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The republic., 1850-12-05

TuE BouNTy LAND LAw.-The Bounty Land
Act, Of last Congress, was Of course intended to
benefit the officers and soldiers in whose favor II
was passed. A. il reads at present. however, IL
WILL IN many cases, fail In THE respect Under ts
restrictions soldier is not allowed 20 transfer his
warrant, but must FIRST have bis land located and
.iay then sell IL, or dispose Of h- patent IL il
clear there are many soldiers entitled 20 tracts OF
forty acres, Who rather than go 10 the expense Of
having their land located and run the risk Of sell
ing il afterwards, will not send in their claims
Even should they locate them, these tracts would
be- e little or no benefit 10 the owners In some Of
the States, unless the taxes regularly paid upon
lands held by owners at a distance, they are sold
IT public auction. In such a this, not only
the land would be Ost but the expense OF having Il
located The law it framed contemplated
that the Foidier would live upon the land 10 which
he would become entitled; bat this will not be done
and the only way in which he can be really bene-
fitted by this law is to allow him to turn his
rant into money, II be should find il % HE advan-
tsgc 70 do 20. An effort will be made 20 change
this law at the neat session Of Congress- and We
hope II may be successful. MarfinsJtsg (Va)
~dztff.
The republic., 1850-12-05

ID II. HOOE S CO., PennsyIvania Ave-
Il nue., between 7th and Sth streets, now re-
ceiving from the most recent importations in New
York the following rich and most desirable goods,
viz:
Dres. Silks, in great variety and most fashion
able styles
Colored Silk Velvets of every shade Of color both
wide and narrow
French Cashmcres and Mousselines de Laine, OF
the latest stylcs. and very rich
French Merinoes. OF every color and finest quality
Watered and plain Irish Poplins
Black and colored Watered Silks
Real Thread-lace Capes, very rich
Real Thread-Iace Collars, Jenny Lind style, en-
tirey new
French Worked Collars, Cuffs, and Sleeves
Richly embroidered Evening Dresses
Rich thin Silk materials, for evening dresses
Real Thread lace Berthcs
Black Lace Capes and Berthes
White and colored Grape Shawls
Real Cashmere Long Shawls
Rich Velvet Sack Cloaks and Mantles
Very richly embroidered Handkerchiefs
Together with great variety of other new and
desirable goods which they deem unnecessary to
enumerate. and to all of which they respectfully
vite especial attention. Dec 3-4wif
The republic., 1850-12-05
A CARD.

MEDHURST & HBARD, from New York, prac-
1V1 tical Hnir Cutters, ventilating Wig and Tou-
pee Manufacturers, National Hotel, Washington,
and % Maiden Lane, New York, beg most respect
fully to inform the citizens and strangers of Wash
ington that they have taken the Hairdressng Sa-
loon on Sixth street, formerly occupied by Mr..
Gibbs, where they solicit the patronage of dis
corning public.
As Hair Cutters they feel confident, from the
many years experience they have had in London
and New York in that branch of their profession,
they have no superiors.
The Wigs and Toupees manufactured on the
premises, 80 that person can have fitted to
his head or one made in twenty four hours, and
perfect fit warranted.
splendid assortment of Gloves, Scarfs, Cravats,
Shirts, Undershirts, Cambria and Silk Pocket
handkershiefs. Also, Combs, Brushes, Perfumery,
&c; Medhurst & Hcard's Arramiraculis a beauti-
full tonic for the eradication OF DandruY and dis
eases OF the scalp. Sold in bottles at fifty cents
and one dollar each.
RICHARD MEDHURST.
Dec 3-eo2wif JOSEPH HEARD.
The republic., 1850-12-05
BY c. w. BoTELER, Auctioneer.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY
~ by virtue OF deed of trust from Richard G.
Briscoe to the subscribers, dated on the 22d, and
recorded on the oath day of February lS49, in
Liber J. A. S. No. 3 folios 304 to 3lO, one of the
land records Of Washington county, in the District
OF Columbia, shall offer for sale ut public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder therefor all that part Of
lot No 9, in square 352 being and lying in the city
OF Washington, and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is to say: beginning for
the same at the northeast Of said lot at the
intersection OF 9Th street west with Louisiana ave-
nae, and running thence south with the line of 9th
street west "a feet ii inches thence westerly par
allel with Canal street los feet inches or to the
east line of lot No. 8; thence northwestwardly
with the dividing line Of lot No. 9, in said square,
TO the avenue, "a feet 10 inches thence with the
line OF Louisiana avenue 1913 feet inches to 9th
street and the place of beginning-containing
$685. square feet.
This property is in an improved and central
part ofthe city. There on il eight three story
brick stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs.
Sale to be made on the premises TUESDAY,
7th January next, at O'clock p. nj. One fourth
OF the purchase money to be paid in hand-the
residue In three equal payments, in six, nine, and
twelve months with interest from date to be Sc
cured to the satisfaction of the trustees
On the full payment Of the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying to the purchaser
purchasers all title and estate vested in the
trustees, will be executed.
Should the terms of sale not be complied with in
three days from the day of SALE the trustees
the right to resell the property at auction on such
credit as they may think f at the risk and cost Of
the defaultlnR purchaser or purchasers after
weeks notice by advertisement in some Washing
ton newspaper. All conveyancng to be at the cost
Of the purchaser or purchasers.
sSs sSS sSsr' !. y y, T,HsSS; rSaSS Trustees
G. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
The republic., 1850-12-05

