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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

Bizness probably. Stock is accommodating
on our hands. Our kind ENDS are very
kind. They aim to enable us to secure rare
collection. twill be stuffed" show, like
WARp's wax works of " Twin wild beasts of
prey" -"
Last week daring. precious youth in
Washington county. killed wild varmin,"
OF marvellous size and blood thirsty propen-
sites. He took its stuff, d skin to Hastings
for sale, but the juvenile vender of the cutane.
GUS covering OF untamed ferocity was direc-
ted 10 us. He came. We bought. OF course
we did. The history of his wild exploit was
worth the money, and the story will pass In.
to history with that of the youthful Putnam,
and the heroic boy will travel with our Show.
Admission, so cents.
To-day. Henry Teachout. of Pt. Douglas,
sends another curiosity-the skin of some
other "aimile." We don't know what it is.
1t may be the covering which wrapped the
form of defunct " Pendleton escort" but
we guess not We shall read Natural Histo-
~. Rollins Antiquities, and Josephus His
tory OF the Jews. and if we do not find
name TO suit US, shall keep it till November,
stuff it with the campaign Primer, and ex.
hibit it as the remains OF the Seymour party.
Children half price.
We invite proposals for printing the large
show bulls.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
WEAVING.

CARPET WEAVING done nj fai rr;,ss.
Z and satisfaction on work given. Apply
at Mr. Thos. Dicgersoa's.
Prescott. july ~, 1875. II W
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

~ James Johnston. soldier, has written
the following TO the Hudson Times:
We can elect our great captain to the high
est Office We have TO besiow. Surely our
brave boys who followed him down the Mis-.
sissippi, spilled their blood ON the fafnparts
of Donelson and Vicksburg. nod at his orders
the dizzy heights of Lookout mouta;n, or
braved death in Thousand forms OH the
bloody plains OF Shiloh. will now cast a vote
foShin who was wont to lead them on 10
glory and victory.
Soldiers and companions in arms, who
wore unsullied the federal blue. let us defeat
the traitorous nominee of a traitorous party
We are under the same leader as of yors. We
serve in the same cause, we meet the same
foe. We do not need now TO endure the toll
some march, the scanty fare and bloody strife
TO save our country from ruin ana dismeru
bcrruent
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

CORRECTED gr
GEO. A. DILL.

Wholesale and: Retail Dealer in Groceries.
Provisions, DC.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Geo. Stir s. Bro. .

stV' '9E-aAaEs a Ess0',
ntAxexD BLvEr. VIA, Dealers in Dry
D Goods. Groceries. etc. Agents for Flows.
Tanning Mills. and other Agricultural I'm
plemenis. Highest price paid fer Grain. The
patronage of the public is solicited.
Diamond Bluff. Aug. IA. 1868. lC-Tni
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

WHAT SHERIDAN SAYs.-The Democrats
have claimed Gen. SHERIDAN for them. We
commend TO them the following glowing ard
po..,ted extract from recent letter to Fl lend
IN New York. and published in the Tribune ::
Ii is, perhaps. needless for me to tell you
how light my heart is on acronnt of the glo-
riuus record. in front of which General Grant
now stands before the country.
The country now begins TO appreciate that
his was the oiIly hand which patted me on
che shoulder and gave me encouragement
when l, amsst alone, stuck up my little bat
tia flag at New Orleans 10 assist second
time in saving the country and preserving
the record of our soldiers. Had Grant. Sher-
man, and myself, and others gone over to the
enemy, much darkness would have come upon
the land
Two S. lutiUns were necessary for the settle
ment of the rebellion The first was to- take
away the military strength That was done
at Appomattox. The Second. to take away
ita political strength. That will be done
next November, 1t will be short campaign.
but as decisive MS Appomattox.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

PaEscorr, Wisconsin, Aug. IA. 1868.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

The following correspondence will ex'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
The Cam paign Opening.

