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''f"f' l'N' ~
"Aud the ieepugouy ofb,, maDer
ami tirTrPrrT7 T7-HrUrvuiv6u6ruW n HfglI
AHd pnucely urup of h,- odd father which
huke form .u u.eIsmwy drop, -oDu ipciuwdy
~ stern serenity"
During an that had been passing the la
dies bad remained silent spectators -imaeia.
alton wa. busy in her suggc.tion.--so dire
ia! calamity Wa. impend,np-hurrqgstrirkcn
At the mystery with which every thing was
surrounded they sat mptionc.--but sudden
ly as II The Iightuiuss Grry wing had
lls.cd .oycr her. Mr. g. exclaimed 90.
Charles" and fell scnselcss to the tloor-
Aunt Nanny wruuF her hands in agony
while Louise, not understanding fully the
cau-c this violent grief dew to the assist
ancc of her mother,
What scene did this once happy mansion
now present! tL. officers attended by VIII
liam, searched every apartment throughout
the entire mansion bat vain indeed was the
search, for Charles innocent or guilty was far
beyond their rcach-a wide ocrau rolled be-
tween.
sNN'l ''lE HAll'll'il NltlA Wv N'il''A ~ NlNil
search was not there, they rrluqui.hcd their
pursuit and seeing the incNprcaiblc grief
Or Che General AMI his Family aud knowing
also his distinguished reputation, they wisely
concluded 10 depart.
They therefore lcit the mansion.
But I'd return to Charles, whom we lcf on
board the ,hip britannia, bound for Liverpool.
For vcraIday., existence wa, indeed bur
den To hm--cyory object, however pleasing
20 others seemed only 10 darkcn his mental
horizon, The bright blue sky so cmblcmat-
cal of purity and truth, the thousand islands
spread ont before him on the vast cxpansu,
the glowing lamps of Heaven reflected from
The mighty conra,c, all ia their calmncs, and
tranquility, only had the effect 10 render h-
misery the More indispensable. There j, a
God, hc mentally calculated al nature pro-
glatucth it--hc loye,h truth, righteousness
and equity.
Two long months was the britannia in max
.l- Lilo llla-,-.- dining MLilh- -inlc tho pass
cuqcr, were constantly thrown into each
othrr's society and Mis-, Thompson in vain
,oueht to divert the unfortunate stranger, as
Size termed hiu--a gloomy silence pcr,adcd
hi. breast and despair seized his hitherto
peaceful soul
Ouarri,u a. Liverpool, bee Immediately
,ril the .hipoud niudcrcdho know no, vblh-
cr,
.\'raiqcr on foreign shore, nicudlt.,
aud alone, with 20 definite pursuit n.Nie~ 10
-ll1z.al. lle mulalauA nC Ill ..cuac. lAL.ll
IL would willingly resign a prey to the most
agoui1iug rcH. tons OF a proud and wayward
mIntrt1r Ind tosrtJs true nobility OF soul 10y
a course o' di. ipatiuu, trcathciy and cowar-
dice, CharcsTcmaipcd for many long year,
Disgusting his uamc and family aud di,clain-
ing all connection with rhc living.
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rose pearessly In al her beauty and majesty
but Lieut. NJ observed il not-seatcd in his
apartment by the side Of table Will his
head roclincd, ho was unconscious of all bat
the deep agony that reigned within his own
breast
lie had seen much Of the world, and had
been close observer aud could as Il were
wild on eagle glance uura'ei tho plot that
was formed 10 dash the cup Of happiness for
ever from his lips.
tHpt wis atiappdiutcd rival aud was
cndodvorug to dethrone him, or WA seeking
revenge
The General, he knew to be Of an unsus-
pidou' ,rmpor sincero and eaudid, aud con-
sequeuily The more liable 10 irhpoilion.
GcG,,d.nc'a return hc docmod advisable ,for
his confidence in her was unboundcd. He
knew that her decision Of character, blended
With her persuasive oloqucuco must overcome
the unyicIdiug determination Of tho Gcuer-
al.
