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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-19
The Condition of the Country.


There is a pause just now in all sorts OIL
enterprise, as there is in the public feeling.
The new relations of the State and people,
and the revolution that is just now I'M
pending, are well calculated to produce
this state of things. While it will require
all the fortitude and wisdom of q people
somewhat renowned for these virtues to
meet the demands of the trying period we
have lust entered, they will be so met, and
so will that period be gone through, as we
believe, triumphantly. Even the immedl-
ate depression, which is seen and felt just
now everywhere, will be in a considerable
degree relieved as soon as Congress finishes
the supplemental bill and hands over the
whole programme of reconstruction through
military governments to the generals IN
command.
What the people want now is to know
eyerything-the uttermost requirements
and the positive ultimatum of the mea-
Sures of force. These once known, the.
will proceed with their own affairs Win
renewed industry, and enter upon the mat
ter of reconstruction with very good nope
The good sense and constancy OF the peo-
pie of Virginia will conduct them throusn :,
their approaching trials with sale'y anu
security.
Let us hope that Congress will promp p,
dispose of the supplemental p'i, - - :,
sooner the better for the genera "eilao =, y
the State, and the better for inc w.
and snccessful carrying out OF the Prov
s;ons &C the sherman bill. the suoJec.
s,O -, &c the hands Of Congress, and
on.e ~ d;rection of the judicious com
unandsr Of this district, the people Wi
coin confidence, order will be preserved
sn illness and industry will exhibit more
.n;,,, and activity than they have since
the war.
There has been no time since the fall o.
Richmond until now that there has been
any tolerable ground of faith in any scheme
for the restoration of the southern States
to equality with the other States of the
Union. There has been an incessant wal
between the President and Congress as tt
the attitude of the southern States towards
the Government. The great doubt tina
hung over the question, and the threaten
ing measures Of the predominant party il
Congress, have afforded no rest from anx
iety as to our fate. The very struggle o
the President to break the force Of thu
measures against US seems have increased
their rigor and severity. But at last the ques
ton seems to be settled. We know where
we are, and what we have to do: at least
we may so presume; for the supplemental
bill will hardly change seriously the per-
fected measure of the Sherman Law
Now, this certainly is great thing. Il
will do great deal of good. We shall
see it during the present year; and if the
machinery Of reconstruction goes OF
smoothly, and we see no reason to fear
that it will not, we shall see very great
change for the better.
There is now nothing in the way of these
reasonable expectations but the "supple
mental blu; and although we think that
will not make things worse, we feel the de.
sire Of every one that Congress will pass
1t soon, and leave us alone with the com.
manding general.
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The Country Roads and the Crops.

Inc Country Roads and the Crops.
The recent excessive rains have pro.
duced condition of the roads in the
country almost without precedent. The
winter had been seyere-such As always
leaves bad roads, through the amount Of
'ros. In the earth. But these rains have
made them great deal worse. It Ia i'm
possible 70 transport heavy articles through
the country. There will be very little
hauling done for some time, and trade
must suffer. The earth Is so saturated
with water that 1t will take many days 0
March winds TO make the roads tolerable
The excessive moisture of the earth, i
may be feared, will damage wheat in levs
districts Of country. The operations o
farming srs seriously retarded. Plough
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DIED..

Suddenly, yesterday morning, March IS, of pa.
George Steel, in the fifty. sixth year of her age.
Her funeral will take place THIS Tuesday,
MORNING at IL o'clock from the Second Baptist
church. The friends of the family are invited to
attend without further notice.
In New Orleans, ON the sth instant, In bis
eighty third year, Captain JOHN s. ALLISON, a
native of the State Of Virginia, but long resident
OF that city.
In this city. on the 18th instant, FREDERICK
w. MANNING, in the 6fty-third year Of his age.
His funeral will take pace froT his late resi-
dence, on 1t. James between Dnyal and Baker
streets. THIS Tuesday MORNING at II o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully In
vited to attend.
On Monday, 18th instant, JULIA DANIEL, in
FAINT daughter of Joseph y. and Mary l. Gentry.
The friends of the family are invited to attend
her funeral from the residence THIS TUESDAY
AFTERNOON at halfpast o clock.
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ing will be late, sr.i tho farmer will be
pushed to get his lands fallowed for spring
seeding.
From the South and West the accounts
show that we are not alone in our misfor-
tunes. All sections have suffered and
much damage has been done everywhere
by the floods. .e,
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looking After MARYLAND

