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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-21
$40 Reward.

- uitimo, aiaTge BAf HORSE wears old last min"
n"s d'ase mead, star in the loTeheaG small wbite
Po on ,"e nose, shot switch tail, white hind foot
Ioasny owing 10 his having The sprineba- HAVING heep
PSlp"liy used rs work horse his shoulders how tbe
@ ns %, tue e"idri6VeTy thin. Le above Te,ynrd 10
seneI WIN all iesa charges will be paid TO any ueIson
MIo VIII denver The said ne living tlr,s mics
De'o" A~chau%s Ferry i'll POwlaian county
WILLIAM SCOTT
~ Atthe time the above horse was stolen I,r.. s,
ei!oIse was soen from one my neighbours (sunnosn
oy me same persona The day pIevons 10 ,Is ~, n.y.,
lhs stoie white man, about six Zee; h,h ss,d oe
"a, nai ot Young appearance, seen ,nrkg ,,out in
49, III company win negro Ina n rndrr
rey suspicious circumstances, who IL is sunnnsrd -
Cciobrr m muses. W. S.
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{ 400 Reward.

ID ANAWAl from the subscriber In York djst,;rt
Saiol'na, IN october 1915, negro GEORGE 5ise,d
OF inches high about Is ~ years age black CEN.
p'eNioh' Down look. He was raised In VIRGINIA nr,e
ihenmond. aud purchased from Dr. Boyd. expect hr
fas GOT bsck To Richmond Peter sbarg where he ore,
PASSED n free man. aud hired himself In tavern for
ohe e lie ncy be taken up and sold or he NAV hire
nisen Oh board # some vessel. The above reward will
-'.n 70 an person whs will arprclrnd and secure
han AZ ANY js snd give information Nv letter 50 that
~ - ma. JOHN :. BrEIrE<. -
I'LL
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6 90 ReWarA

q hNANAf Hom the subscriber, OH the Iarh Julyl,et
- negro man ny the name of JOHN who ,n,rc,i,1.
O1'S hliseh JObn Marshall. He Is of n .lI,.,, ~
p,eAon carpenter ny trade, aud has no DOM, ,,a
''i.sSt o" ioT nee man, as he Is q srnsnlr al 80,
az Ie.Io" ne = about feet or u i4rEes liet =,
has very particular mark his meck nndrr H. 49,,
Jaw "h'Gn ne Sdys was ocoasiOned b. bum wren lie
@ w. ~ S,'eip 20 ~ any person who will lodge - "a
eo ~ ei9 JHi' :" hat get hin agsn-and If hrourtt
10 my residence "oad he willing TO defIay All
As II Is some tim. since beard of .ij
nave wy Jason to believe that be- is tking a,on.
haieigi, ftersbnis OF i,cimond John has a v,Iv s,,
iooh ana MAJ easily he known BY the marx "n HE 2
THONGS MAEKts
:. !t.vfu
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Stock & Real pronnrtv

D. Thursday iAe l3th N0De'75er az iar-if not The
- nest IAN Gay viii be 81 Il the premises wilma
DE TRACT OF LAND iU Cumberland county ON ri
WatsIs OF Muddy Greek, mics from Gainesville ON ,hr
I0au ltauis irom that p re TO Cumberland Courbouse
tract OF land CONTAINS AIS acres 1870 OF which is bea
WY tnhered, Inc balance well ana in good order
oF tafihhg IL hasa conf riablc dwelling .ho,se kuc
en- aEd all Necessary hnnses for a family new and in
GOOD cIdef-a goof orchard, barn, tIiresInp mar,nr
esc-A good crop of wheat will he sowg this fall Pas
session given oIi5 he DAY of sale.
lENMS-O1F third of the purchase money To he oaid
on tue hrs OF Sarch neXt balance IA Two equal ANN
alpayneus hereafter deed trust on the uroperty
TO secure the payment will be required.
AZ the saic time will he sold credit oil ~ inontbs
an lhe si9eh OF HORSES. CATTLE, HOGS, plantation
utensils crop Of cOru, fodder &C.
r.u, PETER sTRATON.
zen 'ieau, O''o'er !. 4i-w6w
4 AHDS iNo LOTS FoE sALr.-Thr subscriber l. an
- lnoflscdby William c. Williams Esu. TO disuose of
the following property, viz -,
Lot NO. $50, in the City OF Richmond with The DUEL
iinghoGse aud improvements thereon ''
fa;t OF Lot No i5I M the City Richmond win Ee
ed by iir. Burwell "P'
-FOUR acres of meadow Land the Run near the Poor
house, IN Richmond, adjoining FaSbeadeT
louT Lots IN nuvas Addition to lie City az Picb
mond-NOs. 25G, 257 261 and 2GJ--
ana the Estate on lanes River in the county OF Goocb
idh' dDont two miles above the court house cOuuonIv
known blythe maine If Litie Greek.
ne tei ms may he known, upon application 10 the sn
soIlDeT' irving III fredericksburg, to Thomas Iavor
ESQ. ~ Richmond. JOIN W GgFET''
JHiy Is. on ..
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Twenty Dollars RcwoY0

