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pated, or may aid or participate, In
resurrection or rebellion against the
United States or any State, or such as
shall be convicted of treason, felony,
or infamous crimes"
Boutwell, declined to allow it to be
offered.
Bingham spoke ten minutes In ad-
vocacy of his proposed amendment.
Woodward spoke fifteen minutes
In advocacy of an Amendments which
he had desired to submit. He de-
clared that it was a historical or ira
dictionary principle in Pennsylvania
politics. that the African was an
alien and barbarian, and which should
have no act or part In the work Of the
Government.
Boutwell, offered a resolution that
the rules be suspended and the recess
end, the evening session of to-day
be dispensed with, and that the
House proceed Immediately to vote on
the pending amendments and the
Senate joint resOlutiont, without dila-
tory motions.
Lanott moved, at 4 o'clock, that
the House adjourn, the only dilatory
motion permissible before putting the
question on the Suspension of the
rules. The House refused to adjourn.
The rules we're suspended-yeas
1873. nays 81 and the resolution
adopted. The vote was first taken on
Logan's amendment. which was re-
jected-yeas Il. nays 81.
Bingham's amendment was then
agreed to-yeas 90, nays 20.
Shellabarger withdrew his amend
ment.
The Senate resolution, as amended,
was passed-yeas 140, nays 33.
Schenck gave notice that he would
try to have disposed of, on Monday,
the bill to strengthen the public
credit.
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NASHVILLE.
Body OF Detective BarmOYe Found
governor BrOWBlOW's PrOclama-
tIOR Excltes UneasIness-
Anticipated.

NASHVILLE, February 21-Y Yester-
day afternoon, negro man called on
Major Fredericks, commander of a
detachment of u. s. troops stationed
at Columbia, and informed him that
the dead body of a white man had
been discovered In Duck River, two
aud a half miIessouth west from Co
lumbia. Major Fredefioks sent a
squad of soldiers to designate the
spot, who returned with the body last
night. Upon examination it proved
to be that of Detective Barmore, who
was taken from a railroad train at Co
lumbia month since by masked men.
A rope was round the neck, the end
forming a moose, as If it had been
tied to something. The hands were
tied behind the back with a linen
handkerchief. A valuable diamond
ring was on one finger. He was evil
IDENTIFY not murdered for money. A
eoroner's inquest was held over the
body to-day. t
The proclamation of Gov. Brown
low, declaring martial law in the
counties of Ogerton, Jackson, Mau-
ray, Giles. Lawrence, Gibson, Madi-
son and Haywood, ordering General
Cooper to send militia to them, which
was published to-day, excites much
uneasiness. Thoughtful men fear it
is the commencement of serious trou-
bles in Tennessee. Gen. Cooper is
an experienced soldier, and may
avoid the danger apprehended.
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INDIANA LEGiSLATURE.
Summary Of Proceedings for Feb. 10.

