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FORECLOSURES IN THE ABOVE DESPATCH

ENCLOSURES In THE ABOVE DESPATCH.
Commodore Parker 10 the Captain General Of Cuba.
U. S. STEAM-FRIGATE SARANAc,
FLAGSHIP U. s. HOME SQUADRON.
HAVANA, September 8, 1851.
EXCELLENT SIR: II it is not incompatible with
the regulations which your excelency has estab-
lished in relation to the prisoners now confined,
and who captured for unawfully invading
this isla nd should be obliged to your excellency
for permission TO visit those who call themselves
citizens of the United States.
Your excellency will at appreciate my
motives in making this request, when i inform
you it is with view of making faithful report ~
my Government.
Should this request be granted, beg leave that
my personal staff be included.
j have the honor to be, with great respect, your
excellency's obedient servant,
FOXHALL A. PARKER,
COMMANDMENT Chief Of the United States
Naval Forces in the West Indies.
To his Excellency Sr. Don JOSE LA CoNcHA,
Captain General and Governor of the Island Of
Cuba, &c.
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The Captain General of Cuba TO Commodore Parker
[TRANsLATioN.l
HAvANA, September 5, 1861.


HAvANA, September 8, 1861.
MY DEAN Sin: have received your letter of this
day, asking permission for yourself and the three
officers under your command to visit the prisoners
who call themselves citizens of the United States,
if not contrary to the rules ordered to be observed
against said prisoners, with view, as you infor IN
me, of making truthful statement to your Gov
eminent.
regret very much that it is not in my power to
comply with your request, inasmuch as 1t is con-
trary TO the rules ordered to be observed towards
the prisoners belonging to the expedition, which,
vadcd this island. 1t is my purpose, as informed
you at the interview which had the pleasure of
holding with you last night, to publish an account
of their names and birtbplaces in the official ga
zette of this Government.
l am, with every consideration, your attentive,
faithful servant, who kisses your hand
JOSE DE LA CONCHA.
Mr.. FoxHALL A. PARKER, Conman der in Chief of
the Naval Forces of the United States in the
West Indies.
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name did not learn) from Albany, New York,
was released, and is now on board the "Albany."
Yesterday young man named Henry Sanford,
(or Summers,) formerly captain, hear, OF one
of the steamboats, on Red river, was liberated, and
sailed to- day for New Orleans
have not, as yet, been able 20 obtain the names
OF those confined here, of those shot, but shall
use every exertion to do 80 soon possible.
/ was Informed this morning by the Captain
General that all of the party have been captured.
He Also informed me that those confined here would
embark Monday next for Spain.
Last evening received communication from
the Captain General, stating that, from the passen
gers OF = schooner Just arrived from New Orleans,
he had learned that the steamer alabama" had
been purchased for S40 900 in New Orleans, and
was TO leave with eight hundred armed men, and
that the Pampero had left with two hundred,
There is much excitement here, particularly
among the Catalan population, in consequence ola
number of spaniards having been driven from
New Orleans by the mob; but hope il may pass
off without any serious results. This morning
news arrived Of the ill-treatment of Spaniards of
Key West, which has increased the excitement.
Any further information which may be able to
learn here will Immediately be sent to the Depart
ment.
have the honor to be, sir, with great respect,
your obedient servant,
FOXHALL A. PARKER,
Commanding Home Squadron.
The Hon. DAsIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary of State, Washington, ID. c.
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You, Mr.. Editor, can compare this charge for a
journey from New York to Washington with the
longer the routes from New York to Boston
In support Of your laudable object to produce re-
form, furnish these facts, TO say nothing more
than to advert to tho unnecessary delay at Balti
more. b.
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The British mail steamship Africa sailed for
Liverpool on Wednesday afternoon, with sixty.
two passengers, and 8 li425,s73 in specie, chiefly
American gold
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u have the honor TO be, with high consideration,
your exceiiency's most obedient Servant
FOXHALL A. PARKER,
Commanderdn- Chief Of the U s. Naval Forces
in the West Indis.
To his Exceency Sr. DoN JOSE DE La CoNcuA,
Governor and Captain General Of the Island Of
Cuba, &c.
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The Captain General Of Cuba TO Commodore Parker.

I"r OuPteEEF N'HIu q NUUu 70 LOInWOdOTe FGTheT.
HAvANA, September 4, 1861.
