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PROMPT SETTLEMENTS.

We sell to all at the lowest cash prices
Those Of our friends whose bills we're presented
January lst, and have not been paid, will please
notice this. All memorandum account: made
since the lst of January were presented March
lst. TO enable US to offer the greatest induce
ments. we are constantly receiving new gooi-.
Dealers generally are invited to examine our
stock. EOBT. l.. WOOD,
mh1 NO. 81 cor. King and Fairfs2 ;t5
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BY virtue OF a deed Of trust, dated January
LIST, 1868, and executed by Anna Patten, and
duly recorded in liber l, No. /, folio CT, of the
land records of Fairfax county, the undersign-
ed, Trustee therein named, will, in accordance
with written instructions from the party secur.
ed, offer for sale, to the highest bidder, for cash,
on the 9Th DAY OF JUNE, 1870, that being
Court day, st twelve o'clock noon, in front Of
the Court House Of Fairfax county. the FARM
near Anandaie, in said county, and adjoining
the Back Lick road on the east and Irvine
tract also, adjoining the lands formerly own
ed by Louisa Summers and j. O. Arms, con-
tanning by said deed 1891 acres, more or less
The land has the reputation of being good, with
considerable timber. and a comfortable f.1:sS
TWO-STORY DWELLING, built since Hill
the war. The above land will be sold subject
to a deed of trust given to Louisa Summers for
$1,000. The title to this property, with the
above exception, and this decd is beloved to be
good; but selling as Trustee l shall only con-
vey the title vested in ne as such.
LEVI DEFINING, Trustee.
Fairfax CO., feb 24-eots
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRA ME


VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sts., Alr&a.
We havo now made up 500 doors Of AL sizes,
from 50 to $40; SOC Windows Of SGsh, glazed
and unglazed, cheap 200 pairs Blinds, all
sizes; 10000 feet Mouldings, ID different pat
terms. Will make at short notice Window and
Door Frames, Brackets, &c, Novels, Balus-
tiers and Hydrants constantly on hand. hibsr-
oil discounts made to dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves, We feel
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving,
Turning and Scroll-Sawing done in the best
Manner.
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with us for building materials.
laar2 klSHElLL IL HODGE.
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c.

DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c
ESTABLISHED 1892.
~ S. EADBEATER u BRO.,
DEALERS ~
PURE DRUGS AND MEDlClN Els,
CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS.
VARNISHES, GARDEN SEEDS,
SPICES, ACIDS, &c.
Nos. 6 and I South Fairfax sts.,
aug 2-tf Alexandria, Va.
Fl. n. COOK, VIM. 2. C~REIGBTOE.
NOOK Sc CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, PAINTS,
Varnishes and Oils,
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.
No. l07 King street.
Prompt attention given to orders anu N
quiries from the country. mar ~:
SAMUEL q. N MAHLoR H. JAFHhf
IANNEY u CO.,
j DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS WHITE LEAD
Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS IL PUTTY.
No. 145, King s.fsst.
81 Ordars and Inquiries from; the country
nrImntlv attended to. sep 23-ti
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FOR SALE N T. N

Z Jauney's wharf TWO GILL BOATS and
TWO NETS; also, one ARK. Any one
wishing to purchase can call on the subscriber,
ut his store.
NH 3-lw j. T. STONE.
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HANKERS.

jon w. BURKE. ARTHUR HERBERT
BURKE e uEEBERT,
BANKERS AND BROKERS',
OrPICE--CoREER KING IL WATER SITS
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
BUY AND SELL
UNCURRENT MONEY,
GOLD AND SILVER COIN,
AND EXCHANGE
BONDS AND STOCKS,
BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION.
Looms negotiated, Sigh! Drafts, Checks and
Time Bills collected on al accessible points,
and RENTED for promptly.
U. 8. Revenue Stamps and Corporation Tax
Certificates Of Alexandria always on hand and
for sale. nov lit
wIL.MEe D. CoRsg. MONTGOMERY ID. CoRs K
BANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER u. CORSE Il CO..
Nos. 81 & 50, King St..
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WILL Cal IN
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, GOLD AND
SILVER COIN, UNCURRENT
MONEY, RAILROAD
BONDS, &C., sc.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other securi-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points in
the United States, and proceeds promptly re-
mitted. Int. Rev. Stamps for sale. sep l
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FERTILIZERS.
NOTICES.