The United States House of Representa-
tives on yesterday instructed their Jul
dietary Committee to look into the Constl-
tuition of Maryland, and see whether 1t Is
one that Congress can approve. Mary
land has not Radicals enough in her Legs
lature. Should not Congress look into
the constitutions of all the States, and put
every State whose constitution has the
word "white +" in il under military lawi
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A SENATOR'S CREDENTIALS REFERnEp.-
The newly elected senator from Mary
land, Mr.. THOMAS, presented his credentials
to the United States Senate yesterday.
They were referred after sharp debate.
Maryland did not send the right man.
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By Grubbs 4 Williams, Auctioneers,
,rthwest corner Of Main and Eleventh streets,
INSURANCE COMPANIES

INSURANCE COMPANIES.
uOME LIFE INSURANCE.
THE ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF VIRGINIA
is now ready to receive applications, and with an
AMPLE GUARANTEES CAPITAL offers facilities
of HOME INSURANCE at rates as low as those Of
any other company.
Home off ce No. 1910 Main street, Richmond, va.
The surplus accumulations OF the company Will
be- invested at home, under the control and
mana cement OF the following
DIRECTORS:
John Endsrs, Henry K. Ellyson,
william F. Taylor, Asa Snyder,
samuaIs CottrelI II. &. G. Baskerville,
John Dooley, Samuel q. Tardy.
Charles T Wortham, George Jacobs,
william Willis, Jr., J. W. Allison,
I'd. A. Smith, Georges. Palmer,
Thomas J. Evans, A. d. Chockley,
James A. Scott, ii. Y. Caoel,
B. NJ Qusrles, d. j. Hartsook,
w. II. Tyler, J. b. Pace,
J.E. Edwards, John C. Williams,
A.Y. Stokes, william G. Taylor,
J. B. Morton, A. r. Abeii,
Ri Dibrell, william B. Isaacs,
william II. Palmer, George L. Bidgood,
Samuel NJ. Price.
J.E. EDWARDS, President.
WILLIAM b. ISAACS, Vice-President.
d.. HARTsooK, Secretary.
CHARLES II. SMITH, NJ. D., Medical Examiner.
John H. CLAIBORNE, General Agent. fs 2l-lm
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ne SPRING GOODS.
CLOTHS, CAsS IMERES, vESTINGs.
J. &. DoaERTY,
800 MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE SOUTHERN EXPRESS.
The subscriber respectfully calls attention to
the large and varied stock OF the latest styles OF
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS
opened this day. which he has selected from the
northern markets during the last week. The goods
are all of approved makes, superb In Style, and can
be recommended for strength OF fabric, fneness oil
quality, as well as reliable colors.
Having all the facilities necessary to proper Sc
lection, purchase, and manufacture, and with an
experience of twenty years as
PRACTICAL MECHANIC,
he asks an examination, promising to make all
garments in as good style and just as low as they
can be obtained anywhere In the country.
Remember the best material and as cheap as
they can be obtained is the motto.
NH l6-tAplS j. h. DoHEhr1.
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By Harrison, Goddin < Apperson, Anctionesrs,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.
COMMISSIONERS, sALEoF VERY

