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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Corpus Christi, Texas September 6, l845.
SIR: have the honor to report that confidential
agent, despatched some days since to Matamoras
has returned, and reports that no extraordinary
preparations going forward there; that the gar
rison does not to have been increased, and that
our consul is Of opinion there will be no declaration
Of war. A decree had been issued prohibiting, I'M
der penalty Of death, any communication, by wri-
ting, across the frontier--a precauton which has
been adopted on former occasions, and caused, no
doubt, by our presence here Nothing definite can
be learned in relation to the march Of troops from
the interior. A body of 1900 men was reported in
march to Matamoras, but the information is too
vague to merit much confidence. The agest, who
is intelligent, and upon whose statements good dea
of reliance may think, be safely placed, says that
the mass Of the people with whom he mingled is OPP
posed to with usi and that, if war be declared
the frontier departments of Tamaulipas, Coahuila
and Nuevo Leon will probably declare themselves
Independent Of the central government, and estab.
lish pacific relations with U.S.
This is the substance Of the information brought
from Matamoras. Notwithstanding its character,
shall not relax my exertons to prepare for active
operations and state of war with Mexico. | must
express the hope that militia force will be order
ed to join without my requsltion for it. ! am
entirely confident that none will be required.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedien servant,
Z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. s. A., commanding.
The ADJuTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washington, d. G.
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STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Page county, TO ,oit:
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
compliments,

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Page county, TO toii:
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
compliments,
Charles II. Finn, administration Of Nv '"'"'e'y'
John D. Richards, deceased de-
PENDANT.
A Il a court held for the county Of Page, at the
n courthouse, on Monday, the 23d day of Feb
ruary, 1916, sitting as a court of chancery.
This day came the complainant by Francis II
Jordan esq. the attorney for the Commonwealth,
and filed her bill against the defendant for the re-
covery ofthe resduum Of the personal estate of John
d. Richards deceased in the hands of the said admin
isrator unadministered for the and benefit of the
literary fund being within jurisdiction ofhscourt
And appearing by satisfactory evidence that there
is no person entited to take the resduum under the
laws Of this Commonwealth directing the distribu-
ton Of nestaes' estates Ii Is ordered that publ
cation be made for three months in some ne wsraper
published at the seat of government of this State
and in some newspaper published at the seat Of gov
eminent of the United States, the law requires.
The said John ID. Richards, deceased, was a ma
tive Of the county of Frederick, in this State,
and died intestate, as far as is known and be-
lieved, about the year 1888, somewhere near Tusca-
loosa, in the State Of Alabama, leaving the sum of
eight hundred and fifty dollars in the hands Of the
said Charles III. Finn, when acting as deputy sheriff
for the county of Page and who has since qualified
the administrator Of the SAID John d. Richards de.
ceased. And il is further ordered that all persons
claiming an interest in the said undisposed of resi-.
dunn as distributes Of the deceased, do appear
here on the FIRST day of the next June term Of this
court, being the fourth Monday in the month, and
make themselves defendants to the said bill. And if
no person shall accordingly appear, and show
sufficient title in himself or herself the court will
decree the undsposed Of residuun aforesaid to the
Commonwealth, for the benefit Of the literary fund.
A copy-test: --
VIM f. LAUCK, Clerk.
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ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.
BRICK HOUSES AND
LOTS AT Auction Monday, the


