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SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. %

NAsHINGTON. Feb. 20.
A resolution was adopted asking in
| formation in regard to the feasibility of
establishing tclegraphic lines connect
| ing with the mail routes for transmits
sion OF Government aud private bust
ness.
The Constitutional amendment on the
subject of Representations was taken.
Mr.. Nye was entitled to the floor but
| gave way to Mr.. Fessenden, who moved
TO take up the House concurrent resOlu-
ton, providing that no Senator or Re-
preventative from the late rebeliOus
States shall be received ia either houses
until that state is declared by Congress
entitled to representation.
Mr.. Sherman appealed to the Senate
TO delay action on the resolution for a
few days until present excited feelings
are somewhat allayed. We ought not
to postpone business Of Congress for the
purpose Vi getting into a political wrau-
&c with lne PRESIDENT, which was
broad enough without bringing in this
additional controversy
Mr.. Fessenden was not aware there
| had been any effort to get up political
wrangle with the President He GER
tainly had no disposition to 90 so. No
man had heard MIN speak o. the Pres
ident except in terms of respect, and he
was not sensible of any excitement to
prevent his speaking on this question.
He was not carried away by passion,
had reflected and was ready to express
his opinion on the great question. The
sooner this question comes up the
better. II the President is right In his
assumption that we have nothing to
say in the matter, we ought to admit
these men at once if they come with
proper credentials. 1t is very unbecom-
ing in us officially to assume power we
don't possess. If we are placing our
selves in the way Of the reconstruction
of this Union by assuming uncOnstitu-
tional authority to occupy the TIM and
keep men from their proper seats in this
body, we ought to know it. On the con-
iTaTy, if we have something to say
about it, it is proper we should assert it
before the country before we proceed to
act upon the constitutional amendment
now before this body and which is in
tinuately in consideration. Sherman
again urged delay. The Senator from |
Maine says he is not excited. Probably |
ne is not, but the public mind is excited |
and words used in debate TO day cannot |
be uttered with that deliberate care the |
subject deserves. This delay can do no |
harm, it may do no good.
After further debate between Howe |
and Fessenden, peolittle rose to correct |
a statement made by these gentlemen
He said he understood them to say in |
substance that the President seemed to
deny to Congress the right to judge up !
on not only the qualifications and cleo /
tons, but upon the right OF representa- !
ton on the parts of states or districts /
in the Senate and House of Representa- |
tives. He (Doolittle) did not infer any |
such thing from the language Of the |
President.
Doolittle was proceeding with his re-
marks when he was called 70 order by I
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FATAL Walton's lI1nrna,
gives the following particulars oftbe &C.
cident on Friday last on the Central
road, which was mentioned by us yestar-
day -
On Friday afternoon, 23d inst, as q
freight train was running betweenNorth-
held and Montpelier, the coupling be
tween the two rear cars broke, throwing
both cars from the track. One of the
brakemen fell between the two cars, and
would undoubtedly have lost his life
but for the presence of mind Of his com
rade, Mr.. King of Williston, who
sprang to his assistance, and threw him
from his dangerous position. King
then attempted to save his own life by
jumping, but ne was too late, a wheel
of the car striking him on the head, and
killing him instantly. Thus in his es-
forts to save his comrades life, he lost
his own. Mr. V. Spauldiug clerk at the
American House, who was on the train
at the time, was somewhat injured, but
we understand that he was insured in
the Hartford Accidental Insurance Com
pany, Of which Mr. Howe, at the depot
is agent for Montpelier.
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SENATE,
WAsHlNsroN, Feb. ~

Mir, Wilson OF the military ooMmittes
reported resolution of thanks of tbs
nation To the officers and soldiers ana
seamen, Passed
Also reported, bill TO promote pni
formed militia with slight amend
ments,
Mr., Morgan Introduced resolution
calling upon the President gur iuformo,
tlou relating to the appointment OF pro
vislonal governors Passed.
Mr., Davis resolution for the appoint
ment or "A committee 10 Investigate
frauds D! the cotton bureau, was consld.
cred and Davis caused To b. read A
lengthy communication from lormer
Provost Marsha Of Natch,z detailing A
number OF alleged cotton frauds romino
under the knowledge Of the Department
of the Southwest
At the expiration OF the morning
hour the House concurrent resolution
from the reconstruction committee come
up.
Mr., Dixon spoke in defense of the pol
icy of the President and late acts of the
administration.
Mr.. Poland introduced bill giving
bounties to the widows Of deceased so
( diers.
Adjourned
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SENATE
WAsHNorou Feb, 26

