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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. same revenue, and enable subscribers to pay their postage exactiy, which they cannot do at the preseny rates. The California delegation, Senator Nesmith and Representative Colfax, of the Post Office Committoe, were before the Committee of Ways and Means yesterday, in regard to the overland mail to California, which had been omitted in the appropriation bills. The committee de. cided to report an appropriation for it, THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. FIRST SKSSION, Debate on the Treasury Note Bill in the Senate. Important Amendments of ‘the Finance Committee. The Specie Paying Interes Clause Restored. Senate. Wasmvarox, Feb. 12, 1862. RMANCIPATION OF SLAVES, Mr. Kiva, (rep.) of N. ¥., presented a potition for the entire confiscation of the property of the rebels and the emancipation of the slaves. ALTERATION OF THE PILOT LAWS. Mr. King also presented a memorial from the mer- chants and underwriters of New York against any alteration of the laws in regard to pi ots and pilotage. HOMEOPATHY IN THE ARMY. Anumber of petitions wore presented in favor of the employment of homeopathic surgeons in the army. NO MORE RUM FOR THE RED MEN, Mr. Winxrxsox, (rep.) of Minn., reported a bill from the Committee on Indian Affairs in relation to sales to the Indians. % The bill forbids the sale of spirituous liquorser any ‘Speech of IWWir. Fessenden on the Legal Tender Clause, &e., &., &e. Wasuincron, Feb. 12, 1862. THE TREASURY NOTE BILL IN THE SENATE. ‘The Senate was in session until nearly eight o'clock this » @voning upon the Treasury Note bill, It was intended to ‘Push it through at once,and it would have been done, except that when a vote came to be taken no quorum was found present. It will be passed to-morrow. Mr. Feasonden, Chairman of the Finance Committee, iy ‘ Bis speech verificd tho statement made in this correspon_ dence a few days ago, that he had not made up his mind ‘upon the subject, and was not hostile to the measure. by fine and imprisonment. ‘The bill was passed. RRORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY DRT. ; Mr. Grnma, (rep.) of Iowa, from the Naval Committee, reported a bill to reorganize tho Navy Department of the United States. PASSAGE OF THE FORTIFICATION BILL. Mr. Feesenpex, (rep.) of Me., moved to take up the Fortification bill. Mr. Garris sent to the Cierk to road the despatches from Commodore Foote and others im relation to the expedition of the gunboat Conestega, &c.; also the do- spatches in regard to the success of the Burnside expe- dition. ‘Mr. Griwes said these despatches might help the Sona- tor’s argument in favor of the Fortitication bill. ‘The question being on Mr. Sherman's amendment as a substitute for the bill, it disagreed to by yeas 9, nays 38. ‘ir. Hate, (rep.) of N. H., said that he was opposed to the bill. It appropriated nearly seven millions of doi!ars for something that had nothing to do with the present war, when we necd ali the money we can beg or borrow, and he had almost said steal, ‘The bill was passed by yeas 28, nays 11. A NATIONAL FOUN RY. Mr. Witsox, (rep.) of Muss., introduced a bill for the establishment of a national foundry and furnace. APPOINTMENT OF JAIL. WARDEN, Mr. Wiisoy also introduced a bill for the appointment of a warden at the jail in the District of Columbia. Mr. Witson said be wished to make a bricf statement. Somo days ago the Secretary of State had issued an or- der, the object of which was to c'car tho jail of all per- sons held there under the charge of being fugitive slavos, That order was received at that jail, and, of course, with a dispesition to evade it, because it was well known thas the jail was under the control of the Marshal of the District, and under the superintendency of a negro thief namad Wise. In evading this order of the Secretary of State a person in the jail owned by a man named Chapman, of Charles county, Maryland, who was a s0- cessicnist, had been taken out and let down from tho jail nearly fifty feet; but ho fell and was taken by tha guards of the jail,and a loaded revolver was placed at hia breast. He told them to shoot, as he would rather die than go back to his master. He was put ina dun- geen, then his hands wore tied around a barrel,and he wos flogged, as they call it, and yesterday morning, at five o'clock, he was taken to the slave pen at Baltimore. He (Mr. Wilson) wanted it understood by the country and the people that these crimes against humanity wore committed by this negro th; control that jail, and that by our votes we are responsi- ble for their acts before tho nation and before God. He (Mr. Wilson) wanted to wash his hands and denounce these crimes and take this jailfrom the care of Mar-hal Lamon and his negro catching creatures and put it in the bands of a warden, Mr. Harz said that he also wanted to wash his hands and denounce these crimes, and take this jail from the care of Marsha! Lamon and hia negro catching creatures and put it in the hands of a warden. He (Mr. Hale) wanted the biame to rest where it belonged. The Senate had by A unanimous vote passed a resolution stating that Mar. shal Lamon had committed contempt against the Senate and had sont the resolution on the subject to tho Presi- dent. If Marshal Lamon is now tn charge of the jail the responsibility rests with the President. ‘The bill was referred. DESATE ON THR TREASURY NOTE BILL. The Treasury Note bill was taken up. Mr. FesExpEy referred to the speech of Mr. Sherman, whore he said that not only the army was delayed, but Congress had also wasted time. He (Mr. Fessenden) contended that Congress was not at all to blame. Th, Senate could not consider this important bill because ig had to come from the House. The House Committce on Ways and Means had done as well if not better than any other committee, Tho Sccretary of the Treasury pro- posed very important measures, including the issue of Treasury notes, taxation and aznational bank. These were very important measures and had to bo considered carefully, They had received thorough and long atten, tion in the other House, and he (Sr. Fessendon) thought the time had been well spent. ‘Ihe moasure, forcing on the country millions of dollars of unredeemablo paper was something never done before, and sich a measuro required much attention, It was admitted by all that & moasure was adopted with great relucte Mr. Fessenden then explained ths features of the House Dill and tho amendments of the Finance Committee. The committee had deemed it necessary that the go- vernment should pay tho interest on the notes in coin, as catculated “to sustain the credit of the government and give confidence to its creditors. ‘The