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SCHEMk

a asss5 f blsns, '',sso tickets. Dl7,l0'
In this scheme, with 9 drawn ballots,
there will be 81 prizes with Nos on them
1886 prizes with 2 Nos. on them-and
1l475 prizes with No. on them. Those
tickets having none Of the drawn ballots on
them being blanks.
To determine the fate OF the 1890
tickets, the sixty Nos. will severaIIy be
placed in wheel on the day of drawing,
and nine of them will be drawn, and that
ticket having on it az a combination, the
LIST Cd and Sd Nos. drawn will be entitled
to 100000. That having on II the 4th
9Th and 9Th will be entitled to O.OOO.-
That having on il the 7tb 9Th and 9th will
be entitled to D5OS2. Those having on
them the LIST Cd and 4th, the lst I'd and
5th, the LIST Cd and 9Th, the lst Cd and 7th,
the 1st I'd and 9Th, the lst I'd and 9th,
the Cd Sd and 4th, I'd Sd and 5th, Cd 4th
aud 9th, 2d 9Th and 9Th, Cd lib and 9Th,
I'd 9Th and 9th, Sd 4th and 5th, Sd 4,h
and 9th, Sd 7th and 9th, Sd 9Th and 9th.
9TH 5th IL BIB, 9Th 9Th and IT'D, 9Th 7th Il
9Th. will each be entitled to Dl00O. Those
having on them the LIST Sd and 9Th, the
lst Sd and 9Th, the lst Sd and 9th, the LIST
Sd and 9Th, the LIST 4th and 9Th, the lst
9Th and 7th, the I'd Sd and Glib, the I'd 4th
and 9th, the I'd 9Th and 7th, the Cd 5th
and 9th, the2d 9th and 9th, the I'd 9Th
7th, the Sd 4tb and 9th, the Sd 9Th and
9Th, the 4tb 9th and 9th, the 4th 9Th and
9th, the 9Th 9TH and 9Th, the 9th 7h and
9Th, the 9Th 9th and 9Th will each be emit.
tied to D5OO. All others (be;ng Al tickets
having three of the drawn numbers on
them, will each be entitled 10 D9OU. The
81 tickets having the LIST and I'd drawn
numbers on them only, will each be enti-
tied to plOO. The 81 tickets having the
Sd and 4th drawn numbers on them only,
will each be entitled to D60 All others.
being 1874 tickets) with any two Of the
drawn numbers on them, will each be en-.
titled to Dig; and those having on them l.
ny one OF the drawn numbers, being ! :.
ATS tickets, or 1875 for each drawn num-
berl will each be entitled to DC. No tic
ket which shall have drawn prize of 50.
perior denomination, can be entitled to an
inferior prize. Prizes payable 40 days
after the drawing, subject, as usual to a
deduction Of Is per cent.
Whole Tckets,D7 Quarters, It's
Halues 8 so
For sale 10 variety OF numbers at
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which they pursued and murdered one, land
left the other to 60, because they thought
be would not re zach the shore"
This capture had produced great ex-
citement at Curacos, where capt. Wage.
naar vas Wen known and much respected.
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Indian Queen TaDer,l,

The conveniences OF this house as a ia:
vern, are such, as to render any detail of
them unnecessary; being situated on King
st. where all travellers NEST usually put up.
The house and stables are in the best
repair, and ready tor The reception Of
tenant. Possession will be given on the
LET hof March next, and the rent will be
suitable to the stale OF the times. Apply 10
Jan 81 CATHARINE McREA.
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Notice. is hereby Given,

