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The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.

Our dates from New Orleans are to the Bro
! inst. We give a summary of the quotation:
| and the condition of the market III leading
articles
COTTON-The market pretty active
Nearly 5000 bales sold to-day at prices lit
tie sitter, though quotations not changed
since Sunday.
Ordinary quoted at ALI 43c Good ordir a.
~ at 45@l6 Low niddling at 48'049, and
middIing at 50Go~o.
SUGAR AND MOLASSES-The market
dull. Sugar sold in lots at I3f for good fair,
and about lie. for yellow clarified. Molasses
at 20 to 75c. for common, SOC. for good, $50.
for prime, 9Uc. for strictly prime, and $1IO
per gallon for choice. Choice molasses il
scarce
WESTERN PRODUCE AND PROvI-
SIC Corn is in better demand, and pric )
SOL nat higher. Not much activity i'll
otL articles of produce.
FJOUR-Market dull. Limited demand.
Fine, s. 50; Superfine, So IS; Extra, 50 )
per barrel.
LAKD-By the quantity, @4c. for prime
Stock on hand small.
GREEN MEAT-Shoulders 10 to 15c
OATS-supply good, but rather dull sal.
In lots SIC per bushel.
CORN-IS III active demand at from 81 % TO
l 20 per bushel.
BACON-There is very little doing beyond
a small retail business at I5c. for shoulder
IS1lS4c. ribbed sides, 190193c. for clear
sides, l840194c. for plain hams, and 25r055c
49 fb. for sugar cured hams. Shoulders and
sides are in good supply, but hams are scarce
A lot of 20 casks Of shoulders sold at l41c
70 fb.
COAL Oils selling readily in small lots
at 81 Is - gallon in cans and 90c in barrels.
WHISKEY-There is no demand for round
lots, but good retail business is doing at 81
350$2 40 p gallon. Very choice brands
command a little more.
SUNDRIES-Potatoes are dull and are sell
ling at g. 25aS3; Onions at 81 25aS2 50:
Apples at $6aS3 ~ Darrell, and Eggs at So
a S56 ~ barrel
INDIA BAGCING-The5 stock is light, bat
there isvery little demand, which is supplied
by dealers at 30031c. Is yard, in rolls, anc
$40 3z1c III bales.
BALE ROPE-Dealers are sealizing l84d
lS4c y ID, in a small way.
BALING TWINE-Is scarce, and COM
mands 2Sc, u 10. readily.
GUNNY BAGS-Are selling at 30c. piece
for second hand, and 35c. for new.
BURLAPS-There have been considerable
sold ut 500 2c each.
COFFEE-There is very good retail de-
mand, which is being supplied at 29c. ~ fb.
for ordinary, 2903lc. for fair to good fair and
3I032c for choice.
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5lel} o,l!.9fji.1
metropolitan En- prise.
GREAT GIF. SALE
OF THE
NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE
EVE ERS' ASSOCIATION.
Capital, 81, 900 900
Depot, 1S7 Broadway.

elry!and Fancy Goods all TO be sold for ONE
DOLLAR each, without regard to value, and
not to be paid for till you see what you i'll
leceINe.
CERTIFICATES, naming each article I'D
zts s.<4ae, az placed = said envelopes ID
well mixed. One Of tbose envelopes viii be
sent by mail to any address on receipt of %
cents; Ave for 81; eleven Tor 8; thirty for s.;
sixty-fve for SO; and one numbered for SIS.
On receipt Of the Certificate you viii see
what you are going to have, and then it is
at your option to pay the dollar and take
the article or not. Purchasers may thus
obtain Gold Watch, Diamond Ring or a
~ ON our list. for 81; and IN no case can they
get less than One Dollars worth, as there
are no blanks
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Mobile d Ohio Rail Road.
NORTHWARD TRAINS.


