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ANNAPOLIS, FEB. IL, 1885.
MIR Merrick from the Committee Internal Improve
ments, yesterday made very important report the re-
suit oil their late investigation at the Point OF Rocks We
have only TO say that proposes TO the Canal
Company by all the powers OF the "reserped rights
tue State, 10 allow the Rail Road TO pass tho Point Of
Rocks, alongside OF the Canal legal enquiry the
forfeiture of the Canal charter il 100 miles OF Canal is
completed by the 4h July noxt 10 Of the points relied
on.-.Ant Rennh
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FHNEN DOLLARS REWARD.--Absconded from his
"A boat at Columbia, Fluvanna county, the 2Jst in
slant, my Harry III is about 50 30 years Of age
feet or inches high, OF a bright complexion has a
large mouth and teehrupured and truss and has
large flat icet-cas himself Harry Miller lie was pur
chased by John Lewis in the lower part OF Virginia in
1909. lie was head man Of boat, and is very well ac-
quanied with ;be shippers in Lynchburg and Richmond
will give the above reward, If delivered 10 me in Flu
wanna county, near Columbia, secured in ii, that
get him again DANIEL p. LEWIS
January 81. Sf-w4w
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I'D UNAWAY IN JA1L.-Commiiied TO the IaiI Of
u y Amelia county, the evening Of tlo 231i uli
negro who calls himself John and says he belongs
TO negro trader by the Of Knight WHO bought him
Of a Mr. Goador, Of MeckIcnburg, Va. Said negro is 5
feet inches high, about 30 years Of age Of dark COM
plexion; had when committed old yarn coat pair
Of cotton panal0ons domestic shirt and old wool hat
The owner Of said negro requested forward prove
property pay charges, and take him out Of jail else he
will be dealt with AZ the law directs.
CHAS. r. IRVING. Tailor.
Amelia G. r., Dec. 10. 6l-wI2t
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ANDREW JACKSON.
[coNFfpENTIAL ]


December 12ih, 1892 (
Sin: Tie Experiment md Nachez, will boz sail IS soon
practicable, and touch the port Of Crieson, South
Carolina.
You take passage in eahr your station, aud viii
when necessary, after pcrushg the Instructions given
their commanders. issue any orders TO either within the
Of those Instructions, vii c your skill and experience
may deem necessary.
Wish you before they sail, 10 givo every caution and
advice to them TO their passage this Indictment
soosnd to see that they have board suitable chats,
cluonometers, &c lor ihe voyage.
You requested 10 htrn'l me, with particular
port from lin 10 time of all your edng, while
mdnder OF the station Charleston, South Caroline.
ON, respectfully, sr your obedient servant
LEVI WOODBURY..
Com. Jesse D. Elliott conmon ling naval stsuon Charles
ton, South Carolina, nt Norfolk, Virginia.
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DAvIss cELEBRATED sToMAcHIC CORDIAL.

