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Six Central Building Lots.

IN FRIDAY the 18th inst at4 O'clock premises, winb.
% @ e-hlra square OF slI valuable Building situated on
e west side of Mayo between Cypr.. street.
Ironing each = feet on Mayo extending l3s a.
o inches To alley 25 feet wide.
IERhs-On- third cash t balance equal IA ymepi. At
and IL months for satisfactorily endorsed nsgobe paper or t.
withheld uu last payment BE- made. ''' ~
Is NONCIrRT A. 70
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d. PAINE Il co,
Nj A N AYERS 0F LOTTERIES.

IENHE business of the Agency OF Messrs. d.
PAINE CO. heretofore conducted under the firm Of II
Russell Bigger Co will on by the SUBSCRIBER
a. Agent for the Managers 10 the Managers
or myself will be promptly attended to.
C. W. PURCELL, Agent for d. .ISI L Co.
Managers OF Lotteries.
h Iono~is grand Schemes are presented friends
and the patrons ot the late firm.
$4,000 $4,000! 10000,
Grand CONSOLIDATED Lottery Cas- no 10, on satur
day March isih' ls'6; - nunbers. 10 drawn.
prize Of $4,000 pdle of $4,000
lSoOo 1000
lOOoO % l,5OO
Ticket. $40. Halves s. Quarters 9 So
6 Ger'heas of 90 90 wnoe' cost. sro 90
DO do 20 Quarters do
$4,000! 10000. 5000.
SFand Soes@d1ed LO!eF Gas. tn he drawn satu
PriDsof $4,000 Prre of $4,000
/ 5000 10 1900 1900
Tickets SlO Halves S. Quarters so.
Certificate Of rs wholes sga SO
Do Do do. IS aalys. do 1915
Another Grand Scheme for 2Ist Nav.
10000. OOO-I5,OOO!!
az NUMBERS, Ii DRAWN
Gand ConsndAd Lottery Class 81 to be drawn on sariax
May et 1886 GRAND CAPITALS OF 500 900 OF 30 900,
600 Tickets ago. halves 10, qrs 5.
4 Paskag: Of Whole . cost sses
AGO
Which warrant o draw e55
certificate OF Whoeseost Ss2s
90 q" Halves 100 5O
Qrs 81 %
package Of Tickets in this splendid Lottery NAV
draw the i've first Prizes amounting TO over one hundred
and sixteen thousand dollars
VI Orders meet the prompt attic In.
drawings sent when requested us and the
cash Tor all capital przes can be had
ings are received. For arre prizes, address
ID. PAINE l. CO. Managers.
aplI Rcbmors ",
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q. BRINCKE
HEALTH RESTORATIVE.


n the hope To obtain relic where il seems denied
u to the set, lay hold drowning men Tim,
that tousandS the quicker yaNninr -rye
IN consequence OF catching os false not able IN
sustain iher and they sink Remember apparent
health that taken sick predsposipg symptoms Of
diseased lungs or with marked attack Liver
Complaint Consumption the Chest YOU can
md relief and cure by the Of BTnei
'oratve Give confidence, accordance
with the prescribed directions without even
shasow OF doubt by the favor OF Heaven. whms
friends or relatives keep from the determination using the
Restorative In spite OF all opposition IT, and
crety even you must but boldly you faithfully and
honestly with justice to the credit Of the
medicine The result wan warrant and even exceed
our bel anie'paoRs. We plead try this remedy
we are ANXIOUS that al should share happy effects and
We are urged to solely by the pTompngo mo-
tive of aiding the sufferer Never as homeless
while Mr BiinekeThnos sioraye
hdeny predict abandonment petmpuon Conump
DISEASE.
The following certificate from Chiffon, the well Known
New York Chemist:
II have analysed bosc ~ medicine called &c
Health Restorative AM End does no, contain Mercury or
any other metallic Preparation, opium any forms Ii
eomPosedof vegetable matter entirely
JANIS r. CmLTos NJ. d"
G. BRINCRERHOFF, Proprietor, New York
Principal Office, $50 BTOome Street. New Yorf
For
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HOT AIR FURNACE,
For warming observation-disclosures tore.
Churches and Public RuiI,iiurs

