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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

PANToN The somewhat notorious Tom
Butler preferred grevous complaint # an
aggravated assault made upon himself and
wife on Saturday. April l., by Grin Allen,
Wesley Jackmsn and Henry Clarkson.
Cyrus Smith, Ed. as grand juror signed
the complaints and the respondents appear
ed and were examined before Hon. John
+. Roberts, justice, who gave the case a
thorough ventilation and gave the respon
dents discharge. The accusations were
SHOWN TO be groundless and malicious
Gen. Geo. W. Grandey appeared as counsel
for the accused
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

RICHNoND.-C p. Rhodes has bought the
we'll known 0rson Goodrich village farm.
containing thirty acres, from the heirs IJr
$4,000.
Work has been commenced 10 filling and
grading the ground for TIL, new Universal
ist church. Two elevated railroads with
dump ears carry the gravel for filing some
sixty yards. Il, X. Brown. of Richmond,
has the job for filling. grading, and laying
the foundation.
The sugar season closed last year, the 7th
OF April. To-day 1.-THE 22D sap is running
quite well. Oser two pound- of sugar to
tree has been made, and there will be ntarly
an average crop. The snow is foot deep
now in the woods, while largo snow banks
are quite plenty in the open fields. There
has been very little frost in the woods or
open lots, the past winter. The farmers are
starting their plOws where the land IL dry
enough. Las. year most of the gran was
sowed before this time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

lfyou desire rosy checks and tar complexion,
purity the blood by t'eu-o OF IA TER MAyuR.hE
BITTlRs. igW2w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

IHE death is announced of Mr. Samuel L.
Crombie, at Concord. n. Ii.
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AT
LYMAN { lLIE\'S
New Store,
ELEGANT STOCK OF
Spring Goods
Complete in erery department..
-
DRESS GOODS,
DRESS GOODS,
DRESS GOODS,

300 Pieces new Dress Goods, in all
grades, from cents per yard upwards
Splendid assortment OF medium priced
goods at 10 cts., H. - cts, II cts ~
cts and % cts, worth much more.
Beautiful assortment of Bieges, Cash
meres, Camel-' Hairs, Crepe Cloths,
French aud American Buntinas, full
line Of colors in best American Buntings
at - cents per yard, worth much more.
Atwood Black Cashmcrcs, 30 cts. per
yard and upwards. Zephyr Cloths, ali
shades. Novelty Dress Goods IN great
variety We take the lead i'll Mourning
Goods. Lupius Henrietta Cloths,
Tamise, Bombazine, Grenadines, Eug-
lish Bombaziues, Grapes, &c, &c.
Courtaulds Crapes-Full lac, from
sl.00 to $500 per yard, and much less
thuu former prirrl lur snpriuify
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
Burlington and Vicinity.

Ex-Governor Peck is considerably i'm
proved in health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
VI ARMED,

LIVINGSTON HoskISs.-At St. Johnsbury. VI.
April 43ri. nj the Church OF ST. Andrews, By the
Rev. n. F Putnam. william Ii. Living ston. Q.
Burlington VI, and Miss Helen +. Hoskles Of
ST. John.Lury, VI. No caIds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

THERE are thirty-fEe men and i've women
at present guests OF the House OF Correc
ton
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
Taie.toysn Uaion Live stack Market.
April ~.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. sheep 4 Lambs. Sy

