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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
Tuesday, Dec. 10.
f Mr.. PEYTON.

On motion Of Mr.. PEYTON,
The resolution from the House OF Delegates
for The election of Judge 10 supply the vacancy
occasioned BY the resignation OF Judge Thos. II.
Bayly, was taken up and agreed TO-
The SPEAKER laid before the Senate the
following letter from the LIST Auditor, which was
laid on the table:
AuDIroR's OFFICE, Dec. 10, 1874
Sir-In compliance with a resolution of the
Senate OF the 1lh inst, have The honor to state,
that there being no accurate data knowE 10 me,
from which to ascertain the present number OF
free white male inhabitants of the State over The
age Of 81, have been obliged TO consult the
census Of lSi4, as furnishing the best intorma-
ton on the subject-Even lha, document presents
only the white male population over 20 and not
over 81. SupPosng the difference OF single
year, however, not very material, have adopted
ii as one Of The element. oil the calculation or
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Mn. JONES TO Mk. Howard.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, (Tcxas,l Aug. 6, lsi.

Washington, (IcXasD Aug. u, 1914.
The undersigned, Secretary of State Of the Re-
public OF Texas, has the honor 10 transmit here
with TO Gen. Howard, Charge d'Afiaires Of the
United States, near this Government, the copy Of
Il communication from the Hon. G.. w. Hill, Of
this date, with accompanying documents and
E, containing the information that Mexico Is
about 10 recomlnence active hostilities against
this county.
The undersigned is aware, that Gen Howard
has already been informed of the efforts making
bv Gen. Santa Anna To raise funds in Mexico,
and an army of thirty thousand men, for the sub
lugation oil Texas; and that troops in considerable
numbers have already been moved towards our
Southwestern frontier under the command Of
Gen. Canaliz, OF the Mexican army an officer ap-
pointed to carry this object into effect.
The information now in possession OF this Co
vernmen,, leads the undersigned 10 the conclusion
that Mexico intends either 10 renew system of
predatory warfare against Texas, or else TO make
a formidable attempt for lis conquest and that,
whichever alternative she NAV have concluded
to adopt, she has been induced 10 her course by
the negotiations pending between Texas and the
u. States on the subject OF annexation.
In view OF these facts, and adverting TO the as
surances given 10 this Government by General
Murphy, Charge Il A flares of the United States,
on the lilh Of February and by Mr.. Calhoun,
Secretary OF State, on The lth OF April last, the
undersigned, By direction Of his exccllency the Pre-
sideni, has the honor TO request that Gen. Howard
will, as early as convenient, take the necessary
steps 10 cause TO be carried into effect these assn
RANGES, and 10 extend TO Texas the aid which the
present emergency requires.
The undersigned embraces with great pleasure
this occasion 10 present 10 General Howard the
assurances Of his distinguished consideration and
regard. ANSoN JONES.
The Hon. TILGnMAN A. HowARD,
Charge d Aliaires. VI the U. S., &c.
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to the uniimely death OF General Howard, and
the absence of any representative Of the United
States al the scat OF the Government OF Texas,
Lieutenant Stevens may return il 10 this Depart
ment To obviate the Inconvenience which
might arise from such a state OF things for
ward herewith copy OF the despatch and ac-
companying papers.
Since the date of the despatch TO Mr.. Howard,
information has been received at this Depart
mcnt, through Major Butler, agent for the Che
rokee Indians, that Mexican emissaries, or agents
of The Mexican Government are employed IN IN
s.igating the Mexican tribes on our Southwest
ern frontier 10 acts OF hostility against our cii-
zens and those of Texas, residing in their re-
