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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-09

eW-JAY Cooks new house, near Phila-
dephia, is described In the papers. 1t has
ffty bedrooms. eighty windows, bay
window as large as smaIl house, chapel,
a gymnasium, picture-gallePy, thcater. &C.,
sc. forest IN front, stream, a waterfall
u park, and IA an architectural enterprise
rivals Cologne Cathedral. Its cost Is
S500O00. Flatt
JAY, before the Green back advent, was a
very unimpOrtant broker In the Quaker
City, but being chosen as the general agent
for the Treasury Department In nying that
immense paper kite, II ia not to be won
dered ut that enough has stuck 10 his
palms with which to rear mansion ele-
CANT enough TO cast a shade upon the
frowning ulstles Of European Lords
Ez-Conncctlcut did the handsome thing,
however much the Blacks may crow. The
Radical candidate for Governor, HAwLY,
got majority Of some 200, instead Of the
old majority of some ten thousand aud
t,oenty-sisl In the Legislature the Demo
Gratis gain eight Senators, and some twenty
members of the House. In the latter body
they win now have about 100 members
enough to keep the Radicals In check, and
including some Of the strongest men In the
State. In some of the Senatorial districts,
30 close was the vote, that change of some
sixty would have given the Democracy the
control OF that branch.
Times are marvellously changed when
and fierce Black republican,
ism can lind In such victory" an event
To rejoice at
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STRANGE AccDENr-A MAN BLOWN UP
BY "PHARoHs SERpENTs" IN CHURCH
We learn from the Quincy llllinois) Wing,
of the goth ult., that g during the services
at the Fifth street Methodist Episcopal
Church last Monday evening, some matches
in the pocket of young man named Spen-
Ger, ignited from some cause, probably from
accidental friction. He attempted to squelch
out the flames, but some serpent eggs y
being in the same pocket, took fire, and
commenced discharging their suffocating
fumes and rolling out their horrid, snaky
commissions in manner that for a time baf
fed all efforts to extinguish the Internal :"
combustion. The female portion of the au-
dience was soon thrown into wild state of
alarm and disorder, resulting, however, in
no serious consequences. The young man,
we are told, lad his hands and clothes burnt,
though re fortunately escaped any very great
orpersonal injury"
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MARRIAGE GUIDE.

YoUNG's Great Physiological Work, or every
one his own Doctor-6eing Private Instructor
for Mari, Persons or those about to marry, both
Male and female, in everything concerning the
physiolog, and relations OF our ocNaai Ssss.n,'
and the P reduction OF Prevention OF Offspring,
including all the new discoveries nc'e vo I'M
given in th c.Engsh language, by WIN. 1OoHo,
M. d. tn is is really valuable and interesting
work. It written in PLAIN language loI thI 81
era reader and is illustrated with upwards OF one
hundred el Cravings. All young married people,
or those &C ntemplating Marriage anu Ia. . ~, III
least impe lin mt to married NE slouiu ie LIE
book. 1t iscloses secrets that every ono snO.
be acquan ted with Stiii II Is oooh Ina. r. ,s;I
be locked up and not he ABOUT tne no4se e 60
be sent to any one on the reeeip. % my Stuot
Address [ TWIN. IOUNG, NO. 4io Sp,uee ST. e.
above Fo, lrt, Philadelphia. Nsep So-io'" oh
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Mr.. Jones of Columbus, moved call OF
the Senate. which was agreed to; a quorum
however came in while the Clerk was calling
the roll, and the call was suspended.
The bill to abolish the Superintendent of
Common Schools and for other purposes,
being under consideration, the question aris-
ing on the adoption of the amendment of Z
fered by Mr.. Cowles it was rejected. On the
amendment to the amendment by Mr.. Wilson,
a vote was taken and it was lost. The bill
passed its second reading.
The bill which was defeated to-day, pro-
viding for the erection of a penitentiary, on
motion of Mr. Garter, was reconsidered and
laid on the table,
Bill tepunish persons pursuing and injur-
ing horses and other live stock with intent to
steal them, passed its third reading under
suspension of the rules.
Bill to punish vagrancy, passed Its third
reading under suspension OF the rules.
On motion of Mr. Jones of Columbus, the
special order was postponed until tomorrow
at IL o'clock.
Bill to punish persons enticing servants
from fulfilling their contracts, or OF harboring
them, passed its third reading under sus-
pension of the rules.
Bill to secure to agricultural laborers their
pay in kind passed its third reading under
suspension of the rules
Bill more effectually to secure the mainten-
ance of bastard children, passed its third
reading under suspension of the rules.
Bill to establish work house or houses of
correction in each county of the State, passed
its third reading under suspension OF the
rules
A message was received from the House
transmitting the following bills, viz:
Bill to amend the charter of the town of
CASTOR. Referred to the Committee on Cor
porations
Bill concerning negroes, and persons of
color being under consideration, Mr.. Carter
moved the rules be suspended to put the bill
on its second reading, whereupon Mr.. Cow
per called the ayes and nays. Ayes 16, nays
81 Not agreed to.
Mr.. Covington moved that the bill be made
the special order for Monday at IL o'clock.
Mr. Carter moved to amend by inserting
Friday II o'clock and called for the ayes and
nays The vote stood, Ayes q, nays 10,
and Mr.. Carriers amendment was adopted.
The bill concerning assignments on mo-
| ton of Mr. Cash, was referred to the Com
mittee on the judiciary.
Mr.. Harris, of Rutherford, introduced
resolution providing that after LIST day of
March no member will be excused from his
seat until the close of the session. Lies over.
On motion of Mr.. Carter the Senate adj
,journed until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
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Obituary.