INHAT the subscriber hath obtained
l. from the Orpsns' court OF Alexandra
county. District oil Columbia, letters tesla.
mentacy on the personal estate Of Pompey
u. Harris, man oil colour, late OF he said
county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased, are
hereby warned 10 exhibit the same. with
the voucher. thereof to the subscriber, on
or before the seventh day of the 9th n,u.
next; or they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit to said estate.
Given under my hand, this 7th day Of
the I'd mo. 1894.
WILLIAM STABLER, execu'r.
feb 7 u
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Birth Day of Washington!
VNHE PERICLEAN SOCIETY OF A..
l. Iexandria will meet at the Town
Hall on Saturday, the 9la instant, from
whence they will move in procession pre-
cisely at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to the First
Presbyterian Church, where an
OR.4TION,
appropriate 10 the occasion. will be deli
vered, by VIM. A. McREA, esq. one of
its members.
o. A collection will be taken up ifor
The benefit of the oppressed Greeks: and
il is hoped that every feeling heart will
contribute mite upon the occasion.
ROBERT L. WHITE,
feb S Sec'y. pro. TEN.
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w anted

DOR the present year, boy about Is
Il or Is years old, either white or black.
One who can come recommended for in
legrity and sobriety, will meet with good
wages and kind treatment. Apply al this
Office. feb 7-3t
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MARRIHD

On Sunday last. 10 Georgetown, by the
Rev. Mr.. Balchs ,yohn Rumney, esq. to
Miss Martha B. Mcknight, eldest daugh-
ter Of Captain John Mcknight, all OF this
town
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For sale 10 a variety OF numbers At
ALIENS

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington.
*x*Holders Of tickets in the last class
are invited to call and have them eXamin.
ed, and if prizes to have them Renewed.
@Orders for tickets, by mail, (post
paid enclosing the cash, will receive im-
mediate attention, il addressed {.
S. Il n. ALLEN u GO.
feb IL WASHINGTON City.
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Trustees Sale.

Trustees Sale.
PURSUANT 10 two deeds of trsst, OF
Il record in the Court book OF Fairfax
county, will b exposed 10 public sale,
for cash, before The Court House door OF
said county, on hs Third Monday ~
Mo-ch nest,
A Parcel Of Ground, soith ra-
luable improvements thereon,
on the main road from Alexandra to Ocre.
guam, about three miles from the latter
place, containing "a acres. This land
adjoins the lands OF James and Jacob
Douglas, James Dawson and others, snd
is in possession of John Dixon. Sale to
commence at l2 M.
THE TRUSTEES.
feb 8 thtMl5
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ALEXANDRIA:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1924.

The bill To obtain the necessary plans,
climates, &c in relation TO Roads and
Canals, was ordered 10 a third reading in
the House OF Representatives on Tuesday
last, by vote of lis to Sc.
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London Blue Cloths.

THE subscribers have just received a
Il lew piece. of very superior London
blue cloths, and a neat selection OF fancy
articles which with their former stock
will De put very low to their customers.
JAS. G. s. r. BARRY.
Cheap Cash Store. corner Of King & Fair.
Iax streeN. II Jan 81
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AUCTION SALES.
Public Sale.

Public Sale,
IN Tuesday at 10 o'clock, will be sold
" al tbs auction store a variety Of
goods, among which are
2pipes +. brandy, 2 bbls. beer
3pipes NJ. wine, S bsgs coffee
Is boxes candles, 8 bags feathers
case shoes, ] case boots
2 cases hats, &c. ALSO.
Sideboards, bureaus; bedsteads,
Beds, looking glasses, chairs,
Shifting cotton, diaper
Cloths, cassimeres, bombazettss
Calicoes, wide superior
Also few tea sets blue ware, very sue
perIor, doz. flint tunbIers, decaniers.
S. A. MARSTELLER, auc.
febl2
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Nezv- York Literature Lotteru.

SIXTH CLAss-EEw SERIES,
To be drawn on the 18th March next, and
finished in a few minutes.
50 numbers-9 ballots to be draUx.
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Snow Hill For Sale.

