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A CARD.

A CARD.
GAML. LINDSAY (of the late firm of Lind
- say, Hill & Coz offers his services in the
transaction OF Commission Business. He is pre-
pared to make liberal advances on consign-
ments. His Store is spacious, situated on Union,
between King and Prince streets; where he
would be pleased to receive GOODS on STO-
RAGE. Persons sending FLOUR to this place
particularly by water) to be stored, would find
it to their advantage TO store on the wharf If
requested, each parcel will be kept separate. and
the identical Flour delivered when called for.
Alexandria August 6, 1884.
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PUBLIC SALE.

I'm pursuance OF Deed Of Trust to the sub
l. scriber, from Thomas Preston and Ellen his
wife, for the use OF the Bank of Alexandria, re-
corded liber II, No. 2, folio 235, will be exposed
to sale on the 9th day of September next
~ One moiety of the TAVERN HOUSE
MI and WAREHOUSE called the Bear Tav
ern, situated at the northwest corner of the
intersection OF King and Fayette streets, in the
Town of Alexandria. Also, a moiety of the
LOT occupied as a Wagon Yard. Terms of
payment: One-fifh cash; the balance in four
equal instalments of s, II, IS, and "a months,
with interest from the day of sale; the after pay
ments to be secured by deed of trust on the
premises or such other security as will satisfy
the Bank. BY order Of the Bank:
aug It's VIM. HERBERT, Trustee
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MRS. PORTER'S SEMINARY
WILL be re opened, at the Dwelling of
w Alexandria Bank. corner If Esirfav


WILL be re. opened, at the Dwelling of the
w Alexandria Bank, corner of Fairfax and
Cameron streets, on the 18th of September, 1894.
Encouraged by the success which has thus far
attended the efforts OF the Principals of this In.
stitution, they have continued to avail them
selves of every advantage, which the various
improvements in Europe and America have
conferred upon the science Of education.
A Gentleman of liberal education and expert
ence in the art of teaching, has recently taken
the charge OF the classes in Arithmetic, Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy. This
acquisition, with suitable apparatus for exhibit
ing experiments, and familiar lectures, which
will be given on each branch, complete the ad-
vantages enjoyed within the limits of this Insti-
tuition. B. Hallowell's course Of lectures are
also attended through the winter season.
The vigilant care and paternal watchfulness
ever attendant upon the pupils, command oppor-
tunites for intoxicating lessons on numerous
points of morals and manners, which can only
be secured by that maternal interest which wins
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch.
es, one hundred and fifty dollars per annun,,
payable quarterly in advance.
Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish each,
Sc per quarter of IL weeks
Music on Piano, Harp and Guitar, Sls do
Drawing pa Landscape ip oi and Flower do
Wax-work, Transferring, Shell.
work. and Chinese 10 QUO
Velvet Painting, in oil and water colors do
Refer to
Rev. Ruel Keith, Theological seminary,vs.
Rev. Edward Lippett, do
Rev. G. Dana Alexandria, D. G.
Rev. Mr. Johnson, do
John Roberts, do
Bernard Hooe, do
A. c. CaZenove do
w. Fowle, do
II. Daingerfeld, do
]. P. Thompson, do
T. Fairfax, do
Edgar Snowden, do
X. B. Mason, do
Benjamin Hallowel, do
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Secretary Of the
Treasury, Washington DC.
Hon. Mahon Dickerson, sec'y ofthe Navy.
Commodore Rodgers, Navy Commissioner
G. Morris, do
Isaac Chauncey, do
Col. Bomford, Washington
Gales & Seaton, do
Gen. George Rust, Virginia
Heroine L. Opie, Virginia.
Richard Brown, Virginia.
jy 3l-dtlstOct
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OAK WOOD.

PROPOSALS. will be received by me until
Il the LIST of September for the supply OF Two
Hundred Cords Of good, sound, merchantable
OAK WOOD, (one-third to be green wood, at
Fort Washington, Md; one-half to be delivered
by the lst ofNovember, the other half on or be-
fore LIST December, 1884. The wood must be
delivered and corded on the Hill, and at such
place as the Acting Assistant Quarter Master
may designate. Sufficient security for the faith
full performance the contract will be required.
Proposals to be endorsed For the supply of
Oak Wood" J. WALLER BARRY.
aug 4-2W A. A. Or Mr.
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NOTICE.