NJ NoTICE.-Under the act of Congress- approved
~ September 2S, 1850 "making appropriations
for the naval service for the year ending the thir
ueth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
one" by which the Secretary Of the Navy is eau
thorized TO examine into the merits Of the various
condensers for supplying the boilers Of Marine En-
gines with fresh water, commission has been ap-
pointed TO meet at the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, on
the third Monday in December next, for the pur-
pose Of examining such instruments or Inventions
for the purpose indicated, ns may be presented.
Notice is therefore hereby given TO inventors and
all others interested in the subject that by present.
ing their drawings, specifications, and models and
other modes Of illustration, at the place and time
above named, full examination will be made into
the merits Of each apparatus, and report made
thereon to the Secretary Of the Navy, TO enable
him 10 furnish 10 the House Of Representatives, at
s next session., the result Of said examination to-
gctbor with HE opinion 10 the value Of the best
Of said condonscrs TO the Government of the United
State. WILL. A. GRAHAM,
Secretary Of the Navy.
NAVY DErARrMEST, Nov. 30, 1850.
Nov 2l-dtDccib
The republic., 1850-12-05
List of Patents
Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
ueek ending December ), 1850, and bearing daft
December 8, 1850

Issued from the United States Patent Ofes for the
peek ending December ), 1850, and bearing dafs
December g. 1880
Smith Beers, Of Naugatuck, Conn. For improve.
mcnt in machines for turning Irregular Forms
Henry J. Bridgeman, Of Cincinnati, Ohio.-For
improvement in machines for boring Dove tailed
Mortices.
Joseph Dilks, Of Philadelphia improve.
ments In the alarm and indicator for Steam. boilers
William ii. Horton, Of New buryport, Mass For
improved arrangement of the bending roller ia Tin
cutting and Bending Machines.
William Kelly, of Eddyvlle, Ky.-For improve
ments in the metallic flask for casting large kct
ties.
orville Mather, Of Cincinnati, ohio-For i'm
provements in machines for dressing Spokes.
Melville Otis, of East Brdgowater, Mass.-For
improved Nail plate Feeder and Turner.
Henry w. Sabin, Of Canandaigua, n. Y.-For
improvement in Horse-rakes.
Elisha Steele, Of Waterbury, Conn For i'm
provement in Suspender Buckles
Augustus Thayer, Of Melden Bridge, ~ Y.-For
improved Auger- handle.
Jonathan T. Trotter, Of New York, " Y-For
Improvement in yucanizing India rubber.
Designs.
Samuel Pierce, Of Troy. N. Y, assignor 10 John.
son, Cox, and Fuller, Of Troy, aforesaid.-Design
for Stoves
Smith Morris and Benona s. Gleason Of Leroy,
y. Y.-Design for Stoves
Reissue.
Charles Davenport and Albert Bridges of Cam
bridgeport, Mass.-FOr improvement in the man.
nor Of constructing railroad carragcs 90 AZ 10 ease
the lateral motion Of the bodies thereof Patented
May 4, ls4l. Re-issued December 3, 1850.
The republic., 1850-12-05
New Publications.

