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BRIDGEwATER MINERAL PAINT.


The subscribers deem necessary to notify the public THAI
they the Sole Agents fer the sale of the
PAINT for the States Of louisiana Alabama Mississippi and
Texas Those wanting the Brdgewaer are recommended 10
send their orders direct in ordering through uer
chants purchase t
tins notify the public fur
water Paint It is within the positive knowledge Of The Agents
that vsous mineral substances have bean sold this to
parties Doth IN and ont OF the city the Bridgewaer Mineral
ard thus the hrdgewaer liable be condemned merits
Of other mineral paints This persisted in may seriously
affect the interests of the Company ee
Indispensable for their protectou
G. @. B0GERT & Co. ~ Camp street,
soe Agents iof the staas Of Louisiana Alabama Msssp
@oa tsaAs ty59 2p9
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.~ -. SWOEEeez'S -.
Who with alarm their children wasting away and becom
ing ses feverish and dbated consequence of the pre-
of in the stomach bowels all the
trouble Immediately, by administering
-'. WINERS CANADIAN VERMIFUGE,
which discharges them without PAIN and leaves the digestive
organs vigorous condition. There mineral ingredient
in this preparation. ~ p.
Be particular and remember the Winer's Canadian
Vermfuge This the only article that be depended
Remember this. Prepared only by
4.. -.. j. WRIGHT g. CO.,
fe4 2p6t Nos. q and Isl Charres street N. o.
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Boots, Shoes and Es0gG7as.

... AT WHOLESALE . s.ag
Now landing ship Norfolk and in store general asort
ment of BOOTS, SHOES, BROGANs, HATS, CAPS etc.
Plantations supplied with prime DITCHING BOOTS, Russell
BOOTS, BROGANs WOOL, MEXICAN PALM LEAF,
STRAW and CAMPEACHY HATS, Mt the lowest market
..a ".. .'.' FROST & CO.,
jyl3 2p&W .s. .~. 10 Magazine street.
IT,. HATS, CAPS, etc.,
. .... AT WHOLESALE.
We constantly receiving general assortment of Silk Fur.
Cashmere Panama Ieghorn, Straw, Palm Leaf Mexican and
Wool HATS ut the &c., si
LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
FROST e. CO.,
jyl3 2p&W 10 Magazine street.
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Steamboat Departures This Day.
LOWER A3JSsJGSTPpJ

ra5 --s- 49, g5%sG
& LOWER MISSISSIPPI
Magnolia, Thomasson master, T. B. Smith, l2 New
Levee street, agent.
Princess Holmes MASTER, at O'Clock Carroll Prtchard Co.,
Union Row, 10 Caronlele street, agents. A. s..E
H. r. W. Hill, Newell, MASTER o'clock R. Nixon Ca
rondelet street, agent.
TENNESSEE RIVER.
Midas Brown, master, Mt O'Clock. Lewis snapp & Co.. 81
e Front street, agents. .s-..s,s. a.. ia u .-.z
OHIO RIVER.
Yorktown Scott master, at 5oclock j. f. Hyde Co, &c
Poydras street. agents.
Antelope Brown, MASTER at o'clock Bettcron keefe, %
Tchoupitouas street, agents. --.=
OUACHITA RIVER. e..
Camden Jennings, master o'clock E. Concry, md
Front street, and Elliott Co.. Is New Levee agents.
Judah Touro Smith, muster, o'clock L. Snapp Co.. 81
Front street, agents. WIG
Atlanta, Briggs MASTER at o'clock P. NJ Muse Mae, q
Tchoupitouas street, agents.
RED RIVER. .-.-l..Gf
Pelican Ashton master at o'clock p " Muse staet q
Tchoupitoulas street agents. 49,
ATCHAFALAYA RIVER.
Union, Forg, master, at O'Clock. f" .$
ALABAMA RIVER. ..ma@4.... ,
Post Boy Roberts, MASTER at O'Clock Lewis snapp Co. 81
Front street, agents.
----@+-sNas-s~---
T'NEe1egSaee s--- V'9E eaeEi1ees.
THE NEWEST SELECTED STYLES MADE EXPRESSLY
ST. VALENTINES DAY,
FOUR TEENTH or FEBRUARY, 1856,
For sale by
EEMdDSs~ M vW TMMElH1z
a los CANAL STREET.
comprises every variety of style. Call ntme
choice The best in time to mail to distant parts at
fe5 2p3t los CANAL STREET
.5s. .EteaD Orleans
STATIONERS' WAREHOUSE,
6U CAMP STREET.. 0O
TO STEAMBOAT CLERKS, CAPTAINS AND STRANGERS,
and all who may have orders for STATIONERY CHEAP
PUBLICATIONS, Standard Publications, Law and Medical
Works. Prints, Music Reviews and Rare Old Works,
always have their orders supplied by leaving the
T. .e5f T.. lat THE
NEW ORLEANS sTATIONERSs WAREHOUSE,
EMPORIUM ofsTANDARD LITERATURE,
No. 60 Camp street.
Here every effort will be exerted fill all orders that may be
entrusted me- thus saving time and trouble those who
spend but day two in the city.
J. B. STEEL,
Law Publisher, Bookseller and Staoner
fed 2p3t 05~o,-. No 60 Camp street.
Received.
NDBsWMS aaE wv ~ 2s
CLOTHIERS.
CORNER CAMP AND COMMON STREETS.
'.n under the City Hotel,)
Have just received per arrivals from the North large
addition to their usual large stock of
Fine Fashionable Clothing,
= -Comprising-
OVER COATS,
DRESS COATS 49,. .a.
AND FROCK COATS
OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION.
Together with choice selection of
EVENING VESTS AND SHAWLS,
to which they invite especial attention. fe4 2pl2t
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Eiaeefes : LSseegaS - KS1aeBes
P. A. EBRARD,

