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VALUABLE LAND IL KING WILLIAM

VALUABLE LAND IN KING WILLIAM
AND HANOVER FOR SALE.
TNHl; representative and esaters Of Richard
/ $. Taylor, deceased. being DESTROYS Of SET
Ting up his estate, will sell publicly, on The pre-"
misses, il not previously disposed ci, on Wcdnes
day The % Of September, il fair if not, on the next
fair day. that valuable tract OF land Of which the
said TAYLOR died possessed, and known as the
Ferry Estate. This land lies upon The Pamnnkey
liver, is adjacent 10 he lands OF Messrs. George
Taylnr and WINS. Garter, is - miles from the
city Of Richmond, and 10 from the X. Z. and p.
Railroad, and contains All acres.
The improvements are, two-story dwelling,
with seven rooms, n passage, and cellar rooms,
and all necessary oni-houscs for me accomnoda-
ton Of large family. Il his upon il extensive
orchards OF The greatest variety and most select
fruit, and one Of The best gardens in Virginia
Also, two other tracts or parcels oi Land IN
Hanover, two miles distant from the Ferry estate
one OF 23ii acres, and one OF 40 acres. These
tracts adjoin the lands Of Messrs George Taylor
ard Robert Taylor, lie well for cultivation ard
improvement and are likewise very valuable.
We invite all persons wishing 10 pure ase
good land 10 come and examine Tor themselves,
as we are determined 10 sell without limit or re-
serve.
The purchaser will have an opportunity Of
seeding a crop Of wheat, o. can have j, done, il
desired. upon reason bic terms.
The land will all be surveyed beiJrc the day oil
sale, ard a Plat Of each furnished On that day.
Terms OF Sale One-ihird cash, and The ba-
lance in two equal annual instalmeEts. The title
unques,icnabe, which will be retained until all
OF the purchase money IS paid.
Tult. IE-, tltdS
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NDDITIUNIL UcCLAR A IIUN.
Il is understood that, besides the four prelimna.
~ articles proposed By Texas, there are other cs-
stenlial aud important points which ought also to
be included in The negotiation; and that II this
negotiation is no, realised On account OF circuni-
stances, or because Texas, Influenced BY The law
passed in the United States or annexation, should
consent thereto either directly or indirectly, then
the answer which under this date Is given 10
Texas BY line undersigned Minister for Foreign
Affairs. shall be considered as null and VOID.
LUIS G.. CUEVAS, f.. 81
Mexico, May 10, 1915.
The above is correct translation OF the orig-
nal STEpI1EN &c. IIOVLI, ricns:a'ui.
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The Amelia Springs.

THE AMELIA SPRINGS are now orII
i for the reception of visi;ers The mlI .,ss
qualities Of The water Is so well known, inas ~.
Proprietor deems It unnecessary 70 auds 70 iDs
bu, pledges himself 10 make this deies'ias ~
tcring place an agreeable retreat for al ano ~
visit them. Fare TO correspond with me S soN
Juns 27-s(m F. A. WILLOW
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
BALTIMORE MARKET, July -.

BALTIMORE MARKET, July II.
CoTroS-Louisana "a 81. Upland D. Isc
FLoua-Howard street 81 81. IS bbls. new
sold al "a 81.
AZ Cts; Penn'a. yellow 42 43 cts. Oats Ma
ryland Oats 50 a 81 cts; Penna. do. 80 cts.
BAcOS.-Thc stock in first hands is light, and
receipts are limited, being much below sales
The demand for Baltimore cured IS not active
The following rates are asked, viz Shoulders 8.
81; Sides =, and Hams Ia 10 cents. Sales OF
700 Shoulders in two parcels at 81 cents; also
10000 lbs ditto at 81 cents.
ToBAcco-Former prices are fully maintained,
viz: inferior and common - 3; middlins 10
good 5 so a 5; coed 6 ! so; and fine a a..
WHlsKEY = The market has been steady
throughout the week, with sales OF hhds. al %!
and OF bbls. al 2ls cents
PHILADELPHIA MARkET-July l2.
CorFEE.-There is no change 10 nole in prices
Sales of 1900 bags Laguayra at 5! TO u; 200
do Rio al g. Il, and leo st. Domingo al 6 CTS
all 8 mos.
CoTToS.-There has been considerable activity
10 the Cotton market and prices have advanced
fully cent oer h. since last week. Part OF The
sales have been in speculation. They comprise
675 bales Louisiana at CT 81 cts, and repacked
at 4! cents 800 Mobile al 81 st; 1876 Upland
al u a II: 2uU tennessee at6t I, AMI 10 rlorl-
al 6. =! cents together, Ito bales, which is
the largest amount sold in any preceding week
this season
Tonacco-Dull. Sales of 80 hhds. ken'ucky
Leaf at from 3 to : cts. and some Maysville at
ia cts per III; so bales Cuba sold at % els.
-Brandywinc 81 GO! a ST.; POO
bbls. Penn'a fresh ground 81 A 4 SO; for
city rs, 4 25to ) co.
GaaiS-Whea, inferior and light red IS g 90
cts. fair and good % % cts. ; good white LOG
CHS. Corn-Soulhcrn fiat AZ a A cts white Al
cts. Oals-Soulhern 33 "a {.
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=. TEMPERANCE MEETING "A stated
monthly meeting OF The Richmond Temperance
Society, will be held This evening quarter past
8 o'clock, in the I.eclurc-room OF the Cd Baptist
Church. Address may lie expected. The Pub
lie invited 10 attend. The SECRETARY.
Richmond lnlr IL
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T.. I. Ny
July I5-cw4w Clerk of the DistrI

