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The Louisiana Baptist State Conven-
ton is now in session at Oak Ridge
Church, Morchouse parish.
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just above the ferry we notice 4 raft
of lumber, eighty thousand feet. Monroe
has become quite mark ct for lumber.
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iDr. David Calhoun from Black
river has been in our city. The Doctor
thinks, that with good seasons in July
and August, they will make a fair
yield of cotton. They had no overflow
from the river, but perfect floods of
rain. He reports the labor good and
plentiful, negroes working well.
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The Supreme Court assemblies here
on Monday next, the 9Th 1lstant.
Chief Justice Ludeling informs us that
he expects Il full bench.
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Eighteen coIored people were baptised
in Bayou DeSiard on last Sunday. Hun
dreds Of darllies were in attendance
upon the ceremonies. In fact, it was
q field day for all Dark eNdOm.
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Mr.. Kings fine brick store is being
rapidly pushed to completion. Such
houses look like business.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

mo. CLEND4NING,
UNDERTAKEN,
WALNUT STREET, MONROE. La,
CAT +. NJ. McCormick's Shop
Agent for w. NJ. Raymond & CO., n. York
Keeps contantly on hand IL large assort-
mcnt of Fine Burial CtrSkctS and plain Me-
tallic Cases. Walnut, Rosewood and plain
wooden collins ready made and trimmed to
suit purchasers. VIII also disenter and
prepare bodies for shipment to all points.
Agent for Clendining & Tafle. Hill City
Marble Works, Nicksburg, Miss. am pre-
pared TO fill all orders for monuments. tomb
stones. dc.
ns'' Orders respectfully solicited and
promptly attendedto iune24- 4O:ly
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DOST OFFICE

DOST OFFICE
L CIGAI, AND TOBACCO STAND.
w. H.. Binkgrave keeps constantly on
hand an assortment of best cigars. both In
ported and Domestic, also best brands of
smoking and chewing tobacco ut the Post
Office opposite y, W. corner of the Court
house square.
April 10, 1871. n30-Gm
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The first cotton bloom received by
Us, this season, was handed in by Mr..
W. II. Theobalds on the Goth Of June
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See advertisement of Mr. j Il. Hanna,
who has a choice lot of feed, provisions
and lumber for sale.
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We are very much indebted to Col.
ID. +. Boyd, for an invitation to attend
the annual "Comnencenten, Hop,' at
the State University.
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July 2, 1870.
Fl Il. HK'SE"'

Corner Of A"fbc,rW AMI f1"y SfS., ftcksbit,.9.
Tin Copper and Sheet Iron Maker, Man
uracturer Of Drive Wells, Pumps and Pipes,
also Dealer in Stoves and HouSc-furnishins
Goods, Lamps and l.amp-FindinSa, Petro
and Coal Oil. Country orders solicited and
promptly filled. ni2:lY
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PLANTATION IN THE ISLAND
FOR SALE!

4 NY person wishing to purchase II small
~ farm of no acres, half in cultivation.
can he accommodated by applying to the
undersigned. There is II new cottage build
ing, containing two rooms; II good kitchen.
good garden, cribs. stalls. DC, on the place.
and the whole is above overflow. \ one
fourth interest i'll the growing crop will be
sold nj Il fair valuation. Possession given
lst OF January next.
G. W. MCCRANIE,
June II, lS7l.-39:tf Agent.
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Religious Notice.

We are authorized to make the fol-
lowing appointments for Rev. J. r.
Graves in Louisiana:
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June l. iO::iIit
COTTO< PRESSES
GREY NbLDS'' REVOLVING; WEptt:fTTi
IRON SCREW CbTTO\ PRESS.


