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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17
CARD
TO County Directors Of Common
Schools.

Tho undersigned, one of the
memuers of the State Board of Ed
u%cation, publicly repudiates and
protests against a certain "Oircu-
larr issued by Hon. IL. II. Pease,
State Superintendent, aud o mem
Der Of Said Board, recommending
to County School Directors the
adoption Of u certain specified
schedule of Text books and School
Apparatus to the exclusion of all
others. The amount ofpatrOnage
attempted to be Influenced and
controlled by the State 6u-
perintendent, in farOr Of certain
Publishers, and to the exclusion Of
all Others, isprObably $50, O0J PER
ANNUM, to be paid by the schol-
arS Of the State, or their friends.
This attempt, to say the least of it
is unauthorized BY law, is in clear
violation of the spirit, If not the
letter, of the Act of the Legisla-
ture, placing this patronage in the
hands of the County Director
alone, and should, in my judge
lnent, be looked upon by all the
county school authorities with
aversion and suspicion
Having made several vain and
fruitless appeals to Capt. Pease
to recall his unauthorized dicta-
ton III this delicate and important
matter, l feel compelled by a sense
OF duty TO the people and to the
cause Of education, to make this
statement
| And | respectfully call on Capt.
Pease and his secretary to publish.
in the Pilot, aud i'll circular form
AZ ordered by the Board Of Edu
cation on yesterday, (the 3Oth ult.,.
their resolution by the Board con
demning said Circular. That res
olution is missing from the files o.
the office, and has not yet beer
entered on the minutes, much less
f published and circulated as or
dered by the Board. 1t must no
/ be, suppressed. j. s. MORRIS,
Att'y.Gen. and ex.OficiO Member
of Board of Education.
JACKSON, MISS, Dec LIST. 1870
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THE n CONVENTION,

The WING Convention, which
had been so long Matching under
the protecting wings Of Mississippi
Central, as we stated in our last
Issue, met and-REzled. They a
the idea Of reconstruct
Ing that grand old party, and re-
commend the formation of a Con.
sentative party out Of the debris Of
that and the weak. kneed of the
Democratic party They advise
acquiescence to the amendments,
ut the same time protesting
against their injustice They en-
Ter their protest against the School
and Military Bills, but would court
the negro vote, and the result OF
success would be a milk and wa
ter policy to retain that vete
after such q success. Will the
Democratic party peril its Organi-
zatiOn, in such an endeavor to
~neutralize it, as recommended by
the so-called Old Line Wing con.
ventionf Will such old Line
Wings as DR.. Davis Of the luka
Gazette, Frantz Ofthe Republican.
and Horn of the Murcury, follow th'
advice and council of u little con
clave they would not recognize
though under the name of a par
ty to which they we're most devo
ted adherentsi For ourselves, tn
|, Rrst vote we ever cast, Sas in tn
Estate of Mississippi and for Hen
dE Clay, and as long as the is
sues between the two OppOsinI
.'parties were vital, 1--WE SUPPORTS
the principles of which he was tn
Exponent to the best Of our ability
We do not, We never shall r.
gretthis +; it is a matter of pride an
satisfaction to u.s. We do regrt
the meeting and!the action Of tn
Council Of Fire who claimed t
represent the Wing party Of Mis-
issippi,ia partyI now disorganize
.fpractically, its members owing II
allegiance to any acknowledge
leaders, or any platform of prime
pies On the contrary, the Den
T. Ocratic party is a power, and
t the Northern States the only pow
ser that is breasting the tide
} corruption that would break Ov'
the safe guards Of the constitute
and imperil the landmarks who
5 Fits trainers set up for our guidanC
We protest against this time-ser
serving, vacillating, weak knee
trucking to the powers that b
, this unnatural up setting, of lay
? abOve oil human laws, this pr
= gress in the wrong directio
. which will only give us anarcl
!, in place of government, ignOran
! and imbecility in place of streng
and intelligence.
y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17
THE L~ITEhATURE OF CHIL.
DREN.

