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NOTICE.

"A LII persons that have any just claims
against the estate of Francis Rice, dec.
Of the county of Prince Edward, are re-
quested to come forward and make it known
TO me as quick as possible--and all per-
sons that are indebted to the said estate
are requested to come forward and make
immediate payment, as the 81 tuation Of the
llegatees is such that they cannot give any
Indulgence.
ISfIAM RICE, Err.
October Goth, 1906. 4w
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For Sale,

A LIKELY NEGRO MAN, who is well
"a acquainted with the Tanning and Cur
rying business. Apply to Henry Garrett,
esq. OF the House of Delegates, or to
ROBERT YANCEY.
Yanceyviile, Nov. 9th, 1906. wv
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Published by order ofMe Judges.
Wilson .fZien, C. C. c.
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you will add 1000 stands of fire arms 10
your attack annually.
Mr. Speaker, hrve given you q cur
sorry statement of the weak i,nd divided
situation Of our Country at the commence
rect Of the revolutionary war with Great
britain, sud hsye mentioned something of
the prowrss of the patriots Of those times,
which baifled her .xeriions, ard produced
our independence ard have sia,sd in
contrast the outlines of The present
strength of the United States and Of heir
means OF defence. And il may De said
without exagee raiion that the difference is
mcaiculable. VIII any mon, (who know
aoy thing of the state cf The country at
that period, and Of the stand which was
made sgains. The vhole strength of the
British nation, which wss. brought agains.
us,and whose idess of The present strength
and prowess Of the United G.aicg are not
entirely iocaD p etsnh to in.inua,e that
we are nat in a capacity 10 contend for
our most important nalienni righ:si If OF
that w9 we've abe to meet and dc.
Tea, the armies Of Great Britain. with
what kind OF prospect can ATTY na.inn as.
sail Ne al this iimei With lhis view Of
the ,nbjeel the committee have submitted
The report before your the House will
Judge OF its corrsctGess. I am well a
ware that should we be involved in war
with a nation, which might have it in her
power, to pour in upon remote part of
our territory, large number of iroops,
and should so do, and keep posyesson for
any length ct time, an army during the
continuance of such invasion might be ne.
cessaIy; but at present this is not To be
expected, and unless we should be ipvol.
we'd IN war, am unable 10 see any ne.
cess'ly sug'nen,ing our standing army,
ard hope therefore thar the report will
meet The appreciation OF the House.
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in 1898 Tor organising the militia Of the
United States. Under that law, the mi
li'ia have been formed into divisions, bril-
gads', regiments and companies these
several corps have been Differed under
The state governments, sgreeably to the
direction Of the law of the u. States. So,
SIR you have il, the United States, a mill.
Tia completely organised and ofhcared con-
sisting OF more than 1000 men. And,
sir, IN order to show the comparative
strength and more particularly the COM
parotivc laudable exertions Of each state,
10 provide themselves with the means of
defence, | will ash the patience of the
House, while mention in detail the mum
bers otenrollsd militia in SCH state, with
the prominent implemenis of car in their
hands. In doing THE, l shall state the
number OF major g-nere!s commanding
divisions TIE number of brigader gene
rails commanding bri adcs, this number OF
lieutenant coionels connmsndan,. com.
msiSdinR regiments, the number Of sr,i.
leris,s, the number of csvsiy, ecd the
number Of infantry, including cificers in
eacn stale, the number Of field atlillery,
the number of Are arms, the number OF
horsemen's sabres and pistols, and the
qnaoiity of powder and balls, shall not
de'ail the minor articles of equipment
but will observe generally, ,ha, the sup.
ply of these articles is iess sumeious than
those-which shsli state IN detail.
Gen. VSrnum here ofe.ed 20 the
House ,he inforrns,ion exhibited in the
following tablet
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years. Alter that period we lad the aid
of France. which no doubt fastened the
close of the war, and which cannot fail to
be held in grateful remembrance by all
those who were engaged in the cause of
the revolution from proper principles.