SIR have received your lordship's communi.
cation of this date, announcing to mo the special
commission conferred upon you by the President
OF the United States in addition TO your Office Of
COMMANDMENT Chief of the naval squadron in the
station and requesting me TO appoint nh hour to
receive you.
AS hcr mOJesty's government have not informed
me that you were about TO present yoursefi in this
CITY with the character ofan especial Commissioner
OF the sr. President Of the United States for the
purpose you have expressed, only in the capacity
OF Commander in. Chief Of the naval forces shall
have the pleasure OF receiving and holding a CON
ference with you, at half past seven OF this
ing, In my palace
am, with all consideration, your lordship's at
tentive and obedient aervant, that kisses your
hand' &c, JOSE DE LA CONCHA.
FoxhALL a. PAnKER, csq, Commander in Chief
OF the Naval Forces Of the United States in the
West Ind;es,
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The seventh winter session Of this College will
| commence the first Monday ofNovembe-, 1851
and continue four months The chairs of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows:
l. G. JONES, M.D.-Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine
RS. NEWTON, M Il. Professor of Surgery.
B. l.. HILL, M.D.-Professor OF Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children.
H. FREEMAN, M. M.D.-Professor of Special,
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
J. r.. BUCHANAN, M.D.-Professor Of Ply
sIology, and Institutes OF Medicine.
l.. f. JONES, M .D.-Professor of Matera
Medica, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany
j. MILTON SANDERS, M. d. .,L.L.D-Pro-
fessor of ChemIstry, Pharmacy and Toxicology.
atomy and Surgical Prosector
A gratuitous preliminary course Of Lectures
will commence on the second Monday of October.
At the same time the Demonstrator's rooms will
be opened, with every facility for the study of An
atomy. Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap. Prompt attendance at the opening of the
session is expected.
TERMs.-Tickets to a full course OF lectures
(unul graduation) 500 in advance, or well en-
dorsed note for Sl25. To single course OF ec-
lures $50 in advance, or a well endorsed note for
$40. Matriculation ticket 45--Graduation al5-
Demonstrator's ticket IS. Board costs from AZ
to S2 SO per week Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
arrival in the city, will call at the Office of PRor
r.. s. NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address Dr.
r. s. NEWTON, or
JOS. s. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
Cincinnati, Ohio, August 1851
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DA away from the subscriber, October 9th
IL 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned,
and Of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head prominent nose, and no whiskers having
on one Of his arms the letter S, or mark resemb-
ling it. He had scar on the inner ankle Of, ]
presume, the left foot He speaks with pIrus-
blity and easej s rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. He is a
keen, shrewd fellow, wulks fast and quite erect,
and is apt TO bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried. He said that he originally be-
longed to farmer named Joshua Lee, near Clin-
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond in that State presume he took up quar-
ters. Any person finding and apprehending the
same and delivering him safely into the hands of
the subscriber shall receive the above reward Of
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
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LIFE or JOHN pArD0LpH

11T3 ~ JUAN 1ANUOLEM
d. Appisson + Co, 200 Bvosdaosy Nsw Yor'
Have now ready the fourth edition.
7 IFE OF OFJOHNRANDOLPHo OF ROANOKE
IL By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes limo
Portraitsi ~ 50. 3f
g Mr. Garland has given us dAguerrec' yps o
character more sccentric aud variable than Ura-
nus itself, aud wthal, two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical reading "~--( Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - CAsylssfen .Msr
curry
"a good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr. Garland has furnished an ex-
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life. and analysis of hs
character, but an interesting account Of the poll
tics and the public men Of the day. "-[ Crescent.
Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which Will al all compare in interest with
this work. y must be read by mullitudes with in
tense interest. ."-I .vswavk Daily Advertiser
Mr; Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
traiture OF the erratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. FL Nsso Orleans Delta.
Z" This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two vol
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-Philadslphia Enquiyer.
"As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity OF purpose, and by comprehensive veness
and variety Of manner. ~ Boston Posf
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:" The work is written in On easy and beautiful
style. and 10 repiete with striking passages. The
author 10 intimately acquainted with American
literature and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. II forms a valuable add-
ton to our national history. ."--Democratic Revis,O
March I'D .tw-w e
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PROSPECTUS THE CUBAN LIBERIA
L TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing, TO enable the author to
have It done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters whf
will frank remIunnces, are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain 25 per cent com
mission. Confident of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit it. and |
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
"inquisaters, " and American Ladies and Gentle
men In Havana, throwing bags of gold as an of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF.
