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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
NEW LAWS APPLTOABLE.

Among the new laws made ap-
pIicable TO this country which is
likely to be unintentionally vio-
lated, is that relating TO marriag-
es- 1t is now required that all
parties not coming under the laws
of the various Indian nations shall
secure marriage licenses. the same
as in the state Of Arkansas. A
failure of the contracting parties to
comply with this requirement or
OF the mini ster 10 insist upon It,
viii not only prove embarrassing
but is a misdemeanor, punishable
by fine or imprisonment.
Another section Of law liable TO
be overlooked is that relating to
the sale of firearms and ammuni-
ton, for the violation of which the
penalty is a fine of from $50 to
500. The law is as follows:
Any person who shall sell, bar
ter or exchange, or otherwise dis
pose of, in any manner furnish TO
any person, any dirk OF bowie
knife, or sword or a spear in a
case, brass or metal knucks, or
any pistol of any kind whatever,
except such as are used in the ar
my or navy of the United States,
and known as the navy pistol, or
any kind of cartridges for any pis-
tol, or any person who shall keep
any such arms or cartridges for
sale. shall be guilty of a misde-
neanor.
Any instance of a sale TO a citi-
zen of the United States by a citi-
zen trader is a violation and liable
of prosecution.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
OF an fhe papers Du5Iished n tb

of an The papers published IN the
IndiaA Territory (sOme 20 or 50)
THE INDIAN CHIEFTAIN IS
the only one considered of sufficient
impOrtaaee By Gee. P. RosseH d Co,
she 'usH kn0'rn adrertising agents, Of
Ns'r York, 10 Be eirsn place IN
their iist o. Preferred Newspapers, 4"
Published IN January 1890. The
attention Of edrerfisers and the pub
iie generally IS respectfully eullsd TO
this fact.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

OSE Of the census takers for
CooweeScoowee district, n. B.
Rogers, has resigned and Chief ].
r. MaySs has appointed Jess W.
Elliott. Of this city, to complete
the work. Mr.. Elicit viii enter
upon his official duties next Mon
day, and viii use all proper means
and sndeavor to have the work
eomplsted by the last Of this
monfh
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
TIE Sac and Foxes met the CON-

The Sac and Foxes met the CON-
missioners this week with a prOpo-
sitiOn to open their reservation, as
follows: Each member of the
tribe TO be allotted a tract of 200
acress 81 per acre TO be paid for
the balance; only those members
Of the tribe now living on the res
ervation to be recognized. The
Hecretary, for the commission,
thanked The council for their
promptness and for the offer made,
but stated it could not be accepted
in full, he would, however. make
them a proposal upon the follow
>ing day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Z. W. Potter, the postmaster al
Elm Greek, Neb., says he has person
al knowledge of several cases Of rheu-
matism. in that vicinity, lthat have
been permanently cured by Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, after other remedies
were used without benefit. He has
sold IL 81 mis- drug store there for five
years and saws he never knew II to
fasl, that "any customer who once rs
es Chamberlain Psin Balm will have
.Ofhing else instead" For sale by
W. &. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
DIRECTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS.
For Minor Details Call Upon the NJ, X.
6 t. Railway Agent.