TN CIANCERY-ViaoiSn:- AT Rules M'.
j in The Clerks Office OF the Circuit Srle''o,
Court of Law and Chancery for the couny =
No,rowsy, on Thursday, the 10Th DAY Of 'us'
1915:
Elizabeth Anderson Pla'h'N
against =.
Rachel p. Walhan Heardon Green ard s.
rah his wife, Alpheus A. Green, Richard :
Nethery, Wilton Woodruff, George Lcrsss.,
James Wal,hall. Benjamin Over,on, Jchn pa
win, Richard L. Farrar, Edward 7. We
Thomas A. Green, John Johnson and Wii. ',.
Green. Deiendal.
The defendants, Rachel B. Walhall, Hea''s,H
Green and Sarah his wife, and -ipheus -. -
Green, not having entered their appearance SSr
given security, according TO The act OF assea'...
and rules Of this Court. and it appearing, n' &c
,isfac,ory evidence, that they are not ~
Of this Commonwealth is ordered lha. =" y
said defendants do appear here on The irs os' =,
October term next and answer the bill ., ,, =.
plaintiff; and that copy Of this order Dc lo ro
with inserted in the Richmond Enquirer lol va -
months successfully, and that another copy his i
posted a, the front door of the COURTEOUS" go
county. A Copy-Tes'e
G. w. FITZGERALD, y. y
July I5-cw2m
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HOYT'S OFFICE Of fine L..
IL terry comes TO hand By to-days mail
Nos, IA drawn. Fine for Packages. Capita!
$1,000 Tickets 81 For sale until II O'Clock
Ticket Nos. IA Is 2s, Prize Of 81 900, sod
in Saturdays Lottery, and paid b.
July IS HOYT.
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CITATIONS OFFICE.-Drawn Nos /,
- Alexandria, Extra, l6i, July ll,h:
"a AZ 30 63 73 IS Is 10 II As II 363s,
Tickets, Nos. 3 As 60, and 80 40 63-2 ro,.
Capitals sold and paid by STRATTON
July Is
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-15

Dcnoast,aior of A,aatomn al Tie Tnircrsity.-
We understand that at The late meeting Of the
Board of Visitors, provision was made for De-
nl"nsfraior in The School of Anatomy and Surge
~ His fees are 10 consist OF two tihs OF the fees
heretofore paid BY medical students, TO the Profess
sor OF Chemistry, so as'the amount shall not cx-
coed $500. The emoulnents Of the Professor Of
Chemistry are, therefore, TINS far reduced.
The Medical School OF the University is now
provided with the essential adjunct ola Demon
sra!or wilhcu, any increase OF expense TO the
We hear that Dr. John s. Davis, of this toxin
Is appointed 10 The Demonslratorship thus created.
(Ci0T,oY,srilie iHlDc0t<
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& 6)fg as asfsge9ggaa
i5u,,,.,,a p,.,, ,na >.",-,sesAly.