1 aNA"Af from the srbscIihcr on Monday tb. tc,h
= ius' negro man named WILL but generDItv cs,i
Gu bifty or Biffy Moody hired HIM az The rs,n,enn
meht OF ibe year rom Kemp Charles of York c.lnt, H.
was taken possession OF the 9Th inst l., he Me,t -,
the Richmond Cianrery District by virtue of an ori
NC ohaicefy Co"tt1i Williamsburg hired him of Al,
tns SAD MARSHAL on tie I2t ms for The re-.
nc aoFr reward viii be paid deiiverinphi,nto ~.
get hun AGAIN. '" !" J"''' 80 that
ahe"t feet 6 or uches high talks cuck with
Sd'H"e' ne - st"plags 10 hts speech IL IS uroirhI
me rs ~ Di dbont Williamsburg am told lie has me
'her there OF ba' he is somewhere ia York comnIv
June 30 ~ TURNER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-21

TRE1SGhY DEF1IRIIgENT June mn. lsI3.
NOTICE. is hereby gwen, that Meeting OF The Com
l. msSiOueIs OF the SINKING fuud. heG on the nth
day at March, 1917 II determined that the nrovtsi
ohs of the Act, entitled An At provide ir y, IT,
dempiiOn Of The public debt" passed rn the I'd da, of
March, lSlT. slOnld he carried into thrct IS FAR a. lie
same might he practicable; aud that IL puT suaIce of te
saidTesoutiOn. Julius u. DaBdridge casitr of The m
OF discount ana deposit al Richmond has bern appointed
agent under the sHreTineudance OF tie Secicfary al m
treasury 10 make p" rhaSss OF stock Of the United States
hin The limits p' e. ;rbed by law. and To whom, a
peISos ueshO"' o. aipOsiha OF the stock Will Aae az.
pl!eatioh. WILLIAM ~. CRAWFORD
1nne2a. Igtf ,r~r,ysr,,,r H., II :, -
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ocirber
A0NQ s. Negrocs for SaIe

