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The Portland daily press., 1891-01-10
THE PORTLAND COMPANY BILL.
Text Of the Document Introduced
by Mr.. Boutei e.

WASHINGTON, January 9.-The bill passed
last session to satisfy the claim of the Port
land Company for work done on the war
ships built during the Rebellion, was vetoed
By the President on account of certain de.
tails of the bill. This session new bill has
been introduced in both House and Senate
and has been favOrably reported from COM
mittees in both Houses. The bill is as fol-
lows:
BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PORTLAND
COMPANY.
Be it enacted by the senate and House of Repre-
SentativeS of the United States of America in
G ngress assembled, that jurisdiction IS hereby
conferred upon the Court of Claims to insu re in
to and determine how much the steam machinery
built for the United States double-enders Agawaln
and Pontoosuc by the Portland Company, nnder
its contract with the Navy Department, neces-
Sariy cost theISaid contractor over and.above the
contract price and allowances for extra work and
to enter Judgment in favor of said Portland Com
pany + the same: provided, that the Judgment
shall not exceed the sum allowed by The board
convened in pursuance of a resolution of the Sem
ate of the United States dated March 9th, 1865,
OF OF which Thomas o: Selfridge was the president
the said allowance lbeing set forth in Senate ex-
ecntive document, No. 18. 39h Congress, first
session: aud provided further, that the Court of
Claims, befure entering such Judgment shall be
satisfied from the evidence either that the claim
a t entered INTO said contract under misappre
hension as tothe weight of the engines aud boilers
officers OF The government, or that the compensa-
tion in the contract was fixed by the government
alone and the claim mt accepted the contract at
the solicitation of officers of the government by
reason OF s atements that a refusal to dp so would
place It In the category of those not entitled to the
patronage of the COVER ment thereafter and that
In case of failure to accept the Navy Department
would be recommended to take possession of the
sho OF the claimant and have them operated ex-
elusive for government wnk: and provided fur
ther, that the court sh4 all nor render Judgment for
any part of such cosr as might have been avoided
0y the exercise OF ordinary prudence and dill
gence on the part of the contractor.
Sec. 2. That at the hearing or on the trial of
any suit so commenced either party, plaintiff or
defendant, shall hav the right to use bef re the
court any testimony or documents which may be
relevant and competent upon the issue joined be-
tween the pnties; and that the proceedings
trial, decision, and Judgment of the said court
sha be had IN the same mann-r as in all other
cases before the said Court of Claims. and have
the same effect; and that either party , ainfff or
defen' ant may appeal from the decision or judg
ment OF The said Court of Claims to the Supreme
Court OF the United States in the same manner as
now provided for in other cases.
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YORK COUNTY.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
a Much Wanted NAN.

SToNEHAAf, Mass, January o-Georgs
Leonard Is much wanted in Stoneham, from
which town he disappeared january 1st. he
boarded with II L. Mellett, jaweler. New
Years morning Mellett entrusted TO Lson-
lewelry, worth about $500, TO sell. Since
tnen Leonard has heen missing, taking with
him. besides Mellett's property, a watch,
ring and sum OF money belonging TO thu
Young lady TO whom he was engaged, ana
lars society. He left several small hills nn-
paid. Leonard was traced as lar "a Naov
Forbes.
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PoRTLANDERs IN DANCER.
Redskins Preparing to Descend on
Sioux Falls.

DENVER, Col, January "a special from
Sioux Falls says; The Indians fare dancing
in this vicinity aud are becoming more
threatening They are evidently getting
ready to go on the warpath. The people at
Blackfoot are becoming seriously alarmed
over the situation. At o'clock all the Idaho
militia are under arms ready to march at a
minutes notice. A private dispatch says
$50 Indians are dancing six miles north Of
pocatalIo
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Charged Win a serious offense.

MEADvILLE, Pa. January 9.-Delameter
& Co., QDcludIng George w. Delameter. late
Republican candidate for governor) bankers,
who assigned recently, were this afternoon
summoned before the aldermen charged with
embezzlement. The complaint was made by
the outgoing board of county commissioners.
whn charge the firm with embezzlemtnt OF
upwards of $4,000 Of the county fund, hav-
ing received deposits of the county treasurer
while knowing themselves insolvent. and
converting the same to their own use. Each
of the defendants gave bonds in the sum OF
$4,000 for their appearance at the February
term of court.
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Lnhn Is Still a Rrulser.

livan arrived here yesterday from Chicago.
He was in very bad bumor, and shortly after
he reached the Plankinton House a reporter
approached him for an interview The
pugilst was in company with a lady at the
time, and, declaring himself lnsulted at what
man in seeking an interview at such time.
he reached forth aud smote the reporter
violently on the nose, knocking him sense
less on the ground. 1t was some tine before
he became conscious.
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Mrs. Reckman ExamIn d.

