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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-02

PrOyfne a. AmOneft, Real Estate
Agents, No. 12 Madison street, An
the Merchants' Insurance Building.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
SupGrstitions OF BarbariIy in Rhode
Island,

From 4 rural district Of Rhode Island
comes u story Of superstition worthy Of
the dark days 0i witch burning The lami.
ly Of William Rose, Of Kingst0wn, nrc
subject TO consumption, several members
Of the family having died Of the disease,
and a son being now quite low with il.
At the urgent request OF the sick nun the
father, assisted by one Charles lIarring-
ton, repaired 10 the family burying
ground, and after building Il fire, first dug
up the grave Of his son, who had been
buried Twelve years, for the purpose Of
taking out his heart and liver, which were
10 be placed In the fire and consumed.
Nothing remained Of the body but II few
bones; and the remains OF daughter, who
had been dead seven years, were cxhum.
cd and the liver ind heart found to be in
perfect state Ol preservation. These
were burned in the fire, and the nshCs pm,
back in the grave. This WIS done in nc
cordanCc with the old superstition that
the bodies Of those who have died Of con.
sumption draw nOurishmCnt from the liv.
ing, and that In order To put m end To the
vampire process, the heart and liver OithG
dead must be destroyed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
Tribute of Respect to Judge Irwin
by the BrnxtOn County Bar.

Alta meeting OF the Bar and Other Off.
Gers Of the Court Of BraXtOn county, on
the 9Th day of September, 1872, Judge
Homer A. Holt was appointed President
0i the meeting and T. +. Fleming, ESQ,
Secretary, whrrcupOn the following resD.
lutIons were offered by G. +. Taylor,
Esq, and tho same were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t being understood that
the proposed Constitution Of the State has
brcn mrilicd, and that the present term
"rlhn Circuit Court will, in Nil pruba.
billy, b. the last held by the Hon. Robt.
Irwin, therefore,
Re'D'rcd, That the Bar part with Judge
Irwin with sentiments OF high esteem,
aud most heartily recognize the ability,
integrity and dignity with which His
Honor has uniformly presided over said
Court.
Rc'olc'd, That VI. l. Frame, G. +. Tay.
lor md j, II. Cunningham be appointed Il
committee 10 wait upon Judge Irwin and
tender him copy Of the foregoing rcso.
lutons
RcOlcod, FURTHER, That copy Of the
foregoing be furnished the Wheeling IL.
TELLIGESCEH, with the request to pub.
li'h the same. Adjourned 1Rr dic
II, a. Holt, HrcShicnt
Il. + FLEMING, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
The Vote for congress in this DIstric

The Vote for Congress in this District
The Register yesterday admitted that
It's claim OF the vote of Writ county Tor
Col. WILSON was only IAN opinion" ofthc
editor. 1t says: at will be remembered
that the ISTELLIGENCER claims 2j3 in
Writ county for DAVIS while our opinion
has been that the 2j3 belonged to VIII.
SON" orr opinion was based on the re-
port Of the Recorder of Writ county, who
has custody Of the poll books. II received
some confirmation from the statement in
the Register OF the 9th inst, that "a table
in the Parkersburg Times OF August Goth
gives DAVIS 4l3 votes and WILSON 100
But" the Register then said, "this is mani.
testify an error, for WILSON nowhere runs
behind his colleague on the Democratic
ticket and the same table shows Demo.
cratic msjoritics in every other case. The
most natural explanation of the cirCum-
stance is that the names Of the candidates
have been transposed." Now be il OBJ
served: The figures presented in the
Times are exactly the figures reported to
us by the Recorder. A transposition might
have occurred both times, hut It is not
likely. But let lis compare this vote for
Congress with the vote for Governor and
sse whether the Terror" is so manifest:
Jacob ............47T D.yls..........4i3
CamdGn.... .....4sJ WiIsOn.........iGl
1t will be observed that il we allow Mr..
DAVIS the Alb, he still runs behind JAcoB
"a votes, so that it does not seem very ex.
traordinary that he should have received
the 4l3 votes. But how comes it that
Col. Wilson's vote falls so much below
Mr.. CAMDEN's. The explanation of that
was given by Col. WILSON himself to a
gentleman with whom We convcrscd yes.
terday. He says that by mistake his
name was left of part OF the tickets 1t
this be true there is nothing strange about
the foregoing figures.
But Yesterdays Register says "a friend
in Richie says in recent letter 4 saw
the official vote as furnished by Orno
WILLIAMS, Recorder Of Writ county, in
which Col. Ben Wilson'S was Sc! down
nj AZ and the Register adds, that if this
is correct it would elect DAVIS by small
majority. 1t would be eight majority,
allowing the Register what ii claims in all
the other counties, But We adhere to the
"opnion" that Writ has given DAVIS 2j3
majority; which would make his majority
in the district allowing WILSON every.
thing else the Register claims 403.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
100000 CASH DISTRIBUTION. i
The Grand Gift Concert
A FIXED FACT,
is eptem Dor 20 tho Day
YOUR TICKETS NOW OR NEVER