25th instant shall sell the premises, at O'Clock,
p M lot No g. in square No. 2Ss, fronting on north
q street 4S feet inches, between 18th and 18th
streets west, with the improvements which are two
three and one story brick houses, with back
buildings. These houses contain six rooms IN
front and two in the back buildings, well finished
with TN roofs. This property is handsomely stu
ated for private residences. We deem not neces-
sary to give any further description of the property
as persons wishing to purchase can call and look
for themselves.
Also, Immediately after the sale of the above
property, ] shall proceed to sell lot No G, in b.
iss's subdivision, in square 49, fronting IS feet
l2th street and 100 feet deep, between II street
north and New York avenue, with the improve
ment, which is new brick story back building,
% by Is feet, with slate roof.
Terms cash. The property will command rent
Of Ave hundred dollars.
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to at.
Tend the sale, as | positively ordered TO sell TO
the highest bidder. Title ndisputable.
A. GREEN,
May l9-dts Auctioneer.
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and, in that event, will promptly and efficiently use
the authority with which you are eouhed 70 "a ca'i
TO you such auxiliary forces as you may neeu. ne
governor Of Texas has been Douhed has you arc
auth Orzed by the President 10 make re9ulsuoh on
him for troops, and il is not doubted thai ne VIII
promptly respond To any call you may make Tor
that purpose. IN l..
Your advance 10 the Rio Del Norte VIII bring
you a. a matter Of course, nearer TO your as
szailants In case Of hosUilltles, and al the same
,ims rsmoye you TO a greater distance from the
rso;op from which auxiliary aid can be drawn, This
consideration will naturally induce you to take more
than ordinary care 10 be IN safe position, and pre-
pared TO sustain yourself against any assault
make this suggestion because am not sure that you
will have such corporation on the part OF our naval
force as you may expect. The government has not
such vessel as you desire; bat one or two, best
suited to the service have been ordered TO the Tex
an coast THE Flirt, which has the least draught-
light or nine feet--s not Of much efficiency. She
carries not more than four guns. The Somers or
Porpoise brigs OF ten guns, and drawing thirteen
fourteen feet Of water, will be ordered 10 report TO
and cooperate with you; but It is not probable that
either Of them or the Flir will be the coast 10
attend your advance movement You cannot calcu-
late upon any assistance from them for two or three
weeks TO come. Nothing herein contained is inten
ded to revoke or modify the instructions heretofore
given for aggressive operations on your part under
the circumstances therein specified.
VIM. l. MARCY,
n war
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tTO BE CONTINUED.
New Daily Line to Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Gosport, Old Point Comfort, &C.
49, 80 s@R
Whols fare from Warrington or .Alsrandria, 10 Nor
EIL az S0

folk, IS so.
The public are hereby notified that passengers are
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmond
and fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersburg
railroads to Norfolk, Virginia, at the low rate OF
Eve dollars and fifty cents, including meals on the
James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Wash
ington at 9, a. m, on Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at 5, p. m,
(early enough TO view its beautiful scenery) where
they lodge; and leaving Richmond at 81, a, m, for
Port Wathsll, on the ApPomattox, there take the
fine steamboat Augusta-which has been put in first
rate order-for Norfolk, where they arrive between
and 2 p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 8, p. m,
lodging on board the Augusta arriving at Rich
mood to breakfast, and at Washington by p. m,
the same day.
The public may rest assured that it is the deter
mnaton Of the propretors to keep up this line per-
manently, and TO accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and a.
the lowest rates.
For tickets or further information, apply to Cap
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboat
POwhatan, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent,
At Washington d. c.
April 22-eod2m
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BY c. w. BoTELER, jr., Auctioneer.
- ALE OF excellent furniture at auc

BY c. ". BOTELER, IT,, AuctiOneer.
SALE OF excellent furniture at auc-
- tiOn.-By virtue Of deed of trust from
Thompson Tyler, will offer for sale at public auc
ton, on Monday, the first day of June next, at II
O'Clock a. m, at the house lately occupied by said
Tyler, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and a
streets, the household and kitchen furniture in said
house, consisting, in part, az follows-viz:
Mahogany sofa, mahogany chairs
Mahogany centre tables
Eight carpets, six beds, six bedsteads
Five mahogany dressing bureaus, 3 mattresses
One pair mirrors, bed and table linen, blankets
Wood and cane chairs. washstands
Palor curtains, china, glass, and crockery
Cooking stove kitchen utensils, &c.
Also, one excellent mich Cow. Terms cash.
RICHARD WALLACE, Trustee.
C. w. BOFELER, Jr.,
AuctoEeer.
NAV l5-eod& dsif
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OocUPArIoN,
Cornna Christi. Texas. Aug. DC. 1915