Bat what ObsmcIcs might arse, What plane
, be- maturcd, ere Geraldine arrived at the
i.ail mansion
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CHATTER NuL


"llopc and icU mnutnu ctcuu' strife,
Where Gee rgiov does LASTING doubt. inspire,
And most Yc question Nhnt we most desire"
The last beams ofdcplrttng day were re-
ncrting their golden light on the beautiful
SusluchanmA ~ il uas.gl on IT, .1ullllu444--.4
through the valley of Wyonir,, when walk
ing with slow an4 measured s'c.s ,oud be-
seen tlroupo the shady trees whi h adorned
4 y-rirtr--rr,r 7rr--ff -r7rrrrtv
in deep conversations The tone, o, hc,. voice
were subducd aud soft as the .Eolian Tyre,
while her dark hazel eyes, frightening thro'
the crystal tears that sniluscd them, express
-GI IalikI-tunzhinc- and shade ALTERNATE min.
glcd. ..
Why are you so pcnsive Geraldinc,inquir-
ed her lover?
DO not ask me Lieut.. NJ. YOU know am
a complete child when any thing affects me.
But Geraldine, you have been melancholy
for several days, and | have observed it with
feelings of the greatest anxiety, am | the
cause
oh, no indeed, Alphonzo!
Then why not confdc your sorrows to me
and permit me to sympathzc my uhr grief,
dar6 none, said Geraldine smlingly, at
the sane time throwing back flowing ring
let that shaded her face.
You are aware ere this Alphonzo, that the
vorcst trihe makes me sad sometimes.
Yes sdnetimes my dear Geraldine, but
this is not the case now-do not deceive mo
in this mattcr,e
Why, Alphonzo, you speak prophetcally
-,chdt mutter then casting her eyes towards
the horizon, she added gaily, see, Alphonzo,
that beautiful sun is bidding us adicu.
Yes, Geraldine, and il is emblcmetical of
my departing -hopcs=aS bright and tea,,ti-
fnl ,as yondcr sun at mid-day II but now about
to vanish forever
Do not speak thus, l cannot endure it.
Why should I speak contrary to tho feels
ngr of my heart It is my dear Geraldine
alone that can make me supremely happy or
perfectly miserable-niy life, may all depend
ipon your love and year acceptance Of my
,and
Indeed Alphonzo, I dor not understand
'oai have given ydu cause to doubt my
friendship for You
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her arriyal,--yet she had heard suliiclout
from Kate, and naw'in the manner Of Capt
j, WHO wis almost daily visitor At the GEN
erals that her mspirions we're but too true.
the patonizing mir which he alwayu bore Ia
the presence other father, and the supcrtili-
Gus expression, whenever the name Of Lieut.
NJ, was advrrted 10, rendered him an oh
j6et of her deepest aversion,
must converse with hther,this eyoning,An
no company, no engagement shall prevent
It, thought Geraldine az she desccpded the
winding staircase which led into the social
hall, ~h"o a. she turned 10 the door that
led into the verandah, she saw her father re
olining in hs iavorilc chair,
Geraldine, said he, why do you pas .,
much Of your Time IN reircmentY
Was not aware tliAt | did father. Yes
child, you do not seem a. light hearted Of
late, what troubles youY
Shall tell you, iather2 Certainly, Ger
aldine, unbosom your whole heart to YOU
! bcst trend,
Well, father, promised you that | woulC
J H"h 'llFAF' HllH'll b Lieut. Mt-~buit ihthCr
I shall never receive the addresses Of an,
other Fio child, you undoubtedly thinl
no, but "Absenco will conquer love" A. III,
song goes aud Geraldine, how could 20,
think Of leaving your aged fatherI
should not leave you father Well, thcr
ify you will remain in the family mansion. yul
nay enter into at engagement as soou ~
have an opportunity Of seeing Lieut. ~, lor
owe him an apology for the suspicious
have entertained ia regard 10 some points Of
his charnctcr-=bui=hthcr, allow me 10 in
tcrrupt you a moment, Lieut. NJ. IL now il
the city, and has taken lodgings at the Co.
lnmbia House. l. It possible said the Gen
eral, hastily rising, can il be soy IL Is posi-
bile : It is SO my dear iathor, l'ut why did
lac not come here IL ia surely mystery
lie thinks, father, that some one ha. dsaf
fcctcd you towards him, aud he wishes to sc,
you, here IS letter, that received from
him this morning. Gen. g. took the letter
aud read II, then said, Geraldine, ! shall 20
Ia his lodgings directly, and you may expect
him here to tea this evening,
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Early op the following morning she az
quainted her uncle with her intenlions, and
bee, quite unexpectedly to her, very cordially
favored her wishes While thus engaged In
conversation, messenger arrived with a
package from New York.
