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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09

In the present state of lhings between
the two countries, il may be OF some in-
teresl TO know now many people there
are in Mexico. The total population
IS 6,9s2,O7O. OF this population o.
Mexico, say seven millions of people
|one-sevenlh are whites, the res, are In
dians, half-breeds and negroes. 1t i:
rather a mixed race TO make war onahy
lnaliou-and not much 10 be feared by
l3ny.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09

A new system of Electrical Telegraph
by which the despatch is written with a
pen by the mere action of the fluid, has
been tried a, Brussels, in presence OF the
Minister of Public Works, and is stated to
have been entirely successful.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09

Workmen are engaged in the enai,
Ch amber at Washington, preparing seat,
for 6 more Senators, from F lorida Iowa
Texas,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09
Managers:

'er.
Managers:
Gsrrick Msllery, }
h''ss 5.sss e!.'a' oS,so'''' Philadelphia
.; G. NJ; H9llenDael' DI,'I : Luzeroe.
Sherman d. Phelps, Wyoming.
J.ba =, L. L,nstl., %.sa, Bradford,
Daniel Tyler, ! N,wJsr..v
Benz Villa mson, 5
G. Winthrop Gray,
Edward X. Biddle, New York.
Zebedee Cook, jr. ,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09

Another race is 10 come of between
Fashion and Peytonia in October next
Both are recruiting Tor tho final con-
est.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-08-09

A GIRL STRANGLED TO DEATH BY
SNAKE.-A hllle girl, about eight years
If age, was strangIed by a snake las
week near BaIntridge, in Lancaster
county, Pa. She had been sent 10 gath
er blsckberries in field, a ST. dis
lance from The house, and being sbsen'
for longer time than usual her parents
proceeded 10 search for her. They
found her quite desd--wilh large black
snake coiled around her neck.
THE INCREASE OF MANUFACTURING
WEALTH.-lti is estimated by gentle
man of intelligence and well acquainted
with the business OF Pittsourg that 81,
100000 are added yearly 10 The aclua
wealth Of that city by its productive in
dustry. Large as the estimate is, it II
altogether probable; and we are not sdrt
tina, in proportion 10 the means employ
ed the same ratio of increase would no
he found to exist in many other man
uf4clurng communities of oul country.
1
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
HO Mechanics.

Just received the following valuable works,
The Artists Guide and Mechanics otCn Book, en-
bracng that portion of chemistry applicable to the
mechanic arts with abstracts of electricity-gal-
vanism--magnetism- pneumatics- optics--astrOn-
omy and mechanical Phil osophy, also mechanical
exercises in iron, STEEL lead zinc, copper and tin
soldering and variety Of useful receipts extend
ing to every profession and occupation of life
particularly dyeing silk, wooden, cotton and leather
by James Pilkington.
The Panorama Of Professions and Trades or every
mans book, by Edward Hazen, with 81 engra-
Wings
Eminent Observation-Disclosures of the most emf
nent American and European mechanics, together
with collection of anecdotes, descriptions, &c,
&C., relating to the mechanic arts-iustrated by
fifty engravngs, by II, Howe.
The American House Carpenter treatise
upon architecture, cornices and moulding, framing
doors, windows and stairs, together with the most
important principles of practical geometry, BY R.
G, Hatfeld--ilustrated by more than 300 engrav-
ings.
Woods Treatise on Rail Roads.--With numer.
Gus engravngs: The American Builders Price
Book and Estimator; Benjamin's Architect with
engravings; Fredgold's carpentry do, DO; Nichol.
sons Five Orders of Architecture do, do; Reid
on clock and watch making do, do; Nicholson
Mechanics companion, 40 engravings; Shuw's
Operative Masonry. For sale by f. HART
Boonyille, June 2Sth, ls45,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
New Goods.

FENIIE subscribers have just received per several
l. arrivals, large and splendid assortment
Of Spring and Summer DRY GOODS, comp ing
the latest fashions, styles and patterns, to which
they beg leave to direct the attention of the
Ladies and the public in general. The goods
being purchased from first hands and selected
with the greatest care by a tested Judge, they are
determined to sell as low if not lower prices at
Wholesale or Retail, than goods can be bought for
at any other store in this city.
Their goods consist of general assortment of
Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, and they would
especially mention the following articles:
Painted Laws, Mouslins and Jaconettt,
Worsed and Cotton Balzarines,
Lawn Ginghams, new style for dresses,
Chambrey and check ginghams,
Plain, striped and check Jaconet and Swiss
MOuslin,
Embroidered curtain Mou>ln and Fringes,
White, black, plain and figured netts
Lisle thread and Mouslin edging, inserting,
Ladies' caps and capes,
Ladies and Misses hose,
Gloves, parasos and shawls,
Cashmere de cosse, mouslin de laine,
Alpaca, bombazine, black satin for dresses,
Table and Russia diaper,
Irish linens, long lawn,
Linen cambria hd'ks., silk pocket do,
large and beautiful assortment Of prints,
rery cheap,
| Summer stuffS for coats and pants,
Bleached muslin ga, "A, "a and Ga wide,
Together with large variety Of other articles
too numerous to mention.
NJ B. Every kind of produce will be taken as
payment at the highest market price.
BREMERMANN g. CUNO.
Boonville, April 10Th, 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
Silver Ware.

