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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
PETERSBURG.
TIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN BE-
HALF OF Asa ROGERS.
The Light Stock OF Pesnuts-fourd psaa IN
Bsd-Painful Acct
dent.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Disp.tcn,l

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispstchi
PETERSBURG, VA, April 10, lsos.
The matter Of ColIectorship OF lnternS s,nn,pt
nue for this district seems 20 have pocn ~
more prominently 70 the front WITHIN ue.,.,n,'
day or two by reason OF the fact that peuSo,,
has been In circulation for SIGNATURES ~ I'M ~
ing the appointment OF Mr.. Asa Rogers 70 VI
Office Tho basis of the petition IN pehhh ~ a.,
Rogers IL that the headquarters OF me U.s.. - ~
would be transferred 10 fesersburB, Nu.i ~
before the advent OF the Dsmocrauc au .i.,.i..
trntiou. and that the collections OF the ols,IlSs
woold be dersosftsd in the National Bank IN thas
city instead Of else where and that the main IolS
Of the Office would be Petersburg men. Jncse
are the main reasons given Tor the eppo,tnith
Of Petersburg man to mo colecesIsh,p II. =.
tnosa who carried the pefison around IN De. re-
Of Mr. Kogerr. But there are reports on ,li9
streets that there IA something deeper Donlno 81
this which mar come 20 the pubic knoriV1sS s
hereafter IL Is said that tho petition receiroe
the signatures Of a large number OF D9nv. s,.,-
and that the paper was forwarded 10 W espius
ton on Saturday afternoon some OF ue SUI 4,
horn Democrats refused point-blank 10 sign IL
In this particular instance the nsht TOT tuo vi
lectorship seems TO have narrowed uown az -. -
tween Richmond and Petersburg lhnS 10 'no
outaide view Of the matter. -
The stock Of peanuts In tho country nss 49,.
pretty nearly exhausted, and tho receipts mere
after win be small Under the Impetus OF INC
recent advance In prices the farmers rusneu
their stock 70 market and received tho penen' vi
the advance -. IN.
Mr. NJ. sheffield aged about sixty years. was
found dead in his bed on South street this morn,
ing. He retired last night in apparently goo1
health. Death resulted from natural causes anu
the Coroner did not deem an inquest necessary;
Captain George II. EaRos, formerly supeIIn,-
tandent OF the water-works, while splitting woo s
with q Ratchet this morning chopped hlS lei'
INV RoBIs AFFAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
The Fail Fight.
The Norfolk Tirrniaa says:

Inc KDffCik lU1tfttdN eh9
Tns ONLY TENABLE GRoUsD.-The Richmond
y'sprfeh Expresses the sentfme OF an over
Nheiming majority 81 Democrats throughout
tho country when IL places 1.-The welfaro OF the
democratic party above any question that can
D. raised a. 70 high or low tarhs. That party
3 anis for the rights OF the states against a
consolidated central despot1sm; Tor strict con-
Yfruction Of the Constitution; for never
ccssiae vigilance in keeping the Federal Gov
eminent within tho limits nxed by the tenth
arnendment, and for the supremacy Of the white
Taca.n
On the other hand the Alexandria CARTE,
which We eAve quoted on both sides of the ques-
ton OF tho expediency % Ignoring the tariff
question. says in it, last issue:
some Of the Democrats OF Virginia oppose
the introsuctiOn Of the tariff question into the
next political campaign in this state on the
lround tiai the tsril Is solely and entirely a
matter for national legislation and one with
which SAFE legislation has nothing 70 do. But
That ground il not tenab for Two good reasons
either one of which you'd be sufficient. In the
rr.f place the Republicans, by tho advice Of
Mr.. Harrison, will make tho protective tarin the
cnies plank ia their platform 80 that The Demo
cfats cannot ignOre IT, aud ia the next the Viz
ginia Democrats must avail themselves OF the
opportunity 20 put themselves again 10 accord
win the nsuOn6l Dem )cracy 10y regulating tho
l.Oanoke pla form. which declared for the re-
inoFal OF the tsX Op whtskey aud oleomarsarino
aud tho retention Of that on the prime necessa-
ries al lie"
Let our northern friends study the southern
problem Is IL Is and not a. they would have it
not even a. they suppose 1t 70 bo Let them con-
suit common sense. Where can more astute
politicians DO found than In the SOUTH Isn't II
Is certain as anything eau be that these astute
politicians would divide the negro vote IL they
Cou.ds
Ne 10 not pretend 70 say what would happen
81 the Democraiic parry were base enough 70 pay
the negro tue price he sots upon his vote IL Is
not a money price IL h price. however, which
40 true whitc man Is willing 10 pay. IL is an un-
pleasant subject TO talk eDout The foolish ne
rnoes suppose tina. In Tho North tho Republicans
recognize them a. social equals. and that when
the Republican party triumpos the negro has
gained victory So long rs they vote under
this impression It Is useless 20 talk about dis
solving the solidiiy Of the south
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

