ootiie, in the providence of God. iclasn it is His iciU that ncry vestige of human si i very a many us should he. effaced, and that every Christian man should m*wrens himself tviih industry and earnestness to his appropriate part in the performance eff this grrat duly, Whatever excuses foi" its postponement may heretofore have existed, they will no longer avail. When the country was. at peace within itself, and the church was unbroken, many consciences were perplexed in the presence of this great evil, fon the waat of an adequate remedy. Slavery was so formidably intrenched la-hind the ramparts of personal interests and prejudices, that to attack it with a view to its speedy overthrow appeared to be attacking the very existence iff the social or der itself, and was characterised as the inevitable introduction of an arehy, worse in its consequences than the evil for which it seemed to be the only cure. But the folly and weakness of men have been the illustration of <tod's wisdom and power. Under the influence of the most incomprehensi ble infatuation of wickedness, those who we re most deeply interested in the perpetuation of sla very, have taken array every motive for its further toleration. The spirit of American slavery, not content with it* defenses, to be found in the laws of the States, the provisions of the federal con stitution, the prejudices in favor of existing insti tution, and tne tear of change, has taken arms against law. organxied a bloody rebellion against the national authority, made formidable war upon the federal Union, and in order to found an empire upon the cornerstone of slavery, threatens not our only existence as a people, but the annihila tion of the principles of free Christian Govern ment; and thus has rendered the continuance of negro slavery incompatible with the preserva tion of our own liberty and independence. In the struggle of the nation for existence against this powerful and wicked treason, the highest exe cutive authorities have proclaimed the abolition of slavery within most of the rebel States, and decreed its extinction by military force. They have enlisted those formerly held as slaves to be soldiers in the national armies. They have taken measures to organise the labor of the freed men, and instituted measures for their support and gov ernment in their new condition. It is the Presi dent's declared policy not to consent to the reor ganization of civil government within the seceded States upon any other basis than that of emanei £ation. In the loyal States where slavery has not sen abolished, measures of emancipation, in dif ferent, stages of progress, have been set on foot, and are near their consummation; and proposi tion for an amendment to the federal constitution, prohibiting slavery in all the States and territo ries, are now pending in the national Congress.— So that, in our present situation, the interests of peace and of social order are indentihed with the success of the cause of emancipation. The diffi culties which formerly seemed insurmountable, in the providence of God appear now to be almost removed. The most formidable remaining ob stacle, we think, will be found to be the unwil lingness of his human heart to see and accept the truth against the prejudices of habit and of inter est; and to act towards those who have been heretofore degraded as slaves, with the charity of Christian principle in the necessary efforts to im prove aud elevate them. In view, therefore, of it* former testimonies upon the subject, the General assembly does here by devoutly express its gratitude to Almighty God that He has overruled the wickedness and calami ties of the rebellion, so that lie has worked out a deliverance nt our country from the evil and giiHt of slavery; its earnest desire for the extirpation of slavery, as the root of bitterness from which lias sprung rebellion, war and bloodsed, and the long list of horrors that, follow in their train ; its earnest trust that the thorough removal of this prolific source, of evil and harm will be speedy fol lowed by the blessings of our Heavenly Father, the return of peace, union and fraternity, and abounding prosperity to the whole land ; and rec ommend to all in our communion to labor honest ly, earnestly and uuweariedly in their respective spheres for this glorious consummation, to which human justice, Christian Ir ve, national peace and prosperity, every earthly religious interest, com bine to pledge them. The Methodist General Conference on the State of the Country The report of the Committee on the State of the Country w.s taken up, read, and adopted. It closes with the following resolutions: Resulted, 1, That in this hoar of the nation's trial we will remember the President of the United States, all .other officers of the government, gnd our army and jiavy, in never-ceasing prayer. That it Is the duty of the government to prose cute the war with all its resources of men aud monev till this wicked rebellion shall he subdued, the integ rity of the nation renewe®, and its legitimate author ity shall be re-established, and-that we pledge our heartv support and co-opf ration to secure this result. H. That we regard omValamities as resulting from our forget fulness to God. and from slavery, so lon_ r our nation's reproach, and it becomes us to humbl ourselves and forsake our sins as people, and hereaf ter. in all our laws and acts, to honor God. 4. That we will nse our efforts to make sueh a change in the Constitution ?