Tesus--paiv Paper seven collars ger anhnmi
SEN weekly, Tor the country (Prinied uesoay
AMI Friday norningS,l nve do'iars-'h auVd"te.
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CITATIONS OFFICE.-Drawn Nos. Of
- Alexandria Lottery, Extra, No l6l, July s
IL IS IS 3 80 II As fl 6 10 &c % IS a is
Whole Ticket Nos 10 25 SIS
DO. % % CT
Do. 3 &C -
Three more capitals in one Lottery, sold am
paid by STRATTON
Drawing Of Mononsalia Lottery, No 2S, July
30 40 e. 69 81 Al II 81 9 50 u }.
Halt Ticket Nos. IA Al 81, another capital
sold and paid by SrRATToN.
Drawn Nos. in Alexandria Lottery ExIa lGi
Jniy II:
Il Is p G3 % IS IL ~ II Is II 81 81.
Tickets Nos. 3 Is III and - 10 G3, both SID
and paid by SrRATTON.
Drawn Nos. in Alexandria, Glass %, Ju.y I'll
Ii ii Sc SO II AZ 73 20 80 10 50 IS 4.
Ticket Nos. IL As 10, prize a $1,000; NJ.
II 81, a prize OF 81 900; hall. Nos II 80 i,
a prize OF $500 all sold and paid b.
STRATT0N.
Drawn Nos. Leesburg LOTTERY, No. % July "A !:
Is Is 81 16 10 40 I IS p "a 81 50 Is
Whole Ticket Nos. | - 50
20. Nos Is 40 80
Do Nos. 10 % 76
Three more capitals sold ard paid by
July 10 STRATTOE.
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MORE NEW BooKs-CHEAP PUBLICATIONS
Rcceiredbv DRINkE;R & NORRIS.

hcCciteHOV RfINhIh q .hDht1o'
FLASHES AT LIFE by n. r. Willis, parted
- Satansto, or the Little Page Manuscripts; a
tale Of The Colony, BY J. +. Cooper, in two Vols.
Love and Duty, novel, By The author ofTwo
Old Mems Tales, &c.
The Monk, romance, BY NJ. G. Lewis, Esq,
NJ. P. first American, from The tenth London
edition.
The Two Husbands, and other Tales, by I.
S. Arthur.
The New Recommendations Ronge, The Holy
Coat Of Trcvcs ard the new German Catholic
Ch1rch.
yarhek, an oriental romance, BY w Beckiord,
with Biographical sketch Of The author.
Who shall be Herr hv Miss Ellen Pickering,
author OF Nan Darrell, SC.
Temptation, romantic tale, by Eugene Sue.
Westward Ito, by Jas. X. Paulding, without
Arrangement, in , vols. For sale b.
July ID DRlNkER q MORRIS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-15

We shall tomorrow publish the lucid and sa-
tisiactory letter OF Robert J. Walker, Secretary
OF the Treasury, in explanation OF his course in
regard 10 the Senatorial commission 10 Jacob
Thompson. The press have done much injustice
10 the motives Of Mr.. Walker in this matter
We are glad that he has net The issue, and
thrown himself upon The Judgment OF an incl
lisent people. We are, moreover, pleased that
the letter was published in Mississippi previous
10 The assembling of The Democratic State Con-
yenton. The delegates will be enabled 10 seize
the truth of The question, and 10 remove from The
eyes of their constituents The mystery with which
the public journals had invested lis merits.
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EASTERN DISTRICT or VIRGINIA.
DE il remembered, lha, on The tenth day Q!
- july, A. d. 1915, in The 10Th year Of the H.
dependence Of The United States OF America,
William Ii Richardson OF said district, and s..
cfeiarv of the Commonwealth Of Virginia for,
and on behalf OF the said Commonwealth han
deposited in The Clerks Office Of The United STAT
Court for the Easern District OF Virginia, dc
tile Il Book, which is in the following vo'.'
and figures, 10 wit Reports Of cases decided 10
the Supreme Court Of Appeals, and in The 6err'
raj Court Of Virginia, BY Peachy R. Gfatsr
volume |, from April Isl, 1914, 10 April Isl ~,
the right whereof he claims for lie Commoaweallia
Of Virginia, as proprietor thereof, in CONFORMITY
10 The act of Congress entitled, ian nj 10 amsnA
ihc several acts respecting copyrights
e.. 81 p. MAYO,
Julv Js.cw4w CLERK nj The District.
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bacon slDES.-5O casks prime Bar,
ID Sides just received, for sale by
July Is PATTESON & BI.pp
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high consider lion viii which am !on ory.n ant
lcncys very humble and sSt opeele a.y let.
BARON ALLEfE De
Mexico, 2ah May, 1915. ,
Ais Excelsncv Mr. AS,oS JoNFs. a.
President q, the Republic OF Texas &C.
The foregoing is correc! !ransla,ion o. tue
'''s'""'. TranSialor
Conditions preliminary /" ,;.aty"f peace Ss''F'"
-" 80 .Nerjeo ami 7sros., ,.
/. Mexico consents 10 acknowledge Inc nue.
Texas engages TIA, shewl sipula,et IN n, 'n y,
treaty not 10 annex herself, OF become s"'ye'' =
az I Iimi,s and other conditions TO be matter OF
arrangement in The final treaty.
Tea. s IL os TO maes to he P SrS
Dome "a a, Washington, ION The BrazOs) the s9'h
"ia'cn' ie4'' AsHBEL SMITH, t.. 81
Secretary Of State.
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CHOICE AND FRESH TEAS