Many important engagements in the
southern states, clearly manifested the
proves of the militia in that part OF the
union. And. sir, by the exertion Of those
who dared 10 put at deGance every dam
ger in support Of the cause of COB and
their country, we do nov, by the blessing
OF RKAvnN, enjoy the ines,imablc privi.
leges ofliberty and Independence.
Now, sir, let US take cursory view of
the present means OF defence within the
control Of the government Of the United
States. The productions Of the fiscal ar
engagements of the government, and the
facility with which those pfoductioni have
bceo placed in your treasury, afford .trik.
ing evidence oftbc wealth of youf citi-
zen., and their ability to yield thaypecu-
MARY aid which will enable the Govern.
ment 10 put ir ancra,ion any meas eres of
defence which may be necessary.
The United Sta,ss are now cteNposs d
OF more than 6 900 COO inhabi;slnts, you
have regular organised state govsnnmerts,
and an energetic general government cal.
cuiated 10 call into operation ,ai the re-
sources Of the milton. when tn. safety OF
the people may require il.
There areinthe u. States Of free white
male citizens between the ages Of l6 and
As, s7l,35S persons.
The general government Passed a I.v
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them with Che butts of thei- muskets, and
finally killed and wounded mere than
500 before they began their retreat. The
English oPeoed the csmpsisn of iTT6
with 10000 regular troops, including
1900 Germans, probably With an idea
OF compicating the subjuga'ing of the
country that summer; but the in,repidity
OF the American patriots convinced them
OF their mistake; our principles we're de-
Tended; and the famous battle OF Trenton
closed the operations ofthc year |: the bat
tie OF Prince,own soon succeeded; and in
the same month gen Dickinson with PR.
ty OF n. Jersey militia, after crossing RI
yer, in that Indictment season ofthe year,
where the water was up to The middle Of
the men, attacked an equal humble. of Br.
,ish troops, beat and entirely rOu d them.
In the Fear l777. many memorable bat
ties were fought, in the middle and north
ern states'in which, taking them aitoge-
Their, the patriots had much the advantage.
The whole of Burgoyne's army consisting
of more than 10000 men was killed or
taken prisoners. The battle at Benning.
ton fought entirely by militia, end com.
mandcd by militia general on the side
CT the Americans, must remain on the pc
ges of history cs an indelible mark Of for
ti,ude and patriotism, on the characters
of those heroes who fought and conquer.
ed on that day. In 1873 happened the
famous battle of Monmouth. Thus, sir,
the patriots OF America, without allies
bafhed the most strenuous attack, of the
whole British nation. aided by 1900 70
reign mercenaries, for more than three
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PHILADELPHIA, sa,h June. 1906.

have Just received fror, Caracas lis, Of the
names OF ;he Americans taken b. the spaniards
IN board of Miranda's schooners--The name Of
Smith Is twice found in II. ] suspcG the last 10
be the son of Col Smith, and grandson cf Mr..
Adams. Although had some political diffcren-
ces with him whsn he was prisidont, this cir
cumssance has M, deprived me of that pargicu.
lar regard and respect low ards .uch Distinguish
ed character, and particular conside alton tor his
family MOI the least doub, exists but the grsa-
tsst part OF shc prisoners Will De put TO death ss
pirates, and would b. very happy TO be abe,
the life of the unfortunate youth. Ngrandaon to
the venerable Mr. Adams and his worthy spouse.
