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From the n. o. Delta, June |
The Funeral Escort.

The Funeral Escort.
Yesterday about half past four o'clock the escort
having in charge the remains of Colonel Mckee Lieut.
Col Clay, Captain Willis, Lieut.. Vaughan and private
otter started from the State Arsenal for the steamboat
Ringgod During the day, the hoarse voice of the can
non sung the requiem of the gallant dead and the banner
of country dropped if in mournfulness, midway
from the tall masts of the shipping The brilliant fires
of patriotism and congraulation that lighted the path of
the returned volunteers for the moment obscured by
the gloomy clouds that hung in the horizon of death
Amidst the awful storm OF battle, these gallant were
stricken down, but their remains caught from the
soil of the enemy by the hands of valor and affection In
New Orleans citizens have done their best to give
them reception and escort to their last resting places
Peace their ashes-honor to their glorious memories
AT the hour appointed, the procession formed in the
Place d'Ames. The Orleans brass band with an escort
of the Orleans artillery battalion under the command of
Capt Grivot, were at the head of the procession Next
came the carriages containing the cotns of the deceased
covered with pals of black velvet ornamented with de-
signs in silver The mayor of the city, the aldermen and
many of our most distinguished citizens came next Gen
Lewis and staff and several deachments of city vol
unteers, present Many of the officers and soldiers
who were with the gallant dead in Mexico also Joined
in the procession The officers of the regiment to which
Coils Mckee and Clay belonged, acted pail bearers;
and many rough, sunburnt, toll worn of the dark
and bloody ground, followed with castdown brows and
pale, quiverng lips the remains of their gallant chiefs
The streets thronged with thousands of persons
who gaZed with aching eyes and solemn hearts on the
funeral scene. The mournul strains of the music and
the sobre aspect of the cavalcade were worthy OF the
OCCASION Peace the ashes of the honored warriors
who fell at the battle Of Buena Vista!
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From the N. 0. Picayune, June IL.
Reception OF the Volunteers.


Yesterday was day devoted by citizens TO the
ward of patriotism and heroic deeds 1t was day ap-
pointed to receive who had voluntarily left their
homes to meet the public enemy and had galanty dis
charged the high duty they had assumed To attempt to
describe the enthusiasm evnced on the occasion would
be vain. AT early hour in the afternoon, the youn-
formed on Canal street, and escorted by the
Legion and several other divisions OF the military of the
city, among which we noticed the German Yagers and
the Tigers the whole under command of Major General
Lewis moved towards Lafayette square. There large
firing OF and the greetings of the people, the
volunteers took their position around the stand OF the
orator.
We shall not even endeavor to give sketch of the
Grafton Of Mr.. Prentiss. Often have listened to
him, never did he appear to more eloquent. AS he
described the glorious deeds of the men he wecom-
ing their faces were Lit with expression OF Joy; but
when he to speak of the cypress being mingled
with the laurel-when he spoke of the men who fell at
The satisfaction of sharing in the glores of the battle
frldthe head fell, and universal grief pervaded the
a~-embage.
General Davis, who loudly called for, to reply
10 the and eloquent address of Mr. Pentiss Re-
plying in behalf OF his regiment, and in
in behalf OF all the volunteers, he eoqueny answer
ed for them
From Lafayette square the procession moved to the
Place dArmes, where received with salute from
the artillery, and partook OF excellent collation. pre-
pared by Mr. Victor For several hours the company
music the fesyity continued up late hour in the
evening.
The streets through which the procession moved were
filled with spectators, and the balconies of the houses
presented an array OF fair admirers difficult resist
lhan the hosts of the enemy at Buena Vista.
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THE PRESIDENTS vIsrrWe enabled to state that it
is the intention OF President Polk to make short eastern
tour as far Boston, leaving Washington next week.
de will be in New York Saturday next, and remain
until Monday, when he will take the New Haven boat,
arriving here at o'clock 1t his desire to reach Spring
ed that evening, and therefore his intermediate stops will
be necessarily brief but the desire of citizens to see
the Chief Magistrate of the Union WILL il is hoped, in
uce him to spend few hours at least and partake of the
inequalities of the most beautiful city in New England
We graed to learn that his honor Mayor Peck with
his usual pompness and courtesy has taken measures to
convene the city council that they may make such ar
engagements reference to the matter shall be creditabe
the character of the city and gratifying the President
This is as it should be-Neic Haren Register aE
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To Contractors.
PROPOSALS. will be received Mt the Office OF the