IRON SCREW fbI"rD\ PRESS,
Is an Improvement on the most popular
Screw Presses and is pronounced to be he
most complete, durable and easy working
Press now in the market. The whole weight
nfthe Press with the colt on in the box ST an,lS
10 press 300 III Bale viii ease.
THE KEY SOf.DS HORSE. POWERS!
Arc unsurpassed for strength and durabili-
tN; they are nuf;srturcd expressly for
Cotton Ginning. Corn Mills and her plan
tatiOn work.
These articles took the PREMil Nj at
the Texas State Fair ISL.
Manufactured in New Orleans, at
REYNOLDS IRON WORKS.
Corner South Market and Fulton SIS.
Near st. Marr's Market.
W. II. ,fNoLDS. Prop'r. Boz i,i:'o.
once and Depot 81 CarondcIet II.
at Agents wanted everywhere; send for
Price Iist."ssI junc2i- loGm
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sold ut a fair valuation. Possession given
linn. 49,, .o,GE. W. MrcnANS1E:
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS
s w. ""EL'''
MON ROE, LOl'1SIAEA
STORAGE, receiving. forwarding, freight
WAREH"rsE and '."''"" depot and the
OLDEST Steamboat agent in business here.
DES'RES !" i"f'r" his old patrons. and
FVEKH one Interested. TIM, he will
! EANE: nothing un,innc to promote their
IL interest,
T I'VE and Let Live being his motto.
Especial. attention given t" nj! kinds of
w and ''' '>''''> W '''''''
4 GE$tIE:$ generally: ais" to all river and
pAlI.ltr.\D business. He will ais"
ESDEAErK To mnke his charges suit the
IL times,
HOPING by promptncss and economy to
lTNDER all circumstances, he promises to
| ~ give
SATISTACrloN, or charge nothing. Ills
~ reference is
! LIVERY on" who has known him in bust
IL ness.
CHIP all cotton and order your freight I"
=. W. ODt:t.L
May l:, IS7l.-3i-ifl .Npu,O,, La.
TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
ELOERNOY 4 MILg.$AP$.
2~cciri"g, h","or,,i"y amt
'!rrMM SSION MEHrlI y rs .
TRENTON. It,,
PiANFATiON SUPPLIES,
l,QTnH~, WESTERN PRODUCE,
pEY GOODS. HARbW ARE
E,'';';r AND WAGON MATERIALS.
! Stirr Guns, RIFLES.
EREECH PMS
DOUBLE TRIGt:EKS
ItHF.S, AND GUN
FIXTURES, SADDLERT
AND BIcl'S1"S GARDEN SEEDS
We receive, store and forward goods ut
the lowest prices, and receive, store, ship o,
sell cotton for those fnyoriny MS with THEN
business. We will give the sale of cotton
"ur special attention. AS we have no losses
t" make up on cotton, our friends wifi find
our charges at the lowest point.
Our extensive acquaintance enables MS tt
bny our our goods from ET''st Ldnds nat
at tn" LOtceSt friccs Liberal cash advances
made on all produce stored with IT'S.
September ]. 1870. moot
DAN. r. HEAD. ". &. Williamson
HEAD n WILLIAMSON,
TRENTON. LA.
EE.'ElN WING. EDKw AHDlNG AM
/. COMMISSIONS MEErHANIS
, Dealers IN
DRY GOODS. CIOTHISG,
ROOTS, SHOES. HATS,
HARDWARE. IRON, CASTINGS
Tagging, TIES, W .\I;OSS
: ifARTtS. \ NJ PLAETATiOE SUPPLIES
of all kinds.
.. Liberal advances made on Cotton, in cas-
y and supplies. Trenton, Sept. ~, 1870. No.
T. 9. STASDIFER. THOS. M'aIrIRl
:, CHANDLER - N't:IIRE,
F.FI3 VI q ~ FORw a RID y
NJ T. X e II A y TS,
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l:cirrrin:c 10 the above. | would respect
fully solicit for my late associates II continu
Anr'' Of the ihv"rs OF my friends.
NJ. u. DARLINGTON.
Trenton. La, june :, 1871. 39it
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y rtTTt\ e NJ
Is the
AMERICAN NEEDLE. tpl"rtN GIN
AND cox d.. SER

II gins faster than any Saw Gin ml:"i".
1t cleans the seed b,tt..i' than amy SAW
Gin made.
1t is the only perfect fire proof, ''it.n,.ir
made.
TT - THE REST ""Tr"S GIN ~ TIE WORTH.
There are h"ni,.ri> of them in successful
operation.
Several OF them r,nnin" in This "iiN. and
all giving the
GREATEST S.\TISFlt"rIoN.
Don't hesitate 4 moment. but ~"nd tor u
circular and learn what those who h:tt"
used Them say.
Sold IT," he Manufacturers Agent.
II. DUDLEY tbI.ENNN.
II st. Charles Street.
june l. lu::iu New Orleans. Ia.
(tOTTON PRESSES
n u II RS r. Pn w Frs,
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viCkSBURG CARDS,