But. III reuder my in,ercession eff.6iual, would;
require. ss the only condition that Cal. Smith
wor't disclose to me. through you, on his word
OF honor. al the knowledge he has of Muanda's
pans. OF his intended points of attack OF the per-
sons with whom he had connexions in Carcass.
and OF t.e mama CT Spania,d in ,hi: country,
WHO shlicd in his scheme and expedition in
laa. ali the naterin' information ne may be pos
sesssd of. the knowledge (which may be useful
TO my govesnment, and for the preservation and
the tranquility of the provinces Miranda had IN
view TO rsvolutionize.
hx remember your attachment for Mr A.
daras. take the ibsry to make this susge stion
TO you. who no doubs viii employ all the rreans
70 relieve from Addiction worthy and disconso-
late family a, All events, expect Sem you a
prompt and dccis,ve answer Ola thls head. re-
main sir, with particular regard and considara,i.
on, your obsdien, ssyvan.,
70 (Sigred)
MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO.
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rson rut XIV rosx DAILY Apvsnr,,,,
MARQUIS DE CASA YRUIo.

THE ensuing letters, which were handed u, lac,
evening, have strong claim to the attention
not on" Of ovreaders, but every citizen Of the
UnNe s'a'es Notwithstanding the dishon
crab'e "ea' n'snt which M'j'r JAcxso exoc
rienced il fresh in ouy recolleS,,on. and -.
numerous hIe in;rigues with which the pus
lic P.in's have charged the Representatives Of
zoe k'rg OF Spsin, we did no. imagine TIA,
the mafqnis de Casa Yrjo could be so des,i.
tn'e OF every serss Of honor. az 30 be capable
OF making pr2posaI so Infamous as that con.
tanned IN his lcitr to Col sMIrn's f,iesd.
Inc reply Of Col S. is such as might have
Deen expected from Gentleman whose high
considera,ion.1
Io ne Edifor cft5s Daily Ados,fse,.
The following Is letter received from a valuabls
uesd, witn my anfwer thereto, which vo,
WI be good enough 20 give place 10 y5a, pa
per- WIS. SMITH.
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And here, sir, permit me TO observe in
regard TO the stale which have the ho-
nor 10 represent in part on this faor. that
by law of the state each town is COM
PEELED to be constantly provided with a
quantity ofpowder, balls and Hn,s, at least
equal 10 one pound of powder, three
pounds of balls, AID three flints 10 each
man enrolled in the militia, also proper
tionate quantity ofintrenching tools 3 this
town stock il placed under the care Of ,hc
selsctmen of the respective towns, and
the Brigade inspectors are by Law, also
made inspectors Of the town stock, with.
in their respective brigades. If any de.
fect is suffered by the towns, the inspec-
tors are bound to report it TO a county
court, and such deficient town is subject.
ed to heavy penalty. Add then the Town
stock oil ammunition to that IN the hands
OF individuals Of the militia, and it will be
found that in that state alone there is more
than forty tons Of powder and more than
one hundred and forty tons of lesden
balls, constantly kept in readiness for pub.
lie use in defence of our rights. 1t rs also
fact, that several other states have pub.
lie stocks of ammunition, bur in what
quantities | have not had an opportunity
to procure the means of asccrtaininy.
The artillerisls and the cavalry, a. we'll
as great proportion Of the infantry, in
Massachusetts, are in complete cloth uni
form, and this together with the fire arms
and Other equipments each indiyidual
has provided at his own expense. Many
OF the officers honored with important
commands in the militia Of Massachu-
sets, are men who have seen service,
they are men, sir, who dared to step forth in
defence OF their country at times which
tired mems souls; they have seen the glo.
rious effects OF their exertions, and feel
the Importance Of order aud discipline i'm
the militia; the spirit Of discipline acoui.
red in the revolutionary war has been diff.
fused among the mitia, and Iaudsble
spirit OF emulation pervsdes every corps /;
they are competent TO the performance OF
any evolution requisite IN The science of
tactics, even IN the field of action, and are
at all times ready, to put their lives in
jeopardy, in defence Of our liberty, indie.
pendence and government, against the
invasios of any foreign enemy, or the VIZ
olence OF any internal usurpaiion.