j James River and Kanawha Company in Richmond,
Virginia, until the 18th July next for the oil
three stone dams James river the line of the
panys canal between Lynchburg and the mouth of North
The first of said dams will be about 81 feet high and
400 feet long, and situated about miles above Lynchbug
the second will be about Is feet high and $40 feet long, and
situated about miles west of Lynchburg the third viii be
about Y feet high and 300 feet long, and situated about ID
miles of Lynchburg The foundations of these dams
of rock aud the superstructures will be required be
raised high as owwater level during the present
Plans OF said works may be and specifications thereof
obtained, at the companys office in Richmond, the
Subscribers office said line above Lyncbburg and a
the LIST OF July WALTER GWYNN,
Chief Engineer James River and Kanawha Co.
RICHMOND, May "a, 1877. May 27--c3awtl2I
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| NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Bureau OF Construction, Equipment, and Repairs,
June n, 1877.
CEALED PROPOSALS. endorsed "Proposals for Can
PASS" will be received at this Bureau until O'clock D.
m OF the 2ls proxio for furnishing and delivering
the respective navyyards at Charesown Massachusetts
Brooklyn, New York and Gosport, Virginia, the following
quantity and descriptions Gas hereinafter speced) can
and Irvine, hammock and bag stuff.
The offers must state the price per bolt for each number
of each particular kind of also for number
of hammock and bag stuff; and the price per pound for
each particular kind Of Irvine.
The flax canvass to be twenty inches wide, and each
bolt contain forty running yards The strips testing
the strength of this will be inch wide ex-
cept for No. 8, which will be one-and-a quarter inch
The cotton be twenty inches wde and each
be fort, inches wide each bolt contain fifty running
yards, and weigh one hundred pounds avordupois The
bag stuff be ortywo inches wide each bolt 10 contain
fifty running yards and weigh seveniy-fve pounds avor
dupos The Irvine must conform in size, number OF
threads and In other respects, TO the acquisitions which
shall be made from the respective navyyar1s aforesaid
The weight of the flax canvass per bolt and the weight
be borne by the test strips, TO be according the follow
ing tables
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COMMUNICATION.


The Fifteenth Congressional District OF Virginia.
There is no citizen of the 18th congressional district
be his politics what they may who can deny that the
gressonal contest OF this spring was one purely OF
tona politics. Ii was question whether the admins
uatlon should be sustained dsgraced by nglorous
peace with Mexico on terms dictated by northern fana-
ucs.
The Hon VIM G. Brown put this issue before the
people. He informed them he voted for the war, for
and every measure proposed by the Executive
10 prosecute II 10 vigorous conclusions and they dlc
not approve OF the course of the President they need
give him their votes Ii they did approve OF his vote.
in sustaining the administration, he wished not to be
their representative, he could not and would not go
10 Washington and refuse to vote supplies 10 our brave
volunteers in Mexico.
The independent treasury and tariff bills of the last
Congress were also discussed by Mr. Brown and no
issues before the people were ever more fairly made u
and met By them Every important measure OF the re
publican party carefully reviewed; and the result
has been proud triumph TO the administration, 10 Nir
Brown, and the democracy OF the loth disuict M
Browns majority is 4O00 being larger han that OF
any other member from Virginia nor nave any reco
lection of any democrat receiving majority SO over
wheming when as in this case ihere was regular oppo
M. Brown has great personal popularitymore. per
hans. than any man west of the Blue Ridge; but his
Justly high standing as man could not have alone gwen
him This majority The truth is the vast majority OF the
reecing people of the district do approve OF his votes IN
sustaining the President in the prosecution OF the
That is the secret of Mr.. Browns majority over his re-
spectable whig opponent, DIR. Hawkins
Wing editors may howl over this "damndbe trar" as
they please and pirate of rum to domestic industry to
the crack O. DOOM but an intelligent people cannot be
convinced that to protect American soil is 'damn
able offence or that one dollar and ftty cents pen
bsh for wheat portends destruction TO the great agcu
tura class. The country will stand by the President
and i other portions Of Virginia have e. been rem,ss IN
ed by wings, ours has not that blame to rest upon it.
According to the emergency we have sent our represent
alive to Washington win good round majority OF four
thousand to sustain tile hands of the President in his
duOus position. Il.
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From the N. o. National, June