Leave Mobile every Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday, 4 p. NJ.
Pass Meridian every Sunday, Tuesday and
Thursday, SIS A. NJ
Arrive at Corinth every Sunday, Tuesday
and Thursday at 9 40, p. NJ
Leave Conrinth every Monday Wednes-
day and Friday, at 80 A. NJ.
Arrive at Columbus, KY, every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at 80 p NJ
The Steamer Gen. Anderson" connects at
Columbus, KY, for Cairo.
SOUTHWARK TRAINS.
Leave Columbus, KY, every Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday at 8 A. NJ.
Arrive at Corinth every Sunday, Tuesday
and Thursday, 10 80 2. NJ
Leave Corinth every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at ] 40 A. NJ.
Pass Meridian every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 05 p NJ.
Arrive at Mobile every Tuesday Thursday
nd Saturday at 40 A. NJ
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The Clarion Newspaper and Job Office has
been removed from Meridian to this CITY, and
heucetorth VIII be permanently located at Jack
som -,s'.''iiested at the Capitol of the State, we
Ha"e i.e tursn VIII enter new and wider
E..t fi usefulness, az. IT, bv max king it a first
r.-5 3dily aud Week Journal, it may be re-
E-. ss . Welcome visitor in every neighborho ID
Willie We iu perfect indep .ndence in the
aE-sezslpu # or opions we shall labor homes "
5 ever ia-Hy calculated o
develop 'ae resources Of the State and resto re
g. ---e.t ,.a1 prosperity 10 her citizens Oar
Nj lie furnished with the latest tee-
Gf a# Hs-s correspondence from important
Uat-H stt ne. Its If proceedings at the approach
..ga 81 congress, Together with a variety
Cd .r s5t.4 .e9ailS matter. Special attention
"#.a t#a2 % commercial news, aud the latest
-s Fgs# s from our most Important cities viii
.Hriy. As the official Journal of the
STATE. iteae~ and resolutions OF the legislature
1ye Lrociamations, &c, will of course he
ter Of interest to the legal profession,
y save aae arrangements to publish the de
ca-eaa Of die illgh Court of Errors and Appeals.
Datr-0no month $50
08e wear II 60
City subscribers, when furnished
Ir Ga.E5. Iar anuum IS 90
@EEHLT--S.Z months 3 90
One year 5 90
Gaa..e will be large double sheet contain
b. Haa reading matter than any paper in the
State.
PREMIUMS FOR SUBSCRIBERS.
Fapratity a general desire among the people of
tha sr.te t.scppies of the amended Constitution
AMI acts Of the late Legislature, we intend at
an expense OF several thousand dollars TO print a
separate edition solely for cur subscribers
All Subscribers to the Daily or Weekly at our
present rates, (Sl2 90 for Daily and S. 90 for
Weekly. who pay for one year in advance, will
receive copy of the amended Constitution and
laws Of the late session of the Legislature
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The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

JUDGE j. L. YERGER.-This distingr an.
ed gentleman has been in the CITY for the
last few days. As President of the late
Convention it remains for him to decide
whether there is any necessity for the re as
semblage of that body. We arc not advised
OF what his intentions are in this respect,
but we feel convinced, that he viii take no
step OF the kind, without reasons that will
be satisfactory to the people of the State.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05
COTTON SEED.

WE are now receiving large lot OF Cot
ton Seed of the crop of $50. This seed was
mt M bv one of the most reliable planters
IN Mississippi, and We warrant them Hiit
planters wanting the genuine article al
- ra;s+sIe viii find them, at small pFo14i
no nlL H4 - ROBINSON & co.
I.rEson. Jan. 4, lass. 10 d.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

- Messrs. Bazsinsky Il Simmons are az
Old and well known house at VieksbIrg, IN
f,.Ia .haiI friends and former customers that
tAey have again opened at their old stand'
at tus iron front store, corner of Washington
and CHINA streets, large and handsome
steel, Of fancy and staple dry goods, which
ttey offer te sell on most reasonable terms
! TheGoogs were selected by Mr.. BazSinskyt
Who has been merchant 1oT over thirty
! Years. Cur nlcnds who visit Vicksburg
should give them call.
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TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.
Ne'c Orleans, Jackson g. Great Northern Rail
Road

Passenger trains leave New Orleans On
Monday, Wednesday and Fridav. at ? 90
NJ, and arrive at Jackson, al 90 L. II -
Canton at Q 90 p. NJ
Returning leave Canton at s 60 AN
Jackson % 4. NJ, On Wednesday, Friday
and Sunday, arriving at New Orleans at 90
p NJ
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Southern Rail Road.