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BANK,
VICKSBuRG, MISS.
a BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
4 general banking business transacted
JOHN \. KLEIN, &C. FLORENCE,
President. Vice President
GRO NJ. KLEIN, Cashier
n4l:ly
I ,A"hrN ~ EcGIEsr"N,
GEoCEES AND COTTON FACTORS,
Corner Of t.rvee and Crawford Streets,
tOrpoSitr H,c"ti~S Ho"S~.l
NlrKSEu MISS.
.Inly . 1870, nnll:ly
Established 1852. He-r~,ahljshrd 1865.
'tfc"AS y. FlNNEH.
Dcale,. in
CARR AGES. Rl1GGIES. WAGONS,
Carts, Whe"lharrows and Flows. Carriage
and Wagon Trimmings 4 Hardware.
WOOD WORK.
Ii"dS, Sl'ohes. t"iiocs. SHAFTS, J"l'S, &c
NICKSBtRG. MISS
"; GmnENnrnr, Agent.
July >. 1870. nil:ly
or. LOUIS FLOUR HOUSE.
L. BlrTrERFlEI.D n co.
| Hh"l"S"'" ''J"rc''~. Ptorision DcnJtp~ o'd
COTTON FACTORS,
Agents for Latin N Rand Powder Co,
MULBERRY STREET..
| Between Crawford and South Sts.l
VlCKSRURG, MISS.
| july, 1870. r42:fy
6 IL. YOUNG ~ CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS, COMMISSION
MERtH Al MIS-,
| -inf dcuferS IN EOrrig, ,,,1 Domestic
WINES AND iLQroRS,
Millct'a Agents. for Best Brands of Flour,
No POI MUInERRY STREET.
NICk$HURI, MISS.
July %, 1870 nll:ly
MAX NUNE",
MATCHMAKER AND JEwELER,
/ Sign of tho Green Specs
NICKSRURti, MISS,
Sole Agcn, for tho Florence, the Singer In,
= proved, the Wilcox 4 Gibbs and othe
Sewing Machines.
All tho latest improvements for first elias
Machines, Needles, Thread, .Tr. Al ms
chimes sold ut Northern prices and wa,
ranted. July =, 1870. nll:l
f,IlILEY - HOLLS,
cnT"rON TAITpRs;,
Uhnl,~"j,' I,,,l,',:s Il, G,orr,J,.s. "UI yYshp
fntion .%'u,l'ii"S,
Keep always on hand Lime, Cement, Plaster
l'HrtS l'l:tStrrInS HAIR.
No. 22o. MIberrv sweet. II"Lsbu,y, AI;-s.
July, 1876" nil:l,
JAMES WARE. II. e. WILLIAMS
WARE n NILi.IAMS.
Manufacturers nnd Drui.,N in
FI RN lTl1 ~ AND tHAIE
Mattresses, Carpets, wn1t Paper and Win
dow Shades,
No. i63 H'rshinyf"" ST., tirkHt",v, Mss.
l:i,
II II. PORTER n co.,
fIr,trrS IN
STA I.E AND FANCY DRY t:ttHS.
Philadelphia Made Shoes for Ladies' am,
Children.
HATS, CAPS, &c.
40. iGf Washington street
NIckSRrRf;, MISS.
July Z, 1870. uil:l
A cENE'LA'
n NIcKSBuRG:, MISS.
II IMPORTER. WHOLESALE AND retail
: DEALER IN
French China and Granite Ware, t'rcn,
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iNrfSTiTa'ftE STBfsE:.