The Republicans are commencing the
campaign IN our Stale in earnest. now that
having is abou, over. Gen. Logan. OF H.
LIMOS. is speaking this week in Portland.
Biddeiord, Lewiston, Bath. Augusta and
Bangor. and rousing meetings are held
Republican flags are being raised III. -.
Gu, The State. and the people awakening
to the duties Of the hour
The campaign opens late. bat there will
be no lack Of interest OF enthusiasm. though
it is evident tha; Maine Is no, TO be 4 con-
tested state. and that our opponents will
make but little struggle here.
The Republican State Committee are ar.
ranging the list o. speakers Tor the State
and it includes some Of the abiest and mos,
distinguished orators in the country. who
will take the stump a, once.
Hon. sidney Prrham. was 10 address
the republicans OF Wcsibrook. on Wcducs-
day evening. and salute was to be fred
by the Republican artillery of Portland.
The Republicans OF Mechanic Falls threw
two flsss to the breeze on Saturday. Al.
torney General Wm Z. FRYE. Judge Luce
and Hon T. 4. u Fcsscndcn. were the
speakers
The Lewiston Journals Augusta cor
respondent SAYS that the actual number Of
persons who participated in the Democratic
fac raising IN the latter city was Six.
The call Tor meeting TO form Gr.nt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
Burglary south Paris.

On SATURDAY. nigh, last. some professional
burglars effected an entrance into the Office
OF tic Paris FIGURING Co through win.
dow, blew open the safe and robbed IL OF
two hundred and sixty.four dollars. ipo
hundred AID fry Of which belonged to Mr
Lew III. Stevens, Of Nian~sota. and which
va' deposited A. a matter OF convenience,
Tor few DAYS. The balance wa, in scrip
which was in the money drlscr in the desk
li,,le past eleven O'Clock on the nigh, OF
tie robbery, Mr. Frank Skillings. the faith.
FOL and active agent at the Company. know
ing ;ba' the safe was not burglar proof and
feeling that the company's money would b,
'airr in some other place. went TO the safe
sni took out liI,lc over thirteen hundred
dollars, all he money ,heic was. excepting
the private deposit.
The safe was blown open about O'Clock
several person. in the vicinity bearing the
explosion. The robbers probably came u,
the Portland road. and returned that way,
As team which was supposed to be theirs,
was seen a short time after. going towards
Portland
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

And when such a man as thi, odious traitor
events. let his anteeeieuts be brough; up
to show what he did IA the time Of his coun
try's pera. We append letter of this
man. captured in Tennessee among the bag.
gage and private papers OF the officer to
whom il was addressed. written while he
was among them. and showing conclusively
his treason. Read II, Union Soldiers, and
then vote, il you can, Tor tue nomination,
ahich this man made.
Dear Col: Your kind note and in.
sitaiion OF yesterday was this morning
handed me by your brother.in law who will
hand you this IN return. IL would give me
much pleasure TO visit YOU and YOUR con-.
mand. before leaving the Coniederacy. DO,
1t rs now impossible to DO 20, as ! have
made arrangements 20 start this 4 NJ wi.b
tho earliest train for Washington.
You surmise correctly. VIII, YOU say that
roU RELIEVE MI TO nv TuE FRIEND or
rae SoUrH IN HsR STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM
My feelings have been publicly expressed
IN my own country. IN that quotation from
Lord ChRtham-'My LORDS, you cdaRo,
DEFY THE TYR,NSICu Governments wh'rh
has sent me among You. for my opinions
sake. ard shall NEVER GIVE 1T NY SUPPORT
N ITS CRUSADE UPoN YOUR INSTITUTIONS
But you are mistaken when YOU saw there
are but few such in the United States, North
THOUSANDS AXE TIIERT who would speak
out but for the military dcspotism iha
strsnglcS them,
Although the contcs, has been. and vii
continue 10 be, bloody one. You uAvI
nCr TO PERsRvERE. and THr VICTORY Will
SURELY HE YOURS. You MUST sTRIHF
HOME. The defensive policy leueihens the
contest. The shortest road O peace ) the
holdest one. You CAN HAVE YoUE own
TRIMS HY GAINING THE p,TTLE on YOUR
ENEMY SOIL.
Acccp, my kind regard Tor your personal
we fare, and sincere thanks TOR your kind
wishes in my behalf, and HOPING AND FRAY
ING FOR THE ULTIMATE CAUSE IN WHICH
VOC ARR FIGHTING, believe me. a. ever
your friend. { l.. NALLANnlGHAM.
Col ID. u. INSTALL, stb Ala Vols"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
Democracy DisloYal.