e.
This Teek....... 62r 1853 GI9.
Last week.....--. +Jl Luz ttUJ
Prices of Market Beef-A few choice, s. son Is
extra, s. 2517 90 first quality, = 5pdt6 to; second
quality, s. 80 q 50 o. third quality, s. q a
, ~.
Prices OF Store Cattle-workins oxen per pair,
500, $50, and sid1: Mich Cows and Calves.
rom so, $40 a S.. Farrow Cows, $40 az +;
Yearlings, s.Gli: Two Years Old, sl2d25; Three
Years Old, si5Hl5.
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots, : ~, s. =,
and 50 % each. extra, 81 0OG1 -, or from q to
ulc N. Spring Lambs, i;GiGic VIZ. Veal Iives
la s. Sib.
Prices Of Hides Ta;low and Skins- Brighton
Hides. GaGc! T. 10; Tallow, 5Gsic b ID Country
Hides. 5Gj!c p IL; Taliow, Halle y Ii; Shrliri
Peits, II coal p each; Calf Skins iJc T. II.
Considerations OF Cattle and Shecp-N. B.-Choics
grade includes nothing but stall fed llD4.li O1 tbs
Blu Hooks Extra ant first quality includes the best,
large fat oxen. Second and third quality includes
oxen, two and three years old Steers.
theep-ENtTl includes COssets and when those
o! Inferior quality are thrown out.
Cattle-We do rot lind tho market Tor Cattle
hardly As firm Is last week. The trad last Wei
nr7dny at brighton showed a weakness and a Sigh,
decline, which has not been regainef. We find at
this marset few pair Of superior country Cattle
tina; sell At = 20 a 80 T. cwt dressed weight.
Sheep and 1mbg-rhc Lambs arc what W. call
lesrlings The hockS to-day are not selling much
cilLct to favor the butcher if either way-th9 zen
eral opinion amoag drOyers. few noticed at &c
but COssets and very fine.
Poultry Poultry is IN demand but farmers are
busy with Sugar and do not send in. Chickens at
lie Turkeys at II a ljc y II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

Give It to the children. Fay sicians prr-crite Il
Thousands use IT, 80 Il by Drug sts. br. BUR.
Cough syrup. Price 70 cents,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

An Ex-coNFEDERATE SOLDIER TELLS How 4
NERMoNTER WAS SHOT. IN THE sHESAS-
DOAH VALLEY, IN 81
Postmaster Parsons. OF Colchester, for
wards to US a letter recently received by
him from Richmond. Virginia, the princi-
pal part OF which VIC copy below. and which
tells its own story:
RICHMOND. Va, March -, lS.'.
TO the Postmaster. Colchester. Vermont.
ON the 9Th or tn Of oct, 1851. being a mem
Der OF Company e., 9TH Virginia. Cavalry
regiment. | witnessed the shooting of four
Federal soldiers. one Of whom wore the stripes
of 4 sergeant tof cavalry, | helievcl. On the
memorable retreat of Sheridan, dow the She
nandoIh Valley, he caused every barn and
every mill amt every stack of grain 10 be
burned OF course, this cXa>perated the on
icdcratc soldiers, for many OF them witnessed
the destruction of their own homes, and | nv
self saw women with tears. standing on the
roadside IN front oi their homes, giving water
10 the southern men, and saving it was all
they had TO give. II WAS under these circum-
stances that these four men were caught lit was
said in the acrl and shot. But the Vermont
sergeant WAS brave man, and it was on
his account that | write. We were in hot
pursuit of the enemy. and they were shot
close 10 the roadside; The sergeant, when
he found his time had come denied
the charge and asked Tor time 10 prove
his innocence but thinking it was simply in
order TO gain time il was not granted. He then
said to those about him that his name was g.,
think Augustus Smith, Of Vermont, and
think of Washington county: that he had an
aged father of the same name. and he implOred
some one 10 write home 10 his friends TO let
them know what had become of hun. Several
replied that they would do so possibly did my
self i | "a Ia f4nf of him lint hpiuu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, April p -
Attendance large, receipts light, market
dull, prices same as last week The quota
tons were,-I2 to u cents selections 10
cents per pound. with higher price paid
for some choice lots
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

SAMUEL MoRoaS, the swiudling pension
agent, has jus, received his pardon from
the President
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

The story - told Of au Iowa man the: l.
has heen mrrr'ed CIR t.a.es, AID has ali
iolr Of his motlers-in law living with hin
IN ore house
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

Hos. AgEL UNDERWOOD, Of Wells River,
died Tuesday night Judge Underwood
had been register IN bankruptcy since the
passage Of TIE national bankrupt act, and
was en- Influential man in his vicinity and
IN the State.
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IN BtSkIsVrTCS.