She hastily opened Il, and found letter
from Louise,
Emotions uf sorrow and inexpressible
griof al first overcome every other feeling.
The mcutd imbcelity Of her mother was
an aillictinu which she could not Tor some time
regard with feeling Of resignation.
She now lost 40 time Ia adjusting her
wardrobe and making every necessary pre-
paraIon, And before another sun dawned
upon that beautiful valley. Geraldine and
her uncle were travelling "over mountain
and dalo"-to the home oi her childhood.
Aitcr many days Of weariness and fatigue
they REACHED her fathers mansion.
Il was al dusk when Col lie Sarcs carr,
agc drove up the winding avenue, and Coral
dine could lhc more casdy conceal hcr grief
from her uncle, who would occasionally In,
{ quirc-- Are you not we'll, Geraldine Of
do you wish 20 return with mo there {,
one attraction sdll IN Wyoming. Oh, no, ID
uot.-said Gcraldiuo-,lo not rally me hor,
at home, promise me that you will not nur
mention Lieut. Nj will you2
Ncs, Geraldine, il you will permit me tc
ho present when the g,aad a6air comes OF
ies, uuclo, promise, Wcll, nov, recol,
lcct.-,
I No', indeed | never break my promises
7 They were now at the gate, and through
. The high and clustering shnbbory. GerAldine
saw the figure of her venerable and beloved
f,thcr--ycs, there there he i, she said
coming 10 meet us.
ln moment -hr was in his arms, aud tho
tear, Of affection forbade the uticrancc Of
words. The General also wcpt like child
fpr ia Geraldine hc saw much Of his amia-
bio and lovely wilc.--his thoughts we're trans
ported TO those primcyal days, when fresh
and radiant with beauty, he first Jchcld
her
Geraldine had ever sympathisrd with him,
and he now felt the need Of that sympathy IN
! Ai- i.f.i-s4,,t i-,,lht,.,l condition.
For brief moment, the light Of love. of
joy, aud hope shonc upon this family group
Al were happy, and Mrs. G. appeared ~
If wakcucd from a dream, and hopes were en-.
tcrlaiucl ofthc full restoration Of her mental
powers.
Aunt Nanny was a. young as--f' ''she
used to be'-end was much more loquaci0usi
n with increasing bodily strength, aud encr-
~ Of mind, she had also exercised the organ
of speech
Kate aud Louise wcrc. a. gay a. summer
'''r-i- rn'l every thing promised brighter
.lllzin relersiaa Tor thc anlill of one of tLc
most able Generals that America ever pro-
duccd,
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From Ar1nT's Home Gaseue
2EccLLECTIoNs AND ANECDOTES
OF THE PREsIDENTs.
ny ARTHUR j. srANsBuRY.
WASHINGTON.

And first, of the first, GEoRaE WASHING
roN. "Firstin war, first in peace, first in
the hearts of his eountrymen, he was, is, and
ever will remain. It is something il is much
and il will be more even to have seen him.-
Those who have will say with one voice, that
they never saw anything like him. Proba-
bly, there was never a human being who ev-
er departed from his presence without having
this conviction deep upon his mind A lady
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dialcly before them, aud with much decision
aud independence of manner. said
Gonurmcu1 ifniy spn 10 a traitor to HE
country, he merits the heaviest punishment
the Rw can iuaitt- though a. father can
not credit this diaboIical ruuior-uy son h
not Ia the house, satisfy yourselves, however
hy making dIjeont search Heaven kuows
! would not screen the guilty, Il
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ll4t. AL iels .!iasi..-ia .e.-1 l.----.--
/ likc Light nnd shade upon a waving field,
y c'''p'sji5 f1,}a other, when thNnying clouds
NoN hide aul nov roycai The .un.r
Gcraldinc's departure, though sudden, was
not unexpected to Lieut.. NJ
The evening previous to her departure
was passed in the society of her aflianced Low
Ter.
lntcrchangcs Of thought and feeling, aud
assurances OF continued regard though sep
aratcd from each other, were mutually oN-
pressed.
