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TELEGRAPHIC.
WASHINGTON,
Virginia Admitted into the
Union.
Discussion Of the Federal
Finances.
The Nashville and Decatur
Road in Congress.
BfOther-in-LaW COrbin to
Appear before Com
mittee.
WASHINGTON.
Contested EIections.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The House Com
mittee on Elections have decided to remain
for the examination of the credentials of
Mr. Porter, on account of his alleged dis
loyal record of Mr.. Seager, by reason of
the question of the right of Virginia to
send Representative at large; of Messrs.
Brooks and Mckenzie, because their seats
are contested.
The credential of the remainder of the
delegation will be reported fayorably at
once, subject to their taking the usual
oath. 1t is expected that no objection will
be made to the swearing in of the Senators
without reference oftheir credentials to the
COMMITTEES on Judiciary.
The Coal Question.
The Committee on Ways and Means to-
day had before them a proposition to ad-
NIT all coal free of duty. 1t was agreed to-.
Yeas-Hcoper, Allison, Maynard, Brooks,
and Marshall. Nays-Kelly Mccarthy,
B lair and Schenck-4.
This subject caused a good deal of ex-
Citement. 1t is probable that Maynard
will change his vote to the negative
Van WYck.
Some time ago the Committee on
Elections decided to report in favor of
giving the seat now occupied by Mr.. Green
to Mr.. Van Wyck, of New York, the con-
testant; but, on further consultation, it is
said they have directed both parties to ex-
anime the votes in the contested district.
On TO Richmond
Prince Arthur has promised to visit
Richmond before returning to Europe, but
declined the present invitation. The
Prince and suite to-day visited the Treasu-
ry Department, and were escorted by Sec
Rotary Boutwell, through the building.
Fun Ahead
Mr.. J. X. Willard and Mr. Martin, of
the firm of Smith, Gould, Martin & Co.,
and Mr. Cover, of New York, were exam
ined by the Committee on Banking and
Currency. Mr.. Corbin is expected to
morrow or the day after.
The Isthmus.
In response to resolution HERETOFORE
passed, the President sent a message to the
House to-day, inclosing letter from the
Secretary of the Navy, in which the latter
says no appropriations for the Navy have
been directed to the Survey of the Isthmus
of Darien. The act of Congress, approved
July %, 1866, appropriated $40, 900 for the
purpose of surveying the Isthmus with
view to the construction Of a ship canal
The Comptroller of the Currency has
issued notice TO National Banks requiring
them to forward to his Office in New York,
a report of their condition, as shown by
their books at the close of business on the
22d inst
Our HIaCkbird.
The President sent to the Senate to-day
the nomination of Joseph H. Blackburn,
for Marshal of the Middle District Of Ten
ueSSee.
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HOUSE.

The Nashville and Decatur Road.
Mr.. Arnell offered a resolution calling
for information as to payments made by
the Nashville and Decatur Railroad Of
Tennessee for materials purchased from
the Government. Adopted.
Another Pacific Leech on thc Treas
ury.
Mr. Wheeler introduced a bill author
izing the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany to issue its bonds for the construction
Of its road and to secure the same by
mortgage. Referred.
Naval
Mr.. ScLofeld, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported bill for reorgani-
cation of the Navy. Recommitted.
Another OF Uncle Sans widows.
Mr.. BENJAMIN, of Missouri, introduced a
bill granting pension of $50 month to
the widow of Major-Gen. Jas. A. Mower.
Mr.. Farnsworth remarked that twas 60
ing beyond any precedent yet established,
to give pension, except in case where an
officer died IL consequence of wounds re-
ceived, or disease acquired in the army,
and the bill should be sent to a committee.
Mr.. Benjamin said that he hadintroduced
it at the request of the President and the
General of the Army He withdrew the
bill.
uOre Land for Railroads.
BIr Bates introduced a bill granting
lands to Arkansas and Missouri for a rail-
road from the Mississippi to the Arkansas.
Referred.
League Island.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton of the League Island Navy Yard Bill.
Speeches were made in its support by
Myers, ONeill, and Reading. The morn
ing hour having expired at two o'clock
the bill went over until tomorrow.
Defining an Oath.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill to amend an
act passed yesterday for the admission of
Virginia; providing that the word cath,
wherever it occurs, shall be construed as
including an affirmation.
The Speaker suggested that, as no Off
cial information had been received of the
act having become a law, that the bill lie
on the table for the present Mr.. Davis
acceded.
The South Carolina Seuts
Mr. Burdett, from the Committee on
Elections, called up the report OF April last,
on the contested election case from the
Fourth Congressional District of South
Carolina, declaring A. S. Wallace untitled,
priBla .fdcte, to sit
The question was discussed pro and con
by Messrs, Burdett, Randall, Burr, Mar
shall, Cessna, Bowen, White, Stinson and
Pettis.
Finally the debate closed and a resolu-
tion-offered as an amendment by the mi
nority of the committee, Messrs Randall
and Burr-that neither claimant wss en-
titled to seat, was adopted-yeas 1o3,
nays -.
After a good deal of technicalties, the
subject was laid on the table, and a resolu-
ton committing the question to the
Election Committee, to be examined on
its merits, was offered by Mr.. Butler, of
Massachusetts,, and agreed to.
Recess was then taken till the evening
session, which is for debate only.
Evening Session.
At the evening session not more than
dozen members were present. Mr.. Nc
Creery occupied the chair. After speeches
by Mr.. johnson against Chinese immigra-
ton, Heat on Southern politics, and Prosser,
Hawley and Fukellbury, the House adj
iourned.
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ENGLAND.
OueenlH SuaSiOn.

