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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
DR.. sEABRooK's
Elixir Of Pyrophosphate Of Iron
and CaIisaya.

This elegant combination possesses all the
best TONIC properties Of peruvian bark and
Iron, without the disagreenble taste and bad
effects of either, separately or in other prep.
arations, Of these valuable medicines. II
should be taken in all cases when gentle
tonic impression is required after GONZALES.
cenee from FEvERs or other facilitating dis
eases, or Ia those distressing IRREeULARIriEs
peculiar to females. No female should be
without 1t, If liable to such diseases, for moth
ing eau well take its place.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

SEn.ihe card of Mr.. J. d. Tapscott, Archi-
,ect, Engineer and Surveyor. lie is gen.
tleman, in every sense of the word. Com
petent to everything he undertakes, and too
honest to undertake anything for which he
is not competent. Read his card carefully
and call upon him for any services he pro-
poses to render.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
LOT FOR SALE.

At public auction, at the Court house, in
the town of Clarksville, on Saturday, 4th
day of January next situated on the Nashss
vile road, bounded east by G. W. Leigh,
north by Bradley's Backyard, containing
81 acres more or less-the property of Mrs.
Il. l.. Greenfield. .
TERMs.-One-half the purchase money
cash, the balance in IL months, lien on
the property to secure the payment. Refer
to Mr. Il. Withers. A small portion Of said
lot only within the corporation.
ALLEN JOHNSON.
Dec. 20, 'e7-2w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

CORNER SToSE.--Last Friday, by invita-
ton, Mr.. Frizzell, of Winchester, delivered
an elegant and interesting address, at the
Presbyterian Church, after which the frater-
nifty proceeded to lay the corner stone of the
new Baptist Church. The ceremonies were
very imposing, and conducted with much or
der. Space forbids further mention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
NIARIsIIcD.

In this city on the l7lh ulL, ~ Rev. A,
D. SEA0s, Ma Al. II. BRoNgAuGH, OF Chris
tian county ~, to Mlss BonBE KILLEnREw,
of this city,
In this city on the 18th ulL by Rev
WELLBoBS MooNkY, Ma PErER OWEN, OF
JeileHonvillc, Ind. 10 Miss LlzIlE BISsrTT,
of this city.
In this County on 18th ult. by the Rev,
q. W. Blows, Mn. RoEEHr T. Blows to
Nrs MARY JAM Blows, I'D, of this county
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
JOHN w. FAX0N,

At the Northern Bank of Tennessee, is the
authorized Agent for
DeBOw's Review; Nashville Banner;
Nashville Union d Dispatch; Nash.
vile Gazette; Louisville Courier and
Robertson Register.
Subscriptions forwarded free of charge
chen accompanied By the Chsh
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 6, ls67-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

VALuABLE Town LoTs FOR SALE.-On Sat
turday the 18th inst, j. w. JONES, will
sell five valuable lots fronting on 9th and
Madison streets. On one Of these lots is a
convenient and comfortable frame dwelling
house. This is valuable property, and now
is time to buy. A plat can be seen at the
Office of Jones & johnson on Strawberry
Alley.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

STEWART CoLLEGE.--We are authorized 10
state that Mr.. D. NJ. QUARLEs, will open a
Classical Male School, in the College build
,ns on the first Monday in February next.
Mr.. ouarlss is a graduate Of the University
of Virginia, and has had much experience
as teacher. Having mislaid his advertise
nent, the terms will be made known here
oftor
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
January LIST, 1868.