committee thought that if the legal tonder clause Was adopted the country should know that such was not to be the pormanent policy. Sich @ policy would be ruinous, and nobody claimed anything else. !t was only dofeuded as a measure of necessity at the present time. The committee Lad also proviced for a place of deposit in case the notes accumulate in persons’ hands. But, alter all, the great qnesti nm was the question of legal tencer. Is this an absolute necessity? He contended that the public credit was founded on the confidence of the peo- ple in the ability and integrity of the government and the power to pay. He referred to thecondition of the country before the war ax cne of uncxampled prosperity. Evin suppose the rebellion successtul, we yet rotain a large and prosperous country, with greater hom geneousness and singleness of purpose, with the Joss of one ely ment of weakness. He contended that up to this time our pubiic credit was good and unimpaired He said mich criticism bad been made on duct of the war. That conduct was not altogether ory to him, yet he thought we had done as weil d better‘than any other cocntry could under like eir- | jected to the leval tender—first, it integrity and ability nfession of bankruptey pal morality; again, it inflicts a stain on honor, and will inflate currency , with all the consequences of depression, and be an example of bad faith on the part of the government. ‘The credit and faith of the government can be preserved best by taxa. tion, strong and vigorous, and by economizivg in great sources waste and loss, Still, if there was a real neces- sity for this measure, he might be induced to vote for it. Mr. Coutamer, (rep.) of Vt., said the proposition was now to issue’ Treasury notes and make them gegal t , or payable for everything, ‘Treasury notes have been issucd before, but have always ben receivable, at the option of the person, in the payment of public debts. We never before attempted to make them payable by coercion and re- ceivable by force. But the bill goes still further, and propesestomake them legal payment for all private debie, with which Congress has nothing todo. But what was the meaning of tender? We only compel those to tike them who have debts to be paid. We cannot make them a tender for property. He may doas he pleases, and they call this equality. We simply say we engage all you who owe debts to take this paper, depreciate it as niuch as you can, to cheat creditors with. This tempo. rizing policy would destroy ail credit, public and pri- vate. He referred to and read from ‘Story , on the Consti- tution,” in regard to paper money, and from accounts of the state of things before the adoption of the constitution. Disguise this measure as we will, it is simply to enable a man who owes debts to pay them at par with depreci- ated paper. ‘This was really impairing the obligation of all contracts. Such paper put out, and made payable by coercion, depreciates, and always has in every country: and never in the history of the world was such paid, aud never will be. He referred to tho provision of the con- stitution, that no new State shall emit bills of eredit read from the debates in convention on tl subject, and contended that the framers of the constitution jotended expressly to shut out the power of the states to issue any such paper and especially make it legal tender; and they could not re meant that the ere not allowed to debaueh citizeus, but Congress: would be allowed to debauch everybody. He contended that Congress had no power under the constitution to make anything legal tender oxcept coin. This proposi- tion was not half so honorable asa forced loan. Ina forced joan the government takes a man's property and gives him a certificate, which it pays some time, if it is able; but in this case it compels man to take paper at haif value and which would never be paid at all by any. body. It was like a young lawyer's definition of @ ‘prima facie case.”’ It was a case that was good in front but bad in the rear. It is @ practical deception of the people, in which he was not willing to participate, did not believe there was any necessity for this thing. Mr. SHERMAN, (rep.) of Obio, offered an amendment to the amendment of the committee, that the notes author. ized gh ag be received in payment of public dues, jopted. conimitee’s amendment with regard to paym interest in coin was adopted, om etrpehy The amendment, striking out the provision that the noes be excl ‘d for bonds bearing seven per cent in- terest, was adopted. MDiv. Howe, (rep.) of Wis., enoko at some longth in favor of the bill, He contended that we must have money to carry on the government, aud we could not rais cient amonnt of coin by taxation in time suff et the object; consequently the government must issue jething that will for the time take the place of eur reney and coin. ‘The government owes a large amount, aud must pay some way her in coin or something else, It had better pay than not pay ai all, Ho | ae t had tried sueh an ox. periment as this. Hoe (hat the country was | dying for want of a currency, and the currency needs in Hatin. Hecontended that Phgiand preserved her credit Toalize about the | for a long time on paper currency. He urged the neces CONDITION OF SECRETARY STANTON. Secretary Stanton has had a relapse to-day, occasioned ‘dy his effort to attend to business yesterday; but it is expocted that he will be.at his post as usual to-morrow. REJOICINGS OVER THE RECENT VICTORIES, The reception of the news fiom North Caroijina and Tennessee has occasioned great rejvicing here. It is now understood that these movements ave only the beginning of what is to be done, and there is reason to believe that tho rebellion will be effectually disposed of within a very few weeks. AFFAIRS IN THE UNION CAMPS. There is nothing of importance to record from any por- “tion of the Army of the Potomac. ‘tho mud is rapidly drying up, and there is reason t. ect. music very shortly along the whole line. THE PROPOSED LINE OF STEAMERS TO HATTERAS, ROANOKE ISLAND AND FORT ROYAL, ‘Tho following explanation was given to-day by the Se- crotary of War in answer to an inquiry respecting the Southern line of packets:—Tne packets for’ Southern coast communication specified in the order of the War Department of yesterday will be expected to carry troops, munitions of war and military stores to the extent of their capacity, whenever required by the service; also despatch:s and mails. The party being in possession, or having control of the means of transport at the time of Proposal or of contract, is all that will be required, the ~conditions being desigued only to exclude bogus specula- + tors who have no moans of transport, but would bid, ex- ‘Pecting to sell out the contract. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War. “THANES OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT TO FLAG OFFI- CEX FOOTE. ‘The following was sent to Commodore Foote last Sun” day:— Navy Derarwext, Feb. 9, 1862. Fiag Officer A. H. Foor, U.S. N., commanding United States Naval Forces, Cairo. !!, Your despatch announcing the capture of Fort Henry, “By the aquadron which you commanded, has given the highest gratification to the Mresident, to Congress and the countr, it was received and read in both houses of Congress in open ses-ion. The country appreciate your gallant deeds, and this depa:tment desires to con- vey to youand your brave associates its profound thanks for the vervice you have GIDEON WELLES, Socretary of the Navy. “THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL, The Committee of Ways and Means of the House ha: rocommended that tho House shall disagree to the Senate amendments to the Civil Appropriation bill making an appropriation for investigations to text the practicability ~f preparing flax as a substitute for cotton, and those for «the payment of the bills for papering, painting and far- mishing the White House, and also the one authorizing the <@ecretary of the Treasury to scll the property of the United States in Burlington, Iowa, upon which is the United States Marine Hospital, or to retain the title and discharge all officers and sorvants of the government con- ected therewith, and to close the hospital. he com- ‘mittee recommended an agreement with the amendments restricting the appropriation from being used to pay any sum due on existing contracts for engraving or printing bonds or notes, and ulso the appropriation of ‘six thousand dollars for the support, care, and modical ‘treatment of forty transient paupers, medical and surgi- cal patients, in some proper medical institution in the city of Washington, to be selected by the Commissioner of Public Buildings. THE ARMY. ‘The report that General Smith has withdrawn from his command on account of haying been neglected by the ‘Senate is without foundation. The Military Committee of ‘that body has, it is understood, unanimously reported in favor of his confirmation, but defluitive action has not yot been tuken. THE NAVY. The following appointments havo been made in the Navy Popartment:—Joseph C. Walsh, Acting Lioutenant: id ordered to report at New York for the command of Abe gunboat Fort Henry; James F. Anderson, Acting Master, ordered to report at Boston; Acting Master C. ‘W. Zimmerman has been detached from the Savannah and ordered to the Westfield. The following officers are detailed to the Aristook, now Preparing at Peston:—Licutenant Commanding John C ‘Beaumont, Licutenant,T. 8. Spenser, Acting Masters % Moros and K. Hoyt, Mastor's Mates John C. Suljivan, C. . Palmer ond &. Colvert. THE AYPOINTMENTS FROM PENNSYLVANIA. The enormous ‘ist of appointments from Vennsylvania | ‘has attracted much attention. It is so entirely dispro, portionate to that from ali the ether States that the Senate Military Committee,to whom the nominations were roferred, haye withheld any report vpona ina jority of them. It appears that in all these Penn’ sylvania eppointments Governor Curtin’s friends have been entirely ignored. Considerable trouble is antici pated. The whole batch will not improbably be thrown overboard. THE TENNSYLVANIA TROOPS. Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, is to be hero to- morrow, toattend to the interests of the Pennsylvania troops. REVIEW OF THE ARTILLERY RESERVE, Gonoral Larry, Chivf of Artillery, has ordered a review of the artillery reserve on this sido of the river on Mon- day next. OMIT, APPOINTMENTS. ‘Warron Wasson, of Nevada, bas been appointed Marshal of Nevade Territory, and Thomas B. Wallace, of Missouri, ‘Marshal of the Western district of Missouri. THE WASHINGPON AND GEORGETOWN RAILROAD. The Committes on Military Affairs to-day ordered the ‘Dill for chartering the Washington and Georgetown Horse Railroad as a military road to be reported in the Hous The road is to extend from High street, Georgotown, to the Navy Yards fare five cents. This bill will either harmonize the rival intorests in vhe scheme or demonstrate that no railroad ‘Dill can-be carried through both Houses of Congress. DEATH OF DR. BELL. Dr. Luther V. Bell, surgeon of Hooker’s brigade, died Mast night. He was for many years Superintendent of the McLean Hospital for the Insane, at Somerville, Mass. , and hae been a candi: for Governor in that Stat GONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT'S SON. ‘Tho little gon of the President, whose illness has east © gloam.over the Presidential household, is reported out rt dangor. TIM? POSTAGE ON PRINTED MATTER. Representative Colfax presented to-day five petitions «from publishors, of New York and Philadelphia, recom. smending amendments to the bill simplifying the postage von printed matter, authorizing mewsdealers to sond whow bills, relating to newspapers, &c., at newspaper postage, continuing their right to receive packages <of papers, and pay postage thereon separately, and al. dowing matter not now mailable, dangerous packages excopted, to bo sent by mail at bovk rates, They do not recommend any change in the proposition to consolidate the prosent rates of three and a quarter cents | and six and half cents inlo a uniform rate of five conts per quarter on weeklies, The effect of this consolidation would not be to increase the newspaper post in the aggregite, but to ed that any oth kind to the Indians at any prico, and punishes the Offence 4 sity of this currency because the country needs it and bocause it is safer, Mr. Fessm xray moved an amendment to the amendment relative to deposits that are withdrawn with only ten days’ notice. Adopted. Mr. Simemay objected to the amendment providing for deposit, as it would tend to prevent exchange into bouds, and also make all sub-treasuries of the United States, and do great harm. Mr. King, (rep.) of N. ¥,, thought it would be giving banks too mich advantage. He moved to reduce the per centage to one per cent. Rejected. ‘The amendment providing for a deposit at flvo per cent- was rejected. ‘The amendment setting apart the proceeds of the pub- lic lands and confiseated property and duties on imported goods as a special fund for tho payment of the iuterest of the debt in bonds and notes of the United States, and for a sinking fund, was adopted. Several cther verbal amendments of the committee were adopted, ‘Mr. FessuNDaN moved to amend the first section, 60 a8 tomake the bonds for which the notes are funded re- deemabio at pleasure in five years instead of twenty, and payable in twenty years. Mr. SuxuMay opposed the amendment as tending to de- preciate the character