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From the annual report of the Secretary o.
War, December 6, 1916.
Secretary Mnrcy's Opinion or Col
Fremont.
EItract
WAw DEPARTMENT, Dec. 6. 1916

In May, 1910, Jonn y. fremont, Then
. brevet captain in the corps of Topo
graphical Engineers. aud since appoint
ed lieutensni-colonel. left here under
orders from this Department 10 pursue
his explorations in the regions beyond the
Rocky Mountains. The objects Of this
service were. as those Of his previous ex.
plors tons had been. OF q scientific char
acter. without any view whatever to
military operations. Not q soldier or
officer Of the United States army accom-
panied him; and his whole force consist
ed OF sixty two men. employed by him.
self for security against Indians. and for
procuring subsistence in the wilderness
and desert country through which he was
TO pass.
One OF the objects he had in view was
to discover new and shorter route from
the western b4se OF The Rocky Moun,sins
10 the mouth OF the Columbia river.-
This search. for part of the distance
would carry him through the unsettled.
and sfterwsrd through a corner Of the
settled parts Of California. He approach.
ed these settlements in The winter Of lS45
-'6. Aware OF the critical state of affairs
between the United Statss .sd M~xicu,
and determined to give no cause of of.
fence to the authorities Of the province
with commendabe prudence he halted
his command on the frontiers, ono hun
dred miles from Monterey, and proceeded
alone to that city to explain the object OF
his coming to the commaDdant general
Castro, and TO obtain permission to 60 to
the valley Of the San Joaquin. where there
were game for his men and grass tor his
horses. and no inha biian,s 10 be modest
ed by his presence. The leave was grant
ed; but scarcely had he reached the de
sired spot for refreshment and repose, be.
fore he received inf9rmstion from the
American settlements. and by expresses
from our Consul at Montery. that Gen.
Castro wss preparing TO attack him with
a comparatively large force Of artillery.
cavalry and infuntry. upon the pre.ext
that, under the cover OF scientific mis-
sion. he was exciting the American set
tiers to revolt. In view Of this danger.
and to be in Z condition to repel an at
tack. he then took position on a noun
tain overlooking Monterey, at distance
Of about thirty miles. entrenched it, rails
ed the flag Of the United States. and with
his own men. sixty-two in number.
waited the approach Of the eommsndsnt
general.
From the 9TH 10 the 10Th Of March.
Colonel Fremont and his little band
this position. General Gas.
tro did not approach within attacking
end Col. Fremont, adher;ng "a
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Ess the sM0rEet.

vKEHEAT At the highest market prices,
w taken on subscription TO the Banner,
delivered st tbs saice. JAY. 1886.
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Y HAsELTON, Manufacturer and ueaIei
d in Boots * Shoes, and Shoe fi""ine''
~ast aide Michigan street. --..-
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vINEDGE. Dealer in Foreign ana 10.
~ mestlc Groceries and PROVISIONS e's'
.;de Michigan street.
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w l.. PIArr, Chair & Cabinet MAKER,
w and Undertaken. Furniture ioo'H III
r,,,b room of the old Plymouth Hotel
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TOsEPH POTTER Saddle and Harness
u manufacture, corner Laporte ana 'e"'e'
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TOHN COUGLE, Keeps a general assort-
ID ment OF Dry Goods, Groceries' 'ege.aoies
"a Meats of ali kinds. Cor. Gano & Mich. SIS
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w. L. MARCY.
To THE President OF THE UNITED STATES.
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r E. WESTERvBLT & Co. Dealers in
a. Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware Doo'S
Il Shoes, Ready made Clothing &c. -..--
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NJ n. OGLESBEE & Co. Dealers III Dry
~. Goois Groceries, HARDWARE noo's "HD
Shoes. Crockery &C.: IN the brcN o.o,e
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DR.T.A. LEMON, Pracncins fhyS'S0iain a
and dealer IN Drugs n Mealc'heS, o a,
Paints & Groceries, east Sade -ilolI.5"-
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~ n. REEVE, Atty. at Law. COLLECTIONS
punctually attended to III Northern IN
diana, Lands Tor sale cheap.
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DR.J. d. GRAY. Eclectic Physician VIII
IL attend to calls day or night Omce 'ou'
doo,s north of C. Fl. Reeves residence.
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n S.CLEAvELAND wholesale anu re-
(T. tail dealer in Dry Goods haiuN".. :,
fsrnceries new building north side % po..e
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Tee CREAM SALOON, NJ II. TIboits pro
prietor, u2 stairs in Rusk's BUILDING
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DERSHlNG & THOMPSON, Wholesale ana
Retail dealer in Drugs Medlcihes' OiiS'
Paints Glass 4 Glassware, and GroceIles.
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ID OBEaT RUSK, Dealer IN Family REV a,p
s.:scbeI. east side Michigan street.
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DLLIOTT & Co. Wagon, Carnage fiow
Ia Manufacturers. at their new stanc ." INC
soutb end of the Bridge, Michigan street.
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M w. SMITH, Justice Of the peace, Will
M ate nd to business in the Circuit anu
Can pleas courts Over the Post Office.
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@poOKE& EVANS, Dealers in pIy uooas
n Groceries, Crockery and aeduy
CIotbing. corner LapoIte y Mich. s.i
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UNR. SAML. HIGGINBOTHAM, Physician
L. and Surgeon. Office at his residehce o''
he east side of Michigan street.
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JAMES s. VI. ELLIOTT Turner'S. Chair Ma
u kers, and Sign Painters, Michigan street,
South Plymouth.
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drown & BAXTE Manufacturers ol I'm
Id Sheet Iron and Copperware' ana ueaie''
IN Stoyes-sign Of Tin shop & Stove.
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BROWNLEE & CO. Dealers IN Diy
u Goods, Boots & Shoes, keadY hiaue
Cyotb;ny Hardware * Cutlery. -
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DIRECTORY.