Childhood, as well as History
has its Mythology whose gods and
are an eclectic cOllec'
ton, from the grotesQue Scandi-
naviaa fables to the warm and
Oriental alIegOrfes. Its deites, 81
so, as in the ancient catalogue Of
diviaities, are classed into good
and evil. Of the latter, what
child has not shuddered at the
bare mentiOnsof that murderer Of
the Innocent, Blue Beard or lis
tened with terrified wonder to the
achievements of the fearful giant
who was ever repeating
"Fe, q, 70, fun,
Lsmellt the blood Ofan Englishman.H
These fellows, though, were re-
served to be held in terTOrem Ov-
or wicked little children, and the
better class we're more frequently
brought into requisitiOn. OF all
this latter, Santa Claus, otherwise
known as st. Nicholas and Kriss
Kringley is held in the most un'
bounded respect and v~eneratiOn
as the saint, par e1cellanes, in the
child's calender, and a few years
ago his infallibility was as secure
as if an ecumenicM council o.
children from oh parts Ofthe WORD
had so pronounced it. In ouI
times matter of fact has invaded
Eshis realm of childhood and dis
iIpellsd many of its pleasant illq.
siOns, hut it has also stripped it o.
lts terrOrs
|, Your little child does not nov
inquire, when he listens. to thu
Romance of Cinderella, or thu
wonders of the Arabian Nights
els that all sure enOughi" Sh'
does not accept all this with tb,
simple, Child-liks faith Of our ba
by ancestors long ago. We wer,
nOtas logical then as now. W,
did not. inquire, after his perilOu
Journey down the chimney, int
it's wide throat, filed with tn,
spOuldeFing ashes Of the wintei
fre. Why the toys Of Jolly old San
to Claus that listened our stock
ings1 locked as fresh and fair Al
u they same ont II = neishhcrin.
toy.shop the previous evening, in
steaa Of being covered With 500
.and abraded with their long jour
neg IN that sled drawn BIZ rein
deer from some region toward
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17
Km-KIax Proclamation.

Whereas, BY the provisions of
an Act, approved July the 21St,
1870, entitled at Act to prevent
aud PUNISH certain crimes and of.
lenses, it is enacted by sections 2,
3, and 4, az follows, to,wit:
That il any person OF persons.
masked or disguised, shall prowl,
or travel, or ride, or walk, or b.
in the country or towns, or in any
public place in this State, to the
disturbance of the peace, or the
terror, or the alarming l1f the citi-
zens of any portion OF this State,
on conviction thereof, he or they
shall be fined not less than one
hundred, nor more than Ave hun,
bred dollars. and imprisoned in
the jail of the county wherein con.
victed, at the discretion of the
court before which the conviction
is had.
That if any person or persons,
disguised or masked by day or by
night, shall enter, or attempt or
threaten to enter, or shall demand
or seek entrance or admission into
or upon the house or enclosure, OF
where any person or persons shall
then be, in this State, such en-
trance, attempt, threat, Ordemand,
shall be deemed a felony, and
such person or persons 30 offend.
ing, shall, upon conviction, be
punished by imprisonment in the
Penitentiary five years.
That if any person or person,
so prOwling, or travelling, riding
walking, or being in the country
towns, or in any public place il
this State, masked or in disguise
shall assault or beat another, til,
person or persons SO offending
shall be deemed guilty ola felony
and upon conviction, shall be i'm
prisOned in the Penitentiary mo-
less than Ave years nor more thar
ten years
And Whereas, BY the pr0vis
ions OF the 9th section of said Act
the Governor is authorized to Of
fer a reward not exceeding H,,
thousand dollars, tor the appre
hensiOnWf-sny IersOn or persenI
who May bg,guilty Of violations 0
the third and fourth sections q
said Act
And Whereas, Information ha
bsen received by the ExeCuti Q d
certain recent violations Of thi
Act, on the eastern border Of thi
Estate;
). Now therefore, l, JAMES L Al
CORN, Governor Ut the State Z
N ,ssissippi, iRmy anxiety to tn
.l,il of the good citizens, who, al
DIR this system 0. government, ar
,c;iarged individually with th
preservation Of law and order, d
he eby offer the following rewards
} 10 Wit;
For such information as ma
lead to the arrest aud cOnvictiO'
I0f eaOh and every person VIII
may, afler this day violate the Q
section Of said Act,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Every farmer aud house skespor n
this 'ostiOn is Interested In the follow.
lag notice: - f,
HAI %ESTIEN : BRO, have Iusa ~.
ceiTe; : large Let Of Bucks hrni,nn.
Cooking Stoves. Of III slEea, and a anra,.
a4aaa1rttnont Of Hardware, cosshSirlSs
Table and Paekat Cntlarvl AZ M ~.
strands ~CnEpentaria. Waann. Cnrvia-.
makers aDd blaeksmltAas noola' N tss
eoss iiake, witch tAey fally aasrfantea'
Knob tnaha EtAse r=-As 49, =
buaFd, Chsrb Tsuut ed Psf
sFsat variety nallaa4 Hardware.
% Wooduotk md hIana Csrv
WineA, cut b sigAt - ersIs 49,
Die and two Horse Riaaa. - - ~
,sos g ~ si.es, e.sasn md Farm IN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Negro Troops Mustered In-On
Saturday, two militia officers, act.
ing, we presume, by authority OF
the Governor, orr Gen Stafford,
arrived In the city, and proceeded
to muster into service the negro
company which was organized
some weeks ago, under the name
Of "The National GuardS."-In
.dpx.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17
'. ! .rvr41rn. va DuuuIru..
SHEMAKER & Bro,
Dealers in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, PRO
DUCE, PROVISIONS &C. w
No. SO, Corner Jef~sO" and P1lssk Ssr
MACON, MISS. IA, .
DUCE, PROVISIONS &C.

