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DEPARTMENT OF WAR, }

'uhe 20, 1911.
The Secretary of War, in the discharge of a
painful duty, announces TO the Army the death
OF Major Gen'l. ALEXANDER MAcoMB, their late
Genera-in Chief
ltwere but small tribute to his memory to saw.
that in youth and manhood he served his country
IN the profession in which he died, during pc
rod Of more than forty years, without stain or
blemish upon his escutcheon. The spotless
purity OF his life was not less conspicuous than
his patriotism and devotion to the service.
Though bred soldier, and always an advocate
OF proper degree of rigor in maintaining the
discipline of the Army, his heart was still open
TO all the benevolent sensibilities of our nature;
nor were his success and good fortune below his
personal deserts Entering the Army in youth,
as Comet, he passed honorably through every
grade of command to the highest 'attainable in
his profession. In the progress of his long ca
reer, besides the various occasions Of ordinary
occurrence, which called forth the exercise of
his active talents as an officer the late war with
Great Britain afforded him an opportunity of
signalling his skill and gallantry in more emf
nent degree and he availed himself of il in a
manner which entities him to be enrolled high in
the list of that distinguished and heroic band of
commanders, by land and sea, who have achieved
so much for the honor and glory Of their country.
A grateful people, speaking through their const-
uted authorities, were prompt to acknowledge
their lively sense of the value and importance of
his services, while living; nor will they fail to
manifest correspondent feelings of sorrow and
regret upon the occasion of his death The
Army will cherish his memory, for the many
excellent traits Of his character as man, while
the example of his military fortune will encour-
age them to emulate his active perseverance,
devotion and gallantry as an officer.
AS an appropriate testimony of respect and
honor for the memory of their late Genera-in-
Chief, the officers of the Army will wear the
usual badge of mourning, for six months, on the
left arm and hilt of the sword. Guns will be
fired at each military post at intervals of thirty
minutes, from sunrise until sunset on the day
succeeding the receipt of this order, during
which time the national flag will be suspended
at half-staf. JOHN BELL.
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Our subscribers at distance must bear IN m'nd tna'
we do not take letters from the post ONCE uhies'
ranked by postmaster or postpaid
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The death of General MAcoMp was sudden and
unexpected. On Thursday afternoon he was riding on
the Avenue on Saturday he He was
born in April, 1882 and was therefore SO years of
age
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GEO. Z. BADGER.
CORRESPONDENCE.

ADurANr GENERALS OFFIcE,)
Washington, June %, 1871. I
Sir-It is with regret that announce to you the
death of Major General MAcoMB who departed this
life at about half past o'clock P. M The family
Of the deceased specially request that you attend the
funeral which will take place on Monday the 18th
inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Should any of the Volunteer Companies under your
command feel disposed TO participate in the funeral
ceremonies, place will be provided for them in the
escort, and should be pleased with their presence
on the occasion.
| am, sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES FOR JULY
ID. 9. GREGORY g. CO. Managers.


