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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-04-25

the foot by a rattlesnake last Saturday
evening. Dr. George was sent for, and,
upon examination, he reported tire bite
very severe, though not really danger
Gus.
Holly Springs Reporter
Sheriff Myers returned from Baton
Rouge on Tuesday last, bringing with
him DR.. Hostetter, who is now in Jail
awaiting trial, on several Indictments
Hostetters real name is Jno. p. Britt
gan, formerly of Canton, Miss, at which
place he broke jail about twelve years
ago, aud fled the country to escape pun
ishment for grave crime.
Magnolia Herald
DIED, after lingering illness of some
three weeks, at his residence in Osyka,
Miss, on Friday evening, April 18th,
1877, Jesse Redmuud, aged IS years
and 8 days Il native of Barnwell dis
trict, South Carolina, and for the last 81
years resident of Pike county, Mississip-
pi.
Crystal Spring Monitor.l
It'll painful to witness the large GUAM
tiles of corn and breadstults, as we'll as
meat, now being ''issued" by our mer-
chants to their farming customers. All
this will have to be paid for, if paid at
all with cotton at 8 or 10 cents a pound,
and sad experience has shown that ten
cent cotton does not last long enough to
cover the merchants bill for such sup
| plies, not to mention other numerous de-
mands to be met at the close Of the sea
| son.
Okolona Messenger
| The Aberdeen Examiner announces
, that the superintendent of education, in
Monroe county, .as detected "a number
of frauds on the part of teachers ia max
ing their reports" and that the aforesaid
teachers "have been endeavoring to in
crease their pay by forging the signatures
of trustees, adding the names of non-ex-
istipg pupils to their rolls,S etc. Some OF
the rascally teachers have been arrested
and if justice should be melted out to
them, will find vacation better suited to
| their depraved minds, inside the wall OF
the penitentiary.
Crystal Springs Monitor
The Camp Meeting Association, have
resolved to begin the next Camp Meet
ing at this place, on Wednesday, Au
gust I'D. Many improvements on The
grounds and buildings will be made and
arrangements are in progress for meet
ing of more than usual interest.
Edwards Citizen
We learn that negro was drowned OF
the 9Th inst. IN attempting to cross Biz
Sand creek. near Rocky Springs, on TIL
Utica and Port Gibson road.
Kosciusko Star
Messrs. Niles, Oldham and Davis. at
torneys for the alleged murderers Of
Wiley Miller, to-wit; Perry Harris
Willis league, Jane Anderson and Hell
en- Mclean, sentenced by Judge Cothral
to be hung on the 4th proximo, have
taken an appeal to the Supreme Court
The execution of the sentence is there
fore postponed.
Okolona States.l
Isaiah Bell, who was convicted of a.
sault and battery with intent to kill, wa
sentenced to the Penitentiary for on,
year; but is out on bond and will proba
bly, have new trial.
Westville News.I
Judge Mayors convened the April tern
OF his Court here last Monday. Tn
juries for the week were sworn in and tn
Grand. Jury organized with Mr.. S
Drummonds, Foreman Maj. Terrell rep
resented the interest of the State and con
Quoted the prosecution ofevil doors witt
vim and effect.
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Hon J. l.. ALcoRN will accept our
-.t.. for supply of public documents
.-.,tci by order OF Congress
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TaE professional card Of Judge Peter
a.1,. atforney-at-law. will be found in
our columns.
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DIR. Theo, Artaud,

HAVING determinedfo remain in Jackson,
Ii respectfully tenders his SURGIcAL and
MEDICAL SERVICES to the citizens Of jackson
and vicinity.
Office in the Hllzhcim Building, over Gus
Asher'a Drug Store. Rooms Nos. and 4
Consultation in French, English, and Span
izh, from 10 10 IL o'clock every morning free
Of charge. ,., :.
April 4, '77-lms
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New YORK.--The intimation that the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad Il cutting un-
der recent contracts on freights is denied.
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MISSISSIPPI NEWS.
VADsWORTH.

Kemper Herald
A step-son Of Mr.. Burweli Sellers, liv-
ing five miles west of here, was bitten on
the foot by rattlesnake last Saturday
evening. DIR. George was sent for, and,
upon examination, he reported tire bite
very severe, though not really danger
uIIS
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Ir-r IA fresh case Of best Amer
..,n calico i'm new and stylish designs, in
b..+ brands. only at cents.
.rr,r-,sr 4 %Yl-l-FNZ
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GOING NORTH.


