Gds must be endorsed Proposals for Corn
VT oals, and addressed to the Act. Asst Quarter
Master of this Post. ~""''''
by order Of MAI. A. MONTGOMERY.
In roh.n, A. @. NJ. Y. S. A.
pon,rg M snarge Of the Quarter Master Department,
l.0, ,s,h Sh4RlEs A. ! ". MINER,
''''' ', -. = nifty, A. a, NJ,
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Eg- Mr.. JOHN CUNNINGHAM and j. f.
BENNETT ofthe house of II. +. Mckee &
Co., Fort Smith passed down on the
Trader on their way East for goods for
this large establishment TIE tremend-
GUS business done by this concern keeps
the "Boys" pretty busy.
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Free to EVERYBODY !

A LARGE opp. Catalogue, teaching how to re.
IA move Tan, Freckles, Pimples, Blotches,
Motn Patches, Sallowness, Eruptitns and all i'm.
purties OF the skin. How to force Whiskers, re.
store, curl and beautify the hair; renew the age.
cure Drunkenness, Nervous Debility, and other
useful and valuable information. Everybody send
ior 1t. Address BERGER, SHUTS 4 Co..
Chemists, 2s5 River Street, Troy N. Y,
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Eg- A meeting of the Stockholders of
the Little Rock d Fort Smith Railroad
Company, will be held in this city on
Monday next, for the elections of Direct
ors, for the ensuing year
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Inducements to Advertisers.

The Van Burea Press offers great in
ducements TO advertisers - having the
largest circulation Of any paper in West
ern Arkansas and the Indian Country.
The Van Buren press., 1866-12-14

re- Capt. Charles W. Miner, A. @. NJ.
and Commissary, of the Post at Fort
Smith, relieves Lieut.. Bennett, who is
ordered to his company at Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1866-12-14
Drugs and Medicines.

NODFRY'S Cordial. Batemau's Drops: Lauds
~ nun, Paregoric McIunes and Fahnestocks
v Vurmifuge; McLane's, Lees, Ayers and Shallen
burgers Pills; Pain Killer; Spaldings Glue NJ uci
iagei browns Ess. Ginger Sedlits Powders; Copsl
Varnish; Spts Turpentine; I.inseed Oil; Sp
salts; Lampblack; Marking Brushes; Bottle Corksi
indigo; Madder; Copperas; Concentrated I.ye,
! EXT Logwood; Yeast Powders, &o, DO For sale
by CO, SCOTT r. co.
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Ep Lots Of New Goods, just received
at FELLMER's.
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E.C.PoWELI,
Van Buren, Dec. l4'G6.
N Office to Debtors.

DERSONS indebted TO j. Henry, Williams &
l. Co., are requested to come forward without
delay, and make settlements with the undersign.
ed, and thereby, save expenses of suite. You can
make easier settlements with US than you can with
lawyers, and save costs, and perhaps, something
IN the way Of back interest besides.
Lee. a. d. &. WILLIAMS.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18
FULL CONFESSION OF PRoBsT, THE
PHILADELPHIA MURDERER.