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
" VALUABLE LOTS, on FRANKLIN STREET
CHURCH HILLj, MARSHALL STREET, AND on
CANAL AND PnURTH STREETS. BY virtue Of
A decree OF the Circuit Court OF the city Of hich'
mond pronounced on the tth II March. lo7 In the
case Of CurTie and others against Currie, etc Ne
shall proceed 20 sell at public auction on tbs pre-
misses, on MONDAY the ?5th Of March, 1881 at =
o clock NJ that VALUABL LOT on the nOTth
side Of Franklin between Twenty eighth and
Twenty ninth streets, adjoining the residence q
Captain George w. Alien, fronting a91 feet aud
Running back ls7 feet 10 an alley 10 feet wide aud
on TIL EsDAY the 10Th Of March, 1857, on the pre-.
misses at a o'clock Z. NJ II fair, II not, the mr..
fair day thereafter, will be sold that VALUs BE
LOT near the northwest corner II MARSHALL .aai
First streets fronting IS feet snd running 5sek -
fact after which Will be sold that VALUABLE
LOT an the southeast corner OF Canal and four'h
streets fronting u feet and running BACK he leet
10 an alley, and bounded on the west by stone
wall. ,aa,,
nantas for n gOtable notes, interest added, and
lille retained TIL all the purchase money 10 fully
naid and a conveyance ordered by the court. The
taxes for the present year to be paid by the puT'
chaser.
ttH 4 sRst I. AWSoRrHAx, Commissioners.
n. n
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By Grubbs i Williams, Auctioneen.
Northwest corner NJ ain and Eleventh streets.

TWO BRICK DWELLINGS, TWO
l FRAMED DWELLINGS, BRICK COTTAGE,
AND VACANT Lot, ON FOURTH sTREET, FOX
SALE At AUCTlON.-On t h u RsDAY Y, ast
March, at hslf-past 4o'clock, M, we will sell
AT auction. upon tho premises, the property stu
sted on Fourth between Duval and Baker streets,
and extending to the corner II Baker street occu.
pied in part by Messrs. Blennar, Tupman, Nectar.
thy, and McEvans, and consisting Of
Two very neat and desirable BRICK DWELL
INGS, each with five rooms, and kitchen with
two rooms water, and gas:
Two very neat and comfortable A I'D
WELLIN IS, each with three rooms, anda
kitchen. water, and gas;
BRICK COTTAGE, with three rooms and
Avery pretty BUILDING Lot.
These houses have been erected within few
wears past, are remarkably well built, and are now
in good order. go
We invite special attention TO the sale OF This
property AS II is OF the character most sought
after and Il really very desirable.
The lots from, about thirty one feet each, and
run back 100 feet to an alley sixteen feet wide.
TERMS: One. fourth cash balance at four eight
and twelve months, for negotiable notes, interest
added, secured by a trust deed Taxes for 1854 TO
W pa'N GRUBBS & WILLIAMS,
NH l5-tds Auctioneers.
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We trust we have many readers who
will be interested in the article in another
column concerning Professor ScHELE De
VERE's new book.
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CHERIFFS SALE OF GROCERIES
- AND LEASE or sToRg;-Will be sola on
WEDNESDAY the Goth instant, commencing at III
o'clock A. NJ. at the store lately occupied by
Msssrs Martin < Feeney, Main and Seventeenth
streets the entire stock OF In sald store,
found in first class family grocery-viz, BACON,
LARD, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUR, MnLAsSEs, SOAP,
WHISKY. BRANDY, PORT WINE, and sundry
other articles too numerous 10 mention ALSO,
will be sold on the day, At the same place, at
u O'clock, the USEXPIRED LEASE Of the pre-
misses expiring on the 3lst Of December next.
NH Atds JOHN w WRIGHT. SO. X.
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BY Harrison. Goddin 4 Apperson, Auctioneers,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.


TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND
i LOT ON THE MANCHESTER TUkNPlkb
NEAR TO THB TOWN OF NAnCHEsTbR.-h
trustee In deed Of trnst from coTnsiu. Perks 10
the bene 1T OF John Behsrdt, dated March !
1894, duly =, corded In Chesterfield County Court
shall ~ the request Of the holder OF TIE lat
table note secured thereby, proceed TO ssii a. gg0
March, 1851, at4 o. clock p NJ, IL iaiI. " not ,b'
hrst fair day thereafter, the RsaL Estate go GT
ysyed by the said deed, consisting OF tne 80
NIX. no feet, running back Ies Zee, 70 70. No. =
with BRICK STOLE and p%ELLlNp p shsrso.'
now In the occupancy Of Mr. w llaa y. s.na's
sale and to discharge a negotiable note 81 49,,
with interest from March is0l and a. 70 'hs sur
plus Of such sale, on such terms - may ~ to.
"a, CO for this year to be paid by the Paressssr.
mhl2 " Soo'
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By Harrison, Goddin & Appenon, Auctioneers,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
i FARM In HENRICo; TWO MILES BELOW
RICHMOND, CALLED MARION HILL, CosTAIH-
ALSO, THE Personal PROPERTY THEREON,
CONSISTING OF MULES, HORSES, cows. HUUs,
WMASoss PAR Rnrs Nv la apLEMGS ALSO
HENRICo BY virtue OF two deeds OF trust. the
first executed by Michael Martin and John yeeney
recorded in Henrico County Court, the second ex,
ecued by the same party 10 sbner ID. Thurber
and J. o. steger, trustees, dated 2sth January,
1867, duly recorded I'm Henrico County Cont and
in Rich mond Hastings Court, the unders COED
trustee twho by the terms OF the latter deed Is
.uth9Iilsd TO act sionel Til, IN execution Of tne
the pre- misses, on WEDNESDAY the 9Th Of March,
1857, commencing at II o'clock, A. NJ, far; II
containing fHiRTY-0YE and Two.TH sd
known as Marion Ill.," situated in the county
Of Henrico about two miles below kich nond, ad.
Joining the Tree Hill estate also, all the personal
property thereon, consisting OF
sCows,
About 30 HOGS,
All the FAknING UTENSILS, &c.
And at +. o'clock p. NJ. Of thh same day, on the
premises, will be sold the excellent FRAMED
fENEM ENT on the east line o: Eighteenth street
feet, running back ninety feet to the lot Of DR.. o.
A. Strecker.
After which will be sold the LOT and BRICK
TENEMENT at the northeast corner Of Broad ard
Eighteenth streets formerly owned by the late
Martin Arnold fronting about q feet, running
back bout l65sfeet.
After wnicn will be sold The LOT, with a small
BRICK TENEMENT and large FRAMED LUM.
HOUSE thereon, on walnut and - alleys,
nearly Opposite to the arch Of the First Market, on
Seventeenth street fronting about % feet, running
back about IS feet TO an alley.
TEAMS: Liberal, and made known at the time Of
sale The taxes and insurance for this year to be
paid by the purchasers.
NH Is JOHN q. STEGsR. Trustee.
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~JOHN c. SHAFER l. CO.,

MERCHAN TAI o r s,
No. Exchange Building, Fourteenth street,
RICHMOND, VA,
would respectfully ask attention to their new
supply Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
consisting of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings OF
the latest European importations, and most APP
proved and fashionable styles.
SHIRTS and COLLARS of the best make always
on hand NH l5-6m
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BY Harrison. Goddin q Appsrson, Aueti onssrs,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.