speclive neshbolhoods. This, il true, is in Iii
rect violation Of the treaty of amiiy between the
two countries, of the 9Th of April 1881 print
cd COPY of which herewith ioru ard 10 you, cali
ing your attention. al the same time 10 It's 3;5d ar
ticle.
There seems to be but little doubt as 10 the cor
RICHNESS of the information communicated by Ma
lor Butler; and the President insIucts and aulho-
rises YOU. in case The Government of Texas
should apply 10 you 10 fulfil the treaty obligations
of the United States, 10 maintain peace and har
mony among the several Indian nations who in
habit the lands adjacent 10 the lines and rivers
which form the boundaries OF the two countries,
and 10 restrain by force, all hostililes and incur
sons on the part Of the Indian nations living
within our boundaries; and il you should, upon
examination, consider the grounds sufficient 10
warrant such application, 10 make requsition on
either or all Of the comlnandanls OF the forces
at Forts Jesup, Towson and Washila, for such
portions Of their respective commands as may be
deemed necessary for The purpose, TO be marched
and stationed at such points as you may, on con-
sntaion with the Texan authorities, deem best
adapted 10 secure the object-elher within the
limits of the United States, or il requested by the
Government OF Texas, within It's limits, i, being
understood lha, the objects are limited to the full
tilment Of our treaty S,ipulalons.
herewith enclose copies Of the orders which
have been Issued by the proper Department TO the
several officers in command Of the respective
posts 10 comply with your requi>iion You will
lake care, in making the acquisitions, TO leave a
sufficient force at the respective stations to protect
them and the public property agains, the dangers
10 which, in your Judgment, they may be ex-
posed.
am, sir, with high respect,
Your obedicnt servant.
]. c. CALHOUN.
To A. J. Donelson, Esd, &C.
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statement requested by the Senate. |, ar,o.,.
therefore, by The census Of 1910, that IN ere ,,e,c
al that time in the Commonwealth, l64 "a, ,rrc
white male inhabitants over the age of DO
among this number, if the SUN mentioned in H.,
resolution ofthe Senate 10 Wit 81. 261 be eoual.
Is divided, it would allow 10 each individual "
cts. and l1-l00. | have ascertaned. however
that the sum allotted 10 Virginia as her propof
ton Of the Land Fund is S4l ,G57, which il di>.
trbucd as aforesaid, would give 10 each pelson
- els. and 33-l000
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAS. l.. HEATH.
Auditor OF Public Account
The Hon. Speaker Of the Senate.
Mesrs. GALLAHER, WALLACE and
call upon the 81 Auditor Tor information: but tLev
were all Withdrawn, and Mr. THOMPSON al
kanawha offered the following resolution. which
was regarded as meeting the views oi all the pen
temen:
Resolred, That the 2i Auditor he instructed 10
make out and communicate 10 the Senate n state.
incnt Of the public debt ami liabilities OF the Com.
monwealth, discriminating between those portions
held by the citizens of the Stale and those heltly
foreigners and citizens OF other States: as al>o
those held by corporations and tie trust funds 81
the Commonwealth, andthe period when the sane
or any part thereof is redeemable Also. tie
means and resources OF The State to meet the san.-
discriminating between those that are ayailahe
and those that are unavailable.
Mr.. McMULLEN moved the following amend.
menr:
''And further 10 reporrior VIVA, purposes sail
debt was incurred
Which vas advocated by Mr. McMrLLEN.
and opposedby Messrs. GALLAHER, THOMP.
son OF X, and SEllNN
During the tendency Of The discussion, Mir
VOOLFOLK, who desired time 10 reflect upon
the subject, moved an djounmnen,-whicl v ~
carried.
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To A. J. Donelson ESP, &c.
fConli,len,isl1
(Cohiiden'lai
ApJrrANT GENERALS OFFICE.
Wa>hinnfnn Sent l. ISL