INDIANAPOLIS. February 49,
The afternoon session of the Senate
was nearly consumed in the discus
sion OF a resolution of inquiry as to
the authorship OF a letter in yester-
days Cincinnati Commercial, signed
largo" and whether he had a
seat upon the floor of the Senate.
1t was finally passed. Judge Hughes
took occasion to deliver a perfect
storm OF lnvectlves upon the author,
Mr.. Lozier. who was present.
A proposition was submitted from
two.capitalists of this city, proposing
TO give eighty thousand dollars for
University Square.
A resolution to fire a national sa-
lutte on ti.t 22d inst. was passed.
The Senate adjourned until to-mor-
row morning.
In the House a circular letter,
signed by the Auditor of Madison
County and the Clerk of Fayette
County, directed to county officers,
asking fer assessments to prevent the
passage of the proposed bills for cut
ting down the salaries, was laid before
the House, and resolution was pass.
ed for the investigation of the matter
Several Senate bills for fixing the
times for holding the Courts in differ.
.ent counties, and others of an entirely
local character, were passed.
The Senate joint resolution against
the passaga of any act of Congress
specially legalizing coin contracts
was passed.
The joint resolution for Southern
District Court at Evansville was laiC
on the table,
Senate bill to amend sections Ii;
and l34 of the act relating to the set
tieml mt of decedents' estates wa
passed.
Senate bill to extend the time o
Township Trustees to two years wa
laid on the table.
The House adjourned until Monday
afternoon.
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nation would be benefited by such a
difference in wishing to give General
Grant fair play and an opportunity 70
serve the country. By a generous
and magnaBimOus policy raised far
above the atmosphere of the radical
party, he should vote to repeal the
bill. asrs .aa
Robertson was in favor of the re-
peal of the Tenure-of Office Act. 1t
had been necessary at the time OF its
enactment, but it was no longer neces-
sary, and to refuse to repeal it would
be to manifest a want of confidence
In General Gfant. ta es@ RM
Howe opposed the repeal. The
argument that the act should be re-
pealed because General Grant could
be trusted, had no effect upon him,
because be had advocated its passage.
originally, not on the. ground that
johnson could not be trusted, but
because he regarded that as an oppor-
tune time to remedy great mistake of
the first Congress. 1t was true no
evil resulted from trusting the first
President with the power of removal
at will. 1t was also true that on the
fourth of next March there would be
inaugurated a President not unlike
the frst-a man who, by dint of
achievement of a few years, inspired
the whole country with unlimited con-
fdence in his honesty, purity of pur-
pose, and his ability 10 carry them out
Of danger, and it was no wonder that
Senator's aud others should be willing
to trust with him extraordinary power
But we have had no guarantee that
future Presidents would be like Gen.
Grant He was in favor of keeping
the TeBure-of1 office Act upon the
Statute Book as a declaration of the
true measure Of Presidential power
in this direction under the Constitu
ton. 9
The COMMITTEES on Commerce re-
ported, with an amendment, the House
bill to repeal the act of March I'd,
1867, regulating the disposition of
fines and penalties and forfeitures re-
ceived under the laws relating to
customs, and to amend certain acts
for the prevention and punishment
of frauds on the revenue, and for the
prevention Ofsmuggling. The amend
ment restricts the repeal to the second,
third, and fourth sections Of said act.
Sherman, from the Committee on
Finance, reported a bill to allow the
City National Bank, of New Orleans,
and the Second National Bank, of
Plattsburg, to change their names.
Ramsey introduced a bill authori
zing the claim Of Minnesota for lands
for the support of a State University.
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General Lersundi Issues
Another Proclamation.
The Body of Detective Bar
more Found.
Gov. BrownIow's Procla-
nation.
It Excites Uneasiness and
Fears cf Trouble.

HAVANA, Feb. 81. = The time
mentioned in the proclamation of
Captain General Lersundi, granting
amnesty to all rebels who would lay
down their arms and submit to the
Government has expired. Another
proclamation has been issued still
offering forgiveness to all those who
will leave the cause of the insurgents,
excepting the leaders and those con-
victed of crime.
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ST. LOUIS.
Geld Weather I'm OmAha-The s. w.
Pacific Railroad - Washlngt0n's
Birthday.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21-A dispatch
from Omaha notices a sudden change
IN the weather, with a northwest wind
aud the mercury at 100 above zero
aud sinking. A rain here last night
turned to sleet this morning, and it
has been growing colder ali day, and
will freeze smartly tonight.
Dispatches from Jefferson City say
the investigation of the affairs OF the
Southwestern Pacific Railroad is de-
cidedly in favor of the company. The
report o. the Committee will be pre-
sented on Tuesday.
WashiDgton's birthday will be cele-
brated to morrow with parade of the
police, fire department aud various
other societies, members of the city
government, &c.
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EuFopean Market.
CabIa.l

D NitDIt.I LONDON. FEB. %.
CoSsoAs-For money 90; for account 03a
93lz; 81 5 7S5s.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 2O.-Cotton quiet: mid
ding upiapds liz4d Orleans I'd sales of
1900 Dajes. California white wheat los 90 .
red western 0s7dm9s Sd; Western -four 25s
Corn Us for old. aad 30s 6d for new: Oats 3s
5di Barley Is; Peas AIS: Pork 97s: Beer yjs
Lard 96s I. Cheese 76s. Bacon 58s; Spirits OF
petroleum IA; refined Is 10.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 2O.-Bonds closed at
S23z
PAR s, February 20.-Bourse closed firm I;
rentes y francs 42c.
HAVRE Feb. 20 Cotton closed quiet and
steady, at 1865 francs for tres Ordluaire on
thespot, and ES71l francs for low middlings
af1oat.
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LOuIsVille MARKET

BY TeIegraph.l LoUIsvILLm. Feb. 20.
ToBAcCo-Sales OF 104 hogsheads az fuii
CorrON-NZc.
MESS PoRK-Nominal at ss2 50@ss 90.
LARD-20c.
BAcoN-Shoulders i41Sc clear rib sides
l7zc, and clear sides l6e ~
BULK Meats - Shoulders l3<c; clear
i1 rip SIDES l61ac, and clear sides at l7c,
FboUR-g5 6000 90.
. WHEAT-GI 506eI 90.
CORN-60es63c.
OATS-62d65c.
fYE-Sl 459I 49,
s5UGAR-HeW Orleans prlFae lac ana re
hned standard 2ic.
WHfsKY-03g94c.
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NeW Tork Dry GOads MarKel.