In the istriet court Of the Untsi States :gr the
L District If Vermont in Re Don \. Pike.
Banktupt.-ln Bankruptcy. Nc. It li=triet u
We mont,
SIR:-Notce is hereby given tina; a petition has
been filed in said Court, by Don \. Pike. OF
Concord, in said Di.trict, duly declared kank
rupt under the Act Of COnsres o; March ID 56 ,.or
schaTge eortiicate thereof. from all his debts
and other claims p-oyable under said ct and that
the 18th dl: CT Nav I-s9. at o'clock D. m. tsiOro
the Ii H0yt ii. wheelar. Judge OF said Court, :.
the United States Court Il O.ns n Windsor.
IL assigned for the hearing .. the same.
when and where all cree TORS who have proved
their debts AID other parsons IN interest. ay at
tend and show cause. II any they hay, by TIA
prayer OF "a d petition -hou.t got he zrauted.
Is79.
43wIs Is. B SliALLEl CLERK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

Masonic The oftcers elect Of Webster
Lodge No. 81, Winooski, were duly in
stalled OF Thursday evening, April 4. as
follows; ". l.. ttreenlesi, W. NJ A., John
Moren, $. ". 5. 3. Watson. j. W. Or
mond Cole Treas; A. o. Hood, S.cy l..
B. Leavitr. 5. D., c. d. fiint.J. D., d. d.
Wentworth Chaplain; 5. Bigwood. Marshal
5. E. johnson, Geo. Y. Styles, Stewards: K.
Wood, Tyler Some seyenty-fvs persons
were present, including members families
and invited guests. After the installation
services, refreshments were served by the
stewards, ard couple of hours pleasantly
passed in social reunion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
FOR SALE.

PRIN1IL'- CHAGrI tIS ANp BFiiNSCt
WHEAT. Address,
II ALEXANDER,
tiSlx Charlotte, VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
1 ATWOOD'S A
JAUNDICh BITTERD
Grrf Gso.-}g ,.r Sr,i'g Diseases.

t'ftit usH--iF fti 'FtH t't's'S'''
The genuine has the Mlnhatten NJ lteluc Cos
private proprietary stamp u every bottle
ENTRACr rEuw A rIrNyIr cor MosEs ATWOOD.
Il hereby c,rtf, that old ell all my right, In
teres; and claim N my iHveItfuh, Atwoods lhNs!-
cul .saundice TlLtt-. 10 Carter, pOd-e Co. IN
isla'
kiAlEME,r ,T ". CAErEs \ S"S
Tbs is 20 ccgtj.y that " sold % The Manh1t;en
Med. Co ia Npri! I--5 eur rutir9 right, title and
Interest IN and To Atw. DDS Vegetable Jaund'ee
B.tteTs.'
ErNTsAENT cr rnISE 4 puRNAN.
..rha Mauhs tan MeI 700 New York are sole
uropt irtpr4 oi the GENUINE Atwood Buffers, and
h.y, the LN,LUsIV r. RIlur to the Trad Mars, sc ~
~ MI b, deceived by worthless limitations.
MANuATrAN MED. co, New York.
April lJ'd .wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

CRIAlHsIs SESTESCED.-ln the Frankli
county court Saturday. Ira Whittemore
was found gully Of an attempt to burn the
store and dwelling OF l.. r. Parker at East
Richford in December. 1877. The jury
recommended him to the mercy Of the
court and be was sentenced to three years
at hard labor in the house OF correction
Patrick Regan for assault with knife on
John O'Brien in October. 1873. at Enos-
burgb was sentenced to pay fine of 500
and costs or 20 TO the house Of correction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

