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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

Died

On SUNDAY night the fith instant. amer : lone
and preiEseted iliness. Mrs. SAnAH u. TArLoR,
vidos Of the late Bennet Ts,lor Esq Of CIsrke
county, and mother Of John Z. x. Taylor. Esq. Of
lhis county. sged 60 yesrs
On Sunday night The Iish instant, JoHx, son ~
Edward Z. coOke, Esq, VI this county. aged 2
years.
Oh "Wednesday The i4,h instant. sf,er an iiIoe.s
u only two vesks. DR. JoHS ~ NuNS. Of Berry.
vile, Clske county. bged shout % ears. llF n
Sss aatise Of Louisa. nad had beea setilsd In
carke but afes yesls, but Sufficiently hong 70 es-
tsblish Tor himsei. both 10 his private snd profes-
stoasl career, reputation Of which any mAn might
be proud. His iess u ious one 10 the eoIHmn-
aisy. bal especially 70 bis .reiionae and devo-
ted vile. for shom the sympslhes OF large circle
81 diends have been keehly swskeaed.
Ga the io.hllnst .l,pnsar LEioHrox. son OF Rev.
Gso Apik, Of Loaeoub county, aged Ave monihs
Atthe resiienee 81 her husband, Jennings M.upin,
~ heekingbsm county. on Saturday morning Of las
week, Mr.. sanln MArPIS, mother Of the sdi,os
q the Hsrtisonearg Republican, In the futh yeal
Al b. residences. near spiekersviIle. on The sob
ait, Of B,llisus Fever. Mr.. VIZ. ApA&s
OBITUARY NOTICES.
DIEp-0n the l2ih day OF Sepiemter last
Mira. MAaaaRer McMURRAH, widow Of The lar
Joseph McMarraa, q this county, sged 50
ysttss Inc oeceneeu was member Of tho
Presbyterian Church upwards Of 30 years, End
departed With the evidence she you'd .resr in
The beson Of her God.
. DiEB-o On the 7ih instant, MLRIA, daughter
OF Joseph aad Elizabeth MeMurrsa, aged ls
years and , months. The death Of hi, Lowell,
and. spfightly child has caused cord TO be
= touched 10 the besoms Of her parents, that will
not soon be healed. But from the evidence she
gsye. she IVES going homo 10 heaven, 10 he,
Heavenly Father. and 10 dwell with her Sa
viour forever. Thn, should give her parent,
censolsticn-- their less was her eternal gain. J
Disp--Ih shePheristown, on Thursday ID,
Dlh Instant b the t2t yesr OF her age, Mrs
kllEN n TAf.corr The deceased was the
leaushlef 81 he lac Mrs. John Baker. tnsny o.
whose virtues she inherited. In the death o.
this exeellent lady. The. Prssbyteiis Chur~A hsl
lost devoted and useful member. She babilu
ally exhibited one Of the mcsi amiable traits al
pure religion and indebted :, visiting the "a
thefless ADD widows 10 their sfliciisns Mar
The richesi blessings Of Providence and grac,
fest upon. her orphan children and ell VII,
mourn her loss Precious in the sight Of tbs
Lord Is the death Of his saints
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

"lLL be sold. Il the late residence OIL
f" Mary W. Morgan, decd, half mile
SCUM o. ShePherdstoWn, on Thrrsdsy he sd
day Of November merit, 49,
ALI the Personal Property
Be onging 10 the estate. consisting q.
Three Work Horses,
FiDe or SIR head of Mich Cons.
10 or 20 head Of Hogs,
One tsco-horse Carriage and Harness
nearly new,
One Cart, NJ
One eight-day Clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

THyHE nndsrsigusd bsgs Issve Is return bis
IL | ihanks 10 those Old ard tried Friends wbo
hsxe q lopg patroniEld The shsf q present
under Bis ms1sgemeni, and would say % ihem,
thatIfor Ire future. i shall have mere claims
iha1 ever for heir support As q his work,
Il his stood he tsli heretofore, and Il cannot
nor bhsll nDt. y The future; y heat, Cor dura-
bilnl. price or neaiusss Wagons, Cari1,
Wh3nl5sfrous; Rlolsks. HsrroRs. srd il shorl
cyery hing BELONGING q his lins. nhsll Be- mads
9 repaired, % ordsF q the shorissi notice, and
ALFRED 0sBANN0N.
- Timber and Ell kinds 81 Rrodnce iaksr
i s1:fs1gs % gork, - eash prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