CHOICE AND FRESH TEAS.
WE have Just received on consignment, ;,
w assortment Of fine Teas OF late in.ror,.
ton, comprising
Young Hyson,
Gunpowdcr, f'Exlra fine matter in cle.,,
Imperial,
G In5t1isi 60 ca''y boxes.
Which We offer 10 The trade on favorable Term.
July Is PATTESON & BURR
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"CRrsraE SULPHUR STRINGS. 1t SCENE that
Sulphur Spring has been discovered near Rich
mond, 10 which The above soubriquei has been
app1hed. The Wing is in ecstacies al this mar
veiious event, and launches forth into an eloquent
dissertation upon the salnbrity Of the place, and
the grandeur of the scenery around il.
He says: I'll presents advantages which few
watering places can offer" We are glad Of all
This, and sincerely congratulate the city of Rich
hond, and especially the Editors Of The Wing,
nron the discovery Of this jewe! in their midst
hni We lear lha, he Wing, having got little
taste OF sulphur Water, will wishto drink deep,
ana therefore advocate tie remnrnl of the While
Suiphurto Richmond. This would no; seem 70
oe more singular. certainty, thar the proposition
% dnmtI Inc University 10 A1r. Ryiands Rich
mend College, Charlottesville Adrocor.
Ten ofCapt Fremoni's COMPANY have returned
10 s.. Louis dissatisfied on accoun, ofhaying been
subjected 10 military DISCIPLINE.
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We have received a neat little volume, entitled
domestic Slavery considered rs a Scriptural
Institution" in 4 correspondence between the
Rev Richard Fuller Of Beaufort, S. c., and the
Rev. Francis Wayland oi Providence, K. l., re-
vised and corrected BY The authors. The differ
ent questions are handled, on both sides, with Ia
lent and christian charity. In an introduction BY
Dr. W., he says: sour different views are now
laid before the public. think that The letters OF
Dr. Fuller must in many cases modify the views,
and insil more the feelings, Of christians al the
North. Whether mine will have the same effect
Al The South, | am unable 10 determine. II, IN
any manner the cause Of truth shall be advanced
and, especially 1.-THE disciples OF Christ, by more
clearly perceiving The sentimcnts OF each other,
shall find that The ground for the exercise OF chris
lian charity is both wider and firmer than they
had apprehended, some good at least will have
arisen from this discu. SION
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MOST VALUABLE LAND ON JAMES
RIVER EOR SALE

