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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

RCMoR OF Gov. Dix's DEArB-Quite an
excitement was caused in New York Sun
day by the generally current and we'll
ground rumor of the death of Governor
Dix. 1t appears that some one sent to the
Rev Dr. Hall, just before he opened d.
vine service, Telegram announcing the
death of Governor Dix, that morning with
apoplexy. This furnished the reverend
gentleman an lmpromptu and sensational
text, from which he preached with great
feeling and earnestness His congregation
spread the report in lively manner during
the day, and in the evening the lamented
occurrence was the theme Of several elo-
quent pul pit oratious Anxious inquiry
revealed that the telegram was bogus and
the Governor in his usual health, and the
excitement subsidized
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
Farm for Sale.

Any one desiring to purchase oooa farm, .1.,n
e'n 90 30 py applying to the undersigned on the
premises described below to-wit: The Southwe.,
o. Section town 4. Range l, east and the
.Ss' "a the Town OF Miiln, Iowa Co. Wis About IS
aeres Q, the farm is under plow well supplied with
49,, p..'oa e buildings and good running water has
Pieh'y OF timber, and 10 Of meadow This
.Arm VIII be Sold at low price per acre and on
'erms easy a. can be asked. The narrow guaye rail-
land. ~ VI Wv
Apply al the Tribune Office or of the owners for
ur'her particulars Psss sson given this fall or in
time to pillow, or any time in the spring
Sept. 23d, 1872 -,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

Our WlNNEBAGoEs The Milwaukee
Sentinel says Mr. F. A. Moore, with his
Winnebago delegation, reached Musko.
gee, eight miles below Fort Gibson,
Indian Territory, April 80 He was to
proceed by teams to the Sac and Fox
Agency, 100 miles west, thence fit out
with camp equipments on voyage of ex-
ploration to the regions beyond He will
stop at the Territorial Capital, where the
grand Indian Council is being held, on
his return
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
Avoid Quacks and imposters.

NO charge for Advice and Consultation.
IT. j. r. Dgott Graduate .Jeferson Medical
Cosle9e, Philadelphia. author of several valuable
works: can be consulted on all diseases of the
sexual or Urinary Organs. (Which he has made
an especial study either in male or female. no
natter from what cause originating or of how
nng standing practice Of 20 wears enables
ulin 10 treat disease with success Cures guar
Hteed. Charges reasonable. Those at a dis
! sns can forward letter describing symptoms
Au zen ehactosing stamp to Prepay postage.
II DfoTT, Md, Physician and Surreon.
!A DuaLcSt- M Ycrk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

IMMIGRATION promises to be unusually
large the coming season. Within the
last two weeks ten steamers, brir gine
1000 persons, have arrived Accepting
this as an average of the year 2SS 900
foreigners will land on our shores in
1873 These will probably bring with
them, in gold not less than So 600, 600
They viii also add to the productive
force of the country almost an equal
number Of laborers, for all foreigners
who come to us to work A large per
centage of these immigrants are Germans
and Hcandlnay ians, most of whom will
seek homes in the West. Thus not only
the young and vigorous men and women
OF the East, but the best blood of the Old
W orid--estlmated by the true criterion
OF value, productive power-fnd in the
Valley OF the Mississippi the widest field
OF effort, growth, and development.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

THE public all over the United States
were somewhat scandalized by reading
in the Sunday morning papers, that
Charles Sumner the Senator from Mas
sachusetts, on Saturday obtained dive,
from his wife, Alice H. Sumner, for ii e
years desertion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

AroUT thousand of the miners who
have so long been on strike at the
mines near Youngstown, Ohio, have re-
turned to their work Two or three
thousand of the strikers still hold out
and the mine owners declare that they
Will not take them again into their ems
ploy. Their places are to be filled by
Immigrants, OF whom ! ,00O have been
engaged IN New York One hundred
OF these arrived yesterday and went to
work protected by the police.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