Those who wish to purchase a good article Of
Siluer Spoons can be accommodated by calling
upon the subscriber, who has on hand, at all times,
Table, Desert, Tea, Cream, Mustard and Salt
Spoons The highest price will be paid for old
silver, and eny kind of silver ware made to order.
e. W. COOKE.
Boonville, October 18th, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
HOROSCOPES.

born IN TINS montn VIII DC Ia
borious, a lover ofgood wine,
and very subject to infdelily,
but he will be complaisant,
and with all a very fine singer.
The lady in this month
will be a pretty prudent
house wife, rather melan.
choly, but yet good temp.
cred.
FEBRUApY.-The man who
is born in this month will love
money much, but the ladies
more: he will be stingy at
home, but prodigaI abroad.
The lady will be a humane
and affectionate wife, and a
tender mother.
MARCH.-The man born
in this month will be rather
handsome, he will be honest
and prudent; he will die poor.
The lady will be a Jealous,
passionate chatterbox.
APRIL.-The man who
has the misfortune to be born
in this month will be subject
TO maladies; he will travel 10
his advantage, and love the
ladies to his disadvantage; for
he will marry a rich and
handsome heiress, who will
make-what, no doubt you
all understand.
The lady of this month
will be tall and stout; with
agreeable wit, and great talk.
MAY.-The man born in
this month will be handsome
and amiable; lie will make
his wife happy.
The lady will be equally
blessed in every respect.
JUNE.-The man born
now will be of small stature;
passionateIy fond of women
and children, but will not be
loved in return.
The lady will be a giddy
parsonage and fond of coffee
she will marry at the age o
twenty-one, and will be {
fool at forty-fve.
JULY.--The man will bt
fair; he will suffer death from
the wicked woman he loves
The female of this month
will be passabIy handsome
with a sharp nose, but a fine
bust. She will be of rather
a suIky temper.
AUGUsT.--The man vii
be ambitious and courageous
he will have several maladie
and two wives.
The lady will be amiabl
and twice married; but he
second husband will caus
her to regret her first.
SEPTEMBER.--IIe who i
born in this month will b,
strong, wise and prudent
but too easy with his wife
who will give him grea
uneasiucss.
The lady round faced. an,
fair-haired, witty, discreet
amiable and loved by he
friends.
OCToBER.-The man q
this month will have a hand
some face and a flori
complexion; he will be wick
ed in his youth and Away
inconsistent, He will promis
one thing and do another
and remain poor.
The lady will be pretty, AM
a little too fond of talking
She will nave two husband.
who will die of grief--sh
will best know why.
NoyEMBER.-The ma
born now will have a fin
face and he a gay deceivcr.
The lady Of this month
will be large, liberal and fu
of novelty.
DEcEMBER.-The MAJ
born in this month will be
good sort ofpersnn, tho pas
sionate. lie will devote him
self to the army, and b,
betrayed by his wife.
The lady will be amiabl
and handsome. with a gooC
voice, and well proportional
body. She will be twice
married, remain poor, bu
continue HONESTLY. Y. EN-
porium.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
COOpcr's Tools.

gUST received per steamer Wapello an assort-
~ ment of these articles viz:-Cincinnati Draw
ing Knives, following and shave up knives,
Crows for light and flour barrels, Stock g. How
ellis Block Planes, Cooper's compasses, &C.,
which, with great many other articles we offer
for sale very low, for cash or produce.
BREMERMANN & CUNO.
Boonville, Sept, 7th, 1874,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13