Many gentlemen who were acsusinted
with service ia the revolutionary wsr, now
hold important Offices IN the militia in
several of the states to my own know-
ledge, aud ] presume this is the case in q
greater or less degree in all the states.
! Military discipline is making rapid
progress in many Of the states.
Ia justice to Pennsylvania, it is proper
to state, that it is said that tbs return oil
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Nh. ED1ron.

Notwithstanding the IN success with
wh'cn the experlmenls of those saga PHI
iosophers The Mob upon The Poplar IRE
worm, have been universally attended.
'ney 90 not seem whit disposed to re-,
tract from the belief OF their poisonous
nature. Walking through WsII.s,rset
Yesterday morning, saw large crowd
collected al one oftbs corners the persons
composing which were sll Standing with
their mouth and eyes disiended, and witt.
their heads eagerly reaching oysr towards
The cenlrs. Having heard ,llatthe Tuuisian
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from me Neso York hvenng Post.
he humor with which the following in
written, prevents my rejecting it, ,hough
nope rs publication 10 no, no il necessa-
~ 10 laugh out OF counienance the foolish
'errofs which have OF late prevailed in our
ci,y' and Ind nearly been followed by the
rooblog our streets OF their principal orna.
nents.
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fi5e arms, exhibited, IRE comprised of
those Only, which have been Distributed
among the militia at the expense oil the
state; and sha, a great proportion oil The
militia IN tia, stale are IN possession of
fire arms; but from some unkaown cause
they have not been returned. The same
obervaiion, j, is believed, will apply in u
considerable degtee to the state Of Virgil
nis.~-Fron the best information I have
been able to obtain, have no doubt, that
there are many thousand of fire arms in
The United S:a:es, equal TO many Of those
wiki which we commenced the re yoiuti-
onary ~ar, which have no, been retcrped.
The states nf Maryland and Delaware
have made no return; but have end.a-
vored 10 avoid sxaggeration, in their num-
bers and equipments.
Sir, in addition to the force and inpIe.
men,s OF defence which have named,
you have IN he army of the u. S.
Men, officers included; S,s46.
In the marine corps who are
liable 10 do duty on land as well
as at sea go
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Making q regular lard force
of 3.oI6


had the honor, sir eayly in ths sessi-
on 10 report oil foI delscbing from the
militia 100 900 men 10 hold themselves
IN readiness TO march at moments warn.
ing, whenever the Pres,den, OF the u.
D. shall think it necessary this bill has
been passed INTO law, and IL calculated
TO lessen the inconvenience of marching
the whole Of the militia from any one sec.
ton OF the union, il an invasion should
take place. You have sir, IN the public
magazines, the properly Of the u States,
IN addition 10 the cannon provided for the
navy and those in the forts and forijfcati.
ons on your extensive sea coast and from.
tiers, 400 iron cannon OF different cali
bres, ard 500 brass cannon Of d,ffsren, ca.
HIRES. In the same deposits you have
llS,ls7 mUskeis with bayone,s, aad ri.
Hes, tit lor use, and $4,000 which need
some smsll repairs, 1854 pairs of pistols.
1000 pounds Of gun powder, 500 toos
OF ssl'Pe'Te' ard sufficient quantity OF sui.
phur 70 NIX wlih u, in the manulae(ory
OF It into gun powder; and you have all
kinds OF balls, shot and shells in sbsn-
dance. ! have also had the honor To ore.
sent to The House, from the same COM
mistec who have dlroclcd nc to make the
report now before you, n proposition Tor
extending the msnuiacturs Of FIRE arms,
as Tar as The capacity Of the present ar
mou-'es Of the United States will permit,
winch has been agreed to, and approprl.
auons have been made FOR carrying the
proposition into efieG from that source
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MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
Strong 36.96l
Sullivan 3e,3sl
PIenraiity for Strong 4so


The Constitution requires majority
OF the whole number OF votes for the elec.