of the bonds. Mir. Fessxpey said the amendment was to proveat Pay ing too high interest for a long number of years. Mr. CuanpieR, (rep.) of Mich., said there was no time since the Ist of November that tho war could not be closed in sixty days. Only one obstacle stood in the way for four months, which Congress could remove t2-morrow. Ho believed the order “Forward” would be given and the war closed by the first day ot May Adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasurvcrow, Feb.12, 1862, HENRY WIKOFF IN CONTRMET. Mr. Frown, (rep.) of Pa., from the Judiciary Com- mitteé, offered a preamble setting forth that, Henry Wikof having transmitted a portion of the Prosident’s lastannual message for publication in the New York Henaup before it was laid before Congress, and having refused to state before the committee from whom he re- ceived it, therefore, Resolved, That the Sergoant-at-Arms bring the said Henry Wikoff before the bar of the House to auswer for contempt. The resolution was adopted. THE NEWS OF THE RECENT VICTORIES, Mr. Sepewick, (rep.) of N. Y., obtained unanimous consent to read the despatch from Lieutenant Command. ing Phillips toFlag OMicer Foote concorning the latter's entirely successful expedition to Florence, &c., and also intelligence from Roanoke Island, is exactly tho same news ax was telegraphod to er the country by the agouts of the .Associat ed Much joy was manifested all over the hall, and there was suppressed applause. THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION IL. PASSED. The House then acted on the Senate's amendments to he Civil and Miscellaneous Appropriation bill. The Comittee on Ways and Means had recommended disagreement to the Senate's amendment appropriating $6,800 for painting and papering the White House. Debate ensued, during which it was aid that this amount exeeed- ed the sum heretoforo appropriated for rolitting, ke. BLLOGG, (rep.) Of IIl., eid that the discussion was in tho character of a mutual admiration society. To-day the Secrotary of the Treasury had been both soundly abused end beautifully admired. Gentlemen bad been anxious to sound his praise, and had become competitors for the championship to extol his fame, and yet others yoted to tab him by their votes in refusing to provide for settling the accounts for the Treasury notos already printed. Gentlemen now seom to be anxious to be lead- ersof the administration and champions of the Presi- dent's fame, and yet they ciuse scurrilous paragraphs to be read and then vote to stab the President. God grant that he (Mr. Kellogg) might never have such friends, Mr. Our, (rop.) of N. ¥., expressed his regrot to sec Congress wrangling over small mattors for hours that would employ a District School Committee only thirty minutes. It was entirely discreditable to the govern- mont as well as to Congress. Ho was surprised that the Committee on Ways and Means did not do what the Senate did—namoly, order the bi'l to be paid and remind the administration that hereafter no such excoss of ap- propriation sali be allowed. 0 Senate's amendment was agreed to. All the other amendments to the bill were acted upon, and the Civil and Miscellaneous Appropriation bill then passed. HESRY WIKOFF AT THE RAR OF THX Hot Some fifteen minutes before the final disposi Dill, the Sergeant-at-arms, who had been previously chargod with the Speaker's warrant for the arrest of Henry Wikoff, for contempt, entered the hall by the dcor fronting the Spoaker, having Mr. Wikoff in custody. ‘This latter gentleman's appearance was known but toa few ia the chamber, and he remaimod unnoticed until the moment when Mr. Hickman, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, upon whose resolution the order for the arrest had been issued, intimated tothe Speaker that he was present, under custody. During this interval Mr. Wikoff wi cloge to the docr, on the left as he entered, and almost in frontof theSpoaker, the Serge in’. s remaining close to his prisoner during the time. The latter appeared quite unmoved, and resolved aa to his action throughout the novel scene in which he was to be the principal person- age. His stoicism didnot forsake him at any time gur- ing the subsequent proceedings, and much disappoint- ment was expressed at the tameness of the denouement. It was confidently expected that tho august presence in which he stood—that of tho “Grand Inquest of the Coun- try’’—would have excited him to a desire to make the most of the lucky chance that had brou,ht him face to face with the country, and consequently all eyes were turned upon the accused, while pens and pencils flourished pre- Paratory to stenographing Wikof’s defence bofore Con- ress. " The bill under discussion having been disposed of, Mr. Ilickmay rose and said:—Mr. Speaker—The Sorgeant- at-Arms has executed the order of the House by arrest- ing Henry Wikoff, charged with contempt. The accused is now presont, and I ask that he bo brought before the bar of the House. At asignal from the Speaker the Sorgeant-at-Arms, ac- companied by Mr. Wikoif, advanced down the centre aisle towards the Speaker's des and took a position in front of the ofiictal reporter's desk. The Srxaker then, accosting Mr. Wikow, You have been arrested by order of tho House for contempt in refusing to answer questioi pounsted to you by the Judiciary Committee of the House, and on the report of that committee you have boen arrested, What have you to nay in answer to this allegation? Mr. Wikorr, in @ low but distinct tone, roplied: Nothing else but that I hope not to be considered wanting in respect to the Judiciary Committoe or to the House, the information the committcs demanded I received, such as it was, under an obligation of strict secresy which T feel myself bound to respect. Mr. Wikoif then seated himself on a chair on the right of the Speaker, where he was lost to view for the re- mainder of the proceelings by the excited pages who surrounded him, and who at once commenced putting in their claims for his autograph. A short silence followed the prisonor’s reply, which was broken by Mr. Srevens, (rep.) of Pa., who said:—The gentleman hav ing declined to answer, 1— Mr. Hickmax—I submit tho following preamble and revolution —— Mr. Svevexs—I would like to inquire whether the an- swer is in writing. T think if we are going to make a record of it it should be in writing, by the witness him- selt’, or some other person. Mr. Cox, (opp.) of Ohio, and Mr. Ricuarnsox, (opp.) of Iil., made violent efurts to claim attention, both wish- ing to make a suggestion at this point, but signally failed in the prevailing noise to make their wishes known in the gallery. Mc, SrRVENS repeated his remarks. Mr. Hickmax—The reply is aiready reduced to writing , and the House has