ECENT domestic occurrences. will
IL induce me TO sell this highly valuable
and beautiful estate, situated in the upper
part of Prince William County, Virginia,
near the line of Loudoun County, and 8
miles from the Bull Run Mountains, 80
miles from Washington City and Alexan-
dria, over good turnpike, containing 879
acres Of fine corn land, producing spon
taneous growth Of poplar and locust, is d..
vided into s fields of 100 to lao acres each
has 200 bushels of fine wheat well put
in, ION field that produced $500 bushels
four years ago. 50 bushels OF rye, ~
acres in clover, 40 acres in state OF pre-.
paralion Tor oats in the Spring, and 80
acres Tor tobacco, OF soil we'll adapted,
from an experiment OF this year, TO the
growth of high priced tobacco, Any por-
ton of the crop of corn OF 500 or 600 bar
rels, may be had with it if required-a.
bout 200 acres in wood and rail timber.
The improvements consist OF
Iro Story D1cellins Houee,
in good order, with four rooms and spa.
cious passage on each floor, with two
Grecian porches, finished in very supe-
rior style. and stone kitchen and cook
house, and all other houses necessary on
such an estate, a good garden and an or.
chard Of choice fruit. A small portion on
ly Of the purchase money will be required
in hand, and the balance in Tour install
ments, in such portions as shall be stipn-
lated. For health, beauty of situation,
and agreeable society, it stands unrival-
led in any part of the country. A good
bargain will be given it an early arrange
ment can be made.
WILLIAM HEBB,
jan 6-lm near Hay Market, Va.
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Birth Night Ball.

Birth Night Ball.
A BALL will be al Edward Pye's,
n Port Tobacco, the Esd February, 10
honor OF the Birth day Of Washington.
MANAGERS.
John G. Chapman, Robert Grain, Jr.
Daniel Jenifer, VIM. Thompson,
Charles A. Pye, WIN. H. Smoot,
John Furguson Henry Bruce.
feb 3
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% MARINE LIST, IN
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Feb, |.

ARRIVED, Feb, ii.
Sloop Globe, Cole Providence, via
Norfolk freight 20 VIM. Fowle T. Co. and
A. c. Cazenove T. Co.
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Beacon Office .MeEs Room, J

VUIJU1h, TtU' Z.
The U. S. ship PEAcock, Capt. Carter,
bound TO the Pacific, dropped down from
The Navy Yard, this morning, TO the an
chorsge between the Forts. No arrivals
er departures this day.
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BALTIMORE, Feb live learn from
Ann.paii. that The Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Bill passed the Senate on Monday
night, wr,h sundry amendments. The a.
men imeD,s proposed by MIR. Johnson,
when had for their object to draw line
@. Distinction between those stockholders
wa pay their subscriptions in current mos
ney and those who become so by virtue OF
their stock or claims in the old Po:o-
mac Company, were not adopted. Mr..
Johnson's amendment, very important
one TO the city and STATE, respecting the
privilege TO make a cross cut or lateral
BRANCH canal, was adopted. The bill as
amended must of course be returned to the
House OF Delegates for concurrence
The votes were as tollows:--Ayes, Messrs.
bowie. BROMLEY, Claude, Dickinson,
Fenwick, johnson Kent, Miller, Price-lO.
Noes, Messrs. Cockey, Orrell, Quinton--
3. [.american.
We understand that the Hon. James
Brown, Minister to France, whe is on the
eve OF sailing sfron this port in the U. s.
ship Cyane, for France, is the bearer OF a
letter rom the President of the U. States
addressed TO Gen. Lafayette, inviting him
TO visi; The U. States. Should the Gen.
have made I'D his mind to sail in the course
OF the Spring, we learn be has the offer
of the United States frigate Constitution,
captain Jooes, (old iron sides) which YES
sci will have received orders to proceed to
any port in France at which the General
may select for embarkstion.
N. Y Gaz.
SUPREME COURT-MoxpAY, FEl.9.
Mr.. Writ concluded bis argument for
the plaintiff in the case OF Gibbons VS..
Ogden.
Cargo Of the brig Fanny vs.. vasques,
Consul General Of Portugal, was argued
by Mr.. Winder, for the Appellant, and
Mr.. d. Hoffman, for the Appellee.
Vasques vs Levy, claimant OF cargo Of
brig Fanny, was asued by Mr. d. Hoff'
man, for Appellant, and Gen. Winder, for
Appellee.
The following gentlemen were admitted
Counsellors in this Court, viz. J. c. Isacks,
J. Blunt. A G Whitney, G. w. Murray,
c. A. Wickllffe, WIN. d. Merrick, Aaron
p. Palmer. lchabod Bartlett, Charles 6.
Haines, wn. Parker, q. H. Richards, G.
w. Owen.
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Notice.
TINE members Of the .alezand-ias Ii
l. brary Company will please to ,aks
notice, that an election for a President L.
eleven direct tors, will be beld at the libra.
~ room, Monday the 10th inst. between
the bours Of a0d 2 o'clock.
WIN. G. CRANCH, Librarian.
feb 10 9aSw
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Was hingtoa Society.