F1HE und<rsiZned respectfully gives nsiite . De
u public 4 l1rke. thai hs yii ailcni . ~ iimcl
70 lie ssIc q Mclchanti1s. rerso11l Property e
siy oib<r buli1c1p y Sic Ilpe snJ Hh1rs q 3eler-
IN o. ne peiEhbcfirE c1ltiI4l ~ premises -.
tire rtli,ls,Liou q lIose rho 11l employ him. anl
hister, ers s1c1 - . DaEe q thc nlercsl q I'll
waning 1ersises y ~ ~. q give hin u sII--
Ar co16nlhicslitos ADDRESSED = nc1: H1rp<r1-
Ferry, vim 81 rro1plIy >lienie1 q.
IE1 rntIIcI E.lIit1I g.rt11l.
uIDBEiE4 q CLARKE.
Hup>rsPu1F. Of. ), isi5-&s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
PIOslgh Irons.

Just jrereised, a. assortment % Haghes'
douple fsnned iron rounds and squares.
Fail assortment Bar and sceliop Iron
Horse shoe snc nail iron Plough iroes
Double and Single shosels. &c. 81 or which
wsli be sod very ioW Ter cash. ~
No other lAanufactare Of iron kept foe sale
r DUNNiNUTtM
walTer,s & REEDS. Srbtio fSl6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
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III orr IA ats ~.
Personal PROPERTY
THE undersigned viii sell, il Shepherds.
1 town, at public sale. u the late esidence
81 Mrs. Tapseott, deceased. on Saturday Ia.
13ia day " October, large quantity or
/ Household & Kitchen
4O0 @QRODS9n
Consisting OF
Bureaus, Workstands,
Square and Round Tables,
Mirrors, Chars, Bedsteds,
Mattresses, .Andirons,
lShoUels and longs, Tenders,
Feather Beds and Bed Clothing,
a quantity Of Crockeyy Ware,
Parior and other Stoves--together ,cith
q cdriety of other articles too nume-
rous to mention. -. 4
TERMS-Nine months credit will be given
on AL sums Of 1--WE dollars and upwards, the
purchaser giving bond Mith approved security
Under that sum cash. No PROPERTY to4be Re.
moved until The lerms Of sale arc Complied With,
0ct %. is1S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

y Cbnpentioa Meeting in Clarke.
meeting Of the citizens Of Clarke county
viii hs held 10 nerryville. on Monday next
tcourt tsy, Tor the pui pose Of appointing De
lcentes 70 the stsnntou Convention, 70 be held
on The - December. The eilixens Of the eoun
u, generally are invited 10 be present.
Oct -, lei6 Mans Ciiitens.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
An Oyersccr Wanicd,

n NAN extraordinarily, whe can bring les
"A iiuiopisls of good chareeier, D relates
70 honesty; indus ry and sobriets land who has
haze charge Of Farm suticeniis ling 10 ksjn !
prsciicsl knswiedee DC farming, viii Ina 4
coed situation, and iiberat wages None need
apply except they can come up 10 the above 60
4alremenis JULIET "A JACK.
Sep, a.. Sl646-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
zNQE1QNa

" AVING qualified IS AdmiDisiraIor Win
HI The will a1ne1sd Of Mart w. Morr.n- &
an anxious 10 Gloss NJ I'd ainisiralion y spsed.
lily Is possible. All persons having claims :.
gainst ibe dscedsbt, viii please present them
for payment those indebted are requested q
ones 10 come forward and settle. Nj. Janrs
s. MINUS. Of Shsphsrdstoun, j. ~ Afent.
and fully suihoTizsd 10 settle all claims. Dc.
Z 3 sEMPLE,
4imr siik iLs RI aaaszsd n Jas,y ". jlsysA.
Oct -, lsfo-3i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