Sra: | respectfully acknowledge the receipt Of
your communications Of August 9Th and 9th--the
former by the hands Of Lieutenant Ringgold, who
arrived here yesterday A duplicate Of the despatch
of the 9Th has also been received by mail well as
general orders Nos. 81 and %. s>rr TafE7 Ha
In regard to employing volunteers from Texas,
you viii perceive that have in part anticipated the
wishes Of the government in my letter of the 18th
instant to President Jones, a copy Of which was
furnished you on the 18th. In that Communion
ton | looked only TO the defence Of the frontier
against Indian aggfessons; but shall now con,m,,
nicate with President Jones, and ascertain the num-
Der Of volunteers that can be called into service in
case Of an invasion by Mexico, and shall take the
necessary steps to and employ that force should
the safety of the country require il. feel conf
dent, however, that such necessity will not arise
The three companies Of dragons from Fortwashita
will afford adequate protection to the country about
Austin, and viii, doubt not enable US ultimately
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HEADQUARrERs ARMI OF OccUPArios,
Gamma t,hrtsti. Texas. August 10 lS45

STA: respectfully enclose for the information Of
the department copy Of letter addressed by mt
to the President Of Texas, and forwarded to
him by special express on the l7th instant.
have deemed II proper 10 make this communiea-
lion to President Jones in consequence Of the desire
manifested by the authorities Of Texas to have a
garrison established at once at Austin. As ! can
not consent to detach any portion Of my command
while superior Mexican force is probably concen-
ratng in my front, and still feel bound to ex-
tend every assistance compatible with a successful
prosecution Of the main object Of the expedition,
towards putting the frontier in a suitable state Of
defence, have judged il prudent to make the sug.
gestions and recommendations which you will find
in the enclosed letter Trusting that they will meet
the appreciation Of the War Department,
remain, very respectfully, your ohedlent servant,
T.. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig Gen. U. s, A., commanding.
The ApJUTANT GENERAL Of the army,
Washington, d. c.
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HEADeUARTERs Army OF OCCUPATION,
Gamma Christi Texas August l6


Sra have the honor to report my arrival at this
place. in obedience to the special instructions from
the War Department, Of which you have aready
been apprized by my letter Of July 10Th to the Sec
rotary Of War and Marine.
One company Of artillery and brigade of infantry
are in position here and will soon be reinforced
oy seven companies Of Dragons and an additional
regiment of infantry.
You have undoubtedly received intelligence Of the
hostile steps taken by Mexico, and the probable
declaration of war against us by that power. Under
rhese circumstances, do not deem it prudent to
detach any portion of my force at present. and 1t is
the principal object Of this communication to re-
commend that any volunteers or spies now in the
service Of Texas be continued in employment,
should you consider it necessary for the defence Of
the frontier. II you concur in this view will at
your instance despatch an officer TO muster into the
service Of the United States any companies which
you may designate as necessary for the security OF
the frontier to conform in numbers and organization
to the laws Of the United States. Should such
nusters be made will recommend that the officers
and men, while in service, continue to receive the
same rate Of pay which they have drawn from the
Texan government
My presence and that Of my command, is now
imperarively required on this frontier. When our
relations with Mexico, and the of the service in
this quarter, shall permit my absence, will take
great pleasure in proceeding to the seat of govern
ment, and comforting with you personally in relation
to the proper dispositions to be made for the perma-
nent occupation of the frontier.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want,
4. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brgadier General U. s. A. commanding.
His Exceency ANsoN JONES,
President Of Texas, Washington, Texas.
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WYE HAVE THIS DAY OPENED

~j Il ia T. THIS DAY OPEN ED
w very handsome assortment Of
Rich satin-striped, embossed, and plain berege
French and Scotch balzarines -. ...
Balzarine and lawn robes
case choice colored lawns
White embroidered French lawns, for evening
dresses
French, English, Swiss, and American bingham
Embroidered Swiss and Tarleton muslins
Swiss robes, embroidered in colors
Rich shaded embossed Swiss muslin
Lace cambrics and muslins a,.
Plaid and other low-priced summer silks
Rich plain chameleon and striped silks
Pink, blue, straw, and white glace do. for bon
nets .y
Berege and net shawls
English and Canton Grape shawls
Berege and fancy scarfs 80
Black satin striped berege poacca and balzarne
Hemstitched and revered linen-cambric handka
chiefs
Tasso bordered handkerchiefs, very cheap
Hair and grass skirts 49,
Corded do a50
White watered moreen for skirts.
Also on hand a complete stock Of
Parasols, parasolets, and SUMS shades
Bonnets, ribands, hosiery, and gloves.
Together with heavy stock of boys and ser
wants wear. = ....
We respectfully invite all who are in want Of any
Of the above-named articles to give us call befor
purchasing elsewhere. lt.s r.
.'. GEO. w. ADAMS,
No. Is Pennsylvania avenas.
Anrl 0Q--ltau,t = D..
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Alexandria piano ware-room.
In Chancsry.