PORTSMOUTH, January 9-The prelimina-
ry hearing in the Beckman murder case at
Seabrook. N. H., began before Coroner Rider
testified that he reached the BPckman house
before Mr. Beckman died. Mrs Beckman
said, 81 had knife in my hand ard he
pitched forward on me-"
Mrs. Clara Beckman, sister of the muir
dered man, testified that year ago in a dis
pute his wife grabbed knife and cut him on
the neck, and to hearing his wife say on the
fatal day, "You old fool come up here and
III murder you"
Mrs. Beckman was arraigned before Judge
Batchelder at the Jail this morning charged
with wilful murder. She pleaded not guiltv
and the case was continued until 10 80 O'clock
Saturday morning, January II.
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OBITUARY..
Col. Daniel Deonett.

Col. Daniel bennett, for more than twenty
years agricultural editor Of the New Orleans
Pieayune, died at Brook Haven, Miss, Men.
day night. Col. bennett was brother Of
VIM. S. bennett, Esq Of Bangor, aud had
sisters living In Corinth and Dover. He
before the war. Mr.. bennett left two
daughters and q sou, and was 72 years Of
age. His career was about as varied as falls
70 the lot OF most men. He was In many
kinds OF business and In many States
throughout the southwest. When the war
0roke out he was making money very fast,
but the Rebellion proved financially disas-
trOus to him, as to many other Southern gen.
tlenlen
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In,er-cIub Tournament.

There was meeting Of the various clubs
OF this city at the rooms Of the Young mems
Republican Club last evening TO arrange for
an inter-club tournament. Those represent.
ed by their committees were the Young
Mems Republican, Falmouth, Portland.
Wheel and Young Mems Democratic clubs.
After some preliminary talk It was voted ex-
pedlent to have such tournament, and COM
mittees were appointed to draft rules and ar
range schedule. 1t is expected the first
game Of the tournament will take place az
early as the first of week after next, and
some exciting and interesting games, Of
whist, pool and billiards are sure TO result.
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Window Talks of Canadian consuIs.

WASHINGTON, January 9.-The joint ex-
animation recently made by the State and
Treasury Departments into the methods of
keeping the accounts of the United States
cOnsulates in Canada in connection with Ca
madam export and transient trade to this
country, has been eXteUde by the Treasury
Department to the system of Introducing
merchandise from Canada into the United
States In sealed cars without customs in
snection at the frontiers. Secretary Win
d N said The conclusion reached by me is
Lnat the system as now regulated and prsc-
tced cannot be reconciled with the revenue
interests of the government This conclu-
sion is supported by facts collected by the
agents Of the department, showing in a num-
Der of specific cases that merchandise i'm
ported in sealed cars has never reached its
destination. Under the existing law and
regulations the United States consular Off
GERS in Canada are authorized to seal cars
containing merchandise destined for the
United States. On It's arrival at frontier
point the car containing such merchandise Is
exempted from examination If the seals are
found intact, and the car proceeds to its des-
tination. The investigation discloses the
fact that this system Is subject to grave
abuse. The security of the revenue is Sc
riously imperilled. l am dissatisfied with
the existing condition of this branch of the
business of the Treasury Department and
am apprehpnsive that the receivers have
greatly suffered. 1t Is my purpose to speedi.
ly Introduce TaOlcal cuangeS and improve
ments into its administration.
To Amend Navigation Laws.
WASHINGTON. January 9-Senator Frye
TODAY introduced a bill to amend the Revised
Statutes so it may be lawful for all citizens
of the United States engaged in foreign
trade, residing blOad, to own vessels built
in the United States aud to have them regis
tered as vessels OF the United States, and
that 1t may also be lawful for citizens of for
eign countries connected in business with
citizens of this country owning vessels in
foreign trade to own In each such vessels moi
exceeding quarter snare. In all cases OF
the United States must be devolyed on the
home owner. Senator Frye introduced an
other bill to amend the bill relating to bonds
for marine documents to provide that no
bond shall be required as the basis for The
issue OF such document to any vessel owned
| In the United States. The conditions to be
observed as heretofore, under a penalty OF
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Me rcantlIa Difficulties.

