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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
FEBRUARY 6, 1868

FEBRUARY 6, 1865.
Beef Cuttle.-The offerings at the scales du-
ring the past week amounted TO go head,
against 1864 last week. Of the receipts 375
head were taken by Baltimore butchers, is by
farmers for grazing, 1870 sold to spectators for
eastern markets, and LAT head to Washington
and Annapolis butchers. Prices day ranged
AS follows: Old cows and scalawass at 4.5o@
So ordinary thin steers, oxen, and cows,
$50$6; fair to good stock cattle, s5.5O@S6. 80 4;
fair quality beeves, $7@$s; and the very best
beeves $S@$lO ~ 100 lbs, the average price be-
ing about Sc. 70. With 4 moderate supply, the
market opened at an advance of about SOC. T9
100 lbs, but closed very dull at about last
weeks prices.
ranged as follows Common to fair at 4@5c. !;
fair to good, 6@6c. and extra, 6@7c. ~ H.,
gross.
Ho9s-The supply has been moderate during
the past week, and with good demand prices
have advanced about 75c. q 100 lbs. on the
rates of last week, ranging At the close to-day
from $40 to Sll so a. 100 lbs net for iair 10 sood
fat hogs, and market active.
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ATTACK ON THE JA1LoR.-A few nights
ago Mr.. Richard Nelson, the deputy SER
geant and keeper of the city Jail, had oc-
casion to visit the interior of that build
ing, and while going his rounds, was seized
by two men who were in cell, and drawn
forcibly up to the iron bars which formed
The door. While he was held in this posi-
ton the two men drew knives, and there is
no telling the result if Mr.. Nelson, with
perfect composure and presence of mind,
had not drawn his pistol and threatened to
shoot the party. At sight of the pistol
they let him go, and made confused
statement about being in fun; but it was
species of fun that one in Mr.. Nelson's
position was not likely to relish. The pri-
soners were promptly disarmed, and were
kept in the cell day or two, as a gentle
reminder that their fun was distasteful.-
Norfolk Ddq B0oE.
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nTEEEGRAPFHO NEWS.

Doings or the Reconstruction Com.
mittee-The Impeachment CUES.
f tion.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.
WAsHINaToN, February S.-The Recon-
struction Committee met to-day, and after
a stirring discussion on the Johnson Grant
correspondence, and clear discovery of
a determination on the part of majority
Of the committee to impeach the President,
and get rid Of him as an impeachment to re-
construction, subcommittee was ap-
pointed-Bingham. and Boutwell, (Radi-
cals), and Beck Democrat)-to take the
testimony of Grant and others, to prove
facts to warrant report in favor of i'm
parchment.
In addition to what is stated above, it
may be said that the impeachment of the
President is becoming an exciting topic of
conversation among members of Congress
of both political parties. Mr.. Ashley and
the original impeachers are jubilant over
the turn the matter has taken, and they
feel confident of carrying the House with
them on this occasion. One of the argu-
ments used is, that at the first attempt
some of the more timid Republicans were
doubtful, in consequence of the uncer-
tainty as to Grants position, but now that
they have full control Of the War Office,
and know that Grant is with them, they
will see nothing in the way of the success
of their scheme. As was remarked by a
prominent. Radical to-day, "with Ed
munds's bill law, Ben. Wade will yet be
President of the United States, in spite of
his reputation by the State of Ohio"
WALLACE.
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The Commercial Convention.