In our notices Of the following works yesterday
omitted to state that they were for sale at the
beautiful and fashionable bookstore Of Messrs Tay.
lor & Maury, on the Avenue, near 9Th street where
alec may be- obtained all the new magazines Of the
day, viz:
"All for the Beet, or the Old Peppermint Man."
by Arthur. "Bardouc, or the Goatherd Of Mount
Taurus" "a Strike for Freedom" by Mrs. Tut
hill. "A Study for Young Men, y" by Rev. Thomas
Binney. Christian Melodies" edited by G. B.
Cbeeycr, ID. d.. and J. r. swectscr.
The republic., 1850-12-05

NAvAL.-The United States ship John Adams,
Commander Powell came up from Hampton Roads
under sai, on Saturday morning, and exchanged
the usual salutes with The United States ship Penn
sylyauia, Commander Barron, bearing the broad
penant Of Commodore Sioat.
We understand that court Of navy officers will
be ordered 10 convene this station, the 9th
instant 10 inquire into the circumstances attending
the loss Of toe United States sloOp- Of war York
town, the African station; and thata court mar
al Will slsO be detailed for the trial Of certain
men q tGe crew Of that ship for insubordiDate ard
uutin0us conduct towards their officers after her
lies - Norfolk Bacon.
The republic., 1850-12-05

II MAST u co. have just returned from New
4 York and Boston with splendid assortment
of hne JeweIry, consisting Of
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and other Breast
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, and Opal
Finger rings
Garnet, Lava EnamelIed and fine Gold Brace
new style of Ear rings. such as
Lava. OF various shades
Fruit, Jenny Lind, and Charm Ear rings
Plan Hoop Ear rings, Bracelets, Clasps, and
Gold and Silver Waist Buckles and Slides, for
ladies
Silver, Gold, and other Card Cases
Handsome Snuff Boxes
new style of Port Monnaes of Gold, Silver.
Tortoise, &c.
Bouquet holders, Napkin Rings, and Silver
Card Baskets
Embroidered and Silk Purses
Silver and Fancy Combs
Gold and Silver Pens and Pencils
Gold and Silver Thimbles
Jenny Lind Buttons, for ladies' dresses, never
before offered in this city
SILVER Fruit and Butter Knives, Forks, Spoons,
&c. &c.
Albata Cake Baskets, Portfolios
large assortment OF Gold and Silver Berlin
Wire Spectacles, Eye glasses, Opera Glasses,
Goggles, &c.
Crucifxes, Medals, &c. of all sizes and de-
scriptions
A well-selected assortment of fine Gold
Watches
Gold Hunting Cases, Anchor, and Silver Le-
Cylinder and Vertical Watches
large assortment of Gold Chains, for ladies
and gentlemen, such
Guard, Chatelin, Vest, and Fob Chains, Of va
rious patterns
All of which we intend to sell as low as can be
had at the North.
A superior lot of Mantel Clocks on hand.
N. Is. Visiting Cards engraved and printed in
the best style at the shortest notice.
Watches and Clocks of every description re-
paired and warranted.
All kinds of gold and silver work manufactured
at the shortest notice and by skilful workmen.
Nov 27-3wif
The republic., 1850-12-05

UsT ARRIVED have just received from
~ Philadelphia another supply Of the celebrated
improved Hathaway or Bucks Etna Air. Ii ght Cook
ing Stoves, which ! warrant in all cases TO bake
well, and give satisfaction in every respect None
genuine except huted on the bottom Of the bake.
oven, and the word Etna" on the front plate of
the summer arrangement woud advise persons
in want OF superior cooking stove TO call soon ne
the demand is great. I have also received a few
more the galvanized Hot-Air Furnaces, Beebee's
Cooking Ranges, Gosnell Fire Places put up nj the
shortest notice, and general supply Of all kinds of
Stoves and Crates. G.. Woodward
Penn ay. between 10th and Ilth streets.
Nov 26-6teodil
The republic., 1850-12-05