PL.INFIELD -Messrs. Martin Il Lynde
finished drawing lumber to the pond, at
the lower end Of which is their steam mill
in Harris Gore. on Thursday. April Il.
On the side of Spruce mountain whence
they drew it, the snow was three feet deep.
and eight inches more iell on Friday the
18Th. They have drawn in. this season.
81 500 logs. mostly spruce. Some bard
wood which, with a helt-ssw. they will
saw into char stuff.
Messrs. Willis Lane Il son. two miles
below, have drawn to their steam mill
about 1900 logs. The lumber from both
these mills is CARED at Piainfeld.
j. NJ. Batcheder Il Soa have received at
their fine mil at Plainfeld village, oyer
.000 feet of lumber, mostly hard wood.
which they will work up into chair stuff.
for which they lind a market at Gardner,
Mass. They have three circular saws and
twO-beit saws and one planning machine.
The ice went cut OF the river, April 81,
about three weeks later than last year. The
river has only begun to rise
kERGESNEs-We regret to chronicle the
death Of Mrs. Sarah b. Parade, relict of
our esteemed townsman. Mr.. Joseph Para
dee. Her funeral took place at her for
mer resloence on MAIN xftreet, on SUNDAY
last. Rev F S. Fisher, rector Of St. Paul's
Episcopal church. officiating. Her remains
were deposited in the family lot in the
"old" cemetery. Her influence has always
been that of u kind mother and Christian
woman, ard the family have the deep
sympathy Of the community in their sad
affection. Her death occurred from heart
disease, at 50 years Of age
1t is understood there will be an addition
to the firm of Geo. Powers stove and tin
ware store, as soon as the present wing is
completed. the partner being a well known
business man in this city.
William Kelley, former Nergennes boy
and x-Chiei of Police of Wi!ke>barre, Pa. g.,
has recently been appointed TO the respon-
sible position OF Chief OF the Coal and Iron
Police force at Connellsyile, near Pitts
burgh, Pa Mr.. Kelley has brother now
living in this city.
Pickere! shooting is INDUCED in quite
freely by various lovers OF the sport. and
several fine strings OF these fish have attested
the success met with.
The roads tbrous bout the principal streets
are dry and in fine condition for driving
and the opportunity is well improved. The
average hoodlums begin TO fill the corners
with their games OF marbles, while base
ball is INDUCED in by those older.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

In our stock Of Black Silks We have
the celebrated Bellou Silks. They are
very popular goods and need 10 re
commentator from IL. They are well
known to oar trade. We call attention
to the grades we are row selling at
Sl.Ii, $500 and S2.21. New pieces
Just added to our stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
BLACK SILKS.
RIBBONSl

- pieces Just atd,d to cur stock. We ofsr G2ly
such goods u We believe 90 be durable, and guar
mites TO sell Black and Co!ored Sins a. lo1 y:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25
Ribbons Ribbons

1000 Pieces at Il cts per yard.
The greatest excitement III Ribbons ever
known IN Illumination NJ
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i.;;sasIss 4 w lAassIS

~ SuoWdIc, Motto. &c, CARDS, with name, icc
~ A .,ONGIR& Co. Brushiou, NY Apr
iJ'dSwiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-25

Ladies' Muslin Underwear; the pr'css ia th,, 1t
I partmeut astOulsh ever one
fTIutS, ChlnfLe-, CGttunnes. GlnghAms. feTcIles
etc from 8 cents To - ~ cents per ward
MLLlo E-l ues from c.nts 10 . crmi- ner NAIl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-02-13

