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CoSeREss has passed the bin attempt
ing to restrict the Presidents coHsf'ht-
hsHal power to grant pardon for ofFenses.
That body has the right to repeal its own
acts The repealed section conferred no
right that the President did not already
possess, and as it was improper matter
for the statute book, we presume its re-
peal win be approved by him. We pre-
sumo also, that he win continue to pardon
whenever he thinks it his duty TO do so,
and if Congress dent ike it, we don't see
how they are 20 help it They can get
no oountenance CT aid from the supreme
Court, for that body seems to have a par
TALLY Cor the constitution, and to hold
Congress, as now composed, in very low
estimation.
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A SMindIer.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA confidence
man, claiming the name Of Osterhais, who
sent General Spinner a check for three
hundred dollars conscience money, prove
to be humbug as wal as a swindler, his
check proving to be worthless. General
Spinner sent detectives after him, and SAYS
he made him pay the $500, az by his own
confession he swindIed the government to
that extent.
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Nomination by the President, etc

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.--The President
sent to the Senate to-day the nomination Of
w. B. Brice as Paymaster General, with
the rank of Brigadier General
A delegation Of the surviving soldiers
Of 1912 waited upon the Congressional
Committee on Pensions to-day, in reference
to an increase Of their allowance. 1t was
a venerable delegation, the youngest being
seventy four years of age.
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- -. - lslnlnEe.

ALBANY, Jan. Sin the assembly To-
day, the bill to repeal the act for granting
free passes on railroads. vas passed by a
large majority
bill was intrOdaced Asking to the
prohibition or regulation Of houses Of III
fame, also a bill % sllOT Criminals % testify
ia their own behalf in State courts.
A resolution was introduced that the
loyal represtatises Of the Southern States
ought TO be admitted o. Congress upon the
ratification By the State Of the constitutional
amendment
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rr.nm rnIIfnrnin and Nernhn

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Sit is stated
that merchants here are about to abolish
the practice Of giving credit only from
steamer to steamer, and substitute credits
Of thirty or sixty days.
Coroner's jury case, rendered verdict
that General Williams came TO his death
by an accidental discharge Of pistol.
A Carson, Nevada, telegram states the
Legislature which organized yesterday,
selected for principal officers, persons in
favor of Charles f. belong, for United
States Senator.
The internal revenue collected in Cali
fornia last year was over six millions, two
thirds from San Francisco.
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I WISH TO PURCHASE A SMALL FARsI
4 in Middle Tennessee, well improved with
good water. and convenient 70 schools and
churches Persons having such far saleWill please
address me az Noisy Greek. Jefferson COUNTY
East TenneHee, Win description. price. and fall
particulars about the hand.
jan 3-lm Al. MOUNTCAsILE
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ton are certain and positive. The execu-
ton Of these measures are in no way albor-
dinate to the resolutions Of the court Of
Mexico, and the return Of enr troops will
take place at the appointed time, and in
conformity with the disposition already
taken
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KentnokY LegIsInture, 90

LOUISVILLE, Jan. s.-The vote in the
Legislature rejecting the constitutional
amendment was considered a strict party
vote between the Democrats and Radicals.
Postmaster Speed, to-day awarded the
publication of the letter list to the Louis
Vile Cnnrier
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OF FFaAAL o AeDNN9
I'VE ELEGANT RESIDENCE OF The
i late Or. John NJ. Watson being "a large
krnme Dwelling. with IL l3-lG0 acres land, on
MeLemOre street, Just outside the Corporation.
Also, three story Brick Store House. No. G5
South College street, near Broad. Also. for
rent. double Office opposite % our own. Also.
8 snBll frame house with 81 acres, - miles
from city, near Gallatin Pike.
j. L. ar. W. BROWN, Agents,
jan9-lW 3s5z Union street
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supreme Court DeeisIon = Railroad
Accident

New York, Jan. S.-The Supreme
Court of New Jersey, decided that the
liquor bill is not legal. ...
The train on the Great Falls and New
Hampshire Railroad was thrown of the
track yesterday. and car with thirty-fve
passengers were thrown down an embank-
ment. The fireman was killed, engineer
fatally wounded, and several injured.
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Massacilusotts LegIsiatara. &c.

