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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-11

ID A. Chiffon, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FUR
-. nture general assortment.-COLE Chiffon VIII
sell at auction Wednesday April H. at 10 o'clock at No
Barclay street general assortment of Furniture COM
prsng Large Pier Glass Brussels and Ingram Carpets Maho
gany Sofas Chairs, Otomans, Settee Marble Top Centre
Tables Manel and Astral Lamps and Ornaments Mahogany
Lamp Maple Chairs aud Bedssads Mahogany Dressing hu-
together with other useful Household Articles Catalogues
Tuesday.
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WANTS.

w ANTED-A SITUATION, by A YOUNG WOMAN,
to do the ehamberwork washing and ironing or wait
ing priv family. Three reference be gwen
place Ii he for two days
Please call mt 59 Tenth street. third front
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MONSIEUR ADRIEN, THE REAL AND INCOMPAR-
l able French Magician, will continue his
Sorees evening week. at the Minerva Rooms No.
46 Broadway where he will give grand Magical and Ep-
tian Admission 50 cents children 20 cents
Doors O'Clock; performance to commence at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-11

COLONEL YREMONTS NONDESCRIPT WILL BR
" exhibited all this week at 800 broadway Admttanco
In producing this ANIMAL nature exertcd all her
and doubtless this is her last and most
specmen There composition greater variety Of the
animal creation than be found in any museum The
astonshed at this curious creature
be seen this only will sail for Europe TO ake
rn cef most in the geological Gardens London. Admit
a. n,a os conts. children half
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-11

INOR CALIFORNIA, THROUGH TEXAS AND VALLEY
ofthc ella 50 days. with starting before y
the LIST of May The fourth Mutual Protection Company
ganzed by d. Hough. Jr is filling Full particulars
given at 70 Broad street. stairs from A. NJ to T. NJ
NATL fprtbe rontice
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NOR SALE-HORSE, CARRIAGE AND HARNESS.
The carriage was built to order by Bearsey with
latest improvements for two horses The carriage
been used but few times and is good They will
DO sold separately or together. Apply to
ELI GILBERT, No. 80 Canal street.
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THO THEATRICAL MANAGERS-FOR SALE. THE vN-
expired term Lease flour years aud hafl Of the
Theatre Baltimore recently retted IN the hrs
style equal other theatre in he Union IL
is tit for The rent paid BY centago
receipts. Direct, prepaid, Box 24O Post Once, Now
York.
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VVANTED-A SITUATION, BY VERY COMPETENT
w young Waiter in private family; has excellent
city character and capabilities Would to
country travel Please call at "a 9th in the
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"A BILE Furniture in tho old Church, Of William and
Frankfort streets, Wednesday Al l0 o'clock, in
seauoncs of large and elegant Furni
having arrived from families removing &C. comprising
a most desirable variety. Also, splendid Rosewood Piano
Forte, Book Case Tete-a-Teto Sofas 70.
' THOS BELL, Autoneer.
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ANIWSEyIENTS.

RUFIONo TiIEATKH, CHAMBERS STRERT-WRD-
nesaa{ evening" April iith. will be performed tho drama
Mr. Jordan Major Bagsock, Mr. Brougham; Mr. Toots M
Raymond: Captain Cutie, Mr. Burton; Edith Mrs Knrht:
Florence Dombey Miss Hill Mrs skewton Mrs Vernon; Su-
san NpPer Mrs iirougham' iiomers Miss Williams
Glade with original satire 81 time called SOCIALISM, ar
Modern Philosophy Put in Prae.issMr Fssrer Grey NJ
Brougham Mr. Menny, Mr. Burton Doors open T. csrtsia
~ Boxes Dress Circle and Parquet, 80 CENTS IA
mily Circle % cents
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HOMER MORGAN, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
III Furniture, Elegant and Valuable Oil Paintings
Thursday April H. at 10 o'clock at Barclay street the en-
Furniture comprising good assortment OF Furniture,
Kitchen Utensils &c. &c. Also. few valuable and choice
Oil Paintings by tho most celebrated masters Also, an
elerant Ease OF Stuffed Birds English Came &c.
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W. BROWN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FUR
nture-To-morrow, Thursday April ~ at ~ o'clock
declining consisting complete Of
parlor chamber dining Furniture China Crockery
Glassware and Kitchen Furniture.
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NOR SALE-THE MODERN BUILT THREE STORY
Il Brick House and Lot, No l2l Fourth avenue
18th and 18th streets Apply at 2 Gold between Beck
NJ Fulton.
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VEANTED-A FIRST RATE DRESSMAKER.-ONR
w fully capable of taking charge Of an establishment will
my No apply Inquire at No III Sixth Ave-
ha,x. och.
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ELEUTHERIA; GRAND CANTATA ILLUSTRATING
II the Career Of Freedom, including its Religious As well a.
Political from the Of Israel out NJ Egyptian
bondage its triumph in America and reactionSry influence
Music by Geo. Henry Curtis: Orchestral Arrangement BY
George Frederick Brsow will be given at the Tabernacle ON
New York Sacred Music Society and che following d.sin
DEUCE (Sybl) Mr.. Robert Geo. Paige, (vicor;) Mr. H. T.
Lincoln Seer;) with Select Orchestra composed Of mem
beers Of the Philharmonic, and other Bands Director
Bsow Tickets so cents EACH to be had at the principal
Music and at the door Doors att o'clock COM
ataiQ No atnnnnI
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MEDICAL.