NEW FABRIC FOR UNDER GARMENTS
SEAMAN & MUIR, No. 32I Broadway, New
- York, have been appointed by the "Astoria
Manufacturing Company" of England the sole
Agents IN the United States for the sale of Fur I'm
der Garments, an article made of pure fur, spun
and woven like any other material, and is an en-
tirely new manufacture, never before offered for
sale in this country.
As warm and pleasant garment they are much
superior 10 those ofany other material and the cleo
trical property Of fur renders them peculiarly val
liable, as curative or preventive application, to
persons afflicted with rheumatic, other diseases
of chronic nature. Nov 23-eost
The republic., 1850-12-05
SUBLIME ENTERTAINMENT AT ODD
FELLOWS' HALL.
The Oriental Panorama of pie,cs in Pales-
tine and Rriins of .4ncient Cities


tine and Ruins Of .4ncient Cities.
RUSSELL SMITH, ARTIST.
THIS celebrated work of art, which is, in point
i of finish superior any thing of the kind ever
brought before the public, will be exhibited
above EVERY EVENING, Sundays excepted
commencing THIS EVENING, "wednesday the
ith December.)
In Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn, it has
been visited by l50 900 persons, and has elici
ted from the Clergy and the Press voluntary en-
cemiums of no ordinary description.
Subjects Illustrated by the Panorama.
View of Mount Ararat; Sardis; Ruins of Pal.
myra; Selah, or Petra, Sidon; Mount Sinai; Ruins
of PhilG; Wilderness of Sinai; Rome; Malta by
Moonlight Athens; Babylon; Mount Lebanon;
Balbec; Armathea; Assos Nazareth; Valley Of
the Brook kedron; Cyprus;
ColfdgratiOn Of Jerusalem!
Bethlehem, Morning Scene; Excavations Of Nj
neyeh
Admission % ccnts-Childrcn under - years,
half price.
Doors open at g. o'clock.
Panorama begins moving at a o'clock precisely.
Attendance will be given at the office of the Pa
norama daily, between 10 A. NJ and p. NJ.
Dec I-lw
The republic., 1850-12-05
DI Ed.

At Brentwood. near Washing gton, Wednesday
morning, the 4th instant, MARY Y, wife of Lieut..
JOSEPH G. WASLH, L. :. navy, and daughter
OF the late Hon. JosEPH PEARSON.
The funeral will take place at the residence OF
Mrs PEARsoS, on Friday, at half past two, p. NJ.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend without further invitation.
suddenly. on the 81 instant, Mr.. ID. f. DUN
COMB, clerk in Second Auditors Office, aged 63
years
His friends and scquaintances are invited to at
tend his funeral this afternoon, (Thursday,) at two
O'Clock. from his late residence on lth street, be-
tween and G. streets
On Tuesday, November 5, 1850 at the residence
Of RoBERT SWIFT. Esq., Island ST. Thomas, w. L.,
ANNE MIDDLETON, wife Of Thomas McEwES,
oi Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and daughter Of the
late RALPH lxARp, Of South Crrolina.
The republic., 1850-12-05
a CARD.

TNHE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that
Il Mrs. JAMES DURHAM has taken the house
in Green's Row, Capitol Hill, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Spriggs, which she has fitted up in a comfort
able and sumptuous manner for strangers and
members and their families during the ensuing
session Of Congress.
Mrs ID. fiatters herself that all the comforts and
luxuries of home have been secured for the bene-
ft of those who may favor her with their patron
age; and neither pains nor expense have deferred
her from exertng hersef solely for the comfort Of
her boardcrs. Before applying elsewhere, please
give her a call
Terms moderate. Nov 23-2w
The republic., 1850-12-05

CRIMINAL CoURr.-Sarah Gordon was yesterday
convicted upon the charge of petty larceny, in
stealing from the hotel of Mr.. Fuller during the
past summer, and sentenced to the county Jail for
six months
William Ellis and John Poore, for n riot and aid
ing the escape of prisoner from the hands OF an
officer, were found guilty, and fined in the sum of
ten dollars each.
Daniel Cover, Ephraim Barnes, and Samuel
Tinker, were tried upon charge OF rioting and
acquitted.
Edward Diggs was tried in two cases for assault
and battery, and acquitted.
The republic., 1850-12-05
[coRRRsPosDEsoE OF THE REruBLIc.l
RAtrlMopr DC 4-bp