Take the Missouri, Kansas Texas night
train, tie.I5 p m } 20 ST Louis and all points
east via ST. Louis The morning ts-s5 d m }
train 70 chicago and all points east via Chi
caso, arriving there next morning in time for
All east and north bound routes. Both night
and day trains make connections for all west-
ern points az Kansas city through car ser
vice TO chicago. -. Louis and Kansas City.
Arrangements may be made ahead for sleep
ers, by applying to local agent Excursion
tickets on sale daily to all southern and CALI
fornia points. going and returning on differ
ent routes, tickets good six months Any
farther information desired will be cheerfuiIy
furnished on application 20
A G PEck Agent
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Year BY year the tenure of our
land has become more involved
and no chief or legislature has
come to the rescue. The constitu-
ton forbids monopoly, yet cOun-
chi does not declare what it takes
to constitute monopoly and, al
though there are many who have
more than a dozen farms and each
councillor knows it, yet nothing is
done to keep men from taking
mere Of the public domain than
rightfully belongs to them.
If a division of the land was
made, not one hundred and fifty
acres of tillable land would fall to
the share of each citizen, and yet
there are citizens that have thou
sands of acres in cultivation, and
the monopoly is growing. Ger
tain men are continually leasing
each year, and these men are the
half-breeds and adopted citizens.
The fullbloods remain about the
same. They obey the laws, by
not leasing. As a result, they are
being crowded TO the wall. But
there is no need to go into details,
as the issue is well known TO all.
II is also well known that unless
council regulates the matter, al
lotment must follow. Council has
not done anything to regulate
the matter-and viii not. Coun-
cil viii do as other legislative
bodies-avOid all troublesome
questions, and take no steps until
driven to do so. Now as the evil
is growing all the time, and as
1t will be harder to settle the long
er il gees, it is best to take the
matter in hand now and sllot at
once. It is the only way to settle
the question. True, il is hard to
advise a departure from old Gus
toms, but mere sentiment and rev.
erence for the past dead should no
longer hinder this people from do
ing what is right and necessary.
1t is well to respect our ancestors
and revere their works, but it is
not well to let such feelings cheat
ourselves and our posterity; it is
not well to be martyrs TO mere SEN
tinlent. Allotment does not mean
that the country must be wholly
changed and opened to gen.
eral settlement. The pres
ent government can continue with
this difference; each citizen viii
know just how much land he
has and can lease or do whatever
he pleases with il. II viii GER
tainly be a great benefit to the
poorer classes. But land monoPo-
" is not the only reason for allot-
ment. The settling up of the pub
lie domain by intraders is an evil
of far greater magnitude. Efforts
have been made TO step this evil
but with no success. The United
States will not remove these peo-
pie and the CherokeeS are unable
to do so. The number is ihcreas-
ing year by year and it viii not be
long till they Out-number the act
ual citizens. How is this to be
stopped? ? Only by allotment
But these two are not the only
reasons for allotment. Affairs
have gone from bad to worse I'll
allotment has become not choice,
but a necessity. All action of the
United States has been in that d.
rection, and many acts of our own
legislature have unwilIingly
brought il on, till now the ques-
ton must be grappled and settled
If the nominees FOR the chieftain-
cy wish any enthusiasm shown
in this election, they must face
this issue like men, for it is the
one oreaf issue
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

fancy in saying that S. S. s. is the
grandest blood medicine l ever
saw, and can cheerfully recon-
mend it to any one suffering as /
was"
Treatise on Blood snd Skin Dis
eases mailed fee. Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
The First Sfep.

Perhads you are run town, cant eat,
can't sleep, can't think. can't do any
thing to your satisfaction, and you
wonder what ais YOU. You should
heed the warning. YOU are taking the
first step INTO Nervous Prostitution
You need Nerve Tonic and in Elec-
tic .Bitters you will find the exact
remedy for restoring ycnr nervous sys.
tenn 10 its normal. healthy condition
Surprising results follow the use of
this great Nerve Tonic and Alternative.
Your appetite returns. good digestion
is restored, and tae Liver and Kidneys
resume healthy action Try q bottle.
Price SOC. at W. G.. Patton & Co. drug
store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

IF parties who have been CON-
planning at the sheriff for not cut
ting the wire fences can contain
themselves a few days longer their
desires viii be satisfied He viii
begin operations next week and
hes only been deferred from doing
SO before by the unexpected riding
required 10 keep the courts goirg.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Manager Green, of the San
FrancisO hotel, is running a good
house and justly entitled to a good
share of the patronage. This is
the pioneer hotel of the territory
and has always been q popular
one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
OUR SPECIAL WASHING )
CORRESPONDENCE.
More Funds Asked For-The Su-
preme Court Decision.
w,snI.sror. D d. M.rsl. -

EDITOR CHIEFTAIS: - President
Harrison, on the 2Sth inst, sent a
communication 10 congress, rec
ommending that a further appro-
priation Of expense money be
made to enable the Cherokee COM
mission. 50 called, 10 continue ne
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
Notice.