The democratic party. crushed to earth
with its disloyalty during the last eight
years, as was the Federal party bv oppos.
ing the war OF 1912, made an effort tins
year 20 cast of is old leaders. and by
bringing forward new men. hoped to make
better fight in the presidential contest.
But in the New York Convention. as in the
Convention four years ago, n, Chicago.
Clement l.. NaIlandigham, whose name
stinks in ihe nostri!s Of every loyal man,
dictated the nomination Of Scym as lie
did that OF Mcclellan.
i, is tits which throws such n pail Of
gloom over the nominations everywhere
Had other counsgI- prevailed and the names
OF Hancock or Chase headed the ticket.
very respectable contest might have been
waged. though the result, would have been
the same in the end The incubus upon the
democratic party, dragging It TO the earth
Is It's disioyai record, AMI il can never rise
so long a. lie old party hacks in the North
and the obnoxious rebel officers in the South
control its doings. And the union OF North
ern traitors such as Nalinndi CHAM, who was
sent into the coniederacy among bis friends
As punishment Tor hiss disloyaliy with the
most Objectionable rebel officers. such as
Forrest, Wade Hampton and Semmes, is
urged by the democracy as proof OF their
good feeling and disposition to conci.iate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
Cln,hes Linz Thieres.

4 correspondent OF the Lev istou Journal.
writing from Oxford. july SIS; SAWS:
On Mon lay lat man who work, a, one
Of Ill. livery stables in your city. took a
horse and baggy late in the afternoon and
started toe b, hone ia Naples. where his
iamils resides.
Arriving al Wolchv lie about . o. clock.
be- helped himself TO large l., Of valuable
linen and cotton clothing, from the lines Of
Mr.. John Harper. jr and WIN. VI King
lie then started for oxford village whec
be made an attack upon the clo,hc. lines Of
MesSrs. Wn and Albion Dean. relieving i,
OF som0 so worth OF valuable under cloth
ius and made good his cscapc On his way
10 Naples b. stole two sheets from the Inc
of Reuben Keen. in OtiJ6cI; also lot OF
the same Kind OF goods from Cyrus Serb
ner in Case
After spending considerable lime. Messrs.
\. Dean and Vim. NJ. King 60, track OF tho
thief Taking Officer Beal OF Oxford. on
Wednesday night the, proceeded to Naples.
got search warrant from Trial Justice
Cole against the prem ises OF the suspected
person, who. in Lewiston. passed BY the
name OF Smith. bat who're real name is
Waterman. and searched hi, bouse Having
secured the services of Officer Hall. Naples,
Mr. King went head and pretended to be
an accompiice. and ia great haste told the
iGmstcs TO deliver BIN the goods carried
there la, Monday night, thar the officer.
were within han 4 milo and worid have
them. unless ever, thing Vas done IN
hurry The bal, took. two ladies "a in
the house ;icv round. collected the stolen
Goods-A large portion OF which was So.
crc,cd under iioor-bastily bundled them
M and delivered them to King. who had
Ju'i time to &c. out OF the house and start.
before be -as orerhsulsd BY the officers
fbe house was then thoroughly searched.
and in all, about S.4 OF the stolen goods
were recovered. OGiccr Hall then started
for Lewiston alter Waterman. Who Il u,
hoped. has been arrested ere this. I, i.
supposed that Waterman bA. some ac.
coiupiiccs IN this business and Mcssr,. Dean
and King are determined to break up tho
nest and bring the guilty parties TO Justice
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

Our foEEryGrH has been we'll filed OF
'He. The first mess Of string beans "a.
from the garden u Nr Horace Cumming.
ihe ERE; mess Of CucumDcfs from Mr.
Nei"o. and fine samples Of new potatoes.
Oco's anil cloumbers. from Mr Eph. Maxim
As our garden proves rather a lallure ,h,.
year on acco1utoi two much otheu, scratch.
Incs and not enough Of our own. these
tIv9r' are quite acceptable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
Acceptarce OF Gov Chamberlain.