kuowledge of the matter, with all the information M ion of the seated on the sofa Mr. Cox—a; I movo to amond the motion; that is, that the furthor consideration of the matter be post- poned to a given time to morrow. Mr. HickMman (amid confusion, ereated principally by Mr. Richardson calling on tho Speaker to listen to a sug- gestion he had to make)—I cali the previous question on the resolution I have of d. The Srraker—Allow me to state the question. The first question before the House is on the motion of the gen- Ueman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Stevens.) that the an- ewer to the interrogatory from the Chair be put in writing. The gentioman from Ohio moves that the mat- ter be postponed till to-morrow. Mr. Cox—Perhaps the witness would like to have it postponed, I do not know his opinion in the matter, but time has always been given in other cases to reduce an answer to writing. Mr. HickwaN—The House is not only in possi the whole matter, but —— The cela satis Canaan ia nothing before the House but the question whether the answer should be in writing. Mr. Hickmax—Allow me to say a word upon that. The answer to that is this, sir, Tho witness has made but a single response, when brought before the bar of the House, that the information which the Jndiciary Committes asked to have from him was ted to him under # pledge of secro«y, and refure, he declines to cominunicate it to the q ‘@ can surely bo no necessity, under , for the House to delay its action for '¥, in order to enable the person in contempt to com- municate that singlo fact in writing. I shall, therefore, be opposed to the motion submitted by my colleague, in. asmuch as there is no necessity for it. T prefer that the House being in full possession of all the facts, should take action at once. This would be the better way to trent the witness himself. Thave no doubt but the Clerk and the reporters at the desk have the answer as given by the witness, and must have it now in writing. It can be read to the witness, and thus ascertained whether it is a true answor to the interrogatory propounded by t Speaker. Mir ‘Sravens—1 ask my colleague the question, 1 do not know whether the repiy has been reduced to writing. I Jearn not; but I would ask bim how can the record bo made inteiligibie hereafter uniess the response is placed in writing te act upon it, Hence I move that it be re- duced to writing. Mr. Hickmax—I ask that the answer of the witness, as it has been reported at the Clork’s Desk, be reported to the witness, and that the inquiry be made of him as to its correctn If it beso, I sliall insist on my motion, and hope that the House will not consent to any delay, as itis not for the interest of the witness that uny delay, should be had. ‘Mr. Stevens—May Task if it is part of the Clerk's duty to take down the answer of the witness in writing! ‘The Sreaxrn—It is not part of his duty. Mr. Srevens—For that reason —. Me. Hickax—I amend the rnotion—that the witnoss be Drought again before the bar of the Hovee, and his answer bo taken down by the reporters at the desk, and handed to the Clerk t read to witness, and that be answer fs to its correetnos:. Tho Sveac® —The question is thet the motion be f menced,that the witwess be brobeht before the bar of Abe House and his answer read to him, Mr. Sravexs—I lave no objection to that; but I geo no ion of NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1862. ; 5 reason for it, Ishall certainly vote against any dolay; but would prefer the other mode of proceeding, so that we uae have the witness’ answer in his own haud- writing. Mr. Hiokman—Unéer the circumstances, there is no ecessity todelay the action of the House. It was not & case of the kind which required time to fashion the answer, If it was, | would bo willing to submit to the motion Of my colesgue. This witness testifies that ho reeeivet inormation of the contents, or of @ portion of the contents, of tho President's annual message prior to its del! to Congress, and that he caused it to be communicated, through the instrumentality of the telegraph, to the New York Hgiaip, and when inquired of as to the source from whence he received that information, he dec! communicate, aud gives for answer that he rece under an obligation of secresy. That is the contempt, ‘Lhe Judiciary Committee believes that no witness is j.s- tilied in withholding the knowledge of so inpo) fact under a pledge of that kind. This is the simple mai ier, and I hope th» House will take instant action upon it, SkvERAL Mug «nws—Agroed, Mr. StsvENs—Ai! 1 want is to have a record of what he said. ‘The SrzaKgx—The resolution modified is, that tho wit- ness be brought to the bar of the House, and the question being reduced to writing, he be asked as to its truthful- ness. Mr. Wikoff was again placed at the bar, the Sergeant-at- Arms standing at his side. ‘The Spzakex—W itneas, listen to the report. answer previously given, haying been reduced to writing at the reporters’ desk, was handed to tho Clerk. The Clerk then proecedod to read the reply, as reported, causing much merriment, however, by a long pause after the first word, “Nothing’’—so long’ that it appeared as if the reporter or the Clerk could get nofurther. The si- lence was at last breken by a meimber oxclaimipng, «Well, he couldn’t say less.’” ‘This sally created a hearty laugh through the House. To the question of the Speaker, whethor the arswer, as. read by the Clerk, was correctly given, the witness merely bowed his head. Mr. Hycxman—tI move the resolution and preamble be sent to the desk. Mr. Cox—Before that is dono— Mr. Cox—I wish to makoa suggestion. Mr. Hickwax—I insist on tho resolution being read, and T call the previous question upon it. Mr. Courax, (rep.) of Ind.,rose to a point of order, which was either understood on the floor or in the oy, x—I do not want to entangle the matter, but I think the Speaker might properly ask the witness whether he had any further auswer to make, or wished further time. Give bim a fair chance, and lot us know what is contempt to the House. Mr. HickMan—I object. 