n The Third Qs.r,erly Meeting Tor Jtifersoa
Cifeall yin b. held By Rev. JeRs1 SAiTR IN the
Neth5dlsi Episcopal Church q bunker Hin. Berke.
iey eopssy. commencing on Saturday October 9Th.
sOstis, lsas-Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

nnAKBe this method ef Informing the Ladies
~ 81 charlestewn and lis vicinity, that she
has JUS received from New York, the
Latest FASHIONS for Bonnets, Dresses,
Clocks, SC.
she : prspsrsd 10 execute 81 work entrustsd
g her cafe, either u The Millinery o. Mantua.
making liae. IL the neatest add most fashiona-
Ne manner, and q prices 70 suit the tlmes.--
Thsnkfol Tor patronsge hsfeiofore extended
toward her, abe would solicit eontinusnes
e the same.
Oci. s.. lole.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
PEW RENTS.

The Pew Rents ofihe Presbyterian Church 10
his place, wefs due On The let instant Those
Indebted viii please make payment 10 ether Of
ne nudersie ned. n. HENDERSON,
.Sa =. RUTHERFORD,
G. q. STEWART.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
OYSTERS !!

Dedication Of the Odd Fellows
Hal, at Wfaeksstsr, Jon fhe 2Stk inst.
A SPECIAL Train of Car nill leays Har.
"a pers Ferry on the netnine Of The ssh
instshl. II half past six escloeks Tor Winehes.
tefi and return - Harpsrs-Rerry il the eve
rlpg. lestiok wInebssier ~ { o'clock, P. n.
Fare y for The roahd trsp.
- J. s HEST. .lsn,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

Do Spun Silk PIaids.
Plaid Cloakipgs and Gala Plaiis,
fwiiled and plain Cinghsms.
sHAwLs,-oahrs sps Plaid r.tksrri rAris
Closh. Victoria. and Blanket SbaNls.
Aise, LADIES' zsphlr SPsseer', az entirely new
and oesutitui article. snd many etbsr1Prrlfs
eooss, which We VII es elsssed 20 show to The
Lsdiss. CRANE q sADLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

.About 800 bushels Wheat,
$50 bushels Corn, and
About 80 bushels Potatoes.
IEkhs.-A credit Of nine months will Be
gwen on al su9s o. i've dollars, and upwards,
the purchaser giving bond and approved seeii.
~, UNDER mat sum cash, except The wheat
and Cores which Will 6e sold upon credit u
ninety days. r. B. SEMPLR,
.1a.ar sssn lae sqsA annssed n Mary " Morgan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
Feetll! Teeth

ME NcCoRMIck viii fisit rhsfl,zi IL /. IL
80 Pfsftssle1aliy. - Ne lslk oclub.r, ia
ren1in enc Eotk.
0ct 8, icle-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
Candles, Fruits, Cakes.
CIGARN. TORACC0. "a .

- 90 N1FsSF.~~Sr11 = A1S4N u VII = 3
Which will be offered on the most reasonable
terps. His candy is, Of bis own manufacture,
and Is Warranted to Dc equal, il not superior, 10
sny5ever offered 10 this market.
On hand. fresh supply of the veiy celebrat.
cd indicated Hoarhownd Candy, which has re-
ceiyed the recon- mendalisn Of the Medical Fa.
Guilty here, as elsewhere, as simple and most
effeacious remedy Ter coughs and colds, 30 ire.
quep. at this season Of the year.
Cahes will ne furnished to families for par
ties &c., At the shortest notice. and at price,
but little shove the irst cost OF the materials.
The Lsdies and (ientlemen Of ,hs lo,,n are
respectfully inyited 10 call his Eslsblishinsnt.
az lie will take pleasure lid sdniHitsripr to
the sppetitss or The most .astidioas.
JOHN r. BLESSING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

M a65I;es,iSn uI'l - nlis . ~ next
~ frt3slsInrs u tirEini,, for scskpfi,y .
1St.IfrcI Z Iorn1il1 Do.i lron 1onf poinl
= ~ Gssc1Sr FSrry Iaf1riEe y ~ teNn u
Il,rI.Sa1n. ysItrs61 county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
Town PropertY for Sale.