H,O ALL WHOM II MAY CONCERN -
1 Take notice, That, on the second day, or
as soon thereafter es counsel can be heard, OF
the Circuit Court to be held for the county OF
Fairfax, State Of Virgins, being the TN day OF
June, 1870, l shall apply TO the SAID Court 'r
an order directing the transfer Of all monies or
ether personal property in the hands OF y. w.
HUNT, Administrator of S. j. Hoag,. deceased,
or other persons belonging to Daniel +. Hoag
and Sheldon j. Hoag, jr., who are Infants under
county Of Schenectady, in the State of New
York, to lno, as the lawfully qualified GUARDIAN
| of the said infants, in the sald state OF ne"
| York. SAMUEL WlNGAIE.
Dulany 81 Moore, p. q. NH l4-laW4w
ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN -
l. Take notice, That, on tha second day, or as
soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, OF the
fax, State Of Virginia, being the 7th day of
June, 1870, l shall apply to the SAID Court lor
an order directing tho transfer Of all monies or
| ether personal property in the hands OF DENNIS
Johnston, Administrator OF Lorenzo Rogers,
deceased, 0. other persons, belonging TO Laura
V. Rogers, who is an infant under the age Of
twenty one years, resident of the city Of Balti-
more, in the State Of Maryland, to me, as the
lawfully qualified guardian Of the said infantin
JAMES E. HOOPER.
Dulany & Moore, p q. NH l4-laW4W
" lRtlNla, 10 within the county COurL
of Fairfax county, March Rules. 1870
Robert c. Newman, surviving Executor OF
Francis Newman, decd, against William Me-
Daniel and Philo Haywood, Admir-. Of James
Mshornoy. doc'd.: In chancery.
Nom: The object Of this suit is to attach the
interest Of tho defendant, William McDsniel,
in and TO the real and personal estate of James
Mahorney, decd in the county of Fairfax, to
satisfy and pay plaintiff the sum Of Sll3. 90, with
interest from tho l:h of February, 1862.
1t appearing by affidavit flod that the said
defendants are non residents Of this State, IL is
ordered That they here within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what Is
necessary TO protect their interest. A copy, teste:
D. +. DULANY, Clerk.
Dulany i Moore, p. q. NH l1-law4w
VIRGINIA, to with tho Circuit Court
of Fairfax county, March Rules, 1870
William 3 Webb, against Anna Sackett, def.
In chancery.
Mem :-The object Of this suit is to attach the
following tracts OF land, lying on the Falls b.
Turnpike, in the county Of Fairfax, containing,
respectively, COO, 10 and 273 a~cres-tho proper.
ty o: the defendsnt-and to attach the personal
property OF the said defendant, in the county
Of Fairfax, to satisfy plaintiff the sum of 81, 540.-
%. with interest on 81, 0G0.50 part thereof from
the lst Of January, 1870.
II appearing by affidavit filed that the said
defendant is not y resident OF this State, it is
ordered that tie said defendant appear hero
within one month after due publication hereof,
and DO what il necessary to protect her interest.
4 copy, tcste: JOB HA WXHURST, Cpk.
Dulany & Moore, p g.. NH ll-laW4W
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BUILDING MATERIAL.
4 LEXANDRIA planning MILLS.
ROBERT JAMESON. BoYD NJ. SMITH.
JAMESON q SMITH,
JOHN r. LAMBDEN, Superintendent,
Nos. % and 81 Water ST..
Are prepared to furnish ut short notice ana
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTE8S,
Newell Pp>T".
WEATHER-BOARDING.
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, &c. e..
And to execute all kinds Of Scroll Saving
end Wood Turning, Planning, Tongueing and
Growing and Surfacing done in tho be:t man
nor. They will also furnish plans snd spncil-
cations for dwelling s, stores End other building.
~ 2-tf
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TOHN ESTEN COOKIES NEW BOOK
y Received to-day at
FRENCH'S BOOK &STATlONER STORE.