Eastern Trains leave Vicksburg daily, at
> 80 A. M..-Arrive at Jackson at 10 To-
Leave Jackson at 10 46.-Arrive at Meridian
at Z p NJ
Westward Trains leave Meridian daily at
, A. M.-ArTiye at Jackson at / GA p NJ
Leave Jackson at | 35.-Arrive at Vicksburg
al & Oh
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

~ At the request of many of our friends,
we have extended the time to the first of
February in which our yearly advance SUI
scrlbers can obtain a premium, copy Of
the amended Constitution and laws We
expect to have the work ready early III
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THE STATE OFMIssIssIPPI. I
SUNFLowER COUNTY.
In Circuit Court Of said County and State.
George Redman,
VS.. To June Term, 1866.

vs. 10 June Ie7Hty lcOO
w. w. Lane.
THE Defendant in the above stated case,
in hereby notified that an attachment was
issued against his Estate on the 9th day OF
October, A D. 1865, for the sum of two hun
dred and eighty nine dollars, returnable to
said Court, and in favor of George Redman,
Plaintiff; and further, that unless he appear
at the next term of said Court, to be held at
the Court House in the town of McNutt, ON
the 10th Monday after the 4th Monday OF
March, A. d. 1866; and plead answer OF de-
muir, to said attachment, Judgment by de-
fault will be entered against him, ana the
Estate a3 taehed will be sold to satisfy such
= WITNESS my hand and the Seal
() of said Court, this the 10th day Of
d. J. ELLINGTON,
Clerk.
Fl. L. SMITH, Attorney for Plaintiff
JAM w4w.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
SUNFT OVER COUNTY. !
In Circuit Court Of sa,o Cqanty and State.
J. NJ. Switzer and
S. w. Garvin, IT, I'm. 77o,.,n 1864
VS..
S. Fields.
THE Defendant in the above stated case,
is hereby notified that an attachment was
issued against his Estate, on the goth day of
November, A. ID. 1865, for the sum of four
Thousand and eight hundred dollars, retur-
nable to said Court, and in favor of said
Plaintiff, and further, that unless he appear
at the Court House in the town of McNutt,
on the 10th Monday after the 4th Monday #
March, A. D. 1866; and plead answer o. de-
muir to said attachment, Judgment by default
will be entered against him, and the Estate
attached, will be sold to satisfy such judg-
ment.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal
~ of said Court this the 18th day of
( LIS : December, A. D. 1868
(~N ID. J. ELLINGTON,
Clerk.
III. L. SMITH, Attorney for Plaintiff.
JAM, w4w.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

E-Mess-s. Keesecker 81 Lar have just
received lot of fresh oysters at the Capltt
Restaurant We can vouct for their being
m.
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
SUNFLOWER COUNTY.
rcuit Court of said COUNTY, and Stale.


SUNFLOWER COUNTY. !
In Circuit Court Of said County and State.
VIM. Hanna ,oe-
S. Fields.
THE Defendant in the above stated case
is hereby notified that an attachment was
issued against his Estate on the 9th day OF
November, A D. 1865, for the sum of one
thousand, three hundred and eighty one dol
lars and eighty-fye cents, returnahle to said
Court, and in favor of said lintitf, anu
further, UNLESS he appears at til HeXt term OF
said Court, to be holden at the court House,
in the town of McNutt, on the 18th Monday
after the 4th monday of March, D., 1866 +;
and plead answer or demur to said attach
ment, Judgment by default will be entered
against him, and the Estate attached, VIII
be sold to satisfy such Judgment,
WITNESS my hand and the Seal
{ ~ } of Court this the 10Th day of De-
L. S. cember, A d. 1855,
(~N d. j. ELLINGTON.
Clerk.
H. L. SMITH, Attorney for Plaintiff.
JAM, w4w.
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g2x33lSAT & S5G0oM3.


To our Old Friends and Former Customers.
We, the undcTEiFned bag leave 20 inform friends
IN Kinds and surrounding counties that have ope
e aga old stand at the Iron front Store corner
washington an4 China Street.
We have be and vet receiving from the east,
one of the largest and handsomest stocks of Fame
and staple Dry Goods, Clothing hoes Boots, Hats
/ ans Hosiery, hawls, ~aptlss, &c &c Our stock
has been selected with great care by Mr. Bszsnsky
who has been in business for thirty years.
Our PRICES will suit purchasers. We Would invite
the pubic to examine our stock before purchasir8
elsewhere. we hsve polite and atteu i've statesmen,
who will take pls aEure ia sho ring the goods.
BAZSINSKY & I'M ONS,
Dec O. Il m VicksburS Miss.
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A gents az vanteG in every town in the cornt, y;
every pc, son can make SO day selling Cert fl
Gates Ia the greatest sale 81 Jewe)ry ever known,
Send 2jc for a Ger ihc4 e, wfich will inform on
what yos oh: ain for g. At tie seme time ct
cur circular ccn.sir full list and particulars; also,
Tsrras TO Ls,HtS.
Adj css, JAMES HUTCHINSON & 90.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

C0TTgN SEED.-Those who desire to get
an eutlrely reliable and fresh article of cot
ton seed, the gToth OF 90, will find from the
Advertisement Of Messrs. Robinson & Co,
where they can be obtained.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-05

