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and others, regarding the excellence Of Dr.
Jas. q. keTr's Great System Reno
VatOr.
CoLUMBus o., May /, 1sGo-The undersigned,
having used DR.. JAS O. Kerr's Great System Reno
water, cordially unite In recommending it to the
public as an article Of medicinal virtue. We
have found it at all times to be specific for the
diseases for which It ia recommended AZ Blood
Purifier and Liver Corrective it IL certainly IN
equalled.
Hon. E. H. CASTOR, Mem. House Rep, Butler 60.
Hon. w. ID. HILL, Mem House Rep, Defiance co.
Hon. VIM. LARWILL, Mem House Rep, Ashland.
Hon. II. L. DICKEY, Ohio SEN, Highland and Ross.
Hon. HOMER EVERETT, Ohio Sen, Fremont.
Hon. JONATHAN KENNEY, Ohio Sen, Dayton.
Hon. OKIS. HUGHES, Butler county, Ohio.
AMOS LAYMAN, Chief Clerk Ohio House Rep.
JOHN A. CoCKERELL, First Assistant Clerk Ohio
House Rep.
W. W. WEBB, Editor Crisis, Columbus, Ohio
Hon. E. F. BINGHAM, Atty at Law, Columbus, o.
List OF the Names of some of our
Z Most Prominent CitizOEas who have
used our Medicines:
Geo shinito, s Smith, Gsttisr, VIM Nickel
vie, Jas Rufdn, Judge " Straub Squire Nc
Lean, q stiles, C Clsnsey, Milton Ssyler, Judge
Satin, Truman Handy, Noah B Wells, Samuel
Thomss, ThOs Z Curd, d Handy, Geo Atkin-
son, Edward Hurd, N Forbus, Nat Harris, John
Carter, Ben Churchill, Elias, Frank Clark,
Frank Ernst, Henry Eaton, s Psndery, Chas Il
Marshall, VIM Tcs, John B Cleveland, J Shaddin-
ger, A N Griswold, Southgsts, Johns, Geo W
hecA, george bsrT1nBer, McCaOe, PARISH,
John ". Beesley, A Russell Thos Parish, John
Donavsn, Frank Beresford, Capt Bicksrstaff, r
Lee, Capt Palmer, Q W Rowland, Gen Mo
Groarty, Geo Stacy, Capt D BatchfOrd, Wharfmas-
ter; W Thomas, Postmaster; KGrsted, Dr.
Hickey, VIM Van Name, D Il Mears Geo Denny,
W Sands, Judge Halliday U Commissioner;
s Westherby, Merchant, Fifth and Vine John
DeHan, Commercial College, Pixies Opera House;
Larry II HAzsn, Detective; DR. B White, Methodist
Book Concern; Carter SazlAy, Rsq., No 81 West
Third street.
General ID pos, No. 1872 West FOn<th
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a PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 10, 1870
10 ali yyhO Shall See Thess Presents
directing
WHEREAS, IT HAS BEEN MADE KNOWN TO
w me that foul and strociOus murder was
committed upon the body Of one Thomas SwsrfOrd
colored, at Smyrna, in our county Of Rutherford,
on the night of the lot b inst:
Now, therefore, l, d. W. c. Senter, Governor of
the State Of Tennessee, by virtue Of the power and
authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward Of
$500 to any persOn OF persons who may spprehend
and furnish proof sufficient to convict any one or
all Of the parties concerned IN the murder OF the
Aforesaid Thos. Swarf0rd, and for each conviction
lie or they shall receive the above amount.
In testimony whereof, have heraunto
SGT my hand and caused the great seal
rsEAL.l Of the State to be affixed, at the de-
partment in Nashville, this 18th day Of
January, 1870. d. ". @. SENTER
By the Governor:
A. J. FLETCHER, Secretary OF State.
UNION AND AMERICAN, hurfreesboro Monitor,
and Nelrs and Franklin RsTisv publish the above
seven times. tsnl3-7t
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THE PAIGE METHOD.

DUPILs INSTRUCTED, BY STUDENT UN-
L der Mrs. Paige, in this celebrated method,
which has revolutionized the system Of teaching
the Piano Fortsin Boston and wherever introduced.
This system IL entirely new, easy and thorough.
Information and references can be obtained and
names of pupils entered at r. Dorman's Music
Store jsn30-dsodlw
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In Its POIitissa aoz1dHst.

