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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Congress.

10 the Senate yesterday bill was reported to
provide for the construction of bridge across
the eastern branch OF the Potomac. The joint
committee Oh printing was directed to investi-
gate the charges made against the Compression.
al printer. A bill for the better protection of
the frontier settlement of Texas was passed. A
message was received from the President trans
uniting correspondence in regard to the claim
on Brazil concerning the ship Caroline. Mr.
Ramsey introduced a bill 10 regard to prepay
ment of postage on printed matter. ln It's
main features it provides that newspapers shall
20 free through the mail to subscribers in the
county where published, and provides for the
free transmission of newspapers and magazine
exchanges The deficiency bill was further
amended and passed. The centennial bill was
taken up, when proviso was adopted which
merely authorizes the President to extend iDvi-
tations to other nations to participate In the
exhibition. 1t makes no appropriation of money
and was passed by a vote of 25 to IT,.
10 the House of Representatives the debate
on the bill for the repeal of the law under which
the Sanboru contracts were made was resumed,
when Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky, made spirited
speech condemnatory of Sanborn and his aiders
and abettors. The tariff bill was considered,
aud Mr.. Dawes took occasion to assure the
country that the revenues were quite sufficient
and unless some unexpected panic intervenes
there will by a surplus to be applied to the pay
ment Of the debt. At 4 p In. the funeral SER
vices were held over the remains of David B.
Mellish, late Representative from New York
the Senate attending in body.
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Decoration Of SoIdiers' Graves.

WASHINGTON, May 26.--The Secretary of
War has addressed the following letter to Sena-
tor Patterson:
War Department, Washington, D. c., May
Is, 1874 have received your letter of
May 90 1874, which communication commen-
ces as follows: "On the eve of decoration day
one year ago an order issued by the Secretary
of War gave the grounds at Arlington into the
custodyof the Grand Army OF the Republic tor
that day, and limited the ceremonial on that
occasion to the decoration of the graves of sold
iers who fell 10 defense of the Union. l desire
to ask if that order is still in force, and app-
cable to the day now approaching. lin force
| earnestly hope it may be abrogated. If not
10 force, desire most respectfully, yet earnest
", to protest against its renewal.
The order issued on the Gath of May, 1873
10 regard to the terms of which there seems to
be some misapprchension in your mind, simply
prohibited interference with an association to
whom had been previously especially assigned
the control Of the grounds of Arlington GENE
terry on decoration day. This order read, that
"all organizations, persons or parties desiring
to visit the cemetery for the purpose OF deco
rating graves other than those OF Union sold
iers can be admitted on any day subsequent to
that above named upon proper application. "
No order relative to the decoration of the graves
at Arlington on the 30th of May, 1874, has
been issued. The grounds OF that cemetery
will on that day be opened to all orderly per
sons who desire to decorate any of the graves
within that inclosure. Very respectfully,
WILLIAM w. BELKNAP
Secretary of War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

DEATH OF Mr.. CALDwELL-Wm Shakes
peare Caldwell died 10 New York on Saturday
at halfpast 4 o'clock. He was native of Fred
e1ieksburg,, in bis ffty-third year, was the son
most famous theatte of New Orleans, and long
prominent figure 10 the history of the stage
of that city His early years we're passed 10
Fredericksburg, where he was educated a: the
classical academy Of Mr.. Thos Hanson. He
married Miss Breckenridge, near relative of
Gen. John e. Breckenridge, some twenty years
sioce. aud after brief but happy married life
she died. Mr. Caldwell endowed literally be-
nevolent institutions 10 New York and Louis.
vile, and had made liberal donations to the
Catholic Church of Richmond. One was a
home for aged persons, to be under charge Of
the Little Sisters Of the Poor" He proyid-
ed that twenty places should be reserved for
the respectable aged and INDECENT of Freder-
icksburg, for which town he entertained
warm affection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to F A
Reed. She reports the barkentine Mary McGhee
and three coasters, all light and bound up, be
tween Maryland Point and Indian Head; also
the schr Breeza, loaded with coal and bound
out, ashore off Broad Crock, with lighter
alongside.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomsn, to a Reed
Schr Albert Thomas, Georgetown, to Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schr Archer, Philadelphia, to " A Smoot.
Schr Reeves, Philadelphia, to w a Slnoot.
Schr j w Knight. Norwich, by American
Coal Go.
Schr Elwood Doron New Haven, by Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schr w W Pharo, Providence, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr Salisbury, Havre de-Grace, by VIM A
Smoot.
Scar Alice Hodges, Havre de-Grace. by WIN
A Smoot.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs w 81 Pharo, Florence and Lillian and
William Mason.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer Claymont hence. at Philadelphia
25th
Schr Gcv T Y Smith, for this port, Gle red at
Philadelphia 18th.
Schr E K Kirk, for this port, cleared as Prov
idence 23d.
Scbr l. P Pharo, from Boston, for this port, at
Vineyard Haven Oath.
Schr A Il Leaning, hence, at New Haven 23d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
EwS OF THE DAY
: To show the very age and body Of the Times"

