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xxx C0NGRESS---1st Session.
WASHINGTON, June %.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The bill prohibiting the sale of certain
Marine hospitals was passed.
The bill granting lands to the Kansas and
Neosho Valley Railroad was passed.
The Tax bill was then taken up.
The National Banks were taxed, ten per
cent. on the amount of their circulation after
the LIST of July, 1867.
An amendment was adopted that all per-
sons making returns of values, shall state
whether they are ON gold or currency basis
Chronometers were made free. Sewing ma
chimes, steam engines, fruit wines and several
other articles were also made free.
Certain returns and taxes were made re-
turnable and payable monthly. The bill was
acted on to page 233.
Two messages from the President, one re-
lating to the withdrawal of the Austrian
troops from Mexico, the other relating to the
constitutional amendment, were read. Ad-
journed.
HOUSE.
The substitute for the Senate bill, estab-
fishing an armory at Rock Island, was debat-
ed, amended and passed. 1t appropriates
$5O0,0O0 for the object. fA
Several private bills were considered.
Mr.. Perham, from the Pension Committee,
reported back adversely the bill granting pen
sions to soldiers of 1912.
with instructions to report a bill. Debate
sprung up, and the bill went over until to-
morrow.
Several bills were appropriately referred.
A message was received from the President,
stating that the joint resolution amending the
Constitution which passed Congress, has been
sent by the Secretary of State to the Cover
nors of the States, and stating that this act
was Of a Ministerial nature and not to be con-
sidered as involving the assent Of the Execu-
tive.
The bill amending the act authorizing the
sale of certain marine hospitals was passed.
The Committee on Judiciary were instruct
ed to enquire into the expediency of framing a
bill directing judges in the South to charge
grand juries to enquire into violations of the
test oath.
The Indian Appropriation bill was then ta-
ken up in the Committee of the Whole. AT
ter considering it, the Committee rose and the
House passed the bill.
The bill providing for the revision and con-
solidation OF the statutes was passed.-Ad-
journed.
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R(s2rtl.

TTlHREE or four single gentlcmen can be accommo-
l. dated with board aud pleasant rooms, at "a
Cumberland Street. june I3-d2w*
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Notice.

nLD CIDER is wanted and will be received in
~ small quantities well as larger quantities, and
cash paid at No. 15 Commercial Street.
April 1S, 1866.-dE
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted lat 50 Exchange Street
Portland, N. A. FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS: Eight Dollars year in advance.
'llars q year in advance.

TIE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
same place every Thursday morning at $500 year,
invariably in advance.
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EDyv. Nj. PATTEN s. CO., Auctioueers,
No. IS Exchange Street.
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Board.

GENTLEMEN and their wives also single GENTLE
j men, can be accommodated with pleasant front
room. and good board, at 123 Cumberland St.
June 21-d3t*
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BigeIow's Patent Radiating Clothes
Frame!
ENOR the Kitchen, Nursery and Toilet, at
II june1edtf S. C. RUNLETT & C0.'S.
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PETERsoNs LADY's MAGAZINE for July has been
received at the bookstores of Messrs Davis Brothers.
and Bailey & Noyes. 1t is capital number, hand
someiy Illustrated.
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-23

PERRY has all the new style hats in the market.
Give MIN a call See advertisement.
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DIR. HARvEY's Office on and after Monday next
will be at n Free stree See card.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
CHEAP LITERATURE.

Every friend Of progress and civilization
insists upon reading matter being furnished
To the people at tie lowest possible price It
is BY this means that agitation IS contnued
and that bnowledsc is disseminated.
Bot there are certain dangers 10 be guard
ed against, watch result from the very fact
that reading matter can he furnished at such
a low price. il has brought before the pub
tic an immense mss Of stuff, which SO far
from being valuable is eneIvating and dis
torts the minds Of all those no are 10 the
habit OF reading such books. Take for in-
stance tie ten cent novel; is there anything
in one Of them that deserves to be remem-
bered Is there a single picture Of human
character there that will furnish rational en-
tertainment or thought Nothing Of the
kind. 4 startling picture on the title page
is the most attractive feature about the con
Germ and is what sells the book.
Then take the mass Of veeklies and
monthlies with their dOleful stories, their
fierce and bloody narratives, their low wit
and comic pictures and, not unfrequently,
their downright ribAldry and consider to
what extent these foul productions circulate
aad you will form some conception Of the
baleful influence which they exert upon the
youth Of the country, male and female
We are far from advising against novel
reading il tie abstract, though certainly it
may be carried to dangerous extent But
we do say that the promiscuous reading OF
the yellow and the red-backed literature,
which load the shelves Of our bookstores are
not doing less in the work Of ruin than the
rum-shop or the house of illfame.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