The following correspondence will eS'
plain Itself:
BIpDEFoRp. July 10. 1868.
DEAR SIR At the State Convention oil
tie Republican party, held in Portland on
the Sth inst, You were renomiaated as their
candidate Tor Governor OF this State for the
ensuing year. In their behalf ! solicit our
acceptance OF the nomination.
Enclosed please find an official account OF
the proceedings aud the platform of rrinci
pies adopted. Very respectfully,
j. l.. BUTLER,
Secretary OF Convention.
His Excellency. Gov. j l. Chamberlain
BRUNSWICK, July II. 1865.
DEAR SIR IL have the honor to acknowl
edge the receipt of your communication in
forming me of my nomination as candidate
OF The Republican party Tor Governor OF Thu.
State.
The noble obje; rs for which tb,s party
has striyen, and the great results 1t has
already achieved, should command respect
and confidence. Though forced TO bear
burdens not It's own, and struggling against
evils that have sought to corrupt as well as
TO assail 1t, it viii not toe drawn aside from
It's high perpose. bat will meet the new
foi ms OF the issue with the same sincere and
steady view.
Believing that its main policy is right,
ana that il is destined 10 restore 10 pros periiy
the Nation it delivered fron peril, | deem
myself honorcd in being called to further
service in this cause.
In accepting the nomination OF The party,
! am pledged thereby to no partisanship,
but rather invited TO more earnest labors
for the good OF the State. and The welfare
Of her whole people, and for those great
principles under the guidance OF which she
will contribute to the peace and prosperity
OF tue Union. and the triumph OF Con
stitulional liberty.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
JosHUA /. CHAMBERLAIN.
JONI f BCrLEr. ESQ.
Sec. Rep. State Convention.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

- Il can't be possible that orr eyes
deceived Us when We read that Major Gen.
Theodore BHpyon was tbc leading speaker
at a Democratic mass meeting in Elizabeth.
on Nednesday There m1st be some
mistake. Why. Gen Runyon experienced
religion and joined the church after bis
defeat by GOV Ward, three years ago 49,
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

SELECTION oF CADET The Board
appointed by Hon. Sidney Pcriam to So.
let a candidate for aPpoinlmen; a. CAlv,
Al West Po,nt. met a, the Court House in
Auburn. on Tuesday. 20 attend 10 the da,y
assigned them The following gentlemen
composed he Board Dr. PAYNE Of Bath.
MAJ. +. J.. Shaw OF iari,. G. Il Ste,sou.
E.q and DR. k,lbourne OF Auburn. There
were presented candidates from SAead,.
hoe. from Oxford. and from Andres
cogGin. or this number were thrown out
for physical disability. Il i. bu, just to "a,
that all oi the remaining sustained a good
examination; but after iuii consultation ihe
Board unanimously agreed to recommend
Edward 7 Brown Of Paris. a. The most
suitable applicant
The lewiston Journal refer. 10 ,hc sue
iulcompeii,ori n the following i8.,,e
Mr. Brown j. the only son of Dr Thorn, ,
u Brown. 4 gentleman veil kno~n. both
IN professional and political circles. in TIL,
District He i member Of the Sopbo.
more C'Aes i1 B,Wdoin College. +, aios,
j. years otssc. possc.,e, fine abilities. ard
ha' 'he physical constitution. energy and
iynasi'y necessary 20 endure the risa,oo.
af.'i 70 West Point While ~. msriicb,r,r,e-
Is si'A5a, bl.mi.b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07
Carpet Baggers.