1 insist upon the preamble and resolution ‘Tho resctution was then read as follows:— Vhereas, Henry Wikoff, a witness subpanned to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary in the matier of the investigation by the said committee into tl alle ensorship of the press, and refusin naWwer ceriain ques ions propounded to Idim in his exam tion, upon being brought before the bar of the House Finger to satisfy the House of the propriety of his refu: u a Resolved, That the sald Henry Wikoff, by reason of the pretaises, is in contempt of this House, ‘and that the Ser- feantatA\ cted to hold the sald Wikoif in close custoty untilhe suall purge himself of said contempt, or until discharged by order of the House, Mr. Wick, (Union) of Ky., rose to a quostion of privilege, saying that this man ought to have the privi~ lege of being heard, ‘The Srraxgn said this was not a privileged question. Mr. Wickurrx—Perhaps not; but it is a question of order. Mr. Dive, (rep.) of N. Y.,as@ member of the Judi- ciary Committee, wished to say a few words; but Mr. Hickxan doclined withdrawing his demand for the previous question, under the operation of which the reso- lution was adopted—ayes 82, noes not countod. Mr. Wikoff was soon thereafter conducted from the hall by the Sergeaut-at-Arms. Tlouse adjourne: NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL. Aupayy, Feb. 13, 1862. The Railroad Committee have decided to boar argu, ments, pro and contra, onthe Spring Strect Railroad on next Monday afternoon, at three o’ciock, the day pre- vious to that of the Broadway Railroad, The Assembly Committes on Affairs of Cities bave fixed upon next Wednesday to give the parties interested on the Health bill a hearing. There will be another Health bi!l introduced before that time, providing for the appointment of three commissioners by the Governor, two to be physicians, who, in connection with the Mayors of the two cities, of resident bea'th physicon and the Roard of Polico Com ners, are to form a board of health—they to appoint a superintendent for New York and another for Brooklyn. ‘The bill has the least objec- tionable feature of all that haye been presented. ‘There is universal rejoicing to-night over the pews of the victory at Roanoke Island. The Reported Bombardment at Pickens. Bautimors, Fob, 12, 1862. ‘The reported bombardment at Fort Pickens was a hum- bug, aud was originated by Southern rebels. The Steamship Mauritius Detained. Haurax, Feb, 12, 1862. ‘Tho steamship Mauritius has beon detained till six o’olock to-morrow (Thursday) evening, when she will sail for Liverpool direct. The Navy. ARRIVAL OF THE STORESHIP RELIEF. ‘The United States storerhip Relief, Lieutenant Com- manding B. D. Manton, arrived at this port last evening from Port Royal ia seven days. Nothing of importance had transpired at that place since last advices. The fol- lowing is a list of her officers: — Lieutenant Commanding—B. D. Manton. Acting Master and Executive Ofticor—Win. M. Post. Surgeon—Celso Perucci. Paymaster—Geo, Lawrence. CoastPilot—Thos. G. Grove. Nimto’s.—Mr. E. L. Davenport takes his benefit at this establishment on Friday evening. He will appear in three of bis most popular characters, and will be assisted by his eldest daughter, who will appear before a New York audience for the first time on this occasion. GormcnatK AT BRooKLYN.—This evening Gottschalk gives his first Brooklyn coneert at the Atheneum, The programme is the samo as that of the opening night at Niblo’s, The attendance, judging from the number of seats already taken, will be @ very large and fashionable one. Dinner at ¢ Metropolitan Hotel to Lieutenant Connolly of the Sixty=-ninth Regiment. Licut. Edmund Connolly, of the Sixty-ninth regiment» New York State Militia, who was confined in the South as. a prisoner of war for over six months, and oxchanged about a week ago, was entertained at a grand dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel last evening by the officers of the Sixty-ninth regiment. affair was got up at short notice, but wes nevertheless a very pleasant and social entertainment. About one hundred persons were present, including the invited guests, and the dinner was emb lished by the usual wine and humor. c 2. mong those present were Judye Connolly, Major Bagley, Captain James B. Kirker, Captain Breslin Thomas Clarke, Captain Boyle Mullally, Esq., Win. Joseph Kane, Captain Duty, three brothers of Lieutenant Connolly, Messrs, James and Wm, 1 Lieutevant Colonel Richard ¥ wore expected, but prevented from attending by previous engagements. The dinner was in the usual style of the Ms Lelands, and was done ample justice to by the company. When the substantials had been sufii Major Bactry, in afow remurks appropriate to the oc casion, introduced the toast, giving as the first—*The Tresideat of the United States;’’ which was received with three times three, and responded to in a fitting man- ner by Quartermaster hB. ‘The next toast drunk was, “The g Lieutenant Fdmand Connolly." In response, Lieut. Connoi.y, in a quist, easy and off. hand way, returned thanks for the honor paid him, and treated the company to a highly interesting narrati his captivity. In compliance with hi frain from publishing the many littie incidents he Md, illustrative of the warm sympathy shown to him and his feliow prisoners by the Unionists of the South. He spoke of Colone! Corcoran in the most affectionate and endearing terms, and stated that his only regret in returning to the bosom of his little family was the thought of haying to leave behind him that noble soldier and patriot. One of the incidents he related is worthy of record. On New Year's day, bo said, r Irish shoemaker of Charles. ton calied at th arleston jail with three pairs of boots, & present Colonel Corcoran, Lieutenant Dempsey and himself (Lieut. Connolly).’ The guard denied the poor fellow adinittance, #o he went away, but met Bishop Lynch coming to the prison, to whom ho re. lated his troubles. Bishop Lynch volunteored to take the resent to the prisoners, to the great joy of the shoema- er, who also drew from his pocket $40, requesting tho bishop to give it to Colonol Corcoran, and on no account to allow the latter to refuse. Lieut. Connolly speciied Goneral Huger aud Captain Shiver as having displayed great kindness and generosity towards him. Lieut. Connolly's speech was listened to with great interest, and was repeatedly interrupted by enthusiastic cheering. Colonel Corcoran, the press, the Sixty-ninth regiment, the guests and other toasts were drunk with all the honors and ably responded to by Captain Duffy, Mr. John Mullally, Major Bagley, Judge Connolly and Mr. John Hennessy. The esmpary did not broak up tilla vory late hour. ently demolished, of tho evening— Arrivals and Departures, DEPARTUR Liyenpoor—Steamship Atrica—K L Muir, J McLean Fra- ser. W Thomgon, Ed Quinton, A Marshal nell, W Gordun, B Waters, Nowtoundiand! New York; Miss Katherine Macon, Englan »tonk Hotop, New York; Capt Sulter, Portsmorith, NH; J’Steinberg, New York; Haviland Routh, Montreal; WS, Smock, New York; F Ross, Caitrorns ton, New York; J Beandtey, Montren! sles ’Ann Podger, New York; Albert + W Ht Brown, Eagelhorn, E @ Fastnan and lady, 7 pin, VK Pitcairn, Jos Grune Benize—Brig Pout Srats—! Serenade to the New York Herald. We wer the recipients at eleven o’clock last night of a serenade from the band of the First regiment Excelsior Brigade (General Danie! E. Sickles). The band was re- cently mustered into the service of the United States, under the supervision of Lieut. J. B. Schoonmaker. It is | under the leadership of Samue? Turl, and numbers twenty members. Their instruments were made expressly for them by William Hall & Soas, Broadway, at a cost of $1,200. Thoy will take their departure for the seat of war to-day in the five P. M. train (or Washington. Their | performances consisted of selections from the opora patriotic tunes, and popular selections from the fas able music of the day, and was highly creditable in an artistic poimt of view. ‘Thoy subsequently visited, by in- Vitation of the proprietor, Mr. Knight, the Planters’ Hotel; and also serenaded the Hon. George N. Briggs, in Abingdon square, and B. M. Stillwell, Esq., in gthirty- fourth street. OMecial Drawings or Tiurray, Kady & Co.'s Ken’ Massourts alan Isxtka 2, 1862, y AL, T4, 67, 20. Ke: . 