/ Still clouds of uncertainty would ever and
anon fit across the imagination Of Licnt. NJ.
1dnd ne resolved 10 return Immediately 10 New
York and unbosom his every thought to
the Gcneral,and abide by his decision, which
would forever seal his fate for happiness or
-ttti--rr- Iv ntcurvttuEiy put thiE resolution
into effect, and in two days arrived at the
metropolis. As soon as he had procured com
Portable lodgings, aud found himself in the
retirement of his own reeml he began 10 re-
fleet with regard to the best mode oracquaint-
ing Geraldine of his arrival
Allcr little hesitation, he, concluded 10
address note privately to hGr by his SER
want whom he strictly enjoned TO pass the
mansion and watch his opportunity TO see
Miss Geraldine, then handing him splendid
scarf which she had embroidered with gold he
said, when you SEQ Miss Geraldine look in
the direction where you arc, waive the scarf
gently, then hold it carelessly over your
shoulders.
Thc'scrvant obeyed his orders and Geral-
dine knew the signal as it Ind been so made
on previous occasion. She walked hastily
TO the outer gate, aud received the note say
ing in a low voice. come this evening at o.
clock,
Who Gan describe the sensations, the min
gled emotions which for moment seized this
beautiful, this innocent, and lovely being
Alphouzo is indeed here, she murmured, -
must hasten to my room & know the cause
of this sudden determination.
She broke the seal, and road ---.
CoLUMnrA HoTEL, Thursday morning.
My Dear Geraldiaei am near .yo,l--
breathe the same air, but csnuot see
You until have some conversation with
your father--speak frankly to him, tell him
all, and intercede for your devoted lover.
] should be most happy to see him tomor-
row at 10 o'clock.
Your unhappy
aALPHoNZo. 4
Now was Geraldino's DECISION and firmness
of character TO be brought into action. She |
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TIL h GALE D0NIA n.
ny a. @. CHADWICK.

1El'M~-i l'u pnr anuun. " paiI within the
rfar s40o, II payment ba do.uy~l beyond tln
uuf ~ Flp-I iit,nutrued mrl alI w~arapr,
a.c pliI, otcoptni ihe option pfrlo puhlIshrr
ApvrIIsrsENts iH.ru'd on thg u.uHI price.
Transient eAyorlitneait must pa pud T. iH nd-
vuor Aivruifenenr should beuarkol tlIr NUM-
her uf tIul o. ba hrcrcii piheru sr th'y win Doc
ontnlni until frhd 'nr nt tho option pf -Ae pub
iithlr,l nll shalla'i accordingly.
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Bring nowcr-, ffcsh flowers fur thc bride 10 wear
They were born to blu.h Ia her shining hair;
bring 0oNcrs for the locks OF the fair Young bride. A."
The glorious sun rose In all his majesty
and beauty from his rosy couch which the
sable mantle of night had spread on his rad-
ant face.
The atmosphere breAthed only fragrance
and purity, while the busy hum of the city
was hushcd intoNsilcncc and tranquility A.
the Church Of ST. Peters with the organs
deep toned NOTES poured forth her harmoni-
OTIS strains OF heavenly, and -o,il-in-Iriring
music.
Il was bridal morn. The 1cccy clouds,
wrcathed in their suow-white drapcry, were
gliding through the sky. The birds were
caroling thcir swcetcst Laws, aud all respond
ed to the lovers call.
Geraldine, the flower Of Manhattan was
adorned for the festive scene, she was to be-
united To her young hearts first drcam-hcr
beloved Alphonzo
Around the sacred chanccl, knclt the hap
py lovers and their attendants, and close at
hor side stood her dear father 10 give his
sanction to the holy rite.
Lieut. NJ. never knew a proudcr moment
His heart was full OF ecstacy aud delight.
His rival was there, who had clNndcstinely
sought to destroy hi. brightest anticipations
when hc could not have the slightest -hapos
of being beloved 10y Geraldine.