THE members Of the Washington Soci-
Il ETY. of Alexandra, are hereby notified
that the anniversary meeting Of the Socis-
ty will be held al Gagen's Hotel, on So.
turduy, the 21st inst. in anticipation, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ. The Society will move
in procession, at Ia o'clock, to Christ
Church, where an
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TO Rent.

1- That we'll known stand as 1
2TA public house, iH the town of A..
81 leIandria, by the name OF the
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ORaTIO.N

OR.4ITON
will be delivered by RICHARD s. COKE,
esq. one Of its members.
feb4 C. p. THOMPSON, Sec'y
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NOW DRAWING.

NOW DRAWING
LnMe City Of Baltimore -.
W.4SHINGIO.N MONUMENT LOTTERY.
9TH CLASS.
THE GREAT CAPITALS OF
10000 DOLLARS, 10000 DOLLARS,
10000 DOLLARS, 5000 DOLLARS,
Besides prizes of slOoo's, Sl0O's, sos, Sc &c.
sun remain III the wheels of the Lottery.
For lucky numbers make Immediate applications
at the Lottery and Exchange Office of
S. M. ALLEN & co.
.., No $50 Main Street Richmond.
Where the cash can be had TO, all prizes as soon
as drawn.
Whole Tickets $40 Quarters 50 so
half IS Eighths 1 90
Inc ioth Days drawing takes place FRS, sellk
INST. when some ofthc above capitals arr liable 10
be drawn.
orders for tickets or shares enclosing cash or
ptze tickets IN any of the Baltimore Lotteries will
meet with prompt attention if directed to
5. & NJ. ALLEN & CO.
No. T59 Main Street Richmond
Jul,
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AT BUCuANAN,s SPRING.

On Monday the 5thJuiy, the following Ioasts,
accompanied by the discharge Of Artillery and
appropriate music by the Military Band, were
drunk at Buchanap's Spring by the Richmond
Light Iaftutt,y Blxes, and Richmond Light ar
hlic,-y, in honor of the 48th Anniversary of A.
mcrican independence.
/. The spirit of76 May it 'shourish in inn
mortal YOUTH.
Q. The memory WAsHrNGTos! An impe-
rishable example Of true glory,
3. The departed Heroes and Statesmen Of The
Reroiution Their epitaph is eDgrayen upon
the hearts Of their countrymcn.
4. Thomas Jefferson! The clouds otdetrac-
ton are dissipatcd. The setting sun shines forth
with mild and cheering splendour.
8. La Fdyeue! The champion Of liberty IN
both hemispheres. We hail him as our friend
aud brother.
@. The federal UNION based upon STATE
RrGHTsi
7. The Arny md .N;rry o the United States
Rivals TO patriotism and glory!
8. Tie -ni'aia Of the Z. States! a banl o
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TREASURE DEPARTMENT,