Author of The Texan Emigrant," and late edi
tor of the " Cherokee Sentinel" at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March a
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~. FFT : -T s17{3 n NJ ~ 7F] - + y
Sbls prices. upon a. good teyms - ~ quality and
price as can Be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preferences win therefors be
given 10 the productions of American industry;
and persons making proposals TO supply any
article VIII state whether the is ofthe growth
ana manufacture OF the United Siaiss. Fl
lbs articles are to be delivered ~ The Office of
the clerk on or before the 18th day of October
next, and TO te paid for az soon az the COMMITTEES
on Accounts shall audit the bill. l 70 a
Each bidder, though be may desire to uropose
ior the whole o the articles above enumerated.
w1 oe required to make separate and d,ssnct pro-
P"aat Jor each class and proposal or puper EN-
praclns more thnna single class will be cred.
sacn proposal to be endorsed sProposais Tor Glars
No' OF stationery for III. Il. u. S." and ad !
postaget ~ '''' ~ =
oumclent specimens Of each class TO accompany
s"e proposal marked with the name of the bidder
ahovs "a ,u,aoer OF The cass, according to the
Inc whole OF each article specE ed in The fore
gong hst VIII be deemed class. and ,hs rsr.n,,
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forfeiture Of twice the contract price in rsss -,
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SAID clerk within ten days after the proposals have
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cessary, to ordera further supply Of all or any OF
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Ihe clerk also reserves the right to Judge and
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the samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis
cretioa, refuse to receive them, if in his opinion
they 40 not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
7
r. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives u. S.
April l5--IawtJulyl
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
ST EFT III d 81 cor e.,
- AND
VIRGINIA MEDICAL IA zrrr

~~~A-1ASAh 1AA61
HIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
! month, each number containing 60 large oc-
tavo pages, making near 800 pages of reading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted TO Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Consrbu-
t'ons from the profession throughout the country,
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and a full record of what is
transpirlng in the Medical world. rs
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, ms soon they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring IN the lnfrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well az in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of II
"MedIcal Society of Virginia. and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERms-Three Dollars per annum, in Advance,
or Four Dollars per annudi, If paid after the mid
die of the year.
n5-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers.
All communications 10 be addressed TO the Edi-
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taken from the Office. Hf
Special arrangements for CARDS, &c, of a line
or two will be made ' r 4
Advertisements TO be paid for in adponce No
q"oek medicine advertisements will be taken.
III Once on Bawk Street, nesv Oh. Richmond
Va. 49, 10
L. >. Remittances which arrive too l.te will he
returned to the sender; or if he prefer. n shares
for the following distribution will be forv.rd~d
March l7--d-t-w-w ~
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

SHE undersignsd, = COMMITTEES Of publication, on
the part or the Muscogse aad Russell Agricul-
turAl Society, respectfully invite public attention
70 so,In insS 3 following prospsctn: Of MONTHLY
auspices Of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests OF .ag-
sicwttwse sad Horfsculyurs, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops the
Improvement Of the soil, the management of the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard
and the house-keeper's department. In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustriai pursuits of the land, will receive their APP
propsiAte attention.
The ''SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHAsLxs A. .PxABopv
esq. and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBEns Mr. Peabody
has been Tor two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally dstins uished as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one Of the most intelligent, and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages Of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
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which must be paid in advance.
nTPostmasters are authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent ofal subscriptions collected by them, or,
il they perfer it, copy of the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who will
remit four names soith four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, posi-
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Soil Of the South. Columbus. Ga.
vAN LEONARD u Committee
j. E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus. (Ga.) March. 1851.
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g. a. f. l.. KERRIsON A. co.
Direct Importers of

In Charleston, Souih CsroIina,
WTOULD respectfully inform their friends and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering a
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern irnds
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods ns low in Charleston, as they can be
bought in any other market in the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods OF every descriptions; the make will be
fvdnd Of best finish, and perfectly free from any
spiirfws Of cotton. Also TO their stock Of Drss
Goods, which will be found second TO none in the
market,
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
G. & T.. l.. KEhRISON,. l. co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb. 10 strsats
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A lioera discou for cash in hand at the da,
Of the Al. voice.
There are now on the shelves, ready for sale in
various sized fonts.
10000 10. Roman and Italic type.
10000 lb. Fancy type.
