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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

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l1th-Ths greatest amount in any one risk
Is 1000. except in special cases.
12th-The amount insured in any one CITY.
Town OF Village. depends upon ito sise,
and how built.
13ih-The amount insured n an one hlock
depends - above.
l4th-Certified Copy Of the Charter of the
Company % faled heretofore.
Deposits are made with other States.
Amount q Premiums received in Iowa lor
year ending Dec. 8lst, 1866, IL e8S. 9si..
Is, (Receipts for December 1885, being
estimated.
16th-Power Of attorney filed herewith.
s;.r.a TIMO G. ALLYN, Psssrpspr.
GEO. n. COLT, SscasrAsY.
''' i'.,: e S'; Ss'y. Jan. 81 rs.
Personally appeared 7. G. ALLYN. PR
ident. and GEO. n. Colt, Secretary II
the HArtterd Fire Insurance Conpany. and
made oath that the foregoing statement. bv
them subscribed b true. iull and coerrct
statement Of the affairs Of said Comnanv
and exhibits, . far q can b sseerta;neA -
this date. il actual condition s. ~ ai.t
day Of Decenhee, 1885.
(Sisned) CHARLES ". JOHNSON,
justice ofths Psoce.
AUDlTOk'0 OFFICE. fOWA.,
Dss 0ous. ~. s. is0o.
Il 10 hereby certified, that there hsa -. ~
IN this omce . % orr ota1omenA ahov:.. n.
condsti9a 81 the Hartford Fire Instrance ~.
p.ey. !ossied 9 h..rssar6. j. ths State u Csea.
cordascs with ~ psevisioss q e ~ 81 ~
0sneral Assembly 0fths State 81 io.a' est;sisS
"An Act Il se1a1ton to lmoussuoo C,r1ss"s.s .
approved Jaaussy =, ls7. ed q Ies ssssi.
Z. Il rss:iss g IL $500 ssr..y - lsss r.
approved March 17sh. 1853 sAa1 saii stsaems.s
shows that said Cs9psay q posseeseS ~ -.
requisite amount Of cipitsl, and invee1sa 4. ~
quired ~ law. Authority 10 therefore "a. !:
Y she 49, l namsa Cs1paey 70 teasnsct thsip
ia accofdaaes WilA ~ hwo 0hsssof ss4;S ~
slst dav Of January, 4. n, - thoosead e,sas
husdred ard sixtv seveu. Il q M rs,t;1s n
thss J:hs I. ewits = No., 81 Dsvsaneet. ~
bses cay cpponeea y seid Compoay sSeir
Ycsst. asd With fdll power 70 take risSs 81 -.
surasss Shsseis. - . sskneviedee servi.e \. =
and process = psevi6sa b. -. rscs- ~
aIis. vish ~ ctssk q - Disssi.s desss! r
for ssid Cesssy ta;s ssssisesss a.la ssss cue
tiaed thet The -attachsA III tsuo ~ ss.ssss
eDpy o. ~ sai1 seo1e0eok - J. $500 -
t. tssliosas Wassooe. Aevs hsfeHn -
AAal ene e1as6og sal - olBes ~ ~ -
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

Nrw Yosk. Jan. sl.-The Worlds
special says:
The House Military Committee are still
engaged in maturing the hill for an increase
Of the army. and expect to report it to the
House At an early day. There 10 no reason
to suppose that there viii be any conflict
hetw sen the military committees Of the two
Hoases in regard to the numblf Of men
which the reorganized army is to Consist Of.
Gen. Schenck, chairman Of TIE House CON.
mittee. favors the lowest possible standard,
even below 900 IL possible.
The Committee on Elections viii to-day
decide upon the contested case Of vooshies
and Washburn, Of Ind.
A private letter from Austin, Texas, dated
Jan. 7th, states that the State Convention
meets on the 7th Of February.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

