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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29

prevail and the usual consequences ensue the prow
ing demsgogue enlsting his numerical forces But an
injured and oppressed people will bear this no longer
ihey VIII relieve themselves by mighty exercise OF
constitutional right A salutary lesson will be taught
70 ahless or incompetent rulers for the instruction
posierity as well as the present generation.
, must not be misunderstood as proposing one in
discriminate sentence of condemnation on all the mem
ners OF the National Legislature who ranked under the
Administration flag There are honorable exceptions
among them high minded men, who Influenced by
their own views of correctness of principle combined
WIN Irresistible surrounding circumstances acted ge-
morally with the party, but frequently proved their in
dependence by not doing SO Then names are Of
course recorded in the proceedings of their respective
houses IN the alluded 10 and those records will
endurlngy testify to their patriotism Independence
and observation-disclosures
! feel that have detained you too long. hope,
however that the interest Of the subject to YOU as
citlen AMI patriot has prevented the tedium with
winch my manner of treating il would otherwise have
anilcted you, You see have spoken freely without
Tear favor or affection, without disregaIding how
ever, Official respect or personal civy or decorum.
Ana ever We're conscious Of selfish or interested
motive IN any case Of this character in the present in
stance am certainly free from any such unhaowed
influence have no private expectations from either
OF the candidates and on General Harrison have
claims.
With great respect, remain, sir, your obedient
humble servant
JOHN p. VAN NESS.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
COLONIAL SUB. TREASURES.

The Albany Evening Journal gives the following
account Of a speech Of Gen. Lewis, before the fede-
raj Loco foco Convention recently held at Pough-
keepsie and OF the ludicrous tnbulation into which
the Sub-treasury managers were thrown by the IN
opportune disclosures Of the veterans experience as
to dsfauhing Sub-treasureB.
Gen Lewis began by saying I" that he fell grateful
for the compliment bestowed upon him. that ne was
an old man--that he had been all his lie an Cd
server Of public affairs, and probably knew more
OF the history of Sub treasurers than most present
that the first Sub-treasurer with whose history ne
had been acquainted, was Lord ---, under the
Colonial Government, trho turned out 10 DC large
Defduher!'! here there much whispering on
the stage and Vanderpoel stepped behind that the
second was --- lgying the namel VINO
eas also DefauHer ~ here the confusion on the
stage increased and Gen. MasOn and Richard ~
Davis NOV ed forward and that in fine he had never
known but one man, and he lived next door 10 him,
who could settle his accounts with the Government
as Sub-treasurer and he was enabled to do so only
by the charity of his neighbors, who brought him the
gold and silver in little bags, loan, that he might
seem TO have IT, to secure his re-appointment, ana
that the next day it all went back where II came
'front.' That for these reasons he had been OPP
posed to the Sub-treasury" Here the alarm and
confusion on the stage became lmmense.J On
the old garrulous said D TO NJ ne
don't know when to stop He'll talk all day, said
another call for Wright Gen Mason stepped up
to the speaker and saying to the audience IN an un
der tone (the old General is very deafD don't you
want to hear fright? and on their calling out Tor
Wright he put his hand on the speakers shoulder
and yelled in his ear don't YOU hear, General, they
call for Wright2" " just about giving my
reasons why think il may do. If the bill makes u
felony to abstract the money, perseveJed the Gene
Naturalization and chagrin was now marked
upon every countenance on the stage Choke nun
off, muttercd one; +" let us drown him with three
cheers" said Senator Mason who came TO the front
Of the stage and threw his cap three tunes round his
head bawling hurrah at each swing. The three
cheers, however, were faint and forced the dedj
man did not hear them! and was going on with ms
reasons, &c, when Senator Maison gave the signal
for three more Three gotten up IN better
style, and the speaker again reminded that Mr,
Wright was called for He, however, determined
to give his reasons. When Senator Maison gave
the signal, the band the stage struck up " ankee
Doode"a grand hubbub ensued and in the midst
of it, Vanderpoe pulled the old reeran into The chair
by his coat tails y
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
THE VAN buren, SCHEME.