1900 10. Script ard Running hand
5000 10. German.
5000 10. Ornaments.
$1,000 n. Type-messl RUE.
$4,000 #. Brass Rule.
t'ressss. Chasss, Wood Type, Ink, &c. furn-
lshed al the lowest manufac,urers' prices, eithsr
for cash or credit
large number Of new fonts have been added to
the Foundry during the past year. among which
is complete assortment OF Germans, both plain
and ornamental
Specimen Books are freely given to all Printing
Offices.
Printers Of Newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement including this note. three tmaa
before the lst of August, 1851, and send me one
Of tks papers, will be paid for it IN type when
they purchase from me, Of my own manu- factures,
selscied from my specimens, Eve times the amount
Of ibeir bill. H
GEORGE BRUCE,
l3 Chambers-Street, New-York
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s. GRISWOLD g. CO..
(Ssaces"ors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co..

Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co..
d ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
IL they now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autaugn county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
sive and complete, which will enable them TO furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
As to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufnc-
ture and sale Of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
I5Their Gins are warranted to perform well.
engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattve, Auauga
county, Alabama.
supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
oeiI~S Co Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
JMsw Orleans.
s. GRIswoLD e. Co
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGY AGENCY,

Stll W WAoHlNhIDN,
FINDER the direction Of AARON HAIGHT PAL
MER Of New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETrSON SNETHEN OF New Orleans At
torneys and Counselors OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States
This establishment 10 formed for the following
objects
1. For practicing law IN the Supreme Court OF the
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress-
2. For tho prosecution and recovery of all claims.
law equity against the ncd States before Con
gross or the Executive Departments, against for
eign Governments hsfore Boards Of Commissioners,
3. For the settlement o( accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Ints ior De-
ties and forfeitures, for alleged violations OF the
revenue, post Office, or other laws.
4. For securing letters pa ent for inventions from
the United States or from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the
sious pension Iswsof the United States.
s. For collections generally, embracing debts, lega
cies, and nhcritancss in the United States and Tor
eign countries.
6. For the purchase and sale Of lands in any Of the
States Territories Of tho Union and Ioa ming money.
on mortgage or real estate lying therein.
7. For iascSmcnt OF fuods in United States and
State stocks and loans, coiection of the dividends
thereon, and generally, for tho ransacions OF all b
snsss pertaining To law, loan, and banking agency
All communications addrc sed, post paid to Messrs
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city OF Washington, will receive prompt sad faithful
attention. PALMER l. SNETHEN,
O53ce No. s. Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
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TINE NATIONAL mssuxEsr yeUnEaI..

A IL persons holding subscriptions to the Ma.
~ uonsl Monument Journal, are requested 10
return them without delay, directed to Il General
Agent Of the Monument Society. Hon. EIishn
Whttlesey, Washington, it being my iHtswsion 10
resume the publication Of the Journal ia ail ahe
month Of September, should the patronage be-
stowsd upon il justify resumption. fT'i
J. G. PICKETT,
Editor a~d PmbiisAsv.
Aup oT
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PAeIay Nall Stcanihlp Csmpany.-Thc oniS
Line for Callfonla and Orcrsn,

H7fIE public are informed that, under the new
E arrangements of this company, steamers in
svected and improved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco on the
LIST and 18th days Of each month, unless detained
by unavoidable accident, and will touch at Aca-
pulco, San Diego, and Monterey The follow
ing steam packets belonging to the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, one of which will be al
ways in port at each end of the route, are now in
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The new steamship Columbia viii ply between
San Francisco and ports in Oregon, awaiting at
the former ports the arrival of the mails and pas
sengers from Panama, and returning without de-
lay with the mails and passengers for the steamer
from San Francisco.
A regular line of propellers will be kept up for
the transportation Of freight and transient passen-
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
The well-known steamship Sarah Sands, OF
1850 tons burden, now under charter to the COM
pany, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running an extra
family boat.
One of the above steamers will keep up the
connexion between Acapulco end the other Mex
lean nOrfs
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N. THOMPSON,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR 1T LAW.
COMMISSIONER Of Deeds of North and South
~ Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against tae various Departments Of
the General Government and before Congress
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital 100000.
IJQfics one door West Of Jackson Hall, Penn
svlparfs ,9rsnue, WAspNeTos, d. G.
T. 8. Refer, If necessary, to the Heads Of De-
partments and 10 Members Of Congress generally.