AND Ft'RSl'rl RE RErAlRlNt.
The undersigned announce tn the public
that they have made preparations to engage
in the Furniture business in the new build
ing on DoSiard street, near 4. kindermann'S
and viii keep for SnfcH wcif-aSSOrtcd supply
of bnirc and household Furniture, iphOls-
terry materials, &C., which they will sell at
reasonable prices.
They will repair Furniture at short notice;
the long rN prricnre of The senior part ner in
that business ailorling good guarantee
that all jobs will he we'll and t:iit hfullv rx-
rCutrt.
J. T.. PETERS ~ CO.
Monroe, La., March Is, lS7i. n2ti-if
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We are now in the dull season. All
kinds of business is somewhat stag
nant, except building. The ladies az II
gentlemen of the city are beginlHl
to hunt up the fishing grounds. We
admonish them to be cautious. Eating
fish produces thirst and the furnishing
soul seeks the cooling brook early and
often, which results in sickncss-then
comes the tug of war.
Be careful of your health; it is the
richest gift from God to man. Don't
let little fishes lead you into puddles o.
dark, muddy water whence, come sick
ness pain and death.
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Cards OF n personal Characterization atl-
missible-will he charged double orr reg
ular advertising rates.
Obituary and Marriage notices will he
charged as advert iseinentS.
AGENTS:
furdrew Il Co. ....................Ncw York.
Mcintyre & CO...................New Orleans.
las. E. Drew, and Rehen Brothers,
Travelling Agents.
An other agencies are hereby revoked.
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

r. 1ttS X co.,
-,,, , ,, -, ..,
u.r ,, .,, ,.
" '''f- ~f-t"f- t'''''N f'tN CASH fNf.f'
Ar NEW ORLEANS PRICES
They have just received will tc con-
slant " rE.'ci> n"-a splendid stock Df
,.,.
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The denizcns of our little city are
daily supplied, at their doors, with ice
and ice-cream, by F.nsmingcr's ice wag-
on. Although the cistern water of
Monroe is provcrbially cool and sweet,
Il little addition Of ice is Il decided i'm
provement. Ensminger's cream is very
e-well-fiavored, compact and very
palatablr.
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FIRE. Lif: AND MARiS T..
fnpjt'H represented ",,'f S'i2, MN. n.N!
G"OrGi:, Home Fire InS.
Co.. of Columbus, Ea.... = 400, 10000.
Underwriters Agency, Of
New York .................. 1000 0td.ON.
London N Il Liverpool
Globe. Is, 100 ,OOO.M
Queen, London and Iiv-
crpooi........ ................. 1000. 10000.
North American, of New
York 0..572.:2S.
Pacific, of California (tirc
and narinc) ............... l.'i'9, 1923 .W T:"l.,
Carolina Life ms. co.. of
Memphis. Tcnn.........- 900, uOo.oo.
| ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY Adjusted
HEllEN HROTH ERS.
GENERAI. AaES'rS,
ally G,rfud St, Monroe.
.J""> l.. HANNA.
RECENT NJ, EpHW Al;Dl nc; AEDCDM
, MISSION MERCHANT.
! ANh t'E&tIt\i. >ft,t Eb.tT AGENT
MONROE, LOUISIANA.
h"nrnr. Match /, tS7t. uaw-t
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The undersigned continue the business
under he old firm name.
-. II. HEAD,
w. e. WlLl.I \ MSp\.
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The improvements of our city are
astonishing, when it Is remembered
that we are in the midst of a mOneyed
crisis, the like of which was never
known before. In every part Of the
city new buildings are going up. And
mechanics and mill men are exhibiting
:, generous spirit. here's q heohh, to
all such men. some of them have
been in Monroe over sixty years. May
the good Lord give them sixty more in
a thriving saw mill business.
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Amy person sending us five leash sub
scribers, at tho same post office, Will be en-
titled to IL copy of THE TELEGR .pH gratis
for one year.
Subscription price ncnriadir in advance.
TARIFF OF ADVERrISlN'; RATES.
Advertisements will he inserted at one
dollar and fifty cents per square zone inch
of space or lesS), for the first. and seventy
five cents for each subsequent insertion, for
any time under one month. For longer
periods as follows:
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

'I>llE firm OF Head, Williamson Il Co. was
L dissolved by limitation on the list April,
ISL. The successors assume the liabilities
and ar" charged with the settlement of The
business of no firm.
u. II. HEAD.
w. VILLA MSb\,
NJ. u. GARLlEGTDS.
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nI .AtIEiT.A MILLS.

