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BEOUEST.
The VIII of the Late stephen Morri

The VIII of the Late stephen Morris.
Below will be found the will of the late
Stephen Morris, recently admitted to probate in
the Office of the Register of Wills:-
~, Stephen Norris OF the city OF Philadelphia
make, declare, and publish this my last will ana
testament, hereby revoking all the wills heretofore
made.
81 give, devise and bequeath unto my wife Rachel
D. Morris third Of the real estate OF which shall
die seized for the term OF her natural lfe and one
third part OF my personal estate absolutely
'All the rest, residue, and remainder OF my estate
real, personal, and mixed, whatsoever and where
soever give, devise, and bequeath to my children,
share and share alike. And If any OF my children
should die leaving issue, such issue shau take the
deceased parents share.
II authorize andsemp0wer my executor hereinaf-
ter named to sell my real estate and make good and
sufficient deeds and assurances In the law in fee
simple or for any less estate.
/ appoint nv friend David Webster my executor
OF this my last will and testament and guardian Of
the estates herein devised and bequeathed to my
children"
The win is dated December 7, 1869. The estate of
the deceased is IL is rumored, valued ut one mil
lion dollars.
FALLING OF A WALL.-Charles Thesis brewery
stands on the west side of Thirty street, be-
tween Thompson and Master streets. 1t Is located
upon knoll. For some time past laborers have
been cutting the street down 10 the proper grade,
leaving the foundations OF the brewery considera-
BILE distance above the level OF their operations The
recent rains sOftened the embankment and at noon
to-day the east wall OF the brewery fell with ter
rife crash babe in the yard OF an adjoining house
was seriously hurt.
DARING PooKET-PIoKMG.-Mr. G. Etting, while
iding in Chestnut street car ths morning, had
his pocket picked somewhere between Ninth and
Sixth streets. The deXterous thief relieved Mr..
Etting Of S44 in cash from his pantaloon pockets.
and then cut out his vest and took gold watch and
a silver chain.
DRowNED.-The body OF a male child was found
in the DelaW are in front of South street wharf this
morning. 1t was removed to the Morgue.
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THE MORTALITY OF THE CITY.-The number OF
deaths in the city for the week ending at noon TO-
day was S2l, being Al in excess OF those of last
week and II more Or t9t s3 e m @ the G
adults: 176 were mnors 244 were born in
the United States, SO were foreign, 20 were
people of color, and 10 were from the coun-
try OF this number, 40 died Of consumption of the
lungs; Of disease of the heart; ~ OF marasmus;
OF old age; of typhoid fever; 10 Of commissions;
of scarlet fever; 13 OF Inflammation OF the lungs;
of congestion Of the brain; and 2l OF debility.
The deaths were divided as follows among the
different wards
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New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, June 24-Cotton dull; sales 1000
bales middling upands at 206c. middling Orleans
at 20Ic. Flour quiet and steady and market with
out decided change; sales 1000 barrels. Wheat a
shade frmer; sales $4,000 bushels spring at Sl49
afloat winter red amber Western, 81 81. Corn dull
sales 81 900 bushels common mixed Western at 100
73Lc. good to choice do, 74@975c. Oats quiet aud
steady; sales Is, 600 bushels Ohio at 65@6sc Beef
quiet and steady Pork steady. Lard firm; steam
rendered, 9I@105sc; Kettle 1Oc%. Whisky quiet and
steady at 929O92%C.
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Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE, June A.-Cotton very dull, and quo
tations nominal and prices unchanged. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat inactive and.heavy. Corn
dull Southern white S0@S5c Southern yellow, 76c (;
mixed Western, 74@75c. Oats nominal at 70t977c
Pork steady at & $ls@i&sso & Bacon conf arm; shoulders,
sugar cured hams, 16@17c. Lard quiet and un-
changed at 1l@11Hc. Whisky dull and nominal
at 9S(0Q3kc. =
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CITY INTELLHGENCR
Nj a - O N Il Q.

Sol-m1 Ceremonies at Mount Moriah
Cemetery at Noon To-day-Unveil-
ing and Dedication of Monu-
ment to the Memory of the
Late Grand Tyler of the
Grand Lodge ofPenn-
sylvania-Tribute
by Past Master
Henry M.
Dechert.
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THE VICTORIOUS YACHTS.