>f our country as shall ra roguize the being of God. oar dependence on him for prosperity, and also bis word as the foundation ot civil law. 6. That we regard slavery as abhorrent to the prin ciples of our holy religion, humanity, civilization, and that. w sr'-- decidedly in favor of sueh an amend ment to the Constitution, and such legislation on the part of the states, as shall prohibit slavery or in voluntary servitude, except for crime, throughout all the states and territories of the country. 6. That while we deplore the evils of war that have filled our land with mourning, we rejoice in the sub lime manifestations oCJbeneVolcnce it has developed, as seen in the Sanitary and Christian Commissions! and in the associations formed to aid the vast multi tudes who have recently become freemen, and that we pledge to these institutions our hearty co-opera tion and support. Concentration. A dispatch to the Cincinnati fiazette. from Meadow Bluffs, West Virginia, state? that General Crooks' command has started on its second exepidtion, this time, it is believed, to join the A rmv of the Potomac,— It is also anTHmced that General Hunter, in command of Sigel's army, is moving in the same direction, while the Army of the Northwest, under General Pope, it is said, is on the way t reinforce the Army of the Potomac. All these movements show thai ceneen xation is now the order of the day, andthat the strength to overthrow the Rebellion is to la*found in the union of ourarmies. General Grant will soon have an artnv which it will be impossible fin- late, with all the forces in the South atdiri command, to resist, aud short work wilhbe made of the siege of Richmond. This con centration. we apprehend, is the true principle of de termined, vigorous warfare*. It gives strength, and strength under the command of sueh a General as Grant must bring victory, aa surely as effect allows cause. General A. J. Smith with his command, it is also said, is en route forCimttuuooga, perhaps to reinforce Sherman, white at the same time the latter is beitrg strengthened from every available source. The Keb ab are no doubt pursuing flic same poliev. and in a very the contending forces on "both sides will be massed at the two great objective points of the campaign, Richmond and Atlanta, and the defeat o! the fb-Udsat both places will be Waterloo defeats.— Philadelphia Inquirer. 110-XAU TO GE\F.t%L ORAXT Mew Tork Aeelias —Letter I rami President Unrvln. Xnr Yoiwt, June 4. P. M.—The folio wing letter from President Unerfln was read at the Grant meeting' k fhioo-Square, this evening; ■••KxßctrrtTE Mission, \ ''W.vsnixu7o*. June a, ISO 4. / "ffott P- A. ChaJ ding, aiui othr-rs '(rsnttrmm 4 —\ our letter, inviting me to berres eatat amass mooting of 1/wal chireas to be held at New York, <** the 4th for* the purpose of ex pressing gratitude to lieutenant General Grant for hm wen?-! ecraieee, was received yesterelav. It is im possible for me to attend. I approve nevertheless, whatever may tend to strengthen and sustain General Grant the woS.k- armies aov vndcr Lis direction "My previous high estimate of General Grant ha: rece rntratairw-d and heightened bv what has occurr ed in the remarkableeasrmiwg* fceixnoveoadnctin" " fc do the magnitude and difficulty of the task bef >rc liitn do not prove less tl.sn I expected, he and hr fcr&ve soldiers &A- now in the midst ot their crr.it trial And 1 trust at your meeting you will so shap. jour s<d words that tirev may turn to men tmdgurk Motosig to ynj|>ort. Yoars, 41 A. Lhtcom." Slit gfdforfl f aqaim. BEDFORD PAh FRIDAY, JUNE 10,1864. FOR PRESIDENT, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, ANDREW JOHNSON, or Tennessee. THE NOMINATIONS. Tho People, through their representatives, in Baltimore, have presented ABRAHAM LINCOLN for re-election as President of the United States. This nomination is the result of a long settled and deliberate choice after a trial of Mr. LINCOLN four years as the chief officer of the nation. He is found to be capable^faithful and honest; devoted to his country's good. If the usual indications of of preference go for any thing, a majority of the people of this country demand the re-eleetion of ABRAHAM LINCOLN. lie has been surrounded with difficulties such as no President, or all tlje Presidents put together, have had to encounter.