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Attention Drafted Men.

Congress has Just passed an Act refunding
5000 to those drafted men who paid
commutaton and afterwards were drafted
and who put in substitutes, or who entered
the service. We viii promptly attend to the
COLLECTION OF CLAIMS Of persons
entitled to have their money refunded, and
will give our special attention to the subject,
COME ONE! COME ALL!
j. w. LINGENFELTER,
vi. A. POINTS. Attorneys.
March Ism.
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| BOOK FOR THE MILLION.

ECeIy Fdmily needs q. ECeTy Teacher should
hare It, Ecery School Boy lgaats it.
''IOO Choice Selections" embracing the most
popular patriotic illusions Of the day, the rarest
Poetical Gems, the finest Specimens Of 0ratory,
and fund Of Mirth and uumor for the of
Schools, Lyceums, Exhibition Rooms, sc.
$50 pages, limo price, Pamphlet Edition SO
cents Cloth, Guilt back, 7j cents. Mailed Free.
Great inducements to Clubs. Agents wanted
everywhere.
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
March s. q.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

Auditors Daniel Fletcher aud Gideon
Williams.
PaortDsscr wrsr.-Constable Joseph
Weayerling.
Judge Of Election Philip V, Halter.
Inspectors John p Weayerling and Phil
ip Chamberlain
Supervisors Andrew Humler and Chris
tian Carn.
School Disectors Philip Weayerling and
Ezekiel Cook
Assessor: John S. Morris.
Assistant Assessors Asa Williams and
/ Wesley AShcom.
Auditor: Wilson Mcdaniel,
PnoymENcE EAST justices of the Peace !;
Samuel Staily and John W. Sans.
Constable Jacob Chamberlain.
Judge Of Election: George Mcgraw.
Inspectors William Stoutanour and Sam
uel S, Foor.
Assessessor: Harrison Brison.
Assistant Assessors: Christian FELTON, and
David Ritchey.
Supervisors: William Graoey and Adam
Nellott
school Directors Jacob FELTON, aud VII
liam Shadier,
Auditor Adam H. Bottomfeld.
SAxroS BoEouGH-Chief Burgess c. S.
Faxon.
! Assistant Burgess T. P. Focller
! Couucilmeu Michael Gundaker, William
/ Faltz, S. A. Alexander and John Fulton.
School Directors c. W. Moore, E A..
Fockler, NJ S Barney, Isaiah PaXson and
/ NJ H. Gundaker
Judge of Election c. W. Moore.
Inspectors Isaiah Paxson and John Har-
ris.
Assessor: Z. 4. Fockler
Assistant Assessor: c. 5. FaXon.
Constable George Boyce.
/ Auditor Z. Eichelberger.
JrSIArA.-C Constab'e Michael CurIey.
Assessor Casper Suoup.
Assistant Assessor: John CurIey, Sr and
I Stephen McCreary
Supervisors a. Warner aud Edward
Byme,
Judge Of Election William Frazier.
School Directors p. 4. Lehman and II.
G. Guyer,
Inspectors Andrew Diehl and Joseph
Ling
Auditor Michael Hillegas.
Township Clerk John Kegg.
ScuEIsprEG Bououcn.-Judge of Eloc-
ton George Slack.
Inspectors William }. Rock aud James
+ GoLipher
Justice Of the Peace A. J Snively.
Constable Abel W. Smith
Assessor: William c. Snively.
Assistant Assessors Isaiah Conley and
Daniel Horn.
Chief Burgess: john S. Schel.
High Constable Benjamin z. Tucker
School Directors Samuel G. S-a,ler, John
E. Colgin aud Benjamin F. Williams 3 yrs.
Town Council Edmund T. Garlluger and
John J. Iuckens.
Auditor john p Smith
Town Clerk Abraham Long.
Supervisors: George Bsneagb and David
Miller.
sxAbE SrrING.-Judge Of Election Nj
chael Smouse.
Inspectors Thomas NulIiniz and John
Swartz.
CanstaJles George shearer and B. F
Jamison
School Directors William Grissinger Da-
yid Jamisou and VIM. Lysinger.
Assessor: John koons
/ Assistant Assessors: solomon Reighard
and Aaron Milestone.
Supervisors Abraham Koons and William
( Harsleroad
Auditor: George Koons-
ST. ClAfa.-Justiee of the Peace Antho-
+ ny Zimmers.
Judge Of Election J. H. Bowssr.
Inspectors Jacob Aldstaat and Thomas
/ Mccoy
Constable Al. Gresham.
/ Assessor: Thomas Allison.