Town Property for Sale.
1THE undersigned having more Town proper.
Il ~ ihanhs wishes 10 hold, will sell
The Property he non occupies !; Or,
The Property noW occupied By r. n.
Broom, Esq
.also-Dizor's Hil. nov occupied D.
Mr.. .4brakam Hanhosn.
Also I1e Building Lots IN front Of
Cdrter's Hotel
For any o. this property the prices will be
reasonable. and the terms Is TO payment almost
az the pleasure Of the purchaser. provided they
be o6 interest Bank Stock or good paper viii
slsobe taken in payment, 10 whole or in part.
ANDREW HUNTER.
Oet2a. isle-if
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
!. GeMflenlefl,s WHar.

WE can nov, offer to the Genllemen grester
~ bargains in Cloths, Cassimerss and SAITH.
netts, than have ever been offered in ChaFleslown
Cloths Of all shsdes and priees from 10 10 dolls
Cashmere. such as sold last spring for rs can
be bought for 81,
Good Ssttinets II so esuts.
All Who wish 10 purchase cheap should call soon,
for bargains will sell and must 70. h
CASA LOCK & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
Paw ID Vonr Taxes Il

gUytiE Taxes lor he yssr 1886. ste ace dne.
u and il i esrnestly desired shst shosc il.
dsh,sd viii promptly distkargs che slaims :.
ksihst EN-
o. / u i afssnd Il ny once II ChsFles,onu,
on syey Friday.
loliS ". MOOSE. III l.
\ Sept IA i6i6-tf. ~, y. .iIoirv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
New Goods.

4RHE subscribed Is now receiving aud OPEN
- ing Fall and Winter Goods )of every de-
seriPlien. All persons 10 srsrch Or Bargains
are invi,ed 10 cslksariy.
wM "A. SEWERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
4 large Assortment Of Goods.
CharlestoWn Refanforv.

9NHE undersigned has removed from the
u bnilding recently occupied by him. eros.
corner from the Bark 10 the House adjoining
Tho Store Of M. J. ), Miller, and opposite
the Post Office. The patronage 50 kindly be-
slowed upon him. has induced renewed end
more yigiiaht effort to establish Refeciory in
Chsrles.owh, worthy the encouragement, Of
her liberal citizens. Al his present location
(besides rnaby additions that are 10 be msde, !
hs VIII continue to Eeep on hand, At all times y
large stsd general assortment or .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
j. ErOfiiseZ& Son.

j. GrOfiisel & Son,
ng0stlds Depot, B, s o. R. X.
w oULD respectfully aiy. no,ice .tha, b.
" the 9Th or l0'h Of October. they w,Il re-
eeivsfrom The NeE York, Philadelphia and Bal.
A large Assortment Of Goods,
Suitable fsr The F4Il and Winter Trade. which
they will be,enablea TO pEer Of greatly reduced
prices, ej,her fot cash Of ID esehsnge fsr Whssl.
Rye, cTn, Oats, Potatoes, Apples, Lard, fal..
low Pork, Barrels, Butter. EGGS and Poultry
Tor which they will givs The very best prices.
IheI keep ccns,sntly on hand BACON. which
hey will sell low also, Sole Leather car. Rir.
Morocco, Goat, Lining and Binding, sk,ns-
| Thsy win also buy WHEAT fot which ls.y
wiitpay cash. and give The, highest prices
Or. I, 1885,.
N. They are prepared 10 forward an
Hhea. offered for tfansportaaon to Harpeiss Fe,.
~ e any other point on the Rail Road, win des.
patch, They will also deliver Gra.s Coal Is
Chsrlestown 81 IS perton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