JoHS STUART MILL-This great Eng
hsh Philosopher, author and statesman,
died of phlegmonous erysipelas at Avig-
non, France, on the Sth inst, aged G.
years. No man of modern times has
welded greater influence for good, or
contributed more to the advancement Of
the world Of thought, than John Stuart
Mil, and his demise leaves a vacuum not
soon 10 be filed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

A REPUBLIC has been declared for by n
Republican Conference at Birmingham,
England. How large or influential the
meeting was does not appear but It's in
fuence is not likely to equal among av-
erage Englishmen that cf the emphatic
letter John Bright addressed the Confer>
ence disavowing any sympathy with their
movement, and conJemning the whole
Republican agitation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

TWEED is to be tried again in two
weeks on the charge on which he recent
ly escaped conviction by the mismanage-
ment of the prosecution and the disagree
ment of the jury. Fifteen additional
indictments have been found against
him on which his trial begins Tomorrow
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
STATE OF WISCONSIN, low
John II. Vivian, Plaintiff, against James Collins and


John II. Vivian, Plaintiff, against James Collins and
Catherine Collins Defendants.
BY virtue Of Judgment order Of foreclosure rem
dered in the above entitled action, HE 4th day
OF April, A. d. 1873 shall, the 23d day of June
A. b. 1878, at O'Clock in the afternoon at the
front door of the Court House, in the village Of
DoGgeviIle, in sad county of Iowa, offer for sale
and sell the CHEST bidder the following describe
mortgaged premises situate, lying and being in the
county Of Iowa aud State Of Wisconsin, to- wit
The North East quarter of the North-West quarter,
of Section thirty six, in Town five, of Range four
East continuing forty acres, be the same
less. much thereof " i'll satisfy the al
Two Hundred and Thirty and 19-lU0 Dollars. with
interest and costs and if the said tract of land shall
sell for enough satisfy said with interest
and costs, l will then offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, at the time and place, the remainder
of said mortcageu premises, which are occupied by
said defendants a a homestead, and which des
crbed follows wit The North East quarter Of
the Northwest quarter, of said section thirty six,
in Town five, of Range four, east, containing forty
acres. be the or less, or much thereof
will satisfy the balance Of said sum.
Dated Sheriff S office, this 1Lh day of May, 1873.
WILLIAM SANDS,
sheriff. Iowa Co.. Wis.
STRONG & WEBER Plaintiff : At,orneys.-20w6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

The WESTERN lNDrASs-A disnotch
from Portland says the rnmors about the
conduct and attitude of the Indians in
Eastern Oregon are conflicting. OcheS,
ohief OF the Snake-Piutes, says he Will
remove his people from the vicinity of
the Lava beds. None of them shall give
aid to the Modocs. The heads of the
Chief Schonchin, and several other fallen
Modocs, are being forwarded to the mi
ltnry headquarters there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

AN UNPLEASANT RUMoR.-The Mil
waukee Wisconsin Of Saturday SAYS 1T
is romored this afternoon that the Mil,
waukee and st Paul Co, have refused 70
accept the st. CroiX land grant
lie La rosSe Democrat says: I'VE
learn that the meeting of Directors of the
It; Paul Road has adjourned without
taxing any action on the acceptance of
the land grant and tie fulfilling OF the
contract with the State"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

THE appointment of Minister to Russia
has been rendered to Jud re Pierrepont,
of New York, in place of Orr, deceased.
Ills acceptance has not yet been sisnitied.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
FORECLOSURE; SALE.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. IOWA

