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Fresh FLOUR.
HAkDWAKt., CUILEkl &c.
GEORGE ENGS,

GEORGE ENGS,
NJ. no, 7hames.sv.
HAS Just received an extensive Sup
4, Il ply OF the above article. and now offers for
.a'e very complete assortment, at wholesale aud
relar' on The most reasonable terms. June 28.
iSAAL DOVE "A
IL ESpECTFULLY informs bis friends and ~.
IA pubiic, thai he has removed from Yeurpr,, to
nos,on. aud has taken the elegant Mansion. House
o' iSte DR. WARREN, in 6ehorls;reet, where
nc u n'w ready 10 receive his former friends and
e.r 'rrs, and such strangers as choose to favour
nun "Nt TIER company The House is large and
epn''a9dous. aud situated in one OF the pleasautest
s"ee,s N town, and within three minutes walk Of
STAG tse0 and the whole seat of mercantile bust.
NesG. r't
nm Sc perssns who favor him with their custom,
may 9epend upon having excellent accommodation
anu the bcst atten lion paid - them.
Boston, Nov 81, 1915
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81 Isfersburgh, Rn'sa, Ocf. II.
Onthe 5th Of September, 5. the great
and venerable city Of Casan, was nearly re-
duced to ashes. A fufions storm rendered
oil attcmplsto extinguish tbe flames frnit!ess.
Above 1000 houses and 81 churches, were a
prey 10 the flames. iEbcaieh depot OF rner-
chandizc is also destroyed wi,h all the goods
il contained almost all the public buildings,
the buildings within the fortress, &c. The
unfortunate inhabitants have made tents in the
plains near the city. This dreadful oatas'ro-
phe was caused by the fire in % hours.
The storm threw 6rebrands through several
streets.
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TaMa6le frqperty---50r sale.