LNOLIAN PIANOs.-WlLLIAM PRATT,
IL professor Of music, King street, near Wash.
ington street, Alexandra, has constantly on hand
an assortment Of superior Piano Fortes, manufac-
tufed by Nunns & Clarke, Of New York, without
and with Coleman's beautiful Rolian Attachment,
all richly finished, with harp pedal, completes sew.
eral in both rosewood and mahogany, just re-
ceived and for sale on the most eligible terms Old
pianos taken in exchange.
May ll--eod2w
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HEApQUARrERs ARMr OF OCCUPATION,


Corpus Christi, Texas, August 30, 1916.
SIR respectfully report the arrival at THIS point
Of seven companies Of the 7th infantry under Ma
ior Brown, and two companies OF volunteer arlle.
ry under Major Galy. Major Seawes company,
am informed was ordered back 10 Baton Rouge
by General Gaines, and some small detachments OF
that regiment were also left at several posts. have
retained one company as guard for the depot at
ST. Joseph's island.
The battalion Of volunteer artillery has fine bat
terry Of eight pleces-two tvelyes and six SKIES,
completely equipped in every respect. The officers
are Jealous, and the men seem 10 be quite well in
sructed in their duties In case Of need look for
valuable service from this battalion.
have Iust received communication from Presi-
dent Jones' under date of the 23d instant notifying
me that he had taken preparatory steps towards
ganizing volunteer force of 1000 men TO assist
me il necessary. This matter will form the sub
ect Of special communication to your Office in a
few days.
Apprehending that the erroneous Impressions cur
in New Orleans in regard to our situation might
induce General Gaines to order the muster OF bat
talon or brigade of infantry, addressed a commu-
ncation to his staff officer by the steamship Ala
bama, expressing my thanks for the reinforcement
of the volunteer battalion Of artillery but with the
hope that no more volunteers would be sent without
requiston from me. That communication will
reach New Orleans tonight tomorrow, in time,
trust, to stop the employment of any more volun-
teers.
We have no news from the Rio Grande. Idle
stories are brought in from that quarter but, with
the means of accurate informal on which we now
possess | do not deem it necessary to repeat them
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want,
T. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. A., commanding.
The ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washington, D. c.
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May l9-dts
VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY at

W
AuctiOn.-on Wednesday, the 9th day OF
May next shall SELL in front Of the premises, at
o'clock, p. m, the following very valuable pro-
perry, belonging 10 the estate of the late Dr. Marcus
C. Buck: part of lot No, l., in square north OF
square No. ISL, with the improvement, which is an
excellent twoTstory brick building, with basement
and garrett
This property fronts the Mall, between 10Th and
llth streets west, and adons the residence Of Nj
cholas Tastet. esq,
The admirable construction of the building for
convenience and comfort the fine prospect it affords,
and the choice selection Of fruit and shrubbery upon
the lot, render it very desirable for private resi-
dence.
% the same evening, at 4 o'clock, we shall sell
lots Nos. 20 and 81, in square No 534, fronting on
south B. street, between Sd and streets. These
lots belong 10 the same estate.
Terms Of sale One-fourth Of the purchase money
in cash; the balance in equal payments at six,
twelve, and eighteen months, for notes with interest
properly secured BY order.
r. w. DYER,
April 23-'od &ds Auctioneer
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A UCTION NOTICE

A UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber hay
"a ing obtained license TO soil al auction 70
specially offers his services to sell properly N
every description. All sales ntrusted to his c.r
will receive his personal attention, and every eo1
will he made to make goods command fair prices
He will bestow particular attention To the arraDs.
nag and disposal Of furniture at private houses
Liberal advances made on all goods consigned fl,
public sale, but under no circumstances will imitsd
goods be received. lie respectfully solicits shs.
Of patronage.
C. w. BoTELER, it,, Auctioneer
Always ON hand, at private sale, an extens,,
assortment of cabinet ware, beds and mattres..,
lookiDg-gasses, clocks, shower baths, refrigerator
&C., which will be sold al extremely low prices.
e. w. BoTELER, IT,,
may S-3teoif Auctioneer
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY or OCCUPATION,
Corpus Christi, Texas, Aug. Is, lS45