enca. is is the dRty Of every labor bdrnaIisl
6helP dlsaba& tke nlhdsef ID rpader.
On this inpOySns uestions snd show.them
hat so far from applying party stkIistiob,
I means exactly The reverse, in fact, fhat i
involvesits dismehberment, and msny Of
those who now oppose it will earnestly CO.
operate in the good word and work.
1t is, simply rs means 20 m end-becapse
it will afford time Tor the consideration 81
the momentous Issues which loom up in the
fpture--and in which the interests Of ths
prod ucing classes are so indisso lubly con-
nected, that the eight hour movement derive.
its chief Importance. Society 90 70 speak,
is at present In q chrysalis uudeveloped
state; the relationship Of capital 10 labor
has yet to be determined, and il would Be
strange indeed if tho strong arm Of tbs
law were not invoked when that contest
comes.
Under these circumstances It Is all inn
portant that the interests Of the working
classes should be repres ented on such
occasion, and il is no more absurd TO insist
that they would be by our present legis-
lators, than to expect that where a railroad
or banking company desired a concession
their claim would be presented, or their
interests defended by those taken from
the workshops or the bench.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

Ehe regular meeting of the Trades As
hbly was held in their new rooms, No,
10, l55 Clark street, on Tuesday evening,
Sept 4th, 1866, the President, Mr.. w
Parker, in the chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting werS
read and approved.
The President appointed Messrs. Petty
bridge, McEvoy and Calsing, commit,ee'on
credentials, who reported lavorably on re
ceiving Mr.. Thos. Maunders from tie Paint
srs' Union.
On motion the report Of Committee on the
Douglas monument celebration was received
and accepted.
The Committee on badges reported that
they had had them printed for the occasion.
On motion the report was accepted.
The Committee on seal reported that they
had purchased one.
The Committee on Mechanics Institute re-
porte .h't they had received the call for
the rnee signed by Mr.. Van Osdell, the
for mer president.
On motion a committee was appointed Il
procure hall and have the call Of Mr. Var
Osdel published in the daily papers for a
public meeting on Saturday evening, Sept
eth, ls6d4 The chair appointed Messrs
Cameron, Scherepf and Maunders, such com
mittee.
Reports OF ar encouraging nature were re
ceivcd from all the Unions represented
On motion committee Of three were ap-
pointed to procure the date Of the diffeIent
associations in this city. and place the same
in the possession Of the marshal appointed
On motion Messrs. Crosstield, McEvoy
and Calsins were appointedfuch committee
On motion a ratification meeting Of sht
Baltimore National Labor Congress was
postponed until next meeting.
On motion MrGrossfield was appointed
to act as Marshal for @e Trades Assembly
on Thursday, Sept 9Th.
On motion Mr.. Cross6eld was appointed !
committee to wait on Mr. Gage and report
to him the number of Organizations that vii
be represented.
On motion the Assembly adjourned
FRANK LAwLER, Rec. Sec pro tsa.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
Important to Coachmakers