BosToE, Jan. Sin the Legislature, l.
G Walker, colored was appointed on
Committee on Federal Relations, and
Charles /. Mitchell, colored, on another
committee
Leading capitalists here are manifestiBr
great zeal IN the organization Of new line
Of steamships between this port aad LiT-
errnnI
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
y partnership existing between r. j. Bryan
and Charles BRIAN. under the style Of Bryan q
Bro. was this day Dissolved b. mutual consent
The business will hereafter be conducted b.
Charles Bryan, Who assumes all debts due By
the late Arm. and b Authorized o. collect alf OUT
standing claims u. j.. BRYAN.
CHARLES BRYAN.
Nashville. Nov. ]. 1870. tilfcbl
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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 8.--The number OF
colored troops in Gen. Sheridan's division
is soon to be reduced 10 the three regiments
stationed on the Rio Grande.
Texas advices report the killing Of three
men Dy the Indians, thirty-siE miles from
Loredo
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gence Of the communication Of sentence Of
the Fenians.
The Confederation bill was defeated in
Prince Edwards Isle, by very barge ma
inritY
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GALVESTON, Jan. 8. - Major General
Reynolds is here to-day. He goes to-
morrow TO assume command Of the district
of the Rio Grande, relieving Gen. Brown.
Gen. SedgBick is still at Brownsville, and
has probably been released from arrest.
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EX-Gov HEEIs's FAmY.-The Paris
(Fenn.) Intelligence. Of the 9TH inst
SAYS.
lis with pleasure we welcome back TO
their old home in Henry county, the family
Of Ex-Governor Harris Their residence in
Mexico was brief, but none too short for
their many true friends in Tennessee. We
only regret that their family circle con-
tinues broken by the absence Of the Cover.
nor but hope the time will soon come
when this will be different, and the Klaq
can enjoy his own again"
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ualnahla Peal Estate

nN TUESDAY. JANUARY 18th. 1857. WE
" will sell AZ Publir Auction twenty Eve acres
Of beautiful and rich land. ~ be divided into i0ts
u FIVE acres, and the purchdser can buy I've, ten
or twenty-five acres. This property is located
u Of q mile from the corporation limits. near the
Lebanon Pike. and on the Cumberland River A
gooOd chance Tor somebody.
jan s-2w ARRIEGTON 4 FARRAR. Age.
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For Rent.

THE WM. f. JONES PLACE. THHEE
miles from city, on the Brick Church Pike
a dweliiug five rooms. and al necessary 0at-
buildings and seventy acres Of land. Als1. two
nice oeiees over No. ~ CniO2 street. Also.
frame dwelling aith hFe Rooms corner Summer
aud Dcmumbrane stfcets Apply %
il s. Ii. " BROWN.
jan7-lw 5sE Union street
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NOTICE.

NTR- HAVE THIS DAY SOLD To MR.
w IHOS. VAIN aud MR. JOSEPH
NALkER our entire interest in the Hat, Cap
and Fur Business. A. Public square
Recalling with kindly remembrances the ARt-
tering patronage extended to as Tor more than
eighteen years. we cheerfully and cordially
recommend. as in every way worthy Of a c0ntin-
uaHce of the same, the successors to the old firm.
Mr.. VAIN has been With rs as salesman for
more than sixteen years. aud Mr.. WALKER
nearly eleven years. aud We have full confidence
IN their business capacity and fidelity.
Messrs. Vain a Walker ere authorized % col.
lect all debts due The old 6rm. and to use our
names in Liquidation
jah9-2w WATERFIELB 4 WALKER.
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THG Radicals Of the United states
House Of Representatives refused to
adjourn yesterday, in respect to the day
the Eighth Of January. The Senate
employed the anniversary Of General
jackson brilliant victory in passing the
District Of Colambia negro suffrage bin
over the Presidents veto Radicals are
two deeply engrossed in their netarious
schemes to pay customary respect to
such national affairs And besides, they
have q lurking suspicion that il Old Jack
son were alive now be would be 5 Con
seTaiiye, II not downright CopPerhead
--u---e----------a
fHE proceedings Of the Radical caucus
az Washington on Saturday night last
Affords an insight into differences not pre-
Tiously 50 fully known In the light Of
these Developments. the reference Of Ash
ieys resolution Of impeachment 70 the
Judiciary COMMITTEE losrs something Of
its serigasnesA
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For Rent.

Two LARGE STORES, SUITABLE FOR
j the Grocery o. Produce businesz. stufsfsd On
Market, near Broad street Apply b Hardrastie
Z geBstte. o. O. join NJ LIZA
ian 3-iwf
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VAIN a WALKER,
.tF % PURlHC SOEARE.
Wholesale Drug Store.