/ BALTIMORE, Dec. 4-5P M.
/ The Presidents message has been very generally
read here, and is highly spoken of by all. Even
the candid Democrats cannot refrain from COM
mending it in high terms. 1t is certainly paper
that mnst have great influence.
I There is nothing new or special here to-day
Markets unchanged.
The republic., 1850-12-05
. Trinity cuURcu PAIR

~ TRINITY NHNNN" FNIHs-The Ihdlcs
Of Trinity Church propose TO bold Fair, for the
sale Of a variety Of useful and fancy articles and
Of refreshments, at Carusi's Saloon, on Monday
evening. December 9 and on several succeeding
days and evenings The proceeds Of the Fair will
be devoted 10 furnishing the new church, and to
the completion Of the Sunday school. room.
Those who propose 10 contribute articles or re-
frcshncnts 20 the Fair requested, If they pre-
pare them previously 10 Monday, 10 send them 10
the house OF the rector of the parish, (on street,
two doors east Of the Union botel,) or II on Mon
day, 20 Carusis saloon, early ast O'Clock, p. M
The ladies OF the parish who are engaged in pre-
pairing articles and tables for the Fair are request
Cd 10 meet at tho house of the rector OF the parish
on Friday, December D, at u O'Clock, for the pur-
pose Of making their final arrangements.
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The republic., 1850-12-05
Local Matters.

THE FAIs Of the ladies Of the 9Th street Mctho.
dist Protestant Church s worthy the special atten-
ton Of every ono. II is held at Temperance Hall,
where pleasant hour may be passed where ladies
and gentlemen can promenade deli ghtfully-
pretty faces arc lighted up with smiling welcomes,
and the choicest delicaces presented with such
grace as adds 10 the zest with which one receives
them-and, above all, where one knows that his
silver pieces given in behalf most worthy
cause DO not fail to go.
The republic., 1850-12-05

SHARP's RIFLE, with the exclusive right of
~ applying DR.. Maynard's "Primer;" manufac-
tured and sold by the subscribers.
These guns surpass all other fire. arms heretofore
invented for facility Of loading and unloading,
(Which can be done in instantly cleaning and
accuracy of shooting. They loaded at the
breech with surprising rapidity and are prmcd as
II were by magic. Fifty primers placed near
the 'cone," and no further attention thereto is
cessary until they have all been used. They are
safer than any other kind of guns, as an accident
would not possibly occur. Address, (post- t-paid)
NIPPES & BUTTERFIELD,
Frankford Road near Oxford ST., Phila., Pa.
j. w. BADEN & BRoTBER, Agents, Hardware
Merchants, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street,
Washington, ID. c.. Nov 30-2m
The republic., 1850-12-05

SALE or sLAvER.-The bring Excellent, which
was captured in April last by the United s,ato-
at the art term of the United States district court
for the eastern district of Virginia, held in this
city, was sold at auction yesterday, by w. W.
Wing, deputy marshal, Tor $3.50. J. J. Grsndy,
Esq., was the purchascr-N Norfolk Beacon, Nor 80
The republic., 1850-12-05

LNURNITURE DRY GOODS.-CLAGETT &
Il DODSON, dealers in all kinds of Furniture
Dry Goods, Pennsylvania Avenue, one door east of
9Th street, would respectfully inform members of
Congress, and others soourning in the city during
the session OF Congress, who may prefer furnishing
their own quarters, that they at all times pre-
pared with a full stock of Carpetings, Curtain Ma.
tons, &c, to accommodate them at the shortest
notice, and on reasonable terms in any house
in the country. Dec 2-eo3tif
The republic., 1850-12-05
Georgia Election .

sAyAsSAH,G Ga, DEc. 2.--The entire Democratic
ticket here has been elected
AususrA, Ga, DEc. Eighty five counties in
the State have been heard from, and in all only
twenty disunionists, or "hre caters" as they are
termed, have been chosen delegates to the Conven-
ton, and these nearly all from four counties. The
aggregate una jority throughout the State in favor
Of the Union Is overwhelming.
We have had rain and disagreeabe weather here
for come days past
The republic., 1850-12-05