uIHH07e .JW VIZ.
THE subscriber. expecting to remove frou, this
town, offers tor safe. the HOUSE, in Thames.
street, in which he now live, with the LOTS adion.
ing. The situation is cen,ra-t has an advantage.
uos Front on THames-street, and a VERY extensive
southern front. Posse sion of the House will be
given neutrality-suspicious. Of the Shop, will oe
given on the 10Th day Of April next F.
. Tie viii also sell the L0rS adjoining the Estate OF
the late George Champln. Esq They are very con-
venien,lv situated for House Lots-almost in the
centre OF the town.
He will also lease, either for three, or five years
his EARN. on Sachntast point, in tile town of
hbddietoan--,his Farm is very valuable, and very
well known. For terms apply to him. s-ei.'i
-ra .-Is NATHL HAZARD.
tS,rbo-t fbis
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IA dreadful explosion took place in London
ON the 18Th ul.. by The bors,ing Of a Steam
Boiler, used by Msssrs Constradt and Co.
sugar refners, Well-slreet, in a new process
lately discovered for the quick refinement OF
Angsr. The explosion carried, in the awful
crash, utter destruction TO tho concern, and
buried In the heap OF ruins il produced, the
bodies of more than twenty persons nne
only Of this number were extricated from the
ruins with life. The loss Of properly b csI-
mated at $4,000 pounds sterling.
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NEW CAlkhfNt4 MAGhi!NE.
t "a Il CUS1AiL's .iGiii,.
db subscriber inicrms The public, a. has, in ad.
di,ion Ia hi' tcva'er machinery, e,cctcC r new
machine for carding Y,oi Ct the 6ncs, qualtyt and
viii be able in fu;0re to have wool, o. an grades,
cardcd in tho best manner. ,fif - lt'
lie also Continues the coics,g and finishing Wool
en- Cloths, as usual. LS.wls, Will. manufacture
common or metlnp Wooi in,o tliics, esit,ne,s, Cas-
snneres, Flanns's, Sc &c ON veiy e sonable terms
While the subscriber thanSs his numerous srerds
and customers for the many favors received, he
takes the Liberty of urging the payment of ou,stand
ias accounts, multiplicity of which are now un.
on settlcdhis books. AMeEL CLARKE.
Psrrsnoufh, Juyo, 1918
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The Mint in London has been destroyed by
Ere; the loss estimated by the destru :,ion OF
Ibis national establishment is put down st
itom 60 10 80 thousand ,poud sterling. "a
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se.pss To satisfy Mortgage rEt3
CronE, NO. -, Bannister s-whsrfs late belong.
~ ing 10 william C. Burroughs being the lower
..ere on the south side OF said wAssf For partieu.
FRS apply to lii.f'a, CONSTANT TABER.
" .T.se ~ .rs ntsa ,ft ~ tlh ~
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Uhieh are eeie6yufed for tie cure Of most Gis-
eases 10 stieh he kuman-Lody is liable.
WEpARED ONLY BY THE SOLE PROPRIETOR,
Il. w. DYOTT, NJ. ID.
oaArpsos or rag LATE cELKBRArEp DR.. ROB-
EnTsds or EDsNpUncH
AND FOR SALE IN PHILADELPHIA ONLY, i
na} AT THE ~. ttst1s Ia,
Pf0PRIETOR'S HHOL REFILL
DRUG AND FAsdLY
i MEDICINE WAREHOUSE,
No i5S. North East Corner Of Second -s,d Race SITS
.7ad by retail If his agents nroaghouf
ne United Slafes.
Da. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated ST0MAcIiiC ELIXIR OF HEALTH
,CPvcs 81 So
One OF themost efijcacious medicines ever oiieieu
TO the public, for the speedy relief aud cureof opsi
nate coug1s,coIds consurptioas, tho hopping cough
astbnas, pains and wind 10 the stomach, removing
hsbtuL cosyeness, sickness At the stomach, dysen-
erios cholera morbus, severe gripings. the sum
mer bowel complaintin children, ac tff''
DIR. ROBERTSON'S H.
VEGE7HBLE NITROUS CORDThb,
OR, NATURES GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Price @,e doldr and .fjty cens
Is confidently recommended as The most effcacious
medlcne,ior the speedy relief and of all nervous
complaints, attended with inward weakness depres-
sion oil The spirits, headache tremor falntness, bys-
teric hts, debility, seminal weakness, geets, and
various complaints resulting from secret iTproprley
OF youth and dissipated habits, residence in warm
climates, the iumoderate use oftes, the unskilfui
or excessive use Of mercury, often destructive to
the human frame, diseases peculiar to females at
certain period ofiife, huor abus barrenness &c. &c
Under the dt nomination of nervous Disorders, are
included several diseases, of-the most dangerous
KIND, and ART so various, that volume would hardly
suffice to complete description Of them. 1t per-
vades, with its baeiul influence the whole nervous
system, ,wrhug the heartwi,h inexpressibe anguish,
and exciting the most dreadful suggestions OF hor-
ror and despair. 70 this demon have thousands fall
len sacrifice. in the d,eu transports Of its rage.
The most common symptoms of it's commencement,
arc weakness, 6atuence, palp,a,ons, wachfulness,
drowsness after eating, ,imid,y, flashes of Heat and
cold. nunbness, eTamp. sddiness, pains in the head
back and loins, hckup, difficulty Of respiration and
deg'nttion, anxiety, dry cough, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S =
CELEBRATED GoUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS,
Price one dollar. .t'
sale and tilectual cure for the gout, rheuIpa.
tsm, iumbago, stone and gravel, swellings, and
weakness OF the joints, sprsins, bruises. and all
knds o green wounds,l.e cra,np, pains in the head,
lace and body, stiffness Of the neck, chilbais, fro
. zen limbs. &c .Ir..| .s.a
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NDisceItanp.