TIE UEIoS AND AHERncAS WM teks the OonsAt-
tuition and laws fOr ts guide, sdhe-ing 10 the
teachings Of the founders Of our government II
viii guard with vigilance and frmness the rights
Of all the people, urging upon all, moderation, for
beOrsnce and steady adherence to law and order
thereby enabling the people to develop the resour
Cos and advance all ths msteral and othsr interests
{ oar State and common country.
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1870. 1870
Street Sprinkling,

A FTEB CONSULTING MANY O. THE CTTI-
n sens In reference to tia work o. spr1nkling tia
business strests, and alAo many Of the principal
private streets and learning that It would give vary
general Satisfaction, I undertook to do the work,
commencing IN the early part OF 1885, and since
then have invested siderable capital IN the buE
ness in order that 1 might be able to DO ihs work
thoroughly and satisfactorily 10 al, having quite
recently addsd several nav water wagons, making
my facilities for doing the work In future muoa
better than hsrstofors, and, unless interrupted,
shall Be Ebs to eve entire satisfaction this season.
Learning that another party, wishing 10 do the
Sprinkling, and having obtained license for thu
use Of the hydrsnt vss9 In OrdsE to put . stop 30
my doing the work, I y1sh to 10y to the many dti-
zens who have very kindly given ne thetr patron
age FOR tbs ensuing sesEOn, that should Be unable
to procure the uss Of thu hydrsnt VAtS, the work
VIII be dOus RatizfsctOrily notwithstanding, - I
Ahall procure the watsC elssvhers
With gratitude and thanks to the pablis for An
nGE faVors, remain your obedisnt servant,
". aARR1NTaR-
Hsef~sfTa To~pr Ian HS.H
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List OF the Names of some of our
Most Prominent Citizens who have
used our Medicines:

General ID pos, No. 1872 VEST FOH<1h
AzFc0f,
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DR.. JAS. G. FERRIS !
Great System RenOvatOr

Is the Rest BLOOD PURIFIER kn
the World, and will cure all Dis
eases resulting from bad Blood.
Keep y0ur Blood pure, your Liver
kn order, and your Digestive Or
gans In a healthy condition, and
YOu VIII never have any disease.
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Voice from the State Capital.

Testimonials from Ohio Senator'S Representatives
and others, regarding the excellence Of Dr.
Jas. q. keTr'B Great System Reno
VRtOr.
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MADAME DEsHAYEs, FROM PARIS

uAs RETURNED TO NASHVILLE, AND WILL
i devote her time and attention to repairing all
kinds Of Laces. White and black Laces cleaned
and mended equal to new. silk Blonde, Lace Cur
tains and Embroideries done up in the most ele-
giant style
Residence, No. III North Market street
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DECREASE IN NEGRO POPULA-
TEON.

The negro population of Kentucky
in 1860 was 236,167. In 1859 it
was 40, 445. Decrease in nine years
o. 20
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. w a NTED.
LOOK Ar THIS.

A LIBERAL REWARD Is OFFERED BY MRS.
"A Gerard for her little lap dog Netto. She ran
away Snrlstmas eve night, and was picked up in
South Nashville near the Lebanon Pike. she has
white, curly hair and vart on her back, twelve
years old. Any information will be thankfully re-
ceivsd as well as a reward given, if left at Mr..
Pike. IS W. GERHARD.
jan2a Ct
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SYSTEM RENovAToIs

Cures all Diseases arising from Impure Blood, all
Skin Diseases, Liver Complaint, Consumption,
Erysipelas, Dyspepsia Constipation, Piles, Fistula
Headache, Neuralgia, Debihtated Constitutions
Coughs and Weak Lungs, BffiousneEs, Chronic Dr.
arrhea, Cholera Morbus, Fever and Aqua
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RAyK OF TEyyEssEE.

The Legislature has directed public
officers to receive Bank of Tennessee
notes, old issue, for all dues to the State,
taxes and otherwise.
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CORN! CORN! CORN!

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND BURLAP CORN
L Sacks in store and 50 arrive for sale, at manu-
facturers' prices.
Full supply always on hand and subject to sr-
der. J. 4 CARSEY, SON CO.,
ian AH eeEaG Broad snA OOEsga
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Tennessee Manufacturing Company.

A CALL OF TEN DOLLARS PER SNARE OF
"A the Capital Stock of the Tennessee Manufac-
turing Company, payable on the 18th Of February
next, has been made. Shareholders viii pay the
same at the COmpanys Office, No. 40 Public Square.
s. D. MORGAN, Prss't T. d G..
JAMES PLUNKET, Sec'y, eta, stS.
jan 3, 1875 ana tlfsbS
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ACADEMY OF ST. CECILIA.