churches and Public BUILDINGS.
''hf' Undersigned would call the attention of
All persons To thus subject their
non having erected several this city during s tan and
winter" Wheh have given entire saastion would r.f, a.,
he nhInned certificate OF Joseph Mayo, Esq aI.o In ~
Davenport ESQ OF the firm OF Davenport Co who Ia.
one IN bis dwelling house and viii pleasure IN
against fire, 9 ~"N s'''eV
mas orders lot several be during The sn,p
ana summer AMI as the IN. hes, aim. ~
e'ee' e he would request all those may desire 10 ba W. them
H an carry eaI a. II takes them ready
persons an the county, will ind them luxurious and reopom
y sending him plan OF their buLngs will he nrn..bsI
WI" " Estimate OF cost, sc Tho.. intending 10 hil this ~
WI" oe Iuin-hed i deed win plan flT running FIueS dc
- y oe ioul al X whitfield Sons Office Cary stre,
inear OF the Farmer and Virginia Banks '
JOHN g. JONES.
" For several winters preceding the last. |.
a chairman OF committee Hnde the CITY Cour
cal made repeated efforts Guy Jail comfortably
Tor the pfisonerF hut failed Last Jones
warm the same with his furnace my entire aus
faction 50 that cold was the a was made com
''',aor 70 w. prisoners JOSEPH MAYO.
-'F'' ~ iof"' l5-3m
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Anrtiou Galfs.
FUTURE DAYS.
FUTURE DAYS.
By Dunlop. rioncuro a Co.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS a LEATHER,

FUTURE DAYS.
By Dunlop. Mencurc a Co.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS a. LEATHER.
At Auction.
On TUESDAY, the al mat, 10 O'Clock at our ot- h,a
r.rare To weather. we viii -. Boos sho.
Hats and L>cather viz;
Do do do
DO best light
no best spring heel Pumps
Wonenis spring heel perged Dowanss
Do do Vets
do Pumps and Baskin.
Do and hid Turns
no mock welt leather shoes
Boys heavy thick Hogan.
Do l. and Brosan.
Youths l. and alp do
Mi-~-- pesgod slippers
Genem-ns 6ne drr-- poo,.
do do do
Black Russia and Angola Hats
Mems rlaksd. -eaeus fur Cap.
super back wool Hats
ego sides sole Leather light nd
i2O sides russell and black upper Leather
Buy Leather Leather SKINS. Li,in,. ri, az.
Thkhs-Und $780, cash. $780, month. credit for M
proved negotiable paper
apis DUNLOP MoNCtrRr a IN 49,,
GREEN COR NEH AT AUCTION
IN hoNDAf the sOth oeoek ON tbs p,.mi-.-
WI" De sold that valuable d.
aed INTO four building lots Of - each on III.
corner OF " and lth streets fronting
IN depth on sad llth street i63
TEhh-ons third IN two equal n, ,men,, nj,
TIE withheld I'LL payment be made N fun
Immediately aflsr the b. -o IN, ,,.h ,u
the buleinx,L HENRY w MoSCIrRP 49, ' NJ
NH under IN. Wi, M ,-,J.. cae,s -,
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NV InIoc. a brother.
Hooded Horse. buggy and Harness

On MoNDAf MORNING, April 2s ~ O'Clock -,,l sci
o cash booed Horse Buggy and harness. above b.loprrt
10 The estate Of the late Dr. James hor--
Known and pronounced of beautiful xnual. IN N,
city ereeiiy sound gentle very fast
apis INIDEs A. RRoruvp A..
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EDMOND & DAVENPORT
Arrival and Departure Of tie Cars.


RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG, AND POTOMAC RAIL Road.
The Cars leave Richmond for Fredericksburg and
Aqua Creek every morning, O'Clock, and connect
with the Steamer POWHATAN, or AUGUSTA, on
the Potomac River. Returning the Cars reach Rich
mond, daily, at 81 o'clock, p NJ: Thus enabling pas
sengers To make the trip between Richmond and Wash
ing;on City in daylight.
Passage between Washington and Richmond S. 90
Do. do. Richmond and fredericksburg so
The Cans for Charlottesville leave Richmond daily at
o'clock. A. NJ Returning, arrive daily at 81 p. NJ.
Passage either way s. 90
Richmond and Petersburg Rail Road.
Leaves Richmond daily at PM
Leaves Petersburg daily at 53A NJ
AccoHNopATIoS TRAIS
Leaves Richmond daily Sundays excepted at a. M
Leaves Petersburg daily tSuodays excepted at r. NJ.
The Cars leave Richmond for Petersburg, with the mai
train, daily. at 7 O'Clock. Pm.
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lotteries.