NJ AANA ~ "N % HOSS AOE SAAc.
"a LILLE SOLD by the subscriber. on .satHrd0y the
lSt Gdy OF NOreia5tT near the premises 10 The
est "io"ef, hS PLANTATION lying in the county of
co"a"ta; miles from Gainesville and from Nudd,
SseA Mlis ADJOINING the lands Captain Mickleberrv
noH"tee and otncrs containing acres of land one
hltd "i "hich II ~ woods, aud well mbered The i'm
po'ee,s are good clearinghouse, barn with atresb
s ae.;pe ahI othrt necessary out honses-in pOint
OF water this land is excecd hy any IN lis nrIelor
mood ~ is deemed unnecessary say any thing about
M, 10 II u presumed those wishing purchase
wtil view tbe same on the dav sale.
WI DC soid Ut the same time aud place. 10 likely
Me- hot~>, CONSISTING principally ofmen.
ne terms nfSac will be one half cash and the a.nee
in twelve months " ''
= No gentleman need make application TO bny the a.
pote properly privately rs am determined to EXPOSE Nh.
s"Ine 70 phDic anction. WILLIAM BONDUKANr
Nrdm
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ENok SALE--Hy Hog Lsta"d Esfofe, in abd npon
James River in the county OF Surry containing ao,
15oo acres inns Estate has ranked among the brs
upon ihs river, aud for the purposes Of stock farm il
caunOi he eXceled- ~ "
ug State QHaTTieS and Lands in the county OF pncS
nghdIn, about 60 miles above Richmond near Ial,rs M
yer, contains 2jGacTes needony add that this s ron
sldered Of incalcuable value
IWeFty thousand 5cres Of LoRd in the county of
PdTck, embracing the iorks NJ the Lutte nan Eiver
ihc improving navigation OF the Roanoke must
make this property very valuable
About IirO NitNdrCd and FiifV .frres AT Westbam
ls ~ tile head Ofthe turnpike, about miles above
the city '
Also, Square Of L0fS acres in rear of INV resi-
dsiee between and streets, just at tue entrance of
the Ncsiham Turnpike into the city.
70" piticulas terms, apply 10 Carter b. Page Esq OF
" iht s"usCiiDeT' THOMAS MtiSON.
. 80 n. H-lf
RtNi tNOGIiO POR LBAsB.--i vail rdsc for q 3 on
- years the above IescrH situated IN the cnntty Of
AUeHaTe, on one OF tie principal roads ffoiu Noh 10
S0nt ~ neatly equal distances rom Orange conri.house
ana Cbarl-tisvie, SAL 10 miles. BeNlscpgtO j. cousd
eieaau eNceilert stand or pubic house. u lies in
hedtby,and ch pait ~f the country where every thins
necessary FOR snc establishment may he obtained -
R0oHteini5-- Moreover there will be attached TO the IA
NeIn probably one hHHdrc9 acTfs % arabic laud
Cbnsidefdbic adons making To tho BUILDINGS and
WI De cnspleicd sometime tnsfai. Possession may
NC haa ist DAY Of January, ISIS Apply to
CTsfie mn. AtbemoyJc, HNgpst IS. 2o.f
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" EcnoES tOR SALE.-I.il he sold 10 Ihc h.0LrsI
bidder on Tuesday the 2sih of October If Gair Oh
VS. me next 'iF DAY, the Of Mr. Georgc Al
III tne GOWN of Falmouth (wiIhin one mile of
- ,,'chsDu'g) between forty and INV EEG ROES
20 "ney ana IS valuable any Virginia ancun them
a~ OF !"nnS nen,ab the number OF young
"onh an excellent seams ress mos; dc,,erous
servant about is years old some boys and iris ard 80
of age. N'' @""u YEARS
Terms Of Ssle-Cesh or Stock i'm eithertbc pant .,
virginia. or Farmers Bank Of Virginia
r-b7,,,.,,.... NM.H. FiTZHUGH.
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30 AikeIy MegYoes

NNtie 9th day of December uext y, f,. So, r.
~ ~ arI'rhsbnrg. will be sold ut public anctsn IiFTy
LlNELf sLAyl y The safe will cont,, nee AZ 40 ,rs
lsrhS tish The negroes will he paid for IS t,,v are
struck OH I" The pui chaser-vhen Bills of sale m s
even II required: The notes ofinc PaaA Of he f,,id
will be received in payment. 49," ''S"'i'''
TaGquier. Oct y. '' az ~ I'm IN
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Hand for Sale

HE subscriber will self part OF the tract Of land on
witch ne resides Say about three hundred acres "
Al asreeahe ne'ghborhuod and 10 be AS belhy
as any III virginia The buildings aye very Comfortable
peIhs ehuiey new-and consist OF a dwelling bouse
hGheh smoke house tao small barns carriage house
S'dD'e &C ana all other Necessary omhomses To auy
mend an examination of this Iand-atacbed IN viii T.
suIcent quantity OF excellent swamp for mradows NC
VIII he qniieliberai, and made known by gpuIi
Tt -, u ..ll s'"ssIihcr' ARMiSTEAD RUSSELL
Ine to'ldse vet IL. AFT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-21

I UNIVERSITY OF TuE STATE OF NTW wong =
me Lectures ont several branches ofmedical sci
ehee dsVcred IN the College Of ply scians ana Sugeons
III me cry OF NewYork, all commence ON The first Mo,
gay IN November next, The College in Rarcaystrse,
Ut. hosack on the Theory Practice of Physc ana
dren. ' "Au ehii-
DR.. Post, on Anatomy, Physiology and Snrgery.
DIR. Uneven, on Chemistry and aiaieTia Medic.
neTaiOgy, and Botany. o. "
D.. Hamersley, an The Clinical Practice or Medicine
nr' Mot on The PRINCIPLES ana Practice ut surgery
Or. Francis the Institutes OF Medicine and Mc;,o,
jurisprudence.
ny order, J. W.FRANCIs, ". n. Registrar.
II For the infoTmat0H Cfhs frgBds Of ,.,s iniyery
WIN reside IN distant paris Of tie rniom II may kerbe
slated, that by the AID OF The public ga;urr Of
New 10Th, aidne honorable Reacnts the uuircfs!ty
the college cdiiite Slice the Iat ssesion bias been aug
meuicd 10 double its former size.
September II. ANN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-21

