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The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05
GOV. BRIGGS, OF MASSACHUSETTS.

There is not Temperance man in this Dis
,rict, who has been such for any considerable
time, who does not recollect the honored indi-
vidual whose name is at the head of this
article. Few men have ever exerted more
powerful influence in this community, in rela-
ton to this cause, than Governor Briggs: al
ways ready to lend his aid-always eloquent
in this great cause-alwaye oonsietcnt upon
this question-in Congress, and out of Con-
gress-in the presence Of the multitude, or
with the little hand full, assembled in private,
to build up this cause-he stood forth the
fearless, the successful, the constant friend of
Temperance. He has gone from the Halls Of
Congress-he has been called to the highest
office in his own State, but there, as here, his
heart is yet warm in the good cause, and he
is laboring to promote its interests. The fol-
lowing letter, copied from one Of our excellent
exchanges, ("The Massachusetts Cataract" y
was written by Gov. Briggs, in reply to an
invitation to attend a convention of the friends
of Temperance in Providence, Rhode Island:
BosroN, Cd June, 1S45.
Dear Sir: have yours of the 9th of May,
inviting me, in behalf of the Providence City
Temperance Society, to attend convention Of
the friends of temperance in that city on the
9Th instant. assure you, Sir it would give
me most sincere pleasure to accept your very
kind invitation, and to meet the friends Of
temperance on that occasion; but my engage
ments are such cannot engage 10 do so.
reisice that the friends of that great and good
cause in Rhode Island are making a new
movement 10 accelerate its progress
1t is emphatically the cause of humanity,
patriotism, and religion-(iod speed your eff
forts. | embarked in it nineteen years ago,
and am in ii, by the help Of God, for life
Every thing dear TO man, withers and droo~s
under the reign Of intemperance. Every thing
blooms and smiles under the reign Of temper
ance. Who, that loves his race, can stand
Indifferent?
Truly, yours,
GEO. N. BRIGGS.
A. C. BARsTow:
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[ From our Correspondent !
ALEXANDRIA,, d. c., July l, 1s45.