After this date our business is exclusive
IL cash, If a ticket is made it is with the
understanding that il is to be paid the same
day or at farthest the day following.
CRUSMAN 4 CHESNUT.
Jan. .. lSGS-4w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

having sold all my interest in the firm
of J. WOOD & CO., TO W. H. Armstrong,
D. Kincannon is authorized to settle the
business of the old firm. Those indebted
will please call and settle.
Jan. 3, '6s-2w. ]. WOOD.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Christmas and New Years Gifts,

If you want. a nice Christmas and New
Years Gift, buy Wheeler & Wilson's I'm
proved Sewing Machines, from
N. F. HOOD, Ag't, GAINESVILLE.
Machines delivered free of charge.
Dec. 20, lS67-2w*
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

The CO. partnership heretofore existing be
tween Thomas McCulloch and n. r. McCul-
lach, under the firm title Of I. 4 X. L.
McCulloch, expired January lsi, 1858, by
Limitation. All persons knowing themselves
indebted TO said firm will please come for
ward without delay and settle their indebt-
edness.
II. T. McCULL0CH,
Surviving partner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

"Learn to thank not him only who has
digged out treasure for thee but has lighted
thee a candle to the place" which we think
an admirable sentiment. And that all men
may be the better enabled to follow it out
suggest, the place is G. II. MORRlSOy d
cos FAMILY GROCERY, where can be found
treasures of good things, and ready and
liberal hands 10 deal them out for moderate
compensation.
Dec. 10, lS67-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
CHRISTMAS.
and the Coming New Years Day

If there be any families, ladies or gentle.
men, or intending purchasers of Dry Goods,
who have not yet visited our branch estab-
lishment at GAINESVILLE, Tennessee, they
have now a good opportunity, as they will
find A varied assortment of desirable, seas
enable anu fashionable Dry Goods, at very
reasonable prices, besides the special ad.
vantage of being enabled to order any ar
ticle not there found, from our elegant and
extensive stock, at 40 Je. 0erson street, Lou
isville, Kentucky.
MILLS, RACE & SN DER,
Cloak and Mantilla Manufacturers, and Dry
Goods Merchants, Trade Palace, Broa. 'dns'
old stand, Franklin street, opposite Publ
Square GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.
December 20, ls67-tf. '
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Look to Your Health.

"May good digestion wait on appetite and
health on BOTH" says Macbeth, a wish we
heartily join in, and as a means to that end,
would suggest that EVERYBODY buy their
Grocery Supplies from C. II. MORRISON
& Co., where they can be had Of the purest
and freshest kinds, and warranted Good.
December 6, 1857 If.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
NEW HYMN BOOKS {!

The Psalms and Hymns adopted by the
the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church (South) and published by the Com
mittee of Publication, Richmond, Virginia,
just received, and will be sold at publishers
prices. JAS. W. HUME, Agt.,
LIST National Bank.
Dec, 90, l867-tf,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Immense -Grcat
Reduction.

W. Kleemau has in store one of the larg-
est stocks of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Boots, SbOcs, and Notions ever before
offered to the citizens Of Clarksyille-all OF
which were bought since the great decline in
prices. Tho best brands of Prints AIT
IL I-s Conts, and other articles
in proportion. Call and examine my stock
and let my statement be verified.
W. KLREMAN,
Franklin st.
Nor 1akT AZ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

II you want coal or hay, call at the
Wharfboat Of +. p. Gracey g. Bro.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
A FRESH SUPPLY OE

Sugars, Coffee, Chewing Tobacco, Scotch
Snuff, Starch Wrapping Paper, Eagle
Syrup, Buckets 3rooms, Backing,
Nails, Tea, Shot, Mustard,
Cheese, Matches, Patent
Churns, Soap, Rope,
Bed Cords &c.
Trade of Merchants and Familie, Solicited.
THOMAS, NEBLETT 4 CO.,
Public Square, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
PREPARE FOR WINTER.