~ LssiECES Edmund Hord, james flofd, sen. John
" hord, WIN. Iiord, Henry Chandler * lila his
wife, danes Uord, ir. Sally E. Iiord Patsy l. n, ri
POLY Ann Hord, andJesse H0rd, ir chdrcn Of Jesse
tord, SEN dtccased)--IOu will please lake NOTICE
that shdli proceed "a take the depustous captain
dncls baThes and oilers, at the house Mr. Jcn
nmes jeries, u the county Oi Charlotte on SAT ,day The
32d day OF November neat between the hours Of In the
morning and IN The aieTuoon read as eyide in
sni now depending in Charlotte court in whic, I'm,
p'iinilh ana on are defendants at which time aud p &c
You may ATTEND ~ you pedse. ROBERT SITNDEES
October H. A. 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-10-21

'F'hb ANNUAL MEETING NJ tie Sforkhoid,rS in ne
- HOd1fC SEGREGATION Company, will take place in IN.
town IF iaiiiaX on the 18th Monday in October next
day previous thereto.
CADwALLADER JONES, President.
Halifax, N. c. August ~. si.tNO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-07
BALTIMORE, December so.
FROM NEW FANS

We have correctinielligence from New
Orleans TO the lst inst The Venezuele-
an privatcer Jupiter, had captured, with
in pistol shot OF the Balize, the Spanish
brig La Regina de los Angles, and the
Spanish schooner llipolita, both bound
from Campeacfy to New-Orleans. The
crews of the two vessels were landed. ex-
cept the captains, who were detained ON
board the privateer. In consequence of
tins understandable outrage, committed
within the jurisdiction of the L. States, I'm
violation of their neutrality, Commodore
Patterson had taken prompt measures 10
capture and bring in the privateer. The
New-Orleans Gazette remarks upon the
occasion, that, " anxious as we are for the
success of the Patriots, we are not less
anxious that they should be taught TO res
pect the laws and dignity Of the United
States"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-07

Nov. II -Yesterday the King received
in the Hall OF his Throne, Ocputation
from the House of Peers, who presented
an address to his Majesty, congratuaiing
him on the increased tranquility which
pervaded the country. aud on The happy
marriage of one OF the Princes.
Nov. S.-An English Colonel was this
day thrown from his horse, on the Boulc-
wards, and died instantly.
Among the celebrated strangers. recent
y arrived in the capital, is Mr.. Bell, the
Scotch surgeon, whose works on anato-
my are so much admired.
BY the Gazette of Cadiz, it appears that
Moorish corsair has captured Russian
vessel loaded with salt, bound from Ali
cant; and a Prussian vessel with cargo
of marble, bound to Lisbon; both have
been carried into a Moorish port. The
chastisement inflicted by LORD Exmou,h.
on these pirates, appears not To have de
TERED them from their piratical course.
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Charleston, JaDua,y /.
LATE FROM FRANCE.


