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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
Furniture Repaired.

rINHE undersigned has opened Furniture Re-
pair Shop in the building on corner Of Sam
uel aud Main streets, Charlestown-s few doors
East Of Court House, same side. He will Re
pair Furniture in substantial and nea; manner at
reasonable prices. and with promptitude.
Jan. 80, lSI5-ti. l. G. RUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
Paints. Oils. Glass.

7 EVILS Lead yarnishes, Brushes and all goods
Z ! belonging 10 the trade. for sale BY
Apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HOOFF co.
I HAVE on hand and will keep in stock the Pat
! eut Chemical Paints-prepared for immediate
use for inside or outside work.
Apr. 10, -. JAS. LAW. HO0FF & co.
COORDINATION Hame-Straps, Vacuum Oil
I for harness, Cotton Back Bands, Traces for
sale BY JAS. LAW. HOOFF 4 co.
April 10, 1873.
GARDEN Trowels. Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Spades
~ and Lines, for sale by
Apr. TO- rs. JAS. LAW. HOOFF & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
TIMBER FOR SALE.

I HAVE 10 OF more ACRES Of VERY HEAVY
| TIMBER which consists Of fine large White
Oaks, BlacS Oaks-suitable for Shingles and
Hickory, which will dispose Of at Private Sale,
giving reasonable time to remove same, and will
engage TO haul for the purchaser.
April l, ls76-tf. THOMAS IIITE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
Boot and Shoe Making.
REPAIRING, &C.

TTNllE undersigned has removed his Shop to the
l building on the corner of Charles and Liberty
streets-in the building lately occupied BY Wei
rick & Weller. The character Of the work done bv
the subscriber is we'll known and Appreciated v the
citizens Of Charlestown and vicinity 1t is hardly
necessary 70 add that be will endeavor to sustain
his reputation a reliable workman. and will ex-
ecute promptly and at reasonable rates all orders
given him-either for New work or Repairing
JOHN AVIS of WIN.
May l6, 1874. April IS, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

Wholesale price $500 per doz.; Half doz SO ;
Rows sizes $500 per dozen; Halt doz. W
Retail price-Men's $50 EACH Boys l.25 eaeh.
| furnish the same shirts, finished IN the oe s'
manner for 80 cents each additional. Repre-
sented BY the above cut, Cuffs are made, Sleeves
cut the Shirts can be finished by any one compe'
tent TO sew straight seam, as it is only necessary
n sew on the cuffs, put in the sleeves and sew up
the side seams. ,-,re,,v
Januorv g. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
Perfection Of Light.

TIVE only absolutely safe il.uminator TO use in
any Lamp IL cannot be exploded. Elaine,
the family safeguard.
WARDEN & OXNARD.
Pittsburg. Pa.
For sale bv GEO. ". T. kEAKSLEY.
Dec. &, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
The Old Family Journal.
TOGETHER.

Purple he haze aad golden the weather,
Rich IN its splenjors the utumu day lies;
Bright painted astsrs besrfiukle ths meadows,
Lifting their st8s-taccs up 90 the skies.
Brich. iu the sunlight we two together
prjuk jo The bliss 40 loves wonderful day
Watch the soft On SIS slowly leave To- horizon,
Where. brigl, 20 their glory, tae Autumn
t.nt lay.
We two together. tath-d iu Loves sunshine,
Rih in The srI tiar &C lovehgbt alone.
Lar our OF bank, .'r-1. which rise m their ac-
ctut
Like soft golden whispers, up Co God S throne :
Soft golden vh;,rcrs, that Autumn iiuls echo,
Mcllows5 with happiness. rises our song
Tas hearts toecthvr. one in their rapture,
Mand locked ia hand, we wander along
Golden I'm spl,ajor stretches the landscape,
Mrl.ovet 10 glory CUR futures asise
One o. '-h. one hope-lOvc's full Tuition
one path together up % The skies
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
A KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods !
Substantial, Useful, Ornamental