80 - =. 50 I...G ~
~ fisse. e. Dee y frs., sss.S,.5 i
IS, ,s<e' !. !: - Ne III az II osto.
lfr he poFpose 81 securing ~ ,-s... a..
de5i. due ne Eslisy Dasf. ~ s,s.- -.
q eaie AlIcno4F.I IN s.I|. a -, q, ~
..'s slole yson = ch,fisslsun. n tRs
Goods Wares & Uerchar6;ze
ssa s' q nssy .aia sssd. sou,isi.r ]. ~:
.sto4egssrn-; - 81 - 81 :, :
k.ery sarisiy e Fsrsixn ana n,-..,s. n.
oooas. 0roceriss, Chins. CIsss. - $500
c.1s. HeilsE cpssinsl. s,sns, ceilr. r.. -
Crockerg Wafes 6 :. a, = = . ~ = -
= ne siock Of Dry 0oocs eoasisls m.i,lr II
~ ioio.,.s srlie,sss Dnlsrs iinenT] h,1s.
- ~ g every qaslig, linsl driilEas, " -
49, oaeeelec hnen liable diapers, R1ss& 80
nIas sye diapers, bfosn and black Ho,l{6as.
$3.50. ..sse ea@erir, large sssortne1l6f
..,f. = ssas, nankeens. laes and PLAID
s'.,s eoooiaetss oreNn and blssched shir,inr
80 saeenes so,tons all prices and widths, sprss
eed iiekines from Ihs cheapest 10 The
too bats, shiis and black uiddIn,, a.. 49,
q eosten AID silk hankerehisls. ,csrfs "a ere.
vas, large stock Of hosiery Of ever col.f aod
q1ah,ys mitis, gloves, black, 10, ana colored
aux gloves, large alock Of gun elastic ana oih.r
sssPendefs, brown and hieaehsd eoi,on drillines.
oias' and blue pixsd Dc, $50 pisces 81 einf.
mans, ealleoess alpsceas, nouslIns. a uns' ana
oazaHnes Of erefy ssyle and q1alny, 90 pieces;
e'o.ns, eassinsies, and eassiness Of ever color.
style, quality and price, sumner iuesds ana
summer cloths aooltsn ptsids. silk velve,, satin.
merino, Cashmere and MArseilles vssiings 81
ever style and qaaliiy. ready-msde ovrreosts;
uooilen comfofts. uooilel sha walls lares stock
OF snail goods, sneh a. ba,ioas of eveiy kind
rlebands, hooks and eyes, piss, needles ihimbles.
hand and spool sswing sp,,ea, patent thteads Of
All eolors and numbers, saving silks and tuist,
shoe thread, tapes, writing and leiieI paper, "a
fefs. IeEeussion eaps, combs Of all kisds, lsces
and edeinss, green bersge sud black act fof wells,
elsek erapss Sool palm aud Lrehora hats, cloth
C0nGectionary.
Candies assorted raisins, almonds, pals, nuts
Pecoa nria ground NUS, oates. ngs and prunes
Groceries.
NO end loaf sugars. Ganpavde,. Iap.rial.
ara ionag Tyson Teas, race ginger, erousd do.
ansP,ee, pepper, einp anon, saiipetre, salarsita
s'aIen, nli@ses, prepared mustard ,eiuses, alum.
spanisn osown, red lead, naddes, wafer. sorar
ana SOFA crackers, . large STOCK Of tobacco,
snuhs aud cigar. shoe bisrkipe, fspcyK .oaps'.
rosin and county SOAPS, castor oil. eamnhar.
&C &C. N. 8 WHITE. Tr,,i.A
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
To the Ladies.

WETE are now receiving our supply Of Fan Dress
wv Goods. which consists Of variety Of styles
Of Mouselnes and Csshmeres. plain and sattia stri
ped Psio Alto. Oregon and Monterey Plaids, new
and desirable articles for Dresses;
A sariety Of Bonnet Silk and Bonnet Trimmine,.
Shawls, Sesrfs. and few Graduated Robes Al rs |;
Hosiery, Gloves, Sc. r.
oetaa JNo. ]. LOCK d co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

Daring The lat year, aud hope always 10
nerit their fsvors.
E. II. eARRgLL.
1Harpers Ferry. Oct 8. lss9.
r. s. For the better accommodation Of la
aiesl have fitted up an additional Dining Room
Tor ihem and these travelling with then khieh
q ettended hy fsnale seFvso,s . ! cl,,s;rof -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

slry Store, He will at all times be prepared 10
execute work in the gerry bes, manner aud on
reasonable terms. Tbo,s wishing the most
fashionable as we'll as zduIabls work executed,
are respectfully invited u give him cell.
The most ample arrangements have been
made for the regular receipt or the Y
Fashions, from ". York 8 Philadelphia.
Also, the changes THAI may take place in Baiti
more I'll e
The undersigned also takes this secession TO
rssufn 70 his former ffisnds--phisl engsged in
business 10 Smi,h6eld-his mesl grateful sc-
Acknowledgements for the liberal support extend.
ed towards him. He hopes he may still con.
linue 10 receive \ portion Of their patronage.
~ well a. that Of The pablic's generally.
JOHN r. A. REDMAN.
Charlestown, Oct 90, 1916 7
N. B. Country Produce OF all.kiads will be
stakeRsin payment for work, al the market price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