NEW York Jan. 3D.
The Posts Washington special says the
house committee on public lands agreed
to a bill which brings al the public lands
in the south under the homestead act.
The house committee on Freedmen's at.
fnirs are ready TO report back the Senate bill
concerning the Frcedinen's Bureau, with
few amendments. One OF them vas adopt
cd. Mr. Wade objected to the bill as II
passed the Senate.
The Posts Washington special says the
Ways and Means Committee have not vet
taken . vote upon the McCull0ch loan 6ill.
Il has been laid aside temporarily, and q
bill has been drawn up. The Secretary
is willing that notifications should be made
in his bill. No loans will be necessary. There
is no conflict between the Secretary and the
Committee, and there 10 prospect that the
new bill will he 80 prepared % to meet with
the approval Of both.
The steamer Evening Stsr frum New Or
leans via Havana If the 10th has arrived.
Nothing new from Havana.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

FulLAU8Lp0IA, Jan. u.
A frc commenced ct midnight In block
Of stores on water street and Delavau Ave
nue., below Vine &, occupyisg TIE street. 81
are VIM. B. Jones, Bead 4 Caney, Cox 4
Co. Tomlinson 3 ain and John q. Davis.
The contests Of lie stores were badly burn
ed, and the Ioes win Be heavy. Tomlins0n
d Hill ere the heaviest losers by the nfe.
losing 1900 be Of nour, 1000 bushels Of grain
and 10 tons Of mill feed besides other mis'
Cellaneous eOOda.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

NEw YonE, Jan. Sl.-The Herald's
special says:
A rumor was current in Washington yea.
terday, and for time received considerab'e
credence, that the Secretary Of War. Stan.
ton, has positively resigned his position,
and would vacate it to-day, but the repos,
appears to have had no reliable basis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31
ASSETS.

ASSE1Se
Cash on hand and in Bank, "a, 241. %
Cash in hands Of Agents,
and in course Of transmits.
sion, .:...:.:..:....... s7,55s.4s
Bills receivable for loans, &C.
cured BY personal and col.
lot. raj security. -. 81, 294.54
Real Estate unencumbered y 60. 600 90
Rents and int: est accrued.
payable Jan. 1st, 1861. 16,12b.00
Stocks and Bonds, a. per
schedule 6led with State
Auditor, ............ II, S4e, $50. 50
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31
4l.k84.6z1.66
LIABILITIES.

9Th Liabilities 10 Banks, or 9th.
ers, due or not due.
6th-Losses adjusted and due.
7th-Losses either unsdjustsdl
Sth-Or adjusted and not due, 464.11S.6S
9th-Losses in suspense. await
ing further proof.
1Oth-All other claims against
the Company (anpaid divi.
dends). ................... 1s,sa5.oo
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31


The petroleum periumery of MI. j. Char
tiers, on the corner of johnson and McWhar
ton st. was destroyed by fire this forenoon
two Of the steele exploded and terrible con
flagration ensued, seriously injuring three
workmen A large quantity of material and
all the building were destroyed. The loss Is
estimated at $4,000.
The suit brought Dy NJ. Thatdeus 3. Cur.
It's to recover s., 600 damage from the firm
Of Scyton & Wright, street brokers was
brought TO close this morning, it having
occupied the attention of the court for tho
past four Jays It was claimed on the part
of the plaintiff, that the defendants held a..
600 of Harlem stock, and $1,000 in Buck CO.
lead mining stock without notifying by
which lie sustained loss of $50 ,OOO in the
rise of stocks. The default st up that they
informed that they informed the plaintiff
when they made the agreement with him,
that they reserved the right to sell him out
whenever the stocks held by them for him
fell below the margin Of 10 pr Ct, that they
notified him at the time Of the decline Of
Harlem through the only channel they had.
his posioff1ce address. and not having heard
from, or seen him, they disposed Of tho stock.
The plaintiff alleged that II was only bo.
gus sale and done to defraud him. The Jury
returned verdict for the defendants.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

9d-The amount Of Capital
STOCK u.s.. 1850. 900, 10000
3d-The amount Of Capital
stock paid up j.. ......... 1000, 10000
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