1--WE invite attention to the card OF
Shaw s Doherty, merchant tailors, to be
found in our paper to day. Their house is in
the brick building over Murrell store, where
can be seen a well selected and e-egant stock
OF black and fancy French cloths, blank
dsa-skin. French and English Casimeres OF
every shade. They have displayed great
taste in the purchase of their goods, and new
er TAI. 10 give YOU a good fit. They arc old
residents uf jackson and deserve pubic
Patronage.
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THE DAILY CLARl( N
PROSPECTUS
OF THE

= Il a R I O N
Published Daily and Weekly at Jackson, Miss.
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DARING RoBBERY.-Yesterday evening
,iua. after dark. negro soldier entered the
Fruit and Grocery store of Mrs. Masters, on
CAPITOL Get, and after making some trih-
in.rrrgls Is. handed her a S. bin to change.
Ms Masters gave him his change, and was
r,5a1.s-. < her purse 10 her pocket, when the
negro cs.uEht it out of her hand, and ran OIL
1t was impossible to pursue the negro at the
time, and he IS still at large. AS the adven-
tilrous freedman can readily be recognized, 1t
is to be hoped that no time viii be lost III
bringing him to the punishment he deserves
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06
Canadian Affairs.

By the Net0 York associated Press.
MONTREAL, December 6.-The Bank of Mon
treal is about to withdraw its agency at Chicago.
amounted to 81, $780, 900, being slight decrease
from the corresponding month of last year.
TORONTO, December 6.-The authorities have
received information of an intended raid on the
attempting a rescue of the Fenian prisoners.
Extra precautions are being adopted, and no
visitors, unless we'll known to the authorities,
are admitted.
A battalion OF volunteers, composed entirely
OF employees of the Grand Trunk Railway, were
mustered for drill in full uniform last evening,
and presented fine appearance They have
recently been supplied with arms, and drill re-
gularly and constantly.
Information has been received here, by tele-
graph, that the steamer Baltimore employed in
the Canadian flour and produce trade between
the Lower Province and Portland, has been
wrecked, and is full of water at Fog Harbor,
near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06
FOURTH EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.

ESPECIAL DEsPAToHEs TO EVENING TELEaRAPHI
WASHINGTON, December 6.
Negro Suffrage.
The Senate Committee on the District of Co
lumbia will, on Monday, report bill establish
ing negro suffrage in the District of Columbia
and 1t will be passed by decided majority.
They will report in favor of excluding from
the right of suffrage all who left the District TO
give aid and comfort to Rebels.
Adjournment Of the Senate.
The Senate has adjourned until Monday, in
order that committees may prepare work for
legislation.
Effect OF the Mexican News.
The news from Matamoras creates much feel
ing here to-day.
Suicide OF PhiladeIphtan
George W. Drummer, of Philadelphia, en-
ployed during the war as Photographic clerk I'm
the War Department, and latterly as department
reporter for the Washington Star, committed
suicide to-day, in fit of mental alteration cut
ting his throat with razor He was graduate
of the Philadelphia High School, and had
received the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
An Ex-RebeI FIourishIng.
Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky, is here.
giving supper parties and making himself agree
able He is said to have made $3.50, 900 at Rich
mond during the war, in procuring the release
of prisoners.
The Arrest of Surratt.
The Government has information that the
authorities in Egypt are afording every assist
ance in ensuring the safe-keeping of John HI,
Surratt until be can be sent here for trial.
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TILL-TAPPER.-J. Cunningham under
took to make torcible loan from storekeeper
iu South street, near Third, yesterday afternoon.
Cunningham went into the store on some pre-
tense or other, and watching his opportunity,
when he thought no one was looking, he
sneaked behind the counter and relieved the
money-drawer of its contents. He was arrested
soon afterwards, and had hearing before
Alderman Moore. On searching him, the
plunder could not be found. He was com
mitted in default Of bail to answer.
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Latest Markess by Telegraph .