Assistant Assessors: Joseph Griffith and
Thomas Jones.
school Directors A. NJ Horn aud Simon
Hamaker.
/ Supervisors Henry Claycomb and lsaa,
Cuppet.
Auditor: Harry b. Mock.
/ SouguAulroN,- Constable Hugh Wilson
Judge Of Election Hezekiah Barkman.
inspectors James Elder aud Thomas Don
ahoe.
/ Assessor: Archibald Perdew
Assistant Assessors: Patrick Donahoe ant
jeremiah Robinett
. School Directors john Casteel Wesley
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date. As soon as he does so, We viii pub
lish it.
Srflya ELEeuoys.-The following officers
were elected in the respective districts on las
Friday
BEDvonD BoGoUGu.-Chief Burgess: o.
Z. Shannon.
Assistant Burgess Philip Huzzard
Town Council; Hiram Lentz, j. VI. Shoe
maker T. r Gettys z years..
High Constable: Samuel Waters.
Audigor H. L. Irvine,
Judge Of Election Samuel s. Diehl.
Inspectors Of Election: Henry Reimuad,
and Thomas Farber
Constable William Gephart.
School Directors H. Nicodemus and John
Cessna.
Assessor: Josiah NJ. Gephatr.
Assistant Assessors: n. j. Lyons and B.
r. Middleton
Town Clerk j. Reed Ieager.
Supervisors John Miller and Allo@ayi
Leonard
BsproRp TowNsHm Judge of Election
David Points
Inspectors owen McGirr and Josiah Hys
song.
Consluble Absalom Beighard.
Assessor Jacob Hersbberger.
Assistant Assessors: John Amos and Wm
S Flack.
Supervisors: William o. Lsary and ). H
NooTehead.
School Directors Hugh Moore aud j. c
Uiyely
auditor Daniel Walter.
Township Clerk Adm. Reghard.
Bloopr RCN.-Higa Constable Philip
Bgatomfeld. :
Chief Burgess Andrew Ge.nger.
Assistant Burgess: s. p. Lewis.
Councilman J. C. Black
Constable William WhiseI.
School Directors frederick FELTON,. j. A.
Mann znd Daniel O,r year..
Judge Of Election Jacob Ebbegt
Inspectors j. H. Bender asd Alex Tate,
Assessor: j. N. BaradoIlar
Assistant Assessors John GogIey and
Jerry Baughman.
Supervisors Michael Ott and Jacob Wag-
uer.
Auditor Theodore Blake.
Town Clerk T. c. Ho8mira
CUsBEmASp VMLEY.-Jus.ice of the
Peace James Cessna.
Constable J. B. Anderson.
Assessor: William Maysou.
Assistant Assessors: Samuel Whip aud
John l. Vert
Judge Of Election; George Whip
Inspectors Levi Hardman and Marion
Lembower.
Supervisors: William Wertz and Samuel
Cjsz.
School Directors D. r. Anderson, John
W. Wcrtz and William H. Rose.
Auditors Robert Deremer and John
HIajr,
township Clerk IT. Dehbaugh.
HEEIsoN.-C Constable: II. L. May.
Judge Of Election G. May.
Inspectors Joseph Kring and Henry Hi
dsbraut
Assessor: H. 3. Wcrtz.
Assistant Assessors: William j. Kerr anC
J.F. Miller.
School Directors David Miller II. C. Nil
Igr, George Kerr and Samuel Carpenter.
Supervisors Andrew Turner and Joseph
Fisher
4aa'toT Emanus, =, Eyde'
Lo"N'niP OieIA 'oseRn D's7"a'
EIprEweiL.-Juigc Of Election william
i.'"E.
ia.gec'oTs 'eoTge u 'i0S on ana heHf-
3. F."ek.
supervisors Joseph "a'ss ana '"oc'
"a.'0'
'''s'ADle q On" yates
assessor Johh uales.
assistant assessors Alexander DAVIS an'
lh',a"s n. loong'
9e1ooI Di'ee.oFs hon'as y io'hs ans
III. 's'.ln i'a.1s''
"Hshce OF me Peace :. james fipeF'
a"o'.'[. a .l christian :, : pee ,go5,
renee Inspector ; Oo'alah hays
NAFis'''--' oose ol Election +; Sy''es'e
inspectors 'o'''" -'''''-'s an" 'o''" i'''
Dsr
'''s .'O-c dal 'l.' 'io"is'
A''eSSo' oo'"ei'u' =, ue,s''1e.
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ESTATE OF HENRY WHETST0NE, DEc'D.
II Letters Of administration having been gran
ted to the undersigned upon the estate of Horny
MILESTONE late of Monroe township. deceased,
all persons indebted to said estate are notified to
make immediate payment and those having
claims will present them, duly authenticated for
settlement
LEWIS HoWSABil
Feb Is IS67,Gt Administrator.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