"a
10 CANAL STREET, 41C
The subscriber has the pleasure of informing his friends and
the public that ho has just opened an invoice of
LIN e N S,
Consisting part of full A. wide IRISH LINEN and
twenty yards, warranted;
case superior LINEN CAHBRIS
do LINEN CAMBRIA HANDkERCHIEFs from 81 mp
do Superior LINEN PIATIII,As, from IS to SIS
do lO-4, III and 124 LINEN sdEETINGS.
of which he will sell, with the balance Of his splendid
stock extremely prices, is his positive ntenon of
liuuidating this spring. jas 2pl5t
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.BrOaU is The Time to Begy.
s. B. CHURCHILL,
CORNER OF DRYADEs AND TERPsICHORE STREETS,
Will open on MONDAY, 4th inst, large assortment Of
DRY GOODS FANCY ARTICLES bought the sherif's
sale Phillips store French 4erinos 50 Ba
reyes cents Muslin De LANES, Is Calcos, at 10
cents; Cotons, Mt 10 cents Nansook ut 20
Flanne CasRere Cottonades Straw Bonnets, Trimmings,
Combs aces Bands and great many other articles
rous mention. Call at
S. B. CHURCHILL'S.
az INIT
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oiE Card.

To DR.. SAMUEL REYNOLDS us Gravier street.
Sir: feel it sacred duty owe to suffering humanity
make h acknowledgment you for successful efforts
only relieving from lingering torture but restoring
health and strength. For three years and half had been
suffering understandable ortres owing to cancer my face
had prescribed for and operated by of the
surgeons in Europe and this country without
poencg any relief when by chance heard of and placed
myself your charge You extracted the cancer about
three weeks ago. and by the application of Savc to tho
affected parts been in that short time made we'll
This certificate you liberty publish make such
you please Very truly yours,
JOHN G. NASH,
No. 125 Marigny street, Third District.
SEy Orr d. 2nSW IN
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Neao Spring Goods.