The vast sales OF tickets already made, ard the
inCreasin. demand Tor them from all quarters
having determined the Trustees that the Grand
Git C0nceii lOE the benefit OF the Public Library
Of Kentucky, advertised for SATURDAY., spplcm.
Der Is. 1872, shAll POSITIVELY come of on that
day without pOs'p1ngurui. the management
now notifies all whu expect 10 participate In the
drawing that they should buy their tickets at
once. Delay fora few days CAUSED many who
wanted tickets al the concert in December last
Ia 20 without them. Some living in Louisville
waited until sales We're closed, expecting no
doubt, a pt -lpOnemunt and then offered fifteen,
twenty, and even twenty lv" dollars for tickets
which the day before were OiErrud 10 purchasers
al the regular price. Others living at d stance
sent thousands of dollars by mail and express.
which go; here after sllcE were closed, and had
to he rent back These disappOin;mcnis need
not occur again If tho warning now giyrr
IN due season Is needed
Ths drawing will begin precisely OF & O'Clock
Saturday morning, September IS, ls7G, in the
great hall Of the Public Library building, aud
continue until the one thousand gifts are all
drawn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
RIsmarck,s SIcrnInssnnsS.

The Worlds Berlin correspondent,
writes:
"Princc Won Bismarck continues to
drink great deal of wine, chiefly cham.
pagnc. lie is troubled with sIecplcss.
ness, and instead Of counting the drowsy
god by retiring TO bed at an carly hour
his custom during his present retirement
at NaC2in, is 10 pass the night in company
with few OF his confdants and com.
paniOns, in singing music, telling stories
and drinking champagne. One Of his
right.hand men-hc has number OF
right.hand mems an excellent Singer
and player on the piano, and when he is
present, Bismarck keeps him very busy
These sympOsiums seldom end until day.
light. They never end until the Prince is
drOwsy. When he arrives at n condition
in which he fanCies that it may he posi-.
bic To obtain II few moments sleep, he
dismisscs every one and hastcns 10 lie
down. But too often scarcely has his
head touched the pillow ere he finds him.
self wide awake again, and II this occurs
all hope OF obtaining sleep until the next
day is abandoned"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

TIE Providence J0urna! thinks that
without regard to the amount oil money
gained, it is OF the utmost moment that
there should be no irritating issues open
between this country and Great Britain.
We DO not want war, and we ought not 10
place or keep ourselves in Il position
where it is not only possible but probable.
1t remarks that had General GRANT been
a mere politician, he would have argued,
and argued correctly, that with foreign
war imminent, his reelection would be
certain, but he has proceeded with this
grave matter just as though it was the
only thing TO be thought OF, and as though
no Presidential election were ever to take
place. In other words, he has looked TO
the welfare of the nation, and let conse.
quences result as they would.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
872. Cameron Fair. 1872.
Tho Western Pennsylvania, Eastern
Ohio and Vest Virginia Agri.
cultural and Mechanical
Association,

VIII hold its Second Annual Exhibition on its
Fair Grounds. ucar Cameron, ". Va. on WE'D.
NESDAY, THURSDAY aud FRIDAY, Scptrm.
Der Is, ~ and 20 1872
These Grounds have been greatly improved ;
new wells hIvc been ding; a great number OF
stables have been erected: the track has been OK.
tended 10 one third Of mile, and GRADED.
New buildings OF all kinds have been made 10
Accommodate all who may be present, and ia
fact no expense has been spared 10 make the
next exhibition the beet one ever held In West
Virginia.
This Association has not for iu object the
making Of money, hut the improvement Of this
entire section Of country. All money outside OF
the necessary expenses will no used for the I'M
pavement Ol hr,crOuuds and ~ premiums
Very liberal premiums will he paid this year.
Send Tor Catalogue and La, Gf Premiums NOV
In prCss). to HANSON CRlSWELL, Mounds
willie, W. Va, or DR.. $. Is. STlDGER, Cameron,
W, Va anl1dIw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