ME most valuable Medicine ever prepared for coughs
IL and colds, and affections of the breast and lungs
leading to consumption 1t is unsurpassed for the eec-
ual relief ofdsorders OF the stomach caused by ndges
ton, and also disorders OF the bowels and govt in the
stomach Its singular virtues in the relief Of the above
disorders has been sufficiently proved from the fact that
they have now been in for the last twenty years. and
the demand for them, where known is still increasing
Thousands have experienced the happy effects OF this
most inv auable Medicines and many this CITY, and In
many other cities. can testify TO its great efficacy.
DIREcTioNs FOR UsE.-.4duits of strong consttu.
tons, (HdieS) one wine classic be taken at night
when going bed,and in the morning before break
fast Females, half the above quantily Children three
TO Tour years old, two tea spoonsiu
price One Dollar per Bottle.)
IL can be had, and additional testimony given at the
Apothecary Store OF Mr.. John H. Eusace Main street.
Richmond, Va.
February IL oOwt
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I'D APPAHANNOCK LAND FOR SALE.-Pursu-
bearing date January 1885, the Commissioners there
in named, will sell TO the highest bidder the PREMISES
on Friday the 9th day OF April next if fair if not on the
next fair day thereafter that well known estate called
Cedar Park lying in the county of Middesex about one
mile above Urbanna lately the property OF Mrs. Betty T.
Muse, containing about 800 acres, mostly of st river
land OF the best quality, adapted the culture of wheat
corn, oats, &c. well enclosed, and present good
state OF improvement, with 0exausble beds of the finest
mar lying the surface which be applied with
little labor The improvements consist Of neat com
Portable dwelling house with the necessary ouhouses,
and contiguous TO of the finest springs in the lower
country-within few hundred yards of the house and
bounding side OF the farm bold and navigable
creek from which may be obtained the finest fish, oysters
and wild fowl. The sale will be made credit of six
and twelve months, except Tor much may be neces-
sary to deray the expenses Of the decree &c. which
be paid in cash. THOMAS MUSE, IL,
T. Q. BIRMINGHAM, |o'" RS
February q Sj-wtdsr
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property, from aggression Injury capture. by any VIC
lent and Illegal assaults, from any quarter whatever
You viii consult and obey the commander at that sta
ton IN eNgcncy and should another vessel OF OF the
United States touch at the port while you remain
there you can extend your cruise to the port OF Savannah
and hoped cordial union will exist in all your pro-
seedlings. am, respectfully, Sir, your ob't serv't.
LEVI WOODBURY..
Eieut Wm Mervine, commanding U. ). Schr ESperi-
mSni, Norfolk, Va
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the posts without their order and The exc.
cuon OF the laws will bo enforced through tho civil an
uony, and by the mode pointed by the OF Con-
gress Should unfortunately, crisis arise, when the or
binary power tue hands OF the civil officers shall not be
sufficient Tor this purpose the President shall the
course TO be taken and the be adopted Till
therefore, You Otherwise instructed, you will act i'm
obedience the legal equisons OF the proper civil officers
OF the United States.
will thank you communicate to freely and con-
hdcnhaly upon every topic which you may deem il i'm
porant Tor the Government receive information.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
LEWIS CASS.
Major General Scott
Commanding Eastern Department. Washington
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Breyet Major Heileman,
Commanding ia Charleston, s. c.
CONFIDENTIAL


IPGshmefOn Mon. IS, 1892.
Sir The state Of ars in South Carolina has occasion
ed much sOcitude 10 the President lie INDUCES the
hope, that the intelligence aud puiro'sm Of her citizens
will prevent any inlracdon Of tho Constitution and laws Of
the General Government But, while lac anxousIy looks
for this result lac deems possible from the information
he has that in the first eervescence of feeling some rash
attempt may be made by individuals take possession
Of the forts oi e United States ia tie harbour oil Charles
ton. The possibility OF sreh measure, furnishes suf
hcient for guarding against it, and the President
therefore anxious, that e situation and defence
Of these Qualifications should be inspected by an officer Of
experience, who could aO estimate and provide for any
danger 10 which they may be exposed tic has full
dence in your discretion and IL is his WISH that YOU re-
pair Immediately Charleston, and examine every thing
connected with the foricatiOns You at liberty 10
take such measures, either by strengthening these de-
ienccs, by reinforcing these garsOns with troops drawn
tom any other posts, you may think prudence and
juH precauuon require.
Your duty will Doe Of great importance, and Of great
delcdcy. You Will consult fully and freely with the
'eclor Of Tic port Of Charleston, and with the District At
iorney OF South Caroline, and you will take step, cx-
ccPi what relates tc immediate defence and security Of
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NAVY DEPARrNENT, Dec. IL, 1892
SIR: Ton directed, whenever ready again lor sea-,
proceed to lie port Of Charleston, $. Carolina, and
~ Out a. passenger there, Commodore Jesse ID. Elliott,
the commander OF dat station.
You will remain there Gi further orders from The De
partmen taking special 10 give 10 on our citizens
aud navigation iu ih1t gbooo a nce3lu protcc ton
in their accustomed lawful pursuits
Ia tie present nl mcd condon of The public mind, IN
portion Of tie community there sou viii use sctupulous
caution to give ro iust rd.On lOr offence and viii
cnion your oirces anI cscw, Tie utmost moderation
and iorbclrtucc n Hcir department, consistent with
their duty 90 thc lsws aud Consultation.
Your scft VIII 1o confined curely 10 The defensive
giving rclci w to-r BOO dos and To- those under attacks
from illegal Grce ud Nhl cyrrcfr No greatest vigi.
lance operate 0i Voc ro 'ticr Of ho loi Is 30 tbat
neighhoflooi u d.iHInt lc ltiblic works aud public
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Brevet Colonel Eusiis,
Commanding Fort Monroe, Va.
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
IIynshinn Inn Am ID 1000

HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, }
Washington, Mon. IL, 1882.
SIR have this day received your letter of the 9Th
carriages Tor Castle Pnckney have arrived i was sur
prised to find That they had not been shipped IN any
Iaontls ago, they ordered at the time with
the other equipments
In reply 10 your inquiry how you to act in the
authorities of South Carolina should demand possession
the citadel, and the belonging to the State, have
only say you, that you will such demand evacu
the citadel, and deliver to the proper authority the
arms, taking of receipts for the property usual
And should the cholera press YOU you authorized
TO retire with your company to SulvaDs Island Cas-
tic Pinckney, you may think best But in the latter
case you will write letter the Inendento of the city,
informing him Of your Intention and il has been init
mated YOU that the citadel and the arms belonging TO
the State, will be demanded OF you that you DESTROYS
turning em and all other property in your charge over
TO the proper authorities; that you will do the demand
OF such authorities, and retire from the city. You will
however, tako care to all the property belonging
to tho United States that may he Of valuable, and
it no transferred 10 Castle Pinckney or Fort Mou
trie, or both according to your judgment will bo most
proper BE careful and do every thing in writing in the
way Of communication with tic authorities with whom
you may act he aud decided avoiding an com
initial your part hostility; but defend Yourself II
attacked, in conformity with the instructions you have re-
ocived. have the honor to be,
Sir, you obedient servant,
ALEX. MACOMB,
Maj Gen. Commanding.
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EN ERY-ViRGiNGA.--InChes Chesterfield Coun-
"A ty January 18th, 1888:
Susan Minis, Plln.
against
Mumiord Minis and Eliza Ann Minis, an infant of
tender years, by Alex. Archer her guardian, al tem
Defts.
The defendant, Mumiord Minis, not having given Sc
curty according TO the act Of Assembly and the rules of
this Court and It appearing the satisfaction Of the Court
that he IS not an inhabant OF this Commonwealth on the
motion Of the complainant by counselit is ordered that
the defendant do appear here, the first day of April
term next, and answer the compliments b and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted some newspa.
per printed in the city OF Richmond for two months sue.
cessvey and another copy posted the front of the
Csur House OF this county, for successive Court days
Copy. Tese, l.. NUNNALLY, D. G..
January %. s0-wsw
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HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, 2
IYnshinOIOu 25lh IAN 1922

HEAD QUARTERs OF THE ARMY,
Washington, 25h Jan. 1888.
SIR You will receive at Fort Moultrie Castle Pnck
ney the Collector and such officers of the customs as he
may have occasion TO employ and take with him and you
will allow him remain aud establish the Custom House
within the post, and afford him all facilities and also pro-
lection Tor that purpose and in taking and receiving
entries OF vessels and their cargOes, and in performing the
other dulles necessary 10y law 10 10 PeforrS the Cue
tom House, and further you will receive previously
the removal Of the Custom House. and whenever the Coll
lector may desire it, such of his private property and eff
iects and also such foreign goods, wares and merchan
die, he might find necessary TO send for that purpose
for safe keeping and hold the under his dire cton and
subject to his orders.
ain, Sir. very respectfully, your obedent servant,
ALEX. MACOMB,
Maj. Gen. commanding the Arnu.
To 1T Col James Bankhead, commanding the troops Of
the United States in the harbor of Charleston.
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SHOCKE WAREHOUSE-To ToBAcCo PLANTERS.
THNHE subscriber bcgs leave respectfully inform the
II Planters and others shipping tobacco this market
that he has completed fre-prOf building the
sce where ShockG Warehouse stood, and that from the
increased and improved plan Of the house. has
been added to the facilities of despatching business
establishment. He will remind the Planters that from its
situation in the midst of the Counting Houses of tie
Dealers this Warehouse will always have full attendance
in the worst weather.
RANDOLPH HARRISON, Jr
In consequence Of the death Of Mr.. William Young
Of the former Inspectors this Warehouse BENJAMIN
Sheppard Of the subscribers, has appointed to fill
his place. who will continue receive tobacco belonging
to Planters and Others he has formerly DONE the sale
which will be generally attended TO by Mr. Robert c.
Williamson.-Mr Williamson has been long in the tobac-
co business, and is gentleman that recommend
with confidence, competent salesman. Tobacco com
ing down the Canal and intended for ShOckm Warehouse
will be taken from the Basin free Of drayage and we as
the Planters and others who may send tobacco this
Warehouse, that pains shall be spared by u.s. consistent
with our duty 10 give general satisfaction aud despatch
their business.
MOSBY s. SHEPPARD, Inspectors
The subscriber having located himself at Shocke Ware
house, tenders his services the Planters Farmers Of
Virginia, Agent, for the sale OF country produce
tobacco trade general acquaintance with the tobacco
Dealers added wish give general satisfaction
persons who may conde their business TO his care will
enite him to share of public patronage. His charges
for the sale OF tobacco will be the same, that heretofore
made by Capt b. Sheppard.
ROBERT c. WILLIAMSON
Proceeds Of sale Of produce will receive such direc
ton ms coDsigners may order. X. C. w.
January 20 S3-wSt
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ADJurANr GENERALS OFFICE,