ND- MD- $50 ~ M M8AN VI enE Gap~,
Nos. IL and IA Charities street,
VIII have open MONDAY, Feb 4, splendid assortment Of
NEW SPRING GOODS, which will be sold at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
To the above they respectfully cell the attention Of the Ladies'
well as strangers visiting the city, fe4 2p3t
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Fe. E0itEsife 3; Co.,
81 CAMP STREET, 0e
BETWEEN COMMON AND GRAvIER STREETS.
FAsHIO NABLE THING.
We full and Fashionable stock Of CLOTH
ING and GENTLEAEN'S
FURN HING GOODS.
BUSINESS SUITS variety Of colos and the latest and best
styles
PILOT CLOTH COATS, large and splendid assortment
SAC PAETOT long and large, and medium length
TAI4MAS CATEONIANs the latest style and fine finish
Black Blue Cloth CLOAKS long and medium lengths and
neat finish
Black Blue Brown and Olive CLOTH FROCKS and DRESS
COATS, finished in the best style, medium and fine quality
VESTS, of every variety;
Black and Fancy VELVET VESTS;
Cashmere Black, all styles of Silk VESTS;
LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS
DRESSING GOWNS,
BOYS und YOUTHS CLOTHING a full stock
BOYS and YOUTHS SHIRTS;
UMBRELLAS and TRUNKS;
every wanted for outfit will be sold low
| be purchased in the city.
3 PITKIN & CO.,
! jas Up 81 Camp street.
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+ oDD FELLows HALL BALL,-The fourth of the Sc
res Of Young Mems Masked Society and Fancy Dress
Balls takes place at the Odd Fellows Hall this eve
ming, and will undoubtedly be- like its predecessors,
pleasant and festive occasion, as all the balls given
st that place have BEEN up to the present time We
are under obligations to the gentlemen composing the
Board of Managers for the courtesy of ticket of in
Ttaton, and shall endeayor to do ourselves the plea
sure of attending
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EDs'. Samuel Reynolds.

HDE'o k9g&EHEHEEU HaEYR3WAE18s
OFFICE-No. lie GRAYIER STREET, NEW ORLEANS
Cures CANCERS ScALp-IIEAp, TEswElING SORES and
ULCERS of every description g..@ d.. ja3l 2ply
Rich s. Co.'s SaEtgaaafy7aGEe2' Safes
WLDER'S PATENT,
With Powder Proof Locks, that have never tbeen
Robbed.
TWELVE YEARS A DOLLARS WORTH OF BooEB
DESTROYED
n7 full Of the Valuable Safes constantly
hand, and for sale by ..., s-."-.
SOUTHLAND g. HARRISON,
mildly 90 Camp street.
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81 yYREfyK AND LOSS OF IIFE.-We learn from Bal
whore dispatch that the schooner T. w. lowering
psized Few days since in Chesapeake Bay, and all
ID board pershed, viz the crew, consisting Of two
Iite add Two black men, end Mr. Owens, bis wife,
and eight children,
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TH0taa'tes OF eRHGa'GgS G7'GSs,
.. ..5,
So N. RM CD I'D ND w @.
CORNER CANAL ST.. AND EXCHANGE PLACE,
You get selection of
PLAIN AND COLORED TIGHTS AND FLESHINGS;
FANCY STOCKINGS; %. ~.
GENUINE JOUvINS KID GLOVES;
FANCY SHIRTS;
appointments for your Fancy Dresses SHIRTS made
10 order in every style.
ma~ HALF DOZEN EXCELLENT SHIRTS FOR SEVEN
DOLLARS. FED 2p3t
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Rich T'eEUeE Cua'aseEisag.
We are in receipt Of new and beautiful designs Of
Choice Velvet Tapestry CARPETING;
Choice Brussels
Choice Bigelow
Three.Ply and Tapestry Ingram CARPETING;
superfne and Common
FLOOR OIL CT S.
large assortment from eet "a feet cut TO suit sized
room or hail.
WINDOW SHADES.
variety of styles, patterns. Window Cornces, etc.
j. D. CAMERON & CO.,
fe4 2p6t &c Charities and q CuSomhouse streets
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fe4 2p3tS

