Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

tee on the Judiciary reported adversely upo
| the petitions to increase the pay of jurors
United States Courts. The Tax bill was receiy
ed from the House and referred to the Financ
Committee The bill for the admission of Co
orado was taken up and several amendment
made in it. The discussion of the bill was con
tinued until 4 P NJ, when the Senate wen
into executive session, and at its conclusion ad
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A number O
bills and resolutions of no general interest wer,
taken up and disposed Of The bill for thu
purchase of Alaska was made the special ordel
for Tuesday. The River and Harbor Appropria
ton bill was taken up and considered by items
Several sections were disposed of, after which
the House, without taking any final vote, ad
journed.
SENATE.-Monday, June 29.-The Commit.
tee on Military Affairs reported the bill to dis.
continue the Freedmen's Bureau. The bill to
fix the military peace establishment of the
United States was also reported from the same
committee. A bill was passed relating to the
neglect of any State to pay interest on its stock
or bonds held by the United States. The Civil
Appropriation bill was taken up, and an amend.
ment was adopted increasing the appropriation
for carrying into effect the acts of Congress au-
thorizing loans and the issue of Treasury notes
sand dollars A number of additional amend
ments were made, after which recess was
taken until 7.3OP P NJ
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, "A number of
bills and resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred to the different committees. A bill was
passed extending the time for the completion
of the Northern Pacific Railroad until July 4,
1877. The Secretary of the Treasury was direct
ed to send in to the House statement of the
removals and appointments of Assessors and
Collectors of Internal Revenue A resolution
imposing tax of ten per cent. on United
States bonds was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means The Deficiency Appropria-
tion bill was reported from the Committee on
Appropriation and ordered to be printed. The
consideration of the River and Harbor Ap-
preparation bill was resumed in Committee of
the Whole. An amendment to increase the
for the Improvement of the
Patapsco river from thirty to seventy five thou
sand dollars was rejected A number of famend-
ments were adopted, after which the committee
rose and reported the bill to the House. The
House agreed to number of amendments made
in Committee of the Whole, and afterwards ad-
journed without taking final vote on the bill.
Euening Session.-The Senate reassembled
at $50, and Mr. Wilson called up the bill for
rules and articles for the govern
ment of the army of the United States, sum-
mary of which is given in our report. Several
were adopted, and at TO- 80 the
Senate adjourned.
SENATE Tuesday, June 3O.-The resolu-
tons of the Legislature of Florida, ratifying the
18th and 14th amendments to the Constitution,
and the credentials ofThos w. Osborn, elected
by the Legislature of Florida to the United
States Senate for the term expiring March 4,
1873, were presented After long discussion
it was decided that Mr. Osborn was entitled to
the seat and he came forward and was sworn
in. The Civil Appropriation bill was taken up
and a number of amendments adopted The
House concurrent resolution to adjourn on the
18th inst was read and laid on the table,
Pending the discussion of the Civil Appropria-
tion bill the Senate went into executive session
and at it's close adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr.. Bout
we'll asked leave to introduce bill in relation
to the public debt and the interest thereon, and
to provide for funding the same, and gave no.
tce that when the Ways and Means Commit
tee reported in accordance with the resolution
passed on Monday, he would move this bill as
a substitute. The bill was ordered to be print
ed The River and Harbor Appropriation bill
was taken up, and several amendments were
made. The bill was then passed-yeas 80, nays
SO. A concurrent resolution was passed pro-
vidng for an adjournment of Congress ON the
18th inst. A resolution was agreed to declaring
that this Congress should not adjourn till some
effective provision has been made for the pro-
lection of American citizens abroad. A number
of bills were reported from the Judiciary Com
mittee and disposed of. Among them was one,
which was passed, extending the admiralty
jurisdiction Of United States Courts to cases
occurring in inland rivers. The bill making
appropriation for purchase Of Alaska was taken
up by the House in Committee of the Whole,
and Mr.. Banks made speech in favor Of the
bill. Pending discussion the House at f. 80 p.
NJ, took a recess until 7.3O P. M.
Ecening .Session-The House reassembled
at 7. 80 for debate on the Alaska purchase. Mr..
Loughridge gave notice of an amendment ap-
proving of the stipulations of the treaty and de-
claring it ratified. He argued at some length
on the text Of the amendment, and was follow
ed by Mr.. Boyer, who opposed the pending
BILL Mr.. Pruyn and Mr.. johnson spoke in
favor of the appropriation and, at ten minutes
past ten, the House adjourned.
Having seen much suffering from consump-
ton, and knowing thousands of dollars are
yearly spent by invalids travelling for their
health, and on medicines and physicians, we
become their own physicians, and if not too fal
gone, will guarantee perfect cure if made and
regularly taken according to directions. The
ingredients are hoarhound, mullen, and molas
ses-ingredients that are in reach of all, the
mullen growing wild in every field, the ,hoar.
hound in almost every garden, and the molasses
to be had at any grocery. The directions fol
making are to take large handful of hoar-
hound and boil as strong tea as possibly car
be made. Take up, then boil an equal quantl
ty of mullen in the same way. Take cupfu
of the tea of the mullen and mix together In &
suitable vessel, then add a cupful of molasses
and stew syrup-the thicker the better
Take a tablespoonful or large swallow three
times day. Be particular in following dlrec
tions as to making and also as to using 1t, ane
we will guarantee relief in all cases not too ta
advanced.
The writer does not claim this recipe as orig
inal with himself, but has recommended 1t II
many cases with good results. As the ingredl
ents are so common and so easily obtained it l
best not to make more than quart at time
particularly in warm weather, as the fresher
is the better effect will be produced
Papers of the country will confer a blessln
on this, alas too numerous class-north, south
east, and west-by publishing the above recipe
-Auqusta Chronicle &c Sentinel.
HINTS. Farmers are prone to look sighting
| ly upon little things. This gives rise to care
less farming Slip shod farming. Stop ths
hog hole in your fence, it will save you many
wearisome chase after pigs and hills OF corn.
Mend your gate and nail that board on yor
stable, put that rail back in its place on tn
| fence Your Dip trough has a board off th