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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

\ NEw RAILROAD pEOJECT.-W have
for some time been aware that the SUBJECT
WAS moalcl at ~. ,JoIlnsburv OF connect
INC tia, place with Lancaster and the
Grand Trunk railroad al Northumberland
II /. said that tli, route i, much shorter
than the .'I.>syN railroad'' plan 10 Island
Pond, and that it offers additional induce
ments irr the Investment OF capital. Ii
i, suggested that a road. leaving the Pas
>unr,ic at st. J., passing West Concord,
aaI through existing depr ,-ion>. could
easily reach the Connecticut n some point
n,t lar from the ferry in Dalton. The
construction al this road would bc an Gle
meni in the calculations of the Montreal
ro.I relative to lis proposed extension.
in.>much a. the tracks of the two roads
co.ll be made to ioin At Dalton. il the
Joi4n's .ivcr route va, decided on, and Il
roni as lice could extend from that
point % Northumberland. We are IN
formed that the scIym, OF road hither
rom st. JohmshI:ry, iinds favor with
practical and aDIc men. Now Is the tilnc
tu Du.h it in caine,t.-CoCS ihrD.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31
"We fOliOW in tie Footsteps OF Lin
cOiH.'

So says Senator Doolittle, so say the
Johnson presses. Who doubts the asser-
ton
Lincoln devoted his energies to the over
throw Of the rebellion and died martyr
to lis ficndish spirit. We exert all our
power TO reinstate rebels in the govern
ment and i've to lick the feet OF traitor
generals and pirate captains We follow
IN the footsteps Of Lincoln.
Lincoln cmancp#tcd three million
blacks-wc are striving, by passing indls-
eliminating laws and opposing cOnslltu-
llonal amendments. to roislave them.
y follow III the footsteps OF Lincoln.
Lincoln expressed his anxiety that the
freedmen should he guaranteed in the cX-
ertise OF such lights as would make them
not only >elt>upporting bat selt-protecting
citizens. We slaughter unoilcn,iing black
men in Memphis and New Orleans veto
civil rights bills, and Snccr III negro sui
trage.' We follow in the footsteps OF
Lincoln.
Lincoln wrote the famous words
.NitI malice towards none. with charity
for ALL" &c We murder no white men
bul radicals who attempt TO hold conycr-
lions in southern cities. We follow in
the footsteps Of Lincoln.
Lincoln SAID: Il do not SEEK to tri-
umph over any man." We declare that
I AndrcW Johnson must triumph over fadi-
Gals oi the senate and !iruSc Of representa-
lives and when one OF them is assaulted
with 4 hludgcon for words spoken in de
''at" We st up a shout Of triumph and de
clare the argument conclusive. We fol
low in lie footsteps OF Lincoln.
Lincoln rc,:2 Mn, mIr- one mornin-
before breakfast in carry a pardon 20 a
private Of the 'jon army who had been
condymaod 10 death We would gla.Il,
iii, ei4hlcen milo TO carry i pardon t"
! tie toMm.ndcr-in-jhici ol Tie conttd-
crate a:1ny. W. follow IN the footsteps
ot iincoiA.
Lincoln declared, lh'.r ,iay> before Ii,
! death, tI..;3 ''ile new olu;ll,el tIir ri.r;
10 -,,v whyn or whether members shout
! be admitted to congress from the rcrei-
IiouS StatrS.'' We yeo bills because
''ci,N"n STATES are umcprc>rntc !" in III,
congress which passed item. and w..i.c
( unehIlcd for mc--a9e> 10 that con-rrs~. III
>icucting it whom it should admit 70 IT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

One of the hardest hits AT Secretary
Seward, since lis detection from the Union
party, is the following resolution, adopted
at a meeting at kankakce, H..
ReSoIred, That we ,ympathize with
Secretary Seward in and on account OF
the suffering he underwent at the hands
of rebel a>sa>sin$, it being accidentally
done by lbs friends, they not then knowing
him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