We have received intelligence from Mr..
Harding, President of the Coach makers In
ternational Union, that it is his intention
to shortly visit Chicago, for the purpose of
organizing the members of his craft into
protective association. His efforts in other
localities have been crowned with abundant
success, and we bespeak for him cordial
welcome to the west. We hope our coach
makers will make a memorandum of this
fact, and take all the necessary initistory
steps before Mr.. H's arrival, Of which due
notice will be published in the ADVOCATE.
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he man, aid tive want OF it the fellow" On
this dcc4sion, If there is an association here
to-night which calls itself the "Taiors'- As
sociation," | tender my sincers thanks sor
this signal manifestation Of their regard IN
connection with their profession. fCheers.l
There IL no position in life ia which | could
be plaeed that would make me Indifferent, o.
cause me to forget my early history and nv
early profession ia life. There is n0thing
that could make me forget il and as Ear a.
that profession is concerned, ! reflect that il
Is q profession in common with mechanics
and the agricultural art. Let me say that
our great human father and head -AG1m-l
was n tailor by trade; and when you come
to reflect carefully on this thing you will
find that my remarks are Literally tsue !; and
now, men. mechanics, fellow q tIzens. gen
tlemen, please accept my sincere ihanAs for
the demonstration you have made cn thu
oc%sion in welcoming me t. this city. |
thank you, indeed, aud bad you good night
lAbrlause.)
@ftr this the President retired.
lasterers of this city are well ~
bpdz, and have lately accomplished
move towards tina Eight Hour sys-
Va il the reduction NJ two hours "a
They quit work az four O'Clock
The bricklayers and house carpenters viii
surely follow, as they also have very good
unions and should b )t aliOw one branch u
the building trade TO have all the honor a
well as the benefit Of the reduction OF hours.
The Nl,tioilal Trades Reuietc, better
known as g Finchers," has suspended inde-
6nitely its publication, aud from present in
dicatiops will never be resuscitated The
downfall Of that paper is mystery. One
year ago it had circulation Of nc least ten
thousand, and welded powerful influence
over the workmen Of the United States 'iui
" alas, how the mighty have fallen" ass
ing the publication Office, yesterday, | saw
the desks, &c, being carried TO furniture
car standing there So we, in this city, are
entirely without weekly journal to advo-
cate the cause of labor.
There Is a small daily published here,
called the EreniRo Star, which occasionally
gives a racy editorial on the labor question,
The motto Of the paper On that question
being, Eight Hours for work, Eight for re-
creation and Eight Hours for rest Against
this small sheet we have eight ,laiiv's, de-
voted entirely to the interests ~ capital
who, in all contests between capital and
labor, invariably takes side with capital. II
my next letter | viii endeavor 20 give y0u
a fewsitems on corporation IN tnfs city.
W. H. J.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
EIGHT HOURS A LEGAL DAYS
WORK.

There is nothing valuable. Enich does not
cost labor to secure it, and it is only those
who persevere IN their efforts to acquire
what they wish, that deserve to be success
full. The drones and laggards would have
the laurel but they viii not undergo the ne
cessary labor.
The eight hour reform was voted down
last winter in the different legislatures, but
this is nothing more than was to have been
expected Of such q movement. 1t was not
understood in the first place, and then its
friends did not pressit with any degree Of
vigor.
Since that time the labor party has made
vast strides. Its members are now more of one
mind and accord. The movement has hy
it's more thorough organization, and especi-
ally by the assembling Of the National Labor
Congress, acquired . new degree Of dignity
and has been at last recognized even by the
capital press to be o POWER. UFtten and
doing
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
A LECTURE ROOM.

These Of the workingmen, who are true
to themselves and true to the cause viii en-
deavor to carry out into practice the recon-
mendations of the National Labor Congress.
Not the least important among these was
the resolution that the founding of reading
rooms, lyceums, and other literary and
scientific establishments should be encour-
aged. The workingmen are fully up with
the other classes Of Chicago people in this
respect. With all the wealth and the re
fnement that the more favored portion Of
the citizens are presumed 10 be in possession
of, there is not single public library or
reading room in the city All the more
shame upon those where the blame falls
that's all. So then the workingmen have
no reason to Feel ashamed that they have
not done something in this line But they
should feel tinge oi shame if they allowed
it 10 continue to lie the case any longer.
Winter is now almost here, and with il
comes the lecture season. There are many
lecturers ofscientifc sttainments, who would
lecture specially to the working classes, il
they wire invited to do 50. Their remuner-
alton would be the last thing in their mind
They would be satisfied to wait awhile, unit
the fruit hfd become more fully matured
and their services were in greater demand
What Their is the difficulty in the way
Simply this that the expense Of hall i SC
enormous that it Fan rarely be Afforded.
Then let the unions CON oine and rent q
hall that will be al once an honor and a
profit Committees might be appoin ted
from the different unions to take the matter
under Amusement. And as a slight begin
ming Tor a reading room, the newspapers
from the different parts Of the country could
be taken and kept on file there.
Something ought u be done and it ought
to be done quickly. Let the mechanics Of
Chicago take the lead N this matter, and
show that they are thororghi IN earnest.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
TRADES, UNEON ITEMS.