SMALL FRAMED TENEMENT, ON
DUVAL AND BBKEK STREETS, FOR SALE AT
AUCTlON.=WiIl be sold at auction. on the pre-.
half-past 4 O'clock r. NJ, the SMALL FRAMED
TREEMBHT located as above, containing three
rooms besides kitchen, stable, well Of water &c,
and now occupied by Mr.. John n. Cary.
TERMS One third cash; balance at four and
eight months for negotiable notes, interest added
secured by trust deed The taxes and insurance
for this year TO he paid by the purcb sser
HARRISON, G0DDIN 4 APPBRsog,
NH IS AuctioneeYs.
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Ry UNION BANK OF RICHMOND,
SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
OFFICE AT THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, sseo, 900.
THIS INSTITUTION ALLOWS SIX PER CENT.
ON DEPOSITS.
I. DAVENPORT, JR., President.
JAMES MILLER, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
z. A. Paine, LID. Crsnshaw, w. r. ousrles,
VIM. 81. Lyons, Jr., b. Is. blahxen-
A. Bodeker B. B. weisiger, ship,
". A. spott, Moses Ellyson, ). b. winston
A. L. Elicit Jas. w. Archer, A. A. Hutchip-
z. T. Taylor, J. Rosenoaum, son,
W. 3. binford, J. w. Hall, w. A. JENKINS
J. A. Belvin, w. r. Gray, w. &. Tanner,
r u. Dudley, Alfred Moses, J. N. Nowlin.
The security offered TO depositors 10 undoubted,
And the Institution should commend Itself to al
slasees.
The attention OF sill IN city and country 10 called
TO this institution. Here they viii find security,
convenience, and profit. Sums as small as one
dollar may be deposited, and six per cent Int.
rest received on same.
once hours from . A. II. to,P. M; on Saturday
nom "A NJ. to sP. NJ, and from to sP. n.
IL la-d&swts
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COCO REWARD.-Stolen from my
epCjU farm near Dover Mills, in the 49,
county OF Goochland, on the night OF the ~
10th instant, q BAY MARE about ten years-lz,-l1 Z.
has no mark, unless 1t be q slight saddle mark
Also, GRAY HORSE about eight years Old ana
hind leg lust below the ankle joint.
will give the above reward for the spprehen-
sion of the thief aud recovery OF the horses, OF
sloO for the Of the horses $50 for sither
delivered TO me, or to Judge William d. Lyons al
Richmond. n-.han-
ANY information that will lead to the appren,ehn.
s siSa n w, rsWsrded. w. B. sTANARD.
"a 20-dlwaeod3t&law4w
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HOSES,
cows,
About 80 II Is,
LARGE WAGONS, :,
BY Harrison, Goddin Apperson, AuctIoneers
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.

TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND
/ LOT IN DUYAL's ADDITION, ON DHvAL
STREET, ADJ MING THE DUVAL. STREET
CHAPEL.-As trusts" In certain deed OF trust
executed 10 the sub criber by John Rordan. dated
2lth october, 1885, duly recorded in Richmond
Hastings Court, shall in execution thereof, pro-
coed to sell at public anction. on the premises
TUESDAY the 26th March. 1887, at o'clockp. NJ,
II fair IL not the first fair day thereafter the real
estate conveyed by the said deed, consisting Of
Lot with a FRAMED TENEMENT thereon. re-
Gently In the occupancy OF James Hickman, but
now occupied by said kiordan:
TERMS: Enough In cash TO defray expenses OF
sale and to pay of negotiable note OF fIl7 60,
with interest from 27th February, 1867 on credit
a. to Sl7T 81 until cath June next on credit 10
Ssh Gs until Gath October next and ~ 10 any
plus on such terms may be announced II the
hour Of sale-the whole purchase money to bear
interest from the day OF sale. The taS.s ana In
surance for this year TO be paid by the purcn
NH l6-tds a. STE iBE Trustee.
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BY Harrison, Goddin & Apperson, Auctioneers,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.
BY Grubbs & Williams. Auctioneers,
North west corner Mainnd q Eleventh streets.