BOSTON, January 9.-The creditors of j.
Tyler Hicks d Co., caterers, have appointed
committee to investigate the firms affairs.
The liabilities are SIG 827 assets light
Joseph Hyams, cigar manufacturer, is
embarrassed. Liabilities unknown.
Henry II. Fernald, builder, offers his cred
itors per cent He owes about S77,550, Of
which $4,000 is secured.
MONTREAL, January 81. NJ. Conroy,
clothief, has assigned. Liabilities $45,-
600.
I. F. Moore & Co, coal merchants of Mon
treal, have assigned. Liabilities $4,000.
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Harvester Trust Broken.

BosToN, January "a despatch from
Chicago says that William Deering & Co., of
Chicago, have withdrawn from the big syn
dicate of harvesting machine manufacturers
recently organized under the name of the
American Harvester Company with a capital
Of S35,OO,0OO. Mccormick q Co. were the
other principal members OF the trust and the
dissolution is due to disagreement between
them and the Deerlngs.
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Mr.. Blaine Suits Salisbury.

LONDON, January 9.-Lord Salisbury is
said TO be satisfied with Mr.. Blaine's latest
utterance on the Behring Sea question.
which is regarded as a substantial agreement
to submit the whole issue to arbitration. The
speech Of Sir Edward Clarke, who Is known
to have represented the views Of the govern
ment, leaves no doubt In the public mind
that the further seizure Of British vessels
would have been met by hostilities.
Hamburg dispatches state that several
merchants of that city are preparing to ht
out sealers to begin cruising In Benring Sta
early in May, and that a promise has been
given from Berlin that two OF the best YES
sells In the German navy will cruise In the
North Pacific during the seal season.
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Dancing In Canada.

WINNIPEG, Man, January 9-The sheriff
of Bettlneau, N D., t-legraphed the COM
mander Of a detachment OF mounted police
in Manitoba, that the Indians on Turtle
Mountain reservation on the Canadian side
OF the line had begun war dances, and will
have to be looked after Immediately If the
lives and property CT settlers in the adjOin-
ing districts of North Dakota are to be- pro-
tected. He calls upon the Canadian authOri-
of police has been ordered to the reserve,
which is small one. the Indians on 1t be-
Ing American Sioux.
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Masons VIII Re Skinned

CHICAGO, January 9.-On Sunday next,
at the Emergency hospital here, seveDty-five
or one hundred members of the Masonic fra
ternity will permit skin to be cut from their
bodies for grating upon the body of John
Oscar Dickers0n, fellow Mason, whose re-
covery from an operation from the removal
of cancerous growth depends upon this
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PoCATELLo, Idaho, January 9-Reports
of serious trouble or fea-s of an outbreak
among the Indians on the Fort Hall reserva
tlon surrounding this place are utterly with.
cut foundation. A visit to the Blackfeet on
the edge of the reservation and at the agency
itself falls to reveal any just cause Of ap-
prehension. While the Indians have been
dancing, these demonstrations partake of
the same character as those held every year
at this time.
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Financial wracker Released.

Pfeiter, formerly president of the broken
Bank of America and vice president of the
defunct American Life Insurance Company,
who has been in prison for some weeks past,
charged with conspiracy and em bezzement
'--sad today on Sl2.5Oo bail.
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Failures of a Week.

NEW YORK, January 9.--The failures of
the past seven days reported to Dun & Rus
sells mercantile agency, number for the
United States 375. For the corresponding
week last year there were 334 failures 10 the
fTnitpd StatnS
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Merchants Marine RAILWAY Co,

yUSHE Annual Meeting of the Sto, kholders ofthe
II Merchants rine Railway Company, will
be held at their office. coIn-r Commercial and
Moulton streets, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of
January. 1891, at 9.3u O'clock a. M, for the cleo
tion Of fficers and the Transaction Of such other
bus ness as may legally come before them
ian6d7t JOHN "a. RUSSELL, Clerk.
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No Fight at PocateIlo.

SALT LAKE CITY. January "a party
OF young bucks made an attempt to besiege
POcatell0 last nigh, but when an armed force
of men appeared the Indians retired to wait
for reinf0rcements. The governor of Idaho
was asked t call out the stOte troops.
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The Crawford House Damaged.