LONDON, Jan. 25.-In consequence of
the pressure brought to bear by the
Queen, the Duke of Cambridge has with
drawn his resignation as Commander in
Chief.
Eight Hours.
The miners in Cheshire, Lancashire and
North Wales have struck for the reduction
of day work to eight hours.
Conseorated.
The new Bishop of Oxford was conce-
Grated at West Minister Abbey to-day.
Greek Arch Bishop Lycorgus was present.
WOrkIngmen.
Announcements are out for a working
mems meeting to promote a closer union
in England and her colonies. Earl Gray
will make speech. Carlysle, Mills, and
Tennyson express sympathy with the
movement.
Dominican.
The Stock-Board has placed the Domini-
can loan, negotiated last year by President
BaeZ, on its list.
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of the State shall be subject to the pay
ment of poll taxes and to the performance
of military duty, within such ages as may
be prescribed by law. Provided, That
the General Assembly shall have power to
enact laws requiring voters to vote in the
election precincts in which they may re-
side, and laws to secure the freedom of
elections and the purity of the ballot-box."
Mr.. A. Blizzard thought that this ques-
ton was long since settled by the highest
tribunal known in the world-the sword.
He was surprised that gentlemen should
open it again-as well might they decide
that the negro was slave as to deny that
he was free; if he was free, then citizen
ship followed, they could not deny it. He
besought the young men who were urg-
ing the minority report, to be careful,
they were treading on dangerous ground.
Why open those bloody wounds to bleed
afresh. As well might they deny the
right of suffrage to the emigrant from the
Green Isle of the Ocean, as to the negro,
who was among them. Let them endeavor
to raise and elevate him. Here in this
country success depended on merit
alone, and the African might rise to the
lOftiest position of the Caucasian, if he
had merit, but otherwise he would never
rise. He was not afraid of negro equality,
and did not believe that it would be en-
tailed by political equality. He intended
to do right whatever might be the conse-
quences. He urged the Convention to
consider this question calmly and delib-
erately, to act wisely, for the arm of the
General Government was ready, if they
violated the highest organic law of the
land, the Constitution of the United States,
to be stretched out to punish.
Mr.. Carter said he believed he stood
almost alone in the delegation from the
eastern end of the State in the opinion
which he held He believed the negro
was unable to exercise the right of suf-
frage rightly and well, either for himself
or his country. 1t was madness to think
of investing this poor degraded race with
power over the lives and liberty of the
people. He would as soon think of |
clothing the children of five years of age
with the sacred right He was the friend |
of the colored man, always had been. He
looked to the future and he would tell them
that if this right to vote were placed in |
their hands, the day was not far distant |
when all these hills would be stained with |
the blood of the African. He would |
never consent to do anything which would |
bring down ruin on their heads. If the /
right to vote were placed in the hands of
the negro he would hold the balance of
power in Tennessee, and he was unwilling
TO trust his life and liberty in such hands.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Carriers |
speech, it being then $50 P. NJ, the Con-
vention adjourned.
CORRECTION.
In yesterdays report typographical
error made Mr. Williamson say that he
did not think the fifteenth amendment
prohibited the State from voting upon
negro suffrage. 1t should have read
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VIRGINIA
Another star in the SPnngIcd
Hammer.

