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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-02-05
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N EW "A M lily

The Superior merits of the 'snger" Machines over
all Others for either family manufacturing par
poses, well established and gener ally admit
mttcd that enumeration of their relative excel
lencies is no longor considered necessary. s.
The Letter GA" Family Machine,
Hitherto manufactured by this Company has gained
and maintained the world over, and for years past.
unparalleled reputation and sale. But notwithstand-
ing the excellence OF this machine, have to
Announce that it has been superseded by our Few
FAMILY MACHINE which has been over two years
in preparation and which has been brought to per-
fec ton regardless of time labor expense, and 10
confidently presented to the public as incon,par
ably the best Sewing Machine in existence.
The machine in question is SIMPLE COMPACT,
DURABLE AND BEAUTIFUL. 1t is quiet, light
running and capable of performing range and
riety'of work never before attempted upon singls
Machine-using either SILK, TWIST, LIEN OR CcTToE
THREAD and sewing with equal facility The finest and
materials, and anything between the twoex
fremes, In the most beautiful and substantial man-
ncr Its attachments for Ueaming Braiding Cord
ing Tucking, Quilting. Telling. Trimming, Binding,
etc, are novel and practical and have been invented
and adjusted especially for this machine.
New designs of the Unique Useful and popular
Folding Tops and Cabinet Cases, peculiar to tho Ma
chimes manufactured by this N,Hpany have been pre-
pared for enclosing the new machine.
faint idea. however can at best be conveyed thro
the medium of a (necessariy) limited advertisement !;
and we therefore urge every person in qnes OF Sew
ing Machine by all means TO examine and test u they
possibly do all the leodR rival MachineE be-
fore making purchase. A. selection can thea DO
made Understandings. Branches or agencics fol
supplying the ''SiDger" Machines will be fonnd ia
world, where machines will be cIeerfaty exhibited
and any information promptly furnished. Or conf
mnnieatons may lie addressed to
THE SINGER MFG COMPANY,
458, Broadway, New York.
Milwaukee Office, 1o1, Wisconsin street.
w. j. Wrgglesworth,
lgent for IONA Cornty.
Dated June goth 1868. n4lw36
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bae The following is partial list of U.
SSeDators elect, whose term will commence
on the 4th of March next:
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WHEN YOU BACK THE MACHINE TT
GOES OUT OF GEAR

Buy Machine without an Agiator.
Buy Machine that Wheat Oats and Grass seed LII the
same Box. No Machine but Mannys will do this
Do believe agents of other machines who tell you they can
attach Grass Seeer and Aaor their Machine next
Their machines not made for it, and they 40 THIS TO deceive
you. .oon
the only agents who keep full assortment of CAST
NGS for all machines SELL All defective parts will be
placed free the first year.
We machines for less price with all the above attach
men than other cheap and inferior Seedes We have respon
sbleagents in every town-ask for the Nanny Seeder
JOHN STRACHAN,
General Agent, Mineral Point.
p. NORRIS, Dodgevile.
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nVILDgNG MATERIALS.

T w NAILS b w. MALLS
IAMES ". MALLS & SON,
y 1877 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Dealers in
HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldngs,
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of All sizes
Paints, Oils Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes Lewis Pure w hite Lead and other
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil Also, Lime. of superior quality,
Cement, CalcDed Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c A large stock of Pugh ceIebra-
ted CIR Augers, and other articles found III hIst
class Builders Furnishing Establishments:
All orders for Lumber, Brick, and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended TO-
Terms cash. leb LII
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PROCLAMATION OF THE CHINESE AUTHoRI-
TIES The sui joined proclamation in regard TO
iber'y OF worship in China, has been issued by
.he authorities OF the Celestial Empire;
Ma, Governor General of the TWO klang
Provinces, Imperial Commissioner, &c.;ISeng
qnofan, late Governor General Of the two
klang Provinces, Imperial Commissioner, Re;
Ting, Governor OF Kiang Su, hereby issue a
proclamation for general imformatin;
Whereas, the preaching of religion is sane
TONED by treaty, and all persons are at liberty
TO become proselytes thereto as it suits their
convenience, without compulsion either for or
against. We. therefore. issue this prOclama-
ton to give the population, civil and military,
of these districts to know that it is required OF
them that they carefully observe the treaty
which has been concluded by our most gracious
sovereign the hyperion and that they must
not annoy religious establishments, nor raise
pretexts; nor must they treat foreign travellers
with wanton disrespect. Every wlful offender
will certainly be visited with heavy punish
ment, without hope OF pardon.
Obey with trembling! A special procama-
ton. 9th day, 9th month, 7th year of the
Emperor Tung Che.
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BOWleV's Quarter,
DOWIty QUdrIeIi
Baltimore co. Md. NOV. q. 1865