THE PAR VALUE or THE STOCK IS IS
fEAsIAHE.


TIE company onen % tfe putlic 5000 ofits
capital -.0.t al l>s, payable ie.l cash nnt ihn
balance fn iu-talmanf- OF $50 per month. u.ll ln-
tcr.s. atE psf cent. p0r annYm on tLe Dnp.i
in-'aime1t. until p1il, Visa uf.. OBJ 1lulpa.a
payments.
SO ono ~ ho allowed fo slb-eri'e for moro
tlan f'sH. s1i uo po.san who Subscribed for the
first issue can .ra.rr.a. fr fhs sf.caI a'..
mcntunt' per.oa- vaoi.in.t Subscribe fo- -..
Brsi are supplied. Dc more han f-p,cl0 shDf
De .sAs.nnei Oh Subscriptions ~iu h' ata.
pro rffa.
II any stock should he left over % vii ba 'aI"n
by tle c0ru1rat0rs and 10 moro Will toal .'.i
~ me company duuug the present year
Ill, allotment Is made in Response o. o ro-
quest 81 many persons, Who claim that 'hey Naf
insufficient nod,e OF the arst suhicripu,n. srt
desire 10 Do R.-o-iateH win us so tho icfe. g-
mont Of our property
All mouey derived from ,hs sale o. stock HiN
be used soisly for Improvements uqoa thc 3D..
peuy.
Tue books OF suo-cr.. con w.il o. opened ati-
o'clock ~. and wu lee closed al J. b. e-
WEDNESDAY. April Dc. is'9.
Parties butne iots FROM his company ST. ..-
tending % bunI can borrow LAD per crn, o,i.e
value oi lots ana .1toniel Improvements, "a. l
per cent uor anuumo n long limo.
The company has over 1000 ithl of Gle
Choicest PROPERTY ~ or rs.iera aln4-.t
principally on Croye avenue, f.ofi, '-n
Cary streets. aai the rouisy rI. Ius proper q
was acquitted al prices iar teioT ih' Yreirl
market value. ant Tho plrc4asr.s OF tio st'. d
partcipaie IN he prult. % bo derived fnom .ae
enhanced value of tho lc'a.
An shares Of sto,E issued ty ibis company ara
registered by RE stato nank oi tirgiala
JAMES %. uOOLkl. President
GEoRGE p Rooms. 80 rotary. Rp il-it
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UNDERWEAR.
II & L. MITTELDORFER,
- pgnAn GTRUET