MATE OF WISCONSl IOWA
- County Circuit Court
John b. Terry, Plaintiff. against Thomas Lockett
Mary VI Lockcu aud Henry 5. Clauer Defendant.
by virtue OF Judgment order of fore closure rem
dere6 IN The above entitled action on the I'd day Of
hprii, lei5, l shan on the 9Th day Of june D.
800 at O'Clock in the afternoon at the front door
oil the Cour, House. in the village of Dodge Vile in
s'io county oil Iowa. offer for sale sell at public
a11t'oh, 10 the highest bidder, the following des-
eribed mortgaged premises situate lynn and hing
~ The county OF Iowa and State eli Wisconsin to wi,
me west half OF the south. east suarte, and the
."s' h oi me southwest quarter Oh section num-
oei we've w, III town nun Ell five t5), North OF
range number two %, east, containing one hundred
anu sixty acres, more or less, Sc much thereof a.
WIN saus'y the sum OF 2,OG9 cleo dollars with in
terest and costs. $3.50 "
Dated sherh's office this 10th cay OF april. 1873
WILLIAM SANDS,
Sheriff. Iowa County. Wis.
ALEX. WILSON, Plaintiffs Attorney 1Iw7
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
HELLOA!
Limp, Limp, Limp.

Why not take your horses to Geo. &
VIM. Day, and have them shod up in
good order There also you can get
your Blacksmthing done in the best
manner, on short notice and at reasons
able prices,
GEO & WIN DAY.
Mineral Point, March Sd, 1873 If.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
FORECLOSURE SALE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA
~ County Circuit Court.
Nathan Garfield Plaintiff, against James D. Adam.
and II W. Adams his wife, Simon 4. Amsdeu and
Elisha Blackm n d. fendants
By virtue and in Pursuance Of a judgment order
of foreclosure and sale, rend red in the above
titled action the 5th day Of April. A ID. 1879,
shall, the Both day oil June, A. d. 1878, at .
o'clock in the afternoon Of said day, AT thr front
door Of the Court House. in the village of Dodge
vlle in said Iowa county, offer for sale AID sell at
publ c auction to the highest bidder the following
described MORTGAGE premises, situated lying and
being in the county Iowa State of Wisconsin, to-
wit: TIE northeast quarter of section number
eighteen (ls), in town number five t5) north of
range number % east containing one hundred
and sixty be the same more or less.
Dated Sheriff S office Dodgeville, Wisconsin, this
18th day Of May, A. d. 1913.
WILLIAM SANDS,
20w6 Sheriff. Iowa Co.. Wis.
" L. GEO. B. CARTER. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

On Saturday last probably Is interesting n
telegram WAS sent over the wires OF the As
euciatcd Press as has been transmitted in
many years. 1t gave the particulars in detail
ut the accidental severance of nineteen per-
sons. including one woman and four children
The Youngest only eight months old, from the
steamer Poaris OF the Arctic expedition, sent
-uut hy the American Government. They
were preparing 10 90 to the land, had disCm-
harhcd quantity If provisions and other ma
icrIals on the ice, then su" ounding the steam
or; violent gale came up, which detached
the ice fuc from around the steamer and
driitrd the doe out 10 sea- on this were en-
campcd nineteen persons. Til, was on the
10Th Of October ia>t. The ice foe during the
storms @. our bitter winter was driven up and
down the ocean but at no time were they
able 10 reach the land, either with their boat
or ON foot. They were rescued on the 30th OF
April, after an Incarceration on that ice hoe
of six months fourteen days.
I nuer the abrasIons OF repeated storms the
Hoe was narrowed 10 sixty feet in width and
five miles in circumference.
The party suffered IncoEccivubc privations
hut none of them died. They had To live
without fire through all this long and bitter
winter; bat ii should be borne in mind that
the temperature on the ice floating upon the
sca l. much warmer than that of the land
There is nothing in the history .Of all the
polar expeditions for The past hundred wears,
that will compare in all lis attendant crcum-
stances, with the miraculous cScaue of Can
tain Tyson and his party after floating upon
the Ice Tor the past six months.
History has often commented upon the fiery
courage aud the unqmailing tcnacity of those
. liant crusaders, who left Europe Ia secure
ard defend the holy places against the i fdcl.
bat their courage, their suffering, their enihu-
'iaSm, are not To be compared with these
Arctic paladins who have been. for the past
hundred years, trying TO discover that polar
basin, which l. the Utopia OF our modern
gcographcrs.-EN.
Captain Hall, the commander Of the
expedition, died of apoplexy somewhere
in the ice>bound regions of the North
year ago last fall, since which time
captain Tyson has been commander.
The ship Polaris, which drifted away as
above mentioned, has not been heard of
since. part of the crew were on
board, with abundance of supplies, but
without boats, and as the vessel was
leaking badly it is thought she went to
abe bottom and will never more be found
\ LONDON telegram of the 10Th reports
that an attempt was made to assassinate
Emperor William Of Germany while he
was holding a review at Justeubcrs. A
priest fired at the Emperor, and the bali
passed through his helmet and severely
wounded an adjutant According to the
Daily News, this attempt vas made at s.
Petersburg.
Later-Advices from Germany on Tues.
day. say the above is false No attemut
was made to shoot the Emperor. This
is fair sample of the reliability of ca
Geographic reports.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