I0e democrats complain that carpct.ba
gers have been elected 10 Congress, from
the South. Tho trouble i, tLat the, did
not succeed IA cIccling so many a. The Re
Punliclns. We hear no complaints on their
paft OF the election Of one James Mann. 4
CT uinc Carpet Dagger from Gorham. Ne.
where hls family reside. because be- va.
elected Dy democratic votes We knew
Mann we'll. when b. started in bis po.iiic,l
life when he wa 4 radical on Trn.,rar~e
and slavery Le vas pay master in the
war, and D. very clover fellow. Ills frst
detection aDd iai. was noticed IN las taxing
to '-h.sky .wblic ia the army and b.. down.
ward course has been BY regular additions
tiIl be- turns uP genuine democratic car.
pet Dagger from ,be puricas o. tue corrup,
city OF New Orleans roor nan.
G 4 r Sorru P,rrs. Alta meeting
Of Pos, No % south Pans. on Monday
Evening last. 70 was voted JHai Post Com
manjcr II y Bolster AMI AiTtG & Pr, .
bc committee % procure Tor the comrades
Of tbc Pos: the testimonials due from the
State ID discharged soldiers
\ committee va, also raised 70 consider
the matter Of going INTO Camp Tor one or
two days aool, thc lr of September. in
conjunction with other Post, and retained
soldiers generally
J. Mnskc's Camp EInipsgc. 81. can be
r~oru~sE O. ff... ....f...f 81. a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

~ The sunday Schools connected v ..h
'', OH.'erfa.itt Societies 10 Paris. sumner.
h'Hiori Bethel, Bryant. Pond. Nofua,.
and North Norway. w,ii bold a grand ba.
N'' f.n'. in West Paris. 90 rbe l9tb met
Speaking and Singing by tbe Schools. H.,
AT take due notice ard govern thsmscl,e.
accordingly. Al are ia,iteI. with their
baskets \ good time may be expected.
Per order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-08-07

TIA call fer County Eip-1fioH1l C9a-
r'''.H. 20 meet on Paris fiji sometime Do.
ring 'hs month. ~as to have been issue .
i.Hs seek h1t a' The arrangements are ir.
complete. D; j. deferred We wo-I apr-i.s
Zoe friends o. EI1-auon. in the county. Of
'ae contemplated move. ant bc,peak their
interest in 10. The de,i.o i.. 20 have Il,
parttke so-neNhat Of tbc na'srs Of an lnui.
i1'e. and AFFORD valuable i1ar1eti8, 10
teachers also Go hay some lecture. from
'be leading educators anil .ct5rer. Of our
State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

TOLEDO, March A. Flour quiet. Wheat-saies OF
Amber Michigan at 63. Corn advanced 5c; safes Oh
No. at 81 "a 93c; for April at VOC oats s'oaus
sales at &C &c for No. 1R scarce. -,
MILWAUKEE, March 14.-Flomr dull ana weak
Minnesota Spring extras 9 rs wheat quiet anu a
5 ade lower; No. L at 20. oats Jun anu honinai
ST IoUIs Mo- March 1i.-Tobacco firm and un-
changed Cotton-nO good grades In market; Mi i
ding would bring 23c. Flour in good demand for
I'w and medium, which are scarce; sales superfine
at no a so; extra s 70 q rs; treble to farley
for prime a I'd choice Winter Red. Corn firmer and
in better demand at 81 q SOC for sheled and rs a
79c for ear. Oats buoyant and higher at 6S a re.
Barley-nothiny doing. Rive steady at 1 65 a. 20.
Pork dull and easier at % IS a 20 Oh. Bulk Meats
sales 49, on lbs at Muscatne at pic for shoulders,
114c for RIB sides and 12Ic clear rib. Bacon Gul
rib sides 13c clear sides IA a. 14tc; shoul held
at IL. Lad very dull at 14tc Tor Mol Cattle in
II demand for better qualities at l21 a 80; COM
200 a 8 40.
LoUISvILLE, March 14-Tobacco declined &c on
lugs sales 107 hhds at 90 "a Is 90 tor lues to fair
and II rs for cutting leaf Cotton steady at 70 q 234c
for Middling. flour-superfne 90 "a 10; fancy
12 so "a 10 90. Wheat 55 a 60. Oats Toe in bulk.
Corn 70 a. SOC for and she ed in bulk. Lard IL &c.
Mess Pork 81 90. Bacon-shoulders 1Olc; clear DIES
14Ic.
MEMPHIS. March 14.-Cotton firm at 244 a. 25c
receipts $40 bales. Flour dull superine 90. Pork
25 25 Bacon quiet; shoulders 119c clear sides 15c.
Bulk shoulders 10c clear sides l4c. Lard 10 q l6c.
Corn 85c. Oats 75c.
WILMINGTON, N c., March 14.-Spirits Turpen-
No. at 70 q 400. Cotton steady; Middlings 22!c.
Tar quiet at 80. -.- az
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16-FlouT-supertine at
Z 50. Wheat 2 60 a. rs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
Domestic Markets.