"Aoh'"'''"1 N''
Mr., Grimes presented petition OF the
people of Iowa and made few remarks
Directing to the dispatch from Keokuk.
being considered the reflex OF the scnti-
ments of the people Of Iowa,
On motion Of Mr. Lane OF Kansas the
credentials of Baxter and Slow We're
tabled % against Il,
Mr.. Lanes motion to admit them 70
the moor was also taoo'eu - " 10
The concurrent tes st, I. 'n a,'. 40
Senator or REPRESENTATIVE rom an? Sc
ceded state De aoihlOVeU uni o"eH sUoVo
has been declared eh'll'e4 |" representa-
ton, was taXen uP,
Mr.. sherman spoke III opposition 20 ~
and in tHTor o. the Presidents recon
struCh uu policy Jet ne was n .aNoI
Of the treedmens bill ana Voted or !,
> and against the veto. But NJ c0nH'o-
/ cred the President cAcclsea oliy con
/ stturoual Tig&t IA exercising the veto
/ power while he thought There wa
much that was ridiculous Il the Prcsi-
! dents speech OF the 22d, there was vet
in it worthy of consideration
mue" was Nv Inc president :
! prompt" ~ a., e,,nth-rn etotes eocrd.
desire 10 stS -. ,', f,.air institutional rela-
! ny lSSluI T'' W. ISLornan\ was anyi-
tlCass. H'Ao 5, ~ a4nntad hv which low
Gus t. gee " me- ,r,iIbt ha admitted to
al southern 'eu - r7nv,d consent 10 the
Congress, ne Ut vnan who had taken
admission Of an! ', and would never
part IN the rebellion, We test oath,
vote for the repeal Of !, ~ nd not popu.
he also favored voters a. ~csentation
iauon as the basis ot rep, e for tn,
Cno o'lli ne. ne Snou.9 lE3}asLy Vos ,gniz.
Propos'tlon now IN me senate rec 'id
ne h tal Ne S,',rr, ''rn,'o.itio,,
dooInra '<t 81 ,',,.,,,,.,s ,,a,.
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The Presidents SPEEcH.-The New
York Eoesitg Post has been one Of the
ablest advocates OF the Presidents policy
and veto. But tits not pleased with his
speech Of last Thursday. After speaking
Of Mr.. Summers and Mr.. Stevens attacks
upon the President, it says -
"But the same sentiment OF propriety
and respect which was shocked by the
Incorporate words of Messrs. Sumner
and Stevens, is still more enraged by the
uncalled.for and offensive retort OF Mr.,
johnson. We are not Of those who hold
it improper for the President to speak to
the people; we were not offended at Mr..
Lincoln's speeches, and shall not find
fault with Mr.. Johnson if he is moved to
announce or defend his policy in
speech. But the President OF the United
States ought not to descend into the. pit:
and instead OF calling names and indulg-
ing in personalities, he would have done
well to initiate the noble patience with
which Abraham Lincoln bore far bit
teIer gibes, far ruder attacks, from the
same men.
" For the shocking and unseemly i'm
putation Mr.. johnson chose to bring
against Messrs. Stevens, Sumner and
others opposed to his policy, that 'their
Intention was to iDcite assassination
we trust that he will make haste to apol-
ogize, not merely to them, but TO the
eoultry, which he has most grievously
insulted. Such words as he uttered on
that head would not be tolerated in the
hastiest stump speech. They are too
ll-judged and impulsive for US to think
or write patiently about them; and we
count it ne slight misfortune for the ma.
ton that its Chief Magistrate should
have spoken IN this STYLE"
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WAsHISoroE Feb. Il.

" ASalN NAC-># 4 W. ~A'
motion 10 roconsiul. tie vote by
which the sre">oIution was passr,. 'eS'e'-
day, that 40 Senator or Representative
from the lately reOellious states shall be
admitted to Congress until Congress de.
clares the states entitled t. representa-
ton, was lost by 4 vote Of lOS against
81.
The Indiana election was taken up
The election committee reported in favor
OF Marshall and against Voorhees,
The loan bill was taken up.
MI Morrill, spoke in favor OF the bill.
Mr.. Stevens opposed the bill and Of
fercd an amendment striking out the
discretionary power of the Secretary of
the Treasury, and also the foreign loan
clause. He intended, he said to offer Il
bill in this form d. substitute for the
original bill.
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HOUSE
WAsHINoror FEB. Is