YFNHE co-partnership heretofore existing at
IL Pernambuco, Brazil, between JoHN Ma.
rHuEs and HENRY FORSTER, trading under the
firm of Mathues E Forster, was dissolved on the
18th Of the present month, June, by mutual con-
sent The Commission Business will be CONT
nued at Pernambuco by JOHN MATHUES,
who is at all times prepared to grant the usual
facilities to vessels touching and trading at that
port. Pernambuco, June %, 1884.
aug 2-dlm
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CHARLES BENNETT

TTAS imported, by the ship Herald, via Bal
III timore, and offers for sale
Shoe Thread in bales, superfine and common
Cambria and Shroud Muslins
Boys, Misses, and Ladies' Cotton Hose, best
make
Ladies' Black Cotton, Random. Angola, and
Silk Hose
Mems black Silk, mixed Raw Silk, brown Cot
ton. and Random Half Hose
English Gallons and black Lustring Ribbons
Fine Linen Tapes, in great variety
Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton
Tailors' patent Black, Blue and w. B. Thread
ga Book Muslins and Hdkfs, very fine
Superfine white and printed Marseilles Vest
ing in small ends
few bales first quality Burlaps, l, 2, 3, &
apr 20
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LAND FOR SALE.

LAND tOR SALE.
A TRACT OF LAND in the County OF
IN Prince William, Virginia, called Halle
Plain" containing about $50 acres.
A TRACT, adjoining the above, called
Browns containing about 40S acres.
TRACT on Bull Run, containing about
1915 acres.
A TRACT on Cedar Run, called Fitz-
hugh's," containing about SIS acres.
A TRACT on Slater's Run, containing about
$40 acres.
A TRACT called Champs" containing 765
acres.
A TRACT in Fauquer County, called
" Hale's," containing about 400 acres.
With several smaller TRACTS, containing
from 100 to $50 acres.
On all these Tracts are good and sufficient
Dwelling and Out Houses
All of which viii be sold on favorable terms,
upon application to Bernard Hooe, Esq. or the
subscriber, in Alexandria.
iy3l WIN. H. FOWLE.
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MORE NEW GOODS.
SUPERFINE and French Calicoes
- Do Ginghams
Real Damask Table Linen
Super Bleached and Brown Cottons
Beached Cotton Drill; Grape do
Bronze, Feather, and Palm Leaf Fans
Rouen Cashmere and Canton Flannel
Corded Skirts Pins Boot Web
White, colored e. ribbed Hoses do do do
Twilled and common Tape, Millinet
Combs, Cotton Balls, low priced Carpet
With many other articles, just received and
for sale at reduced prices by
aug4 GEO. WHITE.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

iA A convenient three-story brick Dwell
Ell LING HOUSE on Duke street, in COM
plete repair, having Carriage House and other
out.houses attached to it. It's in pleasant and
healthy part of the town.
As the subscriber is DESTROYS of selling out her
STOCK OF GOODS, she offers them at redu.
ced prices. REBECCA TAYLOR.
~ She also offers for hire, by the year,
valuable MAN SERVANT June 13-dtf
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NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS
DAINTED Muslns, handsome patterns
a Corded Skirts fine and cheap
Tuscan Bonnets; Mems Leghorn Hats
Cotton Carpet; "A Straw Mating
Brown Russia Drilling and French Linen
Just received and for sale by
"a GEO. WHITE.
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FRANKLIN HOUSE.

- The above TAVERN has been rented by
MiE the subscriber. II is well known as having
been long occupied by Mr.. Augustine Newton;
is now in good repair, and every comfort that
the traveller needs can be had. The Table is
every day supplied with the delicacies, as well
as the substantals of life. The Bar is well fitted
with the best Liquors, and private parties can
be accommodated in the most delightful man.
ner. .yDHN WEoI.
depart daily from this House; and Gigs, Horses,
and Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable
terms nov Sd
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SIX CENTS REWARD
WILL be paid for the apprehension of
w THORNTON B. STORKE, an indented
apprentice to the subscriber, who runaway QOr
the second time) on Thursday evening last. He
is stout built, coarse featured, with downcast
surly countenance. All persons are hereby
cautioned against harboring or employing said
boy, at their peril. JAMES GREEN.
Alexandria I'd August. lS34-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-16

WHEAT FANS, &C.
r G. g. H. GRISWOLD have now on hand,
IL. and will constantly keep, or manufacture
to order, at their Establishment corner of King
and Alfred streets, variety of Dutch and Eng
lish improved WHEAT FANS; Cookie, Cheat,
and Rolling SCREENS, for FIGURING Mills;
Window Screens, Riddles, Sifters, Mil. Shakes,
Straw Cutters, and Safes; all Of which they will
dispose of upon the most reasonable terms.
They guarantee them to be made of the best
materials and workmanship; and hope, by con-
slant attention to business, to gain share of the
public patronage.
Flour manufactures and Wheat Fan makers
will find it greatly to their advantage to give US
a call.
A boy is wanted; as apprentice to the above
business, l6 or II years old, of good and steady
habits.
NB. Repairing done on the shortest notice.
~ TURNING in Wood, Iron, and Brass.
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WHEAT.
T WISH to purchase Wheat in Aexandria;
l. also at the Triedelpht. Mills, situated three
lies from town, on the L;,!lc River Turnpike
DAD. SAM'L. LINDSAY,
On Union, between King and Prince SITS.
~ Griswold's celebrated Wheat Fans for
sale as above Alexandria, August 6.
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CHINA AND EARTHENWARE.