Washington, Sept H. 1914.
Sir-Thc General-in-Chiei has received in
struc,ions, through the Department of State, from
the Executive 10 hold the troops now between the
Red and Sabine Rivers ready 10 march in case OF
a requsiion being made BY the United States
Charge d Atiaires residing near the Government
Of Texas, 10 such poin! within onr limits, or those
of Texas, as the said charge may designate, in
order to restrain any hostile incur>ion on the part
of the border Indians, as required BY the proyi-
sons OF existing treaties.
You will please take such preliminary mca-
sures as NAV be deemed necessary 10 put The
greater part OF the forces under your commend,
designated above in march for the above purpose,
al short notice.
Should the apprehendcd hosiiliies with the In
dams alluded 10 break ont, the officer OF rank
(probably yourself) will be sent 10 command The
q. States forces placed in the field, and who will
receive hence further instructions for his govern
lacnt
| have the honor to be- Sir,
Your obedenl servant,
L. THOMAS, Assist. Adj. Gen.
Brig. Gen. u. TAYLOR,
Commanding Isl Dept, Fort Jesup La.
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MR. CALHOUN TO Mr.. DoNELsoS.

Washington, Sept. II, 1914.
Sir: Annexed hereto is a copy OF despatch
recently forwarded TO the late Charge de Afaires
OF the United States TO Texas, which, should you
accept the appointment conferred on you by the
President will be regarded as if directed to your
self sell The package containing The original, and
Stevens who, as special messenger, was in
strucled todeiver it into the hands of the Charge,
Gen. Howard Il is not improbable. that, owing
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Mn. Howard TO Mr.. CALHOUN.
Extract. l-Confidental.

LEGATION or THE U. STATES,
Washington, Texas, Aug. :, 1874
Sir: have the honor to transmit, herewith, the
copy OF letter received by me, on yesterday
from the Hon. Arson Jones, Secretary Of State,
&c, dated the 9Th inst; also, copies oil several do
cumenls referred 10 in his communication BY The
letters A. and B.; besides copy OF letter TO
him from the Secretary OF War OF this Republic;
accompanying which, will also be found copy Of
my reply 10 the letter Of Mr.. Jones.
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Wewould respectfully advise the Delegate from
Pittsylvania 10 do his dHty without looking 10 tie
right hand or The left; and il his own judgment ar
proves it, to restore the Chief Engineer Of Virginia
indifferent TO what the captions critics or editors Of
the newspapers may say OF him, or his votes Two
years ago We proceeded in this spirit We called
for new and additional taxes TO redeem the public
engagements and 10 save the public honor, with
Wings might attempt to raise against our friends
The public faith was saved, and though the peo-
pie OF Albemarle ostracised T. J. Randolph, yet
the great body of the people of Virginia paid their
taxes, and stood by the honest Representatives who
had done their duly So mote it be al this tine
with The delegate Of Pittsylvania.
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Mr.. CALHOUN TO Mn. SHANNON.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON September 10, 1914. !
Sir: There can be no longer anv doubt that
Mexico intends TO renew the war against Texas
OH large scale; and TO carry it on with more
Than savage tcrociiy. The loan she has alltho-
rised, and the expensive preparations she is ma
king by land and sea, are sufficient proofs of the
former; and The orders of the commander of the
army OF the north (Gen. Woll.) issued the Goth
day Of June last, and The decree of Santa Anna,
general OF division and Provisional President of
Mexico on the 18th day OF June 1913, of the
latter. The decree makes the scncral-in chief Of
divisions OF the army, and the commandanl &C.
neral of The coast and frontier responsible for lis
exact fulhlment. Ii was under that responsibility
il would seem, that General VOL, to whom the
Texan frontier was assigned issued his order OF
the 20ih June. After announcing that The war
wassrenewed against Texas that all commune
cations with il must cease, and that every nd:v-
dual, of whatever condition, who may have com
munication with ii, shall be regarded as traitor,
and as such be punished according TO The articles
OF war, the order announces. in lis Sd article.
that 'eycry individual who may be found al the
distance Of one league from The left bank of the
Rio Bravo will be regarded as favorer and &C
complete OF The usurpers of that part of The ma
tonal territory, and as a traitor 10 his country"
and, after summary military trial, shall he pun
ished accordingly" And in lis ith article il also
states, "that every individual who may be en-
braced within The provisions OF the preceding ar
tcle, and may be rash enough 10 fly al the sight
OF any force belonging 10 tie supreme govern
men', shall be pursued until taken or put odcath"
In what spirit the decree OF The 9Th OF June,
which the order is intended exactly to fulfil, is TO
he executed The fate OF the party under General
Sen,manat, Ct Tabasco, affords an illustration
They were arrested under ii. and executed, with
out hearing or trial, against the indignant remon-
stFances othe French and Spanish ministers near
the Government of Mexico, who in vain invoked
The voice OF humanity, the sacred obligations Of
the Constitution, and the sancty OF treaties, in
behalf oil their counlrymen, who were executed
under this illegal and bloody decree.
Ii the decree itself was thus enforced, in time
OF peace, on the subjects Of friendly powers, and
against The circumstances Of their ministers
some faint conception may be formed Of the fe-
rocious aad devastating spirit in which the order
OF Gen. VOL is intended 10 be executed against
The inhabitants Of Texas and all who may in any
way aid their cause, or even have communca-
ton with them. L, was under a decree similar
10 that OF the l7lh OF June, lS43, and issued by
The same authority on the Both OF October, 1886,
hul which was not 50 comprehensive in lis pro-
visions or 50 bloody and terocious in its charac-
Ter, that the cold-blooded bulcheiy OF Fannin and
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Ii is rumoled tha, Gen Cas- will I've elected b.
the Legislature Of Michigan 10 The T. $. Senate.
lA9sHtoa,
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DEPARTMENT or WAR .Sn MARINE,