The Official Report-The Tidal Wave, the
Addie, and the Breez e Declared the VIM
ners.
The esult OF the New York Yacht Club regatta
was anxousy waited for yesterday.
A telegraphic despatch from Washington inform
ing the committee that buoy 81 was the southwest
spit buoy, having been read aloud, sent Tidal Wave
up ten per cent, and after few minutes corrobo-
rative assertion to the same effect from George w,
and offers to buy at 100 per cent. found no sellers
Later in the evening the committee delivered their
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CORONATION OF THE PoPE.-To-morrow afternoon,
at O'Clock, the choir of st. Johns Church, Thlr-
teenth street. above Chestnut will sing Grand Con-
certed Vespers, with full orchestral accompaniment,
under the direction OF II. K. Harkihs. At the con-
cusiOn of the services the grand "Coronatlon
March" OF Meyerbeer will be performed in honor OF
the coronation OF the Holy Father Pope Plus TX,
the anniversary OF which took place on the 2lst
the choir OF ST. Johns from Sunday next, and goes
to Cape May to publish the new paper TO ne called
the Ocean Foam. We wish him success in the new
ENTERPRISE.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24

'THE FOUR QUARTERS. The present num-
Der of this ably-conducted Democratic journal
is just out, containing pleasing and judiciously-
selected items, reliable sketch of the Hon.
Cyrus L: Pershing, and well-translated story
by Mrs. Martha l.. Johnson J. Trainor King ia
the editor and publisher
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,EcTED TIME BY ALLOWANCE.

BIUUp Caken,
being the only sloop of her class entered for the
Regatta Cup.
The time Of the sloops Coming, Kaiser wilhelm l.,
and Peerless was not calculated, because they were
entered only for the Subscription Cup.
The following yachts have taken prizes:-
Scnooners.3Tldal Wave, the Regatta, Subscrip-
ton, and Challenge Cups.
Soops, First Class.-Addie, the Regatta, Subscrip-
tion, and Challenge Cups
LOOPS, Second Glass.-Breeze, the Regatta Cup.
N. Y, Sun, to-dqU.
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High way Robbery.

W. Kratz, clothing dealer of Jersey City,
was knocked down to-day and robbed of a bank
book by two New York highwaymen, named
Friel and Lawless. The thieves were arrested
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RIoTERs.-Alderman Shoemaker this morning
held in $500 bail the following named individuals
who last night at the Gre at Gfllingham Il Garrsons
saw mill stood on the sidewalk and hurled bricks at
a tre company:-JOhn Schoey, Eli Risley, and
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Young THIKF.-A boy named Daniel Baugh, aget
twelve years. was caught by q woman YESTERDAY
while roobing the cash drawer OF store at Fourth
the youth.
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ROBBED The residence of r. II. FORSYTH, al
Oregon and Preston streets, was entered last night
and robbed Of piano cover, silk dresses, silver.
ware etc.
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WIFE BEATING Charles Ginnis, of No. 1928 San
derson street, will be before Justice Kerr at the
Central this afternoon on the charge OF beating his
w
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FROM NEW FORK.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Exclusively to The Eoenirg Telegraph.
The Lanahan Trial.

NEW YORK, June A.-The Lanahan trial
closed last evening. The committee in session
to-day, propose to read allithe evidence taken in
the past week before entering into the merits of
ba
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24

SWIMMING AND BATHING The Natatorium and
Ply sical Institute, on Broad street, below Walnut
is an institution OF much value to those who desire
to become expert swimmers, yet who do not dare
to venture into water OF an unknown or uncertain
depth. Here the most timid persons in the course
OF few lessons become expert swimmers and gain
sufficient confidence to venture into almost any
body OF water. Competent teachers are always III
attendance, aud instruction is impaired to both
ladies and gentlemen. The prices have recently
been reduced, and the proprietors OF the establish
ticular.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24

A SSIGNEE'S DRUG SALE.-THE FRESH AND
"A well-selected Stock, Fixtures and Goodwill
OF the Wholesale Drug House, No. Al N. Third
Thursday, July 6. Sale TO commence at 10 A. M
On account OF creditors OF HI. j. Detwiller,
DANIEL PHREANER and ASA JONES.
Assignees
N B.-Tne above at private sale If arranged be-
fore June rs. IA SWIFT
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PHIL IADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 40 S. Third street

IN RIE D g. GO TT A G r,
Il CAPE MAY CITY, N. j.,
is now oden for the reception OF guests. Accom-
mediation for 100. o.- ,,----,......
House 50 feet from the surf. 6lOu
CIR w A K
NTbree lines written by that great man are to be
seen in the window OF ROBBINS, CLARK BID
LIE Jewellers No 1f24 OHESNUT Street.
Price, $500. Photographs, 81 eacn III
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Corn Exchange Bag Manufas auY.
JOHN r. BAILEY,
M - cox WATER and MARKET sts