ALEXANDRIA,, d. c., July /, lS45.
MEssRs. EDroRs: My time has been of con-
siderable importance to me OF late, which has
prevented meNfrom glving that attention to
your request, so much desired; but however
much you may have been neglected in the
past, for the future you shall receive a larger
portion of my attention.
am sorry in being compelled to commun-
cate, in my first letter, that the momentous
and all important subject of Temperance seems
to have been forgotten; nothing is being done,
(except by the Sons Of Temperance,) to arrest
the ravages of the monster, and destroy his
whitening influence. 1t will be recollected
that few weeks ago the various Temperance
Societies of this place united in one, which is
named the Alexandria Temperance Union
for it was thought and argued by many, that
mighty concentration of effort would be Of
decided advantage in our efforts to "beard the
lion in his den;' how far that assertion has
been realized let the advocates Of the "Union y
answer. After the "Union" bad been con-
summated, and our proud ship. under the di-
rection and government of new officers, was
launched out upon the rough sea Of popular
opinions and popular prejudices, it was deter
mined to enter at once upon the trial of s'King
Alcohol" as had been the case in many of the
northern cities; accordingly Judges were ap.
pointed, a jury empannelled, counsel obtained,
witnesses summoned for and against the prison
er, and every other proper arrangement made
to do full justice to the accused, as well as tc
render the meetings interesting. The first and
second meetings of the court were numerously
attended, and the friends of the cause became
sanguine as to the great good to result there.
from. But there the matter rested-then a
"change came over the spirit OF our dream
for the sold gentleman's friends" in the per.
son Of retired citizen, set i'd omne genus
etc., fired broadside into the court, killing
some, wounding others, and soaring the res
to death, so that nothing has been heard from
them since; it is presumed that "not one was
saved" in order to communicate the intelli
gence of this sad disaster. | hope that the
few remaining temperance men will not le
this important movement rest, but will con
tinue their exertions until the world shall be
redeemed. The licensing system is beginning
to excite the public mind, and doubt not bu
that soon an effort will be made for its sup
preston. This would be the proper course te
pursue, and hope the effort may be success
full; but should think the best way to con,ro
that matter would be to hold public meeting.
every week, at least, and agitate the question
in that way, until the people shall speak tt
their rulers through the ballot-box, and demand
of them proper and righteous legislation fol
themselves and posterity. Yours, truly,
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tually lost money while engaged in the grocery bS
ness. Mr. LEONARD, of Ohio, addressed this meeting
We consider him an able reasoner and calculated TO
do much good in this great cause.
During the evening, destitute, degraded fellow
being forward and renounced the use OF alcohol
He truly in pitiable condlton--the tyrnnt had
almost used him up. lodgings were procured for him,
and some money raised keep him until ne is himself
again. Take warning tipplers-he was once mode
rate drinker
On Wednesday evening" the Potomac Total Absti-
nence Society held meeting at the school house,
Maryland avenue. The meeting was addressed by
the president, j. IL. SMITH, esq In an appropriate anu
feeling manner. We hope the people OF the Island
will attend the meetings of this society IN greater
numbers, particularly the ladies' Go ahead, gentle
men, there nothing like perseverance. signed Inc
pledge.
On Thursday evening, the Freemens' " T. A. So
cety held meeting at the Assembly Room building.
Louisiana avenue. RBe it known that this IS Gr0g-
shop. The proprietor, few days snce advertised
that his was at the service of any society, &c,
grauitously and the above society accepted the m
vatiOn and attacked the monster In his own fortlica-
ton. The meeting was thiny attended-the czens
generally believing the announcement to be hoax.
One signed the pledge.
The corner stone of the new Presbyterian Church,
to be erected on 9Th street, between and intended
for the Rev. Mr.. I'UsToN, was laid on Wednesday
last, with appropriate Masonic honors.
! FIRE.-A fire occurred in our city on Wednesday
uostfOyiuS NiTco oeoi
dwelling house owned and occupied by Mrs Bhler,
on F near l4h street. and njufing to considerable
extent, the two adjoining houses But little of the fur
niture was saved, but happy to learn that great
as the loss is, it is covered by insurance. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of an incendary
Our re-men, although late in getting to the scene oi
action, displayed their accustomed zeal and energy
but for which the destruction of the surrounding pro-
perty would have been inevitable.
| GEoRGETowN-The ceremonies in honor Of Gen
first order The Grafton was delivered in PARROTS
woods by G. w. p. CUsTIs, Esq and is said to have
been one of his best. Tho President, Cabinet, and
various officers of the Government, walked in process
sion. Colonel Stul acted chief marshal on the oc-
casion. ..s
We understand that. on Wednesday last, black
man came to his deuth suddenly, in Georgetown it is
said by drinking cold water. We don't believe in this
doctrine. We believe cold water will not injure, when
the system is free from alcohol We should be pleased
to learn the facts in this CASE
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BOOTH. SHOE MAKING.

John Z. BAILY respectfully informs his friends
d and the-pdbiic generally, that he is prepared
to execute at the shortest notice, and in the neat
est manner, all orders in his line. He will manu-
facture LADIES', MISSES, and CHILDRE.N'S
shoes, of every variety, out of the best materials,
and on the most reasonable terms, and will en-
deavor to give general satisfaction to all who may
give him call. He will also keep on hand an
assortment of ready-made work, which be will
warrant to be equal in workmanship and materials,
to any sold in Washington.
Persons desiring good and substantial work, are
invited to give him call, at the corner Of Tenth
and streets.
June 81 3m 3
The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05