The celebrity of Gen. Worth's movements command uni
versal admiration. The following letter descriptive of
his taking possession of the city, written by distinguish
ed hand, and addressed to gentleman in this city, will
not be embarrassing, although aludng to al
ready published
PUEBr.A, May 10Th, 1917.
Gen. WORMS command 1000 strong entered and took
possession OF this city of palaces with 900 population
on the 18TH Our cape the city, and It's azaron
from every quarter. AT Analogue twelve miles in the rear
Santa Anna out to meet with column of about
1900 surprising, the fact, that of Gen. Wors
brgades (Qultman's) was in the We gave him the
usual reception Ia Rough and Ready We could only get
Santa Anna enough to give play light batteries
and only keep him in range long enough TO unsadde 80
cavalry Santa Anna fired shot, and of course there
was no loss side We followed close his heels
tired foot could after Mexican well frightened
and entered Pueba at 10 O'Clock the morning willie San
ia Anna had left nj O'Clock with guard OF
Could Gen Worth have reached him. Cen Santa Anna and
his force would have been destroyed. He cap
tal, and pronunc iameno is hourly looked tor Ii is
thought Herrera will be elected President the vote took
place on the 18th.
We 80 miles four days march of the Hall of
the Moneznmas The Generain-chief probably left ia
aPa yesterday anu w be here IN five days, (the 2ih of
MayD Faithfully yours.
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PUEBIA, MAY 18th. 1917.

GOVERNMENT VEssEL.-A vessel built al Cincinna-
IT, Ohio, bearing the of Sam Chase~ designed for
conveying government transports passed this city yesterday
her way New Orleans From slight examination of
this craft the few minutes she touched at on wharf
we hesitate not to pronounce her splendid specimen
naval architecture, and reflects much credit upon the
enterprisng mechanics of the Queen city but point of
strength and extra polish" the "Conqueror built at this
cuy by our fellow c'tizen, NJ Dowerm, the "Ann Chase
thrown IN the shade. As yet have learn the ace
that can boast OF the skill in bodybuilding superior to mat
found in the city of New Albany.
/ ". -Albann lIndl RnLcfin Lima
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The PRESIDENTS VISIT TO New YoRK--We are in.
formed that preparations grand scale being made
grand reception in this citysuch reception he may
be proud of, and such will confer honor city
and State.
The military procession it is expected will be one OF
the grandest and most imposing OF the kind that ever
took place in this region. The brigades under Gen.
Storms, Cen Norris Gen Hall, and Col Ewen under the
command of Major Gen. Sanford will all participate in it.
We trust that these arrangements will be efiecually
red out-so that President Polk the choice of the ma
lion for the high office he holds, will be duly respected
and hope that the Inequalities of the city will be rendered
to him by men of all political parties
In honorng and respecting the President of the United
States, we dignity ourselves.-N T. Herald
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Standing of tho United states In Europe.
II. Il Il n Liam

IHt tuItUI OF Tie NtW 1OfK HeftiIu WIeS fr"'''
on the 3lst ult, as iollows
We are daily expecting fresh arrival rom hs uiae, y,
with, the news OF peace with Mexicoperinps OF
mother battle also The last accounts which brought US
he news OF the capture OF Vera Cruz, 50 soon p E
the unparalleled battle of Bpena se, nay pee
ore the Euronenn world for several weeks and anu now
alisiied that deeper impression has been prouevu 10y
hese events tLnn ever has aken place since he goa'
the revnnon in ITT6 No better evidence coulu DC pro-
luced than the sudden and extraordinary silence Oh us
renter norton of The newspaper press IN London ana
,ris ~ ,sir usual comments American affairs FOR
! wear past the journals and ALL OF all shades nav
80 3msye and vindicve towards the United States, and
Predicting every species of disaster and defeat TO her
very has thus far been iasied anu WIN e
ofthe London Tinss which scods like an OLD snuy
oman no other journal has continued in their uSua strain
nce the affairs of Buena Vista and Vera Cruz nave oeen
nown Ii is now beginning to be thought IN Europe that
The United States must become great and powerful
cation La this Europe believes and rembes as Satan does
N the existence and power of his terrible master
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JOHN q. HORNER,
.1klOrucU and Counsellor at L0lr,