Sir: am directed by his exceency the Presi-
dent 10 ask the attention of your Department 10
the facts recently made known 10 this Govern
ment, and contained in communications recently
received from General Adrian VOL OF the Ar
nv of Mexico, and Colonel John G. Hays, COM
mandns on the Southwestern frontier OF Texas,
a copy of the former, and extract Of the latter OF
which. are herewith transmitted.
The facts contained in these communications,
taken in connection with other intelligence which
has been received leave no doubt of The objects
and intentions of the Mexican Government; and
that considerable military force is now being
concentrated on The Rio Grande, with The avowed
object Of Immediately following the attack OF the
cavalry alluded 10 BY Colonel Hays, by that Of a
more formidable force No doubt can, therefore,
longer exist of the propriety and necessity OF
placing Immediately on our Southwestern from
Tier, for the defence OF the nation, all the troops
at the disposal of the Government, whether OF our
own citizens, or BY existing arrangements be-
tween this Government and that Of the United
States.
have the honor TO be
Your very obedienl servant
G. w. HILL
Secretary of War and Marine.
.g.tl
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A
Extract
HEAD QUARTERS, SOUTHWESTERN COMMAND,
Beaar, July 81, 1914.


The following is the information alluded TO-
About len days ago secret spy in my employ
arrived in town; and informed me that prepare
tons were in progress 10 mount on good horses
force OF six hundred men, TO he divided into
three dvsions-one OF which was 10 proceed
with rapid marches TO this place, and enter the
town, il practicable; if repulsed, TO retreat
Immediately on their return, another division
would advance with the same instructions; and
so on, giving time 10 each division 10 refresh,
and keep up a constant annoyance on this por-
lion of the frontier. Two days ago he returned,
confirming his previous statements and, in addi-
ton, communication from a gentleman whose
statement cannot be doubted, confirming the
report OF the spy, and stating that they lad
already 400 fine horses purchased 10 mount The
troops, ard that their operations would commence
during the month OF August. This statement
cannot be doubted
have the honor 10 be,
Very respectfully, &c,
JOHN c. HAYS,
Commanding Southwestern Frontier.
To the Hon. G. W. Hull,
Seerot,rv Of Nor aoi Marine
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TERMs-Daily Paper seven dollars per annum;
Semi-weekly FIVE dollars-payablc IN advance
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Dpcalu,snts Aceompanyiag The Presidents Message
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF
STATE
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DEPARTMENT or WAR AND MARINE,
Washington, (Texas) Aug. 6, 1914.
Iceriiy the within [toregoing] 10 be a true e2-
tract from the original on file in This office.
NJ. c. HAMILTON,
c. c, Dept. War
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(Omated IN M0nd0y's Procecd,ngs ofMe House u
Delsg0ts)
Mr.. MCPHERSON presented petition from
suudry citizens OF Page county, praying that
law may pass 10 take The sense OF The people, in
relation 10 calling Convention TO amend the
Constitution
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DEPARTMENT or STATE,
tyr.-h;no,on nac > 1914


Sir: In obedience to to your instructions, have
the honor, herewith to transmit copies OF cor
respondence with the Governments OF MEXICO
and Texas, growing out OF the proposed anneXa-
ton of The latter 10 the United States; and also
OF the correspondence with The Iexan au.hon !,
,es in relation TO The disaIming OF body OF
Texan forces under the command OF Major Sniyly,
by detachment of U States troops commanded
by Cant. Cooke, and the iorciblee entry and taking
away from the custom house on Red river OF sun
dry goods aud merchandise by certain citizens Of
the u States.
Bva note recently received from the Hon. c.
II. Raymond, acting Charge d'Atiairs OF the
Republic of Texas / am informed that the evi-
dence referred 10 in my note 10 Mr.. Van Zandt
Of the 18th of Angus, last, has not yet been re-
ceiyed by him.
All which is respectfully submitted
&c CALHOUN.
To the President of the United States.
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ORDERS or GgS. Wolf.