TvHR PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED
L that have given the agency for the sale of my Eau
de Cologne Mr. Louis Schmeltzcr and that he my only
for the United States wholesale
referred him for forwarding orders to me drecs
JOHANN MARIA PARMA,
Gam uhnrd dem
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01
NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS
FROM SEPTEMBER l, 1s4s AND 1s47-To

SURANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
20 "A Sacings Bank for the benefit cfhe Uidow and
O1phdn."
(EMPowERED BY ACT OF PARLIANENT)
CAPITAL 4500,000 STERLING, OR ~, 500, 900.
Besides a Reserve Fund drom surplus premiums) Of
about S1S5,OO0.
Part ofhe Copital is INFESTED in the United States.
Il. LAME MURRAY, Esq.
George street, Hanover Square, Chairman of the
Court of Directors i'll London.
UNITED STATES BOARD OF LOCAL DIRECTORS.
(Chef Office for .An,erica, "a Wan ST., ~ "
Jacob Harvey, Chairman, Samuel S. Rowland,
John J. Palmer, Gorham II. Worth,
Jonathan Goohue, Samuel M. Fox,
James Boorman, VIM. Van Hook,
George Barclay, c. Edward Habicht
EDW. r. RICHARDSON, General .4ccOlnatant.
Pamphlets, Blank Forms, Tables of Rates, Lists
of Agents Sc &c. obtained at the Chief Office, IA
Wall street. or from either of the Agents. through
out the United States and British North American
Colonies.
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent,
For the United States and b. n. A. Colonies.
Pamphlets, explanatory of Life Insurance, and the
peculiar system of this Institution, blank forms OF
application Sc, obtained at the Agents office, g
German street. -
IT, LOCAL DIRECTORS, AT BALTIMORE.
Jonathan .Meredith, Esq, Chairman.
Samuel Hofnaan, Esq.
j. II. mp Cuiloh, NJ ID.
AGENTS:
DONALD M'ILvAIN, 6 German street.
THOMAS II. WILLIAMS. jy 81 1y
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01

WILLIAM SPEAR.
No. 40 COMMERCIAL ROW.
LOMBARD STREET,
HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
SHEATHING COPPER from Ii to "a OF.
- YELLOW SHEATHlNG METAL, do.
BRAZIERS' COPPER,
COPPER NAILS,
COPPER BOLT RODS,
COMPOSITION NAILS and SPIKES,
BLOCK TIN,
SPELTERS,
TIN PLATE, &C., Sc, &c.
91.Old Copper purchased. june 5 If.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01
PICKLES., JELhIES,
PRESERy &C,

FHVHE subscriber would respectfully announce to
= the public that he has on hand large stock and
general assortment of PICKLES and PRESERVES
which he sell, wholesale retail, fifty per cent
lower than they can be purchased any where in the
United States
Shipping Merchants Agents and Contractors will
find it advantageous to examine the stock before pur
chasing elsewhere. His stock comprises in part, viz:
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01
BALTIMORE BANKS.

Open at o'clock, A. NJ. and close at 3
p. M.-Ihe discount days are
Union Blk Of Maryland-Mon. & Thurs.
Bank Of Extraordinarily * Friday.
Farmers & Planters'-Mon. g. Thurs.
Franklin Bank-Monday.
Merchants'-Tuesday and Friday.
Marine-Friday.
Observation-Disclosures & Saturday.
Farmers'& Merchants'-Mon .&Thurs,
Western-Tuesday and Friday.
Commercial & Farmers'-Tues. s Fri.
Chesapeake-Tuesday
Baltimore Savings-Every day.
F p. Savings Institution-Tues. & Fri.
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ILLTN VOLS
LAND AND GENERAL AGENCY,