CAKES AMEs, the head and front Of the
great Credit Mohilier sensation, died a
few DAYS ago, at his home in Massachu-
setts, alter very brief illness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
State OF WISCONSIN, IOWA
State OF WISCONSIN, IOWA

STATE OF WISCONSIN. IOWA
~ County Circuit Court
Matthew. McSh-rry and Nary Ann McShe-ry bv
Alex. Wilson her Guardian. Plaintiffs against The
unknown heirs OF Eli I. Lee and Susannah l. C. his
wife and other unknown persons Defendants .t
Upon reading and fling the alidavts OF Alex
Wilson an James Smith from which il appcars that
some of The defendants who have an int crest in tho
lands hereinafter described, unknown i, il Or
d'rcd that The above named d fcndaris and all per
IONS having an interest in the Quarter Of
the north east quarler OF section ,hirt cue
(3l). in township Lumber six Co. range number ave
t0l, east In the county If Iowa, ard state Il Wis
cousin, appear and answer the NIL int in this
action. on or before the first day of July 1913
1t is fur hrr ordered that copy this order be
published IN the Mineral Poi TRiBrAE once in earh
week Tor SIX weeks ssivey proceeding said Lass
mentioned dale.
Dated 18th of April. 1873. by the Court
CALVERT SPENSLLY
circuit Court Commissioner
- Iowa county, Wisconsin.
Ally. WILSON. plaintiffs Attnrnex.-lsw1
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

CARPETs-3ply ingram, very cheap
at Deller's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

g. v. UAzELToS J. NJ Rusk and p.
Sawyer, Republican Congressman of this
State, have returned their extra back
pay to the L. s. Treasury.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

DEATH OF JAMES L. ORA dispatch
from st Petersburg says; ''lIon. James
l.. Orr, Ambassador OF the United States
died IN this city, April 3Oth, of infamma,
ton OF the lungs. lie bad been i'll from
cold for some time, but his death was
wholly unexpected lie was but 81
wears OF age at the time Of his death.
he formerly represented South Carolina
IN the House OF representatives and
was Speaker of the Thirty fifth Congress
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

We have report Of battle with the
Modocs in which the latter were repulsed
we have also the particulars of an ex-
PeG.''oh sent out inr the recovery of the
uoUles Hl soldiers who where killed in
'he engagement OF April Doth. from
winch 1t IS evideV that the regular
troops are iearn'nf' caution in the bus-
mess OF accommodating Indians,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
KEARNEY'5 EXTRACT RUCHU.