~ me NeU York dSSoctoteu TTeSS'
NEW YORK December Gold, 1891; Exchange,
9gMOt at sight, 101; Five-twenty coupons OF 1862,
1885, OF 1864 1061 of 1866, 1919; new issue, 1886
reniorties 100; Seyen.tbirties' first series, 1875
second series, lO55 Missouri IS, %l; Money, 0g!
Stocks duil and weak; Canton Co., AS; Boston
Waior.ptwer, 500; Cumbe land prefer 81;
llO3; Eric Railroad, 7llj Hudson Rive Railroad
1901 Heading Railroad, ILL hicnlyan Ce1,ral.
leve and and Pittsburg, s4t; Cleveland and Toledo,
/ q: Chicago and Rock Island, 1881; Northwe,tern,
.Ol; Plt'sburg, Fort Wayne, and ChicagO' lOii'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06

A JAIL-BIRD RRCAPTURED.-Some time
ago q professional, named John Sullivan, made
raid upon machine-shop in Gloucester, N. j..
He removed all the fine brass work from the
engine in the shop, and brought it up to this
city to dispose of. He was however, detected
from his boat and remanded to the authorities
of Gloucester. He was committed to Woodbury.
Jail, to serve out term of two years. few
days ago, however, he managed to escape by
applied to our police for assistance, and Officer
Conrow started off on his trail. He caught him
in Washington yesterday, at the corner of First
avenue and street. He was brought up to this
city, and then delivered into the hands Of the
Woodbury. authorities:
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06

A THIEvIsH VAGRANT.-One of the police
of the Second District arrested a female vagrant
this morning, on the suspicion Of stealing some
clothing. She had in her possession when
arrested lady's fine cloth coat, which she was
endeavoring to sell. She had succeeded in dis.
posing OF some articles before she was arrested.
The coat in question is at the Southwark Hall
Police Station awaiting an owner.
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MARRIED.

BLAKE-BRTTTON On the evening OF November 2s
at the residence Of the brides father by Rsv r NJ
ANN BB1TTON, all of this city.
,HAYLNS-BEATTY.. On "Wednesday, December s
1866 bv Rev. Ford sutton, JOS EP HAVENS of thi,
city: and SARAH j. BEATTY, of Ogdensburg New
York.
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SUSPICIOUS CUsToMERs.-Ye esterday after
noon, at the dry goods establishment OF John
Warburton d Son, No. 1904 Chestnut street,
when the salesroom was crowded with Gus.
toners engaged in purchasing from their ample
and valuable stock of goods, when the counters
were piled hign with costly silks, ETC.. two Ger
man women entered the store, making inquiries,
but without any apparent intention to buy.
After the rush Of business had somewhat sub
sided, and the clerks were engaged in restoring
the goods to their proper places, two pieces OF
which had been laid ou the counter near where
these German women were standing and hover.
ing all the while, were found mssing-where,
when, and how was subject OF consideration
but the acton of these women in the store
directs suspicion forcibly to their agency in the
matter,
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, December 6.
BIZ the NeV York associated Press.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, December 6.
By the Ne,U York associated Press.
Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull Qllinoisl reported faVorably from
repeal tho amnesty power OF the President, and
asked its immediate Consideration.
Mr. Hendricks (Mo) objected and IL goes over.
Mr.. Wade (0hio) called up bill ofthe last session
to regu ate the selection of Grand and Petit Juries
in the Territory of Utah, which was ordered to be
printed with amendments.
Mr. Poland " ermont gave notice that on Monday
be would call up the Bankrupt bill.
Ordered, on motion of Mr. Grimes (IOwab that
when the Senate adjourn to-day it be to meet on
Mr. Wilson (NIassachusetts) gave notice that he
would call up next week joint resolution to dis
band and prohibit militia organizations In the Rebel
States Adjourned.
House of Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Washburne (Ill.l the Post Office
Committee was instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency OF comforting on the Post Office Department
the same jurisdiction and control over the
ie eegmph lines now in operation. hereafter to be
constructed, that is now exercised oY Yr Post Ofoe5
III The b,lI for the regulation Of appointments and
removals from Post Offices came up and was post
On motion of Mr. Pike (Me.), a select committee
OF three was ordered to inquire into the crcum-
stances Of the murder OF three United States SOL
ders IN South Carolina In October, 1855 and OF the
reprieye and subsequent pardon OF those convicted
thereof
election of members Tor the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1868, and the same day in
each alternate year thereafter. Referred to the
Committee on f ections.
On motion of Mr.. Eliot (Mass.l q select committee
of three was appointed TO proceed to New Orleans.
and institute inquiry into the riots there in July
and August last
On motion OF Mr.. Wilson tIowah the Judiciary
Committee was instructed to inquire into the neces-
sity for further LEGISLATION in regard the gani-
OF the House, and the counting OF the electoral
votes.
On motion of Mr.. Kasson (Iowa), the same co n.
mitee was instructed to inquire int0 the propreiy
OF directing martial Jaw to be proclaimed IN ooun.
ties in the Rebel States where Union men have
the murderer5.