Probst he's made fan oonfIsioa OF his priest
Of all the murders OF the Desring family, COM
menciug with Cornelius Carey, the hired boy
He had no sccomplice In his bloody work. Amer
describing the murder Of the boy Carey no mys
The sight Of the blood Of the boy produced 10
me deyilsh and blood thirsty IseIing, ana Do
He disposed Of the body Of the boy, rs describ-
ed before, and then deliberately walked over To
the house He entered and told Charlie, the little
boy uext In years to Willie. who Was absent, tina,
he usn,ei him to help him to do some work In
IN. barn. The little fellow followed him, and As
soon - he got him inside the barn door he des-
patched him with small Axe he had secured. lie
then went back TO the house and told Mrs. Deer.
ing there was something the matter With one oil
the cows. and he wanted her tn como 10 the barn.
She vent and be followed. aud a soon rs she en-
tered inside he struck her ON the head and killed
her. He then went back TO the house. and
brought the children out, one ut . time, and TAX
ing them inside the barn despatched them. one By
one, with the same axe. In each instance ht
In the position they were found. lie then covered
the bodies up, and proceeded to wipe out al
evidences Of his guilt. He then went back to thu
house and awaited the arrival Of MIR. Doering
not expecting that Miss Dolau would accompany
him. As soon a. Mr.. Deerng arrived In the car
rage NO got out anu frO0St tolu nun sometuius
was wrong with one Of the cows, and asked hin
to 20 over to the barn with him. Mr.. Deerine
went along with him, and Miss Dolan went iatG
the house and took of her bonnet and furs. Mr.
Deering did not even take OF his gloves befor'
going to the barn. but proceeded there ut once
followed by Probst. who had the axe concealed
ready for use. As soon as Mr.. Deering entered
the door, Probst states that he struck him In thu
head and fslled him to the earth, and then chop
ped at his neck with the edge Of the axe.
Miss Dolan was the next and last victim. Shit
proceeded to the barn, after coming down stairs
and not finding any Of the family In the house
and Probst, who was In waiting for her. treated
her A. he had the rest Of the family. After lay
ing out the bodies and covering them up with
hay, the murderer went into the house and CON-
menced searching for valuables. lie states he got
MI money, but expected to secure q considerable
amount. IIe states that Miss Dolan's pocket
book had very little In Il.
lie remained about tho house for some time
picking up the articles found in the black valise,
and len about dark. His further movements were
petty much ~ brought out on the trial
Probst states that he would have confessed to
all the murders before. but he feared that IL Inc
did 50 he would be torn to pieces BY the mob.
lie will be hung on Friday, Junes.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

RAILROAD ESrxarRisE.-rhs Eastern Railroad
Company have recently added six new locomo-
tives to the rolling stock Of their road. One Of
theu-,he albert rhorndiks" and the smallest
weighing twelve tons-is used on the South Read
ing Branch. TIE "Essex" and "Merrimao' are
two freight engines. weighing twenty-eight tons
each. The "John Howe" and I'D. A. Neal
named Tor two Of the former Presidents Of the
roid-srs passenger engines, OF elegant eonstruo
t'n and great power and speed. The former
weighs twenty eight TONS and the latter more than
f~snty-nine and half tons. and Is the largest
engine on the road. rhs"Nsal" was built at the
Boston Locomotive WORKS. and the others q,
T.unton. There Are few II any roads better sup
piled With rolling stock than the Easter. Al The
present time. and the recent additions ,ud,o... /.
determination on the part Of the DIRECTOR, "a
keep up with the times and meet Gil the require
msnts Of the public In dspatching the business o,
the road.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18
~DrE. r. Chase, of Rockland, has in.

TDr. E. r. Chase, Of Rockland, has in
vented, and is about to patent n new method
Of generating steam. 1t was tried last week
at the brass foundry Of Mr.. Torrcy, and the
Democrat says that even with the imperfect
apparatus used, sufficient power was obtained
10 run all the machinery Of the foundry in
full operation, with the same strength us with
the old boiler. II is not new engine, but an
invention to take the place Of the boiler. In
this case the old boiler was detached and the
new apparatus took its place. If il succeeds,
OF which there seems to be no doubt, It will
make n revolution in the method of general.
ing steam. for there can he nobursting ofboil-
crs Ivy this method, the space it requires is
considerably less than the old boiler, il will
cost less to make il, and it is thought it will
take less fuel; il has not, however, been suili-
GENTLY tested in the latter respect.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

A terrible FIRE attended by shocking loss Of
life and a heavy loss Of property, occurred in
upon the premises Of Mrs Lyman Burbank. The
house Was occupied by Mr.. Burbank and hireSi
man NAMED Ballse, an adopted daughter Of Mr..
Burbank. named Luce, and . Miss Dicksrson,
Who Vas Temporarily staying there at the time
Miss ID. was the hrst % discover that the house
vas on Are. and Immediately gave the alarm TO
me other inmates, and ell endea,ored to descend
e msAir.. They found Il nov too late, and Mr..
osnos then Jumped from Q window and procur.
$500 Sss that the rest night make good their
the two r;,,v y. sS'Ssniag he oouh snd nothing Of
already sadocaisd In the hest and asms. ana
smoke. He body. he..,s-. Va recovered. The
two girls we're burned 10 ssSes. ne ars e.t,od.
81 TO the outbuildings Of the preSis.s' md r.
suited In the total loss Of the builiiprs. oa,t,s
sheep, horses and hogs Take Il altogether, Ii
Vas one Of tho most shocking and terrible die.
asters ever known In vsruoat from any cause
vhatsosvsr. Mr.. Burbank vas By occupation 4
droysr, and Wss quite we'll known. The Orc Il
supposed 10 have originated nom defective Are
plsee. which uas In uss the day preceding.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