I, T. ]. McGhee. clerk Delaware
district. have this day authorized
L. W. Burlington to issue permits
to any citizen wishing to ship hay
beyond the limits of the Cherokee
nation, under the law bearing date
Of December 2, 1890.
T. J. McGHEE.
June ), 1890. 3S-1i
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Mr. AUDRATs desires 1t stated
that his cattle were unloaded at
this place just day or two before
the times for shipping Texas cat
tie into the territory expired, and
were in no way connected with the
HNailor cattle"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

IL the leading question in the
coming campaign was the allOt-
ment of the land east Of Sc, the
man WHO favored allotment would
be the fastest man in Cooweescco-
wee district. No mistake about
that
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

TIE eastern Shawnees in the
northeastern part of the territory
have asked congress for an appro-
priation of nine thousand Gollzrz
TO make an allotment Of their land.
The Peoria and Miami Indians
have their lands allotted, receiv-
ing two hundred acres each.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
June ), +
RnckIen,s ArnIca SaIre.

The best salve in the word for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt, Rheum
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
paw required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price p cents per box. FOR sale by w.
q. Patton 4 Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

A few very pointed reasons why
Cheatham's rasteiess Chill Tonic will
be great success: 1t is absolutely
free from sill delsteriOus ingredi-
ents; as pleasant 10 the taste as hon
ey; an absolute and never-fsiling cure
for all malarious complaints. Guar
anfeed TO cure. What more could you
ask? For sale by W. {. Patton < Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Summer cometh on apAce, and soon
will the granger be engaged in his an
nusl struggle with chiils and fever.
Take time by the forelock and lay in a
supply of Gheatham's Tasteless Chill
Tonic that vonr DAYS in the land may
be many. For sale by W. c. Patton
4 20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Dr. r. Hsmiin, of LemOre, Cal.
saws a few dozen bottles of Chant mber-
lain's Cough Remedy which he sold
there created such demand foi the
remedy that he could not well get
alcng without IL. No one can fully
appreciate the real value of this reme-
dy until they have given il a trial.
Those who use IL find il so much su-
perior to any other remedy they have
ever tried that they recommend 1t tG
their friends, and that is what makes
IL SO popular For sale by Patton &
Go
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
yINITA DRUG STORE BULLETIN
" ". Killer. Proprietor.

Ar materials, including paints.
brashes. blenders, etc
Erushes % every description, combs,
Perfume and all toiief articles
FIne lot % stationery. blank books.
writing tablets, snV elopes and paper.
Cigzrs. sl-arcties. tobacco. pipes AMI
a general line u goods FOX ihose who
use the weed
sfr,ngs for all kinds Of musical in
struments. Also axfurss foE violin,
guitar OF banjo.
fresh and compiets stock OF drugs
rom which prescriptions arc filed eV
an exf.erirnctd CLERK
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

We predict for Cheathsm's TGsteless
Chill Tonic an unprecedented success.
The well known reputation Of its man
ufacturers is, Of itself, an ample guar
antes Of its superior merits. For sale
by W. &. Patton < Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

SEERTFF Wrrr, Of Delaware dis
trict, advertised the Audrain and
Williams cattle for sale, but a trial
Of rights OF property is now being
held A law which vests a sheriff
with the powers Of judge is a
We y poor one, and this is not said
with any reflection upon Mr..
Wrlr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

If you wish to see or trade at a
first-class grocery store, visit ]. I.
Albert, east side Cherokee Avenue,
Seneca. Mo. 36tf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
Nnfina

1t will pay anyone who wishes
to spend a few dollars to go to
Seneca and cali on J. T. Albert;
only extensive Wholesale and re-
tail grocery in the city. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

The ladies will find a complete
line of seasonable millinery goods
at Mrs. Cass'. Mail orders So
licited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

How About the coming nomina-
tions, are they 10 be made by
captains ?'' Is the country to be
forever run by a clique7
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

II is too much TO have scratch for e
living and for relief also. Hunts
Cure will not help you IN the former
case, but will sure cure the Itch or it
costs you nothing. For sale by W. e.
Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

J. T. Albert is always pleased to
have his territory friends and pa
irons call on him when in SEN
eca. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
Western House.

Seneca, Mo. Table supplied with
the very best the market affords
Terms reasonable. Call there
when in Seneca. A. r. Moore. 2t
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
liberated sors Throat.