-, Mail-Leayes Jackson 300 a. m
D., ~ 4 Fxpres.-Leaves Jackson $40 p.
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OUR considerable friend SEUTTEE Will
accept our thanks for large boq"et OF
choice roses from his rare collection lie
seems to be aa expert in tloricoiture' aS IA
photography.
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The Czar's NzaaIEeatO.
The Cars Address TO the Troops.


ST. PETERSBURG, April PA dispatch
from kls3herotf dated yesterday, and oili-
ciallV published to-day. announces at a re-
view of the troops by the Car ut TirashOt-
inca yesterday, his Majesty addressing the
officers said - felt glief at sending you
TO the field of battle, and therefore delayed
action as long as possible. | hesitated TO
shed your blood but now that the honor OF
Russia is attacked, L am convinced you VIII
all to the last minute know how TO vindicase
it. May God be with you. | wish yoa
complete success, farewell till your return.
Washington News.
WAsHINGr ron. April 23.-No Information
can be obtained regarding the balance I'M
expended for rivers aud harb1rs All par
agraphs on this matter have been based up
on the favorable bearing accorded to per-
sons in favor of special interests The
War Department takes slieGial pains to con
ceal its intentions.
MF. stephens Rides Out
Mr.. Stephens rode out to-day; called on
Speaker Randall, Mr. Adams, the Clerk Of
the House, and the President, who came to
the portico of the White House and con-
versed with Mr.. Stephens, who remained in
his carriage
Packard Again.
The Star says it is among the rumors on
| the street that the President will appoint
| Gov. Packard. of Louisiana, to be Collector
of the Port of New Orleans.
Louisiana Senator.
New ORLEANS. April "a The Democratic
i Caucus selected Judge II. NJ. Shofford L.
/ 5. Senator.
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TO PLANTERS,

We ofTe. the following goods, at lowest figures;
- dozen Scovil Hoes-Steel.
10 dozen Graft Hoes-Steel.
Stuart < Kirkland, Williams. Avery, Calhoon
& Hall and Speer PloWs
Steel Shovel Pows--7, s and . inch.
Solid Steel Sweeps-lG Is and 20 inch
Buzzard or Dixon do Is and - inch
Hamcs, Traces, Axes, Shoyels, Spades, etc.
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Bass BANDs.-A first class brass
band teacher can be engaged for any length
oft.me. Good Eb., cornet player and arran-
orr If bras< mdsic. Address, l-aac Lamb,
Jackson. Miss.
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EVERY package Of DIR. HARrEE's
FgyeR 4ND AGUE Specific is sold under a
full guarantee. II the proprictors OF this
celebrated rch5ely had not sufficient evil
dcncr of its superiority over all other aGne
preparations, they would not sell it in this
way. They run no risk. for 1t never fal's TO
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THE RIDWELL HOUSE.

now open for the reception Of toWIsts, inva-
lids, etc, is a new, elegant and spkeious brick
mansion provided with broad halls and porches
and surmounted by dome from which ma g
nificent view of many miles in compass is af-
forded The House is situated on the banks OF
the beautiful Lake Scuppernong in the suburbs
of the village of Palmyra, and has all modern
improvements in the way of lighting, heating
and ventilation. The most complete facilities
for giving Turkish Russian or other Baths,
under the direction of experienced and
skillful physician, are provided.
At the present time the entire establishment
is under a and popular management, and
guests are assured of receiving all the atten-
ton and comforts of strictly First Glass
House at moderate prices
PALMYR
is a village of 1900 inhabitants on the Prairie
du Chen division of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul Z. r.. 20 miles west of Milwau-
kee, and 80 east Of Madison, the Capital of the
State. Visitors coming through Chicago, will
purchase tickets at the Fort Wayne depot in
that city, via Milwaukee, direct to Palmyra.
Carriages for the BIdwell await the arrival OF
all trains. For full particulars address,
DR. n. COLE,
BfdWeII House. Palmyra, wis.
N. B.-MineFal Waters shipped in aEy guam
tity to all parts of the United at4tes. Analy-
ses of same furnished On application.
april 2a,.lTTA.
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If you are to marry delicate, pale
aui ,irkIy lady, make her take Or. i. H..
NeLcau's Stfen@thing Cordial y Blood
r.juer; it vitaIiles and purilieS the blood
Strengthens and invigorate>, causes the rich
blood To come TO dthe cheek again. DR.. } /.
n. Mclean. 3l4 Chestnut St, 81. Louis, Mo
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COLLECTORS REPORT
TREASURES REPORT.