~ Several cowvicts in the State prison at
tempted to break ont one day last week.
They started from one of tho shops will, a
plank to scale the wall ut the northeast corner,
hut their motions were discovered from the
guard house in time to Illustrate their attempt.
One of the guard by the name Of Reed was
sent by Deputy Warden Maxcy out to the sta
ton where the rnid was to be made, and two
more were sent upon the outside to shoot
down anybody who might escape. When the
raiders saw Reed, with his rifle lcvele,i, they
attacked him with stones. several OF which
hit him. hut he stood his ground, and in
spite of the shower Of stones, put bullet in.
to the leg Of the leader and brought him to
the ground. The other six ran for the wall
on the eastern side, but there the rifle Of the
sentry met them, and they skunk buck into the
shop. The man shot was the notorious Suli.
van Of Bangor. Tic is in the hospital, and
though badly wounded will recover. The
others were properly taken care oE-ROokiand
Demoerut.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

GEs. HowARp AND THE New Church At Wash.
Ixarox. At the meeting Of the Congregational
Union In Brooklyn last week, Gen. Howard beg.
ged for the proposed Congregational Church In
Washington in the following style:
We must have this Washington church. We
are poor. believe I am the richest member OF
the congregation, and recently had to borrow
money to buy Q house, which cost $4,000. and
when I subscribed $1,000 for this church. did
not know how was to pay for IL. l went OF to
see my old mother, and while was gone lee
tured every night. and made money enough to
pay my subscription. You'll notice that am
esotstical. I am also jealous to certain extent.
am jealous Of my military reputation, and when
that il assailed want some friend to defend me.
Now don't think the public has used me quite
right. Here In New York you have presented
Gen Grant 9TH 500, 900, and Philadelphia has
given him house and lot, Meade has been pre-.
sented with house and lot, and Sherman and
Sheridan have had valuable presents. Now l
want present. I have refused one or two, but
now want $4,000 to build this Washington
church, and promise you that every cent you
subscribe to me I'll give to the Lord Jesus Christ
The sum Of $500 was subscribed on the spot
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

EXCITING SCENE IN THE HoUsE.-Mr. Chanler
Of New York City interrupted the dulncss OF the
morning session by offering resolution compli
mentsry TO the patriotism Of the President Gin
saving the nation by his vetoes from the wicked
and revolutionary acts Of malignant and mischi.
yious men," Mr.. Stevens moved that the resolu.
ton be not entertained, and the House sustained
the resolution by slargc majority. Gen Schenck
Immediately thereafter introduced resolution
ceusuring Mr.. Chanler for attempting to insult
the House by such reflection on the acts Of tho
members .-..
Mr.. Chanler Was allowed time to explain and
apologize II he saw 6t, or not. He chose to make
the matter worse by declaring that be would II he
could, Gust the whole Republican stle, and send
Thsd Stevens 70 that hell, surrounded With bayo.
nets. to which b had wished to consisn Others
The vote OF csnsurs was adopted ~ to 30.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-18

SuocKrSo TRAaEpr.-Martin Lutz, o wealthy
and highly respectable farmer, residing within
one mile OF CoOkstown, Fayettc Comfy, Pa, len
his home q few days ago on visit to Ohio, ex.
pecting to be absent several days. He returned
ON Friday evening, however, about nine o'clock
and knowing that his wife would not be looking
for him, he concluded to steal In upon her un'
awares. lie soon discovered that she was absent,
and had let the house In the charge OF hts cousin
q boy Of about sixteen years ut age. As Lut'
had considerable money In the house, he seems to
have conceived the idea OF testing the courage
and fidelity of the boy. lie accordingly entered
the house stealthily, but the boy hearing the noise
gave the alarm. The boy then approached the
room where the supposed robber was, challenged
him three times to come out or he would shoot
him. After the third warning the boy fired, be-
ing armed with navy revolver. LutI up to thi:
time had not spoken, but rs the ball had passed
through his body he fell to the floor. exclaiming
"You have killed me, but II was all my fault"
In fifteen minutes he Was dead. - Phisburs
Gazette.