~. 527 BROAD STREET
DRESS GOODS REDUCTIONS.
We have now IN stock an unusually large as
sortfnent Of DRESS FABRICS. AZ the stock Is
much laryor than we wish II the following re-
auctions have been made ,
&c. HkNKIETTAS, in all the new spring shades
soc. Pn4IDS AND STRIPED NOVELTIES at
sATINrFiNisH HENRIETTAs, 40 inches wide,
worth fully 5oc yard, at Ssc ;- a ysrd o..
s44nch HALF-WOOL HENkIETIAS, good pc.
vaiue. AT 19c. yard.
CHALIIRS, ell the new patterns and shades-the
Sc quality at 81. the 20c. quality at IKE. ;
the SSc. quality At 19c. Hyou want Chsilie
dress see our assortment
BLACK DRESS GOODS OF every oescription
haVo been marked down.
DRESS SILKS.
2l-inch COLORSD SURAHS, guaranteed all SILK,
vslue 15c, reduced to &c. yard;
CHINA SILKS have boon greatly reduced-
Figured we're 7jc. now 67c. Plain Colors now
STRIPED SURAHs. black and colors. at 99c
yard, valued At tl.25 yard;
BLACK GROS GRAlNS-the 81 quality ut nc ;
the Si.25 quality at NC. the tl.JO quality at
s1.15;
duced from ST. y, $3.50. and sl.15;
BLACK MORE aud RuADAAERE at lass than
These prices are for THIS WEEK.
WASH DRESS FABRICS.
sATTEENS, GINGHAMs, CHAMBRAYs, PER-
Gales, PRINTS, &c, in greet variety at special
prices for this week.
WHITE GOODS.
PLAIN, PLAID, CHECKED. aud STRIPED
WHITE GOODS at rOck-bOttom ngureA
GENpLEMEN'S FURNISHINGS.
GRNTLEMEN's SATIN SCARtS az iic. each, or
FOR IS. They are very cheap.
GENTLEMESiS SATIN sCARFs, satin lined,
good In every respect at 23c.:
GENTLEMEN'S SATIN sCARFs, the new pun
shape. Soc. quality marked down for Ihis
week TO &c.
PLEBTED SHIRTS, the regular 6Dc. grade, ct
ID. a &. MITTELDORFER.
an l6-Tu&Th 80 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
BEADED WRAPS.

Fifty Beaded Wraps n DO sold this week re-
.rdSess OF value. from f2O apiece upHarus
snoct our line and prices ero you look else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
Life made Miserable

by dyspepsia is scarcely worth the living. A
csprlcious appetite, heartburn, puzzling ner-
vous symptoms, increased action OF the heart
after eating. sinking in tho abdomen between
meals. and fiatulenco after. arc among the sue
cessive fndicia OF this harassing complaint
Two things only are neodful for its removal
resort 70 Hostetters stomach Bitters and per
,istence in ifs use. These remedial measures
beiug adopted cure is certain. Taken imme-
diately before or alter meals TINS greet $40
machic promotes secretion Of the gastric juice.
tie natural solvent Of the food, Tho nervous
and bilious symptoms consequent upon chronic
INDIGESTION disappear, as the complaint gradual
ly Yields 10 the corrective aud inyig0raing lnnu-
ence OF the Btters. Appetite returns, sleep be
comes more refreshing. and "a a sequence, the
body is efficiently nourishod, muscular power
increases, aud the mind grows sanguine. Use
the Bitters for chills aud fever and rheumatlsm.
al 16-Tu, Th(w)Sa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

having IN view their early abolition. WITH
Mr. RANDALL or Mr.. olkrisLn on the noor 10 lead
the fiibusters, the Democrats would be more
than q match for the Republicans under Mr.
RKxp. 10 would be very peculiar fIibusterins;
for Il veafd be directed against tho election of
Republican Speaker, and no there would be no
real speaker in the chair. The oldest member
or ,he ciers OF the last House might be called
upon 70 preside. Anyhow. there would DO
lively time in both houses in theevent supposed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
KNOCKED Down AND SHOT.
Assaulted ina the streets or snnoik'
Kspubiicsn County Convention.

Especial tcickfdn W tho Ohopo'cAi
SUFFOLK, VA, April 16-On SATURDAY nlghl
l,st 81 Gus Harrison aud his wife wero walking
along the street on thor way home John wilkins
attacked Harrison with an iron rod and kn0cKeu
him down, after which he shot MIN. WliSihs
aud the woman thon made on togsther snu II 10 10
sunnosed thew were in collision. The pair was
subsequently, arrested and taken TO Jail All the
nsrties are colored. The affair caused consloera~
bic excitement among the friends OF the WGunu-
"a man and there WAS some talk Of violence
towsris Wilkins, but none was attempted.
The Republican County Convention met mere
to-day, and nominated ex-Judge X H. hs"ies
for clerk Of the County Court and W. IA; SoOu-
rich for clerk of the Circuit Court for Nanse-
mond county. ILL.,, NJ,
Solomon K Butler, well known citizen OF
NAnsemond county, disd Of pneumonia las'
night az his residence nj Holland Staush' On INC
Atlantic and Danyille railroad
collection was taken up in tho Methoule'
church yesterday 10 assist in paying Tor the re-
cent improvements. and about 500 Was realized
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