NEWS ITEMS.-Fifteen clerks were discharged
by law, from the General Land Office, on the lst July
I. Wilson Dorr has heen discharged from prison in
Rhode lsland.-A new harbor possessing great ad-
van'ages for naval depot, has been discovered by
Captain Fatio Of the revenue cutter Crawford at Os-
sabaw Sound, near Montgomery, and within l3 miles
peake and Ohia canal has been drawn off, and will
remain out until about the 9th inst.-The proceed
ings al baltimore, on Tuesday last to the memory of
General jackson, represented by the papers be-
ing highly creditabIe to that patriotic city; General
Howard delivered an Grafton on the occasion --
There arrived at the port of Baltimore, during the
month of June l54 vessels-of them l39 were Ameri-
can, British, Bremen, and Hanoverian. John
TYLER his lady, and Caleb Cushing are ysters at Old
Point Comfort --The whole number of Divisions
of the Sons Of Temperance in the United States 204
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LOCAL DOINGS.
CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON.

BOARD ALDEKMFN, JUNE Io4o. -
The Board confirmed the nominations Of Samuel
Drury, John Sessford Thomas Barrett and John
Magyar. as Ward Commissioners; Fielder B. Poston,
John Dewdncy, JOIN, Waters, John w. Dexter, Thomas
} Barrett, and John Magyar, Police Constables.
nae n nomination mn h;na q William .ooper JT as C9mm,s
The balance of the nominations for Corporation Off
GERS were referred and laid over.
We see that majority OF those confirmed are tee
totalers-that's right We hope yet to all commits
soners and police officers taken from the cold water
army.
IN THE BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL various petit
tions and resolutions were presented and acted on.
Mr.. Towers presented two petitions respecting the
railroad which were referred
% Hereafter we will endeavor to give full reports
of the proceedings of the Councils
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LACES, RIBBONS, EDG]NGS,
R.c 6.c 6.c

" ~ y. o.
TyHE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE NEW
i YORK CHEAP LACE STORE, known from
Maine to Georgia to be the only establishment
where Lace Goods can be bought for half their
value. r. T. & C.. KING, Pennsylvania apealue,
beveen 10th and llM streets, invite the attention of
the Ladies to their new stock Of RICH and FASH
IO.N:aBLE L.1CE and FANCY GOODS, which,
for variety quality, and style, Tar surpass any be-
fore offered in this market AS our stock is too
large. and too varied, to specify every article, we
only say that we have now about
5000 ps. Of rich BONNET RIBBON, from 6.
to 3iI cents per yard
5000 ps. CAP RIBBON, from 2 to l6 cents pei,
yard.
CENT NETS, for Shawls, Mantles Capes, Caps,
sc. &C., from 64 cents to ~ per yard.
$500 patterns Of LACES and EDGINGS, all,
new style, and cheaper than at any other store in
the universe.
10 boxes good KID GLOVES, only a7s cents
per pair, worth 62s.
Ladies and Misses Isle and SILK GLOVES
and MITS, from 81 to so cents. .,
White and colored TARLATANDS, for dress
es yards wide, at so and IS cents per yard.
find erpected TOMORROW, per adams & Co.'S
Express
A new and elegant lot of French Flo,cers, S,oiss
.M.sn Thread Laces, Edging, Inserting &c.,, French
E,nbroideries, &C. &c., which have just landed from
the last British Steamer from Europe.
Also one small lot more of those CHEAP
SHOES, which will be sold for 81 cents, in order
to close them up Immediately. And few more
left of those NICE BERAGE SHAWLS, only
81 87s and " IS.
With such an extensive assortment of goods as
we now have, we feel that it will be our fault if
we do not make ours the place to buy the right ar
ticle, and at the right price.
June If ! ]. +. & G.. KING. 4,
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TERMS OF THIS PAPER.

To citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and Alex.
andra, the WAsHINGToNIAN will be delivered every
Saturday, at FIFTEEN CENTS per month, payable
monthly.
Single papers (sent by maiD will be TWO DOL
LARS per year, payable in advance, an all cases.
Any person renting us FIVE DOLLARS will re-
ceive THREE papers, to any address, one year.
For TEN DOLLARS we will mail SEVEN papers
one year. Under this we cannot CO. as the expenses
attending he conducting of paper in this city is al
most as great as IN any part of the United States.
All persons friendly to the cause requested to
aid us, by procuring subscribers.
or Postnasters authorized under the law, to
remit the names of subscribers and money
All communications to the publishers must be free
of postage.
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VENETIAN BLINDS,

ut THE SIGN OF THE MAMMOTH BLIND,
PE.N:E .AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE,
Between 9th and 10th streets.
w LILLIAN NOELL begs leave to inform his
w former customers and the public generally,
that he has removed his establishment from be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, to between 9th and
10th streets, south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
posite Mr.. s. Parker's Fancy store, where he has
permanently located himself and that he still con-
tinues TO manufacture all kinds Of
INSIDE VENlTIAN BLINDS AND WINDOW
SHADES, of different patterns and all prices.
Linen and common curtains furnished 10 order.
FANCY BLINDS of all sizes and very cheap
and every thing appertaining to screening windows
FIREBOARD PRINTS of different kinds.
WORSTED CORD, TASSELS, and BIND
INGS of all colors.
w. N. would say to those who are in want Of
any of the above articles, just give him call and
they shall be accommodated
Old blinds repainted and repaired. AL order.
promptly attended to, ~
June .e
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M A 4 RI "A q e s .
"The silken tie that binds two willing h

On Tuesday evening, July 1st, by the Rev. G.
w. SAMSON, Mr.. BENJAMIN LEDDON, Jr., to
Miss MARGARET COATES, both of this city.
On the I'd inst, by the Rev. H. SrRINGFELLow,
JAS. r. SMITH, Esq, of Philadelphia, to MARY
CATHERINE WHITE, Of this city.
On Tuesday evening at Wilson'S Delight, Mont.
gomery county, Md, by the Rev. CHARLES A.
DAVIS, LEWIS MAGRUDER, of Prince Georges
county, to SUSAN, daughter of THOMAS WILSON,
Esq.
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We observe that one of Mr.. SAvAGE's Sun
day speeches has been published in the New
York Herald. The reporter, this time, has
done him justice, SO far as the speech goes ;
but in the appended remarks he has been
guilty Of an injustice, in rei,erating fabulous
charge of the rumsellel's i'll this city, "that
Mr. S. accumulated what property he possess
es, while engaged in the rum traffic." Alta
convenient time we will notice this subject
particularly.
The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05
ANOTHER SIGN.

AT sale of tavern fixtures, held last week
at the auction mart of R. w. Dyer Il Co., a
bar elegantly made, which originally cost
tacenty-two dollars, was offered for sale, and
knocked off at one dollar--there being no
person present willing to engage in erecting
another altar to Bacchus. The fixtures at this
sale were the property Of a tavern-keeper, and
sold to pay his just debts, the want Of patron
age having prevented him doing SO in his busi-
ness Thus they go-it's all Sauage's doings.
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CABINET WAREROOMS.
n. r AR DY.

F ST, NEAR TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
x EEPS general assortment Of FURNITURE
IA HOUSES FURNISHED at the lowest prices
for cash.
FUNERALS attended at the shortest notice.
FURNITURE RER.aIRED, Sc.
IF All orders promptly attended to.
Terms cash. June l4-tf 9
The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05

~E STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.-The
Rev. G. F. ADAMS is expected to preach on Sab
bath morning, when collection will be taken up
in aid of Home Missions
The PASTOR will preach in the evening at eight
O'Clock.
The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05
HAIR CUTTING, SL7A VING,
AND SHAMPOONING.