Two years ago l had liberated
sore throat, and was so weakened
and reduced in flesh that my
friends thought il impossible for
me to recover. / was attended bv
the very best physicians, but their
endeavors 20 relieve me were fu-
tile. Ny mother seeing Swiit's
Specific e. :. : so highly recon-
mended. decided TO give me a
course Of il, and after taking the
first I was greatly relieved.
and alter taking several bottles i
was entirely cured. | have not
had any signs of a return of the
disease since. CLINT BLoxTOS,
Williamsburg, Va.
THE GRANDEST HE EVER SAW.
Mr.. ". J. Colman, 4 prominent
citizen Of Gainesville, Fla, whites
the following under date Of Feb.
10, 1880: Il contracted 4 severe
case Of Contagious Blood poison
that gave a great deal Of trouble,
and baffied the physicians Of this
place. was finally advised TO try
Swift's Specific (S. :. s., and !
can say. with great pleasure, that
a few bottles bottles Of il has en-
tirely cured me. I have no hesi-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

When in Seneca come to "The
Famous" fo= Clothing, Boots or
Shoes. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for a good Roast.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

WHAT about that $4,000 grass
money; viii it be paid out this
year2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

For fine ladies' dress goods come
to THE Famous" Seneca, Mis-
souri, 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

have the best $3.50 Ladies
shoe on earth at "The Famous.
Seneca, No. 36tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

- o. REWARD Lost. one Rel Irish setter
dog, about months old, = little white ga
nose. also some while On breast. The above
reward viii be paid for return ~ dog 20 me at
Prairie City. l. T. L. = NALEEE. Ss-s9
sTRAYED OR STOLEN:-I.ast Wednesday
ni<ht. enc brown mare. or : years old. about
u hands high. branded o on right side OF
neck. short name. collar marx On left shoul-
der A lisersl reward viii be paid for infor-
nation or return % said animal Leave word
az this 0fice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Call at the o. X. Meat market
for your Meat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05

Call at the o. X. Meat market
fo= n good steak.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
For Rent.

Rooms, furnished or unfur-
nished; also a large barn. Apply
to +. l.. Rudisill. 39tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
Address, o. BASSETTI,


Address, o. BASSETTI,
City Of Mexico, Mexico,
By ordinary letter. containing money order
issued By all express companiss- NeU YORK
Exchange, Dram OF Postal Note.
Special Features
BY terms OF contract the company muat de-
posite The sam Of sll prizes included in the
scheme before selling a single ticget. a1d re-
ceigs tire following otlcial permit.
CEETrFICArE-I hereby certify that the Bank
ef London and Mexico has on deposite the ne
cessary fands to guarantee the payment Of all
prizes drawn b the LOtsria de L. Beledcencia
PublicA- ApoiiBar Castillo. Interviewer
Further. the company 4 required 70 distrib-
ute hftT-siN per cent- % the value OF AL the-
tickets in prizes-a larger portion tban Il
given By any other lottery
Finally the nunhe % tickets Is limited to
~. .fso-.l. 60 less tran are sold By other lot
tsries using the same seherar.
Spencer Hutchins, General. Agent.
Houston. Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
Information for Our Patrons.
The FRISCO Line.

Hsadsone ne1 eeuiPnEn1 rs1ressilg srsry
tkirr sew TN usst ef lne Mlssisslppi river. 4
han hns 81 elesanf neg Pullman Drawing Rooz
s.t Brfes eieepers have ius1 been put irts
ee-v1ce By This popular routs 70 run daily BE-
trccn 81 Louis and Qalveston. TexAs via Fors
Smith Paris and Dallas vftho1t chanss
A fun complement q elegant rev Reclining
CnHir Cars q The most fnp-ored r8tten AID
enlst. with he ceiebrsfet 5cz-T1a chair ID
koistere< in lca.her. These ears ars zccels %
rerlection and VII Be run catiy between So
Louis Gnd HelSiead EaEAas, rin Sprn EdeiA
Carfhare ard Wichita. sod octEeS1 81 IOrf8
sad BiUG kanEss Via Csrthazc, Joplin. Cher
rJTzle. WincelA Ar<nzsas City ard Caldwell
AL passengers travelling between 81 Louts aud
Arkansas and Texas ana between 81 Louis gna
Kansas points should pstrouize this erese
tEEoGSh ear roats Through tAs gra,i Bo.sap
gceL
We wtl aiuays LEAD An connpsffinrs n s-szs
thtnf popuiar uith tho travelling rsblln
Tor sag rarticuiar snfoFmstlCa eea Ep0 =
efs-efs beafest Agert fffsco hne % ne en6s<
n HtaHART-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
LOTTERY OF THE
BEhEFICEHC.A FUBLICA.
gHE ESNT- ECETELY DRAWING
vii ~ sail o. tle C1-r % EEA-co.
CO EEuSsoxs.
July 10. 1890.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.
so.ooo Tickets a. ~. SD CO.
Price OF flickets-Ameriran money. WhoIes.
81 kalres, 81 quarters. al