Il q. GREGORY d CO., MANAerRs, No.
y ioi Main street. Richmond. Va.
Whoc Ticket Nos "a 81 So. Capital P.e Of sis 600 I'm
i.sborF Lottery No IL dawn S3d March, Instant m, SEQ, =,
ms ONCE and odd BY sTRA1roS. vsnae Richmond Va
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A T Court Of Hastings holden for tho city III

A Court Of Hastings holden for the city Of
- Williamsburg, on Monday he 7ld day of 8areh 1876
On ihe Application o. Michael Wanes. shern NJ James
CIV County and such comtiec administrator Ffances Fos
w. deed loph Poster ani Man Poster, Of Arsbsh
fostet ordered That having chains against the
estate ~ Archibald foierdccd Do exhibit ne ctsent
'o'ohu Coke sergeant ofte city q williamsburg eomee sod
~ such administrator u sid Archibald Foster on or before
mc Im Day n June order that eEatees nd
Mehesd Fosters estate have the benefit -scon
mhe Act ofe iah of Narch $780, act concerning
ies undef deces Of Couus sol The fees dispensing
Win reiundrE bonds n and IN certain
ease And ordered that published n the Rc
m0nd Wing for eight weeks posted house door Of
% cry 'o Two 'svs' court day before TIE i7 day June
Copy-Tcse
P 9-vsw T. CHRISTIAN, G. G.
DLASTER PARIS. l95 tons soft lump Plas
ter day expected per Feowshp VIII be sodiov nom
vvseL Apply 70
PR HENRY LUDLAn q CO.
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VIRGINIA: At Rules held IN the Clerks Office
Of the Superior Couu Of Chnncery the Richmond Circuit
the 3dday of March iu The Isi6
Robert w Pende'on, Addison Rely Philip p Pendleton
merchants and partners trading under the firm and style
ton. Riley x 20, pIE
against
Niehnew Glenn w Harrislobn Hunt and w @ Brown
" e merchants and partners. tradgg under
Of elena Haus Hunt 4 90, aud Michael Glenn w Harm.
John Hunt James Brown sud William and parf
nct' trading under The hrm and style OF Gen. Harris Hunt
and other Dcns
The def ndsnt above named having their
and gwen security according To the Act of Assembly
th Court and appearing by satisfactory cvnce thai they a,c
not inhabitants Of this Commonwealth ordered That
dcieLdanp do here Attn" rules a. he holden said ott
the is' Monday May oHd ser pau
and has coy othis o,dr be forthwith uswspap,
Published the city NJ Rchond snrc ana
posted at the front door Of Capitol the said city.
Copy-rcse
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By davenport. Allen a 90.