TOHN ESTEN COOKIES NEW BOOK
q Received to-day at
FRENCH'SBOOK& STATIONERY STORE,
No. 95 King street.
Hammer and Rapier. by John Esten Cooke,
author of Hit to Hit, Mohun, Surrey of Eag,
les Nest" etc.; l vol limo; $l.50.
Our Saturday Nights, by "Brick' pomeroy,
author Of Sense and Nonsense; thirty eight
illustrations; $l.50.
Third edition CT the Hsrper's New Tennyson.
the poem. Holy Grail )" l VOL; 5 vo.; 81; paper
covers, SOC.
Hedged In, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, ALL
thor OF Gates Ajar; new lot 81 81
New Books daily.
NH IL GEO. f FRENCH.
IN OO0 POUNDS GHoIcE FAMILY
lO UUU BACON.
1 have on hand and offer for sale 10, 900 lbs of
CHOICE FAMILY BACON,
Of my own curing, consisting of Hams, Should
ers, Breasts and Jowles; also q large surply.of
NEW GROCERIES,.
Families in want of a nice articl will please
give me q call, as I am determined to sell cheap
for cash. SAML. j. REED,
JAM "a South Fairfax street.
FRENCH CHINA:
Just received a fine assortment of God Brand
and Plain White French China Dinner and
Tea Sets Of the celebrated manufacture of Har-
land & Co., Limoges, bought At the recent
trade sales in New York at low price,, and will
be sold cheap for cash.
NH 12-3m Z J. MILLER, 65 King st.
(Leesburg Washingtoniau copy.
NENTS FURNISHING GOODS
CHARLES w. GREEN, IS King st.
The largest stock of the best goods in the city
at low prices.
Purchasers will consult their interest by ex-
aiming the goods. feb 10
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INSURANCE.
FIRE MARINE RISKS
plscod in responsible companies, at fair rates, by
sp Tiff HOOE, WEDDERBURN 81 co.
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80 FOR RENT
-EE$a The DWELLING HOUSE, No. 43 north
Pitt street, between Cameron and Queen. 1t
contains eight rooms, and is supplied with wa
ter and gas Apply to
mn 5-eo3t WILLIAM GREHORY
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K USTEE'S S A l. L.

mar It's
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Fauquier CO., jan 20-eots CONS. Of Sale;
VA The above sale is postponed until TUES
DAY, the 29th day Of March, 1870, when it
will take place before the Court House in War
renton, Va. NH 4-eots
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TTOW OFTEN IS THE HOUSEHOLD
III loaf buried with the household head, and
families that might nave been comfortably
provided for, lett destitute by the want Of q
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
HAY
Visit Of Admiral Poor to Port au Princo-The
Provisional Government Informed Of the
United States ProtectOrate Of ST. DOMINGO
al Iaiu

Visit Of Admiral Poor TO Port an PrincC-The
Provisional Government Informed Of the
United States ProtectOrate Of St. Domingo
Help Going to Cabral from Jamaica.
PORT Az PRINCE Feb. Is, 1870.
Rear Admiral O. II. Poor, commanding the United
States North Atlantic squadron, entered our harbor
on the 9th OF February aboard OF the United
States nag ship Severn, accompanied by the United
States irOn-clad Dictator. He al once sought aud
obtained an interview with the Provisional Govern.
ment OF Hayti, and gave its members to under.
stand that he was instructed by the govern
ment OF the United States to say "that negotiations
are now pending between the American and DON'T
ncan republics, ana that his government having
good reason TO suppose, since the fall OF Sanav Q,
the policy OF annexing cedtng any portion OF the
Is land to the United states, and presumed there
fore, that the provisional government or aasu
would be disposed to aid Cabral by sending hm
arms, ammunition and money to nght against
Baez, and prevent the consummation OF the nepo.
tIatI0ns that United States are now carrying on
with the latter chieftaln-he tne Admiral) had,
therefore, authority to say that any aid gwen 70
Cabral would De considered as an act OF hostility to
return; for the United States government uas de-
termined to use all Its power to prevent any aid
being given TO Cabra! and ne had come
force to carry this determination into exc
cution 80 lar as transportation by vessels
was concerned, and he would do SO, whether this
succor was carried to Cabral under tho Haytien or
any other nagV This menace mas gwen great OF.
fence to tho Haytlens, who claim that the United
ever had been or would DO sent under she Hsytien
nag TO Cabral: whereas IL has evidence that ves
sci bearing the English nag had left Kingston ia
Rumor says that the Haytlen Consul at Kingston
was interested IN expeditng that vessel. THIS,
however, Is not proven; but 1t IL clear that tue
British authorities at Jamaica have allowed q vessel
to clear from their Custom House with arms &o
for the Dominican insurgents.
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
E U r o r e
The Austrian Imperial Ball and
American Presentations.
Napoleon on the Ice and N. Olivier
on Reform.