BosToN, February 1.-The Commercial
Convention reussembled this morning. A
plan was reported, and agreed upon, to
establish National Board Of Trade.
The principal work of the Convention
will probably be accomplished to-day.
Resolutions were adopted, as follows:
Resolved, That the GENITAL system for
the measurement of all products of the
soil is best adapted to the requirements Of
trade, and in harmony with our decimal
currency.
"2d. That it be recommended, that on
and after the first of August, 1868, in each
association represented in this Convention
to adopt the GENITAL system in the sale,
storage, and transportation of such pro-
ducts.
"3d. That we recommend that on and
after the lst of August, 1868, 200 pounds
shall constitute a barrel Of flour or meal.
ss4th. That this Convention recommend
the enactment by Congress of such laws
as are necessary to carry into effect the
foregoing resolutions.
"5th. That national market for agri-
culture is o home market; and as all the
interests of the country should be harmo-
nized in a revision Of the tariff, the duties
should be so laid as to secure the balance
of trade in favor of the United States, and
to place the heaviest duties on manufac-
tured articles, in which labor forms the
chief expense, was giving protection to
labor, and inviting the importation of Ia
borers."
The minority report, contemplating an
immediate redemption of compound inte-
rest notes, was rejected. The western
delegates objected to contraction at the
present time.
The Convention expressed itself in OPP
position to the proposed change in the
value of our gold coin.
The Convention then adjourned.
The Finance Committee reported long
series of resolutions, which favor the gra-
dual approximation of legal-tender cur
rency to specie standard, by commencing
on the lst Of January next to refund three
million of dollars in currency per month,
and hold that the national honor and faith
REQUIRE that the Government should not
avail itself of the right to pay off the five
twenties until the resumption OF specie
payment and the Government securities
can be paid in gold or it's equivalent.
The free banking system was advocated
and the making Of seven per cent. the uni
form interest in all cases except where
any other rate is agreed upon.
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A contributor to the Independent of this
week I'm. G. Az writes the following:
4" Not many years ago the well-paid,
llttle-to-do officers of the United States
army used to cross the street to avoid meet
Ing young ex-captain, turned farmer,
because he "bored" them by asking them
10 use TIER influence to assist him IN reco-
reTlag his former position"
The eX-captain referred to is subse-
queully stated to be U. S. Grant, now
General Of the Army, but the writer omits
the reason of his losing "his former posi-
ton." viii somebody supply this omis-
SION There are at least hundred old
army officers competent to do World.
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TIE CASE OF JUDGE FIELDs.-The editor
Of the Washington Express has been be-
fore the Committee Of Investigation. In
reply to question as to the name of the
Justice referred 10 in his editorial, he said
that he did not know the name; and when
asked to give the authority for making the
statement as published, be positively re-
fused so to do The committee adjourned
TO Monday, it being agreed by the mem
berS Of the committee to allow the witness
time in the interval to consider whether or
aot he would answer the interrogatories.-
rLr0ntCle,
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HARD STORY On GENERAL GRANT
Although the reconstruction acts, as they
at present stand, put the lives Of southern
citizens at the mercy Of military COM
manders, fortunately thus far no blood has
been shed. No thanks to General Grant
shat this is the case. At New Orleans a
man was arrested, tried bv military COM
mission, and sentenced to death. General
Grant, although not called upon for his
opinion at all-since the law requires the
case to come at once to the President
volunteered to recommend that the SEN
tence Of death be executed Immediately,
as it was the first case under the law. 1t
is noteworthy that it was with the greatest
possible eXertion that a clause was inserted
in that law Of terrible despotism to pre-
vent sentence of death from being carried
into execution without the approval of the
President. The clause was offered by
Senator Doolittle. The Radical represen-
tatives, after long and exciting debate,
voted it down by "ayes" and "noes."
But on its coming into the Senate, Mr.
Doolittle moved it again, and by powerful
appeals and a vigorous determination,
drove them to it at last. Two or three
changed their votes, and that clause was
carried by majority of one. This clause
alone has saved the life Of the New
Orleans prisoner, and spared the nation
from the stain of blood as yet. But no
thanks to General Grant.-Ne,o York
World.
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Commissioner Rollins offered, some time
sgo' reward Of 5000 for such informa-
; uoh as would lead TO the detection of any
'''.clt still and the conviction Of the pro-
Mletors. A number Of persons have been
ruI'iHg up $50 stills, and then informing the
I; T. and obtaining the reward. This
" 'le latest fraud on the revenue.
y, w. schenck being i'll, Mr.. John R.
gounpson delivered the lecture before the
Bnn nl "a &c; Society last evening on John
GsI IA" a. Home or, Characteristics Of Eng
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g}jrhn,ond niispatfh.:
v,.y...... FEBRUARY 10, 1868.
Neutrality-suspicious. AcTs:-

THE RECONSTRUCTION ACTS. -
,' n",S February The House Of Re-
tenm ",o,ircs has adopted, by strict party
~rSsoInticns in favor of the repeal of
T''' congressional reconstruction acts,
the ara declared to be suhversive of the
T ',., If The State, the liberty and pros
Ts; ;,y Of the people, and Of the constitu-
perry movers Of the executive and judi
iN%S sonsrtments Of the Federal Govern
''sr They also denounce in unmea-
l. gu; terms the pending supplemental
S., ,ns,ruc,ion and Supreme Court bills.
e ~, resolutions 60 10 the Senate for con-
nrrrrnce.
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CgOt7jMg.
SCHAAP s. HARTMAN,
= MERCHANT TAILORs,