By davenport, Allen a Go.
GROCERIES,. &c.
On MONDAY, Goth o'clock wi be sold at our aue,or
store the following articl.~-
50 P. Rico sugar.
200 bags no Coffee
loo bbis Whiskey
800 boxes soap
10 casks Lamp Oh
10 bids Bacon
300 reams Whiting Paper
30 Or pipes Pom Wine
IS do Malaga DO
100 kegs White Lead
100 paekagesTeas
Rice, Indigo, Brandy
Rum, Salt, &c
ALSO.
50 ihds heavy w. India Nol,s.s
TERNs-undeT $500. cash sums over 100 dolar, no,,b
apis DAVENPORT ALLEN K co. Auet..
DRY GOODS AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY April 2sd neins at e,oeE W. shall
sell al our auction general assortment Of .ong
and summer DD Coos received and way consisting
Spring and Summer Cloths and Cashmere,
Linen and Cotton Drinss, ves,inrs
Cotton and worsted Gambroons
Great variety OF cotton Pantaioons Good.
New style 6ne and medium fancy and mourning Print,
White, black and eolored cotton Hose
BIeSehed and brown shirnss and sheetinq,
Linen Dtapers- Napkins and brown Linens
Barge shawls, Scarfs and Iisle Lace,
Corded Skirts and Bonnet Rbands
Jaeonets, Cambria and swiss Musias
Pougee sIik Hdkfs Italian Crayats
Yellow Nankeens' Patent Pins anA Linen Tapes
Cotton Flag Hdkfr, plaid CTavas nd susp.ntsr.
Patent Thread spool Cotton and Cotton n,.s,,
Bed Tiekngs Apron and Furniture Ct.e.s
Kentucky Jeans Combs, Mo-.,ailo Nets
Black and white and cold neil Gloves
% Tweeds Pas Linen. and Croon Coating
sewing silk- Knives and Seissos
Pms, Hooksk Eyes, &c &c.
Bonnets- wv" shaw anu o'heT style,
IEs-Al sums under $780, over $780, mos. credit for
aPs DAVENPORT. ALLEN 4 CO. Aue,,.
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NOEtCEThe subscribers have associated themselves
grther Tor the putou of conducting PAPER HANGING
and UPHOLSrERNG business the hrm Of
DOGGEr ANDEHSON.
O.. DOgGET.
GEO. w ANDERSON.
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THE day came the plaintiff By ih attorney aud appearing
fol abstraction 81 tn Cov that is deudas MsrL, Enan
nels not an nahiant 81 this Commonwealth the motion OF
ne eomPain7nts hy their eoun,r ordered That the said fc
ienant app'a err tie second MONDAY April per and an
svrf s bl of The complainant and or
forthwith Inserted in thr kielmond Wig or tw5 n.~-
siveJ and hat another copy BE- ps.,' hh. su'ecs
Hsusc n this TO IN" rpni door II The Ct
4 Copy-Testc,
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DANIEL H.LONDON.

importer and lobber 90 Dry GOOds,
No. 4 81 Main Street,
hftERS for sale general assortment OF
- ForsiEn and Duue,tc Dry Goods re usual terms "a,
whichhe invites The attention of ths trade. NH i7ekdau
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JOINT RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ORE
CON TERRITORY

Where's by the Convention concluded tho twentieth
Day OF October eighteen hundred and eighteen between
zoe United States Of America and the King Of Inc ti,J
Kingdom Of Great Britain snd Ireland, Tor the period ~
ten yenrs, and afterwards indefinitely extended and con
unued ~ force by another Convention Of the samo mar
ue concluded the 9Th duy Of August H. the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven. II
was agreod that any country hst may be claimed by either
party on tho northwest Of Amerca westward Of the
SONY or Rocky mounains commonly called tho Ore
sop territory should, together with iu hsrbors BAYS and
cracks, and the navigation Of VII rivers within tho same
be 'reo snd open" to the vessels citizens and subjects OF
me Two fowen but without prejudice TO any claim which
either OF the parties might have to any part o. said ooun
y and with this further provision, In tho second article Of
TIC said Convention Of tho sixth Of August eighteen hun
dod and wonv that either party might abroeste
aud snnu said convention, giving due notice OF twelve
months 10 the other contracting party
And whereas has now become desirable dst the req
Pecnvo claims Of the United States and Great Britain
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Household and Il itchen Purui,u,e-
valuable Central Property,

WILLIAMS HANAII. Auets
To which will be adieda hfst RIDING H0rse, a ne
Buggy, Of the best style and workmanship wa
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Principal Office $50 Brcome Street New Yorf.
31- For sale by the Agents,
m o
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NO LONGER
ssgS3