HUGH G. SMITH has just receiued, per
IL ship Maryland, from Liverpool, hand
some supply of CHINA AND EARTHEN
WARE, comprising the principal part of his
Fail Supply of Fancy and Staple Articles.
These, with his previous large stock on hand,
will be sold on moderate terms, cash or credit
Among the Goods are:
Handsome Dinner Sets, new and beautiful
style and patterns
Tea Sets, China, plain E gilt large variety
India Dining China, in sets, or any article
separately
Rich and common Cut, Plain, and Pressed
GLASSWARE, Of every quality
Casters, of common and superior quality
Black Quart and Pint Wine & Porter Bottles
DemUohns of every size
Stone Ware Of an excellent quality
Window Glass of good quality and every size
Boston Crown Glass, procured at factory pri-
Hall and Shop Lamps and Lamp Wicks [ces
Britannia Tea Sets, of superior quality
H. G. S. expects soon, by the ship Virginia,
sailed from Liverpool I'd of July, further sup
ply of Earthsnrare. Alexandria, augs
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CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,
INCLUDING both sexes, from IL to rs years
i of age Persons having likely Servants 10
dispose OF, will find it to be their interest to give
us call, as we viii give higher prices in cash
than any other purchaser who is now, or may
hereafter, come into this market
jy 20 FRANKLIN, ARMFlELD o. 20.
BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
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PLASTER PARIS.
tN Tons, the cargo of the brio Abort
az. Henry, from PASSPORT, for sale by
IS s. MESSERSMITH
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in lS-tf VIM. c. GARDNER,
.C5' The above property will be sold at due
ton, on Monday. the lst day of September next
at 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ. at the Bank of Alexandra
at which time the terms, &c. will be made known
auu ll-tlstSent
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. COTTON DUCK.
A n rAhTHER supply of 'Colrsn Cotton
PresiJsns' assorted numbers, received per schr.
anr from New York, for sale by
- w. FOWIE & co
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of CONGRESS. II was thus that the promise OF
NJ. Serurier was understood at w ashington ana
the President acted upon this understanding OF
il when he made it the basis of his resolution 10
forbear any communication TO Congress at the
then session. This resolution, and this motive
for it, are unequvocaly expressed in Mr.. NC
Lanes answer to M. Serurier's note.
am directed by my instructions, TO De car
did and explicit in all my communlcahons.-
This course cannbt, am sure, but be as agree
able to His Majesty's Government, as 1t Is TO my
own inclinations | am bound, therefore. in
this spirit of frankness, to declare that although
the utmost reliance is placed on the assurances
Of His Maesty's ministers, and that not douot
is entertained of the sincerity Of their desire to
procure the means OF executing the treaty, yet
il does not appear that they appreciate the i'm
portance of the subject at its just value. The
obligation Of the treaty is acknowledged; II is
confessed that the public faith is pledged for the
payment Of sums of money due now Tor nearly
three years; it is not denied that the United
States have. with fidelity and promptness, exc
cuted their part OF the treaty, and mat tney nave
shewn the utmost forbearance and moderation.
under circumstances of nature to create great
excitement. In this state of things something
more would seem 10 be required than the gene
raj assurances that the earliest day would be
taken to Salty the demands OF justice, and re-
deem the pledged faith of the nation. IL might
be expected that the personal convenience oil
the members Of the Legislature, or even some
degree of national interest, ought to give way
to the strong exigencies of such case. 1t can
not escape the observation Of your Excelency,
that, in certain solution of the question, ulteri-
or conside rations may arise, which will give
additional gravity TO the subject.
| have submitted these reflections, in order
that nothing may be omitted on my pant. to
shew the light in which this matter is viewed by
my Government; and in the hope that recon
sderation of the circumstances NAV produce a
different result, and enable me inform the Pres
ident, that His Majesty's Government have de-
cided that the Importance OF this case will JUST
fy them in making all exception in its favor to
the ordinary course Of proceeding. and that il
will he submitted TO the Legislature, at such an
early day, as may enable the President to an
mounce, that his confidence in the justice of The
French nation has been justified by the event.
pray your Excellency to receive the renew
ed assurance &c. ED. LIVINGSTON.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, -,