Whole tickets, 80: halves. s.: quarters. }? n.
II whole tickets, $lOn: Is for S9ij: &c for S,un'
III for $i.hj; lSj Tor $1,000: SIS for 5000. No
discount on less than S!UU worth Of tickets at A
time.
In accordance with numcrnn, solicitations. mr..
rangemcnls have been made with all the railroad
and slCambUa. lines leading Into the city for TN,
sale oi fnundFip tickets good for siI days 10 all
l,r:'0ns who may wish 10 attend the Concert or
Drawing. Such tickets will be furnished nv The
lnu!sVlilc and Nashville railroad, the IonlEyillc
Cincinnati and Lexington railroad, the l,oui..
VILE, Indianapolis and Madison railroad. The
ONO and Mississippi Railroad the Louisville and
Cincinnati MalbOHt line, and the Louisville
O"rnrh0F0 aud Henderson Mail Line Packets.
All agents are required TO close sales and make
their returns In full time 10 reach this Office nv
Thursday, September %. To do this sncccs:.
inlIy, those located at great dstaUcCs must Closr
some dsys before the 18th
Al tickets 10 which gifts are awarded will he
paid without diSCounth 10y the Farmers and Drn
we're Bank, either IN currency, or by Fight dr.(l
upon the First National Bank of New YORK. M
option 0f the holder The tickets must 0rsi lie
presented at this Office. Room No. 4, Public Ii.
mFafy building, before they will DO paid by the
The drawing will he published In the Louisville
paper and New York Herald. and Official Cnnlc.
rent 10 purchasers 10 whom tickets have brcu
sent by letter.
TIlOS Z. BRAMLErTE.
AEcrt Public Library, Kentucky,
Fable Library Building, Louisville, Ky.
J. Y. l.. RODGERS, Agent,
No. 9M'Lnrc House, Wheeling, ". Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

The Concert itself will be the mos, hrI ,iantor.
CELESTIAL di'play that ever occurred in the Wcs,
One hundred performers. gathered from all uar-
u this country and from Europe, under the direC.
ton of Prof. Hast, will contribute to this grand
musical carnival. And 10 afford ample !com for
every tckct.ho,dCr To enjoy such an unusual
musical festival. tho Concert will be Ciyrn in
Central Park, where arrangements have been
made 10 accommodate all who may come.
Persons holding whole, hail or quarter tickets
VIII he admitted 10 both the Concert and Draw.
lB:, and none without each tickets Will bn nd.
init cd to either
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

THE election ordered by the township
trustees for the purpose Of determining
whether this township will aid the q. V,
X. L. Co. by contributing the sum Of
100000 has been indefinitely postponed,
or postponed at least unit, after the prcsi.
dental election. The people had given
the subject but little thought and were bu,
poorly prepared TO decide the NATTER
BtIIdire independent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

TIE Martinsburg Era delers comment
on the nomination OF Mr.. MARTIN for
Congress, ut Grafton, until it can investi-
gate "somG reports in regard to the action
Of certain delegates in the Convention"
1t nearly always happens that when ones
lnvoritc is beaten in a nominating con.
vcntion, something is found to be wrong
with the delegates by whose voice the
result was accomplished. 1t was so with
the StcubenVille Herald and the COnven.
ton that nominated Capt. DANFoRD.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

"OCn. Grant never has been defeated, and he
never will be."-llORACE GREELEY.
while asserting the right Of every RCpubll
can " his untrRmmcled choice Of candidate fol
next PRECEDENT until a nomination is made,
venture to suggest that Gen. Grant will be ial
better qualified for that momcntous trust 10
1872 !han no was In 1868 "-IlORACE GRERLET
Speteh on ia January. 1871,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
PATCHELOWS HAIR DYE.

This superb Hair Dye II tho best IN The World
Perfectly Harmless, Reliable, aud Instantanc.
no unpleasant 0dor. The genuine ". 4, lin,ch
cl9r's Hair Dye produces IMMEDIATELY a
splendid Black or Natural Brown, Docs moi
stain the skin, but leaves the Hair Glenn. -VIt
and Beautiful. The only safe aud perfect Dyc
New York. INmoTrndt,v
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

TIE Philadelphia Press declares tho
triumph in Maine practically settles the
Presidential question, and shows that
there has been no general detection from
the Republican ranks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

ALLEN (DcmocraD is elected Judge in
the hampshire circuit. The opposition
vote was divided between HoKE and
WHITE; and that was one of the cases
where il is easier TO beat two than one.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
MARIIIED.

