HARPER’S FERRY, Oct. 18, 1859. HENRY A. WISE, Governor of Virginia: SIR — Your order, per telegraph, dated Richmond, Va., the 17th in...

We are Abolitionists from the North, come to take and release your slaves; our organization is large, and must succeed. I suffered much in ...

WaSHington , August 4, 1861. I am happy to say that we shall adjourn in two days. I am on a select committee to investigate the causes...

WASHINGTON, March 28. – HOUSE. – The House in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the Tax Bill.   Coal oil resulting from ...

WASHINGTON, April 28. – HOUSE – The Speaker announced the following Special Committee on the Confiscation of Rebel property: Messrs. Olin, o...

WASHINGTON, April 28. The president pro tem presented a communication concerning the number and ages of the slaves, &c. in the District ...