Boston, January 9.-Fire was discovered
in the Crawford house at $50 this morning
Tie guests rushed out as best they could.
A. e. Meek of Denver, Col, was injured by
jumping from a second story window. His
ankle is fractured and possibly he Is inter
nally injured, The main of1ce, where the
fire start d. is a complete wreck. The dam
age is abOut $4,000: insured.
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Nom'nat ons by the President.

WASHINGTON. January 9-The President
today sent to the Senate the nominations of
Jacob w. Palmer. to be collector of customs
at Bangor, Me-; VIM. A. Russell of Massa-
chusetts, Lambert Ire of Illinois, Nathan
lei z. Hill Of Colorado. to be commissioners
to consider the establishment of information
al coin or coins as recommended by the in
ternatlonal American conference, etc, as
provided for in the act making apprnpria-
tion, for the diplomatic aud consular service
for the Drpgpnt fiscal vpar
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK

VIHE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders Of
II the First National Bank, of Portland, will
be held at their Banking rooms, on TUESDAY,
the thirteenth day of January, 1891 at 10 O'Clock
a. m for the choice of Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of any other business
That may legally come befnre them:
JAS. E. WENGREN, Cashier.
Port and Me Dec l2. 1890 decl l3dlm
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Along Distance Senator.

ALBANY, January Q. ~ "The Albany
Times" last night nominated James Gordon
Bennett of "rha New York Herald" for
United States Senator.
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RAILROAD MATTERS
Sold by the Sheriff.

DOVER. N. j., January 9-The sheriff of
Northampton county has sold to Henry
Trumbower Of Philadelphia, the corporate
the Harrisburg and Eastern railroad. This
road is 107 miles in length, extending from a
point near Harrisburg, Penn, northwestery
through Lebanon, Berks, Lehigh and North
amptOn counties to the Delaware river. A
branch road, extending from Strausstown.
Bprks county, to Reading, a distance of 20
miles, is included in the purchase.
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the STATE.
ANDRoscoeeIN COUNTY.

ANDIUoNVUuIN NVUNEHs
A New London bridge firm is making the
suspension bridge for the Lewiston and Au.
burn Horse Railroad Co., for the opening Of
the Island Garden''-its new close-at-band
retreat on the edge Of Lewiston Falls IL
will be 2T6 feet long
YORK COUNTY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins FoRg OF New York
has bequeathed $4,000 to South Berwick
Academy for library building and books.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The carriage shop Of Edward +. Wyman
az East Vassalboro was burned Monday
night Loss about $500, with no insurance.
Augusta really means 10 have a hospital.
The movement has progressed so far that an
executive committee has been appointed To
look TO the plan of the organization aud the
necessary expense.
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MERCHiNTS' NATIONAL BANK.

TFlHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of the
IL Mercha' ts' Nat Bank of Portland, Me-, for
the election of seven directors for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of any other business
that may legally be presenter, will be hel1 at
their banking house, on TUESDAY,, the 18Th
day of January, at 10 O'Clock a. M.
j. K. GILMAN, Cashier.
Portland Me, Dec l2 1890. decl3dlm
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a New Labor PARTY.

ALnANY, n Y, January "a new lahor
body has been nrganized In this state In op-
States Trades Assembly. Its certificate OF
Incorporation was filed today. 1t is called
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600 in each case Another bill was intro
SUced by Mr.. Frye to regulate the rights and
nriviIeees of pleasure vessels and yachts of
foreign build and ownership. 1t provides
that such vessels remaining In THIS country
to dntIes at the rate Of $40 per gross ton if
navjpated here, and tonnage tax OF Sl per
ton III avery port at which they arrive.
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Cumberlnnd National Bamk.

gTHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
IL Cumberland National Bank. of Portland
will be held at their banking room on TUESDAY,
the thirteenth day of January 1891, atten o'clock
a. M, for the choice uf directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them.
W. ii. SUULE. Cashier.
Portland, Dec. IL. 1890.
dim
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fHNO LET-Front room, with clothes press, on
Il first floor furnished or unfurnished, alsn
good chamber; will 1T Them cheap to right par
ties; also board ii desired. CHAPEL STREET,
first house from Congress. left hand bell 81
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Say the Story Is Wild.