PEETrY GooD.-''W arlington writes
to the Springfield Republican: y hear
of a good thing said by Gen. Butler with
in day or two. \ Jo!nSoniic was mak
Ing congratulatory observations 10 him on
the touching scene at Philadelphia, and
remarked that extremes mel .Ic,.
sad Butler, so they do when a dog cil;.>-
Is his ow. tail. but both extremes belong
10 the same deg.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

C1EN. SuERIDAN's DIsPATCHEs-Eari-
ouS statements nave been made in regard
to the tenor of Gen. Sheridan> dispatches
about the New Orleans riot. The Jersey
City Times now makes the following
statement:
"A gentleman just from Washington
informs Us that he kao,rs that the follow
Ing is a part of what General Phil Sheri-
dan did send in his dispatch to the author
iiies at Washington i'll reference 10 the
riot at New Orleans. He says Gen. Shcr-
iIan used substantially the following Ian
guage:
This is one OF the greatest outrages
that ever occurred in any country. re-
fuse to obey the orders OF any 'con6td-
crate l tender my res signatiOn, and shall
keep New Orleans under martial law un-
til further adyices.'"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

\ Significant PEEDICTIoN.-lhc Lou
i<yire Journal-whosc wishes certainly
run counter to its prcdic!iouS-say>:
The shouts fer Jcif. Davis. Lee, etc.
which have been heard at many gather
INC in Kentucky during the late canvass,
which Were heard at the Court House IN
Louisville, on Friday night last, and
again hoistorou-iv, for Lee and Johnston
at Fest Hall on Saturday night. and on
the streets Of Louisville after the Duvall
triumph on Monday, following the riot at
Monlhi> and the late riot in New Or
leans, vii! in all human probability lead
to u train OF events that will establish
negro suffrage throughout tie ,choIe s0utl-
ern .tHcs within two years and a half OF
three wears at the farhest.'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31
JUDEE UoITS REPLY.
81. AIRaNS. Aum. IL. IS

81. ALBiNs. Aug. IL. 1850.
G,Ht'cs. :, In reply TO your mote Of the
lu!h iu-i-. have to >ay thai | have al
way> supposed il 10 be my characteristic
fault, tl.at am oyer free in the expires
sion OF my opinions upon nil subjects. an.l
can hardly believe that my views upon
tie Questions yod suggest are doubtful II
ANY whc know me. Tho>c who Lnow
M at MI. know that am Il radical of the
radicals; !lla, have been from the first
;n op,onrnt oi slavery. liz domination
and il r;i@arcLy; that | haye sustained
the VA IA The extent of INV ability. and
all the anli->ilvery phases of the war
!hat III aii thi- unfortunate difference he-
tween coagn~~ anI the president, ana
with cnh-r>> and ag:,in-; the pre>ilrn,
umlc,> h, s.all com, back 10 Tie point
heartily approve oi the sound con"re--
>ionai m..,-:r,.> 10 which you make refer
cncc. h"idinL That the loyal, aud all The
io,ai. Irrespective "i race or color. and
omlv The ! ! l. should have a hand in tie
restoration and administration OF the .ov-
ernmcni- Very respectfully yours.
H. III. IIolr.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31
The Paddock Contention.