N E DELLER is now opening at his
u. IL. ID Drug and Fancy Store on the
Court House Square, the most select and beauti-
ful assortment of Holiday Presents ever offered
in this market In addition to his large and gen.
era stock of Perfumeres' Toilet Soaps, Hair and
Tooth Brushes, Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
ses, and Fancy Toilet Articles generally, he-has
carefully selected from the best houses of Phila-
drlphia and Baltimore, at least a specimen copy
Of almost every thing unique, new or beautiful
that the needs Of the season has produced. lie IN
yites his friends and the public to examine stock,
as be can but enumerate amongst an endless va
riety OF articles
BJles, Hymn chi Prayer Books, tbedmi-
fully bound Photograph Ai6uD,s, Steel Eagrd-
rings, Ctromos Of all sizes and at all prices,
Boiemean Eases, Toilet Sets, lVritmg Desks,
Il'ork Bores, NoNo Cards, Siereoscopjc Nie'cs,
Book Racks, Corner and Side Brackets, Paper
Holders, Card ReceirerS, DC, SC,
With a large and carefully selected assort-
mcnt Of Ch;ldren's BOOKS, and TOYS from a
Penny Whistle to a Locomotive.
NJ. With many thanks for the liberal patron,
age extended the last llolyday scason, it is hoped
that with 4 much larger and by far a more attrac'
tive supply. his good friends may find something
TO suit all tastes and at all prices. Call early and
secure choice. as the desire is quick sales and but
a moderate profit.
December Is, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
"EVERETT HOUSE"
Corner OF Queen and Burke Streets,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA,
William RutIedge, Proprietor.

VNiliS popular House has been thoroughly reno
| waited, and the present proprietor who as
sumed charge on the lst ofApril, Is now prepared
to accommodate guests in the most comfortable
and satisfactory manner. The house contains q
chambers all Of which have been handsomely fur
nished with new furniture.
THE TABLE viii be well supplied with the best
the marketahords, prepared by experienced cooks.
5f,5- Charges Moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with a choice varie-
Of Pure Wines and Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with attentive 0stlers.
Ny old patrons and the general public are invi-
ted to give me a call.
May A,.ls13.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
LIGHT &c MITCHELL,
DEALER ~
Drugs, Medicines. Paints,
SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS, &C,


LFNAKES this opportunity of thanking hisQ
patrons for their mostliberal patrOnageNI
for the last year, aud hopes by strict atten- Il
ton and fair dealing to merit continuance of the
same sell Grst-roie goods always; do not sell
counterfeit or cheap goods for the best. Warrant
everything sold-tu be returned if not as guaran-
teed 1t is my desire, and also pleasure, to selmy
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
ol,rGys but will If compelled, sell them Laudanum
for cts, Syrup for cts, and Cologne for Is cts,
per pint; but at the same time, let me inform you,
that according to the United States Pharmacopea,
you can't make Laudanum for less than 10 cts, by
the wholesale. \ much cheaper plan is to buy
your goods genuine, and add the 'cafer yourself.
/ want allmv old Accounts settled up by paying
the Cash Immediately, and new ones begun imme-
diately, if not sooner. Will not ask for money on
the new ones until after Harvest.
CIGARS-beSt in town.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
May l, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
DAVID IL. COcKRGLL. JOSEPH II. CocKRILI
DAVID II. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA

OUR exoeriencein the business which weadver-
! tse to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with it in all its branches enable us toassure
the public that any work entrusted to us will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places andincarryi goutpracticalre construction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawingof plans and specifications and in the
construction of
GEOWETRTCAL STAIR WA Us,
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
E0- Being well known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April9, lS6S-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
STRAW WANTED.

TIVE VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY of Han.
L town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw of All Kinds.
ON and after the lss Of August either in the st,.s
or delivered a the Mills at iIallronn.
Apply to John II. Strider or at the Mills
July Is, lSG9--ti.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
Rrad,eE's Super Phosphate,

At reduced Prices, and terms to suit the times
MARINERS, do not fail to call and examine ouI
stock and read our certificates. To most oil
our patrons and friends we send circulars, giving
the experience of the best farmers in the country
with these standard Fertilizers We hope they
will read them carefully.
In Jefferson county the Bradley Phosphate
speaks its own praise from its results, and we be-
ieve is in more general use and favor than any
other article offered in the market.
The Sea Fowl Guano is manufactured by the
same old reliable Company, and is preferred by
some to the Bradley. There can be no mistake
in using either Of them their reputation is toe
well established for the manufacturers TO run the
risk of altering or adulterating them.
WASHINGTON LlPPlTT.
Agents for jefferson, Clarke and Frederick
counties.
Aunust IL 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
CHARLESTOWN. JEFF. co. W. Va.
MARBLE YARD
TAX p AYERS