ware, Hardware, Cutlery, &C., Boonvlle, Mo-,
he subscriber is enabled to inform the people
If Howard and Northern counties generally, that
lie has now just opened and chrislened the new
Fayette Store,
n the Brick Building formerly occupied by H.
Chrisman, situated East, and directly in front Of
he Court House, Fayetle, where all are respect
uly solicited to call
Among the goods wish 10 keeps
Are Benton Brooms wherewith 10 sweep,
But stop, it may be well to mention,
That Coffee has my prime attention.
Of which tie puIest and most mellow,
Is OF hue that's not quite yellow,
Nor is it of the deepest green,
But just about the half between.
To Sugar next, attentions paid,
have the best that's ever made,
Double refined St. Louis Loaf,
And New Orleans quite good enough;
Also with us you fnd good Teas,
Such as young Tyson, if you please,
Gunpowder and lmperiel,
All good 10 taste, as well as smell.
Upon our board you also Gnd,
Good Cheese and Spice Of divers kind.
Black Pepper, and Cloves and AIlspice,
With now and then, perhaps, mice.
Cinnamon and Ginger, both rase,
And ground and gOodIy lot Of Mace,
Nutmeg, Spruce and Cassia, o no,
mean the stuff 10 tighten dough.
And Chocolate, so good to drink,
It's sure TO make one crack a wink,
fine assortment Of Queensware,
Composed Of Teas Of Granite fair
Pitchers, Bowls, Urns and Basins white,
Fluled Coffee cups, --handles right,
Some blue, red, brown and commonidel[
But just come in and suit yourself.
Domestic goods, we have lot,
OF the richest prints, and what not
Granite, Coon, Shaker-brown sheeting,
And Lowell bleached-to wear to meeting,
Broad Cloths, Casmeres, Casnet
All Of the best that we could get,
Saddler's Tacks, and Collins Axes,
Patent Nobocks and Norfolk Latches.
Butts, Parliament Hinges, and Screws,
Slippers, Bootees, Boots, Pumps and Shoes,
Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Copperas,
Logwood, Alum, good Window Glass,
Shot, Bar Lead, Powder, Painted pals
3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 penny Nails,
Sad Irons, Augurs, and Shovels,
Tea Kettles, Pots, SkiIets, and Ovens
Pocket Knives, Table Knives and Forks,
Ali sorts Stone.ware, plenty Of Corks,
Half round Files and large bastard fats
Traps with holes TO catch little rats.
Spun Thread, Molasses, and Bar Soap,
Good Tallow Candles and small rope,
Wood Combs, Kidding Combs, and Curry,
And Puff, to fix in furry,
Malaga, Medeira, Port Wine,
Raw Cotton not yet made in Irvine,
And divers other little things
Not worth while to twist in strings.
E. A. BENEDICT.
Fayette, Febeuary LIST, 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
FL. W.. EkRHNG,
SiAYerSnlith.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his old friends and
h = customers that he is prepared to attend to
all orders in his line of business
A fine lot of Jewelry, such as finger rings,
spectucles breast pins, watch keys, guard chains,
&c, &c, Just received and now offered for sale
on good terms.
rTShop in the store room of Kunkle g. Kring,
Fayette, Sept. 7, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
SaddIfMg.
Fayette Hotel.

Fayette Hotel.
YEVHE subscriber notifies his friends and the
L public that he has re-opened this spacious
and convenient HOUSE, on the north east corner
of the public square, and is prepared to accom-
modate private borders and the travelling public.
His stable is large and dry, and under the care of
an attentive and competent ostler, and the table
shall be as well supplied as the market will per-
nit. The public are invited to call.
BEVERLY A. SHEPHERD.
Fayette, Jan. 4th, lS45 43--f
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
SADDLING.

business, for which he viii make II the interest O!
purchasers to pay CASH. The usual credit extended
to punctual customers at fair prices.
Most articles Of country produce taken in whole,
or in part in exchange for work: such as James,
Linsev, Linen, Beeswdx, Sewing. thread, green
and dry HIDES, Wheat, Corn, Oats, Flour and
Meal, dc. LELAND Wight
Fayette, February 18th, l545. 49-ly
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13

Working men, let your
sweat drops wash all dis
honesty from your gains
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
To Tavern and Grocery Keepers.

TVNHE subscribers would respectfully direct the
J. attention Of Tavern and Grocery Keepers to
their superior and well selected stock of genuine
Wines and Liquors, which they offer for sale at
very reasonable prices. Also
Fresh Lemons,
Clarified and Loaf Sugar,
Principle and Regalia Segars and Bar Fix.
lures. BREMERMANN g. CUNO.
Boonville, March %, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
TAX SALES
TAX SALES.
REGIsTER's OFrIcE, Missouri,
Cry OF JEFFERSON, June 9, lS45.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,

That much of the following described Lands and
Town Lots, situated in the county hereinafter desig-
mated, will pay the taxes and penalties due upon the
same, will be sold in Fayet,e, Howard County, the
LIST Monday in October 1915; unless the and all
costs due upon the same, before that time paid.
Sale will be continued from day to-day, Sundays ex-
cepledD until the is completed
JACOB HEADRICK,
Sheriff Of Hotcard Co.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
JOnathan's description Of a
Steamboat.