"Tg hare reeently eurehsssS in PkiIs-
w telphia and Baltipose .snd just FeeeiE-'
q. , lot 81 very rieh and desirable goets iof
Blss black. black and FsaeJ SIM.
Rich Lama Cloths.
Do Nous. Dc Lsinss,
Do Paris 20
De 90 Cashueles,
Do DO % Roles,
Do DO EnefoiN q ss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22

Fatt hoods.
VIE subscribers are now receiving a large
supply Of Seasonsbls Goods.
Oct y KEYEs q KEARSLEY.t/
AlhANBERRlES-Fors sale by
~ OctQ2 KEYEs A. REARSfFv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1846-10-22
Tin and Sheet Iron Establish.
mnnf

March 2e. 1916.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-04-18
fFroin the Delta.)

DgrfNeE or NEW OR1gANs.-We are
indebted to Mr.. IaSere, our indefatigable
Representative, for n report made by the
Committee on Military Affairs In tho
House of representatives, on tho 9th
March, from which we make the following
extract -:
The channels Of approach to The city d
New Orleanssare represented by the Chief
Engineer; in bis annual report, and in d
special communication to the Committee
on Military Affairs on that subject, as he.
ing well provided with adequate iortifica.
tons, with the exception Of an avenue 10
the city, leading from Proctor's landing
on Lake Borgne. The very efficient head
OF the engineering department has made Il
close personal examination ofthe point now
proposed to be defended. From this land
ing 10 the city OF New Orleans Is twenty.
eight miles Of good road, without any OBJ
s~tacle, natural or artificial, to prevent the
debarcation of troops or their march with
baggage and artillery. A battery is pro-
posed to be erected at this point to prevent
the approach ofboats, and q tower to be er.
eeted for the garrison. The facilities now
presented at this place for the approach Of
an enemy should no longer be afforded.
Common prudence requires that every inn
portant point of approach to any Of our
cipal cities, which ispeculiarly vulnerable,
should be put in a situation to resist attack.
The amount required in,this case is insig-
~niicant when compared even with the risk
ofexposure ; but when compared with the
loss we should inevitably sustain fan i'm
portant commercial city should be taken or
destroyed for want Af these defences, the
amount Is too trivial toabe computed. Your
committee, therefore, ask to bring in a
bill.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-04-18

ECL1PsEs.-The sun will be eclipsed
on Saturday, the 25th Of April, common.
cling q few minutes before eleven A. NJ,
when 6,s3 digits ofthe suns southern limb
viii be obscured' Siiiman's Journal gives
this account Of the eclipse !:
ut will lie the last large eclipse that
will be visible 10 rs Gr upwards of eight
years, and the last that win be total in
until August u 1860.
''The duration Of the central eclipse ON
the earth viii be 3h. 345m., and the
length Of Its path about 5000 miles. For
thirteen minutes after the beginning, and
about seventeen minutes before the end of
the central eclipse, or for about half an hour
only, II will be ann ular during the re-
mainder Of the time, or for upwards Of
three hours, 1t win be total, but SO small Is
the extent ofland in which the eclipse will
be central, and so narrow the shadow Of
moon, that Sagaa lasGrande, d town ON
North side of the Island Of Cuba, ap.
pears to be the only place ofnote or impor.
lance on the earth that win see b total e.
ciipse-n During the Fensai4sder of tie pre-
sent century, there will be but five c~cfipses
central In any part of the Atlantic States,
viz. those Of May Is, 1854, and September
10Th, 1875, %annular in Massachusetts,
and that Of October 10th, 1865, in the Car
whilst those Of August Z, 1869, and
May %, 1900, viii be total in North Car
and Virginia.-NadonaL TatsAieen-
GER.