iterdRdFld, NOr. co. 49, -,
4 LII persons interested in the suD)ec. .n hs M.
IA Of the foregoing order. will please ,ak. If
tice, that have appointed the SECOND aGS nv
February next, at 10 O'Clock. A. ~, WHILE .hs 60.
Office in this place, for proceeding ID t un,or.
veral matters referred to me: On or W.. ,S.r
which day they are required to exnlon ms"
claims with the necessary proofs ana 'ousS, al
to support and su5stantiate the same; 'n .;or,
books and documents showing the transaeu .Or,
and property Of the said Columbian r aeto'
Company. COLIN AULp, NJ "
~" 90 Iau6w MAT Int 81
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NOT r..

NOTICE. r
TNHE Stockholders Of the Farmers BANK VI
Il Alexandra are notified, that an >eiecuo.
Of Directors for the ensuing year will be he'o -
their banking house, on Monday, the 5th GAY Gay
January next. JOHN HoorF'
dec 3-lawte
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THE UNITED STATES AND FRANCE.
Dec. 10, 1894.

Extracts from Correspondence bet,oeen the MIN
listers Of The United States and France, com
municated by the President OF me Cnned
States 10 the House Of Representatives,, Dec.
9Th, 1884.
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| am, sir, your obedient servant.
JOHN FORSYTH.

~ We are requested 10 announce Major
JAMES SANGsTER, "a ii candidate 10 represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assem-.
bly, OF Virginia. MANY VOTERS.
AZ We are requested TO announce PIuAP N.
AMIss as candidate to represent The County Of
Rappahanock in the next General Assembly Of
of Virginia.
Is We are authorised to announce TO the
voters of the Congressional District composed
Of the counties Of Westmoreland, Richmond,
Northumberland, Lancaster, King George Stal.
ford and Prince William, that JoHN TALnFERRo.
Esq, has, in compliance with the wish OF many
voters, consented to become candidate al inc
next election of Representative for that DIS
trict in the Congress Of the United States
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
Alexandria County, Set October Term, 1854.
Edward StabIer's administrator
and administrative y, Clour,rv
AGAINST
Jonathan Butcher and Others.
FINHIS cause now coming on to be heard on
Il the Complainants' bill and exhibits as 10 all
the said defendants except the said Jane kirby,
administrative Of Samuel Bland, and as TO her
on the Cnmplainants' bill, her answer ana !'e
exhibits filed; the Court doth thereupon oroer
and decree, that Master Commissioner Auid oo
take an account OF all debts due from the 20
lumbar Factory Company, in the pfocefdinss
mentioned. to thu creditors thereof, lhcIuoInE
therein the debts due to the creditor partners OF
the said Company, as well as those que "
others:-of all debts due to the sad ComPany'
as well from the debtor partners as from o,nt,s,
designating such as are sperate:-oi al Ie
property and funds Of the Company OF e'eIJ
description; and OF all such other maIleIS an iI
things connected with the affairs OF lne sa.u
Company, as TO the parties concerned " Oh!
of them shall seem necessary, to ehaOIe ~" ~.
Court to pronounce a final decree ProvluI"e w.
the payment Of the debts OF the SAID Coh,pSbn} ,
closing the coparnershp and diSposns =, rr m
property, debts and effects amongst 'De .'oo
tors and coparlners according TO lheII IesPe ys
i've rights. And it is further ordered. n' o,;cs
said Commissioners do give SIX weeks no" ND
by publication 10 the Alexandra Uazeue a" >,
National ieliigencer, of tie time anu l''as
which he will proceed TO take The account ~ rho
by directed, and warning The cred''oIs " ,ro
said Company to exhibit their CLAIMS WIZ ofors
per proofs and vouchers to him, Oh VI O'''''
the day he shall SO appoint. r
A copy tesE EDM. |. Lee -
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MEMORIAL.

mr. Convention of Citizens of the States o.
MARYLAND, Virginia, Pennsylvania and ONO
and Of the District of Columbia, asking iur
Their aid of Congress ior the coihpieuoh VI III
Chesaneake and Ohio Canal.
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FOREIGN.
LATEST FROM FRANCE