" Ske public respectfully Informed that by the
ordnance of the CITY, regulating the numbering OF the
n@ases, the Subscribers number has been changed
from 81 to 49, of which his customers and strangers
will please take notice.
The Proprietor of the celebrated VEGETABLE
BITTERS and COUGH DROPS, would take the pre-
occasion to call the attention of strangers visiting
the city, and others, to the superior qualities of the
above medicines for the cure of Dyspepsia, Bowel
omplaints, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Rheuma-
tsm, Colds, Coughs, Consumption, and many other
complaints to which we liable. In addition to the
many certificates published in the papers of the day,
he has in his possession number from most respeCta-
bic Individuals all esufyng to the virtues Of these
medicines and which can be seen at his store.
The subscriber also takes this opportunity to return
his grateful thanks to discerning public who have
extended to his medicines such liberal support sine
their introduction into this city; and he is happy in
the belief that they have been productive of much
good wherever used AS he is the sole proprietor and
manufacturer, he would caution the public against any
attempts that may be made to impose upon them a
spurious article. Every bottle of his medicine is
sealed and stamped with his name on the top of the
cork, also fac smile of his the label on the
side Of tn bottle None other genuine; therefore
| be not deceived.
| His ANTI BILIOUS PILLS are acknowledged to
be most excellent remedy for bilious complaints.
They are extensively used, and pronounced one of
| the best family medicines now before the public.
| In addition TO the above he has many other MEDl-
| CINAL PREPARATIONS, of his own manufacture
together with great variety OF PERFUMERY, cata-
legues Of which can be at his store, and which
| he warrants to be equal to any in The city.
LOUIS GOULEY, No. 38 Baltimore street,
Between Frederick and Harrison streets,
And near Centre Market.
NIB. Remember the No., SO, as the genuine Grti-
cles for sale at no other place in Baltimore. al2
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baltimore Gltpnef.
-cnrle nondence of the Baltimore Clipper,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, lS46.

WAsHINGTON, sept y, lo46.
The Rev. Thomas B. Sargent preached at
tbe eamD-meeting Yesterday, in the morning;
MIR. Blake in the afternoon and Mr. Heston, OF
the Philadelphia Conference, at night.
The weather has sensibly changed since yes
terday. The thermometer ia the Treasury De-
partnent was at so degrees
It is said that Mr. SSmm has NOT received
the Office of Consul for one of the BarSary pow
ers, as has been published. 1t was offered to
him, but he wants something better.
MThe cry of "murder," "help," Sc, aroused
IS from our slumbers. On looking out of the
window, we discovered two Of the Auxiar,
Guard taking negro wench to the watch
house
Several of the volunteers, whs went with
the battalion of Baltimoreans end Washing.
tonians TO the RE Grande, hexe returned tc
the city. They are not impatient to Join theii
comrades in arms.
Poor Felix GruRdy McConnell, member o
congress FROM Alabama, i'll addition to otte
affections, has the chils and fe7ers
The new Temperance HaE on + street, be
tween Ninth and Tenth, it iE expected, will b.
completed by the LIST of January.
Messrs. WEIGH s. DelevaE have made some
In0oiry as to purchasing a pecant lot near TIN
Avenue and FoUr-and-a-hs!f street, on which
to erect an Amphtheatre.
&,The regents eff the Smithsonian Instituto,
adjourned to-day, to meet again next NovetH
Der. Before separating they appointed com
mittee to report on the eligibility of a site 70
the buildings, SIC.
The hinder axle of heck flew eff this after
noon near the Railroad depot. The first init
nation the driver had of it was hoist from
his seat. No damages, and only delay of liV
minutes. A.
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PRESENTATION OF A SWORD TO 1t. RIDGE
LII. The subjoined correspondence, which We
find in the American, will sufficiently explain
itseh, and will no doubt be read with interest;
BALTIMORE, 29th June, lS46.
ST-We have been appointed, by number
Of your fell0w-citizens of Baltimore, to present
10 you Sword, which now awaits your orders
In discharging the grateful duty confided to
US, we should be doing injustice to those whom
we have the honor to represent were we to
omit the expression of their high estimation of
your gallantry and military talent. The adj
mirable display of these qualities by you, at
Palo Alto and Resaca, will be cherished in en-
during recollection, contributing so largely as
as they did to those brilliant trumphs Of Anne
rican arms. Maryland is proud of her sons,
and whilst she mourns the loss of one, though
on the field of glory she is consoled that ano-
Their was there, prompt to take his place, with
not less of skill and generous devotion. We
rejoice that the spirit Of patriotism and valor,
which so eminently distinguished the "Old
Line" has passed, with such unsullied purity,
10 its successors.
Accept, sir, the assurances of the respect and
esteem Of your obedient servants,
John Spear Smith, Robert Gilmor,
Henry A. Thompson, John II. b. Latrobe,
Christopher Hughes, U. S. Heath,
Robert Leslie.
1t. RANDOLPH RDGELY, Sd Art, u. S. A.
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MEDICAL CARD!
IYM PERFECT CURE OR NO CHARGE,