1.-THE young man who recently shipped NM
self TO st. Louis In trunk has been declared
insane aud will be sent TO an asylum" man
who would thus put himself at the mercy Oh a
western baggage-smssher must unquestionabiy
be fnsan0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

"The White House Official correspondence.
SAYS Private Secretary HALFoRD, amounts 70 'VO
to 200 letters day, and several times recently
has almost reached 1000" The White House
servant gal" will not be at loss for material
with which 70 start 1res next winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

poet in one OF the April magazines rhymes
"dswning" with "morniDg. "--Ne~ YORK IT.
bt3N.
We suspect that a good many virglnisns VIII
feel ike inquiring. "Why not7"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

lord IoSsDALEs Attic expedition was dis
appointment" Yes. he has gotten back.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
BRIEP COMAENT.

"New York has started a fund for statue o.
LESLIE WALLAcKp "started Is good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

Emperor WILLIAM would better think hall
dozen times before ho tackles the newspapers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
APRIL 10, 1889.
To The Editor Of ne pfsYatch:

Y
Allow me to congratulate you upon your snort
bnt very pithy editorial OF this morning, Demo
cratic Principles" II has, In my opinion struck
the nail on TIE head and expresses the sentiments
Of a very large majority Of Virglnians. .
I'VE are pleased TO hear i'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

MASONIC NOTICE.-A~Ax
vi stated meeting Of AMITY LODGE, w
No &c. A. +. and A. NJ, will De held in -.
Laube's Hall on Broad and First streets. THIS
CTuesday) EVENING, 10th instant, al ~ o'clock.
An Master Masons In good standing fraternelly
invited.
~ b. +. STEPHENSON.
70 &c re Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
ERTlEaa.

A STATED CONVOCATION wrxssp
"A OF WASHINGTON ROYAL ARCH -TsSSs$
CHAPTER, No. 9, will DO held at their kzN.7ts
tabernacle In ST Albans Hall. Third and
Main streets, THIS tuesday EVENING, 10Th
instsat. a. 7S0 o'clock. All Royal Arch Aasons
Ia good standing are fraternally invited TO at
tend.
BY order Of the Most EXCELLENT High Priest.
W. FRED. PLEASAN1S.
an 1g-lt Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
DRESS GOODS.

MANY novelties have been added 70 our stock
Of Drees Fabrics during the week, and we now
show some lovely effects. -
ASk 20 acc our Plain Stripes and Figured Beiges
Coordination effects IN Piaids and Plain TO match
az Soc yard worth 7Jc.;
Double width Cashmeres, all tho desirable
coloring-. at 25c. yard
cable TwflIs in new shades at &c. a yard;
paaI nretfy Challies Al Sc. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16
OUR EXTREMELY Liberal OF
" FER TO THE LADIES TO BE CONTINUED
tsnu ~ WEEK LONGER.

Mis-. MOORE, the fashionable dres-maker who
has rooms In our establishment, viii continue for
one week longer 10 cut and NJ dresses where the
nresa Goods are purchased Of us) for the small
sum nj o. csnts Her reputation as frst-class
dress-makeri is sufficient guarantee that You
will be satisfied In every respect with her work.
os,sr and wa urYe YOU 10 take advantage OF this
oNa- nv calling At once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

KIDNEY ~ ~ Ts at-it :, al a. y
quickly. sni safe.y elrei y ul, iA a
Seyerest casa- cured lD seFeu tavs 500 =. o.
por box b. all druggists, OF - m'i ii..n j"
Nanuiactlr,rR CO., III VINE sires, As, 20
Full directions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

Reading notices In rssdspg-msner WV
rrsa or less 81: in ronparen loaded. 7ca
Csrdof rates ior moro space iurn'shsa ensp
tAstoA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-16