Shopper bottle or six bottles for s. co. delivered
70 any address, secure from obs ervation. Sold
by druggists everywhere Prepared by
kEARNEY & CO., 104 Dnane st. N. Y.
TO whom all letters for information should be
Addressed ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
K EAR EY-S
= III ID ( x1R ACT CHU,

Is the ONLY Known Remedy for Brights, Dis
ease, and has cured every case OF Diabetes in
which il has been given. Irritation of the Neck,
ofthc bladder md Inflammation Of The Kidneys.
liberation OF the Kidneys and Bladder RCttn
ton OF Urine. Diseases of the Prostate Gland
Stone in the Bladder. Gravel. Prick Dust Deposit,
and Niue MS or Milky Di charges. ard fer n
feeble1 and Delicate Constitutions of both Sexes.
attended with the following symptoms Loss
OF Power. Loss of Memory. Difficulty oe Breath
iEg, Weak Nerves, " akcfulmess. Pain in the
Back, Flushing OF the Body, Eruption on the
Face. Palid Countenancc, Lassitude of the
System. etc.
Used by persons in the decline or change OF
HE. after confinement or labor pains bcd-wct
ing in children etc
In many affections peculiar to ladies' the Ex.
tract Buchu Is uncquaed by any other remedy
ASH Chiorosis or Retention. IT. egularty Pain
;uihess or Suppression of Customary Kvacuations
liberated or Schirrus state of the Uterus LeU-
corrhea or Whites, Sterlify, and for all com.
plants incident TO the sex. Ii is prescribed
extensively by the most eminent Physicians and
Midwivcs for enfeebled and delicate constiu-
mo. mud oil
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15
KEA2-.EY'S EXTEACr BUCHU

C.res DtSeGSes arising fran hnWudeace.,
Halits Of D,ssapation etc in all their stages Mt
little expense, little or no changcin diet no in
convenience, md no exposure. 1t causes fire.
9nent desire, and gives strength to Urinate.
thereby removing Obstructrons Preve, ting arr;
Curing Strictu.es of the Ureta. Nlaving Pain
and inflammation. so frequent in this class CT dis
eases. and evnellncr all
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-15

Later-Advices from Germany on Tues.
day, say the above is false No attempt
was made TO shoot the Emperor This
is a fair sample of the reliability of ca
Geographic reports
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-16
PORT OF NEW YORK. JAN. Is, 1873.
CLEARED.

Steamship Wyoming (Br) whineray, Liverpool via
Queenstown-W Williams Guion
steamship Java Br), Martyn Liverpool via Queenstown
Steamship Cimbria NGA stahl, Hamburg. &c-Kun-
Steamship oarbel Bp Bayey, Kingston, ia, and Saw
anilla-Pim, Forwood Co.
Steamship City of Austin, Eldridge, New Oreans-C H
Steamship Ellen Terry, salyesr. Newbern-Murray
Ferris Co.
Steamship Medora Br) Stuart, NortoR-Henderson
Bros
Steamship wamsutta, Fish, New Acknowledgment l.
Wood.
Steamship Benefactor. Jones' Philsdelphia-Lorillard
Ship Jessore (Br). Mcclellan, Liverpool-snow Bur-
CESS.
Bark yidsjaasen Nor,. Frodesep, Cork or Falmouth
Bark Maria Rckmers (NG), stoltz, Bremen-Funch.
Edge h Co.
Bark Medea NG), Bradherring, HamDurg-Boyd /
Bark Albert Reed, Guayaquil, San Jose. &cJas FL
well X Co.
Brig Susan (Br) Marvin, st Thomas-Boyd Hincken
schr Rogue Alayo tSD), Valhouret Baracoa-E PUG
schr Ida May, Drsko, Aruba-simpson, Clapp l. Co.
Schr Minnehaha, Douglass, Mosquito Inlet Fla-Swit
a Bros.
sc6r Jessie Smith, williams Georgetown, sc-Bent-
ley, Gildersleeve Co.
schr Ida Bella, Freser. Georgetown SEE Powell 4
Co.
.schr John, Williams Wilmington nee Powell /
Co.
schr Diploma, Pinkham, Norfolk R Staples.
schr A Forsyth, Hobbie, stamford-Stamtord Manu-
schr XJ williams, Morrell. stamford-stamford Manu-
featuring Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-16