t'on Ola candda,e---the following extraas
from the Independent Chronicle. viii,
throw Dghi upon the present situation Of
parties III the state Of Massachusetts
Gen. Heath is again chosen by The
PEOPLE for Lt' Governor. A A1ajoy;l,
OF the Senate chosen by the Peouls arr.
republican. The Governor, the Council
and one Senator, remain 10 be chosen bv
the House Of Representatives. The re.
publican lieutenant governor being clio.
sen by the people is now the raIIvins
point; every thing, therefore, depends ON
the House of Representative. Citizens
OF Massachusetts, and Citizens of Maine.
choose a republican house and ali
VIII be harmonious within and without.
choose federal house, aud there c,ne,
be discord both within and withoui y.
Be attentive TO your duty, and all will vet
be well. MIR. Strong has by o[Fcia, IN.
Huence, by patronage and appointments.
fortified himself around as with a ram
part; but it is evident that his eha,a0er
IS now pretty clearly developed, for his
popularity is decreasing every year. mt.
withsiandipg the encomiunis Of his
friends, hrs sycophants and f,vor;,as
| "h'ie Ms' ou'''ah's lame is rising eye
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ry year merely by its own intrinsic, IN.
assisted, sterling worth, Notwithstanding
the bitter and remofseless attacks of his
enemies. The state of Massachusetts is
evidently republican by gres, majority !;
its sentiments are in unison with the &c.
neral Government. Why then will the
people of this state any longer permit the
town of Boston to interrupt that harmony,
which ought at the present time 10 pre-.
vail universally?
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Richmond Academy Lottery.

FoRrY.sEcoND DAY.
Prize of 100 dollars-No, 7i7o.
Prize of SO dol'ars-No 7O2l.
Prizes of IS dollars-Nos. 66O2 66Io sso3.
Blanks--Nos 653s 1903 $685. 4i4o 5sI6
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1882 70i6 1857 1865 66s0 5767 $3.50 4IS8
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56S2 1925 1875 642o 6979 7722 7315 1850
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6742 6998 1902 4:s47 4746 A5O2 1884 $50
1886 1925 7575 1850 $40 6o37 672l 6S4G
IooS 1884 3Io5 All 6887 1875 1896 7571
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1889 7i35.
There remains in the wheel 500 ticke,s--the
gain of 'hs wheel this day is dollars 3975-vcry
few tickets fos sale
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COPY.

I Se secretary Of t5e Navy to tic P,esident.
Na'y DEPARTMENT, Els. zprik, 1876.
HAVING chained sight of the bill nov,
before the Senate, en;i,uied, An aef in addi,;
on 20 an act. entilu.ed, An al supplemeutarv
to the ats providing for aaval peace establish
ment and ior other purposes" lose no Tine
/" informing yon tina, under the Restrictions of
S"en an aet OF Congress, the Chesapeake az con
templaied by you. cannot be sent 10 the Med.
terranean. The proposed a3, among other re.
gu'a,ions, contains this proviso viz " tina, ,be
""oie number OF able seamen, ordinary cearneu
shd boys. shall not exceed 925" AS we have
at this time in actual service, 1890 aSle seamen.
ora,na'y seamen- and boys. if this bill should he
passed I'M" law, We cannon consistently w,,L
IT'S restfiaions put in commission anothrr r.;
gate Instead of INCREASING rhe number Of men
III service, we shall be under the necessity of 20
ducing the number To 925
IL Congress will agreeably to the recor,r,e,
! dasi>n contained IN your message of the IA h
| April 1870, revive the Mediterranean fund al
appropriate part thereof Co the ,,nrpcscs of
rite navy, and will moreover augr,e,:, The NAM
Der of ssalaen thar may be emplayed to 1901
'nen the flgsse. the chesapeake nay be pu, IN
commission and sent 10 the M.Ai;errsr-.,,, a.,
der rhe authority of,aw-ve otherwise .hau ,,n.