II MOVING themselves indebted, will please
~ come forward at once and pay mp, and eua-
Die me to meet the County indebtedness. Fur
Their indulgence cannot be given.
EDWARD TEAREEY.
May -, lS7j-tf Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving, in all its various branches, and all
work IN their business. All orders promptly filled
at the lowest rate, andshortest notice aud alwork
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur,
chasers. If not no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and patronize Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation theirshop
in Martnsburg, where they will give prompt at
tentiou to all work entrusted to them.
DIEHL BRO.
Chnrlestnun Lnlrls 1SG7-1Y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
TITI CASH CAPITAL lEl ASSETS lE
TFOEE TEEAV SO,0OO,OOO

7 AN prepared to write policies on Dwellings
I and Contents; Store Houses and Contents
Mills, Factories aud all good insurable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
specially. will give my personal attention TO
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed information to all parties desiring
o. insure. Ny customers will be furnished from
time 10 time, Biotters, calendars as well as
printed matter. showing the conditions Of the
Companies in which they are insured.
have given my constant attention to the In
surance business for the past six years, and being
so generally known throughout the County, do
not think il necessary 10 give references. Par
ties nsuring with me may rest assured that their
policies will be properly written, and that time
iy notice will be given them as 10 date Of expira-
lion. Ny residence will be at Charlestown after
April the first, lS7G-until that time, will visit
Charlestown every Tuesday e Friday, or any
communications addressed to me at Woyerton,
Nd, will receive my attention.
Very Respectfully,
X. 4. ALEXANDER,
General Insurance Agent.
December p, ls75-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
NOTICE.

I TAKE this method to inform my friend. and
! customers in general, that have not moved
on Main street, but am still at my residence, one
square from Mr. Jacob Starrys store on the Lee
town road, doing all kinds OF
WATCH.
CLOCK, AND
JEWELRY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

MATING AND OIL CLOTHS for sale bv
VI May -. &. W. T. HEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

DUTCHEBKNIVES, best English and Aueri
ID can manufacture, for sale by
Nov. 10, 1875. DUKE q GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
NOTICE.

4 Ii persons are hereby warned not to tresPass
be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
may be injured. Night plunderers will receive
special attention by armed guard. No admit
lance on Sundays to any person.
Aug s. lS74-tf. j. J. II. STRAlTH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

At prices that | defy competition. will work
cheaper than any man in the State Of West yir-
Cinia, for the same amount Of work. Parasols,
Umbrellas, Niolns. &c, repaired.
June y, ls7i-iy. W ". BURTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

I ANTERNS and Lantern Globes, cheapest in
1 4 town. For sale bv
JAS. LAW. uOOFF & CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

OLD Newspapersand Old Paper tcxc,pibrcv,
" and Rags, wanted, for which tie bi,I -
market price, in Cash, will be paid at The
Oct. 10. 1872. FREE PKESS OIFICP
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
REMOVED.
The Confectionery Store
AND
BAKERY

HENRY DUNN has received an extraordinary
IL supply Of goods suitable for the Holidays.
and in order the better To display them and to
accommodate customers has opened, on Main
Street, the room lately occupied as Dry Goods
Store by J. ". Lock, opposite the Bank of Char
lestOwn.
He will keep CANDIES, CAKES, FRUITS,
NUTS and in fact everything common 10 Con
fcctioncry establishment. Also. constantly on
hand. FRESH BREAD. He will make to order
Cakes of every description, Ice Cream, DC. 1t
will be the pleasure of the subscriber TO please his
customers, and to that end no endeavOrs will he
RENTED. Respectfully,
April II, 1875. HENRY DUNN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
SOTT WATER.
SUAIAC!
SUNIAC!

Z WILL buy aoy amount OF SUMAC Leaves
chat are gathered in due time and properly
cured according o. the following directions and
pay Cash Cor them accord.ns to quality, as fol
lous-de.ircgtd 40 my
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10
REAPERS AND MOWERS.