The Cunard mail steamship Russia Captain
Cooke from Liverpool the 18th and Queenstown tho
goth OF February. arrived at this port yesterday
evening, bringing our special European cores
pondence and mail report in detail OF our cable
kilograms dated to her day OF sailing from England.
AZ far as the eye could reach from the pilots'
watch tower at Schwinemunde the surface OF the
Baltic was covered With smooth crust OF ice, which
anorded an excellent skating field. Some Of the
most daring skaters ventured TO cross from Herngs-
dorf to Schwlnemunde, u distance Of several Eng
lish miles.
Vienna letters in their account OF the first court
ball OF the season after the return OF the Empress
Austria from Rome state that before the entertain.
ment commenced the wives OF the American and
Brazilian Ministers, Mr.. Jay and the Chevalier Warn.
hagen were presented to their Maesties in private
audience. Among the subsequent presenta-
tlons IN the diplomatic circle were Mrs.
chapman, nee Jay; Miss Jay and Mr..
Deaplaine, Secretary or the American Le-
telegram from Sweden announces tnat the Diet
adopted the proposal OF the Committee on the Con.
stituon, to grant to Christian dissenters and Jews
the right OF sitting in the legislative chambers ana
occupying any public functions, with the exception
OF those OF minister.
A Madrid telegram Of the 18th Of February re-
ports:-
In the Cortes yesterday the Munster Of the Colo
MES read bill 10 abolish .he dinerentia duties on
nags for Cuba and Porto Rico, and assrnatng the
commerce carried o n by spanish vessels with those
places to the coasting trade. The dues on the ex.
portation OF sugar are maintained until July l. 1875
at which date the Introduction OF that article into
spain Will be free OF all Charge Those on tobaccoes
are TO remain the same until further orders.
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
sOyE OF YOUR BUSINESS sOCIABLE.

A cotere OF fun-lovieg fellows from about the
Seventeenth ward formed themselves last December
into an association bearing the above abrupt title.
This orignators are friends Of Senator Creamer,
who propose to nominate him for next Mayor. Last
evening these festive politicians gave =
masquerade and civic sociabe at Irving
Hall, which was attended by about 5000
people, who danced to the melodies Produced
by for,y-fve instruments. Tue throng presented
gay and froc ksome appearance from the burlesque
costumes dispersed In its whiring maze. The pre-
sident Mr.. Hartman, got himself up q blubbering
schoolboy; Mr.. p. j. Hamburg Don Quixote; Peter
w. Aagulre, "Hotel Proprietor;n Charles Cutler,
''Clown;" John J. Farrell, Irish Count: George f.
Langben, Dutch Cavalier; James McKierer, "Knigh,
Morris W. shannon, "Chinese;" 7. J. McCsrtie.
English Barrster;' Bernard Reilly, "Btg Indian .
VIM. flanagan, "Printsr's Devil;, Thomas Sesanaw
prince Arthur" with nose; II. Cummins, French
Bullirog;n John Nugens, "Lord Chief Justice -
James Donohue, ~Frlar;' John Greene "Fenian;n
Isaac J. DRAKE, "Monto Cristo;' w. Brackcn.
"Hamlet" with the hair on; Michael Cud-
az, "lmported Americana Jen Emerson,
Bold Butcher Boy;" Colonel Georgi, General
noum;, John Henerinan, "Friar;n Aicnae ONell
IN the the Irish bull Of good natured bear;n Jonn
T. Norris scowied around a. "Tago,'' and Peter
as lord. Fur, irolic and vigorous dancing was
kept up 10 an early hour this morniug when the
reveiiers dispersed after evening OF side splitting
endowment.
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
FRANCE.