= Oht"PH'l INV AOhhs EeD. %
DRY GOODS - The fall In mostly all
makes OF printed calicOes, instead OF giv-
ing stlmuius 70 trade, has underm in ed
commences and buyers are purchasing
witn cautionj but as freight charges TO tile
west nave boen reduced, an improved
demand may be expected Mostly All
popular brands Of prints can be bought Al
i5c, and Lancaster and Oriental at I2J<c
n other descriptions Of cotton goods the
chan8es are trivial, except printing cloths,
Mhlcn are depressed, and not worth more
than SIC, although held at SIC, WOOIen
goods are still inactiVe
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Large. Patent for Lands GRANTED.

WAsHINGToN, February q. = The
largest patent for lands granted for
mauy years, excepting grants to rail
roads, was signed by authority of the
President yesterday. in favor of Jas.
=. Joy, for 113,478 acres Cherokee
Neutral Lands.
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To be Hanged fnr Mnrder.

PITTsBURG. February 21.-Lewis
Lane, eolored. was yesterday SEN
fenced to be hanged for the murder
of his wife. He had been granted a
second trial by the Supreme Court,
but was second time convicted.
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ST.. LOUIS, February 2O.-An ex-
animation of the books of White &
Erickson and Thurmond & Co., to-
bacconists, disclosed the fact that the
former firm have failed to report to
the United States Revenue officer
sales to the amount of $4,000 pounds
of tobacco, on which there is due to
the Government for tax and penalty
81, ,000 Thurmond & Co.'s books
show that they sold 28,5OO pounds
more than they returned, upon which
there's, tax and penalty, due to the
Government $26.600. is ~. "a
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Negro Thief Shot by a Policeman.

MEMPHIS, Feb. q. About dark
last night negro entered store on
Main Street and stole some goods.
He was pursued by the police, and
ordered to halt. Not needing the com
mand, shot was fired at him, which
took effect in his body, causing death
in two hours.
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TELE G E A n.

+ aa
Saturday Nights Dispatches.
Congressional Proceedings.
The Tenure-of-Ofce Bill
Discussed in the Senate.
Suiffsga Question Passed
by lhs House.
News by Atlantic Cable.
Comments of the London
Papers on the Alabama
Treaty.
All Public Meetings in
France Prohibited. s.
Monsp ensier Allowed to
Return to Spain.
-F4f nf zsafD 3
The Revolution in MexEcos
tatFi tzslff a
fatH -ssE
The Government Troops
Capture P1ebla.
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OH N a,
GLAS VA R i.


&Ns
~
JAMES NJ. WAEREN, having ro-pur-
chased hia former interest Of IA. Hennina,
ESQ, and as we have sold our interest in
the CAIRO HOUSE, and also removed our
stock from the old stand no. rs Main st,
thus concentrating our entire resources in
the oommodious lfAHBLE FRONT
BUILDING,
NOg S5 First Street,
We feel assured, we havo Gtclhuos to come
pete with any housa ln tho country.
We receive our 9ueensware alfeel from
the Potterios Of stnnordshirn, England.
via New Orleans and Now York; heuco
pay no second-hand profits which right-
fully bciohg % our customers
Having completed arrangemonis with
MEAKfN BROS. a CO., OF stanni df hire,
England, fof the EXCLUSIVE CONTROL
for tbis mar ltet oftieirceiebratcd Of srOkH
CHINA WARE, We are now propar od Q
supply tho trade.
&c Consult your own interost Us esau-
lining oar stock before purehasing elise
where. iaut
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T@ANCY DYE HOUSE.
F. GRAUPNER,
DYER AND SCOURER

FIFTH STREET, bet. Oak and Cherry
silk, Wool. Cotton, &C, coIored 10 order.
All work warranted, aud any damages
promptly paid. 1na27 dim
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EUROPE.
BY Atlantic telegraph.
ENGLAND.