and adjourned, and yet when the closest
follower OF its proceedings is questioned as
to the results, what can he say more than
that NalIandigham was turned out of the
convention and the Massachusetts and
South Carolina delegates were marched
in arm-in-arm These two events caused
more talk and excitement than everything
else put together i'll this profcSsctlly nation
al convention after six years interim.
What comment does such fact give as
to the magnitude and character of the
cause represented by these mum delegates.
The signilicancy is increased when we see
that this unnatural reserve WAS the work
OF subtle but interchangeable management.
From long before the convention met to
lis last moment, everything was arranged
beforehand and nothing left TO voluntary
disposal. The members seemed ali the
time TO be treading on eggs. as ii they did
not darc TO >ay their souls were their own.
Many of the leaders were fresh from
Washington, laden with the personal di-
rcction@ Of the president. Others were i'll
communication with Mr.. Stewards little
hell" while the venerable ani re-islle>s
drill Scrgeanl> oi' the recent two great par
ties in New York were on the ground 10
regulate ail the details OF the affair lS they
>ilcud arise II was given out that the
Jonah from Ohio must lie thrown over
board. tnat the lrw renegade republicans
present Should have trent seats" signed
them. that there should i've no speeches
hcyonI the piatitulcS OF the presiding oili-
GERS amd 10 discussion. that the resolutions
should b. ~ brici IL possible AMI that an
address should he furnished bv the NEST
Renowned acrobat of the political rln%.
And - it all came To pass 80 Tar a. the
a.cncv of the body OF the members wl>
concerned they mieht a- well have stayed
al bone. ~ont on their credentials hv mail
|tNal.al,i-han mi~,!irecting hi-) and au-
;h;riz.l tic--!S. Weed. RAYMOND. Ran
dali. CIT unI few others To arran-e the
wI.aIe matter TO ~rit themselves.
But wl,v all this r,"rc-,i,e and grri'lin@
nl",.iryev We are assured hat there
~ " most delightful fraternity amon1
! IL. :.,.ih,r- tram Ill sections in their pri-
Val, .ntrrc,ur~c: VI couldn't ,n.y b.
. .,.I - act ou, themselves iii the conreu-
.!ol E,,lu", h,r:"~' the m:i.ag'rs S,,w
:ua. there Wa no none o! >..rcr-~ II {: IT
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

~. hiIN'-la'N- -tii-- - lNhh-
E,iior> o. Tn,,S In Justice tn mv>elf
ani TO YOU. who's veraciiy l. - wanton-
ly lmpu-ncd 10y the I'artizan> of Mr. Bax-
ier throughout the district. feel that |
r.snnol .nm-cg Pyrmi; to PITS meontr.ldie-
;ci the vie !ll>chnud illat .-Por;m> Baxter
ha> always iecn my best friend and aided
my l'h ancrm.mt mow desire 10 state
that | obtained my promotion To the posi-
lion oi hri.3'iicr gerer:l of volunteers in
March. 1853. despite the opposition Of
Mr.. Baxter that gentleman for reasons
bc>t known tc himself. fighting my a,l-
vancemcni- Nr- BaXters opposition TO
my appointment a. collector OF this port
lr;l- air,a,iy llccm iruthfullv stated in Your
columns Mr. Baxter distinctly refused
TO sign my papers, or all me in any WAY
without ihc consent OF the then incuG-
hent, Collector Clapp, Instead OF my
iaNlm" received the support OF Mr.. BaN-
icr he cner-ciicaliy tougl,t my appoint
men, ami strained every effort TO DELAY
my confirmation.
make this statement in simple justice
TO myself ami those friends who have
Stood y mc through thick AMI thin an,l
who ar, like myself. unalt,s;,l'ly opposed
10 the denomination or rc-elcciion of Tie
present member from the third district.
! am respectfully your obe,licnt servant,
GE0. !. STANNARp.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

This is the way they put the issue at a
late republican convention in Illinois
..Resolved, That treason must be made
odious,' but that it cannot be made odious
by giving rebels seats in congress, nor By
feeding Jefferson Davis on poached eggs
and fried oysters
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

CONyENuON-The democrats of this
congressional district met in convention at
the Trotter House on last Wednesday and
nominated {. N. Chase of Lyndon, for
member OF congresS. We hardly think
he can be elected.-BradJord Opuaoa.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

JUDGE lIoYTs poLTTICs.-In justice 10
JUDGE lIoyt we willingly eonceCle that du-
ring The kate war he had deem known a.
thoroughly loyal. and we are not aware
that he iaNorS the reconstruction policy
OF President johnson; much less do We
think lac l. justly charged with copper
headi>m.-.St. ilJa,s Messenger.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31