MCCABE -TALLANT.-At st. DatnahaA'
Church, baltimore, Md, on "Wednesday evening,
September il'h, is7! n, hnlfpNrt seven O'Clock
ny Key James ID. hcChhC, y D., RWlricd b.
Kcvv A J., Strykrr and Il. 4, Dnfymplr. MIR D.
y McGAHE, 0I Pittsburgh, Pa and Niles FAHNIR
n. TALLAST, u Baltimore.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
ON MARRIAGE

HAPPY REIiE? ron YouSG MES from the
effects Of Errors and Abuses In carly lite. Man.
hood restored. Impcdimcnts 10 Marriage r..
moved New method Of treatment. New and
remarkable remedies. Books and Circulars sent
free, In sealed envelopes.
-, Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. >
south Ninth street, Philadelphia. Pa. anlOdSw
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The ayorite Soap,


hhhuIhbbuEtu ny \ HILL " htcllHE, W. Va.
claim tbs; II canroi he C1ccllCd, lst, In puri.
~ aud quality; Cd, In economy, because il is
arm and hard IS soon 81 made and will not shrink
when exposed TO the atmosphere, like most
soaps do. Il will therefore wNsh half an much
more Es the sOnps now IN market At the same
price; 81, For perfection In washing YOu must
wash wilha pare, Clcsn soap, " yuu cannot have
clean, white co;hrs. Uss ,As FtIrOrit Soap and
yon will have no more tfouhlC getting your
clothes white and lGUl;lrSa, and guarantee that
II viii rot iplurr thu skiL " the most delicate
fabrics IN, claim for Il al advantage over all
Others In that u WILL hear leaving IN water for
ar 10 hour without tHjuriUg It, Other rOaps are
rendered Esr"ts by forgetting them In the tub
or basin after lsHr Please enquire OF your
grocer inF tho Favoriic Soap, and You wifi be-
convinced that It T. the h,gl
CAuTlnS Each har II STAMPED "liH,rS aud
h@'4duir Fdr7,f't SlIy, ndHH1Gc'wd by +.
Eid N'"!IEQ, -. Ia"
Manufactured ard sold Al wholesale by
EDWARD REID,
''#p and Caudlr Manufacturer.
RugqP whrcl'Nv " Va
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
WHEELING DAILY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 49,
Books, Stationery, &C.
New Books!
AT TIE CITY BOOK STORE.

The Rose harden ny author Of "UGawarcs,"
cloth igmo. tiSJ.
Pathntdtr-By j. FcuImo'c Cooper, royal
octave edition, 81 %; payer, &c.
Last orthc MOhIrSr, -RyJ Fculnore Cooper.
royal octave cdiu Il. t %.
Deer SlG,sr-By J. Fcu!morc Cooper, royal
octave edition. lg3.
Dr. TAndJkC-By John Et,On Cooke, royal
octave, c!Otn, q %; paper &c
AGOOd Investment BY William FIaGG, paper,
zoe.
Onbra-Dy Mrs. olIphant, pipor SIS.
A Golden Sorrow by Mrs. Cashc Hocy,
paper, jOc.
Lord KilRObbin-By Charles Lever, royal &C.
tANU, cloth & ~; paper Co
An American Girl AbroAd-By Mrs Adcliuc
TraltOu, cloth, l2mO. q IS.
The Wears DAughter-By Geo. Macdonald,
cloth, l"mO 81 20.
Tho Doctors DAuEhtsr-By Sophie May,
cloth, limo. g. ".
Saratoga In lOOi-By Ell Perkins aud Arthur
Lumlcy, cloth, $500.
ChAtterbOx for lS79-BOardS, 81 -,
The New IlymnAlS-At all prices
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

FIRST NATIONAL. BANK,
BELLAIRE, D., August 10, 1871.
On aud after Monday. August 18th. We shaH
offer, dtIHr, 10 investors the tire amount Of tue
above loan, limited 10 100000 and authorized
by special act Of the General Assembly passed
goth April, 1871, and by resolution Of Town
Council OF Gtn August
These bonds, Issued In large and small amounts,
run Is year, and are rcdcemAble at the option
OF the corporation five years after date.
The payment otprncIpll and Interest Is lien
upon all the public property Of Brllairr and In
provided for bya direct tax upon all the RSGl and
Personal property OF the town, at present stand.
Ing on tax duplicate at $l500,OOO.
Present debt OF the corporation Of Bollalr is
$2S.OOO
The interest coupons OF the above bonds are
payable In March and September Of each year.
We invite the attention Of ito public to this
loan.
Information, In detail will he given by letter
or Otherwise By addressing the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
or Bcllairc, Ohio.
Or MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
hul? Wheeling, ". Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
LaughIin' S Infant COrdiaI
THE CHILD'S CURE WHEN TEETHIRG,