June 3Oh, 1924.
~ Office is hereby given to the proprietors of
L the exchanged per cent. Stock of 1919, is
sued IN pursuance of an act of Congress, entitled
IAN act authorizing subscription to the old six
per cent and deferred Stocks, and providing for an
exchange of the same" passed on the 9th of July,
iSl, that the principal of the said stock and the
interest which may be due thereon at the time, will
be paiate said proprietors or TO their attorneys
duly authorised, oil the first day of January, 1895,
at the treasury iii Washington. or at such Loan
Office, on the books whereof any portion of sail
stock may stand. as
Information is further given, that surrender of
the Certificates of said Exchanged per cent Stock
will he required ut the time of redemption, and that
the interest thereon, will cease and determine on
the 3lst day of December, 1924.
WM. II. CRAWFORD,
Sec,y Of TIE Treasury
"a, q
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FOURTH OF july SENTIMENTS IN RICHMOND
AT CLARK,S SPRING,

citizens dinner was provided at Clark Spring
near the city at which Col. J. d. Harvie presided
assisted by DIR. Norboone Norton. No set toasts
were provided for the occasion-but the following
Volunteers were received and drank with applause.
]. By Tie President.-The day we celebrate
Ten Thousand happy returns of it,
.. Blythe Piee Presidenf-The next President of
tho United States; the actu1l choice of the people,
uninflueuced by Caucus nominations.
3. BY James Lyons-The next President. The
choice OF the people, declared by caucus nominal
ton.
q. Blythe Company-Gcn. George Washington.
By Randolph Harrison,jI.-Gen.J ackson-in
lbs place.
6. By james III. Brops,--The Right Honorable
George Canning.
Z. by Robert .HurcIte-The States of America
--united-happy--a free.
9. By John II. Pleasdnts.-C;en. La Fayctte--
speedy arrival and cordial reception to the last
surviving General of the American Revolution.
o. BY George PickeH-John Quincy AGams.
10. BY HIM. j. Ro6inson--The next President.
May he be selected for his wisdnm virtue, irmnc
and observation-disclosures by party feelings, or
local prejudices.
II. BY Thomas BrochenLrough--Gcn Na,han-
icl Greene, second TO Washington alons.
ID. By Robert Mavp-The people--nay they
never forget they possess the power, fr.r to ex-
crt it.
ID. by D. D. .4rden---The Gov. Of the old and
honorable State of Virginia.
ID. By Richard Fl. C,nningham--Tbe Tariff.
Unequal and opprcssivc--may the spirit of 90
rise in opposition to il.
10. BY I'm. BarreH--John Marsl,all--tle man
whom all delight TO honour.
| 16. BY DR.. X. "A. Carringfon--Thc memory OF
| Gen. Alex. Hamilton, the confidential friend and
counsellor of w ashington.
| H. BY I'm. +. Uickham--Thc College of Will
liam aud Mary--rnay it acquire new visor by be-
ing transpanted.
10. BY John VI. 1rmiytcad--The University oi
| Virginia. Under the auspices Of Thomas jefferson
may its commencement be speedy, and its duration
eternal.
10. By josiah 3. .2bJoik--The memory Ct Lord
Byron--ininortai 10y a double titlc--(ienius and
freedom mus, be extinct, # his cease to
he honoured.
20. Blythe President--Wm. II. Crawford.
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+'sToujou's pref"
IN HAMPTON.

The Anniversary Of our independence was &C.
LIBERATED here with much spirit
The Fayette Volunteer Company, UNDERGONE
mand of Capt. HIM. J. Westpood, par AIDED at 10
o'clock and after performing, in a neat and hand
some manner, variety Of evolhtions, repaired
to the steam boat Hotel, whence they escorted
Nm. Sunphihs, orator Of the day "a member OF
the company Gen. u. w. Pryor, the officers OF
the li5th Rcgt. the Rev. Mr.. Vestcood, seve-
raj invited guests to the Methodist Meeting
House, where an impressive and appropriate
prayer was offered up by Mr.. West,oood, the de-
claration Of America Independence readily Doct.
Semple and an eloquent Grafton delivered by Mr..
Siutphins. The company then repaired to Lit
tic England Farm where neat dinner was pre-
pared by order of the Corps.-Many toasts 1erc
drank, one particularly TO TIE ilustrious La Fay
cite.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-09