By JAMES p. ERSK me,
For the Paying Taxes, Purchase and Sale of Lands;
the collection and Settlement Of Debts in Illinois
and Missouri; the Location of Soldiers Land War
rants; the Selection of Lands, and Procurement of
Homes for Emigrants.
| will also investigate Titles of holders OF Patents,
whose Lands have been sold for Taxes for one half
the amount recovered without expense to the
owners. Address
JAMES p. ERSKINE,
QUINCY, adams CO.,
ILLINOIS.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01

SYRUPS.
Raspberry Vinegar, in claret bottles, 10000
Lemon, do do 5000
ALSO-A superior article of Tomato, Walnut and
Mushroom CATSUPS; African and American PEP
PER SAUCE; French Mustard and prepared Horse
radish
Families and dealers also be supplied (by the
hundrcd) with Cucumber Pickles, finely spiced and
in vinegar superior article of Saurrout, and Cider
Vinegar, at WILLIAM BODMAN's
Picking House and Vinegar Depot,
oc 16 / yr No. 46 and As S. Howard-st.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT

n -.
--xs---9S.Z---
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
The Passenger Trains run daily, Except the AZ
ternoon Train from Baltimore, and the Morning
Train from York and Columbia Sundays)
On and after WEDNESDAY, 26th April, the
Passenger Trains will run as follows
Leave Baltimore at.......9 A. M. and p NJ
Arrive do at........S3 A. NJ. and 64 P M.
Leave York for BALTIC. at ass A. M. and 3 p. M.
Leave York for Columbia at Y A. M. and II P. M.
Leave Columbia for York and
Baltimore at............34 A. M. and p M.
Arrive at York at. .l2l L. M. and ) +. M.
Fare to ork at..... .......... ..Sl.5o
NnghtsvIlle, ............... .S2.OO
Columbia, ...................... .S2.l22
Way points in proportion
Through tickets to Gettysburg and Harrisburg, 50.
In connection with the afternoon train at o'clock,
Horse Car runs to Green Spring and Owings' Mill,
arriving at the Mills at 81 p M.
Returning, the Horse Car starts from Owings'
Mills at A. M.
EXPRESS PACKET LINE TO PITTSBURG-
The Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad Com
pany will receive the fare for passage to Pttsburg,
and intermediate points, by way of the Portage Rail
road and Pennsylvania Canal.
This line having been in successful operation for
several years, and will be found the most safe and
pleasant route to Pittsburg, offered to the travelling
public
FARE:
To Pittsb'g via York, 50 Via Lancaster, 1000
To Hollidaysburg " IA " e. $50
To Huntingdon, " ..64 " " -. $50
To Lewistown, " ..6 &c {" -. 700
The ears leave the Ticket Office, North street, at
Q O'Clock, A. M, and at o'clock p. M, DAILY,
except Sundays.
VIM. S. BROWNING,
ma 10 If Superintendent.
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COPPER

Duty, sheathing, IA inches wide, 4S do.
long, weighing II tn "a ". per square
foot, free; other sizes and shapes. i'll
plates or sheets called Braziers spikes
rods. bolts and nails % per CT pig and
bar aud old copper, ) per CT; ore, free
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01

O. The following are the rates of Du-
ties in CASH, by the Tariff of December LIST,
l546.-The Ton is TO be understood as
Ql4l Lbs
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01

PRICES OF STOCKS,
REPORTED FOR LYFoED's PRICE CURRENT.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD
.4usuSt IS.
S1l22 Baltimore SIS, ...................S4
SO do G's, 1890. ..101
10 shares Farmers s Planters Bank, 25
Al Z" Bait. s. Ohio r. R.........43
.4uguSt 20.
$1,000 Maryland 6's,. ..lO3
shares Merchants Bank, .........92
50 g Marine Bank, .............274
august 80.
$500 Maryland deferred 6's, ..........104}
300 Baltimore 6's, 1890. ..l024
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Duty, a, 5 per cent; B., 10 per cent; c, Is
pei cent; ., 20 PSF cent, 6, 30 per cent.
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OILS
PAINTS

Duty, White and Red Lead, dry or gro'd
III oil, Litharge, Chrome Yellow, 7.
Blue, P. White, Vermilion, VrrdigriS
and Whiting, 20 per cent Sp. Brown,
Yellow and other Ochres. 30 per cent.
Ochrc, yel.dry, l0Olb l Is a 8
ground in oil i a S
Lead, red. ......lb - 6 q
Do white, No. l, a G
extra s pure,
Whiting. .... lOOl6 - 90 d 10
Paris White. 3 a . 30
Lampblack .....ib - 3 q
Black Paint. ... - 5&d- 6
Chrome, yellow =. rs 80
green -. - 50 O. 40
PLASTER PARIS Crude, Free
Cargo, T. ton, cash - a = p
POTATOES-Duty 80 y cent.
Eastern. bushel - a
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-01