II GUM ROLLER GRAIN DRILLS for next
iced timr, should send il their orders to HART
LEY * METZHEB at once, SO that they may
secure them Ne p4g eaittsd ~ gesi Septea,5er.
March h..
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ENECUTOR'S NOTICE.
II Letters testameutary having been granted
to the subscriber by 'Ae Register Of Bedford co.,
on the estate Of Henry Iarccrode, late Of Cole
rain township, deed, an persons indebted to said
estate viii make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them daily aUthenti-
Gated for settlement
CItARLES HARCLER0DE,
Executor of Henry larclerode. decd
March s. iS67.:6t
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MARRIED

On ,he l4th inst, at the Lather-a parsonage
Bloody Run, By the Rev. G. c. Probst, Mr. MI
CHAEL GILLIAN and Mis-, ELIZABETH KEN
NABD, both of Monroe township
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22
MO MORE BALD HEADS
~ no MORE GRAY LOCRS
DI.. Icons
ELECTRIC HAIR REVIEWER

Is pronounced by all who have used it the very
best preparation for the hair Ii is positive cure
for Badness, era'lieatcs Dandrufi and Humors,
stops the Hair from falling out, and speedily res
torres Gray Locks to their original hue and luxu-
rance.
with new life and eoloriug matter Thin, dead.
faded or gray hair will always be brought back
by few applications 20 its youthful abundance,
vitality and color
1t makes the hair soft, glossy, fragrant, pleas
ant to the touch and easy Jo arrange Dry, wiry
and intractable locks become moist plant and
disposed to remain ia any desired position. As a
Hair Dressing it has "a, equal The sales are
enormous and it Is universal lsgorite with old
and young of both sexes.
Sold by Druggists tLroug ghpat the United States.
Address all orders 10
ZLEGLEB 8 Sf-ifH, SOLE PRopnIEroas,
Nov lG, '6T-ly3 I3l North Third ST. Phiia.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

A UDITOR'S NOTICE
"A The undersigned appointed by the Orphans
Court Of Bedford county Ia ascertain thc indeht
edncss against The estate &C Christian kochcnaer-
fer, and 70 award the calculation made in the
proceeding for the partition of said eatgte amongst
the heirs 40 as to ligui3tte tao said Indebtedness,
and TO report an ahrfrmeat .f the rccoguizances
entered into by the bair- taking said estate at the
valuation, accord Hgy viii attend % the duties
Of his appointment on Monday the 18th day Of
March, SG5, AZ oclocl, s. So. Of said day at his
Office in Bedford when ana where an parties in
tcrested can attend.
JOHN p. REED.
March s. IT, Auditor.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

JTEECUT ORs N0TICE.
u Estate of lEiiiiaa, Cornell, dee d.
The Register Of bedford county having granted
letters testameniary the Subscribers. Executors
Of the last viii and testament Of William Cornell
late Of Monroe township Bedford county, decd,
all persons having claims against the estate Of sara
deceder'f are requested 10 make known the same
10 them without delay and those indebted are de-
sired to make inmediate payment
DANIEL II CORN ELL,
GIDEON WILLIAMS
E,a.rft.r. rpsilipo in .. ff tutsn shin Of Monroe
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

I AIDES CALL Make a askioR a5ie hiHe
j i coH at HARTLEY & METZGER'S, where
You viii fnd very select ass ortment of choice
FLOWER SEEDS. Also, fresh and reliable
Garden Seeds 3f al kinds mar15
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VNO0D! WOOD !