OWN g. PERDLEFON, HAVING SOLD
~ their retail stock L No. ~ south side OF the
Public Square 10 Mr.. II. W. Hassiock, have re-
moved 20 the Store formerly occupied rs Ewin,
Pendleton q Co.. No. Inn bleek. northeast
corner Of the Public Square.
70 their late retail customers and friends they
would respectfully recommend Mr.. dassioek as
a gentleman favOrably known as Druggist Of
this city, and worthy Of their patronage as
business man and citiEen.
They have associated with them in business
their former partner. William II. Ewin. and pro
pose, under the firm style Of EWin, Pendleton &
Co, to carry on a general WHOLESALE DRUG
BUSINESS, as formerly.
They solicit the patronage OF their former
friends aud all others looking to n ashville as y
market in which TO make their purchases.
Mr.. Q. DUPRE. who was formerly with kWin,
PendletOn 4 Co., and latterly with as, will
remain in the house.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
cnANaE HONS.

a 10 II O'CLOCK FOR PRIVATE AND
II public sales 81 produce and merchaLdiso
generally
From u b ] O'Clock for private and public
sales Of Cotton only.
From % z 10 o'clock for private and public
sales q Gold Stocks, Bonds. bncurrent Money.
etc. etc.
Members only are allowed O. seii in the
Chamber. hit any one msy bay.
iaui-lm
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AID. BORNEMANN,
Fairview for Rent.

THIS Is ONE OF THE BEST FARMS IN
i the State. II contains over I .3J acres. with
splendid impTJV ementa. and we'll Watered. and
viii be rented 10 a good tenBut Tor q low price
Apply 20 GEO. W SHIELDS.
jan 3-lWs
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
" 20 the citizens Of Nashville.
To OBSpETRICAL SURGERY, and tbe Dis
eases Of Women and Children. he will give spc-
ciai attention
Office, for the present. At his residence. NO.
AZ NORTH SUMNER STREET, a few doors
north Of Jefferson
Nashville Jan s 1867 ianq-Im
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CHAMPION
LUMBER, SHINGLES. ETC,

TINE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING R.CEETLY
u Parehased the upper Saw MIL, kuswn a. Abe
Reservoir Mills, BE- Is now able 90 odar 30 the cti-
gems Of Nashville and surrounding country al kinds
Of Lumber az prices 90 suit the times Tears % %
perience az the business ustidss hlm In saying shat
at work shall b. turned out lH q w0rkmanlika man
nar. BY strict attention aRd Glr dealing be hopss
% merit liberal share Of patronzga. call and
for yOarself before contracting elssNhors.
0ct2J-tf 81 C. GOLDBERG
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Gubernatorlal Nomination.

CONCORD, N. H., Jan. S.-Gen Walter
Hartman was nominated for Governor to-
day by the Republican convention.
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FOR RENT,
REMOVAL.


TO AVOID MISTAKES AND ERRORS. OUR
bu1iness viii hereafter be conducted under
tbs firm name 1f Chsatham, W Gods a Go.
RIB. CHEAIHAM a 90.
iang- fuv IN
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FOR SALE.
FOR RENT

A No. FAMILY HORSE AND BAROuCHE
a IOT sale cheap. Apply 90 this 0aice.
nu5-lw
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GREELEY has come out for Thad
Stevens in the Pennsylvania Senatorial
contest Cameron, Curtin, Grow and
Forney, are requested to stand aside to
give place to the greatest Of Radicals
The Dead Duck, receives a morsel in
the shape Of a subdued recommendation
for the place Of the silent Buckalew,
two years hence. The Tribune says.
" II is said that Mr.. Stevens is too old
We wish one-half of his colleagues were as
young Venice found a savior in the great
Dandolo, and did not feel that his years
prevented him from defending the gonfalon
Of st. Marks. Pennsylvania need not
hesitate TO crown with high honors her
most illustriOus SON.
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THE KNOXVILLE MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.

At Knoxville, on Saturday, the town
elections resulted in favor of J. c. Lut
trell, and the old Board Of Aldermen
(Conservatiyes) by decided maiorities
Radical Loyal Leaguers Of that place
endeayored to make the contest a p9liti-
cal one and pushed the franchise act to
the sharp edge They were defeated,
nevertheless, only one of their candidates
out Of five being elected Considering
that this is Brownlow's home, that he has
been in that city for several weeks, and,
of course, cooperating with his friends
to secure a Radical triumph, the defeat is
not more significant than it is gratifying
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NOTICE.