Hammer.
RICHMOND, Jan. PA salute Of one
hundred guns was fired on the Park to-
dav, in honor of the admission of the
State. About five thousand persons were
present, two-thirds colored. National
flags were raised on the custOm-hOuse and
capitol.
Governor Walker spoke a few minutes,
congratulating the people on the admis-
sion, and predicting a glorious future for
the State.
speeches from Wash, Jeff and other
WORTHLESS.
A COlOred Conservative and a number
of colored Republicans made political
speeches, the burden of the latter being
that if the State did not follow the spirit
of the reconstruction acts she would be
put back as a territory.
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Gone 80 Move thc Capital.
PORTLAND.


PoEILANu, Me-, Jan. pa messenger
arrived thi, evening from Cape Elizabeth,
and reports firing at sea, which some
think is from the Peabody fleet.
A northeast storm prevails; weather
ycIv thick
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The EleCfiOnH.

The elections are still in progress else
where, to fill vacancies in the Cortes in
Madrid.
The Marquis of Rivoli is a candidate
for the seat of Marshal ScranO.
At the closing of the polls last night he
had received 19, 900 votes, while the Re
publican candidate, Quessali, had 49,
600, and the Carlist candidate 5000
votes. The elections here will continue
three days longer
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SPAIN.


MADRID, Jan. 25.-The report that the
Duke of Montpensier had been returned
TO the Cortes from OviedO, was
premature. The election there is not
ended. The Republican candidate run
ming against the Duke is now ahead and
the defeat of the latter is considered GER
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Sunnoscd Murder.
EuEounded.
BUFFALO,.
cmOnstratiVe.

BUFFALO, Jan. 25.-ExteRsive prep ara
tons are being made for a great Fenian,
military and civic demonstration in this
city on Saturday next.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, Jan. 25.-At the trial of Prince
Bonaparte, Deputy Gambotta will appear
for the family Of Victor Noir.
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ST. LOUIS.


LOssCs Dy EirC and WaICT.
ST Louis, Jan. 25.-Thc loss by fire
of steamers connected with the trade of
S. Louis, during the last year, is esti-
mated at $3.50, 600; 10y sinking $500, 600;
Ivy other accidents $3.50, coo; 10y accidents
40 bargcs 100000; total $4,000, 900.
The above losses include damage 10 car
GOES.
Ssonc 80 Move tI.o Capital.
l. L. Rcaycs, the National Capital
mover, left for Washington to-day.
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Ohinchilla Over Coets.
Edreden Beaver Over Coats
Esquemaux Beaver Over
Coats.
French Beaver Over Goa 8,
English Beaver Over Coat
Light Weight Cashmere
Over Coats,
Light Weight Melton Over
Coats
Water Proof Over Coats,
Labrador Beaver OV'r Coats.
Elegant Dress Over Coats.
English Beaver Capes.
Extra Long Chinchilla Over
Goats.
Large Size Over Goats.
Boys and, Youths ov el
Goats.
Shaker Flannel Shirts and
Drawers.
Derby Ribbed Shirts and
Drawers.
Fine English MeriRo Shirt;
and Drawers,
Fine Canton Flannel Shirt
Walking Canes, Umbrellas
French Travelling Bags, Sol
Leather Trunks, &c,
j. A. j. ROSE,
30 PzSIie Square,
70 sod
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CHICAGO.
4 SuDrrinr SIrIkP.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-The strike of the
Swedish labOrers on the Lake Superior
Railroad has ended, and nearly all Of them
have returned to their work at reduced
wages, $50 per day. There was no
blood shed and no shanties burned, as re-
ported.
4 Sensation.
The trial Of Mrs. Dix, for killing her
husband in May last, was commenced at
Rockford. H.. to-day The courthouse
was packed to its utmost capaclty-numbers
of ladies were present The prisoner is in
such feeble health as to render It necessary
to carry her in and ont Of the courthouse
in a chair sympathy Is very strong in heE
favor.
The circumstances of the case viii be re-
membered that she and her husband had
been separated. He paid her a visit for
the purpose Of obtaining a reconciliation.
During the interview she suddenly drew a
pistol and shot him dead; she was quite i'll
at the time, it being within a week after
the burial Of her child. Her friend claim
that she was insane.
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NEW YORK,