THERE is a prospect that the iron molders
Of Cincinnati will strike for 81 per day.
Their present pay is $500.
THE Alliance COZ Monitor, says the work
on the Cooperative Rolling Mill at that
place is progressing finely. The capital is
100000. The engine and heavy machinery
are all under way, and win soon be placed
in position for operating
TEE Stone Cutters Of st. Louis are at
present on a strike.
The Moulders of Worcester, Mass, have
received an advance Of 10 per cent. after
being out one day.
The Moulders of Toronto, G. W., have re.
ceived an advance of 10 per cent. without
having recourse to q strike.
THa puddlers at the Cambria Iron Works,
Pa, have been on a strike for some time,
the strikers, two hundred and ferty in num-
Der, have been elected from the sompany's
houses, and it IS stated, that after they had
left, they were followed by spirit Of malev-
olence hardly ever equaled. Persons were
cautioned not 70 give them q roof under
which to shelter tceir defeHceless heads from
the pelting Storm Aud in one instance the
minions Of power entered house where the
mother lay PROSTATE and utterly helpless by
sickness, and her child dying beside her,
who were rudsly ordered to leave the teus-
ment immediately. All this by tho ''poor
mans dearest friend" 'as
Ar Baltimore the Shipcarpenters and
Cauikers are, we learn, having good times
all hands al work. H ~
TEE St. Louis AdsocGS says the tobacco
nists Of that city are mt very busy at pre-
sent but look forward "a brisk fall BUSH
ness. .A.zzn.
Ar Mobile, Ava, ths bs'(srs and
CauIksrs are e5psriensna = dollest
seasons e. ,n. eve, ! 4. = is.'''ss|
4 n.s. .,.sia Ps-.ll
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held in NexYork on sup day, when q com
9itteeswas app ointed to devise plan for
the organisations Of q tailors' union, 70
protest sgainst reduction Of the pricessf
their labor and request al increase. They
'hsys been receiving about $40 per week,
working sixteen hours a day. There are
about thirty thousand tailors in New York
and vic unity.
The puddlers' strike in Troy has been
Sc tiled and work resumed. Concessions on
both sides.
Their is trouble among the moulders- at
Taunton, Mas s., the cause Of which we have
not yet learned.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08
Eccentric Hospitality.

During the late war d soldier VINO had
been wounded and honoTably discharged,
being destitute and beBiglted, knocked as
a. door Of an Irish farmer near Pittsburg,
when the following dialogue ensueds
Patrick-And who the devil are you now?
Soldier-My name is John Wilson.
Parick-And where the devil are YOU
gong from, John Wilson?
Soldier-Erom the army Of the Shenan-
doah Salley, sir.
Patrick-And what Do you want heref
Soldier want shelter to- might; will YOU
permit me % spread my blanket on your
door, and sleep to-nightY
Patrick-Devil take me if DO, John
Wilson.
Soldier-On your kitchen aoor, sir?
Patrick-Not |, By tile hill Of Howth.
Soldier-ln your stable, then7
Patrick Pm hanged il | W that either
Sohliar-fm dying with hnnger. give me
a bone and a crust | ask TO more.
Patrick Devil blow me il do. sir.
Soldier-Giye me some water 10 quench
my thirst, beg Of you.
Parrick-Beg ana bs hanged, I'll 40 no
such thing.
SOlller-Sir, | have been fighting 70 se-
cure the blessings you enjoy | have as
sisted N contributing to the glory anh wei
fare Of the country which has Hospitality
received YOU, aud can You 50 inhosptably
eject me from your house ?.
Patrick-Eject you; who the liv talked
q word about ejecting youi May be I'm
not the scurvy spalpeen yoa take me ~ tie,
John Wilson. You ask me 20 let you lie
on my floor, on my kitchen floor, my kitch-
en floor, or IN my stable now, by tne pow
ers, dye think I'd let perfect stranger do
that, when have dozen soft feather beds
all empty3 No, BY the HUI o Howth, John,
that won't. La the second place yen told
me you were dying with hunger, ana want
ID bone and crust to cat now, honey,
dye think Ia feed hungry man
on bones and crusts, when my yar4
ia full Of fat pullets, aud turkeys,
and pigs? No, BY the powers, not that's
Hat. In the third place, YOU asked me for
now, as my water Is none or the best, L
mixing it with plenty Of wine Or something
else wholesome and cooling. Come into my
house, my honey; divil blow me, but you
shall 8 'ep in the best feather bed have
You Shall have the best supper and break
fast my farm can supply, which, thank
Heaven, is none OF the worst; you shall
drink as much water as you choose, pro-
vided you mix it with plenty Of good wine,
and provided also ys prefer il. Come in
my hearty-come in, and feel yourself at
home. 1t shall never be said that Patrick
Foley treats d man scurvily who has been
lighting for the country which gave him
protection.
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lis the intention Of this gentleman to
canvas the Northwest during the fall Cam
psign, on the Eight Hours issue. All leagues,
trades unions or associations DESTROYS Of oh
taining his services may learn all particulars
by addressing him at the Office Of the AD-
oCATK.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