Price, only 20 cents q Bottle.
The Florence Nlghtengale
d The Nursery.
The following 10 an extract from . letter writ.
ton BY the Rev. Z. q Weiser to the 6srweN r.
FORMED Asse"ger, At Chambersburg. Ps:-
A DENErACFREDs.
There IL woman in the public eye whoss name
nsd al along been associated. in our mind, with
the Yankee. ." Qusck," and "Humbug.' But
It 80 no longer, aud Ne desiee to wrest her
name from oil such suspicious association in oil
other minds. Whatever notions We may have 81
womaniy delicacy and propriety, We will admit
that woman alone IL the Nurse-the good Nurse
the bet Nurse. Whether We shall have Female
Phye'cians Or not. 10 question which must b
decided BY time aud principle. and not - mat
ter Of taste. Pride prejudice, caprice and Gus
rom NAV - we'll behave themselves, for II there
- really wat. there will also BE- supply il
there be calling there will be . coMsia1.
Nature and human society are always SELL suppl.
ing, and though Art and Fashion may hinder,
they cannot prevent
Ars. Winsl0w does not want to treat you Gen.
elssssa! Nor Dies she prescribe . regimen for
your wives; but modestIy appears - messen.
gel ofhealth and happiness TO your IxvANrs in
the cradle. ls taere anything improper in that!
A Nurse OF =" 80 years" experiences can boldly
say what 10 or 10 not good for babe, and ought
TO be listenedto. God speeL her on humble but
happy mission. She il the most successful phys
cian and most efectusl benetsctress our lie ons
ever enjoyed-hsr dosing parents rot excpeted
Just open the door for Ter. and Mrs Winslov
will prove the American Florence Nightingale o
the Nursery. OF this We ara 30 sure, that y,
will tesch our "Susv" to say "A BLssaMo o,
Mss WIxslow"-for nelpipg her to survive ans
escape gripping. coicking and teething siege :
We confirm every word SCI forth in the Paosrsc
rus. Il performs precisely what il processes Il
perform. every mart Of il nothing Tess. Away
your Cordial" .'Faregoric." DR. 5ps." ''Laude
num-" and every other Narcotic. ~ which III,
babe 10 drugged into stupidity, and rendered dull
aL idiotic for life.
We rave never seen Mrs. Winslow-know hel
only through the preparation Of her " Soothing
Syrup for children reething." II We had IN,
power, We would make her, - she 10, . phys,ca
| savior 10 the lnfaat Rsoe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

1st-Ths name Of this Company b Tn
HARsroaD Fits InsuaAxcs COMPANY,
and il located II Hartford, Conn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
for Children Teething softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, allays oil pain. aud cures wind collie.
Perfectly safe ~ all cases. We would say TO ev-
cry mother who has suffering Child: DO NOT
let your prejudice. uor the preiud ces Of others,
stand between you and your suffering child and
the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely sure
to follow lthe use Of this medicine If timely
used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

r..sss ~ p. ls..,.. = -
Asse - eaiI1 6 e 0s11sesn = o.
49, = : sooesaaAlS noneo uo1s - ~.
- evsoon. n ea1s6iao - pog9e1sloo
sooaA ~ eaoeoooo go efieoo - 49, -
eieoy - . -. LII rssoosso - -
~ 49, q 0ofveyss 81 nosal e:eA
vhlsA e0en Il = 81 80 w n1esssss
t.ey bsisg ssasly sqsal y osess'
f. .sssos ( ~ .ul.asy sssss .ae.ia,
sseeatly n sessiea q Dseeea u sseesa =
~ ALLEGED kidaAppiag & 0erUse 80
gsants ID Bsstoa, q ~ se0aee q lcsS.
and ~ subsequsnt Ssssit)s saRseoees o.
~ litter = vssy ueeatislAsessy - ~
Pruaaias Ninietss, q ~ issesass = veso
Ne ssass W. sppeints6. Il appne W
igoored entirely The ssDeeeessesoe q 49,
Gerald and ~ diGssunt tbgeio9 Coeee'e .
Besosa. The couse w. alse stlsns respect
ine The mode 10 which thsse ssniesaote
wses swindled cut II oeoo sacA. The city
ssosivsd aheus 600 recruits By the means
adeptsd. The result 10 that The Prussia
0ovssnosat and ethse German Statss VII
prohibit The aaking ofany nese lober 60
traes, and will ethoswise impede imoaGfa
tioa e ibis eountry. The attsnttee u
Congress viii b called % the matter.
Nsw Yosx, Jan. Silica. n. I. Harm
o.. Chief Justice Of Montana, delivered Z
lecture last evening 1t the traveller Club
On the conditioo, resesrces asd peospscta
ofthas territory.
Dr.. Hayes, The Arctic explorer. delivered
. lecture last evening at the Cooper lnsti.
tuts, ~ icebssgs. In which be gavs graPhie
description u the frozen North.
The Tnbune's special says:
On Monday next IS new money osds'
ofaees ere = b epsneS, inelsd,ng R'eh
mend, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, end
many ether Important places IL the South
and IN the territories.
Il 10 stated that 100 Clerks are to be
discharged from the Treasury Department
TO day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