1862. 40, 21, 57, 29, 77, 15, 26. , 67, 76, 24, 75. 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GOODWIN & BROTHER, 209 Water aires Rare Chance for Printer: A practical printer, who has $2,000 in cash or approved s@- ties, can purchase one-half of a flourishing Daly and kly Newspaper and Jov Printing Establishment, in a Jand city, if immediate application is made to JOHN cu Ww at twoo'clock, from the resideuce of bis pareals, cornce of Greenwich aud Chariton streets. Gauvin,—On Tuesday, February 11, Paraiox nam.® native of Castletown Roach, county Cork, Ireland, in 25th year of bis age. His friends and relatives are respectfully invitod to at- tend the funoral, from 8 Oak street. His remains will be taken to St. James’ church this (Thursday) morning, at half-past ten o'clock, where a high mass will be cele- brated for the repose of his soul, and from thence a& baif-past one o'clock to Calvary Cemetery, for interment. Guxgory.—On Tuesday, February 11, Mary Giucory. Her relatives and friends and th: as West Twe ¥) wifernoon, as two o'clock, without n papers please copy, ednesday, February 12, Hevnnera F., daughter of Henry V, and Louisa H. Gahagan, aged S months and § days ‘The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,on Friday afternoon, at two o'clock, from their residence, Third street, near Fifth avenue, Brooklyn. Govtp.—On Tuesday, February 11, Tuomas C. Gounp, in the 44th year of his age. ‘The relatives and friends of the family, and members: of the Thirteenth Ward Republican Association, are speetfuily invited to attend the funeral, from bis late re- sidence, 43 Tompkins street, on Friday afternoon, at hal past twelve o'clock. ‘Heneszy.—On Tuesday, February 11, of apoplexy, Many, wife of Thomas Henesey, in the 73d year of ber age. Tine friends of the family, also of her sons, Edward and David, and of her son in law, James Murray, are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral,from hor late resi deuce, 416 Tenth street, tlits (Thursday) afteraoon, at one o'clock, without further invitation. Albany papers ploase copy. Jounsox.—On Tuesday, February 11, Vicror W. Joms- ‘S0N, youngest.son of the late David Johnson, in the 26th year of his age. ‘ ‘Tho relatives and friends of the family, and the mem- bers of Company K, Twelfth regiment N. Y.S.M., are respectfully invited to attend thefuneral, on Friday after- noon, at three o'clock, from No. 88 West Houston stroet. Loives.—On Tuesday , February 11, Haves A., daughier aud Elizabeth L. Loines, aged 5 years, tives and frie: aro respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock, from the residence of her parents, No. 451 Sixth —At Fairfax Seminary, Va., on Wednesday, ry 12, Major Thowas F. Lyxen (Sixty-third tegi’ ment New York Volunteers), of Brooklyn, aged 34 years and 8 months. : ‘MoGixve='.—On Tuesday, February 11, Jasms MoGor ness, in the 34th year of his age. ‘ ‘The friends of the fi iy. and the members of Com- pany F, Seventieth regiment N. Y.S. M., are respectfully invited to attona the funeral, this (Thuxsday) afternoon, at half past two o'clock, from his late residence, No. 4 Mill ai nith Brooklyn. The remains will be interred im Cemetery, :Licuppy,—On Monday, Pebruary 10, after a.short Joun, son of Michael and Mary McGillycuddy, aged 23 years. His friends and the friends of tho family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, this (Thursday) afternoon, at one o'clock precisely , from his father’s resi- dence, 291 Pearl street. ‘Nicious.—In Brooklya,on Monday evening, February 10, Ronent Nrcuors, in the 721 year of his age. The friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 27 Sands street, Brooklyn, this (Thursday) afternoon, at haif-past tw o'clock. At Folson City, California, Mr, Rens A. Paporascs.. Paxpr:sus, formorly of this city, aged 52 yoara. M N.—On Tussday, February 11, Isauecna, wife of James McCutcheon, aged 37 years. ‘The funeral will take place this (Thursday) aftertioom, at ono o'clock precisely, from her late residence, Thirty- seventh street, botween Fourth and Madison avenues. New G, COOLEY & CO., No, USprace street, Tribune Buildings, New York. The concern is worth twice the price asked. Tit health the cause of taking a partner. References exchanged, Burnside’s Expedition and Commodore Nutt are absorbing the entire attention of the public. The Commodore entertained ut least 6,00) people yesterday, at BARNUM'S MUSEUM. Before Buying a i. 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Mothers.—Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy- rup baa no equal on earth for your suffering child. {t giv immediate rest trom pain, corrects acidity of the stoma regulates the bowels and invigorates the whole system, ‘¥ Gloss-A Chemical Fay’s Spafitcn @. ural oil of the hair, See miscel- compoitnd similar to the lanoous column, Fay’s Spanish Hair Gloss—A Clean, white dnd elegant chemicct preparation for, promoting the owth, luxuriance and beauty of the hatr, For dressing the air, keeping it moist and in place, aud imparting to it a rich silky sottness and highly bewucirul lustrethere is nothing equal toit, 1t is uulikeany of the alcohol and oil preparations. Suld at 35 cents a bottle, by ail the principal retail druzglats, Wholenale Agents, Kitchen, Tyler & Co,, 141 Chambers st.; ‘ery liberal discount to dei ry ers from reliable houses, addressed to C. P. FAY, Che- mist, New York city, will p:ceive attention. Cristadoro’s Hair Dye, Preservative and Wigs.—The beat in the world, wholesale and retail, and the 4) privately applied at No. 6 Astor House, Mira. S. A. Allen’s World's Hair Restorer and World's Hair Dressing excel all other preparations for the hair, Depot, 198 Grecuwich street. Batchelor’s Hair Dyc.—The Best in the World. Harmless, reliable and instantaneous, Sold and ap- plied at BATCHELOR'S Wix factory, 16 Bond street Beautiful Complexion.