The PRscaI.Newton Forserics-Napoicon on
the Ice-Freedom Of the Press.
In Paris the trial OF Lucas vraln the forger of the
and the Investigations show an amount Of creduity
on the part OF NJ. Chases and even OF the Academy
ITSELF BY no means credlable TO that learned body
The French journals are not disposed to pass over
the case OF n. DO Puy psrlier, who was imprisoned
IN lusAtlc asylum on the certificate OF two doctors
said 10 be In the pay Of his wife, with whom be
was on bad terms. The Pays and the Constitution
mel, as well as the Gautois have taken the matter
up, ana call loudly for the interference OF the gov
ernment.
The Emperor Napoleon, accompanied by Genera
de CaStelnau. drove in q coupe to the Cercle de.
Patneurs, Bots de Boulogne, where his Majesty
skAted 1Or nearly an hour.
= The PARIS journals Of the 10th OF February con
tinue to discuss the question OF dissoving the pre-
sent legislative body. "a not 'fairly repr esentin,
the opinions OF the country, In consequence OF tn
system which had been acted on at the time OF th
elections Of having oificiai candidates"
rrsmter 0n.N..s Reforms.
The Journal ONctes publishes the following re
port TO the Emperor from the Minister OF Justce:-
sJRE- OF importance eGace from our legislation III
ysstiges OF our dscords and civil contentons with tha
on Of '" I ss:s.. 70 ns
concerning individuals guilty of having belonged L
secret societies. 1t does not appear to US sdmis
,yas the government should Itself the faculty o
transporting to Cayenne Algeria OF general
for having been members OF such an associstion IL
we have the honor to for
E's aaPro;yai the following biii =
soils Articcls abolished the decree OF the Decer
Der, 1851.
have the honor, Sire. to be- with the most pro
EMILE OLIVIER.
The Emperor's signature s afixed in token o
The New York herald., 1870-03-02

The Western Union rates may have been changed
IN some instances so as to vary slightly from the
above; but the table as whole shows the superb
ority OF the postal telegraph over the monoposts'
system of the United States.
Bullion Deposits I'm the Mint and Assay Ofices
The amount Of gold deposited at the Mint in phila
deiphia for the seven months ending February l.
1870 was 81 So2 1877, OF which amount SAGE eG2 was
received from the Assay once in New York and
s44l, 7a6 was in foreign coin and bullion.
The amount Of silver deposited during the same
period was $9le.2s5 5o or which s72:s % was re-
ceived from the Assay once In New York. Total
gold and silver $2,7lS,4S2 IL
Reduction of Postage with Belgium.
The following circular has been issued by the Post
Ofne Department.
NOTICE TO PosTh AsTERs AND TIE PUBLIC
An adddonal Postal Convention has been concluded be-
tween the nited States and Belgium reducing the
closed mails via England, from fifteen ten cents
or under prep aynent optional, take effect March
10, loio The rate Of postage, conditions OF pay
men, &C., on newspapers, books packets and samples
oil mechandsc remain unchanged. Postmasters win levy
and collect postage accordingly and March l5
JOSEPH IT, BLACKFAU,
Superintendent of Foreign Nails
The New York herald., 1870-03-02