2. The american Reootss;os,-An event m
precedented in the history of nations--A people
rising in the majesty of their strength, esta.
blished liberty aud Independence, when opposed
to the colossal powes of an empire, consolidated
by the lapse of ages. guns.
5. The Sdges and Heroes of ,76-A splcn-
did band of worthless, who left the warm pre-
cincts OF the cheerful day,n aud stood forth the
fearless defenders Of the rights oflnan. 3 runs.
a. The Memory IF Ipushinyton-
Happy Chief! upon whose head
Contending chimes their honors shed,
Happy Chief. whose sword has won
A title nobler than throne,
Ife nation Saving Washington
No gun.
s. Beyamin FraMlia-Thc philosopher
the patriot and the statesman; he lives liallowcd
III the memory of his countrymen. No gun.
o.. Patrick Henry pride and boast of
Virginia: {. he gave the first impulse TO the ball
OF the revolution" No. gun.
z. .Harquis de tr Fayettc-The youthful
champion of liberty; blessed with rank and for
tune, he scorncd 4 life of inglorious case, and
embarked his all i'll The American cause.-the
people of these states fired with the recollection
ofhis chivalrous deeds, await his arrival to man
ifest their high sense of his noble service
r., s., No gun.
triotic tho Shafts OF calmny rcco;i u~" "a pa pa
: e"e".', with deadly force-fIe will carry with
w. IA his retirement the love and affection of
Ms feilo.v-citizens. guns.
y. Thomas Jeferson-''Honor 10 him, who
mas hiied the measure Of his country's honor.n
guns.
10. The .4,my and .Nary-Alikc gallant and
patriotic, they merit equal portions of their
country's gratitude and admiration. 70 gus
~. -modc,n Greece-Strugglng for all that
Is dear and valuable to man: Her heroic sons
animated with a zeal worthy off, Giecian cause
drive the ruthless follower of the crescent from
their classic land and boldly march TO freedom.
2g.SaS.
IL. !SouM .4n,cr;ca-
Sister in freedom. DER the main
We send our hearts to thee;
Oh! ne'er may kings and priests again
Stain with their steps thy 'dowery plain,
Nor vex the brave and free" guns.
&C The american Fair
Beauty is their own,
The feeling heart, simplicity Of life,
And elegance, and taste.n guns.
VOLUNTEER.
by Capt. j. ID. Elliot of tho Navy-Lt. Col.
CHARLES GRArIoT Of the Corps Of Engineers,
his professional talents private virtues and bland
and csnciliating manners endear him to all who
have the pleasure of his acquaintance.
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From the Norfolk Herald, JUN 5.

FROM me .N0ljOh Herald, July
On Saturday the Junior Dolunteers when as.
sembled on parade to do honor to the National
Anniversary, embraced that opportunity to pre-
sent to their Captain, an elegant Sword as a tcs-
timnoy of their high consideration of his worth
1t was presented by First Sergent Nj. H. o.
NELL, in behalf of the Company, with the fol-
lowing address -
CAPTAIN GIBpoNs,
This day, one Of the proudest in the annals of
of our country, has been selected for an express
sion of the high respect and esteem in which YOU
arc hcld by your fellow soldiers. Delegated by
the Norfolk Junior Volunteers, allow me in be-
half oftbat corps to present you with this SWORD
tribute to the character which has marked your
career rs its commander, and pledge of the I'M
suied preservation of its motto, which if occa-
sisn should require, may, we hope, reap addi-
tional lustrc from the circumstance of this days
occurrence.
With this testimony of the best affections OF
the corps you command, allow me to add its wish
cs for your future prosperity and happiness.
To which Captain Gibbons replied as fol-
lows:
JUNIORS,
This honorable plede OF your confidence which
you have been pleased to present TO me on this
occasion, is, assure you, highly gratifying to
my feelings. The proudest recompcnsc o. a
soldier, next to consciousness of faithful per-
Torrance ofbis duty, is the good opinion of those
whom he serves; that have been thus fortunate
with you, this proofofit, affords the most pleas.
ing evidence, and to merit your future appro
baton will be my constant endeavor. | shall e.
yer retain this Sword with fond and grateful
remembrance for those who have bestowed it :;
and at the same time, promise you that il shall
never be sullied by an improper use.