D3I ". BENNETT 5 Office at ms Ies 81,
dence three doors north Oh hu""
uo,al on Michigan street
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DR. r, BROWN. Physician and Surgeon
IL will promptly attend 10 all calls IN MS
profession. Office at his residence. south Plym.
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IKyEiRICK s. LAMSON. House, s gn. aud
wv Ornamental Painters. Shop south
end of the Bridge, Plymouth, Ind.
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M H. PE5HER & CO., Dealers in Family
W. Groceries, PROVISIONS, Conlecsionaries
&C South Plymouth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24
Recent for Curing Sores.

Take two and half drachms of
blue vitriol, four drachms of alum,
and SIX drachms of leaf sugar: or We
will say, blue vitrol the size of a
walnut, alum size larger, and sugar
the size of a hens egg. Pulverize
and turn into a glass bottle. Add
one tablespoonful of honey. Cork
and shake the mixture, three or four
times day, and when dissolved, it is
fit for use.
This wash viii remove the film from
a horses eyes; will cure kings evil;
and most any kind of fever sores:
will destroy proud flesh and cause The
sore to heal.
1t is good for hoof rot in sheep.
and may be applied to any soar with
safety. The sore should be kept clean
and washed twice day with tie mix
ture, until completely healed. For
the eye it may be diluted in cold
water one-half, but should in all cases
be used as strong as the patient can
bear. For hoof rot in sheep, add as
much gunpowder as yitriol, pare away.
all the affected part Of the hoof, wash
freely every few days, turn the sheep
into fresh pasture and You have a
cure.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24
Gbs FaEnlrr.
New Use for POTATO Vines.

Z. A. Strobe of the American
fefnale Institute, sends to The Geer-
gla TelfgaIh the following:
1t may not be known to all your
readers that the sweet potato vine
may be saved through the winter,
and Used the iol.oNiig spring, in
profagating a ncw crop. l have
tried tie experiment. during this year
tony ss.isf -ciion, and therefore, feel
1t my duty to communicate the result
for the ttltGt Of the public. In the
fail. ary time befcre The frost the
viaes may be Cit Of any convenient
length and placed in layers, on the
surface of the earth, to the depth, of
twelve or eighteen inches-cover the
vines whilst damp with partly rotted
straw (either, pine or wheat will ans
wer,) to the depth Of six inches, and
cover the whole with light soil about
four inches deep. In this way the
vines will keep through the winter
and in the spring they will put out
sprouts as abundantly as the potato
itself when bedded. The draws 0r
sprouts can be planted first and the
vine itself can subsequently be cut
and used as we generally plant. This
experiment is worth the consideration
of farmers, as it viii save great
many seed potatoes, particularly on
large plantations) which can be used
for feeding. Let every farmer, how
ever, make the experiment for himself
and be governed by the result"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

|nIEMER s. HAMPTON have &s
IL just received their Spring
stock of Goods, consisting of everything In
their line, to which they respectfully call the
attention Of the public. Their stock is larger
and more complete in assortment than it has
ever been and will be sold on the most reason-
able terms. Physicians and all Others wishing
to purchase anything in their trade will do
wellto call and examine their stock at their
store, west side Of the public square, Fayette-
vile. Tenn. DIEMER & HAMPTON.
April 20.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