— The events that he has had to deal with are new to the history of this country, nor is a parallel found for them in the history of any other country. He has constantly been called to act in the most se rious and weighty affairs, without the light of pre cedent. Never have such great and difficult and various relations been dealt with by one man.— And now the judgement, of the men who placed him at the head of affiifts, after the severest ordeal that ever public man passed through, is that he deserves well of his country. He has not been false to the interests of a great nation. He has not been tied down to the tenets or dogmas of any party. He has given himself up to the whole country, and if patriotism rules, the whole country will unite in securing his re-election. ANDREW JOHNSON, of Tennessee is the candid ate for vice President. He is the choice of the people of Pennsylvania for this office. He will add greatly to the strength of the ticket in this State. Mr. JOHNSON has been from the outset a thorough going Union man, thwartingjthe schemes of the Secessionists in Tcnnesse headed by Gov. Harris. He has been faithful among the faith less. Thus the political campaign opens under tried and trusted leaders. The issue and the only real issue of this campaign is. "our whole country." Let the Union men of Bedford county arouse themselves. Our county should be redeemed. And it will be if the work is at once entered upon with energy and activity. THE Board of Enrollment will commence its* settings for Bedford county at the Court House on the 24th of June and continue in scssian until the Sth of J uly. THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION, made np of the loose ends and mal-contents of half a dozen parties has made a nomination. J. C. Fremont, of New York city, for President, John Cochran, of New York city, for Vice President. They have toth accepted. ■ Fremont has resigned his commission in the army. THE GETTYSBURG STAR.— The AW and Ban-; ner of Gettysburg comes to us in a new dress and very much improved in appearance. The "Star and Banner" is dropped and ; The Gettysburg, Star" placed at the head instead. The Star is now printed on a power press, and is among the best country .papers in the state. The Star has earned its prosperity by the ability and enterprise ! shown in its management. A NEW PAPER IN BEDFORD. —David OVER is circulating subscription lists for a new papdr in Bedford. A number of Democrats are giving*him aid and encouragement, in hopes of creating a di •vision in the I'mon party. They say they cannot spned money to a better purpose, as it 'is bringing water to their mill." John Cessna is supposed by parties who understand his tactics, to be. as near the bottom of the matter as any other man.— How the regular Democracy are to receive any ad vantage from co-operating with John Cessna, seems rather a mystery, considering the relations of Mr. Cessna toward the Democratic party in this county for some time past. Is Mr. Cessna ■ going to swallow the Democratic party, or is the Democratic party going to swallow Mr. Cessna, or does Air. Cessna propose to engineer the Union ''Machine"? If he does, he will probably find several obstacles that will prevent smooth running. In the mean time no Union inan who understands the movement touches the concern. HIGH PRICE OP PRINTING MATERIAL. THE high price of printing paper still continues, with the prospect of ill further advance. So severely docs this expense of printing newspapers press upon publishers, that, iu the city of New- Ynrk they have combined to import their paper from Europe, which, it is stated, can be done at a saving of from two to four cents per pound—a sa ving of the very higbtest consequence to publish ers. This may possibly affect prices here slightly, but scarcely to a degree worthy of consideration. One thing, however, is clear, that unless there is a reduction in the price of paper and printing ma terials generally, no publisher whose circulation is in any way extensive, can continue to issue his journal at present prices. At the very lowest es timate. an advance in the price of subscription ouaht to be fifty per cent. ; and the delay in ma king it must sensibly cripple many establishment-. lien it is considered that publishers suffer more than any other class of business jteople, in the general rdvance reprice of everything except newspapers, the policy of adhering to old prices is as absiircd as it is suicidal. O'crmantoic-n Tele </raph. The expense of printing newspapers is nearly ! twice as much as it was three years ago. We shall however continue to publish the INQUIRER at the j present rates. We rely upon increasing our busi ness sufficiently to enable us to meet the increased expenses. _ HON. ALEXANDER KING, of Bedford, has been appointed by the Governor, President Judge of the 16th judicial district to fill the vacancy, occa sioned by the death of judge Kill By general consent this is an appointment eminently fit to be made. >lr. King was proposed for the vacancy simultaneously by the members T<>f the Bars of Franklin. Fulton and Somerset without distinction of party, and without application or suggestion of Mr. King or his friends in this plane. Here the uiemliers of the bar without distinction of party united in an application to the Governor in lavor of the appointment of Mr. King. The profession regard' Mr. King as the most accomplished and thoroughly read lawyer in the district. He is known as aman of strong convictions, clear-and quick perceptions and unbending integrity. THE DRAFT IN BEDFORD COUNTY.