WILSON SHANNON, SC.
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Correspondence ,riM Nerieo and Teas on the
subject ef Aaaceattoa.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-19

No Soul No PAIN--The Rev.
James Armstrong preached at Harmo-
ny, near the Wabash, when doctor
at that place, aprolessed deist or inf
del, called on his associates to accom-
pany him while he attacked the mctho-
dist, as he said. AT first he asked
Mr.. Armstrong "if he followed preach
ing to save souls!" WHO answered in
the affirmative lie then asked Mr..
Armstrong ''if he ever saw a soul?"
No" "if he ever heard a soul!"
No" "lf he ever smeit a soul? '"No."
"if he ever tasted soul?" "No." "if
he ever felt a soul?" Eyes. thank
Cod" said Mr.. Armstrong. "Well.
said the doctor, "there are four of the
five senses against one to evidence
their is no soul" Mr.. Armstrong
then asked the gentleman "if he was
a doctor Of medicine" and he was also
answered in the affirmative. He then
asked the doctor "if he ever saw a
pain?" "No." al he ever heard q
pain?" "No." "if he ever tasted
pain:" "No" "if he ever smelt
pain" "No" "if he ever felt
pain?" AYES" Mr.. Armstrong then
said, "There are also four senses a
gaInst one evidence that there is no
pain; and yet, sir you know there is
pain, and know there is soul"
The doctor appeared conlounded and
walked off.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-19

THE Ruuvc PAssIoy.-Thc Eng
lish papers arc telling story which Is
almost too improbable for ~ 70 think
Of believing it. Its ola pugilist nam d
Shelton. who. after days pleasure
ut Hampstead. England. gamblcd away
hi, money and clothes at ''Pitch and
toss after that he tossed with his
companion 10 see which should hang
himself. the sur ivor to have the money
and clothes Of the loser! The lot a
gain fell upon Shelton. who actually
borrowed sixpcnce TO purchase the
halter. and nc fnliled his engagement!
4 Waterman cane up at the moment
and cut him down, for which service
the poor fellow was knocked down by
Shelton. in the excess OF his indigna-
ton for his interference. He was
tried for assault. and dcscrvedly sem
fenced IT, three months imprisonment.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-19

you fulfil the iWunctions Of Scripture!
| am stranger, and | find myself ia
Ken al with IA vengeance. will cx-
pose you at once, If am not recon,
pcnscd.'
Pray keep your temper said the
.agitated puolican, Il have just opened
this house, and it is scttinga good run;
would yoa ruin lis reputation for an
accidcnt2 | will find out the villain
who has robbed you, and | will send
for a tailor to measure you for your
missing garment. Your money shall
be refunded. DO YOU not see that
your anger is uSclcssF
My dear sir replied. thank you
for your kindacsS. did not mean to
Ireproach you. Iftlo,c trousers be
done to-day, shall be satisfied ~ for
time Is more precious TO me than mon
cy. You my keep the others if you
lind them, and in exchange for the one
hundred aud fifty dollars which you
give me, their contents are Yours
The next evening. with new incN-
presSiblcs and one hundred and fort,
dollars in my purse, called on my
guardian in Philadcl,hi for sixty dol
lars. He gave it with a lecture on
collegiate dc,crtion, that | Sail not
soon forget. enclosed the money
back to my honorable landlord, by the
first post, settled my other bill ut old
Crusty's, the first publican, and got my
trunk by mail.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-19

HIS NAME is DrNIs.--A fellow, by
thc nam of Corcoran-Denis Corco-
ran n Irishman,-about five feet
5, en,-ugly ms sin,--always takes
.stoddics," an cditor,-"arsistant ed
tor,"-of the Picayune,--Ncw Or
leaas picayunc,-publishcd by Thums-
den, Blendall 81 Scampony.- not long
sincc,-vcry Iatcly,-thc other day.
last dates, in fact,-night, we presume,
-"two columns wanted, doubtless
Yankee" at tcnpins,--Thumsdcn
home with baby,--Scampony in ago
ony,-infensc ngony,--his name is
Dennis. -goi marricd,-Gcorgc'll fol-
Ter, Here's the "mail!"-Mind re-
lievcd, thank Cod!-Rec.iHs.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-19
A TERRIBLE TIME.--"Wal, there:

TERRIBLE TIME.--"Wal, there's
"A row over there TO our house,"
"What on airth's the matter, you
little sarpintW
"Why, dads drunk, mothers dead,
the old COW has got calf, Sails got
married, and run away with the spoons.
Pete has swallowed pin, and Lukc's
looked at the Aurora Borax till he's got
the dclirium triangIcs. That amt all
nuthcr."
"What else upon airth3'
Arose split the butter pot and broke
The pancakes, and one of the Maltese
kittens got her head into the molasscs
cup and couldn't gctit out, and o. 90,
90, how hungry / am