-NcI ain Rd' III - ~ ~ @O-O'o
Respectfully.
E. Ii. REFER, City Collector.
TREASURES REPORT.
JACKSON, Miss, April 4, 1877.
To tho Hon. Board Of Mayor and Aldermen:
GENTS: herewith supmit my report as
Treasurer for the quarter ending March 81,
1877:
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vIcKsBUEG & MERIDIAN r. r.
,.-r-- Passenger, 3 80 p. 81; miNed-S 40
J.. N. r.--eur,er 30 A. NJ: mixed
$50 a. ~. r-,-,.prss leaves jackson : 10 A. NJ.
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License from December |, 1876, to
March 81, 1877, both days inclu-
Respectfully submitted,
J. ;. Hamilton, City Clerk.
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the following articles, and defy competition in
PRICE, quality or assortment:
200 Kegs Best Cut Nais-very low.
Wrought Nails-all sizes.
Fencing Nails.
Mallory & Wheeler Locks-Kuob and Pad
the best in the market.
Lull K Porter IInges-Acorn Butts; Strap
T and Screw and Hook Gate Hinges; 500
Gross Screws = inch to 3 inch, VERY Low;
Axle Pulleys. Sash and Cord, etc
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no MECHANICG.

We offer great inducements in First-class
Tools.
Henry Disston's Saws Of every description
Boynton Lightning Cross Out Saws; Chiscls
Augurs, Planes, hand Axes, Files, etc; Au-
ger Bits, Monkey-Wreuches, Squares,
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CITY CLERKS REPORT.
Hon BOdrA MINOR and Aldermen

GENTLEMEN: Herewith find statement of
number and kind OF warrants Issued from
January |, 10 March 81, 1877, both days in
cInhed. rs follows. tO-Wit:
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Louisiana Senator,

New ORLEANS. April "a The Democratic
Caucus selected Judge II. NJ. Shofford l..
5. Senator,
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Wv RniIroad schedule,

a.,rd after sunday March 4, 1877, trains
..raugIl Jackson as follows:
/. 4 C. R.-LoUIsIANA DIVISION.
GOING NORTH.
Nj MaiI-Lcaves Jackson 2:l0 a. n.
10. y -Fxpress-Leaves Jackson $50 p.
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'--.--.---
U, WnnkkV H1riNM
III NN
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A~~~~ a~ -,
WEDNESDAY, AEA1A o. 4of
o.. aid after sunday March 4, 1877, train.
through Jackson az follows:
%. -r. l. & c. R'--LoUiSiANA DIVISION
GOING NoN,n'
Mol, Ml,!llil-,-..s~Ieayes Jackson 5 20 D
N''''
GoTN1 SOUTH
10 + -EItxlpress-Leaves Jackson 9:l0 p.
vIcKsBUEG q MERIDIAN H. r.
EAsr-Pas7enSer' d '''' = !" '''->'' 9 -
WFsr-Pas7e"&ef' 80 a y - '-N'O
80 80. -, EXPRESS leaves Jackson 10 a. NJ.
-
Grx ROBERT Lowry and A }. Nc
Lauf."' - g., tl.e Sunrame Court Monday
a'.s'' 49,
Hon !. i. ALc0RN VIII accept our
thanks for "a supply of pnbl!c documents
printed 's ''',
THE professional card OF Judge feter
- p,;Iy. attorney-at-law. will be found in
..l,,rans.
g ...o1;5, man
roo state. favored us with call
OIL ,-
-~-~~-~--- -,
MEMORIAL DAY 10 MORROW {
have 90 doubt the gathering az our GENE
'ery ln cue .., a., a' ,.,. Observed in Jackson.
'.'"' --~~-
Coz. w. p. MCKINLEY, the ettlcient
-,.arintendcut OF the \ . }. y 9, y. X.
y houorcd the CLhRIoN aahct"h 'oi "
minHie q" 80 --e.-.-..-~--
Ir--r Iv-A fresh case Of best Amer
....,l.ro i'm new and stylish designs, in
.r.r..,,ds. only Mt ; cents.
ROBINSON u STEVENS.
Tn, Grand Central Hotel, New York,
.,. ,...,,e,q,ra its popularity by its judi
,..., rsj,c-fen of rates from 500 to s. 80
..Ise01 Der dar.
-'s- -"-
THE great ralifoa' SAFE Will INN l,'''oN
Y ,'' - Frost. Gen. 4. NJ. West, and
.,,ar. railroad magnates, will be in attend
.nra
a .---.--,.., LII
OUR cohsldefale i''sn"
accept our thanks tor large ""4"'' y
choice roses from his rare collection. lie
n5arorraphy.
rr,.
MEsses. LOOMS " LnNAN' 'iH"'
ONO offer substantial indu ieme"ts y"
agents for the sale OF thelr INN gu
Boring and Rock Driiiih2 Mac'l'N'. 'e'
Advertisements
~, R.,>-r.-A Grst-oIoss brass
haud teacher can be en@ASe' ''' ''''s ,s',S' -
ottme. b'oi fO.' COZ ''I i'''' rI,r
ger oil Or's< i"''9'0
-'"oNs'''.
Ak aIacfi,n FIR teachers of the white
...,.,-,1 p.,h,.ly Schools. at Halle
I.. IN, -, I,al5 an tha first Monday of
r IT,. .+taotfon of anolicants for po-
...i....;. invited f. the notice of county SUI
If Won are to marry a delicate, pale
+ ftr,.l,,l,. mako her take Or. 4. IL.
al.Tnqa,s Sttrnothing Cordial q Blood
p-iHer: it vitaIizes and purifies the blood,
..r.esfE.eus and invigorate>, causes the rich
lr.I IA. come 10 Ithe cheek again DIR. j /.
ID Mclean. 3l4 Chestnut St, 81. Louis, Mo.
-
Every package Of DIR. HARfEE ;
Flyln SID AGUE SPECIFIC is sold under q
full guAraute IT the proprictors OF thts
celebrated reh4 eay had not suiilciehJ eNl-
,tl NOT solI If i'm thi :
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All of which is respectfully submitted,
JOHN McMCGILL, Mayor.
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E. WATKINS,
DEALER IN
HARDWARE. CUTLERY, GUNS,
PLOWS, Etc,
state Street, jackson, Mississippi
IN BUILDERS HARDWARE