=. y. I!.!Tk>lOtE'S
tI% DRENSl y Il SA LOO *.
-. The ri-h,, up stairs, CNInN BLOCK.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-08-31
g.. =. :. II ..H- - :,

80 - -f - "a -
furrr ard tra..r % Furniture. frtt1-o Bod
.tcad- wholesale 1ud retail.
81 NI.TrrT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
THE PHILA MCRDEb.
One Of the Assassins Arrested-He Confesses 70
Having Committed she Deed-An Accem'
plice Assisted.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday. April IL

PHILADELPHIA Friday, April l3, 1866.
man was arrested at the corner of Twentythird and
Market-ss this morning who confesses to having com.
mitted the murder of the Deerng family He states that
ne was assisted by a companion, whom he has described
infinitely the authorities Search is being mace lor lis
accomplce.
The prisoner is now at the Central Police Station.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Mrs DOlap the grandmother of the Deering children,
fully Identifies the prisoner the man employed on the
farm and also the articles Of clothing he had on when
arrested as belonging TO Mr.. Deering.
The prisoner cOnfesses the murder OF the boy Cornelius
Carey but that his accOmpco, Jacob Gaunter com"
mitted the rest of the butchery.
He describes Gaunter follows: "Ihlrty-elght 70
thirty years old broad shoulders heavy black mus
ache; dark brown hair military pants had Doll on
the left side of his neck weight about 100 pounds car
ried off black leather bag"
The prisoner lost his thumb in the cavalry service.
THIRD DISPATCH.
The man arrested is named Antoine Ganter lie for'
mery belonged TO the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The prisoner states that Saturday about II O'CLOCK,
he killed the boy Cornelius Carey while he was on the
haystack but that another by the name OF jacob
Youder formerly of the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry,
killed the rest of the family.
The announcement of the arrest OF Antoine Ganter
created the moot intense excitement throughout the city,
Extra editions of The Bulletin and Telegraph wera
issued giving the particulars Of the arrest.
The spread like wild fire, and vengeance against
the prisoner uttered on every side.
An immense crowd collected around the police station
the State House. and threatened 10 lynch the PRISONER
cousin of the murdered family wanted to take sum-
mary vengeance upon him.
The prisoner finally removed in safety to the Moya-
mensng Prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
RAILROAD CASUALTIES.
serisus Accident On Long Islsnd-The Rsssls
Of RechIessness.

At Lakeland, on Long Island yesterday, Bohemian
lad about IA years of age attempted to jump train
of while it running slowly, when he missed his
hold and the wheels went both his legs cutting
off about the knee, the other at the foot.
Mr.. McLesh made temporary tournquet TO stop the
flow of blood till surgical assistance could be procured TO
perform amputaon. DIR. King of Brooklyn, passenger
the train said Mr. Mel. had done all that could be
compshed without Instruments but it thought the
lad could live but a short time.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT wILLIST0N, vt.
Early yesterday morning, the Vermont Central Road,
Wilhston where a bridge carrsge-wa had
been burned the previous night, train into the
gap, in badly wrecked condition. Frenchman, name
unknown, was instantly killed. The conductor was
seriously injured in the spine and lies in helpless
don. Six eight others OF less hurt q
two quite seriously but not fatally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
RRNIANA.
Other Arrests 1t Toronto - Fresh Arrivals ae
Eastpert, Me.-The Fenians Said 10 Rendez.
vous o, Casiine-Masters ~ Calais-sudaen
Movement OF British War ship-The Peace
70 be Preserved by Our Government.