THE- UNDERSIGNED. HAVING QUAIL
L ted as AdmruistratOr with the whl annexed
on the estate Of Benjamin Litton. deceased.
requests all parties indebted 70 said estate 70
come forward and settle. and parties having
claims against said estate will present them
properly authenticated, within the time pre-
scrsbed by law, or they win be barred.
ISAAC LTrF0N. Affair
With the Win annexed Of Benz. Litton. Deed.
fanD-A4t-u4f
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THE BUILDING KNOWN As THE DIS
4 PATCH PRINTING O1iee. corner Bank ami
Printers Alleys. II y well adapted f0r a Printng
Omce q Furniture Factory, OF other purpose.
Apply % Jno. Wallace no This Ofice or t0 Dr
j. b. Lindsley 81 n Cherry street.
n0v9l-fF
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WRGINI,1 NEWS.

~ M.J;.,l rolioco
s Inc Doa'" - '''''oi' - nv - IN -. e
u .is'n'" 't, NV "pp''"'o1 49, ~ e., ia
o''l''D9 l'""'' : 'o 49, ..:a.;,. e H.
9. "o""o' w ~ (' ro:.1-
i1o al. "a y ''l''ns li"'' 49, .o,,ol Tho
.Lo'o' 'c"I o.s,',1.a;"., na,on,v and Cero,ol
patb1,yoo, ,ros ;nst;tuto1 and Dr. T. 6 Gail
'','0e' ~. V;.;. no!;.o1 ona S,ro
.s.1> -, ,>.;nta1 - al = =
w., ~ nu 800 ~ g., aa...nl :. Ir,,h
''.-' -, -. 49, lu;ra;,n
'u's' "n''p oo'I-''nVO '''' Ia = ~ ,1!
-: - a,,,1. .h;oL Id lo.,,
-, -,
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lie Cauiioi az va shinErGn.


The southeast cornerstone 81 inc Capl''' AZ
laid By General Washington, on the 18th of
Ssn,futzr. 1893 attended with masonic
,,,.u. IT,, n,,,,,, rv;nc v,- commenced III
''ol'o'" ~ ,"6o III. .o,,t1, ,,;no
J 49, a''a hn's"f" Il! i>''' ~ ,,',:
was commented III 1909, and hd'sieu III 1870
The centre building WAS commenced in 1909,
and finished in 1927 The east poric1 Of the
Caritnl was ,,onmenctd in zoe The columns
cut far this work, procured on The banks OF the
Potomac and brought to the Navy-lard by
water, we're dragged by Il large nun Der Of men,
On carriage constructed for the purpose 10
the Capitol.
Mr. Halel was the original architect and
was succeeded by Mr.. q. Hatfield and Captain
James Hoban, ~ho finished the north wing.
The charge Of the work Waq then gwen /" Mr..
Henry B. l.atrobe, architect, who :nperlntend,
ed the building O! The south wing and prepared
the Halls for Tue reception Of both Houses Of
CONGRESS-. Such portions OF The building hay
mo hecn COMPLETED as were Indispensable nee.
a.S,,, Tor nnhI;c us, ]nrtIer proceedings were
IA J,r,,, thn ,,uI,oro,, uonintrrconrsr
suspended during Iir rinD nca''n'
ana war at "h'ch '''i'r ''''' "''s1 ",'' y" ~
stroycd, IN All incur"lon OF Ile chelly' III
1873, the rcbuIluinE 81 tnc Cap''o' was COLI
menccu, under MI. ID. H. iIalToDt, WHO super
intended il until lSIT, Whcn, upon his resi- gna-
tim thc further proceedings were entrusted to
A. n D,,lfn.l, ,,I, ,,rn.ao]rA n rynrnta
- I:a. lrc,I. o6onial Inr thn Rrnrcsen-
lic "c"!SiI ;t''"','1 ",0t ~ ' l =. H.
tatlFc Ilaii anu oIl'''0 " w ''''
the foundations Oh Lnc centre oulluiuS' 0o'i''
prSing the RotuEda, Library, &c these poI-
tions of the building are constructed OF Virginia
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INSURANCE AGENCIES.