VIRGINIA LEESBURG LOTTERY,
Glass |, for ls4l.
To be drawn at Alexandra, Va, on Saturday, Sd
July, lS4l.
CAPITALS.
$4,000
10000 Dollars $500 Dollars
5000 Dollars 1917 Dollars
5000 Dollars
100 prizes of $1,000, &c.
rs Number Lonery-l2 braun Ballots.
Tickets $l0-Haves $5-Quarters So SO.
Certificates of packages of IS wholes $3.50 90
do do 25 halves IS 90
do do rs quarters 80 SO
On Saturday, 10th July, 1871, the
VIRGINIA MONONGALIA LOTTERY,
Class G for l84l.
Will be drawn at Alexandra, Va.
GRAND CAPITALS.
$4,000 $l5,OOO--$l0 OOO-$5 900 $4 600
$3OO0-$2 52S--$2, 500.
80 prizes of $lOOO-2s of $25O-2OO of $500, &c.
rs Number Lottery-l3 Drawn Ballots.
Tickets only $lO-Halves S5-Quarters 50 so.
Certificates of packages of25 Whole Tickets $3.50 90
De- do % Half do IS 90
Do do 25 Quarter do 80 so
VIRGINIA MONONGALIA LOTTERY.
Glass II, for lS4l.
To be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday,
I,t,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, June %, lS41.
Hon. HENRY BLACK, Representative elect from
Pennsylvania, appeared, qualified, and took his
seat Mr.. BLACK represents the district formerly
presented by the late CHARLES OoLE)
Mr.. DAWSON, of Georgia, said, il having been
announced in the public prints Of the day, by the Sc
cretary of War, that Major General ALEXANDER MA
COMB has departed this life he announced this fact
as Chairman of the Military Committee, to this body,
and begged leave offer the following resolutions
Resoiped, That the House of Representatives have
learntwith deep regret the death of Major General
ALEXANDER MAcoMB the late Commanding General
of the Army, anu the distinguished leader in the go-
rious battle of Plattsburgh in the late
Resoiped, That the House of Representatives will
if the Senate herein attend the funeral of Ma
jor General Macomb, this day at 10 o'clock
Resoired, That committee Of thee members Of
this House be appointed on the part of this House. to
make arrangements with such committee may be
appointed the part of the Senate for the attendance
OF the Senate and House Of Representatives at the flu
neral of the late General Macoml
Which were unanimously adopted, and sent to the
Senate for concurrence
Mr.. DAWSON, of Ga requested of the Speaker,
not to be appointed member of the committee ano-
the station having been assigned him in the ccremo-
MES Of the day.
ne SGEAhEh announced as the connttee the
following members: Messrs. JOHN MILLER of
Missouri, WILLIAM o. BUTLER, of Kentucky,
and AARON WARD, of New York.
Mr. LINN moved a reconsideration of the vote by
which on Saturday, the resolution fixing the hour of
adjournment of the House at o'clock, (this be-
ing the only day when reconsideration could be
movej.) He wished the motion to lie over.
A message was received from the Senate that they
had concurred in the resolutions of the House, and
appointed Mcssrs. MOREHEAD and PIERCE to
constitute the joint committee the part of that body
On motion Of Mr. BRIGGS, the House then ad-
journed, at twenty five minutes past ten o'clock
The Albany Evening Journal thinks il would be
fit and appropriate that the Locofocos second Decla-
ration Of Independence (sacrIlegious words y the
sub Treasury, should be repealed and eIpunged on
the next 18th ofJuly. We hope il will be done on the
day previous that the return Of the day Of real
independence may not be desecraed by the existence
ofso anti-repubican aaw.
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VIRGINIA LEEsBURG LOTTERY,

I
Class l., for lS4l.
To be drawn at Alexandria, Va, on Saturday, the
3st July, IS4l
GRAND PRIZES.
10000 Dollars 5000 Dollars
10000 Dollars 5000 Dollars
"a 000-2 800 000-Sl ;747-25 of 81 ,000-25 OF
S5rO---2S Of $300---200 Of $500, &c.
Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarers So, 80.
rs Number Lo,tery---l3 Drawn Ballots
Certificates of Packages % Whole Tickets $3.50 90
DO do % Half do 50 90
Do. do 20 Quarter do ~ on
For Tickets and Shares Certificates Of Packa-
ces in the above Splendid Lotteries, address
d. S. GREGORY co. Managers,
Washington, ID. c.
Drawings sent Immediately after they over to
all who order as above june 29-2aw3wd&c
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cTEVENS' NEW BOOK ON THE RUINS
= and AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES IN CEN
TRIAL AMERICA, COPAN, PALENQUE, SC
SC this day received, for sale by +. TAYLOR, two
volumes with many engravings. june %
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DLOODED HORSES FOR SALE--.The sub
ID scriber will dispose of ten or twelve head Of blood
ed stock Of approved pedigrees. Amongst which are
three Brood Mares, in foal, three filhes three
years old the past Spring n6w under the bride Tho
others Yearlings and this SPRING. foals
To Gentleman or Company, who may desire
GOOD MARYLAND Or Virginia stock, and who would
take the whole a purchase may be made on favorable
terms Full pedigrces will be furnished
DANIEL JENIFER,
Milton Hill, Charles County, Md.
Iune 29-d&c3w
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GRAND CAPITALS.
$4,000 $4,000
5000 Dollars 1900 Dollars
$500 Dollars $500 Dollars
| QQr nnIIara