Sealed proposals viii be received at the Office 5f
the Directors of the Poor and House Of Employ
ment OF Bedford county on TUESDAY, APRIL
2nd, 1867 for 80 cords ef Oak g5oi and 20 cords
Of Pine wood. 70 be delivered in the month Of
May uuzt
s. order Of Directors.
r. r. kEEB
March -. Attorney.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

4. Il. GETrYs, Clerk.
Statement and Report Of Samuel Dehbaugh,
Steward Of the Poor and House Of Employment
Of Bedford county from January lst, 1866 till
January lst, 1867.
Di.
January !, 1865, to balance on settlement S3g q
" cash received from
sBndry persons I53 81
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nNEcIr0R.s NnIIcE.

E&ECUTOR'S &oTlCE.
II Letters ,estamcutlry having been granted to
the undersiguedhy the s-jsJer Of Bedford county
upon the estate of solomon Sparks, late of West
Providence township, Bedford County, deceased,
an persons indebted Q, said estate hereby no
tilted and required 20 uaac immediate payment,
and those having claims are requested to present
them for immediate settlement.
SJLAS II. SPARKS,
NJ rgR=-at Lv.a,,t.r
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- HARTLEY & METZGERS the best COG
WHEEL CLOTHES WRINGER in the World.
You may use one foug weeks, and il not satisfied
return il and get your money back.
Men buy an kinds of labor saving machines
Why should not wash days be made easier! Try
them! TRY themi mafl5
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pLOODY RUN
ID SELECT SCHOOL.

Spring term Of eleven weeks will commence on
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF APRIL.
For furtber informal ion, address
!. c. LONG.
March -, It. Bloody ,un. Pa
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We tbe undersigned, Auditors Of Bedford coun-
ty, do certify that We have examined the forego-
ing account Of George Blymyer, Treasurer Of the
Poor aud House Of Employment Of Bedford coun-
y and Gnd the same 10 be correct and true as
above stated and that there is q balance in the
hands Of said Treasurer Of SI4&6 2S.
Witness cur hands and seals this 10th day Of
January, 4. D., 1867
DAVID EVANS,
JAMES MATTINGLY,
JOHN D. LUCAS,
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CHOvELs AND FORKS, DOOR MATS,
- Garden Tools, White Wash Brushes, Scrub
Brushes, Carpet Sacks al kinds Of Paint, Var
nisb, Turpentine, Oil. sc. &c. nj
HARTLEY & METZGER'S
MAMMOTH HARDWARE STORE
Fresh stock Of goods just arriving. marl5
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J7&ECUT0R's NOTICE
IA Estate of Joseph Riddle, tate II taion o.,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary
have been granted to the undersigned. by the
Register Of Bedford county, On said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate viii make inne-
diate payment, and those having claims against
the same are requested to present them forthwith
for settlement
WILLIAM BEBKHIMER, Executor
March l56t With the win annexed
A BMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE
"a Estate Of Christian Ha0man, decoased,
Letters Of Administration upon the estate Of
Christian Hoffman late Of Middle Woodberry tpa
Cd to the undersigned, by the Register Of Bed
ford county. All persons knowing themselves
Indebted to sad estate arc hereby notified 70 make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the estate are requested to present theE
properly authenticated for settlement.
CHRISTIAN HOFFMAN,
JOHN l.. HOFFMAN,
Marchf5:bt Admin istrators.
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CILVER's WASH POWDER.
y
SAVES TIME, LABOR MONEY.
MAKES WASHING A PAsTIME
AND MONDAY 4 FESTIVAL

NrA. lu obd.-l
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
~ In the matter Of Loretta Smith by her next
friend Mary a. Bierly s. Aaron S. Smith, in the
Common Pleas Of Bedford county, No. &C, Febru-
nry Term, 1866 alias subpoena for divorce at a
Court Of Common Pleas, held at Bedford in and
for the County Of Bedford, on the llth day OF
February, A. D. 1867, before the Judges Of the
said Court, on motion Of John Cessna, ESQ, the
undersigned was appointed Commissioner 70 take
testimony and report facts in the case.
In compliance with the appointment aforesaid,
the undersigned wiz meet the parties interested
at bis Office in Bedford, on THURSDAY, the llth
day Of April, A. 1897, fer the purpose Of taking
the testimony aforesaid.
j. r. DUKBOBR0W,
March l5.3t Commissioner,
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HOOP SKIRTS.