— The draft in this county operates with more than ordinary hardship. The deficiency is six hundred and six ty. More than this number have volunteered from tkis county since the last draft, and have been credited to other counties. The Democrats who are experiencing the hardships of the draft, must thank their own friends for it. A county bounty of one hundred and seventy-five dollars or two hundred dollars, would have saved Bedford County from the draft. The county commission ers were urged by good men of both political par tjese, to rais the funds necessary to clear the county from the draft. The money could have been had at once without difficulty. But a few men of the , "peace at any price" stamp controlled the com missioners. We do not believe the Democratic* masses feel very warm just now towards the men who have taken possesion of the Democratic par ty in this county. THE BOUNTY SYSTEM.— The Inquirer of this week contains a discussion upon the bill authori zing the State of Pennsylvania to assume the lo cal debts incurred by giving bounties to volun teers. Our Senator Mr. Householder favors the assumption of the the local bounties by the state, and we think very justly. One of the greatest hard ships of this war is the unequal working of the system local bounties. Philadelphia, Lancaster, and other rich communities can pay a thousand dollars easier than many counties in this state can pay a hundred. It seems clear that even handed justice and sound policy should induce the state o assume the payment of the bounties, making them equal throughout the commonwealth. If the war should be prolonged the state will be com pelled to adopt some such system, unless the gen eral government regulates the whole subject. THE WAR FOFTTHE UNION. OFFICIAL WAR BULLETINS. WAR DEPARTMENT, ) June 4—lo A.M. ) To Jfaj. Gen. Dtx, A"c York: Dispatches from Gen. Grant's Headquarters, dated 3 o'clock yesterday (Friday) afternoon, have just been received. No operations took place on Thursday. At half-past 4 o'clock this (Friday) morning Gen. Grant made an assault on the enemy's lines, of which he makes the following report: We assaulted at 4-30 this morning, driving the enemy, within his intrenchments at all points, but" without gaining any decisive advantage. Our troops now occupy a position close to the enemy, in some places within fifty yards, and are remaining. Our loss was not severe, nor do I suppose the enemy to have lost heavily. We cap tured over 300 prisoners, mostly from Breckin ridge. Another later official report, not from Gen. Graut, estimates the number of our kiHed and. wounded at about 3,000. The following officers are among the killed: Col. Hasbell, 36th Wisconsin; Col. Porter, Bth New York, heavy artillery; Col. Morris, 66th New York. Among the wounded are Gen. It. O. Tyler, se riously ; will probably lose afoot; Colonel M'Ma han, 16th New York: Colonel Byrness, 28th Mas sachusetts, probably mortally; Colonel Brooks, 53d Pennsylvania. [SignedJ E. M. STANTON. Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, June 6, 7A. M. i To Major-General Dix: We have despatches from General Grant's head quarters down to six o'clock last evening, which state that there had been no fighting during the dav. The enemy made an attack an Saturday night upon Hancock, Wright, and Smith, hut were ev erywhere repulsed. Hancock's lines are brought within forty yards of the Rebel works. The Rebels were very busy ou Saturday eon- I structing intrenchments on the west side of the ; Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge, and toward i evening throw a party across to the east side. A despatch from General Sherman, dated yes terday afternoon, June 5, at 3:30, at Altoonn Creek, states that "the'enemy discovering us mov ing around his right flank, abandoned his josftion last night, and marched off. "McPherson is moving to-day for Ackworth.