Remarkable circumstance. There IS ID wo-
Tran now living near Miller's lane, in man
chester, with her J!Ifh husband! She is in the
10Th year OF her age, and was widow not
more than nine qveeks at ,ime--the last time
she became widow, il was only seven uveekf
She has had thirteen children---and what Is
more remarkable, she was mother of five Gail
dren, all born alive and baptised, before Sue
was fvyenty gears of age.--Lond0u haher.
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DIR. DIOTTS
PATENT ITCH OINTMENT,

fT'ee Su cfs. Per bor. r.r
for p'easantness. safety, expedition. ease and
certainty Is infinitely superior to any other. nledi
ciRe' Tor The cure o. that most d. g,eabe and Tor
menting disorder the Itch -
Dr DSorrs niatlible Tooth Ache Drops price
% ess ereas.sn E!e-wster, price SO CENTS . a SOW.
erelEn remedy ios all disorders of tue eyes
pr lissors celebrated Gout ami Rheumatic
Drops PRICE 50. The Vegetable ,aiu, "a Life p,icc
81 The Balm OF usria price s.. extracted from
an iseran plant for cutting defects of tie skin, ard
improving the complexion, Sc. Tie Restorative
Denti're, !or cleansing. Whitening and preserving
the teeth and gums. (pr,ce fifty cents per boxl
S'ueeiheseainvalusb,e medicines were mrs: dis.
co>ere upwards OF Sstvs M a.ire Tgs,sans, p.r.Sn,
hsye experienced their h~ppy and salu,s,y ,iise,,-
many OF whom from the lowest stole OF t,eir dsuF.
dcrs.
CT Take notice. ttsS each ani all The above r-rv.
inc redio mes are slsne,; tho outside itn
the signature OF The soie proprietor. TW n.o,. D.
E7' A fresh supply of toe shove Mani.
ciSrs just received. srd, fer ssle bv SAM.
UEL w. NlNSON, D-agc,,t, N-,rg7-i.
where pamphlets con,aining certificate. OF
cures &c. msy be had gta.s
Ntyf.', .sIr, ., is., "a
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DR.. ROBERTSON,S
PATENT STOMACHIC BIrTEHs,

Lr, 81 Price one d9for, p l.. ,..y.'
Or RoDenrsos's s,onsciuc B;tters, (price 9 l,)
which are celebrated for STRENGTHENING weak slon,-
achs' increasing the appctiteNd ain prev eniive
ana cure for The feierand agre, &c For ;he fever
and 'yuea masda prevail nj ihroughou, the south
ecn states, and so afctng to fam residing in all
low countries, redundant with marshes lakes, stag.
aa'ed pools, f'"rs &c. The- ccle ebrsted and uni.
Yersaly esteemed Besaitt, have sIrpasaed any remc
dy evef admins'eredfort the relie! and cure Of that
most obstinate opprcssor Of the h0n,an frame, num-
heF'eSs INSTANCES of their efficacy have been testified
Hiter the barks, ana various other ext prsscrp.
hons failed hey proved ul to the admiration
o, nose VINO experienced and Wilnsssed their happy
effects. 71 H7 -" ~
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JOB E.. TOWN SEND
JCSlAH C.. SHAW.

b" f's.' no. ll8, IhdmcS-strect, u
HAS Just received an extensive assortment cf A.
Ii mercan supc ine Vellum And other PAPE.k,
and pa,est account BOOKS, of all descriptions.
which he is determined to sell as cheap as can be
purchased in this state. l,- Oct. IL.
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En,. snL-

~,c,yporf. Oetotsr 4. 1915.
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q. DR.. ROBERTSON'S JI
lnialiible WORM DESTROYING LOyESGEs