We see that some Of our German contem-
poraries are quite severe In their structure
upon the request Of the committee, asking
the assistance Of the Presidents y protect
them against the encroachments of foreign
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

HISrs 70 MEDICINE TAKERs.-H any per-
sons who are obliged to take offensive medi-
.cines would first take bit.of alum into the
mouth, they would tben.take the medicine
with as much ease as though it weres 50
much sugar.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

Tc ExrRAUT GREAsB FROM SILKs.-Scrape
French chalk, put it in grease pot, and
bold it near toe fire, or over warm iron or
water plate, filed with boiling water. The
grease will melt, and the French chalk abb
sorb it. Brush or rub il of. Repeat, II ne
cessarY.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOREIGN TO THE
QUESTION:
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laaqE H. IS Construed to mean that hey
are opposed to encouraging fimusigratiou-
Tbs St Louis Westliche Post an organ
shich has done more for the canse Of labor
thsn aRy other in the West, not devoted ex-
'clusiyely to 20 this interest, hopes that the
Chicago Reform viii oppose this tendency.
Now we have never viewed the matter in
the. light that the Post sees it. The cause
ofiabor Is the same, and when the foreign
labor comes to our shores, he is rs much
identified with the W orkingmen here as if
he had been American DO IN. The evil in
tended to be guarded gainst in our opinion,
is not immigration il general, but the sys-
tenn on which it is conducted, throwing
emf grafton agencies into the hands Of capi-
talsts, who take occasion to have them
brought out, when i suits their own conve
uience and at the very nick Of time perhaps
that their workingmeo are asking for an in
crease Of wages. -
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osE PREDICTIONS VERIFIED.

The Advocate" Denounced for Being
True to the 9 Hour Organization.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-09-08

The villainy of Political Knaves I'M
masked.
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a Brace of soallawags Control It

SIX DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE.
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Political Hour Farce at Aurora
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MR.. RICHARD TREvELLIoK.

CHICAGO, SATURDAY, SEPT s, 1866
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-09

EMIGRATION AND TIE DysrnAroS on Eur
GHASrs.-We published some time ago list of
the number Of cmigrants from Europe who
arrived here from the lst OF January 10 the Slst
of October, 1865, and we gave, as correctly ns
could be ascertained, the different parts Of the
continent 10 which they betook themselves upon
their arrival. OF course, in many instances
emigrants may have changed the point Of final
destination upon which they originally fixed
their minds, but In the main the statement was
undoubtedly accurate. Since the close Of the
war the attention Of emigrants has been
directed very considerably toward the South
ern States, where favorable opportunities Of
leasing and cultivating TO advantage planta-
tons and farm lands are now presented.
We append . list of arrivals from Europe
between the LIST of November and the 3lst Of
December OF the past year, and the intended
destination Of the emigrants, which will show
that foreign labor, industry and capital are
already beginning to turn, In increased ratio,
toward the South. The number Of emigrants
who arrived here within these two months was
AZ AZ and were dspersed as follows