A MOST VALUABLE LOT. ON THE
~ NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN
THIRTEENTH AND FOURTEENTH STREETS,
FOR SALEA AUCTION.-0n MONDAY, the ?5th
March, at u o'clock NJ, we will sell at auction
upon The premises, the LOT OF GROUND sitnsted
as above stated being the second lot below Thir-
teeuth or Governor street, and being the same
wherein formerly stood the large iron front cloth
ing house of Messrs Baldwin Williams.
Il fronts on Main street 3s feet and runs back to
Tobacco alley, 40 feet wide,l on which 1t has
front OF 80 feet having depth of lilo feet, with
DETECTION onits west line, adjoining spence store,
which affords space for stairway four feet wide,
without detracting from tho size q the store
This lot Is located In the very heart OF the best
business part OF Main street, with handsome stores
on each side, and in every respect Is one OF the
most desira bic pieces OF property now in the mar
ket nor Is there any Of It's kind likely to be offered
soon.
TsRMs: One-fourth cash balance at 8. IL, and
Ia m ntbs for negotiable notes, interest added, Sc
cured by trust deed. Taxes for 1857 to be paid
by the purchaser. ,,r,,, wrrr,vS
NH IL AuctioneeTs.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAY.
s---ss-~--~><-~~<~~~
BY Lee L Goddin,
Real Estate Agents and Auetionesrs,
No. 1sls franklin street.

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS. ON
skoNn s SpT TH Sps pg sEs1 yof BtTSss
AUCTi0N.-0n WEDNESDAY the 18th March
1851 At half pasta o'clock NJ, on IN preSnises,
LOTS situated on Broad between Second and
Third streets, NEXT 10 the store Of Mr.. Frank.
fronting ~ feet and extending back III feet,
npon which ION the back ground) isa new and
comfortable FRAME TENEMENT, containing SIX
rooms. Terms At sale.
LEE 4 G0nDfS,
NH std Anennnssys
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DLACK CROOK! BLACK CROOK J!
D PHOTOGRAPHS of this celebrated sensation
piece, now being played with such success In New
York-a large as ,ortment from original characters
in costume also, the HISTORY OF the same,
profusely illustrated. Every one .hould read THIS
book. ,,1
For PHOTOGRAPHIC and sTERBoSC0PiC
VIEWS OF RICHMOND and other localities,
wholesale and retail, call on
SELDEN Il CO., No s3S Main street,
NH 10 lw n.yt 10 corner of Ninth,
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WANTS.

TNO DISTILLERS.-SI u ALTON
l. wanted by a distiller fully competent to con-
duct the business 10 the satisfaction OF his en-.
ployer Good references given as to character and
qualifications Address Al,
NH 10 Its Richmond post office.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-02-11
Hon. L. D. Campbell on o Visit to his
Friends.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
OCEAN QUEEN.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
INDIANAPOLIS.
No QuOrum-The Purchase of Build
ingsl for State Ofilces, &c.


Especial 70 the Evansville Journal
INDIANAPoLIs, February 9-Both
houses Of the Legislature met at 9
o'clock. ~
No business of importance was
transacted in the Senate4 A Asnumber
of unimportant resolutions were Of
fered, and several bills read and re-
ferred. sUndera a call ofgthe Senate,
and while the Doorkeepers were look
ing forabsentees, the grave'and rev.
erend Seigniors I present INDUCED in
much facetious talk, and sharp fire
of wit was kept up for some time.
There was evidently no quorum in
the House, and, call was carefully
avoided,
Considerable discussion was had on
the various proposals as to the pur-
chase and hire of buildings for State
offices. s
The "13th Article was made the
special order for Tuesday next, several
Democrats intimating their intention
of speaking pieces ON that occasion.
Both houses adjourned to 2 o'clock
on Monday.
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WASHINGTON.1
The Committee Of Ways and Means
The Tax Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-=The Com
mittee of Ways and Means will proba-
bly, tomorrow report a. measure
amendatory to the internal tax bill, !,
based on the theory of getting rid of
the tax on manufacturing at the ear
lest feasible moment, but the wants
of the government this year will not
permit its being done at once; hence
the principle is to be gradual in its
operation. To partially carry out
this object, the Committee propose to
exempt from tax all articles which
enter largely into the. cost of living.
For instance: salt, leather, tin, earth
en-, pottery and hollow ware, are all
exempted : as are also hoes, rakes,
scales, all steam and horse engines,
all drain, gas or water pipes of iron,
wood or other materials all clothing
made from articles subject to tax
gnch as drawers, shirts and other ar.
tieles woven and knit; ars not, how