! ue abe 10 send Que this flisa,e until the ,e,,,.
Of rhe vessels ordered ho.,.c by my ,e,,er IS 80
18th OetOber, 1895. '-'>
The Mediterranean fund has been revived /:
bet cor stess did not deem it exp,i:ent to ab6yo
p'iGie any part of il to the purposes of the na
| Wy; neither did they perceive the necessity of
anln"rls'ng the President 10 employ more Than
925 men. Tae Chesapeake of coursc cannon he
manned un;ii 6t5 men of thc Meai err mean
sqaaoron S"aH return to the United States IL
iEmentcc h.f = La.
er had not been entrusted 70 The p,es;ds,,, -
as 60 have enabled him to send on. NOT univ rio
chesapeake to the Mediterranean, bur a eois,,e
tent force TO PfoIe& our harbors from The hn.
initiating aggressons to which they are ar p,e.
sent exposed. --Bah. 4nie1icani f'o
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NAVY DrnAnrMsNr. Die. Anril 1sn6

NAVY DEpARrMsNr, 21st April, 1906.
HON. j: TURNER. Chairman
q G nsmit'ee eft5e Seta.e,
49,, ave ms moHient received your letter of
'ni' morning requesting my sentiments of the
navy peace es'so:isl,ment bill now before the
senate. and propnsirg to me thes, questions.
VIZ. :" Is II Corrsa -" Are any alteration, or
amendments rel"isiIel And if SO, wha,!"
WIZ 'ut P'+snnng to judge Of The correa.
ness OF 4 bal sanctioned BY the II ,use Of Repre-.
sentanves, Won d only take the liberty of send
ing TO you herewith copy of note this day
transmitted b. ne to the President.
have The honor to be,
Kespca!ully, sir,
Your most obcdient servant,
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VA Ou.Sh troops stu remained lii the interior.
Boston pap.
India 7Iade.-The trade os neu,raIs, particp.
iarly thar of the United States with India, has
been made u subject of debate in the British par
hamens.. Lord Castlereagh. in the debate, no
pea ms N'Jes,y'a Ministers would proceed in
nose important negotiations with the United
o'a.es' WIN all that temper and forbearance
winch was due 10 a country whose interests had
been so long connected with ours; and at the
same TINE with tina, irmness and decision which
were Que TO the rights and interests of Great
britain 1t was mentioned, in this debate that
the English Eas, compaay's charter mad now
only seven years 20 run.--Bost. Gen,.
letter from respectable commercial House
IN Antwerp, dated March 18th, to a House in
inns city, gives the following list oe new dulles,
winch 1t is aided, had ooc asioned a preas api-
ta',on among the merchants there:
Cohse' Antwerp W.T.. z 1-2 s,ivers per Id.
2uSarr raw. II ditto 100 ID.
Dir,o. claysd, GO ditto ditto
Pepper, 7i-4 d.to dino
Cocoa, IN dino d.,o
Tea, under the value of4
francs Per'b. 10 1-3 ditto ditto
Ditto, which exceed the value Of 4 f,snc. an
addition OF 10 per CT. on the value
Cotton, $40 s.;,,a..u
hast-indla muslin and coarse spun cotton.
suitable tor lamp and candle wick have been pro
hio'ted, and spun cotton Of fine quality. pavs
: duty of 8 10 siivers uer ID.
:, NIRANDd.--We learn, (says the Boston
Nes,srtory) by the way OF Havana, that Mi
fanoa has made good his landing on the Spa.
ms" IVA anne where, we know not) and has been
joined by $500 colanials. -rrhis is mere renor,
we presume.l
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The official account of the capture of the
Cape of Good Hope. had reached England. Il
was said Mr. Tierny was to be appointed Go.
vernon. In the capture the Dutch has. 700 men
Killed and wounded; the British 80 A body
or Dutch troops still remained in the interior.
Boston pap.