The students rebellion at Bowdoin College
has not yet been suppressed Yesterday the
Sophomores we're summoned before the Facul-
ty and asked whether they meant to obey the
rules or not They answered that they would
yield implicit obedience to all the rules except
the one requiring them to 90 through military
drill. The boys were then ordered to leave
College Immediately, and await the decision OF
the Faculty at their homes. The Juniors and
Freshmen have also been sent home.
The ladies who were arrested in Pittsburg on
Saturday, while conducting religious exercises
10 front of bar-room aud iued by the Mayor
for obstructng the streets 10 violation of city
ordinance. have obtained from the Court OF
Common Pleas writ of certiorari, and the
Mayor has been summoned to bring the record
of bis proceedings before that tribunal.
A small yacht was observed Monday from the
shore below Toronto, Canada, endeavorlng to
enter, and while so doing was caught By a
souall aud capszed. All those on board, some
SIX or seven, were thrown into the water. The
surf was running very high at the time. None
of the bodies have yet been recovered.
The Arkansas Senate yesterday passed the
House resolution thanking President Grant for
deciding 10 favor of Gov. Baxter. The House
passed an amnesty act which includes all per-
sons engaged 10 the late rebellion except such
as we're members of the Legislature or held ex
ecutive or judicial offices.
The Alabama aud Chattanooga Railroad, one
of the leading trunk lines of the Southern
States, was sold yesterday by the Governor OF
Alabama, by authority invested 10 him by the
LEGISLATURE The road was bought by com,
pa0y of New England capitalists.
Mayor Wilt, Of New Orleans, has telegraph
ed to the Mayors of New York and Brooklyn,
asking additional aid for the Louisiana suffer
ers He says that in thirty five days the con-
tributions in cash and provisions have been less
than $3.50, 900, and one million is needed.
Four thousand and sixty two immigrants, the
largest plumber any day this year, arrived al
New York on Monday, the majority of whom
were Irish and German.
The Rhode Island Legislature met at Provl
dence yesterday, and will probably adjourn
Thursday to meet the second week 10 Juue, tt
elect u. s. Senator.
The strike of the stage drivers in New York
continues, though several stages are running
with green drivers.
General TrocLu has declared his intention Of
leaving France, and spending the remainder o.
his life 10 religious retirement
The Dominion Parliament was proroguec
yesterday.
Arkansas will have to pay two hundred
thousand dollars for the late rebellion.
Bullock, of Georgia notoriety, who fed from
that State, has turned up in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
The Markets.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Stocks steady. Money
3. Gold Ia. Flour quiet and unchanged;
Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn dull and
heavy.
BALTIMORE, May 27.-Virginia Sizes old, 50;
Cotton dull low middlings Italia Flour quiet
and steady; prices unchanged. Wheat dull and
heavy; choice amber ITO; good to prime red l60
al65; Pennsylvania do l59. Corn weak and
lower, except white Southern, which is barely
steady at 90u93; yellow Southern 80; mixed
Western, old, S2aS3 new 80. Oats dull and IN
changed. Rye quiet, but firm, at no Hay
quiet at 2OaS26 Provisions dull and easy. COT,
fee dull and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
COMMON COUNCIL.


At regular semi-monthy meeting of the
Common Council held May IS, 1874, there were
present: George r. Shinn, esq. President and
Messrs. Moore, Broders, Hopkins, n, nzle,
Downham, Fowle, Risheill, Hughes Lucas and
Evans; 90, e..
plans and specifications for contemplated I'm
Movements to the Market square, was ordered
to be paid.
torney, expressing as the opinion of that officer
that It would be expedient ut this time TO pass
the revenue bill IS reported by the Committee
Finance without Rsng upon ps the Subject nd
laid on the table .,,
A communication from John T. Hill asking
instructions concerning the title he shall give
purchasers of lots sold for delinquent .a1es on
the nth of June, 1872, was referred to the Com
mjttee on Finance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
From New York.