JOSEPH F. MOFFETT, Fashionable Hair Cutter
and Shaver, respectfully informs the public that
his rooms are located on e street, Immediately OPP
poste the General Post Office, where he will be
happy to receive them.
SHAMPOONlNG, which creates q delightful
sensation, removes the dandruf, and beauties the
hair, done as above, in superior style
N. B. Gentlemen shaving themselves can have
their razors put in the best order at short notice.
| I| SHAMPOONE, with directions for its use,
for sale by J. F. M.
June 3m
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Gr All notices Of the following description cheer
fully inserted, GRATUITousLY, when handed in b.
IL o'clock on Fridays
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
.airal and departure Of the Washington and .4lera,-
d,ia Steamboats,.
Leave Alexandria. at 8, lOs, II, 81, and o'clk.
Leave Washington, at 9, IL, q, Al, and o'clk.
The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05
NO HUlNBUG! NO HUlMBUGY

STILL prepared to compete with the numerous
~ candidates for public favor in the line of my
business, would respectfully state to my numer-
Gus patrons. that am still occupying the same old
stand, on THIRTEENTH STREET, TWO DOORS
NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, where am to
be found at all times, ready to receive and execute
all jobs In the most finished style of the art.
Iwould most respectfully submit the following
scale Of prices:
Cleansing and Dying Goats Of every des-
cription 81 90
Cleansing and Dying Pants of every des- ga,
Silk and Woolen Dresses, Of all colors 90
Ladies Merino Cloaks 90
Florence Braids and Straw Bonnets, dyed
and pressed 81.
Parasos and Sunshades IS
Window Curtains, Of every description, l2a cents
per yard.
Guaranteeing the work done at the above prices
to gire satisfaction in all cases.
WILLIAM MORELAND.
June IA If 9
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

ALEXANDER'S TRlCOBAPHI.
A MOTHER supply Of this valuable Dye for
~ ,be hair. rrerivrdhy nc IA J. II. ErsrAcE son.
A tAREiAGE DRIVLRs OVERCOME
" Superior anil n,aka Carnage Drives with
price of slOnace o; DraJ English Pilot Cloth
pogI KEEN a co
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

Passengers leaving Richmond by the Rail Road att NJ
from the North the Junction. 10 NJ and both
reach charlottesville at r. VI. thence
~ u Nj and Clover lals nght day TO ewburg
Is A1srs aAsd Of tas LsEh1Srg h Char
lesion aud th.ne Guy aDo Charleston by
Steamboat to Clncinnau and the West
The whole lin. of Stages on the Rail Road Charleston 1860
nes owned by fash thereby givn;
route the preference oihef point and allowing from
o. s hours each night loT
The Orange and Culpespe &. H. caveS Gorionsv
Tuesday Thursdays aud Saturdays ar the the
reaching Culpepper L. n. same evenings
the Lynehburg line leaves Charlottesville Mondays Wedne
days AMI fdays at l. A. NJ and reaches Lynehburg att NJ
sameday.
The Natural Bridge line Tuesday, THURSDAY
and Saturday reaches Lexington before night and
Bns- breakfast and stcr allow
the Bridge proceeds to Fneaste dinner Salem nigh
Wytevie by O'Clock. an Bountsy Tenn the
nest dy-ni the following reduced OF fare through
Richmond to Lexington $3.50
10 Fneasic 1890
DO Chrisians5urg HOO
do Wyt.cvIle l3o5 mIIrs,) 1900
THOMAS SHARP.
no Ii Agent OF TranspoEtaiou-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03
SANpS,S SARSAPARILLA.