KLrENAN 4 Co., have dissolved partner
ship and the undersigned will continue bus
iness at the old stand, on Franklin street,
where he is opening the largest most most
varied and best selected stock Of clothing
and Gents. Furnishing Goods ever brought
to this city. Call and examine the stock.
JIMMY MoRRIssy still retains his position,
us Salesman, and will take pleasure in wait.
ing upon customers. II. HERMAN.
scptrn,kerlq 1897 AZ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
MILLS, RACE & SNYDER,

A splendid lot of silver Plated Ware
for Christmas Presents just received at
Rogers House Furnishing Emporium.
Dec. 20, l867-lt.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
IIURLEY'S
Stomach Bittere,
. east hnns For
Debility
Loss Of Ape
lite, Weakness, To-
digestion, OF Dyspepsia,

Want Of action Of the Liver
OR DiS0RDERED STOMACH
There are no Bitters that can compare
with these IN removing these distressing
complaints. For sale or eau DO had at any
drug store In the United States or from the
proprietors. JAMES PUDDLE q CO.
Louisville, Ky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

NEW CR0P.
o2 t!H1TUi
13 IS
Louisiana Sugar,
Louisiana Molasses
Crushed Sugar,
Powdered Sugar,
Granulated Sugar,
White Coffee s~
Golden Syrup,
Sugar Loaf Syrup,
Mocha Coffee, a-sTii
Java 'ss
Rio Sc
Choice Gunpowder
Tea,
En- glis h Breakfast
Tea,
,CE 3 Tcs-
Japan Tea,
Apple Brandy--(Two
years old),
Pitts Old Whisky,
New Layer Raisins
in whole, half and quarter boxes,
New F'igs,--(drums and
half drums),
Almonds, Filberts,
Eegans.
Y~~,r Nr
burrows Ay" NAus-
tard, +
oysCeAs'
sardines,
I'll utCss
MaCCarOn1s f.f
Verrnicella, ~t-I''
wrru sucu OTHER ARTICLES AS
a. ,o,,nosr ONE on ruu
~ e-a
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Summer Complaint, trregulari-
ties or the Bowels, FESTIVE.
ness, Teething. &c.

Gives health to the child and rest 10 The mother.
We could give any quantity of certificates
bearing evidences of its superior qualities.
but prefer that our medicine should stand on
Its own merits, which 1t will do upon trial.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
H II h l. Il Y'S
POPULAR WORM CANDY!

As this Is really specific for worms, aud
the best and most Pdiatu6ss form to give to
childfen, il Is not surprising that it is last ia
king the place Of all other preparations for
worms--it being perfectly tastelcss, any child
will take it.
JAMES RUDOLF 4 CO., Proprietors.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Notice to Mothers
.Ay4lAL tIh
On. SEARROOK'S
infant SOOTHING syrup!

We have, by purchase Of the original re-
ceipt become sole proprietors Of this celebra-
ted Medicine. We ask you to gise it trial
with an assurance that you will In future
discard ell those Rsaseous and destructive
stufis, such as Batcmsns Drops, Godfteys
Cordial, Devices Mixture, ke., combinations
OF a past and anti-pfoeressive aga, when It
was thought that tho more disgusting the
mixture the better the medicine,
Use In the future only SxxBnoox's, a com
bination quite up with the advancement Of
the age. Pleasant to take, harmless in its
action, efficient and reliable IN all cases In.
valuable In the following diseases.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
An Eminent Man once said :

Dec. 20, lS67-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03

DISSOIUTION.

Nov. g, ls6T-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-03
Special Notice.