uurors, sto serve In said case, TO witt
Robt Howell, Thos Clark, Robt Clay.
land, TbOs Liston, Joel Strahl, Walter
Darrah, Harrison Butte, Jas NicoIl, sr,
john Amerine. and John Stewart, to
appear before the Court on Saturday,
Feb. 6, 1879.
Isaac T Craft was sworn in as Depu-
ty Sheriff, to serve during the pleasure
of the Sheriff.
] H Lockwood vs. Josephus Gorby.
To Jury; verdict In favor OF defendant.
Notice of a motion to set aside verdict
and for new trial.
The Grand Jury presented their re-
port and were discharged.
The Grand Jury having failed to find
an indictment against Geo Poorman
and James Campton, they were dis
charged from custody.
The State of Ohio vs. Trissa Comp.
ton, Receiving stolen goods Defend.
ant appeared in open Court and enter
ed Q plea of not guilty, and gave bond
in the sum of $500 for her appearance,
with JAS Foley as surety.
VIM Hardesty vs.. Samuel Stilwell.
Judgement by default against defen-
dent for s642 90.
State of Ohio vs.. Robt W Harris.
Charge. shooting with intent to kill.
The Grand Jury having returned the
indictment against the defendent en-
dorsed mot a true BILL" he is hereby
discharged from custody.
Jno F Davis ct al. vs. Margt, Roy et
al. Finding and decree in favor OF
Sarah 8 Bundy, upon mortgage oil
Dawson and Ramsey for $1772 28 and
order 10 Sheriff Hilles as Special Mas
for sale of mortgaged premises.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-02-13

and expunge the provision that the ar
my shall be allowed TO be at the polls
on election day. Mr.. Boone, of Ken
tucky, submitted as an amendment the
bill transferring the Indian Bureau to
the War Department. A point of or
der was raised, but the Speaker over
ruled it, on the ground that the amend
ment wss measure of economy. Mr..
Page, of California, offered substitute
authorizing the President to transfer
temporarily to the War Department
in case of Indian outbreaks.
In the Senate on Friday the House
bill to restrict the immigration of Chi
nese was reported by the judiciary
Committee and placed on the calendar
Mr.. Window delivered speech, ad-
vocsting his resolution to inquire into
the expediency of promoting the emf
grafton of colOred persons. The bill
allowing females learned in the law to
practice in the United States Supreme
Court was passed by vote of 40 to 20.
1t goes to the President for his apprO-
val.
In the House the Senate amendments
to the Naval Appropriation bill were
cOncurred in, and the conference report
on the Indian Appropriation bill agreed
to. An evening session was held to
receive reports from the Committee on
Coinage. A bill authorizing the Treas
urer of the United States to exchange
treasury notes for coin led to q debate,
which was continued until the adjourn
ment.
In the Senate on Saturday new con.
ference committees were appointed on
the Naval and Fertilization bills. The
bill to abolish the volunteer navy and
the Indian Appropriation bill were
passed. The bill providing for pay
ment of three months extra pay to the
officers and soldiers of the Mexican war
was passed. The amendments to in
clude the marines, officers and seamen
of the Revenue Marine and those who
served In the late war were rejected.
In the House r. l.. T. Beale WIS
sworn in as a member to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the decease of
Beverly B. Douglass, of Virginia. The
bill to authorize the exchange of silver
coins for United States notes was laid
on the table. The Army bill was de-
bated in committee, and the amend
| tuO
to the War Department was rejected.
Mr.. Buffers amendment authorizing
railroad companies to transmit mes
ssges over their telegraph lines was
adopted. The amendment for the re-
Organization Of the army was adopted.
The amendment to prohibit the atten-
dance of military at the polls to pre-
serve the peace was adopted, and thus
amended the bill was passed.
In the Senate on Monday Mr.. Me-
Creery advocated the passage of his bill
transferring the Indian Bureau to the
War Department. Mr.. Paddock advo.
Gated the establishment Of. national
academy of agriculture, similar to the
West Point establishment, where all
the sciences relating to agriculture
should be taught. After an executive
session the Senate adjourned.
In the House motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill repeating the
test oath required of jurors and the APP
pointment of election supervisors was
defeated. not receiving two'thirds vote.
Bills were referred restoring the frank
ing privilege, and to substitute actual
travelling expenses to members of Con-
gress instead of mileage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-02-13