Baltimore CO., Nd, Nov. q, 1868
Messrs o. P. Merryman & Co.
Gentlemen-The Raw Bone Phosphate l
bought of you last Spring, applied to corn by
the side of Peruvian Guano in equal quantities
snd if there Was difference at all it was IN ia
vor of the Phosphate. My corn crop was ex-
cellent. 1 applied 1t also upon oats ana posa-
it decidedly to Peruvian Gusno. from the fact
that whilst the Guano spends itself upon the
growing crop, the effects of the Phosphate can
be strongly seen in the crops following. Some
that 1 applied to potatoes by the side of fish
out an abundant crop of vines, the phosphate
the potatoes 1 have used it this Fall upon my
wheat, and at this time it looks as we'll l could
desire GEORGE EDWARDS,
Overseer for DR.. VIM. II. keener.
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discovered BY A SOUTH CAROLYN.

nISCOVERED BY A SOUTH CAROLl N
IAN.
ASK, and I will convince you that have an
Improvement upon my patent issued April ~,
1866, that justly merits the attention OF every
housekeeper.
It is the best SOAP ever discovered, for the
following reasons
it can be made by any lady in fifteen min
u es, and requires but few hours for her to
accomplish q large washing, as it washes with
out rubbing, boiling or machinery.
1t washes from the cOarsest to the finest fabric.
1t will wash in warm or cold, hard or soft
water.
The chemicals can generally be found in any
drug store, and will not cost over live dollars
per year;
1t will wash out coach or machine grease,
printers ink, paint or an ything that can be re-
moved without the slightest injury TO prints
or texture.
1t requires no blueing. as the cloths re
bleached by drying in the sun.
One good washerwoman can nc complsh
more and better washing than five OF the best
machines.
1t cures all skin diseases washing telter.
itch, &c. .
For washing paint. carpets, securing, &c, 1t
has no equal, and is the cheapest soap made.
Family Rights, SIS. County and State Rights
for sale can convince any one DESTROYS OF
buying n County or State, that they can make
money by giving the recipe away. L give all
necessary instructions 10 insure success, ana GO
not exact the money until the purchaser has
seen the recipe and is satisfied that 1t is all
claim for il, N r. f. MAYER,
Savannah Ga.
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18TH District, Baltimore CO., Md,
November 1lth, 1868.

Messrs o. P. Merryman & Co.
Gentlemen-I applied the Raw Bone Phos-
plate purchased of you last Spring on my corn
side by side with one OF the most popular an d
expensive Fertilizers in the market, and l could
see no difference; yours was fully equal to it -
also applied it to turnips with perfect success;
1t gave such entire satisfaction that used
nothing else upon my wheat this fall. | sowed
the most of it the latter part Of September, and
ut this time it bids fair TO make as good a crop
rs ever produced by the use OF Peruvian or
any of the expensive gusnos. [ have every
confidence in it 1t is only to be tiled to be
appreciated. Yours. respectfully.
JOHN +. WILLIS.
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FERTILIZERS.

DONE DUST
Is BONE DUST!
Ground by ourselves, at lowest market rates.
Also, GRIMES
PATENT RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
At $40 per ton.
The past two years have fully realized this
Raw Bone Phosphate to be the cheapest and
hest in the market, and unsurpassed by the
highest priced guanos. Its adaptation to wheat,
corn, oats, buckwheat, tobacco, garden truck,
grasses, &C., has been fully and most satisfacto-
rily tested. Finely ground and suitable for
drilling,put up in bags of l67 lbs. each :,
Read the following certificates. and call at
orr warehouse and examine hundl eds of SIM
liar character from those who have been using
it with the most satisfactory results.
o. P. MERkYMAN u CO.,
Sole Manufacturers,
Warehouse, 81 s. Gay street, between Lombard
and Pratt, Baltimore, Md.
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Anne Arundel co., Nd, New. 10, 1868.

Messrs .. p. Merryman " Co.
Gentemen-In answer to your enquiry as to
what think of your Raw Bone Phosphate pur-
chase in July last. allow me to say gave 1t a
fair trial on cabbage by the side of three other
fertilizers of acknowledged merit, and found 1t
equal, if not better, than the other. and at less
cost AIN so wei satisfied with it, L intend to
use it the coming Spring. Yours, truly,
REIN HAMMOND.
For sale at manufacturers price, the cost OF
transI ortation added, by
A. j. FLEMING,
feb l2-3m Alexandria, Va.
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~ A K D E N s X 4 d s &.