SIRE rs it is probable that the rules and articles
have not been subscribed by many of the officers uader
your command, the General-n. chief directs you will on
the receipt of this require all the officers in the harbor of
Charleston 10 comply with the Is article OF the section
OF the Tor establishing rules and articles for the govern
of the armies of the United States, for which pur
pore send the rules and articles of war TO re-
ceve the signatures of all the officers including your
own, which, when completed, you will transmit the Of
flee Of the Adjutant General. Should any object to sign
the articles OF required by law, you will report
their names accordingly
am, Sir, respectfully,
Il. JONES, .adiuaant General
Colonel James Bankhead commanding Charleston harhor
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NJOTICE-Was committed 10 he iail of tl,s county on
the 18Th inst negro man, who calls himself
CHARLES, says he belongs to JYiiaDt Dekason Of Ba.
Tan Rouge MississPp about wentysix years Of age five
feet FIVE and hafnches high scar on his right shoulder
said 10 be occasonod by dirk on his right foot
mashed. The owner is requested come and take him
away, or hc will be dealt with as the law directs
MICHAEL MOVERS, Tutor, tVgfhe CoYufv
January 10. 76- wI2,y
NOfICE-A persons having claims against the estate
y Of Jacob Smith, deceased, will please present them
the subscriber without dedy for Adjustment and those
indebted reminded that longer Indulgence osnn~4
I've given. JAMES q BREEDEN,
Executor N Jdcob Smith dec'A
February ~. s0-w4w
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1coNFipENr1AL.1


DEPARTMENT OF WAR, December Sd, 1882
SIRE Your letter OF the 9Th ultmo has been
and laid before the President He is pleased the dis.
cretior aud judgment manifested by you.
The course OF the Government will be regulated by
The principles stated in the personal interview had with
you cannot but hope tla the good and patriot
ism OF the citizens Of South Carolina will still prevent the
occurrence OF those consequences which result from
tho attempt TO enforce the ordinance recently passed by
The convention OF that State In any event the President
WIN perform his duty, and only his duty under the
suiuton and laws Of the United States
Your position WILL for the present, be proper at
Savannah But OF this you will Judge, advising the De-
parment OF your movements, aud communicating all the
information in your possession which be useful TO the
Government in the present extraordinary conuncure OF
affairs.
You will please TO take caro- that the dccnccs of the
forts in the harbor of Charleston be flushed rapidly
possible and That every necessary step taken for then
security.
Such instructions as your positions may require, and
the course OF events may call for will be commune
you from time 10 time.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
LEWIS CASS
inr Cen Scott Arn,
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ATOflCE.-.ln pursuance Of Decree OF the County
Court of Cumberland, rendered on the 2Sth day of
January, 1888, in the of Mnter and wife, against
Rucker & Co, shall offer for sale on the premises ON
Tuesday The FL of April next if fair, if the first fair
day thereafter, about hundred eighty acres Of
land lying ia the lower end OF Cumbe rland and adjoining
the lands of Robert Sratton James Miner, and Others
and belonging TO the estate Of James Booright decd
Terms three equal annual payments, all crcdit-frst
payment bond with approved personal security will be
required; and Trust Deed the Land TO secure the
two last payments. ROBERT STRATTON, \
JOHN HUDGINS,
LEONARD DANIEL ~
PETER FOE,
February T. S7Z6Vv
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ADJUTANr GENERAL's OFFICE,
Washington, Dec. Z, 1892.
SIR: The General in hie directs that YOU order Com.
pany g. OF the LIST Regiment of Artillery, proceed with
the four Companies destined for Fort Nolre South Ca
Tona; aud that you cause to be sent with the uoops tour
~ Founders howzerf, four l2 Founders field pieces and
eight FOUNDERS, with their equipments compete toget-
er with fifty rounds Of ammunition per gun.
lhaye the honor to he, Sir,
Your ohdt serv't,
$. COO Err, Assist Adj. Gen.
Commanding Officer, Fot Munroe, Va.
HEADS QUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Washington, Jan ~, 1888
SIR: From the conversation have had with the Pre- l.
dent and Secretary of War; exp cted that you will be
in Charleston llsrbor by the end of the month You will
therefore avail yourself Of the earliest opportunity 10 pro-
coed TO that petition and the direction of the Mill.
tary Department
have the honor 10 be- Sir
Yours, very respectfully,
A. MACoNIB.
Major General " nGed Scott,
Commd'g East Dept
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ToRpER NO. 1897