f~ the removal and permanent cure Of all dsessss arsns
from an Impure ssts 1t The blood habit Of the eye
tom. namely, serofsla. Kings Evil. Rheumatism, obsu
i.ss, Bosch.s. Biles, Chronic eyes Ring Worm
letter, Sesd Head Enlargement and palm u the bouss
and o,nss. Stubborn Ueers, syphiliuc symptoms seis
CO. Lumeseo, and discsses srising from uudcious
uss of Mercury. Asees, Drupsy, Exposure o. npru
deace in Life. Aso. Chronic onal disordeu
WILDE renewed by this preparation. -
me prcxre-s m. ,hs ds,,,,..-,. nj N.,,.
sosA s.as., and s.sss.s.: Ara .s bed. ~.
tnns Of science investigator and
san. sanaps. The has Tor ceu,usc- b.
ever hidden In i,s hbt had medium q
experiment rrnd<d them available in their form "a
who have tested be All
that rs proprle,ors claim In the disgusting forms
sadaar In every disease on the 'aaee Of tbs body
and In eas<s Of Eereral dsby and well
eiac di-ases. aecabs organs employed
preparing ,sr e's-n's Of the blood this medicine swim and
certain means Of relief
The propricors daily tssiimona giving In
Of various certificates confirmed Clergy p
vae ess- are constantly received and viii be essy exhibit
The following ftou, ,-ueu recently received and
specimens Of ,h'-e coming 10 hand daily;
GArLIrs. Tenn, F.by s7,h Ist4
Gentlemen-i have lus received father in Rus
have 10 doubt he be the Of selling In.
performed wonderful h. family. D-crmb-r wa.
or three y-ar. and at III. time wen, over ~
her she at the Of dsath and
e could possibly over with me- ho,,I Of
saraparia and with the OF
len her rady Her husband boy wi,
fot mort Of the sarSspara dozen
and wishes through me to prosa an agency for .. ,oa sa.
bic medicine in that neishborhooi-
Respectfully I'M. OWENS
ENv- DR.. S,e.s Of kss L-salsa, Cs..-
NEw LorDon, May 10, 1858
Geuenen-your sanapaa has b..a very extern
stvsy this neighbornr .xs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

= WE tukc ttils OCcHston 10 KfVe
sotiee that we keer eoeseAntly On hand. ss,oves.
Crates and Cooking Ranger. of an kipaa, that
are sensraiiy used in this MARKET nj our own
manufacture. which we win srii on reasonable
terms. Al-o. hou's Asreah nrsi Furnaces Coz
-tsaming focd ios stoek. which We viii ell al
M manufacturer prices. amer adding the en-
pen~rA a our Tn. stove and Sheet Iron Manu-
factory. mar the Bell Tavern. wh.rr all hind.
n BE- done IN tho mns-t ~ sonablc trrms. and Al
DING wsth Tin or Copper. Guti-riar. &C
q. u. WELLER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-03

SMITHS LEADING CASES.
SELECTION II Leading Cases the branches %
N Law, Notes. volumes, by John William Smith,
Rsq
Prom the London Ltga Observer.
This work unpu tending Title. important add
ton Literature The idea eIcelentt is IN select
81 Leading Cases which involve and usually cited
esiabsh point fincs NJ real practical importance
apf~ni them Notes bh collected sub'' qncn dec
beating point reported the ard which doc
with them, occasionally
We cogday recommend this book tie Profession
II Ofthoa AMI c1fe compilations forth with
facility frequency by many of his competitors At the
Gar affords evident marks 81 long and patient thought ani In
duruous RESEARCH"
Fnr ale by nca nRIN IN a NORRS
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-04

He pretends that the tariff is going to
Be repealed and That the Independent Treas.
NJ y going to Be re-enacted 10 take il,
plaos. He knows that the express obiec,
ola revenue tariff is to raise revenue "a
dsisay the expenses Of The government, and
h cole use Of the Sub Treasury Is to keen
tle fands Of the government after they are
u collected.
j. here spell on the mans mind? He
lretends that The Sub Treasury is going
q. 'sgusfsr horde Of hungry tax-ga,hers
upoa the people" when he knows that that
sysisn never had any thiug to do with
eollecaing taxes and that il never had but
sis e6ews-ths Sec. Of the Treasury and
i've Receivers Gen. and three Of those Of
&csr5 szfstsd before that institution was
instifnded and alEesat was repealed, the
See. Of tbe Treasury and the SCENTS Of the
nirts 4 New ORLEANS and Charleston w:ho
wers bah nsds Recsivers Gen. He
k.exs. too. thst ne only duty q thess Of
assrs wss % yscsise, moi colfark, the rsve-
- rsissd ~ ~ i1s: and Otherwise, apd
- = III drown By order " he kovssh-
$-As