No. 1911 MAIN STREET, SEAE THrRrsEsTH,
would respectfully state that their stock IN
this branch Of business is still in such condi-
ton rs TO deserve the attention Of those ap-
preciating the luxury Of being dressed in the
latest style. Their aim is continually to de-
serve their reputation of keeping the finest
goods imported and Of excelling In fit, style,
and workmanship. We still have fine assort-
ment of READY MADE CLOTHING offer
ing at extremely low figures, in order to close
them out Also, GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS. A good many FINE HATS left yet,
selling so far below value. fes
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, The Recous.ruct,or,. conventions. ]

i The Reconsideration, C0nyenfioHs.ie
NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, N. c., February s.-The Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections re-
ported in favor of MIR. Martin, of Yadkin,
Conservative.
The Bill of Rights was discussed with
out definite action.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHARLESTON, February S.-The Con-
vention is still engaged on the Bill of
Rights. Nothing of public interest was
done to-day.
ATLANTA, February San ordinance
laying q tax of one-tenth Of one per cent.
on all taxable property to pay the ex-
penses of the Convention was adopted.
The tax to be collected on or before the
LIST of May next.
A resolution to expel Aaron Alperica
Bradley was made the special order of the
day for Tuesday next.
The second section of the committees
report on franchise as adopted recognizes
no distinction between the races, and pro-
vides that all voters shall have paid their
taxes. If challenged, they shall swear
that their vote is not affected by any re-
ward received nor expected, nor have
they given or promised any reward, nor
made any threat to prevent any person
from voting.
FLORIDA.
TALLAHASSEE, February 8.-The MiDo-
rity Convention held three sessions to-day.
In secret session this morning the Consti-
tuition was signed, which many of the MEM
bers, it is said, did reluctantly, having come
to the conclusion that they have been pro-
ceeding regardless of law and precedent.
They concluded not to adjourn until they
hear from General Meade. They nominated
a State ticket, consisting of Billings for
Governor, Sanders (colored) for Lieu
tenant Governor, and Gibbs (colored) for
member of Congress.
A messenger was sent last night to the
neighboring plantations to call the negroes
together to attend mass meeting to be
held this evening in favor of the action of
the minority.
The regular State Republican Nomina-
ting Convention called by the State COM
mittee is to meet on the 18th instant.
Second Dispatch.
TALLAHAssEE, February s.-The mass
meeting was held this evening, attended
by about fifteen hundred blacks. Speeches
we're made by colored minority delegate.
Some of the crowd called for the hanging
of the seceders (majority members), and
the speaker said burn them.
The portion Of the Convention claiming
to be the majority will probably assemble
on Monday, and proceed as if no Interrupt
ton had occurred or Constitution been
acted on.
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, MISS, February S.-The re-
port of the Printing Committee for the
benefit of certain newspapers was adopted.
| The report of the Committee on Desti-
tuition in the State was ordered to be for
| warded to General Gillem.
LOUISIANA.
| NEW ORLEANS, February S.-An ordi-
nance was adopted providing for the cleo
ton for the ratification of the Constitution
Immediately after the adjournment of the
Convention, and at the same time the
election of State, judicial, and county Off
GERS is to be held.
An ordinance was adopted that regis
tered voters may vote in any county they
may happen to be in on the day of cleo
ton, on the presentation of their registra-
ton papers.
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The Vote in Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, February s.-The
full vote of Montgomery, Macon, Lee, Ell
more, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Bullock, and
Coosa counties, foots up 13,l59-all ne
groes but seventy-seven. The vote cast
in the same counties on the Convention
question last year was 1880. The regis
tered vote is 3O,O43. 1t is too soon to
estimate, but the indications are that the
Constitution is defeated.
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FROM HAyANA.-HaUana, February g.
'FRONT.' ayti we have advices to the 18th
ultimo. The French clergy had excom-
municated Salnave, on the ground that he
had established sort of Fetish religion.
The British Government had refused to
recall the British Legation at the demand
of President Salnave. There was general
dissatisfaction and CONSERVATION at ru-
mors Of Senor Rugol's mission to the
United States for the sale of SANTANA.
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FkCSslA.-Brlin, February Tt has
peen officially given out by Count Bis
marck that negotiations for a commercial
treaty between the United States and the
Confederation of North Germany are pro-
crossing, with prospect of speedy and
satisfactory conclusion.
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Increase of public debt, less
cash in Treasury. ...........