— Thomas is on she direct Marietta road, and Scho field on his right. "it has been raining hard for three days, and the roads are heavy. An examination of the ene my's abandoned line of works here shows an im mense line of works, which I have turned less loss to ourselves than we have inflicted upon them. '"The army supplies of forage and provisions are ample." EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, June C, 10 P.M. Ufajor Otnernl D%jr f JVEI t York : Despatches have been received from General Grant s Headquarters to-day. but they report only certain changes in the position of corps, and contem plated operations. They state that "everything is going on well." The Chief Quartermaster of the Army reports a personal inspection of the Depot at White Honse— that it is in a most efficient state : all needful supplies on hand, and wagons to transport them easily to the army. The wounded are being brought in, and trans ports are not delayed a moment. A despatch from General Sherman, dated 12o'clock noon to-day. at Ackworth, bays: "J am now on the railroad at Ackworth Station, and have full posses sion forward to within six miles of Mnrietta. All well. No other military intelligence to-dav. (Signed,) " EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DFT'AHTMENX , ) WASHINGTON, June 7—lo A .M. ) To hfaj. - Gen. Dix, A"etc York: Despatches from Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, dated nine o'clock this maiming, have been received. An assault was made on about mid night and successfully repulsed. In the proceed ing afternoon a hundred picked men of the enemy made a rush to find out what was the meaning of Hancock's advancing siege lines.—Nine of the party were captured and the rest killed or driven back. Several letters have passed between General Grant and General l>ee in respect to collecting the dead and wounded between the two armies. (ien eral Grant in the closing letter ' regrets that all his efforts for alleviating the sufferings of wound ed men left on the battle-field have been renderod nugatory." Two Rebel officers and six men, sent out to search for the wounded of their commands, were captured in consequence ofthe enemy not deliver ing General Leo's letter until after the hour he named had expired. General Grant lias notified General Lee that they were captured through a misunderstanding, and w ill not be held as prisoners of war, but will be returned. No other military intelligence received. EDWIN M. STANTON, • Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, JuneS, 10 P.M. / Major General Dix : A dispatch dated yesterday, at 3 o'clock,?, M., has this evening been received from Gen. Sherman. He reports that on Wednesday, June Ist, McPher son moved up from Dallas to the point in front of the enemy at New Hope church. On Thursday. June 2d, Schofield and Hooker having been shifted to the extreme left, pushed for ward towards Marietta. At the same time Stone inan'sand Garland's cavalry were sent fo Alatooaa Pass, which they reached and held possession of These movements, the dispatch says, have secured that pass, which was considered a formidable one. Movements are reported by the dispatch as in i progress which are not proper now for publication, i Nothing has been beard from Gen. Grant since his dispatch at 7 O'clock yesterday, and telegraphic communication has been aeluyed by a violent storm on the Peninsula yesterday and hist night, and can not be re-established before some time to-niorrow. EDWIN M. STANTON. Secretary of War. I THE WAR IX ARKANSAS. Destruction of a Stumer by Marmaduke'* Force*- - - Rebel* Marcbiuj; on Duvall'* BlutT. CAIK, June 3.—Manuaduke, who is reported in command of the Rebels, had twelve pieces of ar tillery, and captured and hflnied the steamer Leb anon, and carried the crtw and passengers off. The prisoners and boats from the the White river report the Rebels thick, but boats unmolest ed. A heavy force of Rebels is reported within twenty-five miles of Duvall'g Bluff, marching on that place. They are supposed to number fif teen thousand. The Rebel General Shelby captured the Dar dauellas last Monday, taking two hundred prison ers. After the capture he crossed the Arkansas, ami it Was supposed he intended to strike the Lit tle Rock Railroad. Guerillas are reported active in Arkansas, anil it appears to be the intention of the Rebels to ■ foroethe Union troops to evacuate all the State e.w •cept Little Rock and Helena. Jacksonville and Bartsville have been evacuated by our forces, EATER FROM BUTLER. Another l°nucceHful Demonstration of the Rebel*. FORT MONROE, June, 3, F> P. M. —The steamer John A. Warner, Captain Cone, has arrived from Bermuda Hundreds. She reports that the ene my made a slight attacked on our breastworks at 9 o'clock last evening, but without effect, and re tired. A Rebel Lieutenant and thirty privates, who came into our lines yesterday, have arrived here on the Warner. The enemy also attacked General Butler's lines above Bermuda Hundreds on Wednesday evening at V o'clock, and made a charge with the evident intention of capturing our Purrott guns, hut were repulsed with heavy loss to the enemy. The fight ing contiuued until near Thursday morning, when the enemy were driven back. —Our loss very liyht. IMPORTANT RUMOR. Xo Rebel Force at CbarleMan. WASHINGTON, June 5, ISC-L It is rumored here that a few days ago Gen. Butler captured a letter containing the informa tion that only one regiment