DRY GOODS-A weN.assOrted stock, cheap for cash, ct
ShSmahsr& Bro"
SAsmah~ Z Bros.
~DUCE- and sweet, cheap fOr cash, Of
pROVISINNS-that hog arrived fresh and sound, cheap tor Caah,
Shoemaker z Bros.
BOOTS & SHOES-ladies, misses, mems, boys and ~children's,
" cheap for cash, 1t 6kEmdkers a Bros
LOTHING misses, boys and youths, cheap fol cash, at
F#E'F SASmGker + BrOG
Shsmckw r BrOs.
MATS-men's, boys and ladies', latest fashions, cheap for cash at
SkWBak@t 4 BTOG
HARDWARE < CUTLERY best quality, cheap iOreash, at
at efes. EsgI. rs SkSmakSr 4 BrSG
NAlLS-al sizes, cheap for cash, ct -.
CROCKERY& GLASSW e good stock, theapfo cash,
81 t..1 s -EhaFaGkes r Bros
WOODEN & WILLOW WARE-al kinds, cheap for cash,
..s- e. -3sslF hi. -s He. Shoemaker 4" Bv0G
& HARNESS-best manufactured, cheap fol
cash, ut ShHmdkw 4 BvOG
|TOBACCO--fne chewing and smoking, cheap for cash, at
SAamGk~ 4 Br1a
|C~IGARS--the finest favored, cheap for cash, at
ShGmGksr' T. Bros
GUNS-all calibre. cheap for cash, at
> af.AtH Fla Shoemaker 4 Bros
AMUNITION-powder, shot, caps, cartridges, cheap for casl
MWmake 4 BvSs.
WAGONS--Studehaker's, beautiful, complete, cheap for cash
Skamakv Il Bros.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS-all the late improve
ments, cheap for cash, at NLInGker & Bros
BAGGING & TES-the heaviest and best qnaity, cheaI
for cash, at SumGker 4 Bros.
all sizes and kinds, cheap Tor cash at
-tH A##.... ... SAumaker r. BrOG
CEMENT & LEME-hesh and genuine. cheap for cash, at
SAGmakr + Bros.
COTTON-Purchased at the highest market price, for trad
or cash, by
Shumaker & Bro,
NO. 60, corner jefferson & Pulaski Sta,
Dec 10 MACON, MISS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Our thanks are due to Mr.. J. C.
Harper of Austin Nevada, and for.
merly of BrOOksyille, for an assert.
ment of Idaho, Nevada, Arizona
and California papers. tits quite
interesting to look over these JOnr.
mails from all parts of the Great
West, and from cities that we
scarcely ever hear of, with daily
and tri.weekly exchanges. u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Our readers will perceive in
another column chat Atty Gen.
Morris is after Superintendent
Pease with a sharp stick. SinGe
the publication Of his letter, Pease
has backed squarIy down, and Nor.
ris has withdrawn his remarks on
Pease as an educator. "Let us
have no Pease.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Senator Revels, of this State,
delivered q lecture at Galesburg,
H., Nov. Goth subject, ''Tenden.
cies of the Age" He has also re.
cen sly lectared in Chicago
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

sEEEE E~RsAAviss o. GHE RonERT !. Lss.
40 adVsrtissssns IN another oOluma Il TIN
lasue, offers a Steel Engraving 81 Gen Ro6.
sFs y Lee to ssh.cr'A>-- = TAe s
Press This plumber . (which contains Iasse
EOOd-Out With a Ousllps Of hTs Tie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Gen. Stafford, says the Clarion,
on retiring from the editorial
management of the Pilot, was the
recipient of handsome walking
cane, from the employees of that
paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