MIR. MCClurg offered q resolution in
structiDg the committee on RECONSTRUCT
ton to inquire whether the late seceeded
states were still in COntumacv, and ifsO,
to nGuire into the expectancy Of levy
ing contributions on the disloyai inhab-
itants Thereon to defray the extrsOrdi,
nary expenses Of the government.
On motion Mr.. SGbenks resolution
was referred without instructions yeas
102, nays 27.
Mr.. Bingham. from the committee on
reconstruction, reported joint resolu-
ton to amend the constitution by adding
the following article;
That Congress shall have power to
make all laws which shall be necessary
and proper to secure to citizens of each
state all privileges and immunities o
citizens of the several states and to al
persons in the several states, equal pro-
lection in the rights Of life, liberty and
property.
Mr.. Bingham supported the measure
in brief speech.
Mr.. Rogers spoke against the amend
ment.
a DILL was introduced by representa-
tive Beaman, to-day, which provides for
amending the freedmen's bureau act aRd
continuing its existence for FIVE years.
1t secures to freedmen the enjoyment Of
all rights and immunities enjoyed by
white persons under common law in
GLIDING the right to testisy, hold prop
erty and bear arms, and accords them
military protection until state govern
ments are restored and states represent
ed in Congress.
The Speaker was authorized to assign
. seat on the floor Of the House for
Reporter Of the Associated Press.
Mr.. Ross introd uced q resolution Of
inquiry whether clerks TO standing and
select committees are necessary, and
what portion Of their time was occupied |
in the private business OF members of
committees.
Adjourned. .-.
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TIE SHELBURE MURDER OF TWENTY.
FIVE YEARS AGo.-Mr. NJ. ]. DemiDg OF
Frelighsbnrgh, G. e. has written to the
Sentinel denying the correctness of Mr..
stuart's account in that paper Of Jan.
18th, stating that one Coates Barnes
was, by his own dying confession, the
murderer OF MT. Stafford many years sgo
in Shelburn,
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Trumbull. who mace the point that
Senator opposed to IA, King up resoiu'
lion had no right to dA coss 'he merits
OF that resolution.
The chair sustained the point OF OF
der,
The resolution was taken up, 20 To II,
Fesseudon spoke in favor or the resoiu'
ton He sent to the Secretary's desk an
extract from the speech made by the
President Of the United States, We tnd
that In fact, by an irresponsible central
directory nearly all the powers Of the
government are assumed, without even
consulting the legislative or executive
departments OF the government yes
and by resolution reported by con-
mittee upon whom all the legislative
power of the government has been con
ferred, that principal in the constitution
which authorizes and empowers each
branch OF the legislative department. To
be Judges OF election aud qualifications
of its own members, has been virtually
taken away from those departments, ana
conferred upon committee who must
report before they can act under the con.
stitution and allow members duly elected
to take their seats,
Adjourned
HOUSE.
WARRINGTON, Feb. %,
The Indiana contested election case
up.
VOORHEES, spoke in favor of his claim.
Dawes spoke in favor Of Washburne,
House voted % to 06, VOORHEES, not en-
titled to seat, and 81 to &c. Wash
burne is
MIR. Stevens introduced \ bill to Sc
cure a speedy construction of the South,
ern branch of the Pacific Railroad and
Telegraphs
Adjourned
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OrI.-The Newport vt. Oil Company
have had an offer from Boston Com
pany for their well, (known as Blacks
well, and Mr.. J. Black is now in Bos-
ton to close the sale, whereby the stock
holders double their investment
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license az manufacturers. This ruling
will reach a large class Of farmers who
have supposed themselves exempt from
license duty II follows that those who
manufacture butter at the same value
$1,000 must be subject 20 Il like
license, as the reasoning in support OF
the rule applies as well TO the product OF
butter ~ that pf cheese
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-01

IMPORTANT TO BUrrER AND CHEBsE
MAsUPAcTuRBRs.-T Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue decides that farmers,
as well as others, who produce cheese to
the annual value Of $1,000, must take
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-01

SoLp AoAlN TIL, jewe,ry man made
a successful levy N Brattlehoro
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Local and state Items.