ENGLAND.
LONDON, February 20-The Stand
ard regrets the rejection of the con.
vention relative to the settlement Of
the Alabama claims. Advances for
a new treaty must come from the
United States. England is now un-
fettered from concessions, and will
only treat hereafter on terms of abso-
lutte equality.
The Times says the present treaty
testi6es the annuity of England. Its
failure does not endanger the friend
illness of the two countries, but rather
serves as a warning in arranging the
points of new convention.
The Post regrets the rejection OF
the treaty on account of the delay il
will occasion IN the restoration OF
friendly relations between Great
Britain and the United States.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, Feb. 20.-The Gauzois says
Monspensier has been permitted to re-
turn to Spain as private citizen.
The recent order of Mr.. FORBADE.
Minister of the Interior, for guarding
against an abuse of the right of the
people to peaeeably assemble, was put
In force yesterday. A public meeting
was contemplated at Mount Parnasse,
an reimbursement of the city. but was
dispersed by the authorities. All
public meetings on Wednesday next
have been positively prohibited. We'd
nesday will be the 21st anniversary of
the second inauguration of Republi-
can Government in France.
Gen. Dix. American Minister, pub
fishes card to day, denying the story
that has been extensively circulated
that he had recently made e speech
svmpathizing with the Greeks in the
matter at issue with Turkey. The
General calls attention to the fac
that the policy of America has been
that Of non-interference with Euro
paan political affairs, and affirms that
this is and has been his policy.
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7 haze a splendid stocb Of Clothing
for Boys from 10 20 gcafg old, oa
aohich I 1oiH make a reduction of 10
per cent tor thirty days.
de0 #H
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INSURANCE.

Dwelling Houses insured for a term OF
years at greatly reduced rates.
Three Years at Ute Price of Too.
FFUe Years at the Price of Three.
The New York herald., 1869-03-20

the expense Of the company II they shan fan 70 con
struct and repair them. fhe cost 70 be deducted
from the sums In his hands due It.
Agreement 70 furnish room ae tno poetai sc.o-
graph ofices for the employees and instruments o. sne
For monthly payment Of the amount due the COM
That the rates shall be reduced BY the Postmas-
ter General from time to time, PROVIDED Inc pronss
per cent on cost OF $500 for each mile OF wire
Section nve nxes the rate OF postage ON eacn mes-
sage OF twenty words at nve cents -, -
Sections six and seven defines the duueS Oh
posrnasters and dxes penalties Dy nhes anu III
Section eight prescribes returns to be made 70 the
Postmaster General by the contracting party. ara
gives it the benefits OF the acts Of 1853. Section nine
necessary rules. Sections ten, eleven and Twelve
incorporate the United States Postal Teiegrapn
Company, with power TO contract VITA tne rostmhS
ter General for the performance OF the p0sta tele
graph service required by the act its capital
to 5000 for each mile Of wire owned by the company
Section thirteen requires the company chartered Dy
the bill to make q contract aI the rates before
named, II no bid Is received fol less sum. anu II
the Postmaster General shall offer to make the con-
tract with them In case they refuse tnen 80 much
OF the act relates to the incorporation OF the com
pany shall be void. Section thirteen authorizes
Congress to alter or amend the act.
IRON the Philadelphia Press, March 49, ]
The bill to establish postal telegraph system was
reported unanimously by the Senate Committee FeD-
ruary 81 This bill Is one in which every lntengent
citizen of the United States Ii deeply ana directly
interested. He may not use the wires often or
heavily himself but every day he reads ana pr0nts
by the dispatches Of the daily journals Now, II we
can procure our kilograms for half OF the enormous
rates we pay at present, we can AFFORD to furnish
just twice as many, and this Is the pr0nt OF the gen
eral community.
The New York herald., 1869-03-20
YACHTING At THE AMTIpODfs.