~ At'hiIA mills.
These mills, opposite Monroe and hereto
fore known as the Mcclure Mills, have been
thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved
and ar" now III successful operation.
5OG.O FEET
of rough and dressed lumber on hand, cont
priSing all sizes, kinds nnd d"Irripi ion 81
pin" and CYPRESS.
SAWED .>ND SHAVED SHINGLES,
of superior quality, on hand and mad" to
order ON short notice.
CORN NlILL.
Fresh ground corn meal kept constantly
ON hnnt for sale or exchange for corn.
w NJ EItH. &c..
will h" delivered. on the east bank of the
river, nj the Kai1rOnt Depot, or in any part of
the city or Monroe, at usual market prices.
Dispatch and proInptncS in he cXecu ion
of orders may h" confidently relied on.
!. =. fRDSLEi,
Proprietor Dunchitn Mills.
June =, ISL. :;S-3n
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NIcKSBuRt:, MISS.
IMPORTER. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER IN
French China and Granite Ware, French
and Bohemian Ware, Silver Plated and Bri-
tania Ware, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Look
ing Glasses, Looking Glass Plates, Window
Glass, Paper 1Iangings, Window torniccs,
Curtains, Bands, Pins and Window Shades,
Lamps and Walters. GcrandolcS, tnndlc-
sticks, taStOrS and Liquor Stands.
Tho largest assortment of CHRISTMAS
GOODS ever brought to the city Of NickS-
burg. Such as: Fancy Goods, Toys Picture
Frames, Pictures, Marble Statunrv, Paper
Machc Goods, Baskets, Work Boxes, Wood
and Willow Ware, .tapannct Ware, Tenders.
| Shovels and Tongues, AndironS, Cast ings,
! St0newarc and KEROSENE Oil. oct: -. G-'In
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
West Virginia Legislature.

House Bill No. ., restoring the county seat
Of jefferson 10 Charlestown, coming up, Mr.
Stubs moved to amend by providing for a
vote of the male citizens of Jefferson, over the
age Of tweuty-one on the question of locating
the county seat at CharleStOwn.
The amendment was rejected. Yeas q,
nays 81.
On motion Of Mr. Wilson, the bill was
slightly amended, after which it was order to
eugrossmcnt and third reading.
On the 30th January, on motion Of Mr.
Braunon the bill repeating test oaths for Off
GERS was taken from the table, and under Sus-
pension ofthe rules, pa.s.d and Mr.. Brannon
appointed TO communicate the action Of the
Senate.
Every member voted for said repeal except
Mr.. Boggs.
BILL oS THIRD READING.
On motion Of Mr.. Stubs, bill extending
time for completing bridge across Potomac at
ShepherdStowu, to November 10. 1872, was
ordered 70 its third reading.
On the 3lst, on motion Of Mr.. KOouce'
Resa-e3. That the committee on education
enquire into the cxpciieucy Of abolshing the
Offices Of the county superintendent and school
trustees
BY Mr.. SguBbs, that the finance committee
enquire into the expectancy of reporting bill
re-imbursiug the counties of Berkeley and
Jefferson, for expenses incurred in the law
suits for determining the jurisdiction Of the
State Of w. Va, or Va, over the Counties
Adopted
The above has been reported adversely
upon.
On the Is, February, House Bill No. 65,
providing for calling Constitutional Conyon-
| ton came up as the special order Of the day.
\ motion Of Mr.. Jackson to read aud act
/ upon IL section by section prevailed.
! Mr. Lewis moved To- amend the first section
| by striking out tie word May and inserting
I August.
August was inserted by the following vote
/ yeas s. nays -.
Friday, Feb. >, the Legislature by vote Of
/ 81 to Is passed the bill submitting call for q
Convention TO the people.
/ Mr. Stubs voted against a Convention.
| Mr.. Ko1ncc offered q resolution proposing
o. tax bachelors over 80, $40 per capita, for
/ the benefit Of the school fund
| By Mr. Koouce Resolved That the commit
/ tee on Finance inquire into the eXpediency oil
eNcmp,iug tie sufferers by the late flood al
/ Hgrpcrs Ferry from the payment of taxes now
I due tlr 1870, Oh property damaged or destroy
cd 10y the flood.
| By Mr. Ko0ucc-To submit the question oil
the removal Of the county seat Of Jefferson
from ShepherdStovn TO a vote Of the male cit
/ liens of said county
In the House on the 81, House Bill No. 81
restoring county scat Of Jefferson to Charles
town, was passed.
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CONGRESS.
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
10 the Senate the Till for the construction
Of au AIRLINE railroad from Washington TO
New ork and the bill to incorporate the ia
pan Steam Navigation Company were debat-
Cd at length, withon. susl action.
Ia the House, resolution for the relief Of
John T.. Thomas, Esq, collector Of the port Of
GJGmorc, from responsibility for the alleged
dcfalcatiou Of subordinate, was passed also
the Lil making an appropriation to defray
tie expenses Of the Senate committee to IN
ycsticate the condition Of affairs at the South,
TUESDAY.
In the Senate the liil to pay certain loyal
citizens Of Loudon county, Va, for cattle TAX
en- during the war by Gen. Sheridan was pass
eli. After some debate the consideration Of
tic Washington aud New York airline rail-
road ill was postponed lya vote Of % yeas,
q nays.
The House passed I'LL TO prevent the re-
opening Of claims that have been audited by
the Treasury Department, except those Of
loyal men in States lately in rebellion, and
prohibiting department employees from prac-
ticing in the departments within three years
after quitting the same. The committee on
military affairs made a report on the recent
West Point "hazing affairs, in favor Of re-
storing several cadets who were dismissed, and
Of dismissing all of the cadets Of the first class
who were iustigators and leaders Of the affair
Of January Sd.
In the Senate, Wednesday, the approPria-
ton for the Southern outrage investigating
committee was increased to 10000. There
was some debate on memorial from North
Carolina against removing the disabilities of
Senator elect Vance and Representative elect
Waddell of that State The bill to organize
and consolidate the public schools of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and the question Of forcing
co,orcI and white children to attend the same
schools, was debated at length. The colored
Senator Revels spoke
There was nothing Of Importance done in
the House Of Representatives. The bill to cs-
taJlish a system Of national education was uu-
der discussion.
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A b for German Votes-