REAL EsrArE SALE.-Sheriff Field
sold his residence yesterday TO Mr.. Paige
(of the tirm of Paige e. Freeman) for
81, 900,
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RATHER TOO BAD,-We are crodibly
informed: says inc ~. Adams "'oaSy"';
that an anonymous dispatch was sent to
g.. johns, Canada East, which produced
great cxcitenen. there, The dispatch
stated that about eighteen hundred
armed Feniaus were coming, in thirty
two cars. to attack the place, and We're
to be Joined by two hundred concealed
there. Armed men patroled the streets,
the theatre was nearly deserted, and in
tense excitement prevailed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-01

TIE Marshal Henry
brought his batch OF smuggIers before
Judge Smalley, ~ Burlington, on Satur-
day, aud all were held for trial at the
next term Of the District Court at Wind
>or. The following are the names of the
parties and the amount of bail required
in each case by Judge Smalley:
John Kelly, Derby, $500; Elmon Rob
ertS, Derby, $500; Jonathan Page, Char
lesion, $500 A. W. Ovitt, Stanstead,
$500 Charles Eastman, Holland, $500.
A. NJ. Adams, Of St. Johnsbury, who,
the Burlington times says, appears to be
the Chief offender, was to be brought
up 10Y examination before U. S. Commits
sioner, B. u. SmalIey yesterday morning.
Adams is an old bird" in the SNUG
Cling business, and is well known
throughout New England.
BURLINGTON.--The Fair Grounds at
Burlington, owned by L. s. Drew, were
completely overlooked for two days last
week, and on Saturday the Street Com
missioners had large force engaged on
North Avenue, providing against threat.
ehed inundatiOn.
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coon BkEf,-We are unuer oDHgu'
tions to MessrS. HuntooR & Billings for
some of the hest beef we ever ate, Give
them call,
BmsroL.-Thr dam OF Deacon Bar
rett's pill.box factory, in Bristol, was
carried OH nv the hood on Saturday.
Mr.. Barrett met with similar mi-for-
tune at the same factory year ago
TUE FRt.HRr AT BRANDoN.-Wc learn
that the stone dam, about mile north
east of Brandon village, across branch
OF Otter Creek, was carried away by the
freshet on Saturday causisg the water
to rise very rapidly below 1t and food
ing the village somewhat. The water
was from one to two feet deep in 'front.'
of the Post Once for a short time. The
bulk head of the furnace flume, in the
village, was carried of, causing tenn
| porary suspension OF work. The water
ran into the shops below the lower dam,
but no great damage was done there.
Two or three other bridges, east OF the
stone dam above mentioned, and on the
J same stream, were also carried away.
The RALRoADs.-It IS reported that
the railroad bridge across the COnnecti-
cut, ri White River junction, Is gone
also one or more bridges on the Sullivan
road between Windsor and Bellows
Falls. We have not yet received any
confirmation OF this report.
The railroad bridges on the Central
road, at Randolph, Royalton and Wind
sor were considerably damaged by the
lreshet That at RoyaltOn lost one pier
and the wood work settled two feet.
| Only one bridge was moved out Of
place and a culvert damaged on tht
Western Vermont road, as we now M
derstand. The trains are running q,
usual.
On the Rutland and Washington
trains will be running through to,da.
Or tomorrow without stOppage.
The Rutland and Burlington has sui
Iercd no damage in consequences OF tn
freshet, and is all right as usual,
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Coon BEEP.-We are under obllga'
tions TO MessrS. Huntoon & Billings for
some of the best beef we ever ate, Give
them call
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BRlsroL-Thr dam OF Deacon Bar
retts pill.box factory in Bristol, was
carried OF hy the Hood on Saturday.
Mr.. Barrett met with similar mi-for-
tune at the same factory year ago
The national Republican., 1866-10-30
PROPOSALS FOR WORK ON SEWER.
oPYIcE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
CAPIroL OF THE UNIrEp SrArKa

CAPITOL or TIE UsIrED STATES,
WAsuISGros CTR, October 10, 1866.
Sealed proposals will be received at this once until
the Sd day Of November next at l2 oclock noon and
will be opened at one o'clock that day in the pres
encs Of the Secretary Of the INTERIOR to do the following
described work, viz;
To sxcavate properly from the place where the pres
ent unfinished sewer through the Botanic Garden ermi
mates to Third street west to plank the bottom Of the
creek with 3-ineh joist, In the that the
bottom Of 1t is psnksd far the sewer Is built
to continue the stone walls each sido Of the crock to
Third street, In the manner that the walls already
built built Of hoght to receive the arch
and to build lateral three feet barrel from the
present from the Capitol to the main All
the materials to be arnhed by the contractor and all
necessary Preparations such As freeing the channel Of
water, &c, to be made by him.
The work to be done under tho supervision of COM
pstent person to be employed by the Commissione
and to the satisfaction Of such person and the Commits
sioper.
Proposals must be made In gross sum for doing all
The pork, as II cannot we'll be divided.
The purson to whom the contract Ia awarded will be
required to give proper security for the performance Of
his contract and twenty per cont Of the contract price
VIII bs retained until the work Is satisfactorily com
pleted. b. D. FRENCH,
oc22-lN Commissioner Of Public Buildings
The national Republican., 1866-10-30
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING AR
IL TICLEs AT THE WARRINGTON NAVY YARD.