A MERICAN ALMANAC FOR 1851, being
"A the twenty second volume of the series, con
tanning 35 closely printed pages and can be mailed
to any Post Office in the United States for fourteen
cents postage. In addition to its usual valuable
amount OF astronomical, meteorological, political,
commercial, historical, and statistical matter,
the present volume will be found to contain full,
authentic, and varied information concerning the
Government, finances, legislation, public lnstitu
tions internal improvements, resources, &C., Of
the United States and of the several States lists of
the Executive and the Judiciary, of the army,
navy, diplomatic and consular service to and from
the United States; valuable abstracts from public
documents and their tables, imports, exports, ton
mage, post office, mint, public libraries, census,
abstracts of the public laws and joint resolutions OF
the last session of Congress, railroads, schools,
charitable institutions, debts, pauperism, crime,
&c, of the several States, obituary notices. chron
icles of the year, &C., and much other useful infor
nation. Price s. For sale for the Publisher by
Dec FRANCK TAYLOR.
VNHE ICONOGRAPUC ENCYCLOPEDIA, No.
=. Al A.
The republic., 1850-12-05

.&T& The Liberia Packet will sail from Bal
Sa2I2k timore for LIBERIA on Saturday, the l4th
instant. Letters sent to the care of DR.. James
Hall, Colonization Office, Baltimore, or to the Colo
nization Rooms, in this city, free of postage will be
forwarded.
w. McLAIN, Sec. Am Col. Soc.
Colonization Rooms, Washington, Dec. 2, 1850.
Dec 3
The republic., 1850-12-05
uUTCHINGs' DYSPEPSIA BITrERs.
Prom hs Mem York Tribune.

from hs Neip York JftbUnr.
nR. HUTCHINGs' DYSPEPSIA BITTERs -
~ This invaluable Vegetable Compound, we are
glad 10 find, is rapidly getting into general use in
families. lts healing qualities, anti-dyspep-
tic medicine, is now almost everywhere acknow-
lodged, and we cbcerfully recommend it's use 10 all
who have not yet avaed themselves Of its benefits
Circulars, containing the certificates Of remark
able cures and the high estimation in which this
medicine is held by the public prcss, be had Of
the agents, free.
Or Price 80 cents per hottie.
Principal office, I22 Fulton street, ". UP
stairs.
Agents In Washington: Gus SrorT X Co, cor.
ner Penn. av. n 7th II. NJ. DELANy, corner Penn
ay and 81 II. Nov I6-pvIm
The republic., 1850-12-05
A FULL SUPPLY

FT'IIE SUBSCRIBER has just returned from the
Il North with a full supply Of all kinds Of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods, all Of which ne feels die
posed 10 sell at the lowest possible prices for the
cash. G.. W. YERBY,
Penn. avenue, opposite Centre Market
Nov 30-lw Union and Intel
The republic., 1850-12-05
CARUSI,S SALOON

SOIREES.-L. CARUSI has the honor to inform
~ the ladies and gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity that the Soirees will positively commence
at the Saloon on Friday, the 29th Of November in
slant, and continue regularly throughout the sea-
His Dancing Academy is open for the re-
cephon of pupils. For any further information
please apply at the Saloon. Nov n
The republic., 1850-12-05
THE REPUBLIC.

Mr.. Corcoran. The favorable impressions produced
upon our mind by first examination have been
fully confirmed by subsequent and more thorough
inspection. We sincerely hope the pencil of Mr..
Lanman will not hencoiorth be permitted to
main idle.
The republic., 1850-12-05

NEw YoRK DEc. 4,--Tbe brig Narleska has ar
rived here from Porto Rico bringing advices to the
] 9TH November. The most important item of in
,clligence is that the inhabitants of Ponce in
great tibulation, being in anticipation of hostile
visit from General Lopez. report was currently
circulating that the General was in the vicinity of
the island with armed expedition against it..
80 confident was the belief in the rumor that the
Governor had Ordered out all the troops and or
ganized the citizens into companies who were
patrolng the streets in order be in readiness to
repcl any attempt at invasion. The greatest
element prevailed every where.