Ills got a saw mill on one
side, and grist mill on
t'other' and a blacksmith's
shop in the middle and down
cellar there's a tarnatlon
great pot boiling all the
time"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
CITY HOTEL,
ROCKVILLE, Mo.

The subscriber returns thanks to his
customers for their liberal support and So
licits a continuance Of favor.
From those who have never visited his
House, he respectfully begs trial.
Charges as low as at any other Hotel in
this city. II. b. McPHEhsoN:
Boonvile, Oct. 2Sth, 1913, 33-tf
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13

GiOTTON YARNS.--l0 sacks best cotton yarn
~ just received and for sale by
Fayette, June It'll, 1915. JOEL PREWITT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
a WISE JUDGE.

A juror was once fined five
dollars for not attending a
special court. His excuse was
that he took no newspaper,
and was not aware Of the
time. The judge said that was
an aggravation ofthe offence
every good citizen was
morally bound to take a
newspaper-and fined him
ten dollars. A sensible Judge.
MA, Missus Muggins'
folks aint respectable, and |
won't play with Sophy any
more.
"Why, la my dear, what
makes you think they amt
rsspectable?'
"Why, ma, they don't use
lOaf sugar in their tea"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
To Consumers OF Iron.

IV CUEhSN1nHCFS UI ETUNs
We have received and expect constantly to keep
on hand large and well assorted stock, consist.
ing Of
Bar Lron--of all sizes,
Round, Rod and Hoop do,
Together with good assortment of American
Blister, Cast and German Steel, to which we invite
your attention. JOHN D. PERRY d Co.
Fayette, April 18th, 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
NEW STORE.

By the politeness Of Mr.. H. B. Benedict
Wholesale Grocer, dealer in Dry Goods, Queens.
ware, Hardware, Cutlery, &C., Boonville, Mo-,
the subscriber is enabled to inform the people
Of Howard aud Northern counties generally, that
he has now just opened and chrslened the new
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
MANSION HOUSE,
AND AGE OFFICE,
Boonville, Missouri.

BY PElER PlERCE,
LATE OF THE CITY HOTEL.
TIME subscriber has recently taken the above
Il well known stand, and respectfully soicits q
share of public patronage. He will endeaver to
give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
call. His bills will be UNUSUALLY Low.
THE MAIN LINE OF STAGES FROM
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
*To sell.

ENLAX-SEED wanted by ]. D. PERRY d. Co.
Il Fayette, April 9th, 1916.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13

ENLIZA COOKS POEMS complete in one vol,
IL just received and for sale by f. HART
BOOnyille, June 2Sth, 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-13
Restored.

Boonville October 26th, 1874.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-28

The Iowa Legislature adjourned on .he / l'h
after session OF thirty eight days. The Bit
submitting tho Constitution 10 the vote ~ An.
gust, ai,er being vetoed by the Governor. was
taken up and passed the Council by vote
Of n 70 ., and tho House BY volo Of Is to
g. II has therefore become o law. The Lee
gisl1'Gre also passed bill pos,poning the Il
lection e The members TO the House Of Rep.
iesculallvca from August ill next Apri'--on
the ground that those officers having been elee.
ted IN Agn arc entitled. by tho law OF Con
grcss, 20 membership for one year from HE
i!mc 81 ,htir election.
Aoarsrus G. DopGE is the democratic nom.
,arc 90 he Territorial Convention, as candi.
date foE Delegate IN Congress.
e. +, LOVE- has been nominated by the
Why Convention, as their candidate for Dele.
gate TO Congress.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-28