We havs pot up and cold this article Tor aver
~ yeers. and CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE and
Truth Of II whas We have never bses sble e
say q any other medicine nAH IT
JAILED IN SiN0Lk INSTANCE 70 grtkCT
koow ." instance Of dissatisfaction By asy one
Who used IL. On the contrary. ell ere delighted
~ith its operations. and speak 10 terms Of eeo-
meudstion Of ite magical effects and medical vir.
tea: ~ sPesk IN this matter WHAT We 20
PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION For The Full
FJLhENT Or WHAT WE HERE DECLARE.
IN almost every instance where the intent 10 suf.
iesing from pain and ex hauatios. relief will b.
,oinistered.
Full directions Tor using wv acsempasy each
bottle. None genuine unlsss the fac-simile Of
CURTIS PERKINS, New York, 10 % ~ est
eide wrapper.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31
NEW York Jan. 30.


The Commercial Washington special says
the report Of the International revenue com
missioner meets with only qualified appro-
val The New England interest regard 1t
favorably. but 1t has been strongly objected
to rs containing the proposals Of taxation
and the national debt, and as providing for
an immense host Of officials.
The Committee on Ways and Means will
modify some Of the measures proposed and
amend Others. The whisky tax will be
maintained at the present rate.
Western influences ON the House Com
mittec will secure the adoption ola repor,
against the payment of fishing bounties
The Posts Washington special says one
Mr.. Ray, Of Chicago, who las just return.
ed from trip through the Southern States
was before the joint committee on recon-
struction this morning giving evidence in
reference to the condition of the south.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

Siuo 6ano, Jan. 80.
The notorious Jack Sheppard, IT," aobe
STYLES himself again escaped from the Sing
Sing Prison At half past twelve O'Clock this
afternoon. He dressed himself In ciizen'S
clothes and seized . horse and sleigh and
drove through the village, taking the route
towards Pleasant Valley.
OrAwA G. W. Jan. 80.
Lord M0uch 10 expected to arrive 10 Can
ada shortly, when il 10 reported IN early
session of parliament will be called.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31
OrAwA C. w. Jan. 80.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. %.

Advices from Ureka says the weather
along the coast for the past fortnight has
been the severest ever known. The SNOW
was from IL to Is inches deep. No mail
has arrived from the south for l9tays. The
telegraph line IL broken in hundred pieces.
Communications with Washo territory and
the mountains is broken of.
The telegraph line is reported to be a.
most totally destroyed in Washington terri
tory and much damage to other property
has been ,sustained In Wellaimitte Valley.
Snow fell to the depth Of 2 feet.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

- u = n p n" ~ N n
( -a1~oa 1Ao- .lbSasi
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