Inc Mutu1l admiration Oh Princess
New York, Jan. 25.-John A Dix, NJ
II. Grinnco, August Belmont and others
have rendered Prince Arthur the compli-
ment of a ball in this city, at his con
YenienCc.
UHc Cause CeicbrC.
The celebrated case of Judge Fullerton
is to be moved for trial at the February
term of the United States Court
GarrOtcd or Wall Street in Midday.
John NJ. Wood, Of North Adams,
Mass, was garrOted in the building No.
50 Wall street, at , O'Clock this afternoon,
and robbed of certificate check for
$4,000, obtained shortly before from
Jay Cooke & Co.
Supposed Murder.
Ira c. Gardner and wife, accused of the
murder of Capt. Alexander, have been
committed to the TOmbs to await the re-
suit of chemical analysis by Prof. DOre-
mus of the stomach Of the supposed muir
dered man.
JuEOunded.
The report that the men in the Susque-
hama shops of the Erie Railroad have
joined the Jersey City strikers is IN
founded
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NAVAL.
Another OF uncle Sans widows.

Mr.. Schofeld, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported bill for reorgani-
cation of the Navy. Recommitted.
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ton to reconsider the vote rejecting the
bill authorizing certain funds to be re-
funded to the Cleveland Bank which had
been unlawfully collected.
The Senate then adjourned till tomorrow
at IL A. NJ.
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CORRECTION

In yesterdays report a typographical
error made Mr.. Williamson say that he
did not think the fifteenth amendment
prohibited the State from voting upon
negro suffrage. 1t should have read
fO3JrfopDfb
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Our RIncIIhirri.

The President sent to the Senate to-day
the nomination Of Joseph H Blackburn,
for Marshal of the Middle District Of Ten
NASSAU
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FURNISHIHG GOODS |

EoUAL TO ANY to be found the
United States
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House was called to order at 9
o'clock, Mr.. Speaker Perkins in the chair
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Senate amendment to House resolution,
directing the Comptroller to borrow money
to pay Ward & Briggs, was concurred in.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-03
IN MEMORIAM.

Died on Thursday morning, December /, 1870
from injuries received at the fire Graver street
between Carondelet and BarOnne streets, while il
the discharge Of his duty, JOHN D. NICHOLSON
aged twenty-seven years. native Of New York
and member of Philadelphia Fire Company No. a.
The undersigned committee, on behalf OF the
officers and members of Philadelphia Steam Fire
Company No IA, appointed by the Chair to draft
suitable resolutions expressive of regret Cor the
sudden and violent death of a loved cOmrade, who
was summoned without warning. while in the dis
charge OF his duties a fireman. into the presence
of our Great Creator, have resolved
That in the death Of our late comrade. JOHN d.
NICHOLSON, this company has sustained an IRE.
parable loss. and the whole Fire Department good
and useful member; and that in his brief inter
course with this company, a member, he had
endeared himself to every one of Us by his many
good qualities, and by the attentive interest he al
ways displayed in everything that would further
The prosperity OF his fire company.
BE it further resolved That while we deplore the
untimely death of our young member and friend
and would offer all the consolation in power to
soften the grief OF his afflicted relatives still we
can only suggest to them that Nick has earned the
right, by his devotion to duty. to wear the mar.
tyrs crown; and let trust that his great and no.
BILE soul has been transported from this troubled
world to the realms Of bliss there to forever rest.
BE it resolved, That this company wear the usual
badge Of mourning for thirty days; and that these
resolutions be published in all the New Orleans
papers. with request that the New York papers
please copy-spread upon the minutes of the com.
pany. and copy be sent TO the family of the de-
ceased. JOHN CONNORS.
Chairman of Commute.
WYNNE ROGERS,
d.. w: CLANCY.
JOHN H. REEFS,
EUGENE KING,
WILLIAM BARCLAY
deS 1t W J. GRADY.
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take their seats, then the trouble began
to assume serious proportions The
Times knows this as well as we do. These
initial acts are charged with the entire cul-
pability in the premises, and the evidence
declares it. What followed after was the
whirlwind that succeeded the wind.
Parties planted storm and it almost
blew their scalps off Who set this mad
ness afoat is denoted by the testimony,
and as that has been published in the
Times, the antdote has gone with the
poison.
Now, if other parties took advantage Of
tie trouble to do their devilish wicked
ness, let them be secured and punished
Fortunately, there was not much real
damage done, but the escape from fire
does not justify us in tolerating the in
cendiary. If We are to have peace, let
justice prevail. And in order to the pre-
valence Of justice, let the truth, and the
whole truth, be told, without regard to
class, and then let the sword fall on the
guilty, be he black or white.
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u NEW dRIH1Ns REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1870