Kate and Louise stool near their beautiful
sis.--. ""l gnzed at her in her bridal attirc,
with feelings of oxultation and delight Still
the Failing tear would sparkle ever and anon
on their -blushing checks, as dew upon the
rose of morn. Aud - shade of sadness wax
on their youthful brows,for thcyrchected that
''fiur place was now by anothcrs side"
Aunt Nanny too was there. and waA hownl
at the sacred shrine, offering an humble pc
ttion to the Author of every blessing, thai
peace and happiness might encircle the paths
of these devoted lovers
But where is the mothor2 Yes Me moth
en- ? who was once the pride, and joy of the
united family.
Confined to a darkcned chamber by the
hand of disease and mental imbecilityl She
was impercepdbly fastening TO the tomb.
Her son William was with hor to comfort,
and 20 amuse her, and was relating to her the
particulars of Gcradine's marriage.
But whore was Charles The once inno-
cent and beloved son and brother? Charles
where was he?
lie never returned-his life, for several
years, would have been forfeited, and the re-
Elections of home only serving to render his
wrctchedness the more insupportable, he
finally plunged into the vortex OF dissipation !
and forgot "his country, home and friends"
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~
"l.nb.cucc -.' ran.our cc qnI c.t au cyu !, ycat,
u eiani lc ne Ll, u nllninc lc gmnd.g
DO YOU not recollect dearest Nphonyo,our
hrstmcrtng, and who gave me an introduc-
ton 20 youf
lc', certainly, Geraldine, Capt. J. Of the
rLe'ant,
DO You not rccolcct too, that be twas my
.lAA2r.l4 llrlirRr aud tia - ua-4e much
dieonoortrd vhcnovor you approached "a. {.
w. "cr'.'.nc, saw hy considered me as
ms rival aud intended 20 be if the 20 s
were propliion, Why, that oonceitcd fup
ha. r"' been trying 70 in'rr" ''e'
suspect 1t, said Gcni.nr III. visits are
becoming AcrN lrcgucut AZ rlthcr's and Lou
'so write mo that he outcr,aus yer, hugh
opinion Of him, and from some conversation
had wih father the evening previous TO my
departure, ! think Capt il. your secret en-
-4il.A-
Bl the god, if / do not punish hin, the
assns,in a thrust in the dark,
Do not allow Yourself 10 he so much cxcit-
ed, Nlphonzo hc not rash.
Itis MOI rashncs., Geraldine, he is my yoro-
tiH,d friend, and il he proves trcacherous
by heavens he shall snflrr Tho ,c,,I,,., H.,
not l.e alarmed b. ,.,,,,;,,,,,J -, ,i,, ,.,,,
which was within hi, own tr.n,hIcJ Win -
motion.
I fear have couse FIR alarm ArnLo,.o
for all that have said is founded ON susnic-
ION and you take il 81, .o,;o,.l,
T,ll m, then. C;.raldin,. ,yb,, ,,,, ;uc,r II,
this from
W.u IN lc candid Alr,on,o cl,hor ,,,,,s-
toned me conccrpinr m, f,,urc rrosnoc,s
my rlans SO II. sr,lo :, ,ba li,,h.,u.
terms oC yonr chor,rlcr-b,t ,y,. ,,n,y;II;n,,
that sho,,ld ,.,,,,.. ;,,,r, my
tsxr-.- NJ ,,,.rV,.,,t.
For momont s;Icnco orsrod
-irbcn as If ,,y,cnr inc, f.,,,,, J.,,,,, J., ..;I
In a subT1ed voice, fTc1 v6nr f57bor : ~
noscd to nv su;t is bo9
oh ma ;nJocd Al,bor,o h,,,
For boovo,,s s,tc Cor,I1;,, n.h, do .,.,.