ROPE AND TwINF, BAGS and BAGGING, for
Grain, Flour, Salt, super-Phosphate OF Lime, Bone
Dssr Large S'' ana small GUNNY BAGS constantly on
hand Also, WOOL SACKS.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. JUNE "a
STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
sA. M.........77i II A. M.......75 2P. M..
SUN RIsBs........., 432 MOON SETS. ....... Ii SO
SUN SETS. 1872 HIGH WATER....... 623
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DRowNED.-The body OF a male child was found
in the Delaw in front OF South street wharf this
morning. 1t was removed to the Morgue.
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COMMERCIAL ITEMs.-During the month Of May
2S9z 600 quarts OF strawberries were shipped the
Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad.
For the week ending last evening the receipts OF
ofreined 26 09l barrels 6l3 245 gallons were shipped
10 Europe, making the total exports since January
1, 1871, is, ,670, 100 gallons
There are in this port, loading and unloading to-
day, steamships, 20 ships, 3S barks, 33 bligs, and
as schooners; total of l46 vessels.
AN EXPLAKATIoN.-The young man Charles
Diekey, OF whom we made mention yesterday as
having been connected with the robbery OF the cash
drawer OF a tavern on Main street, Manayunk,
desires us TO make statement 60 the ehect that he
was In no way concerned In the affair, having, as he
asserts been absent in the City the time the larceny
took place. DekeY asserts most positively that he
never was arraigned before Alderman Dehm.
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LONDON, June "a Steamship Holsatia, from New
York, touched at Southampton last evening.
Steamship Iowa, from New York, touched at Mo-
Vile last evening.
Steamship Java, from New York, touched at
Queenstown last evening.
LIVERPOOL June %. - Arrived, bark Shefield,
FROM New Orleans.
(By Ielegraph.)
BOSTON, June "a. = Arrived, steamship Parthia,
from Liverpool.
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Right Worshipful Sir and Brethren Soon after the
death of our brother few hearted some OF his
personal friends, suggest ed the placing of suitable
mortal stone over his grave.
The proposition faYoraby received by the breh-
rem, that a committee formed behalf of large
number Of the lodges in the jurisdiction for the purpose OF
completing the work.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-03
CTOyES AND TINWARE.

Gloves AND TINWARE. ,-i as.
BURIAL CASES.
Ageneral assortment of these articles kept
on hand and sold at reasonable prices by the
undersigned. Wholesale orders for Tinware
filled at New Orleans prices, freight added
Repairs promptly attended to.
..ll tt Il. NAUGHTON,
dec20-dtf Grand street, Monroe, La.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-03
GEORGE c. ENSSMINGER'S
CON CTION cry,

Brick Block, L0iWcr DeSiurl d; Grand SITS.
Cakes ofall kinds, plain and ornamented;
Candies; Candied Fruits; Nuts; fresh, pre-
served and canned Fruits; Fancy Articles;
Nick-Nacks, and everything kept in first
class Confectionery. Particular attention
given to Dinners, Party, Ball and Wedding
Suppers. SUMMER SEAsoN.-Ice Cream, So
ia and Mineral Waters, and Refreshing
Drinks of all kinds. decl2-d3m
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-03
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL. ssI
TRENTON, LA. e
Rev. J. Lane Borden, Principal.
The Exercises Of this School aCH Commence ON
the Third day OF October. negt.

me Exercises Of this School UiW Commence ON
wee the Third day OF October merit
The Board Of Directors take this method
OF informing the Publicthat new and COM
modlons School House is now being erected,
and will be ready for the opening of the
School.
They have secured the services of Rev. !.
Lane Borden, as Principal, who has we'll
earned reputation for proficiency energy and
enterprise as q teacher. The Principal has
engaged Miss Mary Clisby, late of the Pres
byterian Synodical Institute, Talladega. Ala.
who will take charge Of the Female Depart
ment. Possessing thorough education
having had many years experience as a
Teacher in the best schools of the country.
and bringing testimonials of the highest
character, sheis certainly well qualified for
the position.
The Scholastic Year consists of three terms.
OF thirteen weeks each. Pupils charged from
time of entry to end Of term. No Deductions
made except in cases of protracted sickness.
Tuition payable one-half in advance, and
one-half at the end of the term.
RATES OF TUITION:
For term Of thirteen weeks: Primary
class, "; intermediate class, $l2; Academic
class, SIS; Music, SIS; Incidental fee, SO cts.
Board can be secured In private families
at $la per month. -Lgg 1.ra-f!.fs, -tH ....t..
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. r. Tourney, President, e. b. Blocker,
Secretary, B.. D. Sheppard, John Drago, T..
Mciuire, Jethro Moore, s. o. Larche.
trenton, La. Sept. "a, 1870 2af n1-tf
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uERLONG COTTON SEED.
III $50 BUSHELS FOR SALE,