INCORPORATED 1852. CHARTER PERPETUAL.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
Winchester. Va.
Jos. 5. Carson, PrcsL. VIM L. Bent, Sc:ty.
Aggregated Losses paid in - years, ending July
l, 1860, $820874.20.
Lcsscs cquitably adjusted and promptly paid
c. w. WATTLES, Agent A!e&sntc!n
At office OF Brent il WattIcs, Attorneys II LH%,
GS!, Prince street.
This old company imsurcs Buildings, Mer
cl.nndiSc Household Furniture and PYr~oaa!
Property generally, in city, town or county,
against loss 0: damage by ire, OF rs Favorable
tornc ~ espons;blc companies llel@.Gm
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The Washington Chronicle says: The
Judiciary Committee OF the Senate agreed
upon supplementary Reconstruction bill on
Saturday. 1t will probably be reported to the
Senate to-day We understand that this COM
ulittee is to meet the Reconstruction Commit
Zee Of the House, with a view to adopting a
measure that will meet the appreciation of both
houses
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A steamboat coming upto New York on
the 4th, ran down row-boat, by which three
men and one little girl were drowned. There
is often too much carelessness in theSmatter OF
attending to sual boats on rivers where steam
boats run. -. 80 - .t.-
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A convention in relation to the proposed
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, is to be held at
the White Sulphur Springs, on the 10th inst.
The Governors of Virginia and West Virginia
are to be there. 80 r
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Another meeting of the citizens Of Alber-
malle has been called, ostensibly ITO respond
to the Resolutions adopted" on Court day,
but which will probably indicate the preva-
lence of a sentiment very different from that
avowed by the Large and respectable meeting
of the people Of Albermarle, hela in the Court
House. on Monday last. -
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Fred. Douglass spoke in Norfolk Iii the 4th
of July The Day Book says he was cohser-
yative when compared with soma Of the white
Radicals il that section
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No body has much to say about Santa Anna
The report Of lis execution created very little
more comment than, Just what he might have
expected would have been his fate, if caught. :
We have no confirmation, however, OF the re-
mort his execution
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The defence of Surratt. in his trial, COM
insnces to-day The plan Of the defence will
Re seen by reference to the abstract ct The
speech of Mr. Bradley il another column. =
The credibility Of several Of the most i'm port
witnesses for the prosecution Is to be strongly
astacked-and, then, it is to he attempted to
be shown that Snrratt was not present, aiding
oi abberfing in the assassinaton
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Commander Roe, of the U. S. ship Tacony
off Vera Cruz, at the solicitation Of the COM
mander of the Austrian Corvette Elizabeth,
made application to Juarez for the remains OF
Macmillan, for the purpose of their being
carried to Austria. The response of Juarez
had not been received at last dates.
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THE LETTER 1t las been stated that
Booth Haid ne bad sent letter the day before
the assassination II President Lincoln, to be
published in the: National lnitlIigenrar. No
sncll letter was ever received It that Office. --
Bit sc have the following explanation. (il
true) by Washington correspondent nt' the
New ! 0rE Herald
"On Monday last, Matthews; who WAS All
actor iii this city on the Dighi OF the aasnss,na-
ton, was before the Judiciary Committee aud
there gave testimony which clears away all The
m7starr attached to the latter which John
Wilkes Booth wrOt; to the National lnteli-
nence, that fatal morning. Matthews testified
that DC met Booth, Who vas On horseback ;
that Booth called him and gave lim letter,
which hi: requested Matthews to leave next
nornins al the Intelligancel Office, il he Mat
thews) learned of Booths having lett town, or
II any extraordinary event occurred during the
mrht Matthews took The letter, which was
given him h1lrriedlg. and With some secrecy
Of manner, and had 10 tille to think about the
strailgeneaa III he request. That night, when
The excitement grew ~ madness. Matthews
hethcuEht him ct The letter Wen; to hi@ own
room, opened il and read II. Ii contained a
StatpueSNL :iPNpu Jf DU,ilili i aGilti Atatioui
ana tIerold The statement was, that they
had tried all in their power 10 atdnct The
President but had tailed, and that they had
resolved that they would sacrifice their four
lives for the welfare Of their country. and la-
mo7e by deatl, the President, whom they con-
si.ierea the cane Of all It's woes. Having read
fhs, letter with he nolSf uf the murder itSot
for an accolnpl ilirlent, Matthews testified lest
IL mere uosaassion should be construed INTO
co,onlic;ty on his part, OF lead HIM lit" trouble
somehow, ne burned it.
WANTS. DEMONSTRATORS. A dispatch
from Boston state: that on FRIDAY afternoon 4
disturbance occurred among large: crowd On
the South Cove which threatened for the TINE
ia become a general rot The trouble arose III
the bsatine Of an inotTensiye negro by some o!
The crowd Police officer Drew, ADD special
officer Marvin attempted to scatter the crowd
when they were murderonsy assaulted By two
brothers, named WeIcEr, one OF whom was shot
in the breast by the officer, probably fatally -
The officers were reinforced, and succeeded,
after some efforts, in dispensing the crowd.
IAuother military district should be est ali.
hshed. to incule Massachusetts.
Accounts continue 10 come from the Plans