G,Itcr , Tb,t GoorG,I 5,,, n,,. do.,;n,. ,oI
cd
M II i nat Won oro ,n,. f.s. .J ,.
ch,,o. co,,,,,,s,. .,.,,u..,Ic -, ~,
all '
Geraldine. then with tbof natyc,to. do e.-
cinating at all times in her character. .ocounin-
ted her lover with the whole convcrs,t;or
with her fathcr-and oddct--bnt AN. onx-
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v B PALMER. 30 au'aargad 10 rrrciyo Advor-
t.emeuts snd Subscriptions Of h'- Onco' ir ho--
ton, Naw fark, and rhIiais'phIn PtIIIN-
Gll.L. i' h,u authorized ~ do the same lor ur Zoo
hus'1u,
o. Lc.tc, ptho ili,or in order to receive at
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CHAPTER Al
Loves son sympathy imparts
That tender rapture OF ldolight
That beats In titttlixldel Laa,.i-. -

With a sad heart did Geraldine fly to her
chamber on bidding farewell to Alphonzo.
and there, communing in'silente and in grief
with him whom her heart acknowledged as
possessing her deepest affection, did sho pass
many wax eiul hours.
Ater much agitation of mind and manv
conflicting emotions, her plan was arranged.
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LOR pnlNTlMG.

W4 NDHILiS, ELINKS, CIRDS, Hc &c.,
rrut,d in tbr urpir,t p-is,ar at gA. r.iat.-s,l-a
On.pe,
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Your unhappy

"HLFIfUNLO'
Now was Geraldino's dgcision and irmness
of character to be brought into action. She
knew now that there could be- no delay--al-
fairs tnust now come TO a crisis.
Although but few days had passed since
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Tho officers prreri'ing by the uoblc aud
c2uliJ manner OF the General tlot hc knew
nothing OF their business, looked at each 9th
err, then at the ladi,,. aud then at the u,scon-
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Il was a bridal morn. The 1cccy clouds,
wrcathed in their snow-white drapcry, were
gliding through the Shy. The birds were
cAroling their sweetest LAYS, and all respond
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NUIlW, T1l 10 siW lbrm mol, I0l ,iccU'l
wa. hc crrro~trd with ~" ,aiu',d ',liors o..
was about ,o romnu,acatc 10 hi. father to be-
obscrgant Of any object around dim.
What do those gouticmen wish, said the
Gmoml in o,jm and diguidcd tone your
Hu,nqss, Pcntlcmcu? am ready to serve
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MILITARY BOUNTY LAND.
Presumption Rights.

GENERAL LAND OFFICE. March 81 1851.
| N order that the liberal views OF Congress- in
passing the Act Of 18th September 1880 granting Bounty
LAND o certain officers and soldiers who have been in
a 70 s be Rs s oo
sble in obtaining the benefits granted the gratitude of
hardy and enterpsns settlers on the
Public Lands the fruits Of their industry prvaons the
That public notice be given TO all settlers on Public
Rg as ME-
O m a snd % as required by the Pempon
rights and prevent interference by the location of these
Be ia 81 %sI he
an affidavit as to whether said land improved and
the hands d the Land Officers least forty days ii at the
with presumption claims otherwise, the warrants will be
returned to this office for patenng bnt if there such in
reference new location will be made.
Wansn'ees can locate their their presmp
&c Mssti hs 81 Ma aD MSsss @
price of the land is than dollar and twenty five
Of The land and he By the Warrant e
tmatng the warrant at 81 Is per No presumption rights
along the routes Of railroads canals:
When application is made to this office BY the
locate the warrant the applicant should the Land
WISHES sef osso or Or tract on which he
would be well egnae several Others in The order in which
they are DESIRED that in the tract first selected shall
other, which vacant 6out further delay In these
Soe the affidavit Of the applicant taken before officers
mentioned in the warrant must the application
made The District LAND oce @s's WHERE aeh a Gy
plcaon made by the Attorney. Guardian Executor
the evidence duly certified. of their authority to act must
also accompany the application.
BY clause in LIST Section Of the Act making appropra
tons for the support OF the Government the fiscal year
ending 5Uth June 1853, approved Sd March, 1851 enacted
that warrant for bounty Land under the of 18Th
Sepiem6e so or by virtue Of any Other Act of Congess
into market and then subject private entry so that
no land San be located under the Bounty Land of 18th
September 1850. any other law granting Bounty Land
except that which bad been proclaimed and offered sale
apl9 law6w ]. BUTTERFIELD. Commissioner.