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Sugercr
ID Cont OF Law and ChaEcery for Cumter.
land county, pronounced on the 26ih day Of May,
1915, in the case OF Eliza b. Mayo, W dow and
reic of Thomas r. Mayo, deceased, PIainif.
Is. John b. Seay and Rebecca his wife and
Others, Defendants, we will, as Commissioners
appointed by said decree, on TUESDAY, the
23d day Of September next II fair, il not the frs,
fair day thereafter, Sunday excepted expose 10
sale on the premises, 10 The highest bidder, ha.
very valuable Tract OF Land, called Hoopefs
Rock, lying on the South side Of James river IN
The county Of Cumberland, about ore mile below
the town OF Columbia, and adjoining The lands Of
Capt William MAYO, Leonard and William
Spears. This tract contains abou, G3o acres
one hundred of which are first rale James river
low grounds, we'll known for lis producliveness
in tobacco, wheat and corn. The high land is q!
good quality, and susceptible OF The highest STATE
of Improvement. !, is supposed there sIe NJ
wards Of eco acres Of wood land, the greater rro.
portion oi which is very finely timheret. TIE
Improvements consist ot quite a comfortable
framed dwelling. and all the necessary OFT houses
some OF which arc new. Possession will be ri.
ven the purchaser Immediately, SO far IS neces.
sary for sowing a crop Il wheat this f,ll and fall
possession on The Isl day Of January rex lp-o.
baby mech sooner) X. |. Cooke, Esq, !irg
in Columbia. will give any information relative
10 The above estate that may be desired.
TEnMs- One-!ourih OF The purchase moneg
viii be required in cash-ihe balance in three
equal annual payments. Bonds and approved
security for The balance, and a deed o, ,rus on
the land, will be required OF The purchaser. TIT
tile is believed nrqncslonabe, but we shall sell
and convey as Commissioners only
RICHARD !. COOKE,
JOSEPH FuQUA. 3Comrs.
J. NJ. TREViLlAN, }
july l5-c2awids
- The Wing will copy once week i'll jas
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E'ruis! Frrlif Trees.

THE Frui, and Fruit Trees Of America-ar
i the Culture, Propagation and Management
in The Garden and Orchard OF Fruit TT IS gene
rally, with descriptions ofall The finest varieties
of Fruit native and foreign, cultivated IN this
country, By J. A. Downing, Corresponding Mem
her OF the ROYAL Botanic Society of London, and
of the Horticultural Society Of Berlin, The low
countries, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Indian
na, Cincinnati, ETC., illustrated with many engrav-
ings. Just published. for sale BY
July Is DRINKER & MORRIS.
uoYTs PRIZE OFFIcE.-Drawins of
Il Mnnong,ia Lottery, Class %
3 30 40 G. SO 81 IA II 81 Q IS 2l'2.
Ticket Nos IA so GO, and 80 40 81, two Ca
pi;al Prizes, sold and paid by HOfT.
Alexandria Lottery, Extra, Class No. l6i:
e IS % G3 10 20 IL 40 II As II 36 3 Ga.
Alexandria Lottery, Glass No. IS:
&c IA Sc IS IL as 73 20 80 40 So % 4.
Ticket Nos IA Is %, 81 600 sold and paid By
july 10 HolT.
rN RUSSELL BIGGER & CO.-S1 500,
/ 30 Of 900. The above Capital Of 1900
is offered today for 50 So half tickets 25; qrs.
G3 els. rs Nos, IA ballots. Packages on very
liberal terms.
For We nssday, s25,Ooo. Tcke!s So.
If YOU want money call on
I. RUSSELL BIGGER & CO,
Managers Office, opposite Eagle Ruins.
July Is
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With all respect for the Valley Star, We must
Stale, tina: the Enquirer has been in the habit OF
taking It's position on important questions, freely
and of lis own accord, without dicaon from
any source. II the "Star" be not TOO "impatient"
Tor declaration CT our opinions on the Conven-
ton question, We hope TO crafty it-bu, we shall
do SO, in our own way and al a time which we
consider most suitable.
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fra.NsLATloS.l

The undersigned Enyoy, I a;s MAJESTY The
Minister Plenipoienllary u ar rp,en;noen,iary
King OF the French, and N'his.e, ,Sa, ,bs above
Of Her Britannia MaJes'y cei''y I"J has been
pops fU to them bv Mr. Elliott H. M Charge
u'Atfaires to Texas. Dummy
CHARLES BANkHEAp, Us
Mexico, 2Olh May, 1919.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF RICHMoSn
High Water this day. July Is atI2n,cIc-I-