President Grant ay.i.s Limse'for 1e prose
tratjou Of France aud the extension and Gone
solijadouof German power TO make special
.ucssagc to Congress recognizing German
Cui,y." and suggesting an Increase % tae SAL
aries IS Tie Minister and Secretary of Legation
AZ Berlin. Prussia lie dcscauts somewhat
plau,iJly upon the anticipated advantages Of
tie German Union. He says:
elm it lhc American people see an attempt
t1l,pFoJuccin Europe some Of the bcs, features
Of our own constitution, with such mgdltca-
lions as the history and condition Of Germany
seem torcqujso The local governments Of the
several members Of the Union are preserved,
while the powers conferred up03 the chief i'm
part strength lr the purposes Of se,i-teelse
without authority to enter upca wars OF ccu-
quest aud ambition.
The cherished aspiration Tor national unity
which fer ages had inspired the many millions
of people speaking the same language, iuhaO-
nue a contiguous and compact territory, but
mmlturll'y separated and divided 10y dyuastlc
i,alrasies and the ambition Of short-Sightcd
rulers. has been attained, and Germany now
c,rts;us q population of about thirty-lyUr mil-
lions. united ike our own under one govern
mont for It's relations with other powers, but re-
tanning in It's several members the right and
power Of control of their local interests, habits
aud Institutions
Tie bringing of great masses Of thoughtful
ana free people uudera single government must
tend t9 make governments what they should
bc. tlc representative Of the viii and the or
E-ufAtou Of the power of the people.
The adoption iu Europe of the American sys-
tenn of union under the control and direction Of
a free people educated ,0 scifrcstraiut, cam
not lJiltoeXtead popular institutions and Co eu-
lar-e the peaceful influence Of American IDEAS
Tie relations Of the United States with Ger
many are intimate and cordial The CONNER
cflI Intercourse between the two countries Is
cNteasgc. and IS Increasing from year 90 year.
aul tae large number Of citizens aud residents
BOO tie United States of German extraction and
Tie continued Cow Of emigration thence % this
cogl'ry have produced au intimacy Of person
"a. anal po.it,ca. intercourse approaching it not
equal o. tha, with the country from which The
founders Of our government derived their oIi-
S.n.
but IS it not q queer commentary upon all
this. 90 find thl, the Presidents party are busy
il restricting and destroying the very feature
of the " local governments Of the several mem-
hers yf the Union, car o,-R Union, which are
Landed by him as retaining in its several
members the right and power Of control of their
local interests. habits and institutions % Ia
sh.r, that the doniuau, party are fast con-
s,r1ct.uS a consolidated military dospotism
Senator SLurz and his countrymen general
o. cannot fail to see the drift Of this message
that it is desperate effort to save a crumb-
ling party.