Southern Furniture BWT0re1'OOaaes
CHARLES A. STEWART,
AT Nos. I7I AND 173 CANAL STREET,
just received from the mandatory beautiful stock of
splendid Mahogany ARMOIRS and BEDsTEADS in addition
to his hitherto large stock Of
EOUSEHOLD FURNIT RE.
n Parties wishing anything in his line, will find it to their
advantage give him call before purchasing elsewhere.
fed 2p6t
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Selling Off to Close Business.
THE ENTIRE STOCK
-oF-
JOSEPH HTJESTY,
No. 20 CAMP STREET. under the City Hotel,
-oomprsing-
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES;
JEWELRY;
SILVER AND PLATED WARE;
COMBS BRUSHES, PERFUMERY;
And large assortment Of
FINE F A CY A R T I L E S,
ia selling at
COST OF IMP TATION.
City Dealers aud Country Merchants have opportunity
purchasing reduced prices FOR CASH CITY
ACCEPTANCES.
ESF=Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
F. ROBERTS, Agent.
Ray-Remember No. 20 Camp street, under the City Hotel
fe4 2p6t
G9stfeg E0e7'CEsG,
For Temporary SETS OF TEETH inserted Immediately after
extracting used by
DR.. J. S. CLARK,
fe4 2p3t Union Bank Building, l2l1s Canal street.
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ORLEANS TAEATER opera that is new here,
although written in the last century and very highly
estimated, will be producedat the French Theater this
evening with strong and elective cast. LIE Tableau
Parlantn written by Gretny is the piece to which we
allude; together with 9 Les FoHes Dramatques, y a
light and sparkling comedetta, in which the whole
fierce Of the French dramatic company will appear.
Ma. HARRIsoNs BENEFIr.- The engagement of
the Pyne and Harrison Opera Troupe, which has been
SO succes in our city, is drawing rapidly to close.
Only i few more evenings remain in which our citi.
zsns will be enabled to enjoy their melody and to see
the English opera performed as they perform it.
Tomorrow evening afr. Harrison will have hi.
benefit, when " La somnambnlan will be produced
With an effective cast. We trust that the attendanc
may be large, and such as to give some substantie
token Of esteem to the gentleman whose name head
+ the occasion
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81 AND ISL
Important Discovery.

IT Iol
Important Discovery.
R E LIEF IN TEN MIN U T E S .
BEYAN's PULMONIC WATERS unfaing in the cure
of Coughs Colds Asthma Bronchitis Sore Throat Hoarseness
Difficult Breathing Incpien Consumption and Diseases
Lungs. ---..rE
They of medicine and my child will take them
Thousands have been restored health that had before despared
Testimony given hundreds of single dose relieves in
TEN MINUTES ......
Ask for Bryans Pulmonc Waters The original only
genuine is stamped Bryan" Spurious kinds offered for
sale. Twenty five cents boz.
Sold by dealers generally. ]. BRYAN & CO.,
Rochester, N. Y, Proprietors.
Sold in New Orleans, wholesale and retail by
J. WRIGHT & CO.,
fe4 246t q and I51 Chartres street
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ailv Oresfeltt.
JdllJgs n. on NEW o)IaEEaNs.

ss4ass y: ssxost. WILLIAM r. ADAMS
LIB ICY lyIMO !. ADAMS q Co,
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Clothing: CgogEt7ag!s

Just received, per late steamers, full stock of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
LATEST STYLES,
AT prices as low can be purchased in the city.
LEWIS W. LYONS g. CO.,
fed 2p2t So Canal street. next to Camp.
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-BOys' CEDthi7egs

Just received, large md fresh assortment Of
YOUTHS BOYS AND CHILDEsEN'S
CLOTHING,
LATEST FASHIONS,
AS the Lowest City Prices.
LEWIS w. LYONS & Co,
fe4 2D2t So Canal ST., to Camp.
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Restoration of the Face
TO ITS ORIGINAL CONTOUR bringing into use all Of the
necessary natural expression when changed by
loss Of Teeth demonstrated by
DIR. J. S. CLARK,
fed 2p3 Union Bank Building, III 4 Canal street.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-08
BROOkDYN REPUBLICANS.

The First and Third Ward Republican Association
had spiiited meeting on Thursday evening, the 4th
inst at the Museum Building Isaac +. Shepard,
esq. Of Boston By invitation present, and enter
tanned the audience with speech which was received
with the mott enthusiastic demonstrations, and he was
many times interrupted by tumultuous applause. His
address was replce with facts which evinced thor
ough knowledge Of the political history of the country
and interpreted with passages OF stirring eloquence
Although comparatively stranger among US, We nope
this ttucring reception, aud the pressing invitations
extended TO him from different Associations, VIII m
duco him to visit us again.
The follow ng resolutions were unanimously alopod;
heed That honor aud praise du" 20 th" Fee kpFrsen
ativ, IN gr.ss WHO uoty defended ine ughs ot hsa
md fused 20 lou the and President IL th"T crusade
pans, the whole army Of the United s;as IL inang - pas
nd syproye the Appropriation bill originated ~ the House o
X, pr, stnfafiyest -
f0ote HAT the q Repre.'uta'iye IN Consres
the Hoi J. STanaEau upon his question ~ upon on'
questions o pubic poIc,, meets our uHau@h'1
apIrovsl. =. 80, -.
he.ed That in the words Of James Madison ~e hold tn~b
" tie House Representatives cAn not ont rils" oe t
'aloLs propose supplies for IL" support 81 1"Yerhh'
sud ia "ts power iAe purse may ~ itc De- Iespu
The Ilsfe AID 'n'cius wFapOn WIN "NIi AZ
" -iiutlon the immediate r'pr"s'hfap''' ., ~"
p.oTe for obsulrg r'dr'ss II eyrff sf"Nh'. ~'~ 'N
" tanSlug INTO Effect sua sAutaff mrb'-F'
New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-08
Enclosure No. IL
Inclo-ure No. T.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TIE WEST, J.


Fort LFAyENwOKTH, Aug. 49, 1856
SIR: have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of tie Eth instant by Major Sedgwick, cx-
press. have sent Col. Johnston down 10 Lecompton
with all the tools here except small company, and
have ordered Col. Cooke to send from Fort Rilrv all
the men there except small garrison There Is no
infantry within reach.
have given to the commanding officer of this force
instructions founded those Of the Executive to Col
Sumner and since to myself.
II viii be- Necessary that you should make some ar
range ut tor the custody of the prisoners that will
take them out OF the hands OF the troops. A small
guard cannot be LETT with them safely; large
not be spared and they cannot be marched with the
troop, whose movements they would retard and EN-
bandss.
After the many false reports that have been brought
here under the sanction OF the civil officers in the
country ] can place more reliance such niorma-
ton, and Will only act official reports from officers
or intelligence from persons, know personally 10 be-
reliable; and, my action and rcspon- blltv are
to end the value Of all such information IA To its
Truth must have II before me before | can Judge Of
TIE confidence to be- placed IN II.
WIKI high respect. Your ob-dirut servant,
PtkSlFER F. SMITH
Br.vct MAJOR -G,urral COMMANDING Drp.rn,ut
To bic EN-s.,Lcy WILSON SHANNON.
Governor OF the Territory Of Kansas.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-08
Enclosure No. :.
EXECUTIyE OFFICE. LfCOsPTos k


SIR: This pnce is in a most dangerous and critical
situation at this moment. We are threatened with ut-
t,r determination by large party of Free-Statc men.
The report OF MAJOR Scdgwck, which will accompany
this Will give You the particulars of the various
rGg.s which this body OF armed men have pcrpetrated
within the last few ldays. have just returned from
LAWRENCE where have been this day with the view
procuring the release Of nineteen prisoners that were
taken. law in that place at least eight hundred meu
wlo manifested fixed purpose to denosh this town.
| know that they intend attack-and that, too in
a very short time. | have correct information that
they have five hundred men over in the Osawattane
County some forty mt- south; about three hundred
IN the \alley oi the Nakerusa, and large BODY
above i- place varousy estimated at from three 10
FIX hundred. 1hey concentrate at this place in
very short time some fifteen hundred or two thousand
Nan, well armed, with several pieces of artillery II
would that the business of wping out A. il il
called, OF the ProsaNcry paTty, has been commenced
HIS heavy force has most UNEXPECTEDLY sprun,
INTO eNscLce, ana made IT, appearance within a few
day past. lhc women and children have been mostly
sent acroes the ryer, and there IL u general panic,
among he people. The force here Is sIna-say eighty
or u hundred dragoons and some hundred and twenty
cltizens poorly armed, and badly supplied with am
mHlilon. Under these circumstances, have to re-
quest You 70 send from the fort all Your disposabc
ioroe. lew COMPANIES of Infantry would be very
desirable, and sone light artillery. Permit me 10 cx-
pres The hope that whatever force you can dispatch
NE reei oi hl- place Will be sent soon a. possible.
Delay may te rulnous ioun with great respect.
O'H.P SMITH WILSON SHANNON
New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-08
THE MURDER OF Mr.. HONT.

T. The Fd,tor AZ The y. :. Tribune
SIR: Old Deertield Massachusetts,, rs stirred to
her foundations by the dastardy and brutal murder
Of their citizen, Major IIoyt, in Kansas.
On Monday evening last they held preliminary
meeting. and il was voted to hold town meeting,
and to ask Western Massachusetts, to meet in coun-
ell and see what course to pursue in the present
crisis, when there is neither Liberty Law; and
Il grand Mass Meeting will, | learn, be- held on the
10th at Deerheld.
Ia n letter from Deerfeld, friend says:
I'VE had a rousing meeting on Monday evening,
Of men and wOmenswho seemed To feel that the
time demands very earnest work. The Rev. Sam
uc Willard, d. d. made a strong appeal from the
religious ground and with great impressiyeness
Mr. Warriner of phia, formerly Principal
Of our Academy, made rousing speech He wOu1
be- n splendid campaign orator. Several others
made brief remarks. The proposition for II Mass
Convention was enthusiastically accepted. A Com
nittee was appointed 10 endeayOr to rouse up emf
grants to Kansas in this town, and also to CORE
spond with other towns in the county for the same
purpose. Who knows but the HOyt Kansas Rifles Of
Franklin may show the rufhans and murderers Of
the border what sort of men are raised along tho
POcUmtuck and the Connecticut p
The Rev. Samuel Willard ID. d., is the patriarch
Of that section of the country, over - years Of
age and for many years deprived of sight-a man
of great learning and pety, and his heart is touched
and his blood stirred by the tOcsin Of Revolution III
Kansas.
VIII the North allow the few remaining men Ike
him 10 live to say they have Outliyed Liberty in ths
Republic n.
.ar l0,k Sent. 8 1896
New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-08
lIucio.lrc No l.
own AL.n | Ln.M.InA- Il L Am-. u. Is.

C.Nr NEAR LECuHrIoN, M, Au-. l.. INP
MAJOR: A. III, Governor wi-h', 10 communicate
with flc General commanding the department. avail
uN>.lf nf the opportunity To- report that, within the
lus, few days. parties oi armed men have Dceh as
s,mbng in various places committing many deptcda-
tons. and have now become So bold a. Z" Gtthck
Lni,c within two miles ut the troops. Aiior the at-
tack on Franklin by the FrccSoilcrs, they attacked
tie camp said To contHin about forty who had banded
tI,msck,s together tor protection. After dispensing
l,ln and burning tie house. they marched on this
tovr The Governor requested III, To- move on with
al the dsposable force had. which amounted to only
Thirty men. After remaining IN town tll after day
light, | returned 10 my camp and had Just reached 1t
when | heard The report of six-pountcl, and soon
asccitaincd that the house OF Col. Titus, III which he
had twenty men, was the place attacked. placed
nv command between tie house and town: and the
Governor soon after joining us. We moved III the
direction of the place attacked BY this time the
house had been destroyed one man killed, tol. ituS
and one other dangerously wounded, and the others
carried olf prisoners.
This morning received from the Governor a COM
munication directing me to proceed to Lawrence and
demand the pri.oncIs and IN caSc of refusal, to take
them by force firing upon TIE resisting party lm-
mcdiatcly called npon the Governor, and, at the -ug-
Co-on of DR.. Rodriquc. gentleman of high Standing
proceeded To- Lawrence and had an interview with
the p,rsoIs holding the priron,rS. Ai'r long con-
sultaton in wh,h took no part tho Governor made
an arrange tIncnt Ia exchange that he held aud
some other supulatons.
| believe that there 500 men armed in Law
renee which can be increased in twelve houIs Ia 300
They arr in state of high cXccmcut-almOst uucou-
trolahic: and believe they will attack this town and
dceroy lrcVcry part oi the GgiccIucnt II not carried
out which. fear cannot be- done. | think, if any
troops ac needed. il will be Il larger number than
have at my disposal. At the request of the Governor,
| ordered Capt. And,lsons company from the Wake
rusa and Capt. Ncwby- from Palmyra. to this camp.
Tsy arrived yesterday. This increases my effective
force To about 80.
should very much Ike TO have the advice of Colo
mel Johnston for a few DAYS would alsO say that |
have received instruction how to act in a conflict
with citizens, or when an officer i, authorized 10 fire
upon them. except the Presidents proclamation of
February IT, lSj6
AL. very respectfully your obcdicnt servant.
JOHN stDGWICK. Major FIR; Cavalry.
MaJor Gro DEAs, AdJuslt Geu' Dept oi the Wet;