WANTED, A MAN, UNMARRIED,
w 20 go 20 Australia who has q thorough
kP9rsassp ToBAcco As nast b. man o.
high character with perfect habits. Apply by
lellor, with references, 70
ALEXANDER CAMERON a Co,
An ia-es.i3ts Richmond. Va.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

A SPARK from passing engine set fire to the cotton on the warehouse platfrom at Greenville, S. C., on the 18th and 1900 bales were destroyed. The loss is S55,oO0
 Ex.PREsIDENr CLEVELAND and ex- Secretaries Bayard, Fairchild and Villas, left Washington on the 18th in special Pullman car via Atlantic Coast Line for St. Augustine, Fla, en route to Cuba.
 A DISPATCH from San Francisco states that the gold fever which prevails in Southern California is the result of well devised land scheme and that the un- fortunate miners and gold seekers who have been lured to the Santa Clara region by visions of untold wealth are doomed to disappointment.
 TELEGRAPH communication with the United States has been established by cable from Santiago de Cuba to Hayti and San Domingo, thence to the Island of Curacoa, thence to La Guayra and Caracas, Venezuela, where connection is made with the government land lines for the places of the interior.
 TnR first through train from Washington Oity to the Mexican national capital ar- rived at it's destination on the 18th. The distance by the route of this train between the capitals of the two republics is 2975 miles, which was covered in 1l3 hours and 43 minutes.
 TIE Supreme Court of West Virginia has decided that neither Fleming, the Democratic candidate, Golf, the Republi- can, nor the President of the State Senate, is the lawful Governor. The Court decides that Gov. Wilson holds over until his sue cessor is chosen by the people.
 THE negro exodus from North Carolina is about to take the form of colonization of negroes in Arkansas. Negroes are holding mass meetings almost nightly, and negfo orators and preachers are urging them to colonize.
 THE three year-old child of Mrs. Lee Owens, residing near Dresden, Tenn, was burned to death on the 18th, it's clothing being ignited while it was playing near the fire. One foot was entirely burned off THE small-po scare cost Galveston, Texas, S6000 There were twenty four cases treated and fifty -four persons placed in quarantine. The city is now free of the disease.
 THE Secretary of the Treasury has awarded the contract for the construction of sea wall around the Custom Houss building at Key West, Fla, to Denis Me Gee, of that place, for tue sum of S2300. 1 A SOLDIER named Vertjoie has been sen. fenced to death in Gran, Algeria, for throwing quid of tobacco into the face of Coi. rhieny while Vertjoie was beiag lsrisd by court martial for attempting to desert.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
FACTS ABOUT DIAMONDS.
According to an Authority No I've of tn
 Gems Are Exactly Alike.

According 10 an Authority No Tws Of the
 Gems Are Exactly Alike.
 The diamond, besides being the quees of gems, Is positively the most beautiful thing that nature has ever conceived. When 1t reveals it's hidden perfections 1t Is the only thing of beauty" that 'is a joy forever,n as 1t Is practically inde- structible. Time will dim the luster and wear away the fiber of gold, but the dia- mond will go on sparkling for all time. For aught we know the diamond that sparkles on the white fingers of the belle of to-day may have scintillated as the eye of some Hindoo god thousands of years ego. Most people imagine that diamonds have a classification like other commodi- ties, worth so much per karat according to perfection, brilliancy and purity, run hing through say adoEen grades, but there is no greater mistake. Strange as 1t may seem to the uninitiated, no two diamonds are exactly alike, but each has a virtue and value peculiarly it's own. IL Is just as rare to see two individpals alike in face, form and feature as it Is to see two diA- monds. The idea, also, that a dealer in diamonds can tell by looking at a gem its exact value is all nonsense. A diamond has to be studied. While the aid of a glass will help to discover the slightest flaw or imperfection, it does not bring out its true value by long way. Men who handle money constantly can detect a light coin by simply handling and examining casually, but diamond has got to be studied from all points before a safe estimate can be put upon it's value. Shape, size, perfeo- tion of cutting and such matters cut an important figure in a diamonds value St Louis Globe Democrat
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
ATTEMPTED WIFE-MURDER
Charles F. Hamilton, of Savannah, Ga., Brea'ks Razor on His wlfe's Wind Pipe in an. Attempt to Murder Her.