Prize Hftg cents "a "'
miles
-, Ns'-Ihe common symptom. Of the
worms are, paleness eff the counlenance, d, other
tunes hnshnS OF the face, itching Of the nose, and
ABOUT the seat starting and grinding of the teeth in
seep' swe''ng OF the upper lip, the appetite some
times bad, at other times voracious- dis.
agreeable breath. hard sweIied belly, great thirst
en- urine frotfj and sometimes of whi,,sh color,
rieng or c,olic pains, an involuntary discharge Of
sah'a especially when asleep; ircquent pains in the
s,de' w''t dry cossh. and unequal pulse palpita
tons OF 'ne heart, swoomings, cold s,.e.ts. palsy
epiicPtic fits, &c.
Though numbcrlcss Medicines arc eStprcd for ex-
pe,hng and killing worms, none are equal in efficacy
10 DR. Rooertson's Worm Destroying 10 otcuges, they
arc mid IN the operation and A,ay be "a, en- 10 the
youngest infant with safety. f.t ,~sr,
DR, DYOTT's ,...,... ss...
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r'fce rs CTS large 5ores so esrys,
For the prevention aul cure of bilious and ina,ir.
nant ievers. t0'C jF
These Pills. if timely administered. viii remove
the causes which monty produce the yellow F,.
yer, Blliuns fevers, Ague and reye,, cholic pains
hatu'encles. ndigestons cos,iveness. h,pochondri-
ac and hyseric complaints s,ranguary, gravel rheu.
ma,ism and gout. 'fFE'
They are peculiarly serviceable in Female Dsor.
ders, aud especially in The removal Of those oostruc-
tons OF their complaints at certain periods. Bio.
DR.. DYOrT'S
PATENT lrCu oINTNrNT-
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ht'er,'semen;s corsFiorously Inserted at :, r-,s
D.. squire, flr three gesss-Gthers ia ~,
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TuN2l,
Prevention bettsr then cure.

sTOk the prevention and cure of R;'icus and
MalI2nant Fevers, is recommended Lees I'm.
dJiiious Pills '''-
The operation Of these pills is perfectly mild. GO
ton, and ofeverv age
Tree Worm DESTROYING Lo=en eea-A saf,. and
ehoctual remedy for DESTROYING and rxnel;ro,
worms IN children, and viii iure tie yourge9t
Iniant should no worms exist in the ba,ly hut viii
bowels. cru
Lee's Ehrir-A sovereign remeSy f,r Odds. Oh.
sn"te coughs, eatarrhs, asihmss sore throa,s. and
approaching eonsumpliors. siugle trial win prove
that 1t restores the determination If the Huis ~ he
surface Of the body, and brings on The cn,n,,o-,
heathul uerspiiaiion ''-i
ices Grand ResforaArs and Me- uope Coros,,l
-rroved by long snd extensive experience 20 h. a
mort valuable medicine in the cdre of Nervous de
orders, cnnnmpti1ns. IOwncss Of spirits loss sfsn
petite, impnrty of the biol hysteiieaI afFeetions
inward weakness, violent cramps in the limbs. r.,
axatioas, See. 60
Lees Genuine Essence anil Erract Of .Jhs-
ta'"- sat and efec'uaI rs-"edy fnr scute and
chronic rheumatism, Cont Rleu;rat;r CO.., -
w, ChIbIains, Sprain' Bruises, Pass m The face.
neck. NC. VIZ "'S'
Lee's hj.Al5le .qgue & Fere,. nyobs-P.r.be
cure ot AsGes, Remittent aud Intai fnitteaf Fe-
Never was m dicine oHcred tbst has o rreo,.,.
ands can testify ''''"
Iee's So,"reiga Ointment jort Ecl-WAn-
HANTEn 70 CUHf, by one application, free from
Mercury or any pernicious inrrefi.nt
lees Genuine Persian Lsffon.--Tbe psrs;or
Lotion opeia!' mildly without INV edinc ,a, nat
raj preparation which is essential 10 health.
Ire f'pe and DeR'''pe Cof7i 1'ftsfe-.-l,c, .rea.
diy removing Cons, Root aud Branch, vib1ofeig-
mr. pam. o."
Lee'e IooM .2cie Dreb.-Whioh gives in.t,ed;s,e
relicfin the most severe ips,ancrs
Jce'S O9mdSk I'm Sdi7e--Is recommended
Sparticuary IN la1ies) ~ an elegant and pleasant
preparation for chopped aud sore lips
Lec's Genuine Ere Wafe7.-A sovercign re,ntdv
Tor ell diseases Of the eyes, whether o,s eject of
natural weakre's of accident
lees hesiornnoe Yoof pe7valsr--J'i.;s ..eelIe,f
preparation comiortsaad Strengthens he auu.
preserves the enamel from decay, add e;sa.s.s arJ
wlitens the teeth "''
Aches. - 4''"'-
The above long established All ominenuV useful
isn Medclnes, continues TO be earthly pref,s,.d
and sold whole'ac Il retail. atthe (so,s, nrer -.
tors Dspensary, No. S., Hanover SIRE. yio,,oor,
aud sold by his appointment, hg
GEO. NJ. CARKiNGTON 4 O..
DyRprfs.s.
RIcnNoND.
CT Great allowance to those n,a, nrre!,s,c .,
sell again, sud window aud show bills iroisl,.d Co.,
0T To detect coan'erfsas, otse~vc eaeb s,,..f.
hiss on the outside wrapper, thf siyne.r-e ~
NOAH RiDGLFY.
(Lafe Dzichaek Lee e. G.
'~s ~ S@-w5&
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CHARLESTON. July 10.
FROM HAVANA