The undersigned has in store, for sale,
over $50 bushels of the celebrated Her
long Cotton Seed. This variety Of cotton
other varieties wherever fairly tested. 1t is
remarkably prolific and opens earlier by
several days than the ordinary cotton.
J. HOWELL TATUM, Trenton, La.
Oct Is, 1870. na:tf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-03
Arrival and Departure Of the Nails.

hHu VI tuC
From Monroe to MISUNDERSTANDING
all mail matter for the Western, Eastern,
Middle, Pacific and Atlantic States, and New
Orleans,
Departs daily at 5 A. NJ.
Arrives daily at p. NJ. Sundays except
ed.)
From Shreveport to Monroe 1-nt
Arrives daily at 4 A. NJ; .-,..t ..,.
Departs daily at 6T p. M.
From Camden, Ark, via Farmerville to
Arrives Sundays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 4 A. NJ; ..l-l..... att
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 81 p. NJ; closes at p. NJ. -
From Monticello, Ark, via BastrOp, to
Monroe
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at A. NJ. Closes evening previous at
O'Clock.
From HilIsbOrO, Ark, via Ouachita City
to Monroe
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur.
days at p. NJ; ,at .y.s.-
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at A. NJ. Closes evening previous at
O'Clock. .t
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Il. RICHARDSON. JAS d. MENERY.
Richardson L. McEnery,
A TTORNEYS At LAW, Monroe, La.
n practice in all the parishes of North LOU
isiana, in the Supreme Court at Monroe, the
Federal Courts, and in the Land Office De-
partment of the General Government.
deci2-d3m
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TOHN G. SANDERS,

DEALER IN
Groceries, Tobacco, Vines and Liquors,
Fancy and,Saple Dry Goods, Hard
,rare, Bar Iron and Castings,
and Luntlreth's GQrGe3, Seeds,
Corner Grand and DeSiard streets,
MONROE. LA. decl2:3m
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n BOFENSCHEN,
W -DEALER IN
Fine gold and silver Watches, and e.
French and American Clocks, fine E2A
solid gold Jewelry, Pianos and Melo-S ~
dions, Musical instruments of all descrip-
tions, sheet music, &c, and solicitor for the
celebrated pianos of the st. Louis Manufac-
turing Company. dec20-d3m:wy
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q. II. MORRISON. w. w. FARMER.
Morrison a. Farmer.

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in the Courts of the Pa
rishes OF Ouachita, Morehouse, ,Richland,
Franklin and Caldwell, in the Supreme
Court, and in. the United States Courts.
Will also attend to all business intrusted to
them in the State and Federal Land Offices.
.-- .l..........l' n4lv3
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g MEYER,

9 MEYER,
~ " ttl.rf ts +~s.E EtH.Tr t-5t
Corner Grand and DeaSiartt Sts.,
Keeps constantly on hand complete as
sortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnish
ing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Saps,
Notions, Cutlery, &c, -.
Sold at the lowest prices. decf2-d3m
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+. p. STCBBS.
Stulbbs Il Cobb.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in the Courts of the 18th
Judicial District, composed of the Parishes
of MorehOuse, Ouachita, Caldwell, Cata-
houla and franklin; also in the Parishes of
Jackson and Union. 'f''' v4il32
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r HOFFM AN,

MONROE, La,
Dealer IN Dry Goods, Groceries,, Hard
Wore, Furniture md Plantation Supplies.
..nS~ Keeps constantly on hand variety of
fine Cigars and Tobacco, Wines and Liquors
of every kind. ,t... ... ..
Highest prices paid for Clifton ond Country
Produce. ''l decl2:d3m
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EREDERICKsON * HARTE,

DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, &C.,
l39 Canal Street, New Orleans, La.
Sept. 10, 1870 '."'.'[ n5f:ly
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-27
uuanswernbie Arguments.