vous a, Casiinc-Mas,ers NJ Calais-sudaen
Movement, OF British War ship-The Peace
10 be Preserved by Our Government.
TORONTO. c. W., Friday April IL, 1866.
Another important Fenian arrest was made TINS morn
ing.
taken 10 Cornwall for trial.
The excitement has somewhat ahated.
BELFAST Me-. Friday, April H. 1906
Reports state that Castine is designated as Fenan
rendezvous and that 300 men 10 concentrate there
Castne is peculiarly accessible TO the British Provinces
During the Revolution and the war Of 1872 it was invested
and held by British forces from Nova Scotia Last yeaf
its battery attacked by Rebel raiders Its selection
by the Irish patriots shows their appreciation OF Its i'm
portance as a military position; r-,.- .,,, ,sss
A large number of Fenians has just arrived in tho
steamer from New-York Killian returned last night
with 30 49, They perfectly quiet having no arms
NJ The British @ NAL pylSdes wen.
DENLY Yesterday afternoon. 1t is said that fifty OF tns
paure of the vessel The men Of other vessels have been
tampered with, and similar difficulties are expected:
Yesterday party of English soldiers crossed Tom St.
Stephens to Calais, where they got into dispute With
some Fenians, when fight ensued, which resulted III
their being driven back the bridge which runs over
the river between the two towns. No lives lost. The
citizens joined with the Fenians in the fight.
The steamer from Boston this morning brought about
two hundred Fenians They quartered in town.
A large number of Fenians have just arrived in the
steamer from NewYork Kilian returned last night with
thirty forty They perfectly quiet, having no arms.
No disturbance has yet occurred
CALAIS Me-. Friday April l3 1866 ~
About thirty Fenians arrived here yesterday afternoon
by the steamer from Easpor They have been quiet and
orderly. No disturbance has occurred. The excitement
here and at ST. Stephen abang The volunteers acrQag
the border are industriously drilling and wide awak
against surprise. The Fenians tried TO hire St. Croix
Hall for meeting tonight, but it was refused them.
WASHINGTON, Thursday April l3, 1866.
In view Of the Fenian demonstrations on the frontiers
of Maine, the Navy Department has sent 10 Easport in
that State the steamer Wnoosk the third class iron clad
Miantonomah, and the paddle wheel steamer Ashuelet
which will constitute part of the feet to be dispatched
by the Secretary Of the Navy 10 the Gulf Of ST. Lawrence
for the protection of American fishermen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14

From spsnse Editor The Cuurs No Is North si1th
PHILADELPHIA, July, IS. 1865.
Some eighteen months since was severe sufferer rom Dyspepsia
only plain food without suffering great dis
debsied to be almost united for aev
business Of any And
A trying variety Of sOcsled remedies all Of which proved
oi;hess induced at the suggestion Of medical friend to
ve Hoosnds German Bers trial accordingly purchased Ex
which taken accordance with your directions
The result complete removal Of all distressing symptoms amer
rating drinking and fun restoration Of strength that
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81 the active duties Of large and srduOu business well
period Of life The good effects Of the Bters manifested
before had taken the first bottle
have used It my family with the hsppest results and take
great pleasure adding testimony that Of the others who
been benefited by them find great benefit from the Of
Spring and Fall They only create vigorous
lite but healthy the stomach by Strengthening its dges
i've powers.
II the above testimony win be the Of inducing who
Tur from dyspepsia give your bters trial when It, feel
ident give relieO your service. Yours truly
A. NJ sPANGLER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
NETWORK, SATURDAY, APRIL IA, 1866

able corps of confedeate been enabled to carry on the
smuggling trade to very profitable extent lie was out
wted however and arrested by the Deputy Collector of
the ChamplGin District Thus, within short time, two
noorousy successful smuggers have been arrested in
their aEes career and an eectua blow has been struck
at smuggling in that vicinity.
SATURDAYS HOUSE SESSION.
The House to-day would have adjourned over unni
Mondav--tomouow being the anniversary OF the assas
snatioh of President Lincoln when the public offices vii
be cloed-had il not been openly stated that several
gentlemen desired TO make speeches. No legislative
business will be transacted tomorrow. large huiIDer
of members have been waiting for weeks to denver De
careful.y.written views public questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
fAIbauv Cattle Market.