N A K y L 3 + Z u
VI
We have just received our Spring supply of
FRESH AND GENUINE Serbs, cOmpris-
:rg all the best and most desirable varieties
Having selected our stock with great care from
the most reliable American Seed growers, We
can confidently recommend it to gardeners and
o.bers in want of GENUINE SEEDS All
will be sold at reasonable prices.
Garden Seeds also in papers in every variety
.or the retail trade.
Besides, over 100 varieties of Flower Feeds,
put up neatly in papers, at DC each, TO which
we especially invite the attention of ladies.
JANNEY & CO, Druggists,
fab lift No. l45 King street.
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FARE:
FROM ALEXANDRIA 70

Goods per New York, Philadelphia o. BAl..-
more steamers, Railroad or Express, to care !
81. Havenner, General Agent 1t Atexaudri-
will be forwarded over the road free OF charg.
for commission.
Communication tickets between AleAandri,
and Hamilton, and Ill intermcdiat station. q.
low rate
Round trip tickets good only for day Of issue
between Alexandria and Hamilton, and bet"esl
these and Intermediate points, at reduced rate
WASHINGTON BLYTHE.
ian Civ General 0uperiHtenat-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-24

A DUEL. AT NEW ORLEANS. "A duel was
fought at New Orleans last Saturday morning
al s O'Clock, between Louis b. Moussler and
ID. f Lawson. The weapons were small
swords, and the meeting took place little be-
low the leVee, in the presence OF two or three
hundred soldiers. Moussier. the survivor,
makes the following statement: Once on the
ground, [ hesitated some time after the swords
were drawn, abOu: fighting, and attempted to
avoid difficulty. 1t was not until he had
cursed me, and had run the point OF his sword
against my hand, that / made any lunge at him
whatever. Upon first going on the ground,
had stuck my sword into the levee bank, and
repeatedly told him he had no provocatlOn for
fighting Finally, when he had several times
cursed me, the fight commenced In good ear
nest Twice, then, after this had commenced,
and when had twice parried his lunees, at
tempted to end the difficulty. l then made
thrust at him with my sword, and the point
passed between the second and third ribs in the
left side, penetrating his heart. Lawson, who
had ten or twelve of his friends with him, was
then carried to carriage. Before he reached
this, his surgeon in attendance announced that
be was dead was thereupon arrested by an
officer 10 charge of the barracks, who had been
Il witness to the fight, and brought to the city,
though subsequently released.
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AlerandYiG, Va, Noe 28, 1868.
After fully testing N X. +. Mayors improv-
ed mode of washing, we feel confident that he
claims no more than can be accomplished. We
recommend it to ali housekeepers,as an exceed
ingly valuable discovery, and worth many
times the price asked tor it
EDMUND f. WILMER.
DR. JAMES g. HILL.
GEN. NJ. ID. CoRSE.
r. ID. Cats
JOHN G.. CLARK,
Comm'r- OF Revenue.
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Alerandria, "a, Noe, Is, 1868.
| have used Mayer Patent Soap Washing
Made Rasy') in my family, and do not hesitate
to say that it accomplishes all that he claims
for it, | witnessed several garments that were
badly soiled with blood, grease and dirt IN
butcher stall. washed clean without rubbing or
boiling, in cold water in from three to four
minutes. The recipe To me is Invaluable Nv
ery family should be in possession OF It.
B. W. GHEEN.
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EIRSr-CLASS JOB OFFICE
s { short notice and at the lowest cash rates.
By Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

=. ~ > I
By virtue of deed of trust executed by VIM.
]. Dalton and wife, dated September l4th. 1860
nd of record in the Alexandria county Land Re
cords, Liber X, No. 8, page 3S9, the undersign-
ed, Trustee therein named, will sell, at puollc
;.uction III front of the Mayors office, in Alex
sndria, Va, ON SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
ii ,rch, 1860 ut II o'clock m, FRA M S.ssA
gENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND ID, allaa
situated on the west side of st. Asaph street,
between Princess and Queen. in the city of Al
>xandria fronting on st. Asaph street Il feet I
inches. and extending back So feet inches.
TERMS Cash, and sale positive. Stamps
md cOnveyanciDg st cost OF purchaser
feb 23-td JAMES r. CRUMP, Trustee.
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RAILROAD LINES.
NEW AKKANGEMEN
BEGINNING JANUARY |. 1864