Intcrmedlate ages at pfOpOTtonatc fates and these
premiums may be made payable annually, sem-an-
nually quarterly, at option of the assured
Buys and sells Annuuities.
Sells Endowments for children.
Makes contracts in which life or the interest of
money is involved.
jy % IT, RICHARD B. DORSEY, Sec,ry.
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BARRELS AND CASKS

Barrels, for Flour. rs a-2S
-- Beef. % d
Casks, for Flaxseed - a l25
BEESWAX-Duty 20 y ct. ad. val.
Yellow ........lb-2la a ~
ROTTLES-Dut 30 ~ ct. ad val.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20 y ct

American, in 25,b
keys ........ib - ii a -
Boston, .........- IL a -
Rrandywin., Dup. - 20 a --
Orange (N.NDRog- % d
Baltimore. Beatty - IS q -
---Battle Mills - IA @
-- Jamison - II d
Rowe - l6 q
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TALON & SOAP sTTFF-

Duty 10 " cent. ad val.
Tallow, Rough, ID - 6Kd--
- Rendered.. - a 8
Soap Stuff. -- d
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DUCK, sAIL-Duty 2oP' ct. ad val

Partnerships % yet. ad val.
American, gesse, ID - % q 80
FISH
Duty on Foreign caught, % per cent
and when home caught are exported,
drawback equal in amount TO the
duty paid on the foreign salt with which
they were cured. shall be allowed.
Il I'M
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Later from st. Domingo.

By the arrival of the schooner J. B. Lindsey, Captain
Hathaway, from st. Domingo City, which place she left
on the 18th ut appears that another revolution had
broken out and that the army and navy had declared in
favor of Gen Santa Anna President Hernannes the
President met the troops the outskirts OF the city, and
declared them that he still their commander Gen:
Santa Anna then Withdrew from the army, and retired to
his plantation, after which the troops disbanded but
they being satisfied asn requested Santa Anna to
head hem which he complied with, and Immediately
marched for the city. Previous to his march, che city
of Don Carlos burnt by order of President Herman
mes. with view Of preventing the troops taking posses
sion of it,
It was supposed that st. Domingo City would fall into
the hands Of General Santa Anna, and that he would be
declared President of the Dominican Government.
The schooner Slas Fl Hand arrived yesterday from St
Marks, ST. Domingo, whence che sailed on the 9th ult
President Sououque, after his return from his
fu expedition against the Spanish part OF the island, sta
ted in his dispatches that his army had been victorious in
every battle, when fact they lost all their
and were in most miserable condition. 1t not
known how many men he had lost, as he took the pre-
caution not to state the fact in his dispatches
Coffee and wood were ocafee, and imports from the
United States had been small of late. Flour at ST. Marks
and Port au Prince selling at 72 Hayden morley.
Spanish douboons worth from $2l2 to S2l6.
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Interesting from La Plata.

Extract of letter in the n Y. Courier, dated Monte
vdeo, April llth 1919:
My last under date Goth February, informed you that
Admiral LIE Prcdour commatierin,c OF the French
squadron this station landed a. Boenos Ayres
the 18th of the preceding msnth on mission OF
On the Il,h March the Spiders III. B. M. packe) sailed
with the mail for England, and dispatches for9 Mr.
Southern (the rejected British minister at Buehos Ayres)
his government, and although Governor aosas would
that parsonage II CT official capacity yet APP
pears by good management, he induced him, Rosas,
modify his former proposals, basis upon which to ne
gotate treaty OF peace and com and they
said so favorable that Mr. Southern feels assured they
will be acceded to by his government, which they
transmitted by the above named packet
Admiral lie Predour after frequent interviews With Ger
Rosas and much correspondence with his minister Arana
has obtained equally favorable result therefore
sanguine of early termination to the river Plata
questions.
There three vessels here advertised for California
English and French, many passengers engaged
and three others Buenos Ayres for that
destination
We have American vessel in port the United States
ship Bandywine bearing the broad pendant OF
Sore anchor in the roads, waiting the arrival OF
United States ship ST. Louis, daily expected from Rio
Janeiro. .
Yours &c. REPUBLICAN.
P S.-Admiral Lepredour transmitted to his govern
men the propositions Of Governor Rosas by the Aeco
steamer, sailed on the 9th inst for England
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Washington RurnOrs.