Sin: have deferred, perhaps too long, making
n report OF my operations since arriving on this
coast; but | have been unwilling to speak only Of
difficulties attending the establishment Of my force
and such and 40 many have been those difficulties
that not until this moment have been able to
report anything satisfactory in regard to our move.
ments. After careful examination---for the most
part personal-of Arkansas and Corpus Christi bays,
have settled upon this point west Of the Nueces
nver as the most favorable for present occupation
and have pushed forward the troops and supplies as
rapidly as our means Of transportation would per-
nut am now enabled to report that the artillery,
The 81 infantry, and seven companies of the 4h in
fanry, are in position here, well supplied with am
munton and provisions One more company Of
the ah let temporarily at ST. Josephs isand) will
loln IN day or two. Some works Of defence are
in progress; and, if succeed in procuring some light
guns from the sloop-of-wsr ST. Mary's, (for the
field battery has not yet arrived) | shall feel able
TO maintain my position against any Mexican force
that can be brought against ii. The arrival OF
Grahams companies of the 4th, Of the second dra-
goons, and 7th nfahtry, will doubtless enable me
10 assume offensive attitude, should it become ex.
pedient IN -ra.tE "a ,r.n. ".
Our last mail (Which was saved with difficulty
from the wreck Of d schooner on the 18th instant,
, brought your recommendations Of July 9S and 30
the latter enclosing a letter from the Secretary oil
War of the same date. q am grstihed to find that
my measures thus Ear have met the appreciation Of
the government and geDeral-in-cbef, and particu
larry to find that have but anticipated the wishes
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r AIDES, ORDINARY the bett

+ AIDES ORDINARY.-For the better &C
- commodaton Of ladies visiting Washington
city business, or for pleasure the subscriber has
arranged for an excellent ordinary, with the neces
sary parlors and apartments. Every attention will
he rendered to ysiters in order to make them COM
Portable. The charges will be very moderate.
The gentemens ordinary will be continued as
usual l.. GALABRUN,
European Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, near the
Treasury Buildings.
April 3-3m
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4 Card.-The subscriber most respectfully and
IA earnestly requests all persons indebted to the
late firm of Boteer, Dom d Co, to call immediate
ly and settle their accounts, it is absolutely ne
cessary close the business without further delay
CHAS. w. BOrELER, SEN,
At the house-furnishing store of Boteler e. McGre-
gor.
N. B. In the absence of the subscriber, Mr.. Nc.
Gregor is authorized to settle all accounts.
Nav 5-endl3tf
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1.-THE BALTIMORE CASH STORE.

-
n In addition to our former stock, we have
added the following list of goods for gentlemen:
pieces of brown, green, and black French
cashmeret, warranted silk warp
do single med French cassimeres, for
summer coats and pants
do black French drap dete, some very su-
perior quality
10 do fine plain and twilled summer cloth
10 do various colored Croton coating, for
sack coats
10 do real jet-black French cloth, Of the very
finest texture and ustre
5 do black French doeskin cashmere
10 do ribbed checkered, and plain white drill
lings
10 do colorcd French drilling.
Likewise all kinds of vesting, such as
Black and fancy colored satins
Buff and white cassimeres
Valencia and Marseilles vesng.
We wish to remind our old, as we'll as those that
are not acquainted of our customers, that we are
still having all garments for gentlemen made up in
the neatest possible manner and at the shortest no.
tlce. Fits in all cases guaranteed.
WE HAVE IN STORE
GloVes--of kid, silk, and cotton
Suspenders-sk, gum, and all other kinds
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, cotton and hnen-cambric
Hosieries--brown and bleached cotton, silk and
thread
Drswers-merno, cotton, and silk
Shirts do do do
Umbrelas-silk and cotton.
All we ask is a ca-so do call.
April lift ,PiTTMAN & PHILLIPS.