meaning Of The term. That the legislation Of Con.
eress necessarily restricted all such captures to the
use or the United States, and required that they
should be turned over to the Treasury agents 1t
was also contended that this suit was I'm
properly brought In the names OF the captors,
whereas tho law required 1t to be brought In the
name OF the government; that "a IL now stands 1t
was IN fact suit against governments, and It never
allowed Itself to be sued unless by special act OF
congress and there was in this case: that all
captures were for the sovereign and In his name,
and must be worked out in that way.
Judge Wyle. In an able opinion, held
tnat the suit was not correctly brought,
ana gave the parties permission to amend II the
secretary OF the Navy requested It, that the suit
should stand In the name OF the United States; but
there was no decision upon the question Of the
power 10 capture property as prize OF war on the
inland water
The Western Union Telegraph Company's
Last stronghold Demolished.
Mr. Orton, President OF the Western Union Tele-
graph monopoly, having been driven from pillar 20
post mas retreated behind the assertion that tee-
graph rates are less per mile in this country than
Europe. Even II true his statement would be un.
imDortan as distance is not an essential element Of
cost; but IL is wholly erroneous, rs we venture to
predict Mr.. wasnburne will be able to demonstrate
whenever the matter comes before the House.
The cost OF transmitting Information by electric
telegraph is nom three to SIX times more expensive
In this country than In Europe, per mills or other.
wise, Mr.. Orton TO the contrary notwithstanding.
For example: A despatch may DO sent through
Begun or Switzerland, 200 miles, for ten
cents; from one extreme Of France to
snother-over 700 miles-for twenty cents,
The following comparative statement OF rates
and distances from New York and Paris to well
known points disposes OF the matter altogether
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
GREAT BRITAIN.

The English Property Tax-Shipwrock-nIr.
Disraelps Health.
In the British House Of Commons Mr.. Whaley
made an attempt to extract promise from the
Chancellor OF the Exchequer to abate, at the ex-
pense OF the property tax, the most Objectionable
part OF the income tax, namely. that which falls on
precari0us incomes, but Mr.. Lowe declined to
make premature statement OF his intentions.
The Irish political prisoners who lately returned
from Australia have left London for Dublin. Tney
were attended to the Euston Railway station by q
vast crowd.
Diugie, Ireland, correspondent says that boat
with the inscription "Ansel, n. b. on the STERN
was picked up at the northeast side OF Snerwick
harbor 1t Is supposed TO be the boat in which the
captain aud ten OF the crew OF the Anse took refuge
~ tle Iounderlng OF the vessel on Cape Clear.
Tne British Medical Journal announces that M
Disraeli, who had been suffering from influenza, IS
convalescent
Mr.. Callen M. P. for Dundalk, was fined gnlnea
and costs for assaulting clergyman ana coachman.
The New York herald., 1870-03-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.


RESOLUTIONS OFFERED.
BY Mr. CuLLOM, (reD) ofll.-Instructing the Judi.
siary Committee to inquire whether the Cherokee.
Choctaw other tribes Of Indians are United States
citizens under the fourteenth ndment OF the con-
stituton; and whether II they are citizens, any
treaty or contract be made with them az tribes
or nations. Adopted.
By Mr.. BIRD tdem.) Of N. J-Caliing on lthe Presi.
dent for information to the recent attack on Pie
gan Indians BY United States troops under direction
OF General Sheridan.
Objected to by Mr.. STEVENSON rep.) OF Ohio.
SPIKIrS In BOND.
The Joint resolution introduced yesterday py Mr.
Beck, extending TO three years the time for keeping
distilled spirits IN bond, came up the question being
on MT. Marsnars amendment to Mr.. Hv0per's sub.
'sttute, reducing the amount TO be paid after the
nrst year from one cent gallon month TO half
cent. Relected-yeaa, a.; nays. 80. -
Mr.. Hooper'A substitute, requiring payment OF one
cent gallon for each month after the first year. was
agreed to without division.
M. WAsHBuRN, lrep.) OF Wis.,. moved to lay the
bill on the table, a. being blu to suspend the coll
lection OF revenue on whIsKey for the remainder OF
this admlpntration. Lost-yeas, 90; nays, l0A
Tho bill 81 amended WAS then passed without di.
vision.
cORREOyIN0 THE JOURNAL.
Several corrections were made In the journal In