5000 Dollars 1900 Dollars
$500 Dollars 2, 800 Dollars
1896 Dollars
2 of ST. 5000 Of 81 ,O00-50 of $250-75 of $500,
&c &c.
IS Number Lottery-l4 Dramn Ballots.
Tickets $l0--Haves $5-Quarters So so
Certificates of packages of Is Whole Tickets $3.50
Do do 25 Half do IS
Do. do rs Quarter do 80 so
On SATURDAY, 9th july ls4l, the
VIRGINIA LEESBURG LOTTERY,
Glass X, for 1871.
Will he drawn at Alexandra, Va.
GRAND SCHEME.
Two Capitals of 10000 Dollars,
Amounting to $4,000.
prize $4,000 prize Of 5000
do $500 do 5000
prize of 800
40 of 81 800 SO of S250-6O of $500, &c.
10 Number Lottery-12 Drapn Ballots.
Tickets $lO-Halves $5--Quarters ~ so.
Certificates of packages Of % whole Tickets $3.50 90
Do do. 25 half do 60 90
Do. do. IS quarter do 80 so
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l.. THOMAS,
Assistant Adjt Gcnl
Major Gen. GEo. II. SrEuARr &c, Baltimore Md.
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sad 40 enc man coma up 10 tho rescue ofthsy country
Mr.. WISE objected to tho resolution, because Il
was out Of tins to adopt the resolution now. which
would expose TO this nation and to all nations what
this Government thought fsefabout the controversy
with Great Britain and would nerpose with our ow n
negotiations, and with the action Of judicial iibu-
nal, which was separate branch of the Government
and they should not directly indirectly interrupt the
operations of the Executive.
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Bug. Gen. Ist Light Brigad Vt V.
To Assist. Adj Gen. l.. Thomas, Washington.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12

circulating medium-no horses, mules,
or other domestic animals, except
flows, and the cocks they keep UNI
der gound. 10 prevent their browning
being heard.
"There was wild novelty-some-
thing that touched the imagination-in
every step of our journey in that coun-
try. The old padre, in the deep still
ness of the dimly-lighted convent, with
his long, black coat like a robe, and
his flashing eye, called up an image of
the bold and resolute priests who ac-
companied the armies Of the conque-
rors; and as he drew a map on the la
BILE, and pointed out the sierra, to the
top of which he had climbed, and the
position of the MYSTERIOUS CRY, the
interest awakened in us was the most
thrilling ever experienced! One look
at that city was worth ten years of an
everyday life. 1.-The is right, a place
is left where Indians and an Indian city
exist as Cortez and Alvardo found
them; and there are living men who
can solve the mystery that hangs over
the ruined cities of America-who can
go to Copan, perhaps, and read the in
scrlption upon its monuments!"-Ste
Uen's Central america.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12