There is man in Olney, Ill, SO
dirty lat the assessors put him down
as real estatel sg -.s'e,
probably related to the indi-
vidual in Wisconsin, who was deci-
dedly in favor Of bathing He de.
clared he had just given himself a
good scrubbing, and found "a flannel
shirt that he had lost three years be-
fore. a.s.1s 49,. - - :
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24
Whitcwash for Houses and Fences

Take a clean barrel that viii hold
water. Put into it half bushel Of
quicklime. and slack 1t by pouring
over it boiling water, sufficient to
cover it four or five inches deep and
stirring it until Stacked. When quite
Stacked, add two pounds Of sulphate
zinc, which may be had at any of the
druggists, and one of common salt,
which in few days will cause white
wash to harden the wood work. Add
sufficient water to bring it to the con-
sistency Of thick whitewash.
To make the above wash of a
pleasant cream color, add 8 lbs. yellow
ocbre.
For fawn color, add 4 lbs. lumber,
l Id. Indian Red, and / Id. lamp
black.
For gray or stone color, add 4 lbs.
raw lumber, and 2 lbs. lampbIack.
The color may be put on with
common whitewash brush, and will be
found much more durable than COM
mon whiteWash.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24
Dissolution.

'aNHE coparthersl.ip heretofore ~n
4 existing between the under SSssA
signed is thisday dissolved by mu-
tual consent. The business will in the future
be conducted by Mr.. Thompson, at the same
stand. where he will be pleased to attend to
all orders for Groceries from Bedford and sur
rounding counties. All those indebted to the
old firm are earnestly requested to come for
ward and close up amount due us by Cash OF
Note, as It's important that the old business
should be closed. up as soon as possible. The
Books will be found in possession of Jo.s III.
Thompson, either of us however are fully
authorized to make settlements for the old
firm. j. NJ. ELLIOTT.
10. II. THOMPSON.
C1ay,,,,TIo CT 1OEa
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

CHILBLAINs.--To cure chilblains,
simply battle the parts affected in the
liquor in which potatoes have been
boiled, at singh a temperature as
can be borne, at first appearance of the
ailment, indicated by inflammation
and irritation; this bath affords almost
Immediate relief. In the more adj
vanced stages, repetition prevents
breaking out, followed by a certain
cure; and an occasional repeating
will operate against return, even,
during the seyerest frost
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

The following epitaph, copied from
an old tombstone, is. to say the least,
quite pointed
Here lies Polly Wayne: whenher life was spent
She kicked up her heels, and up she went.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24
5mt mo. fAlell.
MEDICAL.

"Dr. Kalorum, don't you think my
darter will get well?"
well, if she don't get no wuss,
and does git sum better, she may pos
sibly git oyerit. You see she's az
llicted with confederation of the d.
agnosis Of the meticarpal aummux,
which extends from the noboscis to
the interior lobe OF the anterior revo-
luton Of the eceiput- Nothing kin
heipsher bat calom,l and persimmons
taken Unity both together-a spoor-
ful more or less, accordin to the symp-
toms, every other day, off an on
That viii eyentoo,ily put her out Of
pain into sweat, and restore a healthy
action Of the minor pedals, and re-
duce the encyclopedia of the neural
gia and diaphragm, Immediately under
the left side CT the right eye
"Lord-a-mercyl sich larnin'! who
thunk it,"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

In chancery suit, one Of the coun-
sci, describing the boundaries of bis
clients land, said, in showing the plan
of i've lie on this side, your hon
or. The opposition counsel then
said--'and we lie on that side The
chancellor, with a good-humored grin,
observed-'T you lie on both sides,
whom will ye have me believer
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

Tommy, my son, what are you 60
ing to do with that club?'
Send it to the editor, of course
But what are you going to send it
to the editor foI?'
Cause he says, If anybody viii
send him club be will send them a
copy Of his paper
The mother came pretty near faint
ing, but retained consciousness enough
to ask: But, Tommy dear, what do
you suppose he wants with a club?'
We'll, / don't know, replied the
hopeful urchin, unless it is to knock
down subscribers as don't Fay for
their paper!' 3: l's .5ia.a .as.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

Three things that a lady cannot do
1. She cannot pass a millinery shop
without stopping. 2. She cannot see
a piece of lace without asking the
price. 8. She cannot see baby
without kissing it.
A lady turns the tables on the gen.
tlemen as follows: Three thingsa gen.
tleman Cannot dole cannot go
through the house and shut the doors
after him. 2. He cannot have shirt
made to suit him. 8. He can never
be satisfied with the ladies' fashious.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24

sGreat heavens, madam!' said a
French savan to his hostess, why did
so much garlicin thisomelette3'
Good me, sir, the eggs were so bad
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FLOUR! FLOURm
Roofs AND sEsOES.