Rumor tells us that the great scheme by which the
reelection Of Mr.. Van Buren, is to be secured, will be
developed in a few days. We advise the people to
prepare themselves for the explosion. Steamboats,
not TO be blown up Locomotives to discharge
their freight precipces The official returns are
not 10 be forged General Harrison is not 10 he as
sassinated. But all the Union is to be poisoned
-" This murderous shaft that's shot
Hath not yet lighted
But II may be speeding secretly in its course. Our
possets are not TO be drugged But venemous dead
mixture ID TO be poured into the public eye and ear
II has been mixed in the woods about Georgetown,
and Amos Kendall will, in due season, scatter it, in
the form of the Address of the Democratic Working
Men of this City in all quarters of the Union Let
the weak rembe, they only swallow IT, and become
It's victims Strong iniellects will reject it, and escape.
The Address of Amos Kendall in this disguise is
TO save Mr. Van Buren, and Amos Kendall as the
reward Of his success represent the physical and
moral dignity well the political soundness of the
United States, at one of the great Courts of Europe
Such path opening for his ambition will he permit
such petty obstacles truth, principle justice TO
divert him from the track Does any one familiar
with his history require answer Macbeth was
not more resolute to be King, by the only ready
means, than Amos Kendall to be Minister And
we may look for compound, the analysis of which
will shock every honest and honorable feeling There
will be immolaon of character enough to propiti
ate Moloch; more than enough to produce such
universal disgust will make the Democratic Work
ing Men-many of whom honest dupes-hereaf-
ter hang their heads with shame that they have
toned it, Let the People look out for false represen
tations of the past and delusve promises Of the future
Ii is the last effort to save condemned despotsm-
the death struggle Of those who have attempted &c
srangle every great interest in the security of which
our prosperity is nyolved and to wind up the political
tragedy by sacrificing every feature Of popular freedom
| to their ambition
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
MAINE ELECTION.

We have before stated that consider the election
settled, and that Edward Kent has been elected Gov
ernor Of Maine for the ensuing year. But al Of
friends disposed TO put faith or fear in the
moonshine estimates Of the Administration press in
this quarter, repeat the following, from the Port.
land Advertiser of Thursday evening
The Returns Compiete-Edrdrd Kent Elected
and no mistdke.-We have gone through our returns
carefully again. and, after revising them and correct
ing them give the result complete in all the towns,
follows
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29

Ig There is cool impudence about the heaven
born Amos quite refreshing lie abuses spectators
brokers. &c, fc.-while it is perfectly wellknown
that, as member of the Mississippi Land Company
he pocketed $4,000 without having paid out a far.
thing having bought his interest by selling the com
pany his supposed influence General Jackson IN
the matter of an Indian Treaty. The Extra Globe
is no speculation, of course Oh no by means -
Mobile Adpsrtiser
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
SPECIAL ELECTION IN LOUISIANA.

The Governor of Louisiana has issued his procla-
nation ordering election to be held in the Third
Congressional District of that State composed OF the
counties of Attakapas, Opelousas Rapdrs, Nachito-
caused by the resignation of the Hon Rice Garland.
The election is to take place at the time that
Presidential Electors chosen, on Monday, the Sc
cond of November and the two following days
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
THE EXCITEMENT OF COMPOSITION.

Some time ago. Amos Kendall accused worthy
and independent deputy postmaster of assuming a
false character forging postmark, and attempting to
fch his pocket because he declined to become an
agent Of the Extra Globe, and sent the Beggarman
letter telling him He has been obliged to retrac
the charge of orgerythough he does it in shutting
and ungentlemanly manner Of course-but he insists
that for deputy postmaster to return his heggar
petition" and speak of sundry converts to Wing
gerry from reading his Address to the People of the
United States PROVES mean and PrcKPocKEr
disposition r
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29

Il. We commend to the particular attention Of our
readers the letter of Gen JOHN P VAN Ness, which
publish to-day. In every quarter Of the Union,
original friends of General Jackson and Martin Van
Buren, disguised with the abuses, and corupionsi
and NAL administration Of the latter going for
change" and supporting General Harrison for the
Presidency.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
What do their neiphbors think Z

The opponents of Van Buren, are in large ma
jority al Albany-Benton is in an insignificant mno-
rity at st Louis and General Jackson cannot
turn the citizens Of Nashville from General Harrison
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29
1889,
1910.

hents majority Us
The scattering votes in 1889 were 204 in 1910, al
far as heard from, H.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-29

II We need only refer our readers to the admlra-
BILE speech of General Harrison at Dayton, to ensure
a careful and admiring perusal.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
ARRIVALS, CLEARANCE, &c.
TPer Acadia, at Boston.l

Per Acadia, at Boston.
Sailed from Havre July %, ship Manchester
Bosworth, for Bath. 24th ship Lagrange, Thorn
son, for do.
Adv at Liverpool LIST inst ship Glasgow, Little,
for Philadelphia 9th
Sailed fin Jersey, July IL Calico, Lombard for
Cadz
At Matanzas 29th ult sch Patriot I'm Bath just
ar,
At Mansanilla ~ days since, sch New York
Merryman. for NJ
Ar at NO LIST inst ship Roger Sherman, Mich
OILS Bath brig Julia and Helen, Thomaston
Ar at Savannah Sth ship Tamerlane, Theobald
Liverpool
Ar in Hampton Roads 18th sch Richard Taylo
from Thomaston via NY
Ar at Savannah 9th, ship Monticello, Lawton
Havre
Ar at Baltimore 18th brig Della, Parker, NO
Ar at Philadelphia 18th sch Ceres, Decker,
Boston
Ar at New York 18th, Peru Rider, Bangor.
Spartan, Arez, Bangor. Nancy Hewitt. Jones,
Thomaston, 10
Ar at Gloucester 14,h, Bunker Hill, Gardiner
Ar at Boston 10th, brig Lincoln, Smith. (of
Bath) NO. 81. 18th brig Ceylon, Trott, (of Bath)
Matanzas I'd inst.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
MARINE LIST. g
PORT OF BATH.
ARRlV ED.

Aug Is. Ar sch Orbit, Houdlette, Boston
Brig Chsistiana, Ballard, Hallowel, from Ha-
vre. Left at Havre, 2lst June the following yes.
sells:
Susan Drew, Babbage, for st Ubes; Cornth,
Smith. dischargng Eliza Warwick, Davis,
do Havre, Carpe inter-, do. N artha Washington,
Stevens. do; Navarino, Mahan do, Northampton
Mann, do; James FL Sheppard, Redman. waiting
to discharge. Franconia, Jones, do. Margaret
Scott, Penhallow, do; Columbus, Coffin, do;
Mavio, Coffin. do; Onico, Drew, do; Colchis,
Knight, sail to day; Xylon, Putnam, Coppering,
Areatus, Lincoln, waiting to discharge; WaverIy
Snow. (Saed that date y Ceres, Blanchard for
charged; Cotton Planter, Doane, for New York
err, New York soon, Monticello. Lawton, ucer-
Bark Sardius
II, Ar brig Charles Thomas, Thomas,
Norfolk
II, Ar bark Noble, Manson, Cadiz, IS days
with salt to Messrs Geo. F. & J. Patten. Left
Ship Trenton, Maxwell, for bath 4 or days;
Oregon, Glidden, for Boston, few days, July 90
off Western Island, exchanged signals with ship
Cabinet, of Boston. steering w,
Is, sch Adeline Watson, Havana.
10, brig Cornthian, Haynes, Gibralter,
July IT, left the Ten Brothers, of Thomaston Un-
19shp Trenton, Maxwell, from Cadiz 18th
ult, Salt to G F & J Patten.
FELLOWSHIP New England, Lowell, FIN Liv-
erpool, bound to James River; put in TO land the
Captain, who has been very sick during the home
ward passage. She brings few bags fine Salt.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

A adjourned meeting of the Bath Anti Slavery
IA Society, will be holden on Thursday Even ing
August 10Th, at the Baptist Vestry; when the fol-
lowing resolution will be discussed, viz
ResolUed. That. the principles upon which Alb
olitionism is based, the principles OF the New
Testament and that those who refuse to embrace
them when fairly presented to their minds, refuse
to embrace the whole Gospel.
Amy persons, not members ofthe Society as well
as those who arc; who would feel interested in the
discussion of this important Subject, respectfully
invited to attend. r. BABB, Sec.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

S3aFe aE sFggrsnP.
HEAD Q0.4RTERS -4'h Drv,.tov.
R,rtI hr.,.r- IStu

IlF4AD SZJsIia FsAO --l'H IJlNitInSt
Barn ArGtsr I, lao.
Dipisioa Order no, II.
The Review aud inspection of se troops Of this
Division will take place the pr s'nt year folloas.
The first Brigade bcIwern ii p tw"rtv first and
twenty sixth day # ccptenrii"r ur~t-lhe second
Brigade between ils twenty iehlh Gly al :Srpinnt
her and The !l,ird DAY oil October n-xi; aud sur
Tvs between the DAYS ai ra,ajA * shall br resnrr-
,iyeIy designated by Brieadli C'nrraa A.lay and
Leonard The Infantry nv licgIm,nts the C1valrv
of the two Brisades and the Artery nfthe SECOND
Brigade ly companies with such Regiments of In.
fantry shalh be nssi convenient Tor them liz Ar
iery Of the first Brigade bv Resnn"n at Bfnn4-
wick. on the same day oltis Review IF ,he lnian-
try at tlat place.
The Ma jor General viii to seHsonahv notified
ofthe time aud place # pa;a'e Of each Prsiineut
and The mannnvers 10 b. p"Fton ed
By commnnd of The .Najor Gonerol
JACOBS. eENALL. a. d. q.
np3 0rd+rIU n6rer Az DIR
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

New INVENTION. is said that Yam
kee in the old Bay State, has invented a
kind of musical clock that he has attached
to a cradle, hung on pivots. The pendu-
lum rocks the cradle, and the musical de-
partment sings the baby to sleep. This
cute labor saving machine, it is thought,
will induce many wary bachelors to Corego
their celibacy, and venture on series of
connubialties. N. Y. Times.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
n CIR I'D

1T is duty and privilege, which
feel too sensibly that owe my kind bene-
factors, for their prompt and spirited exer-
tions in the preservation of my buildings at
the late fire Of Mr. fuckers Barn, to accord
in public manner; feel more especially
grateful TO those who took such a feeling
interest in the safety ofmy property.
VIM. WINSLOW,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

view ofthe course then adopted. we are
decidedly Of the opinion that it was such
as was dictated by military wisdom, and by
due regard to our own circumstances and
to the situation of the enemy. The reason
for this opinion it is evidently improper now
TO give; but we hold ourselves ready, at
future period, and when other crcumstan an
ces shall have INTERVIEWED, TO satisfy any
man Of its correctness, who is anxious TO
investigate, and willing to receive the
truth. And with ready acquiescence, be-
yond the mere claims of military duty. we
are prepared to obey a general whose
measures meet our most deliberate appro-
baton, and merit tina. Of his country.
SIGNED.
LEWIS CASS brig. gen. U. 8. A:
SAMUEL WELLS, col. 18th regt U.
Th. D. OWINGs, col 2sth reg. U.sI;
Geo. PAUF. col. 9th regt u. S. /;
J. G. bartlett, col and q nj. G.;
JAS. V. BALL, lieut.. col;
ROBERT MORRISON, lieut. col;
GEORGE TOD. maj. 10Th regt, U S l.
VIM. TRIGG, maj. 2eth regt, U. S. l;
JAMES SMILEY, maj 29th reg. U
Rd. GRAHAM. maj LIB reg,. U. S. 1
GEORGE CROGHAN, MAJ. 18th regt.
U. 81;
l.. HUKIN, maj and asst IN gen;
l.. d, WOOD, maj engineers.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
A Tempest Gathering!

The Globe and Argus read out ofthe Party by
the Waldoboro' Patriot. The Patriot says Indiana
has "never been claimed BY the Democrats, [loco
focos] Now this State having been actually claimed
by the Globe and by the Argus, and other prints
protesting to be democratic. it follows according to
the Patriots language, that these prints mol
Democrntc.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
BACON! BACON!
SHOULDERS and HANS of first rate BACON
~ for sale cheap by DANIEL MARSTON
Treasury. Office.

augusta, July 90, 1910.
NJ Office is hereby given, that the Annual
~ School Fund apportioned to the several. Towns
anu ,hs ~ o S Of ,ne year 1aO togeh
Militia, &C., will be paid at the adjourned Session
of the Legislature in September, upon application
at this office. ID. WILKINS, Treasurer.
The publishers of newspapers in this State
are reqesed TO insert the foregoing and send their
bill to this office for payment.
d. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
PROVISIONS & FRUITS.

I'D P. MORSE. keeps constantly on hand. and
IA. is receiving per Steamboat every trip, tbs
choicest FRUITS and EGETABLEs of tia
Season. lie likewise, keeps general assortment
of Provisions and Groceries, and will supply his
customers and ihose who with, with the best Of
meats, AT THEIR HOUSES, according to their orders
Bath, July 30ih. LIDO. Il.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

The editor of the Woodstock IN. By
Times, gives circulation to the intelligence
that the Marshal Of Maine has actually
commenced taking the census of NADIA
waska. He seems to feel very unpleasant
ly about it. We beg he will not fret him
self. because, if M adawaska really belongs
to New Brunswick. they ought to be thank
full for having the census taken at Uncle
Sans expense. Times.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

U. S. SENATE. This body when full con-
sists of SO members AS it now stands, the
Van Buren, party has 80 of these members.
the wing party 20 and there is one
vacancy. The terms Of ID Of these.
in addition to the vacancy and one,
resignation expire in 1871. The wings
hope, and say, they expect to gain one
member in New Jersey. two (including
xacancy) in Virginia two (including res
ignation) in North Carolina. one in
louisiana, one in Illinois, and one in
Michigan. They expect to lose one in
Maine. This would certainly give them
majority. They also claim a chance Of
gaining one more in each of the states Of
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; bnt we
think they had better be content without
these. Times.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

KENNEBEc DAM. The Stockholders.
and Others interested in the Kennebec
Dam are making exertions to repair that
structure; the expense of the requisite re-
pairs has been estimated by a competent
Engineer at $4,000. The plan for rails
ing this we believe is, to solicit subscrlp-
ton in small parcels to the amount of
$4,000 and the company agree to furnish
the re st. Spectator.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
BATHING ESTABLISHMENT
DIR. Samuel Anderson

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Bath
u a. that he has erected a Bathing Establishment
and furnished it with every necessary convenience
for WARM and COLD BATHS. and VAPOR
BATHS, and hopes by constant and untiring
ton, to promote the convenience and comfort, as
we'll as the HEALTH Of all who may favor him
with their patronage.
Persons wishing the professional services of DR.
Anderson, are informed that he has removed his
Office to the above place, where he may be found
at all hours in the day
Office on the street leading to the town landing,
few steps from Pierce's Block.
Bath, august 9Th, 1910 3wl9
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
CLOTH DRESSING,

YHNHE subscriber would inform his customers and
Il the public, that be continues to carry on thu
Clothing business as usual, at Topsham Village,
Cloth left with Messrs. Palmer & Ledyard, will be
taken by him, and dressed usual III those
who please to favor him with their custom may de-
pend on having good coIors, and their cloth finished
in good style. with usual dispatch; price one shi-
ling per yard, for cloth dressed in the best manner.
WILLIAM WILTON.
Topsham, July 90, 1910 # lS.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

The British Revenue returns show an increase
on July quarter of 1910, over those Of 1889. Of
I2li 500, The reduction on the pos, Office is
1885, 900
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

MAIL ROBBERY The mail from Buffa-
10 10 the eastward was robbed at lie Roy i,
N. Y. on the morning of the 18th, while
the driver was changing his coach and
horses. He had thrown off the mail bags
near the door, and while he was absent,
one Of the bags was taken off. 1t was
found about half a mile from where it was
taken, cut open, but containing all the
newspapers and few letters. Some 40
rods distant, another parcel Of letters was
found, and in another place in the vicinity
another parcel. Some remained unopened,
bat the principal part were torn open and
mutlated. Nothing Of value was obtained
hy the robber, except 5000 in u S. Bank
bills, a draft of $1,000, and 5000 to 700,
both which last will probably be of no use.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

TIP More Gull. The Boston Steamer ben
the New Yorker, about four days-and bring
news four days later into the bargain.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

DISASTERS.
10th inst off Isle Of Shoals, sch Elizabeth of
and from Bath, supposed for Boston had sprung
aleak and thrown over deck load requested the
Temperance to lay by which she did.-but lost
sight of her in the fog, and they feared that she
sunk, as she disappeared very suddenly.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

MILITARY. At an election, for the choice of
Colonel, tor the lst Reg, lst Brig, 4th Div.
Capt WIN. II. Far EMAN, of the Bath Light In
fantry, was duly elected to that office.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

We intended to publish the entire list of Dele
gates to the Wing Co. Convention last week.
But we we're not able to get the quarter part oil
them, we think we may as we'll omit i, altogether.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20

We advise the Patriot 10 be very careful how it
says, when speaking of Gen Sewall, that "He has
EVER been true, consistent and honest democrat"
There must be some mistake in the printing.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
EssIYass,y An.
Eg. &. asAha.ElY.

EUAS removed from Talmnn'S wharf TO Ito
n e New Store on the whnriuorlh OFFS G. Stun
SCo nearly opposite the Elliot House. whera
he has for sale 400 I'bs Howard st Flour and 400
Bushels yellow Corn.
Bath Aug. llth $40 #
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-08-20
NOTICE

NOTICE
s hereby given that flames Cove of Edgecomb
j. in the county of Lincoln relinqnish to my aon
Alfred l.. Cove his time until he shall have become
twenty one years of age. And after this date
shall claim none Of his wages or pay any debts of
his contracting. JAMES COVE.
Witness John Cunningham
Edgecomb August, 5, 1870. 3w 81