Established facts silent arguments which neither
pen nor tongue shake and it ia established
facts that the reputation Of Hosetters Stomach Br
as a health preserving elixir. and wholesome and
powerful remedy, is based When witnesses come for
ward in crowds year after and reiterate the same
statements in relation to the beneficial effects of
medicine UPON 1esse disbelief in its efficacy is itter
aIy ip,r,be The Credentials Of this unequaed tonic
and Alternative extending period Of nearly twenty
years. include individuals Of class and residents Of
every cline and the most prevalent the
complaints which act and harass the human family.
Either multitude Of people strangers to each other
have annually been seized with and motiveess
desire deceive the public or Hostetters Btters for
less than fifth Of century have been affordng such
relief 10 sufferers from Indigestion fever and ague bill
iousness general debility and nervous disorders
other preparation has impaired. To-day whe DE
e,s OF o.. reader upon ee LINER tens Of thousands Of
persons of both relying upon the Btters
sure defence against the ailments which the present sea-
son engenders and their confidence is not misplaced.
The local potions which interested dealers sometimes
ende.-or TO fois upon the sck in its stead
where meeting the tina. Is due to fraud and mpos
ture while the demand for the great vegetable spechc
h constantly increasing
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-27
4 WISH.

Dro,ry are tho nights In wlntor,
Whom tho north winds blow,
Shouting, shaking at tho easement,
With mighty woe
PGntlng, sobblng through tho darkness
Like a child that groves;
Moaning at tho doorway creeping
Low about tho oavcs.
But tonight the snow il lying
In O still moonlight
., my love, whom Death has hidden,
V!sit me tonight
Can YOU hear me through tho rapturos
or the shining iioldsl
Where the waste OF rose and lily
breath OF Eden yields;
Whore you walk with troops OF spirits,
Purgod from oartny tears
Can you hoar2 For ono short vision
would lingcr years.
Como, my love, the snow is shining;
You may walk in white,
As upon the floor Of Heaven,
IL you come tonight
Not q print Of mortal trcadlng-
II is chastcly meet
You may walk, nor fear the soiling
or your gentle feet.
Como, the dawn will shine upon 1t,
The great face OF day,
Like dream, in tears and silence,
1t will melt away.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-01-27
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

The Senate considered the question Of
repairing the Mississippi levees,
The Senate after a long debate on
the San Domingo question, unanimously
concurred in the Hougc amendment
declaring that the revolutions do not
commit the Government 10 tho annex.
alton policy. The resolution, there
fore. goes 10 the President for his APP
proval.
\ remonstrancc was offered, signed by
Mrs. VIM. II, Sherman, and 1000 other
women, against female suffrage,
The House bill providing for q grand
exhibition at Philadelphia in 1916 was
referred,
The House bill making appropriations
for the Louisville and Portland Canal,
and the improvement Of the Des Moines
Rapids, was passed
In the House n bill was introduced to
set apart all public moneys received from
the sale of public lands for five years for
the benefit Of common schools.
The House, in the Committee OF the
Whole, considered the bill appropriating
$500, 600 for the Louisville aud Portland
Canal An amendment Gppropriatlng
SHl 900 for the improvement OF the Dos
Moines Rapids was offered and agreed to,
and the bill was subsequently passed.
The death OF Hon. John Covode was
announced, and n committee of eight APP
pointed TO attend his funeral.
a committee to investigate the charges
against Mr.. Brooks was appointed.
In the House a resolution was adopted
directing an inquiry into the cause OF
the expulsion Of Cadets Baird Flccllin-
ger and Barnes from the Military Acdd-
envy at West Point
The Committee on the Decline OF
American Commerce was discharged
irolI further consideration of bills rela-
ting to steamship lines to China.
The Committee on Ways and Means
reported back the Senate bill authoriz-
ing the increase Of the five per cent.
funding bonds to five hundred millions,
with amendments leaving the payment
OF the interest quarterly in the discretion
of the secretary, and providing that the
whole amount of funding bonds shall
not be increased. The amendments were
agreed to, and the bill was passed.
A bill was introduced and referred to
the Committee on appropriations fixing
the salaries Of officers in the Treasury
Department The bill was prepared by
the Secretary of the Treasury
A bill to provide for a commission 10
audit all claims for damages caused by
the Ang' o Confederate steamers Alaba:lc,
SHENANDOAH Florida and Georgia, and
for the issue OF bonds of the United
States for the payment thereof, was re-
fcrred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs