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GROCERIES AT LOW PRICES
~ We have ON hand general assortment of well
selected GROCERIES, among them some prime
Laguayra, hio, Cuba and Java COFFEE. which we
to call and examine our stock even should they not
conclude to purchase. Please give us a trial. We
charge nothing for looking.
BARKSDALE, STOVALL CO.,
mn Il No. Q, 18th street.
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~ Snow fell at Charlottesville Wednesday,
deep enough 10 cover the surface.
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FITS ON THE FOLLOWING
~ points can be obtained at all times by apply
ing to ADAM'S& CO.'S Express Office, No A. i4th
street, under Exchange Hotel
PARIS, SAN FRANCISCO,
ANTWERP, HAVRE
BREMEN, HAMBURG,
GLASGOW, BRUSSELS
DOVER, MELBOURNE
FRANKFORT ON-THE- MAINE
Also, Sight Drafts, for any amount which are CASH
ed at any Bank in the United Kingdom of Great Br.
tain, and grant Letters of Credit in England nego
table in any part of America.
i'll. McDONOUGH,
fe lift Acct
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NEW FURNITURE STORE,

NEW FURNITURE STORE,
On 18TH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY
r. CARTWRIGHT keeps constantly on
- hand large assortment of new and second
hand FURNlTURE, consisting in part ofWardrobes,
steads, Beds Marble Centre Tables, Rocking Chairs,
Tables Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Clocks &C..
NH % 3m*
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"ANTED-A tirst-rate CHAMBERMAID,
w who assist in Washing and Ironing
None but that can come well recommended as
to character and qualifications, will answer Apply
to WINSTON l. POWERS,
NH Cor. Gary and Pearl sts
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pY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to
ID me, as Trustee, by WIN. C. Walthsl, bearing
date on the 18th day Of the present month"; and re.
corded in the Hastings Court Office, of the city Of
Richmond, for the benefit of Toler L Cook shall
sell at public auction, ON TUESDAY, 18th day OF
this month. the hour of12 o'clock at the coopers
shop of said Walthal the South side OF the BASIN
his entire stock of Flour Barrel Timber, consisting OF
Slaves, Headings and Hoop poles.
Also, all the Coopers' Tools, in said shop
Terms cash.
GEORGE w. RANDOLPH, Trustee.
Sale to be conducted by ToLER Cook, Aucts
NH q t.s&
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BY PULLIAM & DAVIS.
CPLENDID FURNITURE FOR s.

SPLENDID FURNITURE FOR SALE
~ AT AUCTION.-The subscriber is declining
housekeeping, and will sell at public auction. on
TUESDAY, the 18th inst at 10 o'clock, the whole
of his Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting
Of Dining Room and Psrlor Furniture, complete;
handsome Recess and Mantle Glasses; Room and Stair
Carpets; beautiful Chamber Furniture, &c. Also,
one splendid rosewood Piano.
The above Furniture is of the best quality and has
been well kept
TERMs-All sums under 500, cash; over 800, four
months credit, for approved endorsed negotiable
notes. BENJAMIN DAVIS.
Ladies who may wish to view the Furniture,
respectfully requested to call the day previous to
the sale.
NH 15-eotds pIIITIAM A. DAVIS Aurfa
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"a DOLLARS REWARD will b

IN DOLLARS REWAkD.-l VIII pay
eJU the above reward for the delivery 70 me, 1t
INV factory, opposite the Danvilie Railroad Depot
for NEGRO MAN named JAMES BURWELL.
hired of Mr. Lewis Hill, agent for Aiss Barbara n
Page, of Gloucester county, Virga James 10 about
feet inches high, brown complexion, good address
and polite when spoken to. He has been absent
since Monday 9th inst. ~ !
NH l4-2wA J. s. WALKER. =
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WANTED-By White Female, stu
w alton az Chambermad, or as Cook and Washer
for q small family. Apply at this office.
NH 4-lIk
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FUTURE DAYS.


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
BROAD AND FIRST STREETS, FOR SALE
At AuCTIoN.-.will be sold on THURSDAY, the
5oth day OF March. 1854, upon the premises, COM
mencins st Il O'clock that valuable Real Estate on
the north side OF Broad and east line of First sts
now In the occupancy of Christopher Brown and
others The Lot fronts Broad street go feet and
runs back on First IT. - feet, and has upon IL two
brick stores in front and several brick tenemeuts
first street viii DO divided, according to plan
and survey 70 be seen at the office of the auctioneer
TERMs-One- fourth cash. balance at l. and q
deed. -
paid by the purchasers.
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STTUATION WANTED-As Salesman
~ in Tailoring or Clothing establishment by
person who has had several years experience in that
business in this city, and can command good trade.
Address box SLAP o. NH q St*
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JOB AND CARD PRINTING.

II The DISPATCH JOB OFFICE, on Gsverno
Street. hiss the largest and best assortment of CARDS
ever in this city, and is prepared to do this descrp-
ton of PRINTING on reasonable terms as else
where in the city, well as every other kind of
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING. Call and see
specimens.
~ Plain and fancy CARDS for ssIs &. AR
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VOMMISSI11NFF'S S1TE On u .-,,,v

-, - AND LOT. ON CLAY, BETWEEN 18TH Am
18th 81 hEETS by virtue of o decree Of the CT.
curt Court OF Chancery for the city of Richmond nro
nouneed on the 5d Of February 1884 in the case Of
sIansiin against Attorney General, &c. shall, a.
public auction on the premises on FRIDAY the 24tf
day OF March. 1854, at O'clock p. M If fair III not
between 18th and 18th streets. of which Syiyester
Connor died seized fronting 17t feet on the south
side OF Clay street, running back 100 feet ~s,5lH
TERMS: One-half cash, balance at 6 months for r1e
gotiabe note. and title retained till note IL paid and
a conveyance directed by the Court 3 13.'F5'l
ma II Is r. RTJRNS Cor,r -
Sale conducted by GoDDrN & ApPERsoN, Aucts
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WANTED wish to hire, for the re-
mainder of the year, male dinin groom SER
Want, of good character
NH 81 ED. D. EACHO
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QS0 CORDS OAK q PINE WOO
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Fol

- BALE AT AUCTlON.-As trustees IN CaPs-
John NJ Sheppard, . deed Of the 9TH Deer, is55
duly recorded In Richmond Hustinss Court We shall
the sxth day OF April 1884 commencing at 10 o,ck,
At bis residepcs ON the east line Of 3d. between Clay
and Leigh streets, all his Household Furniture, con-
sisting Of the usual variety.
TERMs-AIl suma under $50, cash; over that amt
months credit for approved endorsed negotiabie
paper. W. GODDIN. }Trnst.e.
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SAMUEL d. DENOON, Bell and Brass
~ Founder, on Main, between 9th and 9th Streets
Richmond, Va continues to carry on the above bu-
siness in all its various branches.
BELLS for churches, ships, railroads. taverns, and
all kinds OF House Bells, made to order.
From the large number of Bells that have made
in the last 20 years. and their superior tone and
lily, can my friends that they are equal to
any made in this country. l shall always keep on
hand regular supply of all kinds of BELLS, &c.
% All kinds of REPAIRING in the Brass Foun.
dry Business promptly attended to. Bell Brass and
all the various kinds OF Metallic Castings, done at the
shortest notice and the lowest rates
b The highest price paid for OLD COPPER
and BRASS. fe e5-9rn*
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BY GODDTN APPERsON. -------
VALUABLE TENEMENT ON THE

AMI NORTH SIDE OF MAIN, BETWEEN 1Tn
TTnN NEW s,y STREETS, FOR SALE AT AUC.
the Der WI III be sold on FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
;ns a. ~ 1884, upon the premises commenc-
O'Clock that very valuable granite front re-
i4th .n5 M .ne north line of Main street. between
can Sa,aon streets, now occupied as the "Ameri
snn, H. ane improved at cost Of about A4o0d ana
rs location to the business parts Of the citv +
snnnu, very valuable. 1t rents for Ss50 per
E.ksMs.one-fcurth cash; balance at 6. u ana 10
nv .o5 negotiable notes. interest added, secured
mhH GODDIN L APPERsou AZ.
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WANTED-Two Journeymen s "A SH
w MAKERS and one DOOR MAKER, at the
Factory
NH 81 1w MILES AMBLER.
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WANTED-A YOU T H to stay in
w Shoe store. One that can come well recon-.
mended may hear of good situation. Address Box
1876, post paid. One from the country preferred.
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WANTS.,

WANTED-TO hire or purchase, good
w COOK, WASHER and IRONER. For one
that will suit fair price will be given. Apply my
residence, corner Of Leigh and I'd streets to g.
MILES, opposite the Columbian Hotel.
NH 2i-2awts E. J. CRUMP.
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DERFUMES AND FANCY SOAP.-A
l. lot of superior PERFUMES and Fancy SOAPS
WILDE sold at my office, by auction, ON SATURDAY
morning commencing at 10 o'clock, for the benefit
of ali whom it may concern.
NH asst T. JEFFERSON PEYTON.
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.
THE CAMPBELLS ARE COMING !

.HIY. THE old and original CAMP
8I-Sf BELL MINSTRELS have the honor to an
Ns4zX nounce to the ladies and gentlemen of the
- city of Richmond that they will open as
above. The pro gramme will consist o fnew SONGS,
CHORUSES, OPERATE BURLESQUES, DAN.
CES, BURLESQUE QUAKERS, and their popular
Burlesque ITALIAN OPERA.
For particulars, bills of the day.
Tickets 5 cents.
Doors open at 81; commence at precisely.
NH latf DR.. +. A. JONES. Agent.
~ Richmond daily papers will please copy.
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CRATES AND FENDERS.-Five hun.

CRATES AND FENDERS.-Five hun
~ dred Ensmeled CRATES and TENDERS for
sale at reduced prices.-The subscriber has for sale
the largest stock of CRATES and TENDERS ever
before offered for sale in this city, of his own manu-
facture. The Crates embrace all the various kinds
and patterns such as square topped Gothic, Liptic
Circle, &c, with beautiful rounding Tenders Sum
Pieces, &C., to match.
Orders for Crates, Tenders, &C., from town and
country, punctualy attended to and carefully packed
Merchants purchasing to sell again will be supplied
counts of, or cash by Wholesale
Apply at my Bell aud Brass Foundry, on Main, be-
tween 9th and 9th sts., Richmond, Va.
te 25Sm* SAMUEL d. DENOON.
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GUANO, PLASTER AND OTHE r
~ MANUBES.-As the above named articles are
transported the Virginia Central Railroad at yery
low rates notice is hereby given that they will only
be received at the Depot and transported at such
times may suit the convenience of the company
BY order of the Board
E. III. GILL; Supt.
Richmond, FEBRUARY 2, 1854. feS-2m
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40 ACRES OF VALUABLE WOOD
~ LAND, ABOUT TWO AND HALF
RUN ROAD VIII be sold on MONDAY, the Sd of
April 1854, at u O'Clock NJ in front of Henrico
d 81 ,ss EAST of R o auaD,e POO
Stoney Run Road, adjoining the lands of Mrs Glib.
son, r. III. Payne and others. A plat of which can
be seen at our Office
TERMS: Onefourth cash balance at4, and II
months for negotiable notes, interest adds and title
retained till last note is paid.
NH % GODDIN APPERSON Aucts
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E'ARM WAGON FOR SALE.-The sub
Il scrber has for sale first-rate FARM WAGON
which he will sell low. For terms, apply to Mr.
Thos. j. White, at his shop Main, between 23d
and Oath streets or to the subscriber at Messrs Alex
Mott l. Co.'s auction house.
NH % lwF P LARJIS
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WANTED wish to hire, for the ba.
w lance Of the year good COOK, white or blk
NH % ED. D. EACHO.
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FURNITURE, &c, FOR SALE.-On
Il WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, the Goth March,
1854 at O'clock M will be offered at auction the
the residence of Col c. Q. Tompkins, near the west.
ern limits of the city
Also, two superior Cows. Cart, Harness. &C.
TERMs--All sums under $50 cash; over that amount
months credit for approved endorsed negotiable pa
per
NH 81 GODDIN IL APPERSON. Aucts
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IRON BOILER FOR SALE. We have
Il hand, IRON BOILER, IS horse power
which has been in about IL months and cost
$3.50; which we will sell for $500.
NH % 1w JONES l. HARDWOOD
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-28

MILITARY CONVENTION AT FoSDA.-The Veterans
Of the War Of 1884, numbering thirty-two men, off,
Gers and privates from New-York arrived here this
morning BY steamboat, and quartered at Stanwix
Hall. They were en- route for Fonda, to attend the
Convention to-day. They are fne-looking body OF
old men, although some Of them number over
,hreescore and ten years. The officers were in full
uniform. while the prvates wore black frock coats
and pants, ordinary black hat with cockade on one
side leather belts and side-arms. Although the OIL
cers were not in possession of perfect roll OF the
members Of the company, yet through their aid we
were enabled TO get nearly perfect list, as follows:
Gen. Storms, Capt. Taylor, Capt. j. W. Anderson
Cant. William Buttree, Sergesnt-MaJor Gamble
Major w. b. Jones, Lieut.. A. Daily, Jr., Lieut. Henry
Reele. Lieut.. GOuge, Lieut. St. John, S. b. Fox
John Alwsise, II. A. Sporlot, A Craig, A. Miller, b.
p. Gsutier, James Henery, VIM. Corbiere, Thomas
Greene. L. W. Ryckman, Louis Mead, John j. DAILY,
VIM. Halton, Emile Guildesubesu, Joseph Wood
Robert Hadly, John Armes, William Wilson, Henry
A. Chsrick Thomas Stuart John Izod, Benjamin
Forbes. They LEFT in the a O'Clock express train,
sepers.e train having been provided for them by tne
.rperintebdent Of the road. In the same train were
serersl old soldiers, but we were unable TO learn
The name Of but one who has been faithful reader
M The Journal from the day Of its first publcation
We alluce 70 COl. L.. D. Sanneio Vi HOmc, w
County, who was also on his way to Fonda 10 take
nan in the Convention. In the War oflsl2 he held
rantains commission, and took part in the engage
mrnt AZ Osvege. -Four military companies len tnn
CITY this morning to participate in the military ds
NAV al Fonda The Worth Guard, under the com
msad Of Cspt. Bryan, accompanied BY Cooke bras
hsrd and the Continentals Capt. Monroe, with mar
tai music left in the same train with the 'etefsns
The scotch Light Infantry, under the command OF
Capt Ellis and the Albany Republican ArTrnery.
Capt Fredendal, accompanied by jones' So,ues
= dsIiehtfu grand military display, such as never
bsfors seen .. Fonda, viii take place 70 Day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-28

The Rev. DIR. Adams of Boston replies with some
yigor to the letter on Slavery Of Mr.. Henry WISE
That gentleman had said that Mr.. Adams had no more
business TO care for another mans slave than for his
OK or his ass and on this senfmen. DR.. A. comments
a. follows:
.eems more like the spirit and feelings Of some other
order beings than You Sir and We and thar race are
ing 10 the bar Of God where your question will be
answered behalf of the Of your slaves by Their Redeem
kingdom of heaven against them what viii you do when God
seth up when he viseth what shall you answer HIM
be that YOU will reject upon question and consent that
ali your fellow n will should aid the efforts which you
and the South are we'll able make and In very many
r tops are making 10 benefit the Of slaves We
must Dot with your private relations to those slaves
hut you have acquired such property in that race 10
diminish orr obligations and with regard the
race A. fellow heirs OF future endless rstributions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-28

ANOTHER "BAsD OF FREEMEs" OFF FOR KANSAS.
One hundred and thirty stawart sons of the North,
from Massachusetts, and New. York, proceeded west
ward this morning on their way to Kansas. They
ers and will enter the Territory two hundred strong
The party which passed through this city was com
posed mostly Of young men-vigorous, enterprlsing
and determined They will scatter the seeds OF Free
dom bro adcast over the vast Territory into which
they are about to enter. They bear with them the
PRAYERS and good wishes Of millions of true men.
Prosperity attend them IAlb. Eve. Jour. Sept. 81.
A CHINESE AMERICAN CITnEs.-To.dsy, there
was issued at the State Department passport for
Young Wing, Esq, who has just graduated at Yale
gentleman Of hne talents and great learning for his
age and has been eight years among US. He is about
returning to China to his friends for the first
time Washington Star Goth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-28
REMARKABLE SPRING DISCOVERY
WATER IN WHICH THE BODY WILL NOT
SINK.

We have been allowed to make the following inter-
estng extracts from the unpublished journal OF Mr. 5.
n. Carvsho, artist, of his journey from Great Salt
Lake to Los Angeles, through the Csjon Pass:
MUDDY RIVER CpfP, May 2s, 1854.
At about o'clock p. NJ the order was given TO MI
ND the water cans a. were about TO commence our
tourney over the dreaded tornado, OF slxty miieo
without water grass. Immediately all nands weru
employed in supplying themselves with watsf-enes5
vessel that could possibly contain hquia Jo a+s &
for that purpose-canteens, bottles, cans, Aess, "
At clock having harnessed up our h9rSes ant 'ai
died our mules, we were on the rosa "uicn iea
through loose sandy and stony ravIne. ~ "s very
heavy, and tried the mettle OF our onoy
animals We travelled thus for eleven mhes, anu
then gradually ascended the table land on hsroer
and better road cool north vino tempered he neat
of the atmosphere, and we c9nlInFe our JouIney
through this sterile country untii mani9n "hen we
halted and refreshed our animals with water from our
After rest of three hours we resumed our Journey
and nv 10 clock A. n. we had crossed this dreaded
desert without any accident to our wagons or animals
Nc canned on narrow stream Of dehciousiy cool
a. about twelve to eighteen inches wide, which
distributes itself above half a mile lower down in a
ynesSow covered with iuxuriant grasses. This camp
ground il called by the SpaDards Las Vegas. Once
more we had plenty of grass for our stgued animals,
and we determined to rest here for the day. During
our Journey we passed number of deserted wagons,
chairs tables, &c An oxtrsin from Little Salt Lake
had preceded about ten days. and 1t was not diff
cult 10 follow their trail for in the space of hour
counted the putrid csrcasses OF nineteen oxen and
horses-what lesson to those who venture on such Q
journey unadvisedly and unprepared The strong
north wind which blew all day raised cloud Of dust
which almost blinded me, although had goggles and
green veil to protect my eyes; however the delight.
ful and refreshing water Of this oasis soon purned
me; and feel now having crossed the desert break
tasted and bathsd much more comfortable, both men
tally aad physically The acacia is the only tree on
this stream.
May Cove remained at camp all day yesterday,
and al 10 this morning on the road 20 Co'n On
wood Springs some twenty miles distant, where We VIZ
find water and grass; and then viii commence Jour
aey over another desert Of ffty-fve mules; we ,oI-
lowed up this little stream for aooss tntes @Aes'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-28
INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER IN PHIL
ADFI.PHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, Sept. ", 1913,
AT the Coroners examination into the cause OF tne
,ourder of the Frepchman who killet at a small
hotel in Docket yesterday, II was proved that no
pstol had been used but the skull had been driven In
by round blunt instrument
cent the letters A. f. on the stockings in red marking
cotton His clothing is apparently all OF French man
nfscture. His hat was made by Davy JENNIE, Rue
ST. Hopore, Paris. Upon his arm was marked ous'
of Napoleon. No weapon was found upon tue prem
ees. l.,
The State Fair attracted an immense crowd to-day.
II was estimated that fifty thousand persons visited IL
The vehicles were so numerous as TO MI the en'ie
,ood through the grounds a rrile and half long.
trial of the speed the horses made on the course
This afternoon and the Judge will award the premiums
on Friday. The cattle show is superior to any ever
collected together on any previous occasion. Inc
horses are the best the country can produce An au-
dress will be delivered on Friday.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.

-. plspsteh 70 The ~ " Tribune
| WAsBIsGroS, Wednesday, Sept %, 1884,
| The President and Cabinet have been anxiously
,,,idering the Greytown affair, and have finally de-
| uiped to send Mr.. Wheeler, who is now here, to
Ak into the business. II il not yet determined
,be,ber he will 20 in frigate or by steamer.
| The President certainly will aot send Commander
oTns. lie approves his course, but thinks that his
sum to Greytown would aggrsvate matters. This
formation is FROM authentic source, and is per-
city reliable.
The meeting at the City Hall to-day of the true
dends Of civil and religious liberty was the largest
nd most enthusiastic Of any that has ever been heid
lere ..
Resolutions were passed and adopted that America
the home Of the oppressed of whatever name creed
" nation. but that Americans should rule the
country. .r
The meeting was called set of to that OF FIN
3sy last the call for which intmated that civil and
osiieious liberty was in danger in this city.
Sirorg ground was taken by the speakers on account
n 80 many Government officers taking part in II.
Perfect order maintained throughout the pro-
needipes and the Nene was eElivened by bonfres
rockets and music.
The demonstration shows the relative strength Of the
Know Nothings in this city. Two or three thousand
persons were present and entire uDanmity prevalld
Davidson King late Surveyor-General Of California
i found to be defaulter 10 the Government in the
fum Of s25, 900.
The War Department will send large number of
recruits to Texas and the southwestern ports about the
ist Of November.