The Hubbard Cbangeable Motion. STANDARD
Combined Reaper and Mower The Pony Con-
bined Changesble Motion Reaper and Mover
The Meadow Lark Combined Reaper and Mower
The Meadow Lark Mower all Tor sale by
D.. r. SHOEMAKER, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-06-10

y terrible catastrophe Is tlus related by The
Burlington Harl-Lys Mrs. Wilson, Of
Cherokee. this State, who was walking under
a high sca1o'd the other day, when an uuf.r-
tlna.a painter leI from tie scaiu'l, and 10 lis
descent spilled an lis paint on Mrs Wilson's
spring Ia, and new silk dress. And when the
unfortunate arts; looked up from tLe ground
and saw the expression Ct that womens face,
lie spaug 90 his feet and raa a block and
half AMI climbed mp into the loft Of an OLD
carpenter shop before he tiscoveled that both
LIS res Lad been broken ~ the fa!!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-04

Weber. Wharton, Young-2i.
Nsys-Alexander, George, Goode, Gro
YER. Greene, Kelly, Ogden, Robertson, Ste
ven. White-l0.
Absent-B Eustis. Ola, Pollard,
Whitney-5.
And the bill was considered engrossed.
On motion of Senator Twitchell the con-
stitutional rules were suspended by four
fifths affirmative vote Of the Senate to place
the bill upon it's third reading and final
passage.
Senator Twitchell moved that the bill
finally pass.
Senator Robertson called for the yeas and
nays, with the following result:
Yeas-Allain, Anderson, Blunt, Breaux,
Brewster, Burch. Cage, Chadeoufn, 10
tiepe, Dumont, Harper, Herwig, Landry.
Mascot, Stamps, Sypher, 1wltcneil' "eooi'
Navs|George. Goode, Greene, Grover,
Kelly. Ogden, Robertson, Stevens;
AbsentNA Blackburn, Enstis,
Ola. Kelso, Pollard, White, Whltney-e'
And the bill finally passed. The title
was adopted and it was directed to be sent
to the House for concurrence.
The President submitted to the Senate
the following communication:
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
flee State Superintendent q Educ. 400, (
New Ore ans, February 5, 1901
Hon. C. c. Antoine, Lieutenant Governor OF LOU
isiana:
have the honor to present for dis
tribution among the members OF the Senate
of the State OF Louisiana my annual report
of the work of this department Tor the year
1875. Respectfully, -
WILLIAM G. BROWN,
St ate Superintendent OF Education
On mott On of Senator Twitchell the Sen
ate was declared adjourned until to-m0r-
P. f. BECHTEL,
Sacre.arv of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-04

Senator BLACKBURN cdlleO LOT tno yeas
and nays with the following result:
Yeas = Blackburn, Dumont, Goode,
Greene, Harper Kelly, Robertson, Whar-
tons
Nays Alexander, Allan, Anderson,
Blunt, Breaux, Brewster. Cage, Chad
bourr, George, Herwig, Kelso. Landry.
Masicot, Ogden. Steven, Svpher. Twitcheil,
Weber, White, Y0uDg-2O.
Absent-Burch, Detieg". Eustie, Ola,
Grover, Pollard, Stamps, Whitney-8.
And the Senate refused to discontinue
the reading of the bill.
MESSAGE FROM The HOUSE.
The Chief Clerk of the House was an.
nounced, with the following message:
house. OF REPRESENTATIVES,
New Orleans, February 3, 1876
To the Honorable President and Members of the
l am directed by the House OF Repre-
senta tives to ask the cOncurrt nee OF your
hon orable body in House bill No. l46 to an
mex certain territory OF the parish OF Lin
coin to the parish OF jackson ETC..
And to inform your honorable body that
the Speaker of the House has signed en-
rolled House bill, an act to incorporate the
toy of Royville, in the parish OF Lafay cite;
to define it's boundaries, and to provide TOR
the election of mayor and councllmen; to
prescribe their duties and powers, and to
provide for the government OF the same.
Also, enrolled House bill, an act to appro,,
pirate $4,000 tor the immediate rellef OF
the Insane Asyl um OF the State OF Louisiana
at Jackson, Louisiana and directing the
! manner of paying the same. And to ask
that the Lieutensnt Governor afix hissig-
nature to the same.
Respectfully, etc.
PETER j. IRRELEVANT,
Chef Clerk.
considered .engr0ssed.
Senator Kelly called for the yeas and
nays. with the following result:
Yeas-Allain, Anderson, Blunt, Breaux,
Brewster. Burch, Cage, Chadbourn, De-
uege, Dum0nt, Harper, Herwig, Kelso,
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-04