ALBANY, April l3-The cattle market has been compare
lively active this week. owing sharp demand New
York which at the opening sent prices TO- n
with small sprinkling Of fine Eat beeves The top
price 9c Prices range from sale for common to ord
few ranking almost premium brought higher ngnre.
Nearly received have changed hands the Eastern ooyers
taking fair complement the New Workers got through
Sheep-Recelp 5000 demand fair with liberal sales at
&C. for clipped. and 607ic Tor common 70 sos osAt AHA
AsAVy ape woosd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
Execution Of Green, the Massachusetts mar.
dePcr.
Bosroy. Friday. April la, 1880

DUsION, IIuHy, APIH ID, Ioou
Edward W. Green the murderer of young Converse at
the Maiden Bank about two years ago. executed this
forenoon in the Jail yard at East Cambridge in the pres.
ence of the authorities and citizens designated by law "a
whom tickets of admission issued by the Sheriff.
Between and three hundred persons present in
The drop fell a few minutes after ii O'clock.
Green behaved with comparative camness and died
with hardly struggle.
After hanging an hour he pronounced dead by the
physicians and the body lowered into the coffin aud
taken the hospital to the order Of bis relatives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14

From the Rev w Seiged Of Twelfth Baptist Church.
Philadelphia
GENTLEMEN been abong under the distressing
effects Of Indigestion accompanied by rostraon Of the
sysem Numerous remedies recommended by friends and
Of them tested but whou, relief Hoohsnd, German Be
who had tried them and whose favor
able mention Of Biers induced try them must
confess that had Medicines the thousand
ouact Biers" whose only aim to be to palm OIL
tweened dugsed liquor upon the community in and
tbe tendency Of which, fear make confirmed drunk
ard Upon learning yours really medicinal preparation
ook with happy Is action only upon the stomach but
upon the system prompt and gratifying feel that
have derived great permanent benefit the Of few
bottles Very respectfully yours,
w. d. sEIGFRIED. No 254 shsekams1ons-
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READ WHO SAYS so.

From N, Rev Levi Beck Pastor Of the Baptist Church Penn
fe1ton " j. formerly Of the North Baptist Church Philadelphia
,t present Pastor CT the Baptist Church, Chester, Pa
hsye known Hoonapds German Biters voraby for number
years used them in family and have been 80
pleased that induced to recommend them TO
many that they have operated in strkngy bene
take pleasure in thus publicly procanns TINS
M Of those afflicted with the diseases for
which they are recommended Brs knowing from expert
snee that NY recommendation will be sustained do this more
heey ar Hooaands intended benefit the afflicted
ind is not 0 rum drink" Yours truly LEVI o. BECh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14

FREDERcKroy. N. b. Friday, April H. 1865.
The designations of the antconfederate administration
accepted Internationally by Gov. Gordon yester-
day.
No new administration has yet been formed. The
House OF Assembly has adjourned until Monday TO give
the incoming party time to organize.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-14
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

This section gave rise to much debate and numerous
propositions Of amendment.
Pending its consideration, the bill went till Mon.
day.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The evening session having been dispensed with,
Mr. STEVENS suggested that tomorrow being the ami
yersary Of very striking eyenhe assassination OF Mr..
Lncoln-the House should adjourn over.
The SPEAKER intimated that several gentlemen desired
TO speak tomorrow
Mr. STEVENS declined, therefore, TO move 10 adjourn
over but moved that the proceedings tomorrow be con-
fined 10 general debate the Presidents Annual Mes
sage. IL ordered.
THE FISHING GROUNDS.
The Speaker presented message from the President OF
the United States in to q resolution OF the 0tn
inst requesting information reference to the rights and
interests Of American citizens IN the fishing grounds al
jacent to the British Provinces, transmitting repore
from the Secretary of State The and documents
were referred 10 the Committee Foreign Affairs and
then at A O'Clock the House adjourned.