DARENTs AND GUARDIANS ARE INFORMED
i that the next session Of this institution COM
mences on Tuesday, the first day Of February,
1870. For terms, etc, apply to, or address,
MOTHER SUPERIOR,
Academy of st. Cecilia, Nashville, Tenn.
ian9O-ly
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To the Friends of the Old Union and
American. and others,

We ask tho friends Of the cd UNEos AzS AMzRI
can, and all supporters Of Constitutional liberty
without regard to past party affiliations 70 sd u
In extending our circulation and business, IN the
warfare we are wsgng against Radicalism, its Oor-
ruptions and usurpstions. Speak to your ned
Dor and get him to take tie paper, at least for
esnVssS. Address
10. GEsEFFITH 81 Co,
Nashville, Tam,
Old Union and American Block, corner Cherry
snc Church streets.
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TERMS.

AL papers invariably discontinued at tie szplr
ton Of the time paid for.
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The News Department.

Il = or purpose to continue 70 make the UNION
AND ANrERICAS complete reflex Of the events Of
the dsy-City, State and Foreign.
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For Rent, in Edgefeld,

THREE NEAT COTTAGES, WITH sTABLES,l
Il on Tulip street; one on Shelby avenue; one
brick on Hickory street tCampbell's Row.
INQUIRE Of b. CAMPBELL,
jaA33-lw Ger. woodland sad HskSry sta.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-30
Our Financial and Commercial
Department.

livery department. Of bEERezs has al haLReLk1ts
interest in the markets Of the country, and In It's
financial fluctuations and condition Ths man who
fails to keep himssR properly advised a. 10 the
rise and fsn Of the markets, controlled By the
laws OF demand and supply and the relative eon-
dition Of the currency, exposed to constant loss
and mus. necessarily fA1 behind bis more intelr-
gent and entS-pristng neighborL In order to
make our pspSr valuable as well as interesting, We
shall make this SPECIAL FEATURE Our Dali,
Market Reports, domestic and forsgn, BY tels
graph, and our City Reports, gotten up at hsavy
expense, shall challenge the cOmmendstion Of oul
best business men; while our current Financis
Reports from al the leading money centerz OF the
country shall be fuller than have ever been pub
Hshsd by any other Journal tn Tennessee.
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SALE POSTPONED.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS AT
AUCTION TUESDAY, lst FEB.

VEATMAN, SHIELDS & co WILL SELL A
i great variety OF leading Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, with Trimmings, Notions and Furnishing
Articles, to make attractive sale. We respect
fully ask the attendance Of dealers. jan3OH
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NO MORE DUST.

T TAKE PLEASURE IN NOTIFYING THE
i public that on Monday next, I will commence
sprinkling the streets, and from that date there
will be no dust on any Of my streets. Respect
fully, -..- n. J. DODS0N.
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Valuable Water Power & Real Estate
FOR SALE.

TTNHB UNDERSIGNED Will. SELL THE vALUA
Il Bile Water Power and (eight hundred acres Of
land connected and lying round it, known IS Also
mia, on the line Of the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad, near Estill's Springs Az Water Power,
this has some advantages over any other in the
State 1t is immediately the line Of the Railroad
in good grain and cotton country.
For manufacturing, the cotton can be bought in
the seed. The fall is about Is feet the river max
ing circuit Of AZ miles, aud coming back so that
the entire stream can be turned by cut, which
is made through a solid rock The ate can never
be the least at ected by high water.
This Water Power is the most celebrated, and
best known as valuable power Of any in the State
The lsnd all lies well and the most Of 1t Ia bottom
land. just at this time a trade can be made with
me by which the purchaser can make the Water
power clear. My Agents at Nashville are
8IESSRS. WALKER WALKER,
naE=Iif A s. COLYAR
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

A PARTY WITH SMALL CAPITAL WANTED
N to establish an agency for frst-class Shuttle
Sewing Machine. Address J. Z. B., Office Of this
paper. jan30-1t
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A g a R D.