IN ALL FORMS OF SECRET DISEASE!
DR. HARRIS OFFICE, LOCK lNFIRMARY, No
10 e. PRATT STREET, between President st and
the Bridge Disease driven out instead of being turn
ed in upon the constitution. Who will risk health
and life by taking specific compound, administer
ed to all alike, without regard to constitution, sap
toms or stage of disease, when for the same money
they obtain the advice and treatment of skilu
and experienced Physician
DIR. HARRIS, a distinguished graduate OF Cam
bridge, united with an eminent pFactitiOn from New
Orleans, is well known TO the citizens of Baltimore
as a skiliul and experienced PLY stefan. He makes
10 promises he cannot fulfil. His charges are mode
rate. Where cure is warranted, il is given in writ
ing, so there can be no mistake!
REMEMBER THIS!
No Mercury, Balsam, disgusting Oils or feted Drugs
taints his remedies. They are made of sweet but
powerful Vegetable compounds purifying the blood,
strengthening the stomach, and forcing disease out
instead of throwing it into the system TO break out
afterwards with renewed viTulence. Syphilis Co
n0TrhRa, elects, Structure, Seminal weakness In
voluntary Emissions, Sweed Glands, or any inflam
matioa of the members, with affections of the kid
neys or bladder, treated with prompt skill and speed-
ly cured.
GRAVEL AND PILES. These painful and dan
gerous diseases Dr. H. pledges his reputation to eff
fectually cure in few days without surgical opera
ton or hindrance from business. Persons at dis
lance may consult Dr. II. by letter (post pad) and be
cured at home, Medicines forwarded with dispatch
Honorable confidence observed in all cases. Advice
gratis. Office arranged with private Rooms. Open
from in the morning till ii O'Clock at night.
~ b. Observ e the signs upon the window and the
door, iy3l-u
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CAMP, MATAMoRAs, MEXICO,

July "a, 1916.
Gentlsmen-I have had the pleasure of re-
ceiving your favor of the s9th June, conveying
TO me the gratifying intelligence that num-
Der of my felow-ctizens of Baltimore have
deemed my humble services to my country, on
the Sth and 9th of May, of sufficient import
ance to deserve an expression of their admira-
ton and thanks.
The highest ambition Of soldier is to de-
serve the appreciation of his ccuntrymen. The
expression of that appreciation, especially when
accompanied by token of confidence and
esteem, is his proudest consolation amidst
the Privalions and hardships incident TO his
profession.
1t has been my good fortune to be attached
TO corps (neW to the service) which was or
gained and instructed, on the soil of my ma
tive land, by one Of her chosen sons. Its per-
formances on the field Justify the confidence
reposed in him by his Government, when he
was selected for the arduous and difficult task
Tho acknowledgements to myself are but a
Just tribute to him, who devoted the last years
of his life TO the perfection of an arm, hereto
fore but little known, and totally unappreciat-
ed in Our country. HIS happiest hour was that
IN which he received his mortal wound; for, in
il he witnessed The perfect success with which
his eXertions had been crowned. | was but an
humble instrument, executing the lessons
had learned under his instructions, and feel
that all you have been pleased 10 say of my
services is but rendering justice TO the memo
ry of him. who so noby sustained the reputa-
ton Of our forefathers-that reputation which
was gained by them on the battle fields, in de-
fence Of their country's liberty. Maryland's
sons hope never to dishonor her, so long as
those brilliant examples remain, as beacons, to
light the path of duty. They can never fail to
love and reverence her, when they see their
every step watched with a mothers care, and
find themselves honored when living-when
dead mourned.
The sword which you have been deputed to
present me, | accept with full sense of the
high obligation it imposes, to maintain, unsul.
lied, the reputation we have inherited.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, very re.
specially, your ob't serv't.
RANDOLPH RIDGELY.
John Spear Smith, H'y A. Thompson, Chris
topher Hughes, Robert Gilmor, John II. B.
Latrobe, U. S. Heath, Robert Leslie, esqrs.
Committee.