to serve its purpose. We hope it will
never serve Is precedent, even though
the present Legislature be succeeded by
one of the Democratic persuasion
Whatever complaints grumblers may
make that the levees cost too much money,
The fact cannot be denied that the Missis-
sippi has been kept within its banks "a
feat which our predecessors were unable
at all times to accomplish. AS to the mat
ter Of profits to the contractors, we are
glad to learn that they are satisfactory.
They obtained their contrncts by means of
fair competition, and may be persuaded,
next year, to lower the prices still further.
What course may be taken by the specu-
lators in warrants, we neither know nor
care. 1t is matter of Indifference to us
whether Smith & Co. or Jones & Co. shall
be the lucky brokers who first approach
Mr.. Dubuciet's window after payment
to the credit of the leyee fund has been
made into the State treasury. That is for
the spectators and their attorney. the
Times, to look after.
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TO STEAMBOAT BARRIERS AND
OTHERS,
S r + A MBOAT POR Il T. Il S.

OFFICE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY NAVIGATION
Company, Of the South aud West, ,
New Orleans, September "a. 1870
The undersigned will receive proposals directed to
the care Of JAMES MACK, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio
until the FIFTEENTH OF NOVEMBER, next, at
twelve o'clock NJ, for bids for the sale of the TWO
BAGGAGE-ROOM, during the life time of the
Steamboat now building on Captain d. DeHaven's
plans, by James Mack, Esq.,, at his shipyard, near
Cincinnati Ohio.
The FIXTURES and FrrT1NG-Cp Of the Bath
rooms, Barber Shops and Baggagc-Room are TO be
at the expense Of the bidder
Tie awards will b made to the highest bidder,
on the following terms and conditions, 10 wit
One-fourth % of the amount bid is to be paid
into the hands Of James Mack, ESQ.,, within ten (lO)
days after the award is made; onefourth at the
time of the launch Of the boat, and tie balance
Onehak In notes. satisfactorily Endorsed, at three
~ and six (6) months from the date Of the day
which the boat starts on her first regular trip
On the first and second payments made to James
Mack, Esq., he will allow interest, at the rate of
eight 80 per cent per annunl from the date of the
payment until the date Of the day on which the
boart starts on her first regular trip and will bind
himself for the prompt return of the money so paid
ill the event Of any failure on the part ri the
builders. or the Mississippi Valley Navigation Com
pany, Of the South and West.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
or any proposals which he may consider TOO low.
For further information apply to JAMES MACK,
Esq, or at the Office Of the company.
B. BLOOMFIELD,
sea- 5t2p eOSa General AGENT
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UNION LEAGUE CLUB HOUSE.
l. c. LEVI,
los. Canal street.

Having removed to his New Store, No. lO8 Canal
street, three doors from the corner of St. Charles
street, would respectfully invite examination to
his elegantly fitted up establishment and choice
and beautiful stock. which consists in part of
JEWELRY, DIAMONDS WATCHES, SILVER
WARE AND PLATED WARE, Etc.
His assortment of Marble, Verde Antique aud
Fancy Work is also very beautiful and rare
etc, can not be surpassed in the South.
All kinds of precious stones set to order. Silver
Ware made to order. WATCHES and CLOCKS
REPAIRED BY THE BEST WORKMRN.
Having secured the services Of Major william c.
Driver, 80 well known in connection with the
jewelry business of this city, he asks the atten.
ton Of the friends Of that gentleman to his
stock.
Mr.. Louis Kaufman still presides over the Watch
Department OF the house. nO27 I'm Up