Nr-For Club Rates. or any farther informa-.
tiou desired. write lrxibiy n the undersigned .
clearly stating yoar residences. with state
county, street and number More rapid re-
turn mail delivery viii be assured b. your en-
closing an envelope bearing your full address,
IHEP0RTANT
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
NANTs. FaR saLE. LosT. srRArEe. sToLEN

Each notice. OF the character indicatel not
Z exceeding FIFTY WORDS will be inserted two
weeks under this heading Tor FIFTr CENTs. I
SrRAfED--About six weeks ago. one sor-
rel mare poay. vita fax mans and tail. braad
ed with nElEr on shoulder. Ab0ut if hands
high. eight or nine years Old; lad q stake rope
around her neek when she escaped
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
5Sc yard.

EEEEES5E0 we send samples OF good
HEfaGMSGG FREz cE CHANGE. ans
attend to AL orders for samples or goods the
SANE DAY WE RECEIVE THE9I.
We depend On low prices. god, honest
values. and prompt attention TO ordsrs -
secure anc keep your trade.
nglr1eS.G .GgraxHv0,
KAxsAs CITY. NO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-05
SunAan anbnsSursSr&.
KANSAS CITY.
Grand BARGAINS
For our 0ut-of- Town Trade.
FANS!
The Greatest PAN SALE Of the
Season.
$1.50 Fans will be IS cents each
$500 q" 98 cents
$500 oi-o'
In these lots there are
Fine Plain Black Satin or Gauzs Fans.
Fine Painted Black Satin or Gauze Fans
Fine Plain White Satin or GaHze Fans.
Fine Painted white Satin or Gaaze Fans
UMBRELLAS.
One lot silk Serge Umbrellas. size 2s
inches, flor men or ladies'; oIidized
crook handles; never sold before for
less than $3.50; we will fill orders for
these at
$3.50.
UMBRELLAS.
S2.5O.
S1.0o SASH RIBBONS FOR IS
CENTS.

One lot ofbeautiful all Silk Sash Rib
bons, inches wide, fat Satin edge on
each side, and never before less than
sl.OO yard; black, white and eolors,
Including the lovely shade Of chand-
ronl; will ill your orders for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-18
SENATE EXPENSES.
Mr.. Ingalls, Thinks There are Ma ny SUI
perfluous Clerks.

An amendment offered by Mr.. Mitchell to
the legislative, executive and judicial APP
preparation bill to increase the salary of twenty
six committee clerks from 81, 500 to 81, 800 gave
rise to long discussion in the Senate this
afternoon.
Mr.. ingalls, stated that the whole committee
and clerical force OF the Senate required ad-
justment There we're at least twenty standing
committees Of the Senate that were absolutely
superfuous and unnecessary. 1t had been
difficult to find names aud to invent functions
for them. They had been originated and estab-
lished merely for the purpose of assigning some
Senator to a Craftsmanship and giving him a
room, clerk and messenger. To pay the
clerk OF committee, which had nothing to do
u, 500 year, was TO make him practically q
private secretary to the chairman with no
other duties or funct ions. In his Judgment,
the Senate committees should be largely re-
duced: and the committee clerks ought to do
committee work and nothing else
The amendment was agreed to-yeas, 28;
nays, Is.
A like amendment to pay clerks to Senators
Sl,s00 year instead OF $500 as recon-
mended by the committee on appropriations.
and OF &c per day as provided
in the bill was offered by Mr. Mitchell,
and was the text for q renewal of the
discussion; Mr.. Hale expressed his opinion that
some day or other great public censure wonld
be visited on the Senate in connection with its
expenses.