ORDER NO. l09.l
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, Dec. A. 1882.
Companies and + Of the third regiment Of artillery,
and companies and of the fourth regimen Of artillery
now at Fort Monroe, will forthwith proceed by
Mouilre IN the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina aud
report ior duty Should these companies not be FULL the
VIII be completed from the companies remaining at Fort
Monroe.
Lieutenant Col Bankhead of the 81 regiment of artil-
ery, VIII repair to Charleston South Carolina, and take
command of the troops III that harbor.
Major Bender, Quarter Master, will repair without de-
TO Charleston South Carolina, for duty that station
by order OF Major General Macomb.
S. COOPER,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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! 6SERVANT Manitoba female servant accusioun-
~ ed TO cooking and washing is wanted for the balance
Of the year,-one from the country would be preferred
! Enquire at this Office. FEB. 16. 0l-3t
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MESSAGE

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES,
Transmitting, in compliance toih resolution Of he
Senate The orders giUen 10 TIE land and ndUdI forces
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EoIIs Neck n. j., July 18Th, 1881.
certificate in my possession; and will shew them with
pleasure 10 any who may wish see them as feel
satisfied now offer to the public fine horse and trust
breeders will do the favor of calling and examining
for themselves. w. W. HURT
Halifax, Feb 16 9I-6w
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Brcvet Colonel EUsTIs,
4lh Arry, commanding Fort Monroe, Va

ApJUTANT GEHERAL's OFFICE,
WGshingfOn, Mon. 7, 1882.
SIRE The General in Chief directs that you order Com
any c, of the Ist regiment Of Artillery TO proc eel forth
with 10 Fort Moure, in the harbor OF Charleston with
orders report the commanding officers Of that post
and station
am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
II. JONES, hdjt. Gen.
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NTIRGINIA.-IN CIrANCERY:-At rules held in the
clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for the county of Gloucester the 3D. day
OF December, 1892
Henry l.. Nutall, late sheriff of Gloucester county
and Thoms s. Dabney, present sheriff OF said county
who for the benefit and at the costs of VIM. W. jones'
Pile. !.
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Plaintiff.

n Superior Court OF Law and ChanceTy, September :ho
10Th. 1892
David Ratray, Plaintiff,
against
William Lewis and Richard Watkins Defendants
The defendant, W liam Lewis, not having entered his
appearance and given security according the act of As
selnbly and the rules this court and Il appearing TO the
satisfaction OF the court that he nhaiani OF bs
Commonwealth, the motion OF the plaintiff by his at
tUney, is ordered, that The said William Lewis do an
pear here The first day Of the next Of this court
and answer the bill OF the plaintiff and give security for
performing such decree the court may make herein
aud hat copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the city OF kcIm0nd for two
months excessively, and posted the front door Of the
court house OF this county.
Copy Tese. n. +. GRAVES d. C.
Oecem'cr ~ 6S-WSw
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James Powers, Policy Powers, Nancy Herman and
Peggy Cruchfeld and Edward W Sims, administration of
Peter Slayden, deceased, Defendants
The defendants, James Powers, Policy Powers, and
Nancy Keenan, not having entered their appearance and
given security according to the act OF Assembly and the
rules Of this court and appearing 10y satisfactory evil
dence, That they not inhabitants of this country II il
odered that the said absent defendants do appear here
on the irs day OF the next April term and the
bill Of the plaintiff; aud that copy of this order he forth
with inserted in newspaper published in The city of
Richmond Tor two months successfully aud posted the
front door Of fle court house of Ibis county.
eopy-Tsste. ELpRIDGE. G. c. 6. G.
January IL. T6 wsw"