EhlA AA@N~@ kay
UHO. OEC.
NEW SPRING STYLES. ~Oun owx MAKE"
embracing every Now and Desirable size, style
and Shape Of Plain and Trail Hooa SkIgTs,--2, 3
Il, ., 49,, 3, &l-4. -. 3 81 and 4 Yds
round, every length and size 70 ai-t ia every res
pcCt FIRsr QUAlflT, and especially adapted TO
meet the wants Of flRsy CLhss and most fashion
able Trade
"Our own make, oI Hoop Skirts, are lighter,
more elastic, more durable, and REALLY CHEAPER,
than any other make Of either Single or Double
Spring Skirt in 10 American Market They are
WARRANTED in every respect, and wherever in
troduced give universal satisfaction. They are
now being extensively Sold by Retailers, and ev-
cry Lady should try them.
Ask for "Hopkin's Own Make aud see that
each Skirt is STAgrEo "W. r. HOPKINS MAN
UFACTURER, 62s ARCH steat, PHIL'A."
No others are GguuinG. Catalogue containing
Style. Size and Retail Prices sent To any 8d-
dress Uniform and Liberal Discount allowed
to Dealers Orders By mail or otherwise, pro:upt-
Is and carefully dllol-Wholesaie aud Retail at
Mandatory and sales-ro0ns,
No. 62s ARCH Street, PBiLAD'A.
~ skirts made to order, altered and repaired.
TBHMs, NET CAei ONE PRICE ONLY.
Wu. +. HOPKINS.
March 8, IsFl...aa
A DMINsTEAITOES NOTICE
"a Esiate ~ ,ioLa U1sAer dce'd.
The Register Of Bedford county having granted
letters of administration upou the estate OF John
Dasher. afe Of HaFcUe rlt deed, % the subscri-
bcrs residing u s.5& tsa.f-Lip at persons in
debted a. satd estate ore ger Isl notified 60 make
I immeJatg payment, HI those having claims
against 10 TesUs SEED tu present them properly
authenticated tor settlement.
JOHN B.FLUCE.
WILLIAM II. DASuER,
Mar 8, 1867 Administrators.
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ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
- The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned in the Fancy and Ladies Dress
Gocda business has been mutually dissolved, and
the books win remain in the hands Of Mrs Virginia
Tate for collection. Persons win confer favor by
settling up Immediately.
VIRGINIA TATE
MARTHA kEA.
The business will BE conducted at the old stand
by the undersigned, who viii be ever ready to
please and satisfy the most fastidious taste The
public are earnestly invited to extend their pat
ronagc VIRGINIA TATE.
Bedford, March 5, lsb7.3t
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39S 1870 gIl IS
PEoDucE OF FARu AND GARDEx.
y loads hay,
cornfodder,
pumpkins,
$50 bushels ears Of corn,
20 oats,
500 % potatoes
20 onions,
soup beans,
IL - beets,
q tomatoes
25 beans,
barrels cucumber pickles,
SeGQ heads Of cabbage,
$40 pounds butter,
1919 " beef
lard,
4so q" mutton,
2lG . veal,
Ig1 beef hides,
80 " calf skins,
- sheep skins.
STOCK On EABE.
s5 sheep,
cows,
! bull,
2 horses
Is shJats,
brood sows.
ARTICLES MANuFACTURED BY MArEoN-MHs.
DEFtBAlNH.
Il sheets, % comforts, 80 pillow slips 95 dress
es, l9 ehemise, 2S skirts, IS aprons, ~ pair wo-
mans stockings, sun bonnets holsters, bed
ticks, pillow ticks, 81 pairs pants, 81 shirts,
coats, II vests, pairs mems drawers, pairs wo-
meas drawers, = pairs mems socks.
Average number Of paupors per month during the
year 591
Number remaining January lst, 1867 81
Entertained over night $40
Meals given 70 wayfariRg persons 1900
Admitted during the year 90
Discharged 10
Births s
Deaths 5
There are also l9 ont door paupers who are not
Included in the above who have been provided
with board medical attendance, &c.
Persons desiring further information in regard
to tho above reports referred to the books Of
the Poor House which open for any one to ex-
anime.
We the undersigned, Directors Of the Poor and
House of Employment Of Bedford county, do GER
tify that We have examined the above account,
statement and report of Sam'L. Defbaugh, Steward
Of the Poor and House of Employment from the
st day Of January, 1866, till the LIST day Of jan
nary, 1867, and find the same TO be correct.
Witness our hands and seals this Ist day of
January. 4. y. 1867.
SAMUEL BECKLl, u. 5.
D. r. ANDERSON, H.. 5,
MICHAEL DTEHL. .. ;.
ATTEST: T. X. GETTYs, Clerk.
March S, AZ.
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SrElYG ELEcuoNs.- The following officers
were elected in the respective districts on last
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-22