OFFERS To THE PUBLIC-at bottom
~ prices, the following Large aud Varied
Stock of HARDWARE
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MasIlingfon NeMs.
Mr. stephens Rides Out
Packard Again

The Star says it is among the rumors on
the street that the President will appoint
Gov. Packard. of Louisiana, to be Collector
| Of the Port of New Orleans
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Holly Springs Reporter. !

Sheriff Myers returned from Baton
Rouge on Tuesday last, bringing with
him DR.. Hostetter, who is now in Jail
awaiting trial, on several indictments
Hostetter's real name is Jno. p. Britt
gan, formerly of Canton, Miss, at which
place he broke Jail about twelve years
ago, aud fled the country to escape pun
ishment for grave crime.
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THE GREAT CHiRITY BfLL.
FASHIONS brilliant Display In the Academy
of Music Last Night.

The Charity ball for the benefit OF the
Nursery and Child's Hospital. In the Academy Of
Music last evening. gave no indication Of hard
times. The c,lsh receipts were greater in the
aggregate than last year. and fully equal 10 the
average of all the years in which these balls have
been the most noteworthy social gatherings in
the city. The sale Of boxes more than met the
expenses. and the money from the admission
tickets, at e. apiece. gave "A clear profit OF about
$4,000. The number Of persons present WAS
not far from 2,soo. All the boxes were occupied
when N" assembly WAS cOmplet"-t-at midnight
anu the dancing floor WIS fairly filled.
Who were thcref Men Of public position
Judges, muns,ipnl officers, journalists. actors
are recognized by the people generay-were
numerous enough 10 make the assembly inter
'-ting IN that way. And there WIS the GUS
tunary representation of wealthy persons
Whose taste leads them 10 spend time and money
IN such an OCCASION
The vast space nf tho Academy was brilliantly
lighted. and that is about the most that could h"
SAID fer II. Without its brilliant occupants 1t
would have been an enormous barn; with them
~ y wa, ih. sisnt raS !"'s sprl'd "ut
Tho stag, WI re Tho scenery rcprcseni-
stood NJ the edge uf the dancing floor; "A ipun-
tam hank"d with llowrrs mudr n spray Of per-
iumed waters. Otherwise. IN" things that
pleased tn" cvos were m" women and their
adnrnmontS. The beautiful women seemed to
b" IN the iull nN"rng" American ratio tn th', not
smooth -oNrr-ih"-Wn -t-und-hlp styl" that FASH
ION now di'ti.t =, WIS in the main costly and
elegant
II wi,s half pas, - o'olo'k when tho opening
march began the rni 'rianmnnt, and oV'n AZ II
m" lohhrs werr throns"d hv those who were
lust arriving. Tn" prograum" comprised
twenty five dances. tn music 10y large aud har-
monluuS orchr-trh. with nlr- I'M 'r-prrsnd 10y II
military band. Tho eating was done in Nilsson
Hail.
Outside The Academy a multitude Ind free
show oi women and Dresses. und 'r tho glnrr Of
calcium lights. from tho arrival of the first car
riagr until midnight Police OH rrS kept these
spr 'tHtor- ln good order, and tl"y held thoir
places with persistence that proved the depth
OF tnoir int post
Altogether tine ball WIS marked success. sp-
cinlly and financially. IN the fnn" Of "a prOhMhil-
iiy TINT ia hrillinn a might Dc dlmmcd 10y the
dulnrs- of the period.
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MURDER ~ BAY SHORE.
a Carpenters Gouge Driven Between . Mans
Rib.-A Terrible spree.