of rebel soldiers had been left at Charleston, and that the Yankees, if they should come, could walk in almost without opposition, and that dav before yesterday a rebel major bad been captured by General Butler's for ces, who stated that Secessionville was occupied by Yankees. Secess'onvillc is regarded as the key to Charleston, and its possession would enable Gen. Foster to march upon tlie latter without en countering the forts. FORTRESS MONROE, June 4, 1864. A rebel major came into General Butler's lines at Bermuda Hundred yesterday, who says that the Union forces are at Secessionville and threat ening Charleston. The commander has telegraph ed the rebel authorities for reinforcements, saying that unless be receives them immediately Charles ton is lost. Detail* of Friday's Figrtit. [Army Correspondence Associated Press.] HEADQUARTERS AHKY OL THE POTOMAC, 1 June 4th—B A.M. j Our cavalry were engaged nearly all day yesterday in the vicinity of Hawes' .Store. The first attack was made on Hampton's Rebel command, which was badly defeated, with considerable loss. Afterwards they attacked Hill's left, on Totopatamy creek, assist ed by the 2d New York, and drove one brigade out of their works and held the place an hour, and then withdrew. We now hold Hawes' Store. General Wilson bivouaked last night between Bethesda Cnurcfi" and the Pamunky river, and has a strong position. Our loss was not heavy. Our to tal loss in yesterday's vngagemedt was more severe than at first reported. To-day our army has rested and nothing but artil lerv tiring has occurred. (n the tight yesterday the <Rebel line was as fol lows : Breekt-nridge occupied the right, and Boauro gard next, I.ongstreet's corps the centre, and Kwell in the left, while Hill's corps was held in reserve. Their artillery firing was good at some points, two of our caissons being exploded bv their shells and a number of men and horses killed and i wounded at each. FROM ue.v. .NII rum vs AIUIT. I'artlriilnrs of llie Recent F.nsro&einent. CINCINNATI, June 5. —The Commercial hussaecounts from General .Sherman's army up to the 31st ultimo. There was a sharp bloody fight on the 25th, between Hooker's corps and the Rebel General Hood's com mand, near Dallas. The battle began at 5 P.*M. The Second Division, General Williams', drove the enemy from their fast line of works for a distance of two miles. This division nas soon relieved by the First and Third Divisions, Generals Geary's and , Butterfield's, who advanced steadily under a terrible musketry fire, and proceeded within forty yards of a concealed buttery, which opened upon them a sudden f and murderous discharge of grape and canister. I The First Division in this charge lost nine hundred ' men, but the battery was silenced and the enemy driven away. But few prisoners were taken on eith er side. Our kiss wns pfobahly greater than that of the enemy, amounting to about one thousand fire hundred men, but the substantial fruits of the day's work were a gain of two mile.? of ground, giving us a favorable position : two pieces of artillery captured, and a better arrangement of our line for subsequent operations. On the 2t)th a general engagement was expected but Mcpherson's Corps did not come up. There wasagood deal of skirmishing with artillery and mus ketry. Prisoners report,that reinforcements hud in creased Johnsons's army to 70,000 men. On the 27th there was a severe fight on the left. Hood's Division and Scribner's Brigade, of John son's Division, lost four hundred men" On the 29th the Rebels made a night attack, but Mere repulsed vrith heavy loss. On the 31st Hooker nnd McPherson were moving their troops in the left of our position. Their right was resting on Dallas, and on the left near tho rail road, eight miles from Aiatoona. CONGRESS. MOJCIUT, May 30. Sr.x.TTE.-*-The bill to expedite the land claims in California was laid over. The Tax bill then came up. Some changes were made, and at half past 4 the Senate took a recess till 11 o'clock. HOUSE. Select Committee on the subject of admitting Members of the Cabinet to seats on the floor of tne House was continued during the present Congress. The Washington Monument Committee on the District of Columbia was instructed to inquire into the condition of the Washington National Monu ment Society, amounts collected, and sums expend ed, and its affairs generally. The House resumed Use consideration of the resolution heretofore submitwd by Mr. Rollins of Missouri concerning the objects of the war. Mr. Fernando Wood unsuccessfully sought to amend the resolution, but his motion was disagreed to. The House then, by a vote of 81 to 17, refered the resolution to the Committee on the Rebellious States.- Mr. Washbnrne. under the suspension of the rules, iieported a bill from the Committee on commerce, ap propriating $2-50.000 for the repair and preservation of the works for the benefit of commerce on the Lakes, aud SIOO,OOO for similar purposes on the seaboard.