Capt. Mathewes, of the sclir. Mary
Ann, from Nanfz, has favored us with
file OF Paris papers TO tlie 10th ofNovem-
her, from which We have made few
tsenslations for this mornings Courier
Capt. NJ. Informs us, that the markets for
provisions of all kinds, were extremely
high Rice in Paris Sl2 per cwt. a few
days before he sailed, commotion oc-
cured at Paimbeuf. owing to the high
price of bread, in which the mob broke
open the granares, and distributed a
quantity of grain. Several persons were
~ consequence put into prison: among
Them, the Commissary Of police. The
harvest ofgrain and wine had totally fail
ed in all parts Of France: and the most
serious apprehensions were entertained.
Brandy at Nantz, 10 francs per ,elf. a.
bout 81 80 cts. per gal. Rice S. 40.
Transitions from or Pnpers ~ the sIary-6u
PARIS. Nov. 13.
II is said that the Duke OF WELLINGTON
is expected in a few DAYS AZ Park. Ills
Lordship would previously make a short
journey to Brussels.
Among the persons of distinction. who
landed some DAYS since at Calais. was the
son cfthe celebrated Franklin.
Ills Royal IIigfness the Duke Of K emf,
arrived At Brussels 10th November, under
The name oftbe Count Of Dublin.
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intersstin cases OF protests ofioreign bills
of exchange.
The Senate adjourned to Thursday.
Thursday, Janaa,y2
MIR. Mason ofVirginia, resumed his seat
this day, from which he had been some
days absen. on leave.
The resolution submitted by Mr.. No
J's on Tuesday. respecting the division OF
a proportion of the quarter sections of the
Public Lands, was considered and agreed
TO.
The Senate went into the consideration
OF the resolution Offered! hy Mr. Sanford,
on Tuesday, TO inquire into the expedicn-
cy OF establishing by law uniform rates
% damages and interest, in cases OF pro-
tests oi' foreign bills OF exchange.
i.r. Sanford Submitted II few remarks
10 shew the competency ofihe government
toregusate the amount o.! protests i'll the
cases specified in The resolution, and the
necessity ofproviding some uniform rule
ona suaicetwhich varied now so much in
tie different courts OF the Union after
which. the resolution was agreed - with
ont objection.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-11
JANUARY II, 1917.

he Committee of t!Ie House of Representa-
tives, to whom was referred 50 much of the
PRESIDENTS message as relates to the re-or-
ganization and classification of the Militia.
ana ana inc report OF the Acting Secretary of
War, ofihe 18th ut report herewith bIlIfor
that luruosp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-11

people jealous OF their liberties, and who
DoaStot government which executes ITS pow
css with the least possible sacrifice ofludivi-
dn9i rights. An encroachment upon .nItsiuuai
rights forms no part ottheir system III Is not
consumption which withdrdyS from an anN-
lous parent SON for whose morals he fears
more tnan for mis- life. Ii is not Persian or
:nrk'>n mandate TO educate the youth within
me pnriieu> OF acorrupt court, hut system
IS purely republican in practice as in princi-
The means are furnished by the govern
men', anu tie American youth are called upon
20 uuaiHy themselves under the immediate in
Specton OF their .pareuts, or of tutors chosen
by their parents for the sacred task of deteu-
Ding the liberties OF their country.
S.tnough the system of general Knox, wide
~ ttters from that which has been reco men
ded by the committee, his opinion Of the es-
iects To he produced by il is conceived TO he
more particularly applicable to the latter. " if
me united States, saNshe," possess the vi
gor OF mind TO establish the first institution for
the military instruction Of the youth, il may
reasonably he expected to produce the most
unequivocal advantages. y glorious national
. spirit VIII be introduced with its extensive
TRAIN Of political consequences. The youth
VIII imbbe a love Of their country, reverence,
obedience 10 its laws, courage and elevation OF
mind, openRess and iiberality Of charac;er, ac-
compauied by a lust spirit of honor. Ia addi-
non 10 which. their hodies will acquire a ro-
business, greatly conducive 10 their personal
happiness while habit. with its silent hu, Ell
rcaciors operations, viii durably cement the
system"
That the House may possess the information
necessary 10 act upon This important subject,
ine committee respectfully recommend the a.
oopt'on of the following resolution
ftesoirsi, That the Secretary of War be re-
qrired 60 prepare and lay before this House,
At the next session of Congress, a plan for
the military Instruction Of all the youth of the
United States, in the way which is best calcu-
lated for the purpose, with as little injury
possible 20 the ordinary course of education.
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AIRS OF PALESTINE,