The large increase of the public debt
statement this month over last is caused
by the very heavy payment of semi
annual interest on the 6ve-twenties and
bonds of 1881. amounting to s25,OOO,OOO,
and the falling off of the receipts from
customs and internal revenue during the
month
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DiSSOLaItiO7ls. &c.

A G. PULLIAM (of the late firm Of
H. Pilkinton, Pulliam Col, REAL
No. Pearl Tor Fourteenth) street, between
Main and Cary, Richmond, Va, respectfully
thanks the friends and patrons of the old con-
Germ for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to them, and hopes by strict attention
TO the interests of those entrusting business to
his care to merit continuation Of their
patronage. He will carry out the instructions
Of parties having property in the hands OF the
late firm unless withdrawn by owners.
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RCMoRED THIRD PARTY MOVEMENT IN


New YoRK.-The New York correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Ledger says:
1.-THE newest political rumor aloat here
is that arrangements are on foot for third
party, to be composed of the Conservative
Republicans who were turned out Of the
Republican State Convention and such Of
the Conservative Democracy as may
choose to come in. Hon. Henry J. Ray
mond, Tburlow Weed, and other veterans
Of the same school, are said to be engineer
ing the movement. A manifesto, setting
forth their plans and principles, will make
its appearance in the course of few days.
at is said, furthermore, that this new
movement isintended not to operate against
General Grant, but rather to render his
election all the more sure by securing for
him the State Of New York, which gave
a, the last election between forty and
fifty thousand majority against the Radi-
Gals"
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ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-Mr. Robert La
nler' ayouDg man, residing in Blandford,
was accidentally shot by bis brother yes
lefday afternoon, and barely escaped Sc
nous injury. The discharge took effect
ABOUT the head or face.-Petersbarg Index.
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Conversational.

WASHINGTON, February S.-The Senate
was not in session to-day. The House
devoted the entire day to speeches.
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HRC.E.KLOEBER, SURGEON &
nG-NrJST Nate of Baitimore), ~

No. sO2 Broad street, Richmond, va; radrooa
Taetb flied in the best manner at reduced
prices. Beautiful artificial teeth on tue + vr,
canite base, perfectly initiating Sa the lace NJ
the low prices of $40, 1926, and $50 per sci. go,
Nitrous oxide gas given in extracting see''b'
rendering the operation painless anu anu este'
de ISM
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We understand that Colonel J. G..
Sperry, of this county, has sold portion
Of his farm for $40 per acre.-FincaStle
Herald.
Colonel n, L. Hopkins is slowly i'm
proving. a
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The ALABAMA ELECTION. - General
Meade telegraphed to General Grant yes
,cgday asking advice as to whether he
should extend the time for the election in
Alabama. AS General Grants authority
under the laws does not extend to such
matters, all he could do was to tell Gen
cral Meade to use his own judgment, and
70 advise him to extend the time if it
seemed necessary. Notwithstanding the
cl4mor Of the rebels, it is more than likely
that the Constitution is ratified; and
whether it is or not, Congress will provide
for the diSablity.-Ne,p York Times.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS RESPECTFUL
L LY return their thanks to the friends
and patrons of the old firm, and take pleasure
in recommending Mr. A. q. PULLIAM to
their favor, who will continue the Real
Estate and Auction Business.
E. 7. PILKINTON.
r. PILKINTON.
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A negro woman in Norfolk was danger
ously burned in using kerosene the other
day. A warning.
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HERMITAGE NURSERIES,
RICHMOND, VA,
offer for spring planting large and complete
assortment of
APPLE, PEACH, DWARF, and STANDARD PEAR,
PLUM, CHERRY, APRICOT, and other
FRUIT TREES.
CATAwBA, ISABELLA, CONCORD, NORTON, Ives,
DELAWARE, IONA, and all the leading
varieties of
GRAPE VINES.
Also, q full assortment OF
STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, GoosEBERRY,
BLACKBERRY, CURRAST, and all other small
fruits;
ASPARAGUS RooTs
EyERGREENs and other ORNAMENTAL IREEs.
Catalogues sent on application. Address
ALLAN & JOHNSON,
General Agents,
!, os-em BOX 43S Richmond, Va.
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EEDS FOR THE SPRING.