On Gov. AlcOrn's plantation, in
COahoma county, l6l hands re
Gently picked an average of 400
pounds Of cotton each in one day,
while a circus was exhibiting in
the nsighborhood. Nearly one.
third of them were women.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Providence has divided the ra
ces of men with an indelible line
Gen. Grant and the Republican
Party wish to obliterate that line
Which is right, Gen. Grant and
the Radical Party, or Providence
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Col. CHAs. BAAKEAvnLy .'SJ
Gen. Act. National life Ena Co

Col. CVAs. BARKEaVlllLy M
Gen. Agt. NatioAat life Ens. Co.,
Rockville, Miss.
Dear Sir With maay thanka to you
and your excellent CompG8it / acknOwl-
edge the receipt Of TR0 THOUSAND
DOLLARS OIL the Insurance Of my de-
ceased husband. This has proven q,
great boon to myself and children and
shall never cas- to thank you for haE-
lag persuaded my huaband to insure 10
your Company. Rect assured shall Ad-
vlse all my friends to insure with you,
I am gratefully, your Obt svt. "
Dec. l7-2t EMILY J. SESSIONS.
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Rvr Hrrrrrr ncrrtrr

Cd. For sneh information "a
may Iced 10 the arrest and eonvic.
ton Of tie leader Of any band or
CONF any that may, after this day,
incur the penalties under section
, of said Act,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

lfan Editor thinks he can write
dramatically, with the devil AT
his elbow calling for copy, and
his angels asking the news, and
the loan of exchanges, while he is
bargaining for d Christm 8 turkey
with Alcorn's grecnbacks on a cold
wet day, and no hot punch, let him
try it.
W. think it is the blue deI lis
troubling the Editor HEAD DEV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

Much dspeads On the regular aetioa 81
che hvee Take simmons Regulator and
I'll will he well Try and zee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-12-17

For L'Aen oysrshirts and Cloths And
Cassimers for Ladies' and Gents wrarins
apparel 50 70 KLAUS 4 BRO.
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Dec
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49, -~s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, May I
Destructive Hail Storm.

About two o'clock this afternoon, the most
destructive hail storm that ever took place
here, passed from the northwest to the south
east For nearly 80 minutes there was a
continuous fall of hail stones from the size of
pea to and inches in circumference. On
the south side of Chestnut St, above Sth St,
hardly pane of glass is left. On Broad ST.,
many of the churches had their stained glass
windows destroyed, and the front of the Con-
tinental Hall, so far as the windows are con-
cerned is perfect wreck. The loss will be
computed by thousands of dollars. Reports
from the outskirts state that there is an almost
total destruction of fruit trees which were
just in blossom. At 9 o'clock tonight hail
remained in piles on the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09

Plain sets of brooch and earrings, with yell
low gold pendants relieved by highly polished
red gold, will be very stylish this summer, the
latest novelty being enamelled tracery in re-
lief on colored gold The colors of the enam-
. el are as brilliant as precious stones in fact,
some of the red and green tints might be east
ly mistaken for rubies and emeralds. This
J style of work is most difficult to produce, and
exceedingly artistic, appealing only to the
] most cultivated taste, though it cannot fail to
be admired by all. 1t is particularly adapted
I to the setting of fine canoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09

J? The names of the New York burglars con-
,,cerned in the Lime Rock bank robbery at
olRockand, are Joshua Daniels, alias Adams !;
ri Charles Height and Langdon W. Moore, alias
o., Charley Adams. The latter is one of the
: most notorious bank robbers in this country,
mand was concerned in the Norway bank rob-
s.obery, it is said. The confederate still at large
" his John w. Rand, alias Jack Rand of Boston.
lhThe amount of bonds and currency recovered
is little over twenty seven thousand dollars,
Ii which is believed to be every dollar that was
L taken. Officers and counsel are working up
the case and the preliminary examination will
take place before Police Judge Hall at time
fhot yet fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, May I.
Steamer Idaho arrived to-day from Homo
lulu. bringing the first direct Australian mail.
The Idaho connected at Honolulu with steam
er Wonga Wonga from Sydney, and is full OF
passengers. The prospects of the new line
are good. The latest advices from Sydney
are of the Goth of March, and from auckland
of the 4th of April. Great floods prevailed
on the western coast of Australia, causing
immense destruction of property and the loss
of many lives. The gales have been very
heavy, and numerous ship wrecks are re-
ported. Ship Martha Ridout for Cal, has
returned leaking badly.
Committed for Murder. &.
Police Magistrate Fansett has been COM
mitted for numbering a drunken man.
Burned at Sea.
Ship Eliza from Quebec, was burned in
Honbson's bay on the 18th of March. The
crew were all saved.
Sad Accident.
Robert Gladstone, nephew of the English
Premier, was killed by fall from his horse.
Fire.
Weiss fuaniturc mandatory on Hays ST.,
near Polk St, was burned last night. Loss
L
mandatory of the kind on the Pacific.
Murder.
The Mill Creek Indians murdered Capt. II.
A. Good, near his residence in Tehona Co.
His body was riddled with bullets.
Ship Agrad arrived from New York. In
South Australia the general elections were
progressing.
A portion of the government surveying
party have returned to Adelaide from Carpen-
taria, and made a favorable report of their
labors. The construction of telegraph line
through Queensland to connect with the Sim
gapore cable will Immediately be commenced.
The sugar and cotton crops in Queensland
were seriously damaged by heavy floods.
Legal Tenders SO ID
The Chollar Mining Co.. has declared a
dividend of 81 per share.
Yesterday and last night the weather was
unusually warm.
In the Billiard Tournament, the second
game between Gates and McLeary, was won
by the former in ~ innings. The third game
between Little and Wright, was won by Little
in 50 innings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
The Lime Rock Bank Robbery
More Persons Arraigned for Trial.
ROCKLAND, Me-. Nav T.