Correspondence of the Baltimore Sum-.
WASHINGTON, June IL, 1910.
Minister to England Louisiana provided for-Mr.
Cidy-SuccessOr TO General Games The Senate and
the House, &C.
The cabinet have, at their meeting to-day, agreed TO
appoint Abbott Lawrence minister to England. He
previously consulted as to the OFFER and accepted
it.
The son of Senator John Davis, of Massachusetts, is
appointed Secretary of legation. Senator John Davis is
now here.
Mr.. Chinn, formerly member of Congress from
louisiana is said to be appointed charge daffares at
Naples. This Is somewhat strange for it has been gene
rally supposed that in the first place Mr.. Rowan would
not be recalled and that, if recalled, he would be
ceeded by aKentuckian.
besides the presidency and it is understood that she
have no more
1t is rumored that Mr.. Clay has written cordial letter
to General Taylor, and asked the appointment of his
and law partner, James Brown Clay, as charge DAT
flares, which request, il is believed, will be readily com
Piled with.
Gen. Twiggs, it is said, will succeed Gen. Gaines in
the command of the southern department
Mr. Webster did not get appointment for bis son.
do no, know that Senator Truman Smith has any
or nlaw but the administration have very properly
appointed TO office many worthy at his solicitation.
Mr.. Mangum has been content to save his democratic
friends the Offices that they already hold, without obtain
ing any more
The House is quite so well looked 10 as the Senate.
though do not think that they have reason to complain
OF any neg ect But the next House will come here
win Predetermined spirit of dissatisfaction, and will
pfopaoly IN some instances, complain if they slack adj
vancement'
Yours, &c, ION.
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y peculiarly qualified for such station. So true is this,
that the political vampire that succeeds hun, while Law
ishing the most scurons abuse nearly every other
government officer the State, for years, has yet
had the efoniery TO spit his venom on Mr. Sears And
yet this worthy man. who has been esteemed by all
our citizens BY all classes and all parties Is removed
from Office for which he is so well suited by "no.
party President TO make room for one who is, and al
ways has been, much despised his predecessor is
admired and beloved
Within the last few days we have conversed with a
number OF persons in relation TO this appointment, and
we are yet TO meet the first man. wing democrat who
approves OF IT. The universal opinion expressed is that
would have been far better TO have retained Mr. Sell
lars than to have appointed such poor tool" to that
station; and, we have hesitation saying that from
what we have and heard if vote could be taken
on the subject, by the wings, large majority
would be IN favor of restoring Mr. Sellars, rather than
IL II. Naif should take possession of the office But
thank God, he will not remain long-every democrat
and four to one OF the wings, persuaded, would
remonstrate against continuing him in the Office and
therefore there Is no room 10 doubt that when his APP
pontment before the Senate il will be rejected
with scorn and contempt, and the gentleman will be
" walked out" with the force of whirlwnd So mote
h
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OFFICIAL.
4 AprUrANr GsSERAL's OprrcK,

No53 Washington, June 8, 1919.
l. The following order Is received from the Department
of War for publication to the army.
WAR DErAKTMEsr, June 9, lSi9.
With feelings of deep regret and grief, the President
the the death of Brcvet Major General
Edmund Pendeton Gaines. He died OF the epidemic pre-
vaing New Orleans, the 9Th instant Thus has ter
tied long and life this soldier and
patriot, the benk of his beloved Missssippia fit en-
blem of his characterpacd as its wave, but,
sion resisless as its torrent
General Gaines entered the service of his country the
day OF January, $780, with the rank Of ensign From
this humble position he assembled by STEP his hon
orabe and elevated rank Opportunity only fastened that
promotion which his Judgment and courage and patriot
ism won. His knowledge the result of experience.
He studied the character of the soldier and knew his i'm
pulses and wants The he directed, the other he
lieved. He was Of generous and ardent sympa-
thies
Authority he always considered element or good
or for evil It's exercise by him may be safely tested by
standard which combines rmness with Kindness and
justice with cemency He gave ORDER in the
cution OF which he was not prompt to psake its pes
or his gallant exploits II Is necessary speak They
belong 70 history and are safe.
The Adjuant General will direct proper military honors
to be paid to the memory of the late Commander Of the
Western Division of the Army.
GEORGE w. CRAWFORD,
Secretary of War.
H. As appropriate military honors to the memory of the
deceased General, each military post within the
division, late under his command will irn minute guns
(thrteen) commencing IL O'clock, m, and display the
national flag hall from the hour till shutdown,
On the day next after the receipt of this order
The officers of the army will the usual badge Of
for thirty days.
BY order R. JONES,
Adutant General.