CEEDS FOR THE SPRING.
We have now in store our spring supply OF
GARDEN and AGRICULTURAL SEEDS,
many of them our own growth, ana oil Sc
lected with care, and obtained from the pro-
per sources-the largest and most choice as
sortment ever offered in Virginia.
GLOVER, TT M o T H Y and all the
GRASSES constantly on hand.
A few barrels of EARLY GOODRICH
POTATOES, for first planting.
Particular attention given to SENDING
SEEDS BY MAIL-the safest and most ex-
peditious way of obtaining small packages.
Wholesale price lists flor dealers) now
ready.
Descriptive catalogues ready February LIST.
ALLAN & JOHNSON,
1906 Main street.
Post.office box 43s. ja 20-3m
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~ W. JONES, SURGICAL A
(Ts AND MECHANICAL DEN ~ea
list, has moved his office ana resioehce PACK
IN Main street, three doors from Sixth, oppo-
site the Arlingto House.:
All operations thoroughly and gently per.
formed. ,.ho,+ ,o;n
TEETH INSERTED ON tOACANi %
PI.A TE and durability Warranteo. oc 10
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Total debt......$ ,65l ,3S4,6S5 90
Amount in Trea-
sury, coin .......s 9S, 49l, l62 20
Amount in Trea-
sury, currency, 25,57S,l5o 81
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CE.-Consignments of all PRO-
IN DUCE intended for the late firm Of Pill.
KIYToY, PULLIAM i Go. will please be directed
to care of r. PILKINTON,
fe3 No. Pearl street, Richmond, Va.
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The following Is the statement Of the
public debt OF the United States on the lat
OF February, 1868, just issued from the
Treasury Department:
psBr BEARING corr INTEREST.
s per cent bonds, $207, 739, 200 90
6 per cent. bonds
of 1867 and '6S. 9,45S, Sal so
6per cent. bonds,
lsSl............ 2S3, 676, 900 90
s per cent bonds, r
,,6,2o's.......:..l ,sss, 4Ss,s5o 90
Navy pension
fnnd,......... 100000 90
-----sl, 9l2, 1853, oil so
DEBT BEARING CURRENCY INTEREST.
per cent. bonds, 500, 40, 600 90
year compound
interest notes. I6, G44, $50 90
Swear $50 notes. 2l4,953 $50 90
5 per cent. certi-
1cates ........ 25,o4o,ooo 90
49,. --- s2s, 7os, $50 90
MArrRED DEBT NOT PRESENTED
FOR PAYMENT.
S-year $50 notes
due August Is,
lSe7............ $l,742,e6o 90
Compound inte-
rest notes ma
iured June 10,
July 10, Au-
gust Is, October
Is, and Decem-
Der Is, 1867. 5000, 800 90
Bonds, Texas in
demnity ....... 256, 900 90
Treasury notes,
acts July II,
1861. and prior
thereto ...... 1891 81
Bonds, April Is,
1912 ....... 5000 90
Treasury notes,
March 8, 1862. 7l6, 1872 90
Temporary loan, 2,474,625 IS
Certificates ofin-
debtedness... $4,000 90
1925, ls9 10
DEBT BEARING NO INTEREST.
United States
notes. 1856, 1885, 27 90
Fractional cur
rency ...... s2,246, 43S 81
Gold certificates
of deposit. ..... 2s,6le,2so 90
41s,o24,s45 81
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Amount of debt, less cash In

Amount of debt, less cash in
Treasury ..................... S-,olI, olo,oto 10
The foregoing is a correct statement of the
public debt, us appears from the books and
Treasurer returns in the Department, on the
LIST of February, 1865.
HUGH McCULLocH,
Secretary of the Treasury.
AS COMPARED WITH JANUARY.
Increase in debt bearing coin interest, S22,-
go, $50.
Decrease in debt bearing currency interest,
$40, 7S2, 600.
Decrease in matured debt not presented for
payment, go, $50, AL.
Increase in debt bearing no interest, $685.
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TRESH GARDEN SEEDS.-A full
Il supply; warranted fresh and genuine.
Catalogues furnished on application.
270 barrels SEED POTATOES-best early
varieties-in store and for sale by
ALLISON & ADDISON,
ials 1920 Cary street.