OFFERS his professional services in the District Courts
~ of the counties of Fond du Lac, Dodge, Columbia, and
Marquette; also in the Supreme Court of the Territory
of Wisconsin,
He will also the preparation Of and advise as to
pre- empton claims and general land agent be-
half OF purchasers of the public lands and for
of lands in the above counties, in the payment
taxes, and sale, and redemption from sale OF lands
forfeited for taxes.
His address and residence at Green Lake, Marquette
county, Wisconsin, JOHN S. HORNER.
May 24-cp6t
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NTARsHAL's sALE.In virtue Of writ OF ieri facas OF

NTARsHAL's sALE.In virtue of writ of eri facias of
lNl condemnation issued from the clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of the District OF Columbia for the county
Washington, and directed, shall expose to public
the Centre Market at 10 O'Clock, the following
properly, viz Lot of crockery consisting of pitchers
basins teapots mugs cream-pots chambers cups
dozen and tumbers, lot OF earthenware plates
eapots, pitchers bowls, mugs, chambers eacups sa-
GERS lot Of tnmbles lot of glass dishes, lot of glass lars
candies lamps scales, &c LOT of segars toys, drums OF
chambers, hansaw, shovel ongs, and androns, kitchen
table, &c, &ceized and levied upon the property OF
Joseph Glenn, and sold satisfy judcias No 81 to DC.
ober term 1917 in favor of Robert II. Miller
ALEXANDER HUNTER
June Its Marshal ofthe District of Columbia
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RUNAWAf.-Was committed the jail of Hartford
IL county, Maryland the nth May I84i as runaway,
negro man who calls himself CA RIO he is about Fl
years OF age about feet 81 inches high thick set black
complexion had on, when commited old bueb cloth
pantaloons, old white hat gray coat coarse lace boots
taiSs supple; no percepuble marks upon his body
The owner or owners any, requested for
ward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away
June 2i-law4w WM. G.. BURKE, sheriff.
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by n. GREEN, .g..csioneer.

TWO HANDSOME TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSES
AND LOT AT AUCTION,--On Tuesday, the 22d in
sani shall sell, the premises, at O'Clock D. m,
good wosory frame houses situated 18th street, be-
tween New York avenue and street, the public
ter lot and in improving neighborhood. The above ot
fronts forty feet 18th and back ninetysx
thirty feet alley Tho houses have been newly repair
ed and willconmand yearly of 500 each
Terms will be liberal, and made known at sale
June IS-3t A. GREEN, Auctioneer
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DUttsf, horse, and hnrness, and Jcrscy wagon and
ID harness at aucon-On Tuesday, the 22d instant /
shall SELL in front OF the Centre market at O'clock a. M
handsome young horse, with buggy and harness. The
horse is five years old sprghy and gentle buggy has
leather top, and well built, and sold on OF whom
II may concern.
Also, ut the same time shall sell excellent family
carriage, Jersey wagon with harness Terms, cash
Persons wishing purchase will do well attend as
the above will positively be sold the highest bidder
June l9-2t A. GREEN Anctinneer
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NTOTICE.--The attention of the public is particularly
IN invited OF valuable real estate which takes
place Thursday the 2lh instant The sale will com
nence at O'Clock, p m, that beautiful lot situated at
the corner north, and 9th west and at
O'Clock will proceed sell the two-story brick houses
and lots situated Pennsylvania avenue opposite Browns
Hotel For further iniormaton advertisement
JOHN UNDERWOOD. Trustee
June 2l-3t A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Rv n. N. DY.ER. .gucIionee,.

INTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
L. PLATE, WINES, &c., at Browns Hotel, Washing
ton.On Monday the 18th June instant, 10 O'clock a.
will be sold by order OF the Orphans court Brown
Hotel Pennsy vania avenue, all the household furniture
plate wines, liquors, &c of that large and well known
Enlistment, embracing
The furniture Of several parors, furnished in most ee-
Very large and handsome French plate pier glasses
Saxony, Imperial and Brussels carpets nc, all nearly
The furniture OF 100 chambers the feather beds and hair
mattresses OF superior quality
large quantity OF table and bed lnen blankets and bed
ding
large quantity of silver plate and plated ware cutlery
China, glass, and crockery ware
Also the wines and liquors. of which there is large
quantity of most superior quality
With great variety OF articles necessary for large an
establishments.
Due notice will be given of the order which the frn
ture, &C., viii be sold.
Catalogues Will be made OF the wines and LIQUORS and
can be had auction and the hotel
the sale.
The terms of sale will be: All sums of and under $50
cash $780, and not exceeding 500, credit of sixty
days. $780, credit OF three, six and months
for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
June ibid r. w. DYER, Auctoneer.
o. The public respectfully Informed that the
hotel known as Browns Hotel, Washington will be con-
inued BY the subscribers late proprietor They
hope, by thorough renovation of the furniture and BY
making other improvements render the house worthy
continuance OF the patronage which has for
been literally extended TO it,
N. b. The house will be closed account of the
above sale. MARSHALL BROWN,
TlLLOTTSON BROWN.
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IN bounty;
Resoped by the General assembly of Virguio, That the
resolution OF the assembly, adopted the twelfth OF January
eighteen hundred and ioy-six entitled "a resolution to
send the resolution requiring notice TO be given TO persons
having claims Virginia Tor revolutionary land bounty
present the by given day for adjustment, that
the shall thereafter be void and extending the time
Tor prosecuting their clams be rescinded and that claim
revolutionary land bounty be allowed till the first
of March, eighteen hundred and fifty prosecute their
claims.
Adopted March IL, 1917. June 1i-law4wcp
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NEW MUSIC this day recoived-The following ne

NEW MUSIC this day recclved-The following new
IN music is this day received for sale WIN FlSCH-
Frs Stationer's Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, TWO doors
east of 18th street.
The Pilgrim Harper--music by s. c. Masseu
Lament OF the Blind Orphan Gr--sung by Miss Abby
Hurchnson--nusic by Bradbury
Maryland Watz--by Miss Spicer
Evergreen Waltz-composed by Stoddard
The Crazy Poe-a iancy waltz, composed by Miss T F.
L. Russia
La Venitienne Walu-par Donizetti
L'Eulalia-Valse Tyroienne par Naronha
Castinet Waltz-composed by Julius Metz
Cameron Quick Step-by Valentine Dis,er
Cerro tiordo Quick Sep-by T. Bricher
Aladdin Quadrilles--by J. H. Tully
Monterey Quadriles-by Joseph L. Gordon
Flower Dance-Vicnnoise Children
The Tyre, No. 3-(iuitar, by F. Weland
Cordela Gallop, for the guar--by +. Welaid
New Years Polka, do.-by f. Weiand
Lawrence Galopad', do.-by +. Weianj. June q
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CAhD.-This IL to notify customers thar their
IA accounts will be rendered to LIST July and request
Their attention 10 the settlement OF them. We give this
early notice 10 prevent any DISAPPOINTMENT All accounts
rendered TO LIST January last and not yet settled,
June ~ d CLAGETT u co.
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The Macedonian.


We happy hear that this vessel has at last sailed
on her voyage of humanity for the relief of Ireland We
will not enter into the obstacles which Capt De Kay has
met with in obtaining cargo, and the necessary means
for her equipment We have no doubt she will be re-
ceived with open in Ireland and that her arrival
will make deep impression upon grateful people
indeed proud and exharating event for our own
people, which, as correspondent from New York writes
has the ability lick one nation of eight millions and
feed another OF like number sindaneouay -and this
is glory enour' ior one day"
The same letter says;
DE hay had NOT been of that stuff which does not In.
cline yield goundess objections he would have been
constrained To abandon the enterprise for this subcom-
mittee, controlling all the charities not only objected ship
IN the Maccdonian but the Courier and ENQUIRER their
leading advocate, urged Withholding of conbu-
tons to aid in meeting the expense ofthe voyage Hence
Capt Dehay bears this expense alone, and must bear il,
unless some means devised to relieve him from it.
One OF the most interesting OF ever of his
class is good father Taylor Gas is caled) the great
friend and moral instructor of scamcn who goes the
Macedonian as chaplain. heard him once on board and
can say never knew before the beautiful simplicity OF
religion so simply and beautifully conveyed He touched
all hearts He is true American-belongs TO particular
sec-a real good man. loves everybody aud everybody
must love him goes the entire doctrine of country
may she always be rights bat, right rong county
should feel higher national pride to and hear that
eloquent and gifted yet simpleminded man. abroad any
where. He took high fancy for De Kay and the latter
for him and, if one jus, saved jerusalem have
doubt the presence and prayers of Father Taylor will
bless this enterprise