NEW York, January 9.-Rumors continue
current to the effect that Jay Gould has
bought large block of Atchison stock from
Barring Brothers, giving him control, and
leading to the consolidation of the ,Atchison
and the Missouri Pacific roads, which will
said today that the story was wild. The
control of the stock would require the pur-
chase of over 1000 shares, as the stock was
divided among 1900 holders 1t would be- al
most impossible for one man to obtain abso-
Lutte control.
Vice President Webb says the New York
Centralls parallel line to Rome, Watertown
& Ogdensburg will be built. 1t will be
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Senator Vest In Again,

JEFFERSON, No., January 9.-Senator
Vest was renominated at the Democratic
caucus last night and will be elected beyond
a doubt.
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splnners eou,d for Newark.

BIDDEFoRD, January 9.-Agents for the
Clark thread mills at Newark have been In
Biddeford for several days trying to engage
mule spinners. The agents agree to give
mule spinntrs SIG week and expenses out,
aud t. furnish them with return tickets if
they don't like after they get there. James
well, Geo. O'Dea and VIM. Bushey have
gone there. The agent hoDes to secure five
more spinners.
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vENO LET AND FOR SALE To let: a good
Il tenement of rooms. with store room For
sale: six houses near Union Station, two with
street.. I'll
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THE EaTH Err.
Fair.

Following Is tho forecast OF the weather for
Maine: Slightly warmer, fair; southwest
erly winds
Local Wsatner Report,
PORTLAND, Me-, January 0, 1891.
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A Mu,Inous American crew.I

LIVERPOOL, January 9.-The American
ship ludlAna. Captain Colley, which sailed
January 7th from Barrow for New York, Ia,
put into Holyhead, the crew having mutt
MED and fought among themselves. Several
men were severely wounded with knives
The police were sent for. Inc mutineerS
will be taken into custody. The United
States Consul has been notified
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VTTANTED-All persons in want of trunks or
w bags TO call at f. d. REYNOLDS, 500 and
558 Congress street, corner of Oak; as we manu-
facture our goods and can therefore give you hot
tom prices; trunks repaired; open evenings till 8.
al
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Portland & Ogdvnsburg Railway.

TNHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
II Portland & o. densburg Railway will be held
at the Office of the Maine Central II. Co., 81.
TUESDsY. the 2,,tH day of January current al
10 O'Clock in the forenoon TO choose directors for
the ensuing year, and 10 transact any Other
business that may legally C, me before said meet
ing JOHN w. DANA, Clerk, pro TEN.
POrfIan6 I,nuarv l. ian7dDW
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HEEHUEs.hAr GOsla.

"A them this morning at AMOS WINSLOW &
co IS at 8 cents per pound and turkeys az 20
cents per pound. No. Milk st. Market. 81
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ANNuAL MEETINGS.
cAsco NATIONAL BANK.

HNHK annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Casco National Bank of Portland. will be
held at he Office 1T said bank on Tuesday, the
18th day nf January, lS9l, aJ 10 O'Clock M,
for The purpose of eecting seven Directors for the
ensuing year, and the transaction o. any Other
business which may legally come before that
mesting MARSHALL II. GODING,
ian6dId Cashier.
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Medals for the Baltimore.

WASHINGTON. January 9-Iu recognition
OF the services rendered 5y the captain and
body of the late Captain John Ericsson to
Sweden last year, the King of that country
desires to present to them 354 medals, to be
distributed as follows: One of gold for the
commanding officer; thirty-Dne of silver, one
for each of the subordinate officers, and 800
of bronze, one for each of the crew.
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prlvate BIZ oay in tho House.

WASHINGTON, January e.-ln dlentaS the House :
memorial from the Bath Board Of Trade,
earnestly asking for the passage Of the ship.
ping bill. ,,..oo 80 .ho
whole on the private calendar. The first
bill on the calendar was one referring .Sa to the
hank of Louisiana growing out of the seiz.
nre and covering into the United States
treasury Of certain moneys OF the bank by
Gen. B. F. Butler. The amount involved is
S2I5OOO. The measure gave rise TO a long
discussion. 1t was advocated by Blanchard
and Boatner of Louisiana and opposed by
Thomas of Wisconsin, and Gen. Grosvenor
of Ohio.
After further debate Mr.. Thomas moved
to strike out the enactlng clause, out the
motion was lost.
The hour of five having arrived the bill
went over, the COMMITTEES rose and the House
took recess until eight
AT the evening session the House passed
sixty private pension bills, including one
granting pension of $50 month to the
WteOW of Gen. Dnryee.
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WANTED = The pupllc to know that j. G.
w CURRIER, bell hanger, has removed to 1877
Clark street; speaking tubes and bells of every
description put into hotels private houses and
steamboats, at short motto; al work warranted;
orders by mail attended to. 81