BAY SHORE, l.. l., Feb. 1.-The quiet Of this
little seaside town has been disturbed by MUIR
der. The victim. Thomas j. Pontz was found
on Sunday night in the house OF Nathaniel
Evans. IA carpenter living near Brentwood. on
the Long Island Railroad. II was lying dead in
bed between two other men. There were no
traces Of blood on his person. but investigation
shows that he was killed by carpenters
gouge driven to the handle between the first
and second ribs through the aorta. Poyntz
was Wclshman. sixty years Of age He leaves
a wife and two married daughters. He was a
large man. and noted for great physical
strength. He WINS good-natured and unassum-
ing, and liked 10y all his ncighhors. 1t is not
known that he had an enemy His falling was
a love for liquor. On Sunday last. with his
friend Joe Kennedy. he visited the grog shop Of
william Boland. about three miles frcm here.
They drank whiskcy. and Kennedy becaile so
noisy that Buland elected him from the saloon.
H. then went over to Eyaus's house. nearly
opposite. whittier h. was soon followed 10y
ioynZ carrying = quart ot whi-k"y This
was about iuur O'Clock in the afternoon. At
midnight Buland was awakened ny pounding
~ M. front door. Opening u. he discovered
Mrs. Evans. who seemed terribly agitated and
who said, Come over at once. PoyntZ II dead. ."
tc went over 10 Eyans's house. and there found
Poyntz dead in the middle uf bod. On one
side OF him lav Joe Kennedy asleep. while
on The Other sat Evans, indiif rent and smoking
Poyntzs eyes. ns they stared M her 50 horribly.
Soon aitrrward Boland returned to his own
house. leaving things a. he had found them.
post -mortrm examination held the next day
revealed the cause Of dvnth 10 have been "a
wound mad" 10y gouge. though at first it was
thought t. hnV" been hayonct. iis two muSkot-
y which bayonets had been attached. were in
tn. house.
The murdered man wns buried yesterday
from the Congregational Church in this place,
and to-day the casc has been Investigated hy
Coroner Preston Of Amityyille. The inquest
has been held in DOmiuy's Hotel which Inns
presented curious phase of rural life.
All day long the bHrroom has been crowded
with an inqulsitivc throng of fishermen and
farmers canyassing the all absorbing topic in
all its bearings One sitting room has been
given NJ 70 the Jury while in another the rcia-
uves of the murdered man have awaited the
verdict Prom curly morning until lat" at n sht
IN" XII hon AMI dining room have been filed
with hungry Witnesses and visitors from dis
ttncc. Tn" verdi WIS not rendered until "a lHte
hour this evening II l.. TINT the dcc,.u-rl man
came to his death at the hands of Nathaniel
Evans. Evans has not yet heen under arrest.
but has been shAdowed by "A Constable who
Will arrest him tonight.
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they were not authenticated by person who
held the Office Of Governor at the time that the
functions Of the electors were exercised
The presiding ofiicer-Are there further OBJ
jecions to the counting Of the votes OF the State
of Florida2 (Aftcr a pausc.) II there be none
the certificates and papers. together with other
papers accompanying the same, IA well as the
objections presented, will now be transmitted
to the Electoral College Commission for judg-
ment and decision, The SENATE, will now with
draw TO it's Chamber 80 that the House may
separately determine the objections
There was a buzz Of dissent as to the closing
part Of the sentence. but the presiding officer
made no change.
REsvMINo LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS.
The Senate retired and after order was re-
stored the House resumed its legislative busi-
ness.
Mr.. Hopkins Dem. Pa moved the previous
question on the resolution reported last night
from the Florida Investigating Committee, but
objection was made on the Republican side to
any action until the minority report should
have been presented.
The Speaker suggested that as this subject
was now the unfinished business, II should be
allowed TO 20 over. and come up to morrow as
the unfinished business.
Mr. Lapham CRcp. n. " made the point Of
order that the disputed electoral votes having
been referred To u commission. II was not COM
petent for the House to pass now upon the Ques-
ton
The Speaker said that that was not n point Of
order. II was u question for the House to de-
termine.
MIR. kasson-It is a moral point Of order.
The Florida question was ilnally arranged so
rs to let Il 20 over until Saturday. and then the
House took Il recess until 10 A. VI. Tomorrow