Capt. Anthony, of the sloop Jane, 6 DAYS
from sfiavanna, informs, that successor
to the Governor of that place had at last
arrived from Old Spain, with small con-
voy. having on board about 1900 troops -
The old story of shutting the port against
foreign vessels, had in part revived, but
there were no very great apprehensions
that 1t would be donc.--Capt A. sailed in
company with about 25 sui, including a
frigatc, brig, and armed schooner, bound
70 European Spain. A Spanish al gun
itrigate was consumed by fire, in the har-
Dor, on the 18th of July, occasioncd. it was
sad, by the boiling over of tar-kettle.
The market at HAVANA continued nearly
IN the same state as per former accounts
Muscovado Sug ,r, S12; Coffee, best. SIS
a ID Molasses, a 10 bits 2 kcg Flour.
Philadelphia, Si1 IL per b5l.
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CHARLEsToN, July 10.
FROM SOUTH-AMERICA.

We learn from Capt MArHEA. Of the
British schooner So. Ursuka, arrived here
yesterday from the West-Indies, that On
the 21th June last he was in Carabona, on
the Spanish Maine, about ~ leagues south
cast of Margaretta, where he saw and
conversed with General BoL1vAR. the
leader OF the South Ametiean patriot army.
Gen. b. informed him, that he had abonf
5000 men under his command, well armed
and disciplined. that his force was rapidly
Increasing-and that nearly all the effec-
tive men in the vicinity were ioinino b;s
standard Gen. b. was waiting the arri-
val OF General MARINo, his second in
command, who was shortly expected from
Guerra, with an augmentation Of 500 men to
MS force which had been recruited in that
neighbourhood when they joined him, ne
would Immediately proceed to the attack
OF Cumana, against which the most san
guins expectations were entertained of
success. 1t is the opinion OF |Captain M
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ST. SrEpHrNs- lime Z

OF. STEPHENS, June Z.
We learn from the most respectable au-
thority, that two OF the murderers of john.
son and M'Gasky have been given up, and
that diligence is promised on the part of
some of the chiefs, in experimenting the ba-
lance of the party. 1t is stated that the
Seminoies and some of the lower Greeks.
are determined on war, and have embodi-
ed $500 warriors to cut off the supplies of
provisions ordered up the Appalachicola,
for the use of the United States troops.
The most viglant measures are adopted
by the commanding general to ascertain
their real intentions, and to prevent the
commission of outrages on the frontier,
In consequence of the reports of Indian
hostility, the surveyors of the Greek lands
have suspended their labours, but, W. un-
derstand, under the security afforded by
military force, they are about -commenc-
ing.
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DOMESTIC.

PHILADELPHIA July II.
Brig James Coulter. Pelcg Hall, from
Havanna 10 days, to Mr.. John Coulter.
July 1st, his exce!lency Don Jose de CT
eeYueSos, captain general of the island of
CUBA, and Don Alexander Ramires, inten
dant, with 5000 troops arrived at Havana.
On the 4th July the Spanish frigate La
Atoch, was was to convey the late captain
general to Vera Crnz was burnt to the wa
ter's edge.
State OF the Market at Havana, all kinds
ct American produce low, Flour S13, cot
fee - -, prime white sugar S18, brown
from 9 10, muscovadoes from to y so.
MJlasses from 7 to So.
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Land FOR S.sLR
.Iuly2s.