Gov. Curtin's message was communicated
10 the Legislature to day. The financia
report shows an improvement in the condi
ton of the treasury since November 30th
1860. Of over e2,5O0, 600, notwithstanding
the large expenditure for military purposes
The extraordinary expenses growing out o.
the war, not refunded by the general Gov
eminent is $4,000. Yet on the 1st Of Dec
the State debt was nearly half . million lesl
than on the 1st Of July 1851. Under the
circumstances, the reduction or even repea
Of the ordinary State tax Of two and hal
mills is probable with entire safety to ouI
finances; also the civil taxes on land and
mortgages, &c.
The Governor gives q highly interesting
statement Of the action Of Pennsylvania ID
the prosecution of the war for the Union
and alludts TO the promise of the Fedora
authorities to remember the State for thu
expenses Of the emergency.
The Governor concludes as follows: Ny
u..ifnrm course during the war was to avoid
the discussion of the policy Of the genera
Government, while giving hearty support
to the National authorities in all theiI
measures TO suppress the rebellion. l shall
continue to pursue the same course.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31


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.ooa2 .gssas 4as4 a41cs ssf
al -sini hea a1ss .asaas!6
.9FAa TO CTgI1f A
All eTa @.TA iiaasi l1r sptnrHH sqaIs
yn-a..len .+saiIl Iaseoi sdt ii
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-31

u 0suSt vo Buutu u3a1uSy oau3et0uo t0poet.
Geue, Ne public are requested to take especial
49, Of the beautifully engraved proprietary
eeanp. through which The 0cvernment Of the
o. 8 o0cially autheuticates every bottle Of Hoe.
eesssa's Dsss11. TITS shield. thrown By u .
Government over the proprietors and the public
- their joliet proeectiou, 10 placed conspieuous-
- a.d cannot fail 70 strike the eye Of The most
ee9oal observer. Nothing that purports 70 b
9eeeester's Bittsrs can y genuine unless The
ooeNp 10 there.
Ii sscioyelv Il sp..s "a S. s. -. r~Sss
eifeoneteaees BY the gallon or barrel. lmpos.
~ on9 tNttators are sbrs.1, and the only safe.
g0ar1 The public have .-saust them 10 70 sse that
~ Bttters they buy Dear the engraved lsbel and
49, np:a. sss. msntionsd.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-29
FROM WASHINGTON.
Decfsion of Prizo Cnses.

WASHINGTON, March 2S-The u. S. Su-
preme Court has sustained the Govern
ment in all the cases OF violation of block
ade which have come before it for decis-
ion. These cases were in charge of At
torney General Speed, Assistant Attorney
General Ashton and Titan j. Caffey, Esq,
of Philadelphia. Their final adjudication
secures to Government and the captors not
less than $2000000. A number of other
cases remain to be decided, including that
OF the Piluhoff. involving S700,000. The
opinion of the Chief Justice with regard to
the Bermuda and the Stephen Hart secures
the validity of the capture of vessels In
ports inland on their way to British is
lands with cargoes for the insurgents. In
affirming these prize cases the Supreme
Court has applied to British vessels the
rules of law which, in former British wars,
Lord Stowell applied to American vessels
captured and adjudicated in the British
Prize Court, e. ~. Trr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-29

Window, Hetdersth, HubbardVf Iowa, knA briggs.
Mr DRIGGS moved asubstitHte, making ils pro
Vision applicable 10 Ill the States end Territortsl
Mr.. WINDOW, Of Ninn.y offered m amendment
hr. HU5S, o. H., moved 10 lay the bill and
amendment on thetable, dDd that motion was agreed
On motion of Mr. STEVENS, tho evening session
OF to-day was dispensed with. ~
Mr.. STEVENS asked consent to introduce an
aJ1Hndmept 70 tho Constitution Of the United
Ststes, declaring that Congress shall have poEer TO
lay daty cation exported from the United States,
Mr.. !!OOPEh, ,rof Massachusetts, objected
Mr.. WIND0M yOf Minnesota, offered a resolution.
which was adopted, instruoting the committee on
Public. Lands 20 inahir6 into the expedency Of so
amending the homestesd act as to give 10 soldiers
who have been permanently disabled in the service,
and TO the widows and other l5gal Representatives OF
deceased soldiers who have lOSGted lands tihder the
said act, a. tite to lands so located by them without
the delay Ofoccupancy reqniied by gsid act. 0
i ebill authorizing the Postmaster General 10 de-
pOsit stamps and stamped envelopes for sGle which
had been postponed till this day. was recoihnitted
tO he Postofii3e committee.
On motion Of Mr. WASHBURNE, of Illinois q
committee ofeonfsrence ordered on the disagree
ing votes Of the two Houses the bill in reference
TO the sale Of marine hosnitals
Mr.. DAVIS, Of New York, presented joint reso-
lutons Of the New York Legislature in relation to
the pay Of naval officers which was referred to the
committee on Naval Affairs. r
The House, at 3:3OP. M, adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-29
sale OF Household Furniture.