Died of Pneumonia, on the morning of Febrn a.
~ 23rd, at the age of II years, MARY LEWIS
eldest child and only daughter of Hon. J. M. and
Mrs. L. L, LEACH, of Lexington, North Caro-
lima
linus has the light of a household gone out.
and lett stricken hearts shrouded in gloom and
sadness She was the idol of her, parents, and
1ondly loved and admired by all who knew her.
Nature had endowed her with q fine intellect, a
sweet disposition, unusual personal beauty, and
great force of character combined with true femi-
nine grace and gcntleness to which education had
added accomplishments that fitted her to- shine
brilliantly in the social and domestic circle. But
ofso much loveliness nothing now remains save
sadly pleasing and precious memories The hearts.
of her friends stand pulseless and grieved under
this painful dspensation. When the bowed and
tottering form of age sinks into, the tomb, the
pangs of grief are soothed by the thought that
the burden of a weary pilgrimage is at length laidi
down and toilsome journey ended But when,
youth and beauty are sRatched away from glow
ing hopes and opening prospects, when the music
of the merry laugh is hushed, and in its stead
comes the knell of the clods falling ON the coffin
tits then we feel how stern and solemn, and re-
lentless is Death.
In this hour ofageny how, sweeet to mourning:
friends is the voice Of our blessed religion, The,
damsel is not dead, but sleepeth." During herr
whole illness ller mind was unusually clearyand,.
collected, and was evidently meditating on the. q
doctrines of the cross in which pious mothers
had from childhood instructed her. Her extra,
ordinary sufferings were borne with nnmurmuring 1
patience and ,neekness. She received the an,
houncement that she must die without the least i
Alarm and said that though the felt herself a,sin
ner she could trust in Jesus for salvation, Sha..
asked her fond and doting father to promise TINT
he would meet her in heaven, and sent like mes--
sage to absent brothers. 70 her mothes. she said
that ifpermitted she would come back and be her
ministering angel; then with a prayer to God to,
take her she calmly closed her eyes in death, and
her gentle spirit passed away from mortal Genes.
5 How eonsoling to know that this heavy blow.
has been inflicted by the hand Of glaciou rs En-
ther who is too wise to err and too goo to.be.
unkind." May be sanctiiied to the salvation oft
those who loved her! Jesus the good Master
shall ere long stand by her, grave End say.
." Arise" The fair flower .plnclsed BIZ the. ieyvi
hand of Death, has only gone to blaorl ,erenniAlt
lyin brighter cline.
1.-THE Lord gave and the. Lord haiti AIKEN away
blessed be the name Of the Lord,'7
March q, 1866. g..
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THURSDAY, March LIST, 1886.