ATTEST: T. X. GETTYs, Clerk.
March S, a.
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March l;6t
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-02-13

purely partisan measure. The Bankrupt
Bill was taken up. and discussion had on an
amendment as TO the prsperty the bankrupt
might hold exempt from the action Of ere.
ditors. Mr.. Wade, while favOring the law,
would vote agaiust it, under Instructions
from the Ohio Legislature. Without COM
irg to any action on the bill the Senate ad-
iourned
HOUSE The Committee on Ways and
Means was instructed to inquire into the
expediency of requiring the destruction of
oil copper-stils coutscate3 to the United
States. and the sale of the same as old cop
per, The bill to regulate the President in
the appointments Of civil cffice was copsid-
cred. Mr.. Fink, Of Ohio, and Hise, Of
Kentucky, opposed the bill as unconstitu.
| tional Mr. Thad. Stevens favored his
proposition to declare all persons nominal
ed and rejected by the Senate ineaI able of
holding any pubic ofic: for one year. The
proposition to include in the operaiicns of
the bull all Cabinet officers was rejected
yeas Is: nays 7S. Before proceeding fur
| ther a motion was made to ijourn, before
which, however, several Executive commu-
| nicatlons were received and referred. \ re-
monstrance was presented from the Presi-
dents of the National Banks of Pittsburgh
against any changes in the banking law. :.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2.
SENATE. The resolution of Mr. Sumner.
calling upon the Pres dent for the name of
the person who wrote the ter to Mr.. Sew
ard about Minister Mot'ey, passed. Mr..
Trumbun from the Judiciary Committee,
reported joint resolution prohibiting the
payment Of any claim against the United
St2t'S, accrulng prior to April l3, 1861, to
any person not known TO have been oppos-
ed to the rebellion. A bill was reported to
punish any person who shall rob another
OF property bt longing to the United States.
A bill was introduced to amend the act for
the removal Of cases comT Tonced in State
Covrt, against Federal officers. The Bank
rupt Bill was taken up, and the question of
amount to be exempted further debated. =
Senate bill 10 regulate the tenure OF Office
was received from the House, amended so
as to include Cabinet officers am ng those
who were not to be removed without the
advice and consent of the Senate Mr.. Ed
munds Rad. Of Verm mDnt, moved to dis
agree Mr.. Trumbull Rad hoped the
Senate would agree Before a vote was
had the Senate adjourned.
H0USE.-L ave was e ant4d the Judi
ciary Commit ee to sit during the session
Of th9 House for the brtauce OF tie session.
That was to give it time on the impeach
ments inquiry, The vote to exempt Cabi-
net officers from the operations of the ap.
pointments Ct the President was reconsid
cred, and Cabinet officers included by vote
Of 81 yeas to 63 nays. The bill was then
passed-yeas, III; nays, 3S. The Senate
bin for the payment Of certain Kentucky
militia fnrces was passed with amendments.
4 bill was reported for the election by the
House of Printer to that body, and the
aholshnent of the office of Superintendent
of Public Printing.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-02-13

We are told that all men in this country
are now equal before the law. Are they?
Does the protection Of life, person and
property OF itself constitute equality before
the law? If il ioes then are all men equal
hefor1 the law; but if 1t does not, then they
are not. Do the men who have to drudge
and toll to make both ends meet, by reason
of the excessive taxation that is imposed on
them, stand cqral before the Law with the
men who m we through life easily by reason
o having a !a"ge amount of caTital invest
ed in United States securities on which
they draw highly remunerative interest,
and On which capital they pay no taxcs?-
Dont tell us that so long as this inequality
III taxation is tolerated that all mtn in this
country are equal before the law, bccau.e
they are not.