PkrnAsrnH's 0PprcR, !
UNITED srArrs NAyr, 800 srnEEr,
wAsnSaroH, D. g., Oct, %, 1883.
Separate Sealed Proposals, to be endorsed "Propo.
will be received at this once until the lst day Of
articles to be delivered al washington Navy Yard viz
FOR BUREAU STEAK BNdINEERING
800 (nys hundrsd) feet Brass pipe, inch diameter,
30 hiry) Iron Bands, Is feet long, 3 inches wide,
u inch thick, with raise In the centre.
100 lone hundred) pounds No. Copper wire.
FOR BUREAU NAVIGATION.
eleven hundred feet walnut best quality, sea.
FOR BUREAU ORDINANCE.
2Nwo) barrels Lard Oil.
For dimensions, &C., see schedule At this ONCE.
The above articles TO be delivered free Of cost 10 the
Government for freight or transportation and a the
risk and expense Of the party furnishing.
sucient guarantee for prompt delivery will be re-.
CALVIN O. JACKSON,
oe26.3t Paymastsr United States Navy
The national Republican., 1866-10-30
SAILS FOR BUILDING A
l. LARGE FIRE.PRooF WAREHOUSE AT THE
SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL, PHILADELPHIA.
ag4RfERAAsrRR GENERALS oYYIeE, I

wAsHISgTos, D. G. Oct. 0, 1856. !
Plans Of the above building may be seen at The
ouartermaster Generals Once, Washington; at tho
office Of Brevst Brigader General o. H. Crosmau, As
ONCE Of John Macarthur Architect, Philadelphia
and at the ace Of Brevet Major General g. Van yliot
QuRrtermaster. New York
Specifications will be printed Immediately and de-
posted at these several places.
sssed proposals for the erection Of the building In
cluding all work and MATERIAL invited and will be
received until the 3Oh Of October, dnstan at noon, At
the office Of Brevet Brgader General q. II CrosmAn,
Assistant Quarteraaster General, phiadephis, when
they will be opened In presence Of such bidders
choose to be present.
The cost Of the whole work complete and the time at
which II will be finished should be stated In the pro-
posals which should be accompanied by the guaranty
Of two responsible persons In the Of ten thou
sand dollars that the bidder will enter into contract
with good sufficient security within ten days after
being notified Of the award. N. c. MEIGs,
Quartermaster General,
ocl2-t2s Brevet Major General, U. s. A,
The national Republican., 1866-10-30

ADMITTED TO THE BAR.-In the Criminal
Court yesterday morning, on motion Of District At.
tornsy Carripgton 0rvills 7. Gilman was admitted
attorney and counsellor Of the Supreme Court Of
Tho District Of Columbia.
The national Republican., 1866-10-30
rno y o = AIS.
ID RoPOSALS FOR SITES FOR BUILD
I INas FOR THE wAR DIPARTMRET.

wAsnIxaroS Crr, October %, 1885.
Proposals for sss % above stating the price, oea
on, and number Of square feet offered will be received
at the ONCE Of the undersignsd, Ordsanee once. Win
BIR, 1896 WA. ..'
T. J. TRBADwELL,
oc2e.dtd Bvt Lieut. Col. o. Q. A., Recorder.
The national Republican., 1866-10-30

TAKEN AS STOLEN BY THE ME-
L TRoPoLlTAN PoLIOE-on the 9th OF October,
Instant one BLACK MULE was taken by the police as
stolen. The owner 10 hereby requested 10 produce owl
Clerk OF the Metropolitan Police District at his once,
No. 4sS Tenth street west prior 10 10 o'clock on Tues.
day November 9th, 1866 or said mule will then basold
at w. L. Wall 4 Co = Bazaar No. 05 Louisiana avenue,
10 the highest cash bidder, pursuant to law By order
GEO. Il, HERRICK, Property Clerk.
oe27.3t WIN. L. WALL 4 co., Auotionssrs.
The national Republican., 1866-10-30

VIOLATION OF THE HACK LAw.-James
Smith, haokman was before Justice Walter yes
tsrday morning, on complaint of Dennis Watkins,
having been arrested by ofdcer Brewer for over
charging and having NO badge Justice Walter
imposed fine Of $6 In each case.