NEW YORR, March l7.-Co,uon heavy and lower:
NIiddling uplands C. Flour dull and SlS N. lou
sales ~ b 90 State 80 e 10 f5 Ohio 90 "a 400
nia-sales $50 sacks at II so a. IA co. Wheat dni U d
declining; sales 5000 bush. private terms Corn
lie lower and dull; sales 1900 BUSH; new NIL
Western % a %; White southern new IlS "a %:
Yellow Southern new q a 80. Oats heavy and
lower; sales 81 900 BUSH; Western S34 SIC. Bel
steady. Pork nrmer and in tair demand; sales 4659
bbs new "a 60; OLD mess % 81; prime 20 90 a
81 90. Lard dull. Butter steady; state As "a Coo.
groceries moderately active and steady. Naval
stores dull and heavy. Petroleum steady. Freights
to Liverpool dull.
NEW BEDFORD, March 16 Sperm Oil has been in
request since our last and note sales OF 200 bbls
ex3Whte Wing, for manufacture. and 500 hbls. re-
ported on speculation Oh private terms. Whale
The demand continues, and sale was made of hoo
bis. as it runs, to manufacturer, at zoe " gal.
BUFFALO, N. Y. March 14-Flonr vry quiet;
small sales az previous quotations. Wheat inactive
and unchanged; Corn scarce and firm; sales cars
at 10 a. II In store Oats better; sales cars at
zoe on The track and 76c in store. Rive scarce and
nominal at s.. Barley inactive and nominally uD-
changed. Peas asking l O5 FIR Canadian, free OF
htm.y. Beans scarce and wanted; medium would
prlhg ~ Mess Pork quiet at "a 80 for heavy Lard
quiet at let g l6tc. Highwines entirely nominal,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

The question was taken on MI ochehoh
motion, and it was agreed to; oooodoa
The House at half past O'clock PIoooeo .9s
TO the consideration of Inc DlIi W one
Freedman,s Rurea 4 in existence one year from
NY Ny, tVIoi a member of the Committee on
Fraadmen's Affairs, addressed the House
against the bill, occupying the whole of the
1T The bin went over till the morning hour to.
morrow.
The House at half past three proceeded to
the consideration of the bill for the admission
of Alabama.
Mr.. Boyer addressed the House against the
bill, which he characterized as a bold and i'm
pious fraud. He expressed the apprehension
that Congress had reached the condition of one
who neither feared God nor the devil, nut 10
still feared man.
Mr.. Loan declared he could not support the
bill, aud gave some of his reasons for the vote
ne proposed to give. =,
Mr. Beck, on behalf of himself and Mr..
Brooks of New York, minority members OF
Reconstruction Committee, read the views OF
the minority, giving many reasons why the bill
should not pass.
opposition to the bill.
He was followed by Mr. Stevens, of Penn
who rising at the Clerks desk, said:
Mr.. Speaker After full examination OF
the returns from Alabama, am satisfied that
to force a vote on this bill and admit the State
against our own law with their deficiency OF
twenty odd thousand against it, would not be
doing such justice in legislation as would be
expected by the people. That being the case
] move that the bill be recommitted.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Poland introduced a substitute for. it,
which was also referred.
Mr.. Lawrence of Chic, offered resolution
instructing the Committee on Patents to en-
quire into the expediency of providing for tho
| payment into the Treasury of the funds under
the control of the Patent Office after paying
expenses. Also of reducing the ices required
to be paid by applicants for patents. -Adopted
The Speaker presented several executive
| documents, which were followed by the pre-
| sentation by members of number of memo.
rias, circumstances, ETC., relating to local and
| individual matters.
| A 440 the House adjourned.