January 3, ls6s-4w.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-03-11
RY TELEGRAPH.
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
THE RESULT.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The New Hamp'
shire news is unfavorable Ito the Democrats
Returns received at Concord up to three Z. H.,
strongly indicate the election OF Hartman by
an increased majority. Several dispatches
from Concord from Radical and Democratic
sources indicate that the Radicals have carried
the State by about three thousand.
Twenty-seven towns give Hartman $3.50,
Sinclair 64S7. Democratic gain l24.
There was a full Cabinet meeting. General
Thomas being present as Secretary Of War.
The President has ordered Grant to send him
no communications through Stanton.
The revenue to-day was s229,000.
The revenue agent at Huntsville writes the
Department that there are ffty-eight illicit dis
tilleries in that district.
Samuel Strong has been arrested on requl-
sition of the Governor of Virginia as fugitive
from Justice. He was taken before Judge
Fisher, before whom he was brought on haJeas
corpus After short discussion Judge Fisher
decided to release the prisoner on two hounds,
fi1st-because Virginia is not q State in the
Union, that the proclamations of the President,
and more particularly Congress, by its legisla-
lion, have expressly refused to recognize vir-
ginia and the other Southern State as forming
States in the Union-that the requisition Of
Governor Peirepoint cannot be recognized
nnder the acts of Congress providing for the
return of fugitives to justice as the act of the
Executive of State Of the United States. Sc
cond, that there is no affidavit with the requi-
sition showing that Strong is actually fugi-
tive from justice.
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M- MENTAL DEPREsSION.-MENTAL

@ MENTAL ESSION.-MENTAL
depression Is a disease Of the nervous system, and
of all the Ills flesh is heir heir TO- 1t is the one that
e1cites the least sympathy It lisa subject Of ire
quent jess, and Is called by various derisive terms
but, although it iSofen laughed at it Is not easy to
laugh the patient out Of the belief that his Ills are all
real for 1t Is real disorder-the general features Of
which are constant fear, anxiety and gloom. The
external senses, as well as the mental faculties often
manifest symptoms Of arrangement. Noise, as of
falling water and ringing In the ears are complained
Of, while black specks and fiery sparks frequently
fit before the vision. Admonihons Like these should
not be disregarded as they may, neglected, terni-
nate in insanity. The seat of the disease is In the
brain and nervous system, and to control the maady
1t is necessary to use powerful tonic and Alternative,
which will correct and tone those organs without In
flaming the brain. This is the secret Of the success
Of HOSTErTER's STOMACH BTTTERS III cases Of
this kind for which it is the safest well as the best
Of restorahves
In fact 1t Is the only pure and reliable tonic smu-
lant known. Many nostrums, purportng to be
tonics, are pued up from time to time in the news
papers, but the sufferer had better Let them alone
HOsTETTER's STOMACH BTTTERs has proven IT.
SELF by many years Of trial, to be in every respect
what tie represented to be.
March9
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Market Reports.

New York, March O-Noon.-Sterllng s..
Gold 14O. Mississippi bonds S7s. tennessee
ex-coupons Ct; new 64l. Virginia's 5Os: Flour
dull and unchanged. Wheat very firm. corn
2a3c. lower. Rye quiet. Oats dull and dechn-
ing. Mess Pork s24 5Oa24 62s. Lard quiet.
Cotton quiet and dropping, 25a25a. Frelghts
dull. Turpentine dull and easier at 'zsa''
Common Rosin s. Sc; strained s. 35aS 40.
EvEN1NG.-Cotton less active and snaoe
lower, closing steady under favorable Liver
pool advices; sales 21OO at 81 to 25s. Flour and
Wheat unchanged. Corn 8 to &c. lower; west
ern Mixed s1.26a1.2s, Southern White s!'zta
1.25. Mess Pork 25s. Lard dull at l44al0'
Groceries quiet. Tmpentine 7Ssa74 Frelshts
dull; on Cotton by sail 8, by steam 4. oid
Bonds 11o. Gold S9i. Sterling 81.
BALTIMORE, March 10.-Flour firm and &C.
tive; superfne s9.5oa11; Extra SllaH' Corn
higher; Yellow s1.2o; White s1.15. Wheat hrm;
Red g. 90; White s2.75aa. Rye s1.sO. Oats
sOas2c. Cotton steady at 25c. PROVISIONS un'
changed.
AUGUSTA, March 10.-Cotton market rregu-
lar: sales 72O bales; receipts ego bales; prices
ranging at 2s!a24tc.
sAvASSAu, March 1O.-Cotton nominal; de-
cliued 1c.; sales 800; Middling 25. Receipts
2O5S.
MOBILE, March 1O-Sales 1000 bales; market
quiet and firm; Middling "a. Receipts, AL.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1O.-Cotton quiet;
MiddEng Is; sales $500. Receipts, 1905; ex-
ports. Il, ,222. Sterling 51a54. Sight Exchange
on New York Gag per cent. discount. Gold 4O}
AL. Sugar and Molasses quiet and unchanged.
WILMINGTON, March 1O.-Turpentine nomi-
nal at &c. The lower grades of Rosin in good
demand, strained and No. 2 50 40; No. sa so.
Cotton steady; Middlings 2aac. Tar steady at
50 90
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The ReconstruetIon conventions.
NORTH CAROLINA.

NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, March 10.-Ths suffrage article
WAS passed on its second reading. No dis
reimbursement beyond the Howard amendment
is considered. 1t is understood that an effort
will be made on the third reading to incorpo-
rate a prescription feature. The judiciary ar
hcle finally passed. The number Of Supreme
Court Judges is increased to five. 1t is thought
the convention will adjourn early next week.
GEORGIA.
ATLANTA, March 10.-The Goth April has
been set apart for the election of all the civil
and municipal officers in the State, as well as
for the vote on the constitution.
Ben. Hill spoke to-day to an audience OF over
two thousand persons. He bitterly opposed
ratification and denounced the convention.
It is said that the Bulloch and Farrow fac
tions, will unite on Bulloch for Governor.
LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, March 10.-The convention
yesterday ordered that a copy of the new con-
stitution be sent to the President, members OF
Congress, and other officers Of the govern
ment. A committee waited on General Han
cock to inform him that the constitution was
ready to be submitted to the people, but it is
reported that the General expressed some
doubts whether, under the Reconstruction law,
the election for officers could be heldat the
same time with the vote on the ratification OF
reiection of the constitution, and that lie woult.
ieiooranh to Washington tor instructions. The
motion for adjournment was adopted. II PFC
vides that the convention stand adjourned i
the constitution be ratified.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-03-11
STEAM TO LIVERPOOL.


ANh~rn THE NMAN LINE, SAILING
HkfNyYs9 sEMI-WEEKLY. carrying the q.
ZE1MLLtHfNo 8. Mails, consisting Of the following
1890. steamers:
CITY OF PARIS,
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
CITY OF WASHINGTON,
CITY OF BOSTON
Sailing every Saturday and every alternate Monday,
at PM, from Pier No. As North River, New York.
RATES OF PASSAGE,
BIZ THE MAIL STEAMERS sAnNe EVERY SATURDAY.
Payable in Gold. Payable in Currency.
1st Cabin to London. .106 Steerage to London. So
1st Cabin to Paris .115 Steerage to Paris. X
Passage by the Monday stelmers-First Cabin $50.
gold; steerage $50; payable in o. s. currency.
Rates ofpassage nom New York to Halifax; Cabin.
$40, steerage, $40; payable IN gold.
Passengers also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg,
Bremen, &c., atmoderate rates.
Steerage passage from Liverpool and Queenstown,
$40 currency. Tickets can be bought here by per-
SONS sending for their friends.
For further information appy at the Company's
Offices. JOHN G, DALE Agent,
No. Is Broadway, New York.
Ea1,y51avv 6rn0
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INLAND ROUTE TO BEAuFoRT AND
February 20

INLAND ROUTE TO BEAUFORT AND
HILTON HEAD VIA ROCKVILLE, NORTH
EDISTO, AND ALL INTERMEDIATE LAND
NGS.
-N-A THE FINE STEAMER FANNIE,
.llassSSeEZ Captain FKNN PEoK, will leave for tho
above points on Thursday Morning., 18th inst, at
O'Clock.
Returning will leave Hilton Head Friday After
noon Beaufort Friday Night, Rockville Sunday, at
A. NJ. and North Edisto at A. II.
Freight received daily and stored free of charge.
JOHN FERGUSON,
March 10 q Accommodation Wharf.
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Our European Dispatches.
IBY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH

IBY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH
PARIS, March 1O.-It is reported that Napo-
leon will visit the Gear in June.
LONDON, March 1O.-Consols s3ta93{. Bonds
715a13.
LIVERPOOL, March 1O.-Noon.-Cotton quie
and unchanged; sales 10000 bales. Bread
stufs dull.
LIVERPOOL, March 1912 P. M.-Cotton
uuiet and steady. Corn declined to 43a. Pork
firm. Lard declined to 5ss.
LIVERPOOL, March 1O.-Evening.-Cotton
firm; Uplands, on the spot and afoat, 1Otd. to
1Oad. Manchester frmer.
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NALOTTERY.

Rg ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY
CAsHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED.
The highest rates paid for DoUBLooNS and all
kinds OF GOLD AND SILVER.
TAYLOR i CO., Bankers,
No. 16 Wall street,
October 10 Tyr New York
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Spefial notiffs.

@- BREAST COMSToCK'S RA-
TIoNAL FOOD is by analysis the same In its chemi.
cal elements as healthy mothers mill, and Is the eas
est of digestion and assimilation Of all nourishments
for infants, invalids sad dyspeptcs.
Samples to Physicians gratis. Sold by Druggists
and Grocers. G.. W. CoMs1ocK, No. 81 Courtland-
street, New York. DOwIE & NOISE,
General Southern Agents,
March II wfm12 Charleston, S. c.
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Congressional Proceedings.


WASHINGTON, March 10.-IN THE HOUSE, the
Reconstruction Committee have reported the
following bill:
Whereas the people of Alabama, in pur-
suance Of the provisions of an act OF Congress
entitled San act for the more efficient govern
ment Of the rebel States, passed March I'd,
framed constitution of State government
which is republican in form, and whereas at an
election held, commencing on the 4th OF
February, 1868, large majority Of the legal
voters Of said Stats, voting at said election,
voted for the adoption OF said constitution,
therefore
Alabama shall be recognized and admitted as
one of the States Of these United States Of
America, and shall be entitled to representation
in Congress as soon as the legislature Of said
State, the members Of which were elected at
the election mentioned in the preamble to this
act, shall have duly ratified the amendment to
the Constitution of the United States, propos-
ed by the thirty-ninth Congress, and known
as article fourteen.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That said
State of Alabama shall be recognized and be
admitted into the Union upon the following
conditions, to wit: That the right Of suffrage
of citizens Of the United States shall never be
denied or abridged in said State on account OF
race, color or previous CONDITION OF serv,1o1e, ,
and Congress shall have power to repeal any
act OF said State Legislature III vlolauon or LII
derogation Of the provisions OF this act,
which was ordered to be printed and made the
special order for tomorrow.
The bill selling lands on the South Carolina
Sea Islands was passed. 1t confirms MIR. Lin
coins instructions to the tax collectors IN
1865. Persons who acquired claims under Gen.
eral sherman's order of 1866, must obtain war
rants before the LIST Of May, 1868. The land is
To he sold in small lots at nominal prices to
negro residents and heads Of families.
The Committee on Freedmen's Affairs intro
duced bill continuing the Freedmen's Bureau
one wear, and authorizing the Secretary OF War
IN re-estaolish it where discontinued.
The bill repeating the tax on manufactures
was resumed. It involves sixty millions de-
crease in the revenue. It goes into effect on
the first of April, and ezempts everything but
spirits, liquors, oil, gas Of certain kinds, wine
and tobacco, and was passed by vote of 122
to2. schenck stated that the committee favor
ed the continuance Of the two dollar tax on
Whiskey.
A communication from Grant, relative to
New Orleans removals, was referred to the Re-
construction Committee, after which the
House adjourned.
The SENATE passed resolution admitting
persons to the galleries, by ticket. during the
trial. =.
The consular appropriation bill was passed.
after which the Senate adjourned.