BEGINNING JANUARY l, 1863.
TRAINS LEAVE ALEXANDRIA DAILY
i Sunday excepted) at q. m. for Leesburg
and Hamilton, and az 4 p m. for Leesburg
Leave Hamilton at II! g. N. and Leesburg
m. and 1915 D. m. for Alexandria
Kemps line Of coaches for Winchester con-
meet punctually with the trains arriving at sn6
departing from Hamiton-passing through
Purcelvllle, SnickersviIe Castleman's Fer,
and Berryville. These coaches leave Winche.
ter daily, except Sunday.
Reamers line of coaches for Middebur
make prompt connexions at Leesburg with tht
train which leaves Alexandria at 8 a. M. anu
Leesburg at l2:l5; leaving Leesburg Monda;
Wednesday and Friday on the arrival Of ii,
train from Alexandria, and leaving Middlebure
at a. m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdgs
passing through Balls Mill and Aide.
All trains arrive at Alexandria at convenier
hours for connexions with Washington ent
Baltimore, same day
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THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FERRY. "a

A FIFTH AVENUE DIAMOND SToRY:-1he
New FORK correspondent of the Chicago hepuolc
iican tells story of Fifth Avenue leaGe1 Vi
fashion, whose bureau has been robbed OF ola-
ponds of great value, and who aover'lseo - o.
Sard of SIS 900. with immunity iroui aaies' y. En
aoor from an unknown hand, OF course, offering
~ The next AFTERNOON to restore the diamonds
20 the woman and her husband, no other per-
SONS 10 witness the transaction. The couple
sent for MIR. Tiffany's head setter of diamonds
90 iuspect the stones, least they should prove
limitations. The hour passed, and the whole
evening, but no jewels appeared. The next
morning another note was slid under the door,
saving that it was useless TO have spectators
concealed in the back paror, as she had on the
previous day, or to send for a judge OF Ola,
moLds; the writer was gentleman and wouio
return the real stones. He next appointed
place of meeting on vacant lot near the Zen,
trail Park, where he would receive the reward
at the hands of single person, and deliver the
stones. Further the money must contain no
marked bills, and 30 large ones, which would
excite remark wben changed. 1t she chose
GO comply with these terms, she should have
her diamonds, otherwise she would never see
them aeaip, as New York was becoming too
hot for the writer, and he meant to leave. a
serving man went to the spot to receive the
package Of stones; he was met by gentleman
ly person, whose face was concealed, and the
bargain was made. The jewels were all right.
The rObber said that he slipped into the base
ment after grocer's boy, at dusk, and hid
himself uuril the family were at dinner, when
he went up TO the dressing room and stole the
diamonds.
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HOME INDUS TfY.'
TKGTNIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

IKGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.
We have greatly enlarged our Factory Build
ing and added several pieces of new machinery,
and have determined to keep our faithful corps
of mechanics employed during the winter, in
order to keep constantly on hand a large stock
of DOORS, SASH, BLIN DIS, Fra MES,
RALLUSTERS, Newell POSTS, BKACk-
ETS, MOULDINGS, MIGRANTS, SC.
We invite dealers to send for wholesale
price list o,,,o,r
SAVING done with dispatch.
We have, also, connected with the Factory, q
large SAW-MILL, FLOORINGMILL,a and
SURFACING-MILL.
RISHEILL & HODGE,
Corner Fairfax and Queen streets
ian 2-tf Alexandria, Va
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ALBERT #. SKINNER, J. NEWTON HARPER
late of New York. Virginia.
A LBERT II. SKINNER 81 co.
"A Successors. TO j. Newton Harper q Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Dealers in AGRICULTURAL MAUillN f.
RY, GRAIN. PRODUCE, &c.
SOUTHERN DEPOT FOR WOODS PRIZE
REAPERS AND MOWERS.
WAREHOUSES; 10 and II, $. UNION ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Give their personal attention to the sale Of all
articles OF merchandise consigned to them.
All orders filled with promptness.
fob 1S--tf
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WILLIAM H. IRWIN,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No 5 S. Union street,
Offe-s for sale, at lowest market rates, pu re
West Va. natural LUBRICATING OIL.
Prime refined COAL OIL.
No. PERUVIAN GUANO.
MEXICAN GUANO of four grades.
WHITELOCK 81 CO.'S CEREALlZER.
WOOLSTON'S BONE PHOSPHATE.
GR@UND BONES dec 2l-lm
~ RREwIs K. NJ. LAWSON.
DREWIS u LAWSON,
GROCERs, LIQUOR AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Nos. CT and 69, Cameron street,
vS-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM ST. LOUIS,