— The bill was passed. Mr. Sehenck, of Ohio, moved a suspension of the rules in order to report a bill pro viding forthe summary punishment ofguerrillas. The House refused"to suspend the rules by a vote 0f79 to" 42. Mr. English reported a bill, which was passed, extending the time fixed in the act of June, 1846, for commencing the construction of the Marquette and Ontonagon railroad, for which the public lands were at that period appropriated. The House then resum ed the consideration of the Kentucky contested elec tion caseofMc.Henry against Yeaman. After debate the House, by a vote of 96 yeas against 26 nays, adopt ed the resolution declaring Mr. Yeaman entitled to retain his seat. On motion of Mr. Cole it was resolv ed that th on Military Affairs be instruct ed to inquire by what authority and under whose di rection the Rebels are iuterpersed with the National soldiers throughout the various hospitals of Washing ton, and as to the comparative treatment of the reb el and Union soldiers in the hospitals. Mr. Lazear offered a long preamble, concluding with aresolution that the President be required to adopt measures for the suspension of hostilities between the North and South and an armistice, in order that in the mean time a Convention may be" called of all the States, with a view to the restoration of the Union with their constitutional rights. Objection win made, when Mr. Lamar moved a suspension of tki rules, pending which the House adjourned. Tinssnar, May 31. SENATE.—Mr. Foote presented the credentials of Mr. Baxter. Senator elect from Arkansas which were read and laid upon the tkble, Mi. Davis submitted resolutions to investigate the character of Gen. But ler, and wanted all summer to do it,. No vote. The Internal liereauu bill came up, aid gome amendments were made. HOCSK. —The House passed a bid in order to carry into effect Consular Conventions with France, Sardin ia, and other nations. The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill authorizing the President to construct a military railroad from the Wiley of the Ohio to East Tennessee, in such manner as may best serve the interests of the Government aud insure the speedy completion. The bill wast passed by..01 to 56. Mr. Stevens called up the bill incorporating the People's Pacific Railroad andTeleijraph Company.— Also, giving alternate sections of land towards the construction of the line, which is to extend from Lake Superior to Puget's Sound by the Northern route; passed, 74 to 60. The House took up the bill propos ing to the several States an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States, which when ratified by the Legislature of three-fourths of said States, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of said Constitution, namely : "Neither Slavery nor iuvoiun tary servitude, except in the punishment of crime, of which the party shall be duly convicted, shall exist j within the United States, or in any place within their jurisdiction, and Cougress shall have power, by appro priate legislation, to carry the foregoing article into 1 effect." Mr. Holman objected to the second reading, I and the question occurred. "Shall the bill be reject I ed?" This was determined in the negative, by yeas, 55; Nays, 70. Mr. Wilson said it was not his inten- I tion to press the billtoa voleto-nignt: he would allow a reasonable time for debate. Mr. Morris addressed f the House in favor of the passage of the bilL The 1 House then took a recess. WEDNESDAY, June 1. i The Senate was occupied in the consideration of the Revenue bill during the remainder of the ses sion. Mr. Wilson offered an amendment, which was adopted, decreasing in certain eases the salaries of i Assessors. Other amendments were adopted, one of them increasing the tax on line-cut tobacco sold or delivered, loose, bulk, packages, papers, wrappers or j boxes from ibirty-five to forty-five cents. Adjourned. 1 HOUSE. —The proceedings relative to the contested seat of Missouri resulted in the discharge of the com mittee from any further consideration on the subject, go Mr. King retains his seat. Adjourned. THURSDAY, June 2. SEN ATE. — The debate on the Tax bill was continued in the Senate. The following amendment to one hun dred and second section was adopted: "Any person, firm, company or corporation, owning or possessing, or having the care or management of any railroad, canal, steamboat., ship, barge, canal boat or any other vessel, or of any stage coacn or other vehicle engaged or employed in the business of transporting passen gers or property for hire, or in transporting the mail of the 1 nited States, or of any canal, the water from which is sold and used for mining purposes, shall be subject to ami pay a duty of two and a half per cent, upon their gross receipts: Provided that the duty im - posed in this section shall not be charged upon per sons or vessels exclusively engaged in carrying per- j sous or property, or both, to and from any port in the j United States to and from any foreign port." Sub- ! sequently ferries were included in this amendment. — , The tax on express companies was decreased from j three per cent, to two and a half. An amendment, laying an additional tax of two per cent, on the in-, comes of persons abroad who are citizens of the Uni tcd States was also adopted. A motion to decrease the tax on gross amount of auction sales was reject ed. The reading of the bill in Committee of the Whole was then completed, and the Senate adjourned. HOUSE.