Hish water this day, July Is, at l2o'cIocs u
ARRIVED,
dries. SUI
Steamer Jewess, Sutton, Norfolk.
Schr. OLYMPIA, Hubbard, from below co,,
w. Anderson eo'A :
,- schr. independence, Kerwan, Baltimore. ST..
s chr Harriet Chandler, Dozier, New y,,L
Schr. Leniy, Smith, Boston, plaster
~ b,'g Nancy Jane, Godfrey, New York, sal, 4
r1t Brig Josephine, Robinson, Boston paxer
schr W. Mowry, Hoffman, New Yo,. i,
SAILED,
Schr Susan Ludwig, Corling, Boston
Schr. Eliza Ann, Tyler, Elkton.
CLEARED.
snip washington, Benson, for Antwerp ,ot,.
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[rRASsLATioS
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs and Govern
men, Of the Mexican Republic has received Inc
preliminary propositions OF Texas Tor an ar
raneement or definive treaty between Mexico
and Texas which are OF The following tenor;
"Corditicns prelm,naryioa treaty e peace bet'eee'
MEXICO and Isaas.
"ls Mexico consents to acknowledge inc ~
dependence OF Texas.
is2d. Texas engages that she will slipulate IN
the treaty not TO annex herself, or become subject
10 any country whatever.
"3d Limits and other conditions 10 be matter
of arrangementin the final treaty.
"Ilh. Texas will be willing 10 remit disputed
points respecting territory and other matters 10
The arbitration OF unpires.
"Done al Washington Con the B'azos) the 29th
March, 1915.
Secretary OF Stale
The Government Of the Republic has asked, in
consequence. OF the national Congress the autho-
ri,y which il has granted, and which IS OF the ioi-
loving tenor;
aThr Government is authorised TO hear the
nrono,i tiops which Texas has made, and 10 pro-
ceed 10 The arrangement or celebration oil the irea-
~ that NAV be fit and honorable 10 the Republic,
giving an account 10 Congress Tor lis examlna.
lion and approval"
I'm consequence of The preceding authority oil
he Congress of the Mexican Republic, The I'M
derSicned. Minister Of Foreign Affairs and 60
yernmenr, declares: That the supreme Govern.
mrnt receives the four articles above mentioned
as The prelminaries OF formal and dehnitive
treaty; and further, that il is disposed 10 com
mence the negotiation las soon al Texas may
desire, and TO receive The commissioners wnich
che may ma me for this purpose.
LUIS G. CUEVAS, l.. 9.
Mexico, May 10. 1915.
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Kearney Payne, from Richmond CIe ssn, Zen sct
Elizabeth Beaslon, for Richmond shin W;,o ssni
Hagar, and schr. Orson Henderson, . -. ~.
Point. July l3.-Cleared, brig Lowe V ", NY III:
gen. and schrs. Sea, Hart, and Elmyra, sal,e,.
BosToS, July ll-Arrived, schr. Wave Bern
iiom Richmond. ~!
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LEGATION OF THE UNlTED STATES, !


The undersigned. charge dafaires OF The
United States has lhe honor 10 acknowledge The
communication from the Hon. Mr.. Allen of this
date transmitting an oilicia! copy otihe Joint re.
solution which has been adopted b. The Congress
a. Texas, giving The consent OF their existing 60
r.rrment Tor her admission as Stale Of the tedc-
:a Union: and also giving the same consent 10
The steps which had been previously taken By his
Exc-.lercy the President, to obtain from Tie reo-
pie The requisite sanction for the measure on their
mart, IN the terms offered BY The United States.
That This measure should be so acceptable TO
ire existing Government and people oi Texas,
y high proof oil lis wisdom; AMI us c0nsum-
ma;ion, in the manner de- cribed BY the Hon. Mr.
hncn is no less honorable IL The two countries
ihan !; is auspciou> Of he success and perpelni-
" 81 IL. principles OF The Federal Union.
The undersigned will value il As the most for
innate eYcn: OF his lie, q have been associated,
rs 2 public agent. with the preparation and ma
1rr,- OF The steps Whici were necessary 10 the
accomplishments ui the measure; and he recurs,
,Sereforr. with Just seu>ihii;y 10 The responsible
Inv ,.evovcd upon h,'u, 70 The llaliciing asSnr-
:,nce he has received iom this Government Of
rho manner in which he has performed his duty.
With equal sincerity, tn. undersigned bear
testimony 10 the early determination OF his Excel
,oncy. The President 10 refer the proposals offered
liz the United State 10 The Congress and people
., Texas. and IL execute faithfully their decision
npon them And he also bears testimony 10 the
unif,rmly kind and courteous manner in which
the Hon Mr. Allen has conducted the negotiation
on nc parl ol hi- Government. And the under
signed rsnewS u Mr.. Allen assurances @! the high
regard with whoa he continues
His most pbedient servant.
A. J. DONEL.SON.
Hon. EuENEzER ALLEN,
Attorney General oil Texas,
and !icing Secretary OF STATE.