We will sell by auction at the residence
of Mr.. J. H. Riley, No. 70 East Rich street,
on Thursday, March 10Th, commencing at
10 o'clock A. NJ, the entire Household
Furniture, consisting in part of splendid
7Octave Knabe Piano Forte, Velvet Car
pets, Rosewood Parlor Set Whatnot,
1Lounge, Pictures, l very fine Pink Enam-
eled Bedroom Set I'll pieces), Brussels, In
grain and Venitian Carpets, Stair Carpets,
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands, Ward
robe, / Extension Table, Dining Chairs,
Crockery and Glassware, Filter, 1 Heat
ing Stove, l No. AZ Stuart Cook Stove,
Kitchen Furniture, &c. ....,, ',,r,. Y. "
.mch27.d3t 200 7.'9H .air.' 4.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-29
saIe Of Househ old Goods

We will sell by auction, at the residence
Of Mr.. IL. G. Farmer, No. II West Friend
street, on Friday, March Both, commencing
at 10 o'clock A. NJ large lot of valuable
Household furniture, consisting in part of
l Parlor Set, Marble top Table, What
not, Hat Rack, / Sofa. Upholstered and
Cane Seat Chairs, Side Tables, Brussels and
Ingram Carpets, Stair Carpets, fine Bed-
room Sets, Sofa Bed, Spring Mattress
Hairtop, Hair Mattress, l Portable Ward
role, Toilet Sets, Extension Table, Dining
Chairs, Crockery and Glassware, / No. AZ
Stuart Cook Stove, Refrigerator, Kitchen
furniture, sc. g... .f mar2S-3td
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-29

cipal legislation of the States, with relations
existing exclusively between State and
its citizens, or between inhabitants of she
same State-an absorption and assumption
of power by the General Government
which, if acquiesced in, must sap and de-
stroy our federative system of limited pow
ers, and break down the barriers which
preserve the rights OF States. 1t is another
step, or rather stride, towards Capitalization
and the concentration Of all legislative pow
ers in the National Government.
The tendency of the bill must be to re-
suscitate the spirit of rebellion and to arrest
the progress of those influences which are
more closely drawing around the States the
bonds of union and peace. My lamented
predecessor, in his proclamation of the first
of January, 1863 ordered and declared that
all persons held as slaves within certain
States and parts of States therein designa-
ted, were and thenceforwaTd should
be free, and further, that the EXecu-
tive Government of the United States,
including the military and naval authorities
thereof, would recognize and maintain the
freedom OF such persons. This guaranty
has been rendered especially obligatory
and sacred by the amendment Of the Con-
stitution abolishing slavery throughout the
United States. / therefore fully recognize
the obligation to protect and defend that
class of our people whenever and wherev-
er it shall become necessary, and to the
full extent compatible with the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
Entertaining these sentiments, it only re-
mains for me to say that will cheerfully,
cooperate with Congress in any measure
that may be necessary for the preservation
of the civil rights of freedmen, as well as
those Of all other classes of persons through
out the United States, by judicial process,
under equal and impartial laws, and con-
formally with the provisions of the Federal
now return the bill to the Senate, and
regret that in considering the bills and joint
resolutions, forty-two in number, which
have been thus far submitted for my APP
proval, am compelled to withhold my as
sent from second measure that has receiv-
ed the sanction of both Houses of Congress.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., March q, 1866.