INCIDENT DURING THE BATTLE
OF TALAvERA.-The fighting had las
ted without intermission from 5 in the
morning. The slaughter on both sides
had been immense, and the heat be-
came intolerable. By sort of tacit
understanding the struggle ceased on
both sides about o'clock, each avail
ing themselves ofthe briefrepose which
both so much required. The French
appeared dispirited; for three hours
not movement was made nor a
musket was discharged; 'and it was
a question with us whether we should
advance, and in our turn become the
assailants, or remain quietly where we
were, and await the result of the enc
my's deliberations" During this ces-
sation of hostilities and incident Of
rare occurrence in war produced an
interesting display of generous feeling
between two brave and undetermined
enemies. GA small stream, tributary
to tie Tagus, flowed through a part
Of the battle-ground, and separated the
combats. During the pause that the
heat of the weaker and the warmness
ofthe troops had produced, both ar
mics went to the revulet for water
The men approached each ,other fear
lessly, threw down their caps and mus
kets, chartered to each other, like old
acqualntances, ana exchanged their
canteens and wineAasks. All asperity
of feeling seemed forgotten. To a
stranger they would have appeared
more like an allied force than men hot
from a ferocious conflict, and only
gathering strength and energy to re-
commence it anew. But still nobler
rivalry for the time existed the inter-
val was employed in carrying off the
wounded, who lay intermixed upon
the hard contested field; and to the
honor Of both be it told, that each en-
deavoured to extricate the common
sufferers, and remove their unfortunate
| friends and enemies, without dictinc-
ton. Suddenly the bugles sounded
the drums beat to arms; many of the
rival soldiery shook hands, and par
ted with expressions of mutual esteem
and in ten minutes after they were
again TO the bayonet's point. Mao
tCelrs Life Of Wellington.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-10-12
THE MYSTERIOUS CITY.

"But the thing that reused US was
the assertion by the padre, that four
days on the road TO Mexico, on the
other side Of the great sierra, was a
lining city, large and populous, occu-
pied by Indians, precisely in the same
states as before the discovery Of Amer
ca! He had heard of it many years
before, at the village of Chajul, and
was told by the villagers that from the
topmost ridge Of the sierra this city
was distinctly visible. He was then
young, and with mnch labor climbed
to the naked SUBMITS Of the sierra,
from which, at a heighth Of ten or
Twelve thousand feet, he looked over
an immense plain, extending to Yucca
tan large city spread over a great
space, and with currents white and
glittering in the sun. The tradition
airy account Of the Indians OF Chajul
is, that no white man has ever reached
this city; that the inhabitants speak the
Maya language, are awaren that race
Of stragers has conquered the whole
country around, and murder any white
man who attempts to enter their ter
ritory. They have no coin or Other
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R@1gRgGA1a
From the Daily Banner.
COMING EVENTS-THE SUB
TRFASTTRY IN DISGTTTSE


TREASURY IN DISGUISE.
Since the Madisonian has become
the especial supporter and defender
of President Tyler's late extraordina-
ry course, touching the action ofCon-
gress in their efforts TO establish a f.
nancial agent, 10 collect, safely keep
and disburse the public money, re-
guIate the exchanges and restore the
former prosperity of the country,
that paper may be considered as bis
organ, and the measures Of policy
it disseminates as receiving his APP
proval.
The following new and curious pro-
iect, which we extrct from the Madiso-
man, and which is cautiously thrown
out, without even endorsing, in order
that It's fate may be anticipated without
any committdl by that paper in its ia
vor, should il be generally condemned
by the people, shows TO what despe-
rate and reckless shifts and dangerous
alternatives, the President and his IN
official advisers will probably be driven,
in ncocting a substitute for the mea-
sures which he vetoed at the extra
session, andnsFhich it is intimated in
the second ! 10 message will be sub
mitted 10 the consideration of Con
crese at ;ts ne Vt meeting. There is
| good deal of delicacy in the predica
ment occupied BY Mr.. Tyler at Thu
time. These are two important OBJ
liects to be accomplished by the forth
| coming Executive recommendation,
| the President wishes to receive an
support. Il must be prepared with
view Of meeting THE hearty co~opera
ton Of the sub Treasury Locofocoi
and it must be so sUOrded as to pre-
tect the Presidents tender conscienc
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COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI TUESDAY, OCTOBER r. 1871
,ome bright and airly. But if I'd knew