Chas. Height, Langdon W. Moore, Joshua
Daniels and Alden Litchfield were arraigned
this afternoon before the police court, charged
with the Lime Rock Bank robbery, and all
four waived examination and were ordered to
give bail in S25 900 for their appearance at
the September term of the Supreme judicial
Court. Height, Moore and Daniels were or
dered to be committed in default of bail. and
Litchfeld has not yet given bail
+. McAllister was arraigned before the Po
lice Court this afternoon, charged with being
accessory to the robbery, and after full
hearing was discharged.
A. f. keiserwas ordered to recognize in the
sum of 81 800, and John Graves, Jr. and Asa
Black in 81 800 each for their appearance as
witnesses against the four principles in the
robbery, at the September term of the court,
on default to be committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
HEAVY ROBBERY IN CONCORD
Four Houses Entered by Burglars and
Plumber Taken to the Amount Of over
Nine Thousand Dollars.
CONCORD, n. II. May

CONCORD, N. H. May I.
The houses of w. G. Whitney, Abel Lamp
ney, VIM. Beard and Mr.. s. b. Bodwell, on
West St, were entered by burglars last night.
Mr.. Whtney's house was entered by back
window and he lost S7,173 in money, and u
note for 800, silver watch and two chains
valued at $50, and five silver spoons.
The house of Abel Lampney was entered by
his veranda window, and he lost Sl,l0O in
money.
Mr. Bradd's house was entered by the front
door, and he lost SIS and quantity of pork
Mr. Bodwell's house was entered by cell
lar window, and he lost provisions sc.
amounting to about SIS.
No clue has yet been obtained as to the
perpetrators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09

The Wing tells of the msfortunes of one
Charles Penny of Alton, who has just left for
home after seven and a half months in jail
He had little falling out with the Selectmen
of his town in relation to the sale of liquor
Said Penny would sell 1.-THE Selectmen
didn't want him to, and the consequence was
that Mr.. Penny changed his residence, lost
eight months time, paid Sl57 in cash and
went home to the bosom of his family, a wiser
and we hope better man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
Arrest of Counterfeiters.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May I.
w. W. Sampson, Chief Clerk of the State
Treasury dept, was yesterday arrested for
counterfeitng the State funding coupons, IN
connection with l.. ID. Metcalf, who had the
counterfeiting done in Auburn, \. Y. Samp-
son pleads guilty and Metcalf has been arrest
ed in New York. No other parties are impli-
Gated in the transaction. The parties have
been secured and the coupons destroyed, none
having gone on the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
Drowned.
HUDSON. n. Y. May Z

HUDSON, n. y, May Z.
Robt d. Kicker, formerly door keeper to
the State Assembly, and his two sons resi-
dents of Greenpoint, were drowned IN the
river opposite Catskill this morning, at about
sunrise. The youngest son was gathering
drift wood when he fell overheard. The ia
Their and brother attempted to rescue him and
they were all drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May I.
This morning party of $50 Senators and
Representatives started on pleasure trip to
Hamilton, Va. Many ladies accompanied
them and they returned this evening
Gen. Fremont, who has been seriously i'll
for several days, is reported convalescent.
The report of the House Foreign Committee
on the Paraguayan question will be published
early this week. The testimony which ac-
companies the report will make 800 pages.