NEW York, May 27.--Duripg a fog Monday
evening the ferry boat Delaware, ofthe Pavoma
ferry collided in mid stream with schooner.
A man and boy engaged Oh the schooner were
thrown overheard.
The annual session of the Board of Delega-
ties of American Israelites commenced last
evening. Delegates were present from twenty
tour congregations representing the States
of New ok, Mass, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Tennessee and the District Of Columbia. The
treasurer reported the receipts Of the Trust
Fund for the past year to be "a, 92O, aud the
expenses S3,Ol3, leaving balance of 81! ,9O6.
The next meeting will be held in Philadelphia
in 1915
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The Washington Chronicle ys:-Miss Liz
zie Cabell, Of Richmond, Va, accompanied by
her uncle, Colonel Cabell, of Missouri, called
upon the President last week and had a pleas
ant chat with him, at the termination of which
President Grant presented her with costly
and exquisite boquet. Miss Cabelrs surpass-
ing beauty and varied accomplishments make
her one of the foremost bellies Of the "Old Do
minion ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

F1REs.-A destructive fire occurred at ST.
John, n B., OF Sunday night. 1t was mostly
among the frame houses of working people,
aud spread rapidly. The sufferers are chiefly
the poor residents. Several people we're injured
bodily, and one fireman lost bis life 10 doing
his duty. A fire at Independence, Iowa, on
Sunday destroying that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
The PRESBYTERIAN Church.

ST. LOUIS, May 27.-ln the Cum berl and
Presbyterian Assembly, in session at Spring.
field, Mo-, yesterday, Rev. }. B. Bussman and
J. K Brown were appointed delegates to the
Presbyterian Church Of the United States: A
committee was appointed TO confer regarding
General Council of Presbyterlans with the
committee appointed by the General Assembly
al St Louis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Coal Sales.

NEW YoEK, May 27.-At the regular monthly
follows: Steamboat, 5000 tons at 81 65; CRATE,
1000 tons, at 81 S21; egg, 5000 tons, at 974a$5;
stove 10 100 TONS at SIS Att; chestnut, 1000 tons,
at 40a "a 42l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The annual Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church Of the Diocese of Maryland,
will convene at St. Johns Church in Wash
ington, to-day. Bishop Nottingham, and
Assistant Bishop Pinkney, will be present ard
the latter will probably preside during the
greater part of the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

1t is again announced that Secretary Rich
ardson will shortly retire from the Treasury.
The agent of the Associated Press says that
rumor has fixed on Mr.. Delano as Judge
Richardson successor, while the special cor
respondent of the Baltimore American tele,
graphs that Mr. Benjamin H. Bristow is the
coming man,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The storm of wind, rain and hail on Monday
afternoon proved more destructive than was at
first supposed. In some portions of Balti-
more county it was severely felt, and didiconsid-
cradle damage. In one instance barn was
blown down, and sad loss of life resulted, a
father and daughter being instantly killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The President has ordered that the govern
ment departments shall be closed on Saturday
next, 30th lust, decoration day. to enable the
officers and employees of the government to
Join in the observance OF that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The removal of Mr.. Cluss from the Beard
Of Public Works of Washington, by the Pres-
dent. is severely censured, while it is said that
Hoxie, nominated 10 his place is Ineligible, be-
ing in active service 10 the army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Schr A Butler, for this port, cleared At Bev.
erly 18th.
Schr jas Phelps. hence, at Pawtucket Odd
Schr w B Chester, hence, at B ston 18th
CANAL COM MERGE.

Arrivsls-Boat Owl. to Consolidation Coal
Co; q F Waters ard r Summers, to New
Coal and Iron Co; r Emmitt, to Hampshrs
and Baltimore Coal Co; g Lloyd, David A
Lowe Michael Snow, Jas Green, j Fl SLcknev
and T l. Belts, TO American Coal c..
Departures 7 H Fale, NJ Fa.non, NJ
C Merryman, JAS Hoy, NJ Sandford, Ed Bsyer
John Sheridan, J Il Platte. w P Smith, ] W
Morris Fl A Garritt, r Bender, j Bradburn and
Benz Bissell for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

Ten thousand dollars worth of diamond jew
elry was seized in New York Saturday, from
Solomon Abrahams, a passenger on the steam
er Scotia, under the suspicion Of it having been
smugpled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Monument Unveiled.

INTERCHANGEABLE, N. Y, May 27.--The
monument 10 honor of COL E. E. Ellsworth
was unveiled 10 the cemetery here o:day in the
presence of large crowd. An Grafton giving
the history aud career of Ellsworth was deliver
ed. A poem was read and there we're other ex-
ercisps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

REMARKs.-Wheat is in light receipt and the
market is unchanged offerings of 952 bushels
rcd, with sales of damaged lot at 125, fair at
l55 and 100, good at 165, and prime at ITO. Corn
is active and steady offerings of 1900 bushels,
with sales of mixed at 81 and IS, and yellow ut
80. Oats are quiet; sales at 63, with offerings
of 118 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The diplomatic relations between Spain and
Mexico were resumed yesterday by presenta-
ton to Marshal Serrano of the credentials of
General Corana as Minister from the latter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

w- EDWARD McEwEN, who is perfectly "a
mlliar with the operations al the Gas Works, re-
spectfully announces himself a candidate for the
Office OF Superintendent of Gas. my 2o-3r*
. TIERCES SMALL b ANS just received by
- my Do j. q. MILBUKN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

@THE FENCE LAw-ELEcTIoN NOTICE.
AS the election to be held on The 18th of May,
for county officers, poll will be opened and the
votes taken upon the question of the repeal of
the present Fence Law. Mr. Chas. Potter has
been appointed commissioner at Accotink, and
Geo. Riston al Pulman's for this purpose.
Z. Z. MASON,
Clerk Mt Vernon Township,
Fairfax county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
The Mill River Disaster.

NORTHAMPTON, May a. In the Williams:
burg reservoir inquest to-day George Raymond
civil engineer, gave testimony going to show
the faulty construction of the reservoir, the
cement particularly being very bad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
The Local Option Law.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.-ln fifteen cleo
tons under the local option law IN this state
the anti-liquor people have carried eleven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Ladies' Misses and ChiIdren'S Boots,
shoes and SIiDpers.

We are this day receiving = full line Of Ls,
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spriag and Summer' en-
bracing all of the latest styles We solicit pur-
chasers to call and examine for themselves, as
they will be sold al low prices:
all W. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The Centennial pill passed by the House on
January 2lst, and which makes DO appropria-
ton, was taken up in the Senate yesterday and
passed without much discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

A small stone building Oh the Diamonds plan
tation, in Havana, was destroyed BY whirl-
wind Monday. Five laborers were killed and
twenty wounded by the falling walls, all be-
longing to chain gang employed 10 the build
inp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
SUITS FOR TEN DOLLARS.
An Accident,

Serious and painful, often happens when medi-
cal aid is not at hand EDWARDS Il HUTCH
INSON'S STIMULATING LlNIMENT is q
most effective remedy for Stings and Bites of
Insects, Sprains, Bruises, Swellings, Kheums-
tism, &c. Keep it in your house. Manufsc-
turen by ED WARDS s. HUTCHINSON, Lees.
burg, Va, ann sold by Druggists everywhere
an 15-po2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
n o T I c E.
MAYORS OFFICR.

MAYORS OFFICE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May Is, 1874.
All bar rooms saloons and other places for
the sale of intoxicating liquors in this city must
be- closed from sunset on WEDN ESDAI TIE
9th instant until sunrise on FRIDAY MORN
ING, the 10Th, and all persons offending against
TIE provisions of this or Ter will be dealt with
according to law Special policemen will ba APP
pointed on the day of election, under the dlrcc-
ton of the Chief of Police.
nv 25-3t K KEMPER. Mayor.
" COALl
To arrive, per schrs Alice Hodges Salisbury
and Thomas B. Taylor, cargoes OF Hall, Bros.
& Co.'S. mine
LYKENS VALLEY COAL,
(of egg and stove size,
which will b. sold ut market rates by
w. a. SMOOT
nv 26-lm Shoots wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
Foreign News.