House Bill No. l4O, entitled an act to en-
large the area of gaslighting in the city of
New Orleans, and to provide for the price
to be charged by the New Orleans Gaslight
Company, now consolidated with the Cres-
cent City Gaslight Company, and recon-
on City Affairs.
THOMAS E. MEREDITH,
Chairman.
On motion of the same member the bill
was accordingly referred.
To the Honorable Speaker and Members Of the
House OF Representatives:
am instructed by majority of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means to report favor
being an act to provide money compensa-
ton in lieu of stationery to members Of the
General Assembly, and to provide stationery
for the Secretary of the Senate the Clerk
of the House OF Representatives and the
committees of said houses, with the recon.
mendation of its passage.
JEFFRIES, Chairman.
Nj. Pipes, chairman of the Committee on
Public Education to whom was referred
House bill No. ll6, entitled an act to pro-
vide for and to regulate public education in
the State of Louisiana; creating the offices
of two assistant superintendent of public
educations; to provide parish school boards
for the several parishes, and a school board
for the city of New Orleans; to provide
for the levying and the collection Of taxes
therefor; prescribing and limiting the rate
of taxation for school purposes; to define
the duties of various officers in relation
thereto; and providing penalties for violat-
ing the provisions of this act, and to repeal
all laws regarding the public schools in
conflict with the provisions Of this act, sub
mitted . favorable report with amendments.
And on motion Of the same member, this
bill was ordered to be made the special
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-04

said warrants frem thu tax collectors in
their settlements, and repeating all laws in
conflict with this act.
The constitutional rules being suspended
by four-ftths affirmative vote of the
Senate, the bill was placed upon it's second
reading, and referred to the Committee on
Finance.
By Senator Twitchell;
Senate bill No. Ill. an act to incorporate
the Home Savings Bank of New Orleans.
The constitutional rules being suspended
by four fifths affirmative vote of the Sen.
ate, the bill was placed upon it's second
| reading, and referred to the COMMITTEE on
| Corporations and Parochial Affairs.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS BY UNANIMOUS CON
| BY Senator Harper:
| Senate bill No. 1l2, an act to incorporate
the st. James Methodist Episcopal Church
Asso Grafton OF Shreveport, Louisiana.
| Inc constitutional rules being suspended
by four-fifths affirmative vote of the Sen.
ate, the bill was placed upon its second
reading, and referred to the Comm;ttee on
Corporations and Parochial Affairs
| MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE.
The Chief Clerk of the House Of Renra
sentatives was announced with the follow.
ing message:
| house. OF RRPKRsRNr.r,vps ,
| New Orleans, February 3, 1876
| To the Honorable President and Members of tho
| Senate:
l am directed by the House of Represen-
ia tives to ask the concurrence of your hon.
or able body in House joint resolution No.
2l8, in relation to the obstruction in Bayou
La fourche; also in House bill No. LOG, an
act for the relief of Boykin Witherspoon
of DeSoto parish, Louisiana also in House
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-04

OF West Baton Rouge-25.
Mr.. VOORHEES, called for the reading of
the substitute majority report).
On motion of Mr.. Stafford it was ordered
to be read section by section.
The first section was read, and Mr.. Stat
ford moved to amend by inserting in the
twelfth line, after the word company" the
words Gin construction between New Or
leans and Shreveport"
And the section was adopted as amended,
The second section was read.
Mr. Guichard offered the following amend
ment:
Provided, the land grant of the New
Orleans, Baton Rouge and Vicksburg Rail-
road Company be first declared cancelled
or forfeited by joint resolution of Congress.
Which, on motion of NJ. VOORHEES,, was
laid on the table.
The second section was then adopted.
The bill was adopted as whole on i.s
second reading.
On motion OF Mr.. VOORHEES, the bill was
considered engrossed.
Mr.. VOORHEES, then moved for the suspen-
sion of the constitutional rules to place the
bill upon it's third reading, which resulted
as follows:
Yeas-Aldige, Booth, Byrue. Burkhardt.
Bayley, Blatfer, Bower, Baker, Beasley, BIZ
liu, Brice, Collins. Carloss, Dupre, DeBlanc.
Dugas, Durr, Delhommer. Dunn. Edwards
of Tangipahoa, Edwards of Richland. GIL
more, Hall. Honore, Hammond, Hunsaker.
Jeffries,. johnson of Laiourche, Koontz.
Kummei. Kelly. Kidd, Lowell, Latargue.
OF Franklin. Mcclellan, Magee, Nunezs
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Ter, VOORHEES,, Walker, Wiltz, Webb.
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Nsys-Butle +, Davidson, Devices, Dick