THURSDAY, March 1st, 1885,
The House was called to order at o o'clock
A. NJ
The Journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved. Sundry reports were made from
Standing Committees, which will be noticed
in detail hereafter
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Mcdonald: IA bill to amend the
charter of the Governors Greek Steam Boat
Transportation and Mining Company
Passed its several readings under suspen-
sion of the rules
BY Mr.. Mott bill to amend the charter
ofthe town Of Newton, Catawba County.
ON CALENDAR
A bill to amend the charter of the Trustees
of Greensboro Female College Passed End
and Bird readings The resolution, introduced
Oh yesterday, by Mr.. York, that the House
hereafter hold evening sessions, meeting at
seven o'clock p. H., was taken up Mr. Jen-
klns, OF Warren, moved to amend the resolu-
ton as follows, adjourn at 2 O'Clock p. IN.
and meet again at o'clock p. m.
MIR. Faircloth of Wayne moved to amend
the amendment as follows: meet at half
past-nine o'clock a. M. and adjourn at three
O'Clock p. m.
On motion of Mr. Terrell, the resolution
and amendments were laid on the table,
bill to establish Freehold Homesteads
for the citizens of the State, was put on its
2nd rea'ling This bill allows the allotment
ola freehold homestead of fifty acres of land
In the country, or two acres in town, to be
exempt from execution for any debts con-
tracted or cause of action, or other liability,
save taxes accruing after the same is regis
tered: Procided, said homestead shall not
oe exempt from execution for any debt or
cause OF action arising upon any penal bond
OF covenant previously executed The bill
further provides that a husband shall not
have power to dispose of the homestead
without the concurrence ofthe wife, evidenced
ny deed, executed and verified with the same
formalities that may be required by law to
convey the lands OF '..ten,es eopert.nl
On motion of Mr.. Waugh, the bill was
amended by striking out the word affsyo
before acres" and insert zone hundred
The bill as amended passed its second
reading. The rul's were suspended and the
bill had its third reading
MIR. jenkins of CASTOR, moved to amend
by enlarging the Homestead striking. out
-one hundredr and inserting 1.-TWO. hun
dred" before the word "acres.,'
This amendment was rejected, and the bill
passed its third reading.
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SENATE.

THURSDAY, March list.
The Senate was called 20 orler at 10
o'clock, a. m.
Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Mason.
Mr.. McKoy arose to a question of priyi-
lege. He said an attack had been made upon
him in the columns of the Standard. which
represented him before the world in an un-
truthful and unenviable light. The charges.
there brought were unfounded and facts
did not justify the conclusions of the Stan
darst's editor Mr.. McKoy is represented by
the Standard as backing down or qualify
ing his remarks, when attacked by Mr.. Car
ter, the Senator from Beaufort. This he de-
med, and called on Mr. Carter and the Senate
TO Dear him out in this statement. He re-
peated his position, viz: That the interests
OF the State required all to act tremendously
IN the great work of reconstruction. That
II tnere ever was time when all men mo
matter what their antecedents NAV have
been,) should stand shoulder TO shoulder
and present one unbroken front. that this
was the time He urged that all alike.
whether soldier in the field during the late
war or citizen at home, should now be
moved by common impulse and strike for
the interest of North Carolina. And among
honest MN who had taken the oath of allie
glance, there could be no difference and
ought to be none. The misrepresentation of
his course during the war was not justified
by truth. That he volunteered as a private
in the first company that left his county,
that he received an appointment under the
Confederate Government, and afterwards
home guard appointment, that whenever in
the discharge OF his duties as home guard
officer, he acted under the sanction of civil
law, and caused men to be arrested on war
rants from justices of the peace. That when
Wilmington was attacked, he went immedi-
ately down to join some company as as pri-
vate- After reporting in Wilmington. and
while the fight at Fort Fisher was going on,
he was informed that he had been elected
Colonel of the reserves.
He went down, Joined his regiment, and
remained in service until the war closed
Mr.. McKoy said it was unpleasant for him
to parade himself before the Senate, yet be
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could not rest under the Misrepresentation
of the Standards report.
He disavowed any spirit of party in this
whole transaction. And as to his going out
of the way to make an attack on the editor
of the Standard, lie only spoke of facts as
they existed, with reference to no one, save
such as history from the record implicated,
not even mentioning the name of the STAN
dard's editor. He said that were was I'M
usual sensitiveness some where, or this per-
sonal attack would not have been made. He
is not a candidate for any office: is in the
Senate without soliciting the position. and
only desiring to do what is for the best in
terests of the State.
He can not well be charged with wanting
to share the offices with the $ straitest Sect
Returning his thanks for the indulgence of
the Senate he said he would dismiss the
subject
Mr. Howard presented memorial from
certain citizens of Edgecombe county, ask
ing an amendment to the law in reference to
fences, which was referred to the committee
on Agriculture.
Mr. Cowles from the committee on claims,
reported back the resolution in favor of S.
R. Bunting, with an amendment recommend
ing its passage; on his motion the rules were
suspended and it passed its third reading.
Mr.. Mclean introduced resolution to
facilitate the passage of lumber on the Cape
Fear River, above Fayetteville, which was re-
ferred to Committee on Internal Improve
ments.
The resolution introduced by Mr.. Harris of
Rutherford, in reference to the attendance OF
&. Al g il
considered and rejected
Mr.. Pitchford introduced resolution to
prevent any Senator, from and after to-day,
to speak for greater, length of time than
fifteen minutes on any question in debate
Laid over, under the rules.
A message from the House transmitting
the following engrossed resolution, viz: A.
resolution in favor of c. Kuester & Bro, re-
ferred to committee on claims. Resolution
in favor of r. W. Best; same reference made.
The bill to compensate judges under an
ordinance of the Convention came up on its
second reading, and on motion of Mr.. How
ard, wasXeferred to the committee on Salaries
and Fees
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill to change the Jurisdiction of the
courts, and the rules of pleading therein, was
taken up and considered by sections. Va
rious amendments were offered, several OF
which were adopted, occupying much time
but as the bill is on its second. reading. VIC
omit particular notice, intending to publish
it when completed.
Pending its consideration, the hour of adj
journment having arri' ed, the Speaker pro-
nounced the Senate ?. ljourned till u o'clock
P. NJ
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SENATE.
evening SESSION.