NEWPORT Jan 10, Pm Arrived, schrsy L Lamprey,
fSS rSS Sr FL %%nsos
cester for do; Jenkins Jenkins Boston for virginia
eesis ds Sr vi o
Dc s & aps S for
Returned.schr Cambria.
S%SE;gays Empire stale virginia Boston
st nhW H1AvEN Jan Arrved scnPs Grns'
Charlie %s s, jo @ and &iranda HAr
brig y y, .s,s Hoasaeq cssIs sshr
GSme
storm King agg9s aC Gstarean Naseq , do
light Cook, Port jefferson.
PoRT GAMBLE, Jan 6-Arrived. ship Panther, Kilton,
PORT townsend, Jan l-Arrived, ship King Philip.
PfiILADELPHIA, Jan l4-Arrlved, steamship Rattle
Ga Ss bwre
= Glesrsd1sc Glimpse Gr', Endicott pernambuco'
sailed--schrs Freddie Porter whorf Boston; "a d
'ft saEaa1sn lrryed sShr Fsnsds
EFT, Woodbrdee, NJ outside deep brig, supposed the
steamship Austrian Rcha wSss,s Bait H.
CON Curacao schr Maraeai5O, ,robins, New York. 6
CissTednschIs 81 Cordery Smith, Savannah
i5th-Arriyed steamship scandinavian, from Liver
',PoRTsMoUTT, Nh, Jan I2-Arrived, brig Colorado.
PRovIbENcE, Jan i4-Arrived, steamships Catharine
Whiting, Harding and Gulf Stream, Hunter, Phiadei-
sailed-steamship Centipsde, wiIletts Philadelphia
Gid dSEs
walker, New York.
.sailesdaschrs John Williams, Newberry, New York
San FRANCISCO Jan 7sailed, ships Alaska, and
SBra Atcninson. do bark Ella Beatrice tBr Bracken
sAILLA MILLS, Ga, Dec 3O-Arrived, schrs Kate
Carleton, Nassau 2lst, Fanny Shaw, Savannah Jan T.
SAVANNAH, Jan ii-Cearsd, brig liza, Noycs, Balt-
more mot as before), - -
l5th-Arnved, steamships San Jacinto Hazard, and
MONTGOMERY Faircloth New York bark Oscar J. Graves
end schr Searsville Boston.
Cleared-Bsrks Jupiter tNGl, warnken, Cork for
ders Joven Beatrice Worschafer and Nuova Providen
cha Sp Poig, Barcelona; schr Edwin Kirk Toe, South
WELLINGTON, NC. Jan ls-Arrived, steamship Fanita
Doane, New York.
Cleared-Bark Leopoldine (NG). Fraude, Liverpool !;
brig Redwood, Melville, Havana; schr G.M Partridge,
Bunker, Boston.
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rules formed under that act for the guidance OF
steamboat inspection services.
The Reception at the White House Last
Night.
The reception at the White House tonight was
not largely attended on account OF drIzzing rain
which has been falling all this evening. The
Ministers OF England, France, Spain, Mexico, Tur-
key, Peru Holland and Sweden were there, several
OF them accompanied by their ladies. General
Sherman Admiral Porter and number Of army
ana navy ofncers were also present. The curious
public was also well represented.
The French Determination Bill.
The Committee on Ways and Means have under
consideration o bill relieving from diferential
duties, imposed by the Presidents proclamation Of
october IL last, all goods imported to the United
States in French bottoms from ports other than
france, II af0at and on their way to this country
nve days after the date OF the proclamation
The Secretary OF the Treasury urges its passage
the ground that 1t gave merchants sufficient warn
Ing to telegraph not to ship in such vessels. When
reported 1t Is probable that lively debate will be
sprung on the condition OF American commerce.