—Laird’s Bloom of Youth, or Liqnid Peart, for preserving and beautifying the complexion and skin, No. 480 Broadway. Barry's Tricopherous is the Best and cheapest article for dressing, beautifying, curlin, preserving and restoring the hai dies, try all druggists, Trusses.—Marsh & Co.'s Radical Cure Trusses, Shoulder Braces and Dr, Wadsworth's Uterine Ele- Vator—a superior article, No.2 Vesey street, Astor House, opposite the church, Rushton’. Walnut Candy, a New and wholes ufection, at RUSHTON'S new store, corner of Broxdway and Broome strect. Branch, No. 10 Astor House In Jersey y City, on Tuesday, Febru- ary 11, by tho Rev, Wm. P. Corbitt, Jas. W. Haws to S. Mapxuixe Trvrspri, of New York. SFACQUELIN—STICKNEY.—On ag ag February 10, by the Rev. E. H. Chapin, ¢ AcqueLIN to Euata L., daughter of Cha: , Esq., of this city. Died. Arnaven.—In Codar Rapids, lowa, on Monday, Ji 27, of rhoumatism of the heart, Gronur C, Avi tho 34th your of his age. He removed from New York to Towa in 1854, where his sterling qualities endeared him to many friends. Ho loaves a wife and two children. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago papers please copy. Bovenr.—On Monday, Febroary 10, Aunenr, only son of John and Hannah Rachel Bogert, aged 7 yeurs and 2 months. Banxes.—On Tuesday, February 11, after a short itl ness, Gxonck, only son of George W. and Katie Barnes, aged 9 months. The family ere respectfully requested to at funeral, from the residence of his paronts ter county, this (Thursday) morning, at without further invitati Bewverr.—On Wednesday, February 12, Saran, daugh- ter of Robert and Margaret Bennett, aged 7 years and 4 months. The friends are respectfully invited to attend tho funeral, on Friday morning, at ten o'clock, at the Church of the Holy Aposties, corner Ninth avenue and Twenty- eighth street, Brossar.—On Wednesday, February 12, of consumption, Mr. a*. L. A. Baoesat. ‘The relatives and friends of the family, also the mem- bers of Alleghania Lodge 183, 1. 0. of 0. F., are luvited to attend the funeral, on Friday’ afternoon, at two o'clock, from his late residence, 102 Grand street, Williamsbu: Michigan papers please copy. ve Monday, February 10, Jony Coyaxn, in the of his age. nd the in Westches- ven o'clock, ake place this (Thursday) afternoon, at lock, from his late residence, 435 Grand street, The relatives and friends of the jamily are invited to tend withont furthor notice. € —At Irvington, N. J.,on Tuesday, Pebruary 4, Ou W., wife of Austin Cole, and daughter of Eber Cor- nish, Esq., agod 30 years. Devois.—-On Wednesday, Febraary 12, of consumption Puxonr M., wifo of Charles R. Dubois, i the d8th year of er age. Her remaina will be conveyed to Catskill for interment. Catskill and Hudson papers please copy. ‘ex8.—On Tuesday, February 11, Wiitsam H. Eprve, fon of Cathari the late George Edens, aged 13 years, 11 month 18 day The friends and relative he family are respectfully invited to atteud the funoral, this (Thursday) afternoon, atone o'clock, from tho residence of his grandfather, George J. Duryea, 98 Ludiow street, Eacas.—On Wednesday, February 12, Euumy Kacey, red 40 years. The frionds of the family, and of her brother James and sisters Mary and Catherine,ars invited to attend the funeral, this (Thursday) afternoon, at one o'clock, from her late residence, No. 153 Kast Sixteenth street. Founraiy.—On Wednesda but sovere ilinoss, Carnix Lovisn, liam F. and Henrietta Fountain, aged 19 years and 4 months. ‘The relatives and friends of the fami! bers of Mosaic Lodge No, , are re ‘ully invited to attend the funeral, from her late we, 140 Norfolk street, on Friday afternoon, at one o'eiuck. Fux.—On Tuesday, February 11, Micnar, Fux, a native of county Roscommon, parish Kilronane, Ireland, aged 48 years. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. His frionds are requested to attond the finoral, this (Thursday) morning, from his late residence, 12’ Rast Heventh street between avenues A and B, without further notice. His remains will be taken to St. Bridget’s cl At aif-past nin o'clock, where high mass will ‘rated; from thence 10 Calvary Comatery. Fencov.—On Tnesday, Febraary 11, at nine o'clock P. M., Parne Penton, son of Patrick and Mary Anne Fenion, of Tullon, county Carlow, Ireland, aged 12 montos and 6 daye. ‘The relatives and frionds of the family are respectfully {nvited to attend the funeral, this (Thursday) a(ternoon, Also the mem. Raymoxp.—On Tuesday, February 11, Mary Louies daughter of George A. aud Emily E. Raymond, aged 8 months and 22 days. ‘The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock, from 130 East Twenty-first street. Srewart.—Suddenly, on Wednesday, February 12, af No. 661 Fourth street, AxwueL., wife of James L. Stewart, Esq. , aged 25 years. Tue notice of funeral to-morrow. Srewant.. Brooklyn, on Tuesday, February 11, Mra. Maaparena Stewart, widow of the late Wm. M, Stewart, in the 96th year of her age, The relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attgnd the fugezal, from hor late resi- satis Powers yiregs, this (Thursday) afternoon, at two e’clock, SWARDLOW.—On Tuesday evening, February 11, Bua Suanprow, aged 41 years, ‘Tho friends and acquaintances of the family, and of her broth rs, William L.,John C. and Samuel Shardiow, arere- quested to attend the fune: without further invitation, from the residence of her brother, Samuel Shardlow, No, 78 Fast Twenty-ninth street, this (Thursday) after- noon, at two o’cicck, Vay Onpey.—Ou Wednesday, February 12, Mrs. Leas Vaw Onpey, aged 71 years and 4 months. The relatives aiid friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday morning, at eleven: o'clock, from tho residence ot hor daughtor, Mrs. Spaf- ford, No. 244 Scharmerhorn street , Brooklyn. Her remaing will be taken to Rockland couaty for interment, Sacramento papers please copy. Vavauay —On Wednesday, Feb 12, ARTHUR, som of Richard and Charlotte Vaughan, in the 24th year ef his ag T nd friends of the family, and those of his ry Baussher, Esq., are respectfully invited to Hi attend the funeral, from All Saints church, corner of Henry and Scammel streets, on Friday afternoon, at two o'clock, without further notice, Weiis.—On Monday morning, February 10, at Garrt. son's, New York, Many, daughter of Robert and Jane F Wells, aged 5 years, 2 months and 11 days. California papers please copy. ‘'ELLANEOU: TTENTIO: SOLDIERS AND SUTLERS. SOLDIERS, SUTLERS. FEDLERS AND NEWS ishing to purchase CHEAP NOVELS, SONG BOOKS, LEITER WRITERS, DREAM BOOKS, TALES OF AD- VENTURE. pF anything iu the book line, will do well to send cir orders to THE, EAT BOOK PUBLISHING ESTABLISHENT OF DICK & FITZGERALD, 18 ANN STRI N.Y. 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