\ENENlNG SESSlON)
March, l., 1866.
re Senate was called to order at II
o'clock, P. NJ.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The bill to change the jurisdiction of the
Courts and the rules of pleading therein, was
taken up; the question arising on the pas
sage of the bill on its second reading as
amended. Mr. Virgins called the yeas and
nays, and the bill passed by vote of 30 yeas,
nays.
Phe bill to consolidate the North Carolina
and the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
Road Companies came up, and on motion of
Mr.. Howard it was referred to the Committee
on Internal Improvement.
The bill to extend the operation of an Or
dinance to appoint Judge to determine
State claims. On motion of Mr. Bynum the
rules were suspended and the bill passed its
third reading.
The bill to enable Sherifs and tax collec-
tors to collect arrears of taxes for the year
1854 came up on its second reading, and
was ratified by vote of % to TO-
On motion of Mr.. McCleese, the vote by
which the bill to consolidate the North Caro-
lima and Atlantic and N. C. Rail Road Com
panles was referred to the Committee on In
ternal Improvements was reconsidered. The
question arising on recommitting the bill to
the same committee, a warm and interesting
debate ensued. Messrs. Hall of New Hano-
yer and Howard of Edgecombe urged strong
ly the reference to the Committee on Inter
nal improvements Messrs. Carter of Beau
fort, and Arendell of Carteret, strongly op-
posed the reference. Other gentlemen par
ticipated, briefly urging objections pro and
con; the vote bling put, the motion was rejec-
ted.
Mr.. Jones of Wake, moved that the bill be
amended so as to effect the arrangement of
running the freight trains without breakage
through all the roads. The amendment was
adopted
The hour for adjournment having arrived,
the Speaker adjourned the Senate till 10
o'clock tomorrow
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sTELEGRA.PIuC.
Congressional.
IMPORTANT VOTE IN THE SENATE.
Action of the House ON the Civil
Rights Bill.

WAsHIsdToN, March 2-ln the Senate the Con-
current resolution relative to the admission of
the members of the Southern States was passed
by vote of 20 to IS. This resolution shuts out
the representatives from the Southern States
The House was engaged on the Civil Rights
Bill all day.
1t was finally postponed until Thursday.
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President johnson.

Gov. Cox, of Ohio, in concluding his
letter, giving an account Of an interview
between the President and himself, says:
'.Such, my dear sir, is the conversational
statement of the President on this impor-
tant matter, and if you could meet MS
straightforward, honest look, and hear the
hearty tones of his voice, as ! did, am
we'll assured that you would believe, with
me, that, although he may not receive per-
sonal attacks with the equanimity and for
bearance Mr.. Lincoln used to show, there Is
no need to fear that Andrew johnson is not
hearty and sincere in his adhesion to the
principles upon which he was elected"
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TMPo, RTANT SALE.