— The remainder of the session nearly was consumed in debate on the Tariff bill. The Senate bill to compensate the petty officers and seamen of the gunboats L)t Kutb for loss of clothing passed. Ad journed. FRIDAY, June 3. SEN ATE. — Mr. Howard reported back the bill to a mcud the act to facilitate commerce between the At lantic and Pacific States, by telegraph or otherwise, with an amendment. The consideration of the In ternal Revenue bill was then resumed as in Commit tee of the Whole. Mr. Howe offered various amend ments relative to the machinery of the bill, which -were adopted. Considerable debate ensued upon 1 motion, pending, when the Senate, at 4:30 p.m., took a reess until " o'clock. HOUSE.— Mr. Dawes reported a resolution allow- i ing mileage and salary to Mr. MeHenrv ot Kentucky ! and Mr. Birch of Missouri, who imsucessfully contest ed the seats of Messrs. Yeamaru and King. Tabled. 66 agaist - r >o. Mr. Stevens reported a bill making ap propriations for sundry civil expendiures, the consid eration of which was postponed until next Wednes day. The House passed the Senate bill amendatory of the law granting alernate sections of land to Mich igan to aid in the eonstruciion of railroads. On mo tion of Mr. Morril, all general debate on tin-tariff was ordered to cease in one minute. The House went into Committee on that subject. Several a mendments were made, the bill oceupyingal! the ses sion until recess. After recess.Mr. Washburne re ported a bill which was passed authorizing the Sec rctaiy ofthe Treasury to sell the Marine Hospital and grounds at Chicago, and with the proceeds of such sale purchase a more healthy and retired location. The House proceeded to consider the bankrupt bill. After some debate, the House took up the Senate bill to prohibit speculating transactions in gold and bul lion. Mr. Hooper offered a substitute for the first section, and moved she previous question. Mr. Pendleton moved a call of tiro House. Disagreed to; 3S against 62. Mr. Mallory moved the 1 house adjourn: lost. Mr. Pendleton moved to go into Committee on the Tariff bill, when the House ad journed. SATURDAY, June 4 SENATE.— The House bill to provide for the nav ment of the Second Regiment, 1 hird Brigade, Ohio Volunteer Militia, for the time they were actually in the service, without regard to irregularity in the muster, was passed. Thebill to extend, for live vears, the time for the reversion to the United States of'ands granted by Congress to aid in the construction of a railroad front Per Marquette to Flint, kc, was passed. The bill to pay Wisconsin her five per cent, on the reserved public lands in her borders, coming up as unfinished business, was dismissed. The considera tion of the Tax bill was then resumed, and con tinned until the House adjourned. Houst.. —Mr. CiarfioM rose to a personal explana tion. His language the previoas night might he con sidered hasty, and as a reason for his earnestness of manner, he caused to be read several letters to show that there was an association in Cleveland to raise money to influence the passage of the Banlvrunt Bill. His colleague, Mr. Spaulding, said he had no knowl edge of stich an association. No person in Cleve land, New York, or any other quarter, had approach ed himin the shape of promises of money or any thing else to influence his conduct upon this subject. He challenged the universal wwrld to produce such evidence, After considerable discussion as to Mr. Spaulding having accused Mr. Garfield of falsehood, Mr. Spaulding disclaiming any such intention, the House went into Committee of the Whole on the Tariff Bill. A number of amendments were made, after which the Committee rose and reported the bill, with the amendments, to the House. All the amendments were concurred in. The bill waspassed by yeas 81, nays 20. The House then adjourned. Notice to Tresspassers. I HEREBY forewarn all persons from TRESPASSING on the "Grove Farm," for the purpose of Hunting, Fish ing, gathering Greens, Berries, or Passing through tho en closures. m*y2o'64-3m. A. W. RLONAKER. IVotice. THE undersigned having associated with himself in the Mercantile Business, his brother, Samcei, D. Witr- I.iaiis, gives notice that his Books are now ready for set tlement. Persons having accounts standing thereon, will please call and sottle the same without delay. J. B. 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