SYDNEY, Jan. I, 1859.
The yachting season has now fairly commenced,
during the past month several exciting contests
have taken place among the graceful little craft that
hoist the colors OF the Royal Sydney Yacht cub.
The one OF most interest and importance
was, of course the race between the
Mstral and the xarifn, to which have
already alluded in previous letters to the HERALD.
The Mistra mas been built on the best English lines;
she IL about fifty or sixty tons burden and no cx-
pense has been spared in making her model OF all
that IL graceful swift and seaworthy In naval arch
lecture. The xarlfa is yacht OF about the same
tonnage, and has for two seasons been the crack
yacht OF the squadron. She Is built purely Aus
tralian model and on an entirely novel principle OF
alike-both slope slightly down towards the water
and her keel which II is said gives her the enormous
speed she possesses, ~ In shape peculiar and re-
markabe a. to be understood only by inspection
The xarifa and small yacht OF ten tons. named the
been built on this singular model and botn nave SO
far beaten everything built with English lines that
they haye had the opportunity to contend against.
Australians naturally feel patriotic pride In these
ugly but speedy and fast sailing vessels.
The present race was an extremely fair ono until
managed TO forge steadily ahead OF her aniagouisI
The Mistra, however unfortunately lost her topsaiI
the match therefore failed to be decisive est of ns
merits OF the two vessels although the stakes were
won by the Xariia Little doubt, however, remained
IN the minds 0 Impartial spectators that the latter
fully deserved her victory aud would have gained II
even u the hstral had not met with an accident.
On Boxing Day, however another and less equvo.
cal trial OF their relative merits was afforded. Both
were entered Tor tue Double Bay regatta; both were
sailed sailed ny experienced yachtmen and manned by
smart crows aud the result has again been IN favor
OF tne Aariia while the Australian built on the same
model carried OFT the prize for the third class yachts
Australians are now iubilant over the victory Of
tneir new models, and 10 Ia not unlikely that either
the Narifa or some vessel built on the same
modei WIN shortly be sent 70 England and America
TORY her fortune against the world.
The New York herald., 1869-03-20

part Of the Mkado Is said to be the increasing per-
Psxitiss Of hs ioIegn Selssiors Dy the sa noxslT g
gard 70 foreign commerce. exchanges, 3c, nom the
daily ncreasing collision N progress between tho
ing immobility OF this Eastern empire. 9N
The Mikad0 II under some monetary oDhgauone 70
the r se ias Tycoon and
also lately negotiated loan from the Oriental Bank,
through the English Minister, Sir Harry Parkes who
other acts Of similar nature, here joculariy styled
From the course indicated by this mooted visit to
you it may be presumed the Mikado Is not without
apprehension OF some Interior motives on the part
OF some Of the Powers named, especially when we
see It advanced in journal OF one of those Powers,
"that they must be his protectors, both from IN
ternal and external enemies."
policy-a policy well understood here-coupled with
the public spirit energy OF character and enterprise
Of her people, has earned for herself IN the iar East
The treaty ports not yet formally opened to COM
merce are Jeddo and Negata both OF which maze
opened SOON lind that the people OF these places
universally welcome and favor the foreigner ana
are willing and anxious to trade with HIM, any din.
culties experienced being with some retainers OF
mobiles attached to very few OF the lesser princes
invidlous to foreigners.
pointed by the Mkad0 Inspector OF the Navy Yard AZ
Hiogo subsequent to his resignation here OF the rank
has-througn the innuence OF the resident English
and French Ministers to both OF whose governments
the Japanese Emperor is indebted-been compelled
to vacate that position the Minister OF the former
Power, 1 learn. pleading his Championship Of the
Mikado's lsutsumasl party and the priority OF IN
cumbency Of the English naval training officers en-
gagged by the Japanese government: the Minister Of
the latter, Also their priority In military instruction,
together with the excessveness OF the pay Of the po
ston under the existing state OF the finances OF the
empire.
Il seems, however, that the Japanese governments
Is mulct 0es pOle1ls, for the total amount OF the
agreement entered into for the period Of three years.
between the parties, viz.:-$45,000 #M
On the oath ult. the Mikado and retinue passed
through Yokohama, mainly accompanied BY Ch0-
SIMS men, the chief pers0nages being enclosed in
norimons, being thus secluded from public view: view
On It's passage all war vessels in harb0r
displayed their national ensigns from fore and
mizzen masts, and the japanese nag at the main:
About three O'Clock a royal salute was fred by all
war vessels, also by the fort at Kanagawa..
The Japanese authorities waiving their
exclusveness, had the thoughtfulness to pro-
vide that foreigners should have an oppor-
tunity OF seeing the imperial cortege at
Karensaiva, q position on the tokaido. between
Kanagawa and this place. where platform had
been erected for the purpose, which was availed Of
by the foreign element. The processionsts were
mainly afoot, and. including stoppages, occupied
some three days in passing