ss'nmcr's hna c;oId ,hat, slowly rising holds
Tue srecldae i,lnprs, in iisruslsins ,olds
iiiou1h n'er "a. rides OF us laundering breast
The kiHs 81 ierrOrs iifls his lightning crest;
fieAs'd ve hehe!d, wien those dark folds Wc md
fiiisd VIA the golden light, that glows behind
50, when oac language bound Tie human race.
On Shii1;r's p,aiu. ru;nd Babel's mighty base
SiOOhiiiy lose tae minister OF wrath
Ngfk i.As liis nova d-Sr rct.Ns was his path
THAT iuocr ~ss Blasted - the touch of Heaven;
Ji,i, hand was iur-t--ihat race asusder driven
frt, roahd the Avengers brow, tiaI fsOwn'd ahove
flai p" Mercy 'heaias-ti la,nneat light Of Love
~ was not lo>t ihomsh busy DiscOrd iiun.
Rcpdisifc accents nom each Earring tongue;
All MAS not lost for Love tie han twin'd.
And Mercy G,OPp'd II, 20 connect mankind
One ue, ihst wiads, with soft ard sweet controut
Its sllkcn hbfgs round Tie Yielding soul:
Binds nan 10 man. soothes Passion, widest STRIFE
Ana, through The may IA byiinths of life
supplies iaitliiul clue, TO lead he lone
Anu weary wandciert to his Fathers throne.
That tie is UHSirh. How supreme her SWAY,
How ioveii is the Power Install obey
Dhnh MATER trriables at her thrilling shock:
her voiceis echoed by the desert rock;
tpf her, the asp withholds the sting of death
ana ndtes his tlngs. but To inlide her breath /:
The ioTdiy lion leaves his lonely lair
Aud csorchiug, listens when she treads the air
And uian. py Wilder impulse driven to ill.,
tstaIi'i. aid lei by this Enchanfrcss still.
WHO ne'er has islt her hand assuasiyc steal
Along his heart That heart will never feel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-11

10 We0mWas referred so much of the Presi-
cent Message as relates 10 the rc-organi-
Zation or Classification Of the Militia OF the
United States-(M Harrison, Chairman)
JANUARY II, 1917.
The Committee of the House of Representa-
tiVeS; to whom was referred 50 much of the
PRESIDENT message as relates to the re-or-
ganiIation and classification of the Militia.
ana the Report the Acting Secretary of
war, or the 18TH nit. report herewith bill for
that purpose.
The organization Of regiments hriralcs and
divisions, has been adopted by the committee
IN opposition 10 very high authority. because
IT IS the one which las heretofore been used
III AL the states and because Il appeared bet
ter suited TO the tactics OF the present dav
than the new complex system OF die LEGION re-
commended by General Knox, in his report OF
1879. "
The mode Of classification contained in the
Dill mas been frequently recommended in The
Reports OF Committees Of the House and IN
u0se OF the Department of War
me eHects Oh tins plan will be felt only
when the militia are called into the service Of
me Onited States, and will not affect the con-
stituiIOn OF the corps, as Il now exists f1rthe
ordinary duties OF muster and discipline-the
advantages ola system that will bring INFO the
same corps for the duties Of tie field. men Of
he same age and vigor, and throw tic burden
81 military duty upon that class of citizens
"h0 would be enabled 70 perform il with fe,y-
cr personal sacrifices were the motives TO its a
dopti0n.
The iuni0r or middle class win be cOnDosed
Vt iRcn who have small families, or those vim
have none WHO are ia the full enjoyment Of
bodily strength and activity, aud whose minds
VIII Dc mere easily excited ~ military ardor
and the love Of glory, than those Ola more ad-
Vapced period Of life.
So ie performance of the duty ASSIGNED
them, the committee prs grcsscd thus far
without dihiculty hut fhcy considered their
task ~ ltirtiy commenced. An organization.
h0weyer perfect, is but "a single sfrn towards
tie ftsitabie 0bieCt-t!Ic great difficult, 10 he
ereo9ntercd, !. 40. application Of system OF
sciplnecr military Instruction. to 4 Great
population scattered over an immense Terri
tory.
The accomplishments this object fooce IS
evidently rot within the power of ihe govern
nitn' To Instruct ;be present militia Of tie
counts &C. aDy uscfnl extent. would require
& lafg"g plrii9n Of iheir time tl.da thev' can
bosNhiF - are ironi iiic duty Of pr0vidin- for
thcif tnnttes unless they arc literally naid 49,
10 pavtitm, would absorb ali the fc;ources
OF TIC triton. The alternative appears 10 be
toHifeet thc efforts Of the n1vcrf. nent 10 IN
strhct srca portion Of ilc militia as their
Ilcans viii allow, and which world pfodncefhe
post beneficial result upon the whole mass
leaving 90 the efierts " another system lie
gradual IL; iuctiOn OF hose military acduire-
mcfits. which. 10 a republican e0verpn,ent H.