The packet ship liavre, at New York, bring.
Paris dates 10 the 9th and IIavrc TO the 9TH MAY.
The Courier translates from the Journal ia,
Ha'7e ,lr following statement, of the unfortunate
event which is said to have occurred at Toulou.
in the firing Of a salute by ono OF our frigatcs
HAvRE, MAT :.
We receive from Toulou under date Of the
LIST inst, the account Of 80 extraordinary n
circumstance, that notwithstanding the posi-
tive terms in which il is stated. we dare not
give publicity TO 1t without expressing our
doubts OF its truth.
The following is the language in which the
event is related to us by person who was on
the spot. But we again repeat, the affair
appears TO US so inexPlicable, that we advise
our readers 10 withhold their belief from it rs
we do, until more ample information.
TOULoS, 1sT NAY, 1894.
tragic event has occurred on the amir
versary Of ST. Philip. have already inform
cd you that there were two American fri
gates in the roads Of Toulon, tho ConsteIla-
ton aod the United States. The latter, which
arrived here three days ago, in saluiing our
vessels IN the roads, fred with ball on the
Sufiren ship Of the line, and killed or wounded
seven men.
II was on tho midway salute. One ball
cambose OF The first cook at the moment he
was distributing provisions, cut one sailor in
two, MORALLY wounded two more, and wound
ed in greater or less degree four others
One OF the sailors died Immediately; another,
whose abdomen was partly carried away,
expired in the hospital q few hours after
wards; third, whose thigh 10 broke, will be
operated upon this day.
The commander Of the SuAren was on
shore when this unfortunate event occurred
lie FASTENED on board with Admiral Massieu
&c Clerval, commanding the Roadstead. A
Lieutenant and Midshipman from the Amcri-
can frigate United States, came on board the
French Admiral, 10 tender their excuses.
which were rather badly received by our sal
lors N sight OF the dead bodies Of their COM
rades. Another bullet from the frigate struck
another Of our vessels in quarantine. The
redoubt on the large tower has also been
injured. There must thus have been many
OF the guns loaded with ball-nine have been
counted which have done some damage or
other.
Some parties weYe on shore, which werc
Immediately compelled to put of. for fea NJ Of
collision between our sailors and the Ameri-
cans. The piBaee station has been reinforc.
cd by piquet of gendermerIe and troops Of
the line, 10 avoid all further disasters. The
Consul, Nj. Truchct, accompanied them on
board In person, 20 avoid all disturbance.
The editor Of is Journal du Harrs, from
which we copy the above. again cautions the
public from placing full faith on all the de-
tails. He justly observes that il is impossible
TO believe that IN firing a salute number Of
guns should be loaded with ball by mistake.
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II Qnee,' .fnusensenf London t,...
relate, an account Of = singul,r va..f :.
tween tho son Of an Earl aod men.
the Royal household. The former
Of fourteen. laid . bet OF CIV guinea, d. ..
he would sail IN a washing tub from L..
friars 10 Westminster. ha,iug -, g..
harnessed 10 take him 10 tow. il- -,
formed this feat without the least ..I.ri,,
10 presence Of . number Of d,,ua.u,..
personsges. among whom ~as Queen A..
la,de. Whenever the geese were incline.
TO devisie. they we're gently guided tr .r.
aid Of = stick into the rixh, course A.,
The young gentleman had the sst,. I,
question On large pond on III, h.hsr',,
tate. lie had boat made Cor tie vu,po..
and could guide them, IN calm wca,he, d,
any part Of the pond. which ~, seven
miles IN eire umference. The sallr- -
the Thames IN the wash tub, however. w,,
an experiment in which be was entire,
successful Il Bait Gas.
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FROM the U. S. Tsitsrsph.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.


An Interesting debate took place in the
Senate, on the motion to print Is 900 copies
Of the report Of tho Post Office investigating
Committee. Mr.. Mangum moved that 80, 900
be printed. Mr. Southland made q most lucid
and animated exposure Of the eorruptions
and malversation Of tho department He
particularly called the attention Of the Senate
70 the delasivs and false statements that had
been made in the annual messages and re ports
OF the department. lie contrasted the ex-
pressions IN the annual messages Of the Pres
'dent. declaring TO Congress and the people
the sound state OF tho department, and that
u was supporting itself upon its resources
when the fact was, the department was bank
rupt, TO the amount Of nearly q million of
dollars, and was, NJ the moment Of the decla-
ration, borrower 90 m immense amount. of
certain banks, in order 20 sustain the depart
ment- These facts must have been known 10
the President NJ the time OF transmitting the
last message; and previous to the transmits
sion Of the message Of 1892. IL was known that
= defalcatisn existed, 10 the amount Of s3iO.-
900. And yet, with this knowledge, the
message, - well as the report made by the
Post Once Department, contain the most
na,teriog statements Of the Peeuniary affairs
Of the department