tharles F. Hamilton, Of Savannah, Ga.,
 Brea'ks a Razor His wife's Wind. Pipe
 in an. Attempt to Murder Her.
 ATLANTA, Ga, March 16.-Yesterday morrdng Charles F. Hamilton, of Savan- nah, made murderous assault on his wife1at the Kimball House. Mrs. Hamil. toa is stylish blonde, aged twenty five. Hamilton is a handsome man of thirty. Airs. Hamilton reached Atlanta Thursday [ from New Orleans, where she has rela- tives She was accompanied by her six year-old son, and took a room on the sixth floor of the kimball House. Yes terday morning she was followed by Ham, ilton, who went at once to her room. Hamilton says he found man there, and when he demanded his son the man and Mrs. Hamilton made fun of him. He thereupon drew razor and cut at his wife's throat, infiicting four-inch wound that reached to within aquarter of an inch of the jugular vein. The razor struck the wind-pipe, and piece an inch long was broken from the blade. The boy says bis father kissed his mother, but she cursed him, and then quarrel arose, and the cutting occurred.
 Hamilton gave the alarm immediately, and made no effort to evade arrest. He is now in jail. Unless suppuration or blood poisoning takes place, the woman will re- cover. The hotel people deny that there was any man in the room.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
THE CORN SUPPLY.
What Is Shown by the Agricultural De- partment's Figures In Regard to the Corn Supply of the Country.

What Is Shown by the Agricultural De-
 partments Figures In Regard to the
 Corn supply of the Country.
 BALTIMORE, Md, March 16-The Journ . al of Commerce comments on the possi- ble corn supply, as furnished by the Agricultural Department, as follows: The old crop on hand November 1, 1887, 0,000, 900; to which add crop of 1888, F. sSS, ,000, ,000 the total available is 2,13S, 900, poo, and now deduct the export since Mo- yember 1, which is ?, 500, 900, and also the amount on hand March 1, which is given as 787 ,000, 900, making total of SIP 2600,- 900 to be deducted, which make the con- sumption in four months, according to de- partment estimates. ], ,326, 400, 900, and then says: This rate of consumption seems ridiculous when compared with require ments in former years, even allowing only 30 0000, 900 bushels of old corn to have been on hand at the commencement of the harvest, instead of 10000, 900 bush- els, as we assumed. Is it not asking too much to believe in such figures5 If true, and consumption continues proportion ately during the next eight months, how shall we be fed unless we import from the Black Sea or La Plata?"
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
FIFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
IspecIaI session.I

IN the Senate, on the 18th, MT. Morton being absent, Mir Ingalls, acted as president pro tenn The Presidents message in the case of Lotus Riel was laid on the table. On motion of Mir Platt a resolution was agreed to for the ap. pointment of standing committees. Mir Payne called attention to the select committee on re- lations with Canada and moved to strike it out of the list. A long discussion followed, at the close Of which Mir. Payne withdrew his resolu- tion, and the select committee was agreed to After a short executive session, the Sc nate, at two o'clock adjourned.
 IN the Senate, on the 18th, under resolution the committee on privileges and elections wert authorized to sit during the recess. The reso lution offered by Mir Stewart for the purchase Of A 000,O00 worth of silver bullion per month. and the resolutions of Senators Gibson and Call for special committees on the commercial rela ttons of the United States with Mexico, Cuba and the West Indies were laid on the table. The Senate then, at is:f5 D. m., went into SC cret session and adiourned at 2:2o p. m.
 IN the Senate on the l4th, on motion Of Mir Edmunds, it was agreed that when the Senate adjourn 1t be until the l7th. No other busi. ness was transacted, and, at i2:i0 D. m. tho Senate went into secret session and, at one o'clock, without opening the doors took re. cess until p. m. At that hour the body again assembled, and, after a fifteen minutes executive session, adjourned until the i7th.