THE New York Tribune congratu'
lates itself that its main statements in
regard to the cipher kilograms cannot
hereafter be controverted, viz: AS to
Florida, that Manton Marble telegraph
ed iu cipher to Mr.. Tildeh's house two
proposals to buy votes, one fer $500, 900
and one $50, 600; that c. w. Woolley
also transmitted to Col. PeltOn a pro-
posal for $50, 900, and that Col. Pelton
replied, proposition accepted if done
only once" but directed the agents to
consult with each other. AS to South
Carolina, that Smith NJ. Weed trans
mitted in cipher kilograms to Colonel
Pelton proposition to buy votes for
$50, 900, and was instructed that the
money would be furnished, and went
to Baltimore to get it; that Col. Pelton
went thither to deliver it, and tele'
graphed for it to the Treasurer of the
Democratic National Committee, but
was recalled; that subsequent effort
to secure the vote by fraud and bribery
was defeated by premature adjourn
ment of the Board. AS to Oregon, that
Patrick and Kelley telegraphed for
money to purchase Republican elec'
tor to recognize and act with Demo
crat, ;" and that Pelton deposited mon
ey to be forwarded, but the remittance
arrived too late.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-02-13
CONGRESS.

In the Senate on Tuesday, at the re
lquest of Mr.. Hamlin, his vote was re
corded against the nomination Of Mr.
Burt as naval officer at New York
An amendment to the Post Route bill
was reported providing for Brazil mai
steamers from New York and New
Orleans, and referred TO the Committee
on Appropriations. Majority and mi
nority reports were submitted in rela
tion to the COrbin Butler senatorial
contest of South Carolina. The major
! ity report is in favor of Corbin, the Re-
publican contestant The resolutions
of Mr.. Edmunds affirming the validity
of the constitutionalam dnents were
debated. Mr.. Whyte obtained the
floor, and gave way for an executive
session.
In the House stormy debate occur
red in committee On an amendment to
to the Army Appropriation bill made
by Mr.. Cox, of New York, reducing
the army to seventeen thousand men.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, charged Demo-
cratic economy with being responsible
for the massacre of Gen. Custer. All
the propositions for reduction were de.
feated. At the evening session the
Mississippi Levee bill was considered
In committee, and the bill, with the
pending amendments, reported to the
House. The main question was order.
ed, and the House adjourned.
The proceedings in the Senate on
Wednesday were mainly confined to a
debate on Mr.. Edmunds' resolutions
affirming the validity of the constitu'
tional amendments. Mr.. Whyte, of
Marylan seconded the arguments of
Mes5rs. Baysrd and Morgan that any
further legislation was unnecessary.
Mr.. Garland, of Arkansas, offered an
amendment declaring that although
the amendments were not adopted in
legal manner, yet, having been accept.
ed by the States, were valid and bind.
ing. This was rejected with only five
affirmative votes. The debate was
continued at great length. The vari-
Gus amendments were rejected ,and the
original resolutions adopted by a deci'
sive vote.
In the House the Mississippi Levee
bill was debated and passed. The Ar
my Appropriation bill was next con-
sidered in committee. A proposition
to add the Army Reorganization bill
rs an amendment WAS declared out of
order, but alter argument the point
was overruled.
aIu the Senate Thursday bills were
presented removing the disabilities OF
w. f. Weisham, Henry FL. Lewis and
Isaac K. Trimble, of Maryland. A
was passed instructing the
on Agriculture to inquire
Hto the reported existence of diseases
smong the horned cattle in this coun-
ry. The bill providing for takiRg the
lext census WAS emended and passed.
In the House the Army Appropria.
ion bill was considered in committee,i
he peLding motion being 10 add the
Reorganization bill as an amendment.
After debate the m0tiand preyailed-
01 to 81. An Amendment was also
arried to amend the Revised Statutes