Hon LOWS M'LANE. the Baltimore Patriot
hears from Washington, has been offered the
Mission to England and has Gcesplsdit. We
hearit with pleasure. Mr.. Polk has successive
ly offered this mos, impor.an, post to MessIs.
Calhoun, Piekens and Elmoro, Of s. G. and
to Levi Woodbury. OF N. IL, who have each
declined it. We have heard that il has also
been offered to Gen. James Hsmihon, Jr.
(Once of s. e. but lately Of Texas bu, We
ihlnk that must be fabulous. We know not
to which party he belongs, il 10 either. hu,
his past services 10 the Senate aud the Cabi-
net have Justly commended him TO confidence
4 OF the American People. From Mr.. M'Lane.
/ if appointed. and eD,rusIed with liberal dis
erection, we shall hope for an early and honor.
able ss,Ismen, Of the Oregon controversy.
Col. Wa. o. BurLEs. Of kentucky Qas'
year candidate for GOsernor,) has been offered
By AIR. Polk SAY Western papsrs) the Mission
TO Russia and will accept. We do not believe
The public good will be in any way sGbssrseC
BY a change of Ministers a, 81. Pelersburgh
al cost Of sone $4,000; but the Presiden
owes Col. Boiler more than be reslizes, sno
If he must pay his obligations at The poblt
e, expense. w know no mar he Is likely to sen'
sbfced more deserving. rribpes.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-28

The Caleua Gazette, after mentioning the
arrival Of Mr.. WHITNEY, the protector Of the
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, at Milwaukee,
and his departure from thence to Tachedah.
thence to Prairie du Chen, thinks he has Ia
ken" the wrong trails" ard asks "why did he
no, come directly through by Galenal" Per
haps the editor Of the Gazette has never heard
Of the dividing Ridge. passing south Of The
Wisconsin river. and running The whole dis
lance from the Lakes to The Mississippi, which
route 10 the most eligible and natural one, for
the construction Of Railroad, 10 be found in
any country. The ronie we speak Of. leaves
Milwaukee. thence along the head waters of
Fox, Rock and Fevre rivers, through The heart
Of Wisce nsin Territory, iraversing an almost
unbroken Ridge The whole line. and the only
route that offers so many natural advantages
Tor the location Of The proposed road. anywhere
between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi
river. 10 view OF these facts. il is not at all
10 be wondered at. that Mr.. Whitney should
have determined on examining this route.
which will pass through this county; and on
which route we confidently anticipate the time
and not a, any far dis,an, period. when we
shall see this magnificent national thorough.
fare, connecting as it would The vast and daily
increasing trade Of the northwest Lead Mines,
(which is only one item in the estimale) with
that Of the Lakes and the Atlantic cities. sue.
cessfuIly improved. and yielding valuable
return 10 its constructors.
Besides the advantage Of level country 10
pass over, there is the convenience Of its run
ming a long distance, near the Wisconsin riv
er, which would furnish greater facilities 10
procuring lumber, and at less cost. than is
afforded for Jha, distance along any route in
The western country.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-28
Fourth of July Sabbath Scboo, .,
ebJatfon.

The Committee in making arrapcemer,.
Ioi The entertainment of the members of ,hs
oaooa'h Schools. have endeavored not ,o i,
'effefe with the peoples ceebra,ioa n, bu, ,a,h.
er 70 give those who wish TO attend their exo,
cises' aiso' an opportunity. Hence, all ,hs
schoois and attendants, are respectfully TO-
ques'ed to be a. the Cour, House. ,s.dv ;.
form procession and take their seats wiki,
precisely at 9 o'clock A. NJ, when ,bsv nil,
be addressed by Mr.. J. B. Grenell of Vi
Ter prayer by Mr.. La,hrop. Subsequent, to The
ADDRESS Singing by the choir.
The Schools will then march ont, fam
procession with the citizens, and return and
listen 10 the Grafton. After which they will
fe'fe 10 the grove, neal the School House and
be entertained by two OF three short yo,un,es,
addresses, singing. and refreshments.
A Committee of Ladies are appointed 10
prepare The pic mics, each Of whom will receive
due notice.
This Committee would beg leave TO saw
that in the above arrangements, they have had
in view the general inleres, of all who will
attend. especially parents and children; believ.
ing that a general interest for association and
moral improvement, will be excited BY The con.
Tiviailties Ct assembled youth. glowing with
Inc bloom OF innocence. With parents and
guardians, they leave The responsibility of tho
entertainment.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-28

GENERAL ORDER.-lnformation has beeo r.
ceived at this Department, tina, her Bri,anic
MaIesty's ships .'Erebus" and Terror" are
proceeding 10 make further attempt for The
accomplishment of northwest passage by sea.
from The Atlantic TO the Pacific Ocean. 10
compliance with the reques, OF the British
Government, communicated by her Majesty's
Minister al Washington and 10 The end iha,
The Government Of The United States nav
manifest its interest in this effort to advance
the bounds of human knowledge, all officers
in the naval service Of the United States are
hereby authorized and directed 10 afford every
assistance in their power. in case of need, To
the commanders Of these vessels. in The pro.
motor Of the objects Of the expedition.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
NAVY DEPARTMENT. June IL, 1915.