7 DESIRE TO ANNOUNCE TO MI FRIENDS
Il throughout the State Of Tennessee, thst am
in the Dry Goods House of r T. KIRKPATRICK,
College street. where I desire to see them re-
spectfuIly solicit their patronage, feeling fully
sured that the hns Of goods viii have the pleasure
Of exhibiting is not surpassed IN extent and els-
gsnce in this market, and will be sold at prices low
enough to give entire satisfaction. II any wish
goods and cannot do not visit the city, they may
be assured that viii give prompt personal attsD-
ton to their orders. 3. ?. ROY.
tlnIG-0
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HousE on REpREsENrArrrrs.

oenate DlII authorlzlng the Corporation
Of Brownsville TO issue railroad bonds, be-
ing the special order, passed third reading,
with the adoption of an amendment offered
by Mr.. Rhea authorizing the corporate
authorities of Nashville to issue coupon
bonds to the amount of $500, 900, to liquid
ate the Indebtedness of the city.
House bill exempting manufacturing
companies with a capital of $4,000 from
taxation WAS laid on the table.
House bill defining the rights of married
women was discussed at length, but no de-
cisive action taken.
Before adjournment the Speaker read an
invitation from Rev. DR.. Sewrie to the
tend divine service at the Psnitentiary to-
day at 2:3O o'clock.
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23O,05O

DOLLARS, distributed monthly by Sworn Com
missoners in the Legal Kentucky State Lottery.
Send for circular at once and Ivy Iour Luck.
Address G. Ii. MURRAY co., CoyinssOn. KT.
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THE LEGTsLAXURE YESTERDAY.



Report from the Committee on the Peni-
Tertiary, recommending the rejection Of
House amendments, was received and re-
commentator adopted.
Bill offered by Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford,
providing that when the collections of Off
GERS exceed 1000, the amount shall be
placed in the hands of the County Trustee,
passed first reading
Senate bill amending the criminal laws
of the State so as to require persons having
others arrested to appear before the grand
jury and prosecute the same, passed third
reading
Senator Cooper, of Bedford, and Hart,
were appointed TO act in conference with
the House Committee on the bill 10 charter
the Northern Bank of Tennessee.
Amendments to Senate bill Incorporating
Maxwell Insurance Company were read
and connurred in
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GRANDE NOUVELLESI

T'HB FRENCH EMPRESS HAS COME
4 down 10 Nashville. at r. GragiIIe'a
heir STORE where everybody can see hsf
With the best assortment OF Hair Braids Curls
ChlgnOns and Wigs, better made and Cheaper
than any other establishment in the city.
Also, Hair Jewslry, Psrfamsries, Combs,
Brushes. Soap. etc, eto-
Come and See for Yourselves.
P. S.-PrivRts Room for Ladies' Hair Drsss-
ing and Children's Hair Cutting.
Cents Wigs made 20 order cheaper than IN
New York city. p. GRANVILLE,
may7 # Is N Cherry st.. cor. Bank aasy.
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AT CLOSE

S4FO,56 . $40, 562 81
t GS Of Dasfsoa ol.h.f Of p .5 Dof s.
ond National Bank Of Nashville, do solemnly
swear that the above statement IL true TO the be-,
Of my knowledge and belief.
W. 3. DORTOH, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th
day Of January, 1870. d. h. CLAIBORNE,
Notary Public
JAMES AcLAUGHLIE,O
HUGH MCCREA. ! Director.
W. Il. CHADBOURN.
jsnSOtf
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JUANTED-AGENE $3.50 per month, to
w sell the only GENUINE IMPROVED COM
MON SENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Price
only as. Crest inducements to Agents. This Il
the most popular Sewing Machine of the day
makes the famous "Elastic Lock Stitch'-wil do
any kind Of work that can be done on any machine
100, 900 sold and the demand constantly increas-
ing. Now is the time to take Agency. Send
for circulars. 80 Beware Of infringers. zs Adj
dress SECONIB & CO., Boston, MaSs. Pittsburgh,
Pa, or St Louis, no. octSo-Sm
g. S. Deputy Collectors Sale.
10y VIRTUE OF A WARRANT To NIB d.
ID rected by d. ". Peabody, Collector U. s. In
ternal Revenue 5th District OF Tennessee, will
expose TO public sale, TO the highest bidder for
cash, at the souTthousS door In ths city Of Nash
Vile, an
saturday, the I0th day OF February,
1870 at 10 A. NJ, the following desohbed real estate
or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said warrant: Two lots, Nos. and 9, in T. Dix
on Oyerton's addition, at the corner Of BilbO and
Haicon Streets fronting each 50 feet BbO street
and running back along Helicon street 155%, to an
alley for the plan of which see Book Al, page SO,
Registers Once Of Davidson county, State Of Ten
nessee, and being levied upon the property OF
T. Dixon Overton to satisfy said warrant in favor
of the United States and against T. Dixon Over
ton, for the sum Of SID one hundred and ssVsa-
teen dollars, Besides interests and cost.
SAMUEL C. MARSHALL,
jsA2s X o. D. Dep. CSHsster hat. RST.
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CINCLTTATE, OEKzO,
KERR & L0RING, ProprietOs.
Price Per Bottle, SL5O.