To Relieve PaInS, ChOlIc, WakefuInCsS, &c.
Such lie the popularity of this Remedy, that I,
has induced some unprlnciplcd persons to c0un.
lericlt 1t, using our sable wrapper and circulars
almost word for word even to the color and ri Id.
Inc Of tho same. An intelligent and honest puh.
lie will Irown upon such attempts at deception
and We shall hereafter prosecute IN tho fill cx.
tent Of Tue laval parties who, by making, Fcll.
nGOr buying, shall infringe on orr COPY rirht.
The ONLY GENUINE ARTICLE Child's CUrr when
Tce,Ling, LAUGlILIS'S INFANT CORDIAL.
Il prepared by
LAUGlIIIN BROTHERS & co.
Copyright entered and secured SccOldlu. ia
act OF CUngrc's. L,l.G
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13
BENJAMIN FISHER,
Star Foundry.

oalcc and warcroom- ~ MAIN STREET,
formerly occupied by Lynn Co
Also. main Onlcc and WarcrOom NJ the Foundry,
Nos, and 1 MArkc; ard : and Fourth sts,
anal
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

OTICE.-THOSE INDEBTED
IN to the subscriber are hereby notified that
their accounts have been made out. and payment
can be made on the I'd day Of January, isT9
To prevent any confusion, proper officers will
be In attendance, and no fear need he entertained
ny interested parties OF any disagrceablc cOnsc-
quCnccs on account OF the Fush. Only limited
humber can be admitted at \ timc-;hc doors
opening inward; the prccautOn being deemed
necessary on account OF tho experience Of tie
past year by lrc.
jRnl CHAS, II. FERRY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-09-13

NOTICE-WE HAVE DECIDED
IN In keep Our Agent, Mr.. A. Il. Berg. per.
mancnty IN Wheeling. who will sell our inr,ru
mcntr al manufacturers prices.
GAEllLES pI4SU MANUFACTURING co.
Baltimore
All orders for repairs and tuning promptly
and satisfactorily ailcHdcdlO.
A. d. BERG,
Jci7 TcmporsryAt the Krim House.
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OFFICE. No, 10 Quincy street.
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National Union Republican Ticket.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1872.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-24
Try-Don't Give Up.

a gentleman travelling in the northern
part of Ireland heard the voice of children,
and paused to listen.
Finding the sounds proceeded from small
building used as a schoolhouse, he drew
near and, as the door was open, he en-
tered, and listened to the words the boys
were spelling.
One little fellow stood apart, looking sad
and dispirited.
Why does the boy stand there ?'
asked the getleman.
"Oh, he is good for nothing :" replied
the teacher. There's nothing in him.
can make nothing of him. He is the most
stupid boy in the school,"
The gentleman was surprised at this an
swer. He saw that the teacher was so
stern and rough, that the younger and
more timid boys were nearly crushed. He
said a few kind words to them then,
placing his hands upon the noble brow of
the little fellow who stood apart, he said,
One of these days you may be fine
scholar. Don't giCetq1 but try, my boy /;
try.'
The soul of the boy was reused His
dormant intellect awoke. A new purpose
was formed. From that hour he became
studious, and ambitious to excel. And he
did become a fine scholar, and the author of
Weil-known commentary on the Bible {;
great and good man, beloved and honor
ed. 1t was DIR. Adam Clark The secret
OF his success is worth knowing Don't
gre up } out try, my boy try.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-24
Tennessee River improvements.

After unsuccessful attempts on the part
Of Congressman Garrett, on the 10th, to
have the Tennessee River Appropriation
increased, the following proceedings were
had:
Mr.. Maynard-I move to amend the
amount appropriated by making it $3.50
600" instead of "S2j 600"
If the House will indulge me for mo-
ment, / will say l feel considerable inter-
est in this stream, which runs almost the
entire length of my district and past my
own door, so that my horses, when have
horses, drink out of it. AS I remarked on
previous occasion, the attention of Com
gress was directed to this improvement
forty years ago. A report was made in
the time of the administration of John
quincy Adams, report which is now on
the files of Congress, and work commenced
under the appropriation that was made for
the removal of this great obstruction to
the navigation of this, L believe, the third
river in this part of the continent. 1 SUBJ
NIT that for this important work, so es-
sentlal to the commerce of several large
States, the $4,000 which / ask in this
amendment is certainly not an immodest
request on our part. / trust there will be
no objection tie giving us at least that sum-
The question was then taken on the
amendment moved by Mr.. Maynard and
it was agreed to, upon division-ayes a.
noes As >