come bright and airly. But if I'd knew
it was you
"Known twas me!' replied Dob
son bitterly, ''you knew it was some
body who had flesh and blood too good
for these plaguey varmints though,
and you know there has been a smart
sprinkle of bears about the settlement
all the spring."
"Well don't be in huff, Tommy,
It's never too late to do good. So hold
tight now, and don't let the tarnal crit
.er get loose, while l split his head
open.
"No, no. said Dobson. "After
holding the beast here all night, think
l ought to have the pleasure OF kill
ing him. So you just take hold ofhis
paws here, and ] will take the axe and
let streak of daylight into his scull
about the quickest
The proposition being fair one,
Mr.. Sleeper was too reasonable a man
to object. He was no coward ,either,
and he therefore stepped up to the tree
and cautiously taking the bear with
both hands, relieved honest Dobson
from his predicament. The hands Of
the latter though sadly stifened by the
tenacity with which they had been
clenched for so many hours, were
soon brandishing the axe; and he APP
parently made all Preparations for Civ
ing the deadly blow-and deadly it
would have been, had he struck. But
to the surprise Of Sleeper, he did not
strike, and, to his further consterna-
ton, Dobson swung the axe upon his
shoulder, and marched away, whistling
as he went, with as much apparent in
difference as the other had shown COM
ing to his relief.
1t was now Sleeper's turn TO make
the forest vocal with his cries. In vain
he raved, and called, and threatened.
Dobson walked on and disappeared.
leaving his friend as sad prospect for
his breakfast as he himself had for his
supper.
To relieve the surprise of the reader
it is right to add that Dobson return
ed and killed the bear in the course Of
the afternoon.
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THE LAND DISTRIBUTION Bill.
This bill has passed both Houses of
Congress, and has received the sane
ton Of the President. The following
note we fndi the speech of Mr.. Ray
ner, delivered in the House of Rep
resentatives, while that bill was under
debate.
The following table shows what teach
State would annually receive under
this bilI-supposing $3,OOO,OOO to be
distributed per year-ard supposing
the ratio of representation under the
late census to be put at 10000. II
any other ratio should be fixed on, the
relative proportions will be the same.
The sums are stated in round num-
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IMPROVEMENT OF OUR PHRAsEoLo-

cyl is extraordinary how popular
the metaphorical style of Mr.. Bolts,
the Observation-Disclosures of
Congress is becoming. If a man now
goes into hatter's store to purchase
a ''beaver" instead of saying "Mr.
Jones, have on got hat that will fit
me?" he says "Jones, can you head
mel"
If a fellow goes into barber shop
to have his hair operated on, instead of
saying, "Mr. Chpwell, l want my
hair cut" he says, "Look here, Chip
well, you head me, will you? [ want
none Of your foreign fashions, do you
understand? a plain Virginia-coffee-
house cut-notbing more" The
style has even insinuated itself into
our legal documents, and instead oil
an indictment running now, as hereto
fore, thus-and whereas he the said
John Smith, at the time and place
aforesaid, did, then and there, with
malice aforethought, and influenced
| by a wicked spirit, inhict divers
wounds, bruises and Commissions onthe
head of said Thomas Tomkins, with ;
certain dangerous and deadly leader
weapon, called, denominated anC
known by the style, name and nomen
clature OF a colt, contrary to the peace
and dignity of the state and the statute
in that case made and provided" In
stead, we say, of this prolix, verbos'
and antiquated style, one more verse
comprehensive and Of greater fore
and meaning is now adopted; an
those legal documents, of which we
have been speaking, run thus-"An'
whereas,fhe said John Smith has heade
the said Thomas Tomkins contrary
the law and dignity of the state."
, The brevity and good sense of tn
new system must be apparent TO tn
: most superficial observer Of the beau
ties Of the English language.-N. c
) Picayune.
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