sOld 10 al Druggists L. NaEhvils aEasI elsewhere.
- Mona genuine without my name and the H.
tie Of the medicine blown on the bottle, my por-
trait and signature on the LABEL, and portrait On
my o. g. proprietary stamp soVsring ths ssrk.
and signature on the lsAsl.
jan2S-lmood So
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-04
fPublic-No "a I

An Act declaring the consent of Congress tn the
erection Of a .c.ib in Lake Erie by the city OF
t,leveard. Ohio, for the protection of an inlet
for u xa-er-works tunnel about to be coustruc-
led hy said city
Re it enacted BY the Senate and House of Rep.
reseutatives OF The United states of America in
Congress assembled, That the consent Of Congress
is hereby given to the City Of Cleveland, in the
county Of Cuyxhoga AMI State of ohio, TO erect
ami maintain in Lake Erie. at such distance from
the shore thereof a- may be necessary, crib for
the protection al &niniet shaft for an under lake
watsr-wo.ks tunnel about to be constructed for
the purpose of supplying said city with pure
-ater: Provided, That said crib shall be fur
...-..<d with q beacon light. which beacon light
shall be kept i ted a, AL such seasons and ho,.rs
n. the light On the pier =, the entrance Of Cuya-
hnga river.
Approved. April Is, 1s7e.
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Public Resolution-No. %.
jy1-law-l0w

Joint Resolution directing inquiry into the
| loss Of the United States steamer Oneida
| Whereas, on the twenty-fourth day Of January
last, the United States steamer - Oneida, - when
leaving the port of Yokohama. Japan, came in
| collision with the British Pennsular and Oriental
! mail steamer '' Bombay and sunk almost in
sfantly, with the loss Of nearly all her officers and
the greater part of her men; and whereas
Navy Der artment has been unable. in answer to "A
request Of the House of representatives, TO COM
municate any detailed or satisfactory inf ,rmatiou
touching the circumstances If the loss beyond
extent and the number ofcasualties: and whereas
it appears that full and impartial and salts
factory investigation has been msde into the
causes of the disaster, or into the conduct OF the
parties implicated in it Therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled That the Secretary of the
Navy shall, with the least practicable delay
order an inquiry 10 he made into the particulars
Of the loss of said United States steamer Oneida
and of her officers and men, including the subse-
quent conduct of the captain Of the steamer
- bombay with a view to ascertain the RESPONSE
bility for the collision by which she DESTROYED
and for the destruction If life which attended the
catastrophe and make report of the same 10
Congress.
Approved. April :. 1870.
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4 Resolution in relation to settlers on the late
Sioux Indian reservation in the state of Miune-
sota
sssolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives Of the United States of America in
Congress assembled. That the act of Congress
approved March sixth. Thousand eight hun
di ed and sixty eight, -entiti a. An act for the
relief If settlers On the late Sioux Indian Keser-
walton in the State # Minnesota" be. and the
same is hereby, SO amended to allow the
settlers therein provided for until the first day Of
March, ammo domini eighteen hundred and sew
-nty one. in which to make proof and pay ment
-.sr their claims.
prroyed March II. 1870
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-04
fPntiic-No. 81

An Act to protect officials in Government. employ.
BE IL enacted nv the Senate and House Of Rep
resentttive. If he United States of America in
Congress assembled, Tn { officer or clerk in the
United State. Government employ shall at any
time socir cont ibutosss of other officials EN-
pioyee- in the government servic. for a gift o.:
present To those in s'.pe-I1r official position :.
nor rhsl any such officials clerical superiors re-
ceire any GIFT OF nres-n, offered or presented to
them as the button Of these in government
-mplsy RECEIVING . less salary than themss ives;
nor sl,ali ANY officer clerk make any d. nation
~ . IN present Ia any official superior Any
ofieer Or clerk violating Of the provisions OF
this bill shail 10 summa.riiy discharged fom the
Goverunsent employ
AxPrUSed. sbgusry l, 1870.