Sr. LOUIS, Jan. %.
At a meeting of merchants held at the
Southern Hotel last night, to consider the
question Of freights between New York and
other Eastern cities and st. Louis. it was
shown that great discrimination is made by
railroad companies agains, St. Louis, in fa-
vor Of Cincinnati, Chicago and other West
ern cities.
An association was formed and the ma
chinery put in motion to carry out its OBJ
jects.
An agency will be established in New York
and an agent sent there to deal directly With
the railroad and express companies, and de-
mand the same rates for this a. is accorded
to other cities.
Gen. Sherman has been quite III for several
days past
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM NEW YORK.

New IoRK, Jan. %.
The jury in the case Of Blaisdell, Eckel
4 McLaren, charged with defrauding the in
ternal revenue, rendered verdict Of guilty.
The prisoners we're remanded for trial.
The Times reports that Mr.. Seward has
lately been arranging his affairs for an ex-
tended tour Of travel which he proposes be-
ginning on the expiration Of his term Of Of
fee. His journey will be across the country
to California, and thence through the Re.
publics of South America.
The I. s. detectives made descent on
den Of counterfeiters in this city, and arrest
ed seven men, all Italians. About $25 900
in counterfeit greenback National currency
and postal currency were found on the prem
ises. Three other parties connected with the
same ring we're subsequently made prisoners
and brought before the U. s. Supreme Court
and remanded for trial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM HAVANA.

HAyANA, Jan. %.
The Spanish frigate Leotatad arrived yes
terday from Cadiz. While near Conry IL
lands, the crew mutinied, and ct ono time
it was feared that the trouble would assume
serious proportions, but was suppressed by
the determined conduct Of the ships officers.
Seven Of the ring leaders we're arrested and
landed at Canaries.
The Government authorities have seized
coasting vessel from Hermanas, on sus-
picion Of carrying supplies to the rebels.
The Spanish officials here are enforcing
the regulations concerning passports with
great stringency, and travellers from the
United States ports are much annoyed by the
DELAY caused thereby
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM CANADA.
ToRoxro. Jan. %.

ToRoSTo, Jan. %.
The Whelan case was to-day before the full
Court Of Error, and on the sppealthe Judges
stood four for and Six against granting a new
trial. The prisoners counsel applied for
leave to appeal to the Privy Counsel of
England.
After consultation the Court decided that
it had not the right or power to grant leave.
The prisoner was ordered to be sent back
to the Ottowa Jail, and so far as the Canadian
Courts are concerned, the law will take its
course. II . reprieve is not granted Whelan
will be executed on the 1lth of February.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. q.
The coal miners employed on the line Of
the Pan Handle 4 Allegheny Valley Rails
roads are on strike for higher wages. They
demand cents per bushel, which is an i'd
vance OF one cent.
The miners on the Pennsylvania Railroad,
though at present at work, are daily expect
ing strike.
In the trial Of Mrs. Twitchell for murder
this morning the District Attorney abandoned d
the case. The Judge instructed the jury to
bring in verdict Of not guilty, which was
done, and she was discharged from custody.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Jan. %.
The case Of DR. Searemba and Mrs. Beck
er, arrested on suspicion Of having poisoned
the husband Of the latter some weeks since,
WAS called yesterday for exam:nation in the
police court. The State Attorney not being
prepared to 60 on with the trial, it was post
poned until the 2ath inst, and the accused
released in the sum of seven thousand dollars
BAIL
Each Of the policemen arrested on the
charge Of having caused the death of the
lats Judge Tyler, we're discharged yesterday
by Justice DeWolf mono Of the attorneys
for the prosecution being present. the matter
is now in the hands Of the Grand Jury.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1869-01-23
No More Executive Nomina-
tions to be Confirmed.
Coal Miners Employed by the
P. q. & A. V. R. R.
on q Strike.
Postponement Of the Searemba
Murder Case.
DAY EP Q r r.
FROM WASHINGTON.

NKw YoRk, Jan. %.
The Herald's Washington special says: A
petition is being circulated in the House,
asking the Senate not to confirm any more
nominations made by tho President this ses
sion. whether they be Republicans or Dem
ocrats. 1t has already received the sigma
lures OF nearly all the Republican members
OF the House, and will, it il expected, be
laid before the Senate 4 ito executive ses-
sion, with the nane Of every Republican in
the House attached to It,
It is understood that this movement hat
the sanction Of General Grant, and was
started by his particular friends in the House