LONDON, May 27.--It now appears that the
Russian Grand Duke, Constantlne's son Mich
olas, gave the diamonds belonging to his moth
er to Miss Fepix or Phoenix, a beautiful Am-
erican. The circumstance Of the theft togeth-
er with the fact that be had deposited large
sums of money with bis bankers to make pro:
vision, as be says, against the necessities of
old age, lead to the belief that be is insane. :.
Dispatches from Calcutta state that the dis
tress from famine 10 India is increasing. Near
" three million people are dependent upon the
government for food.
BAYoNNE, May 27.-Travellers who have ar
rived 10 this city from the scene of the Carllst
war in Spain bring the following intelligence :
Gen. Concha, with force Of Republicans
numbering %, 900 men, is marching toward
Estella, province Of Navarro. He attacked
the Carsts on the oath inst. with three COL
umns and was rcpulsed everywhere.
"Dun Carlas has left durango and arrived
at Tolosa, Capital ofthe province OF Gulpuzcoa
Is miles southwest of San Sebastian.
LONDON, May 81, p. m.-The amount OF
bullion gone into the Bank OF England on bal
auce to day is EGO 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, MAY q, 1874.

The General Conference of the NJ. T.
Church, South, which has been 10 session
in Louisville, KY, adjourned yesterday, after
naming Atlanta, Ca, as the next place OF meet
ing, four years hence. A resolution OF graft
tude to Commodore Vanderbilt for the dona
ton of $500, 900 for the endowment of church
University was adopted, also the following;
Whereas, the discussion and votes OF this
Conference on the subject of troternal relations
with the Methodist Episcopal Church and Its
cognate subjects present an appearance OF es-
sential differences which do not exist; therefore
Resolved, That upon the subject OF traternal
rotations with the Methodist Episcopal Church
upon proper basis this Conference is unIt
Resot,ed, That We are also unit upon the
propriety of appointing commission empoW-
cred to meet like commission from the VI. H.
Church to settle all questions of difficulty be-
tween u.s. such settlement is essential to COM
plete fraternity. ,.r
Resolued, That the only points Of difference
between us on this whole subject are as to the
best method of accomplishing this desirable
end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

The opening of the spring meeting of the
Maryland Jockey Club at Pimlico course took
place yesterday. The weather was bright and
the air delightful. About $500 or 5000 peo-
pie were present The track was little heavy
from the rain of Monday. Betting and invest
ments in the pools were active, and as the tav-
orites generally failed to reward the faith Of
those who had put their trust in them much
money changed hands. On the other hand the
horses that had not figured high in the pools
gave unexpectedly large returns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27

NOTICE.
The following are the returns made by the
commissioners appointed to conduct the primary
election held in this city on Thursday, May u
1874:
For Mayo,-K. kemper 100.
For City Sergeant-Jas. NJ. Steuar', 1909.
For Comm onwealth's Attorney-John NJ.
Johnson, 52l; S. G. Nesle 449; G. E. Stuart,
jr.. l27.
For Commissioner of the Revenue George
Dutfey, 706; John w. Campbell, 389.
1t is therefore officially announced tina, the
following are the regularly nominated csnd istes
to be voted for on Thursday, May 2S, 1874
Mayor-K Kemper.
City Sergeant-Jas NJ. Ste TART
Conmonwealth's Attorney NJ. johnson
Commissioner Of the Rex enue-Geo. Duiiey
JNO. B. SHOOT,
Chairman Conservative Committee
GEO. r. SHISN, Secretary. my BITE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-27
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE dAZETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May p, 1874.
The Senate, to-day, was engaged during the
morning hour with a bill authorizing the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad to use certain avenues,
&C., for their track. Messrs Lewis, of Va, and
Sherman, of Ohio, spoke in favor OF the bill.
Mr.. EdmuDds, of VT. advocated postpone
ment. The bill went over at the close OF the
morning hour.
The Senate then took up the codhca'ion of
the laws of the Uaited States, which occupied
the residue of the day.
The House of Representatives passed bill
repealing the law under which the Sanborn
contracts were made.
Gen. Butler made number of reports from
the Committee 90 the Judiciary, but did not,
as was expected, report the Civil Rights bill.
THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
The District Investigating Committee had
under consideration, this morning, the improve
ment of Attorney General Williams property.
alleged to have been done at the expense OF
the District. The Attorney General; MIR. Bell,
the Superintendent of the work; MIR. Riley, the
contractor, and Mr.. Cluss, were examined.