Z ~ Virtn~ of decree ofthe Court of.he Uni
ted States for the fifth Circuit nd Virsin;,
District viii he sold at Public Auction ~ NrCJJI F,S
Ia.'ri an me town of Winchester 27tl, caV of An
gust next fiar otherwise the fair 'y the following
viz: 90 ~ ~ -s's' uee u,
THREE TRACTS. in the County of tr.4I,,.c,.-o,cor
Them containing $40 -2acres ;anoter 277 acres and The
third las acres. W '"s
81. SlA IRAcIS in the countyof Harly-one OF fhrn
containing 2oo67 acres, less and Stast,I mon M
east sHie ot the south branch of pufv nqc, neIud;n
the head OF the townnf Fort Run and Fuckers Ttin W.,
erso' sad south branch of Potowmack and t head c
North River branch of Great Cncr on. And four Of
uein t.ic o'hici includes the WARN SpRINCs) sit,,,f.
npsn watts Run, branch OF Great CaeaI.-or eoainn-
400 acres each. ' ''''S
me safe wil commence twelve ocrek an will he n
ecrtTi o twelve uoni,s oneialf OF M t.,rrase ma,
ney and OF two years 10 the o,hor half The Dt-,er
TO give boih and security ada decd Of ,r,,st uon tn6
lands 10 secure the payment Of the purchase money.
DANIEL CALL.
Executor oj ne list zsiy
and testament qC Pobeyr
ma, Means dcreGseG.
Jug IL 22--ds
u The Editor oftie Winchester Gaze,tp Is -e.,,s,e,i
TO publish the above until the day of sale ard ,,nsat M:
account to the Subscriber, in Richmond. for pa,,er
DANIEL. CALI.
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NoRFoLK, June 18th, 1916.

SIR, '""' '''''' ''iO'
had tie honor this day, of receiving your
letter OF the 3lstu't covering the resolutions of the
General Assembly of Virginia, approbatory Of
ny conduct during the late war with Great.Bri-
tain
In dong my duty only, to have acquired he
high distinctions conferred on ne, by that Honor
able Body, inspires feelings Of the most sincere
gratitude, and ardent devotion. Such distinctions
shall always consider, the most honorable re-
wards, which can be bestowed on citizen sol
der
The independent and noble. minded state of Vir
giDis, was as remarkable Tor her own iirmness and
patriotism in the late conflict as she has since been
Kind and asectionate TO her sons
FOR the handsome and complimentary manner in
which you have conveyed the resolves oi the Iegis-
lat9re OF nay native State, pray accept my thanks.
ana best wishes Tor your individual happiness and
prosperity.
lave the honor 70 be,
With great respect,
Your humble anh obd't scrv't
-. GEO. vi. BROOKE.
His Excellency
w G. NIcHoLts,
Govei7'er q pirsinia.
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HEADQUARTERS, y
SD MILITARY DEPARTMENT,
.Ns.o- York. .Jlk,Is % 1915 }

SIR,
have the honour to acknowledge the re-
ceipt OF yonr Excellency's letter of The SIst ult
covering certain resolutions of the General Assem-
bly, ct Virginia, approbatory OF nv military conduct
during the late war, in general, but more parteu.
iariy in the campaign oflSli-in which my gallant
associates in arms are included.
am most sensb!y alive to the good opinion rmv
countrymen of Virginia. state to which an.
proud to owe my birth, Il whatever ofzeal or patri-
otism, may be supposed to have shown IN the late
common struggle of tie Union. That these nv
humble exertons have attracted the notice an.I re-
ce'ved the appreciation Of the General Assembly q!
Virginia, IS To me-, proud distincon-one that win
bind me sill more strongly to those to whom was
before allied by common. i'sercs;s, principles and
nativity.
beg your Exee!ency to accept my best acknow-
Judgements for the very kind and hatteriae terms
~ which you have been pleased to communicate
the sentiments of the Legi3ature and believe me
to be, with sentiments OF the highest consideration
and respect,
Your Exceilancy's.
Very Cbd't and humble serv't
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Eis ExcelIency
w. g. NICHOLAS,
Governor Of yirgi1ia.