ON N oNDAY THE ssD DAY OF APRIL Pl,
next " i'll. in pursuance of decree OF the Court
of Eauit for Wake county, expose to public sale,
on ere, Nit OF SIX ohins, III tno 0o''' ~
door in the city Oh haieiSh, lno
Two .0uses ana LOIS In inc oA''
Raleigh,
describe d in the petition Oh oa,al "a. R;oi,;ns,
the lots of j J. Terrell, the heirs of Ransom Johii-
SOU Win in as VIM. s. Mason c. & NJ. E. at office,
in the Ity of Raleigh, the oath day OF February,
1866. WV, MASON
Feb uary "a, 1sGs.-d2t-wtds
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The excitement of the Northern peo-
pie is evidently increasing. Every mail
brings us accounts Of fresh meetings
and speeches and resolutions. We shall
endeavor to keep ourreaders advisedas
far as we can concerning the real status
of public opinion North Of the Poto-
mac.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. %.
The House was called to order at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Hardie of the Presby-
terrain Church.
The Journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Garland, a bill in favor of A. Wise
man Sheriff of Mitchell County.
By Mr.. Shaw, a bill to enable the Fayette-
Vile and Florence RAILROAD Company to e.
tablish National Bank in the town of F av-
etteville
BY Mr. Caldwell, bill to amend the act
incorporating the Trustees of Greensboro,
Female College.
Mr. York introduced resolution that from
and after to-day the House hole, ey enino SEES
sions, meeting at Z o'clock, P. NJ. Lies over
one day under rule.
ON CALENDAR.
The following engros ,sed bills and resolu-
tons passed their several readings under a
suspension of the rifles, viz: a resolution in
favor OF Chas. krester and Brother; a reso-
luton in favor Of r. w. Best, and bill to
outlaw felons who flee from Justice.
A bill for the relief of Sheritfs and Tax
Collectors, was indefinitely postponed, on
motion OF ,Mr. Henry, on its third reading
the speak -er giving the casting vote, yeas 80
nays 40.
A bill TO provide for the collection of
taxes for 1865 in counties where no Sheriff
OF other officer was qualified under the
Revenue Ordinance of the Convention, and a
bill co amend the 4th section of chapter 81
Revised Code-in relation to fugitives from
ustice-passed their End and 3rd reading.
Mr.. Blackmer, from the Judiciary Com
! mittee, reported bill regulating fees in the
Supreme Court, which had its first reading
and was placed on the calendar.
Mr. Dickey, entered motion Ito be called
up hereafter) to reconsider the vote by which
the pill for the relief of Sheriffs and Tax
Collectors" was indefinitely postponed this
| morning.
The House then proceeded to consider the
unfinished business, viz: bill entitled
Revenue"
The bill after slight amendment and much
discussion passed its second reading, and the
House adjourned until ten o'clock A. NJ. to-
morrow.
ION Monday when the vote was taken on
Mr. Donnelrs motion to lay on the table
the bill TO authorize reference of disputes
by the consent of parties" Mr.. Simmons
voted in the affirmative. His name was
omitted inadvertently in the report of yeas
and nays.
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(EvEN1Ne SESSION.

February IS, 1866.
The Senate was called to orders at half past
seven o'clock, P NJ
Mr. Cowles stated that there was a
lecture on a very interesting subject to be
delivered in the Commons Hal. to night,
and moved the Senate adjourn until to-mor-
row at 10 o'clock. Lost.
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Nc'TIcE.

A VERY VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND Nd,
containing -Four Hundred and Seventy nine l4'y
Arcs viii be sold nj the Court House door n u,
Kinston, Tuesday, Goth of March next, AZ Il
Sid land is situated 12 miles south east OF
K;nston on the waters Of Joshua's Greek. Ihere
n about one hundred and fifty acres cleared fof
cuItiyatinn. Also, comfortable buildi 'gs on the
tract. rs.;rod Terp,s
Possession given as early rs acsireu Aeihis
made known Oh 0a' = S- l. L, PRATHER.
February 18th, 1s6s.-w4wpd.
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Married:

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the county OF Rock
'snam, on Tuesday the Goth of February last, by
new MI Thomas, of the NJ E. Church, Mr.. Bed
.ord A. Crofton and Miss Mollie Simpson both
ofsaid county,
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The intelligence telegraphed us re-
Gently concerning the early admission
of the Tennessee representatives lacks
confirmation, we think. We have not
seen sufficient grounds given by any ac-
ton of Congress lately upon which to
base such an opinion. -,