II ADY,S line Kid Lace Boots, Cloth r5s,
IL Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots, fSs}
do Polka, do super sewed Goat, WON. : ss>s-
Wax Peg'd do, Lace Boots. large sizes, Ladies
India Rubber Over-Shoes. Deerskin do for
travelling, Misses fine Kid Boot, Calf do, Goat
Polka do, Childs fancy Taylor do, Roam do, La
dies White and Satin Kid do, Gents Calf w.
P. Boots fine Kip do, Elk fine Pump do Elk
size, Boys Red Top do, boys and mems Bro
gans, Mems Rubber and Deerskin Oyershoes,
Home made Boots and Shoes; for sale by
Oct25. JOHN GOODRICH.
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Jemima saws she loves t,1rn;ns

Jemima says she loves turnips.-
Jemima is enthusiastic. We shall
soon hear of her adoring carrots, wor-
shipping beets, going into ecstacies
over onions. and bending, in impas-
stoned devotion, at the shrine of early
potatoes.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-07-24


REAL DIscoNTENT.-1The following
anecdote is rsEated Of Robert de r.
sulu, or Ha!ieland, a man of low birth,
and one Of the bishops of Dublin:
Having given his mother an estab-
lishment suitable to his own rank, and
asking her once, when he went to see
her, how she Jared, she ANSWERED..
Never worse!'
What troubles thee!' said the biEh-
OPP; hast thou not men and women
enough to attend thee?' -. -. &
Yea quoth the old woman, ..ind
more than enough! | say to one
go, and he runs: to another-come
hither, fellow! and the yarlet fallsdown
on his knees; and, in short, all things
go on 50 abominably smooth, that my
heart is bursting for something to
spite NE, and pick quarrel withall'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-23
OFFICIAL.

TRRAsvRY DEPARTMENT, Nov. %, 1850.
Notice is hereby gwen to holders OF SOCK OIL 'ne
loans of the United STATES, that this del armen'
will pu.chase the Sans until the 81 Oh Ma en- next,
unless the sun of 81 800 600 shall be viously
obs a,d viii, Ia addition to the interest
accrued from the date Of the Las; stmi annual divi-
dend of interest thereon, together with one days
a,di,onal interest for the money TO rea the en-.
so,. the following aies Of premium on aid SOCKS:
For the stock Of ls4a, prmium of per cent.
For the stock of Is u and ls4s, pr'm um Of I6
per cent; and for the stock of 1880, commonly
called Texas Indemnity Stock, PIT MUM Of per
cent.
Certificates Of stock ua1' mitted to the der art
ment, under this notice, must b. a,sigued TO the
United Safes, by the ray duy entitled TO receive
the proceeds. II seat between da.e hereof and the
lst cay Of IA ,uay ext, the current ha,f y ars in
erest must be assigned by the present stakeholder,
or 1t viii b. Tayab as heretofore, and cores
bonding deduction be ma lie from the amount pay.
abe for the stock.
Payment for the stocks so III ene ard a IN :
Ted will b male by drafts on the Assistant Treasu-
rers at Boston, New York, or Phila ielphia a. 'he
option Ct the parties entitled to receive the money,
which should b. expressed in the letters accompa
ny.ng the certificates. JAMES GUTIIRIf,
Secretary Ct the TT asuy.
dec l-it3dMarcht
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Proposals for Erec ing the Custom house,
&c at Ogdensburgh, New York.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON, Drce mb.r IL. 1885,
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
L de- arment until the 18Th cay of Febna v, A
ID. 1851, al o'c'ock, m for lie construction OF
the Cusr house, Post Office, and Court-rooms
authorized 10 be erected Ogdens blrgh, New York
according 10 the pa Is and spec fica,inns plera,eu
al this DEF aT:ment; said vropnas To b either for
the whole b rlring or seIa att for the diffcren,
kinds Of work bus OF a-cels III ist in every aSe
accom- any sa:n d, with the am unit of "a IN kind
Of work, aid me total am luut carried out; the de.
Lar rGsefving the right to reject accrpt the
propo ais here by invited, any paris thereof when
it dee the interest of the United States requires
1t; the department asO The right to fxciude
the DIS Of any peron or persons who there is Just
cause 10 belle We will not "a thfuliy perform the
ta:s, or which tn y ave ate pied tn obtain by
iniTeciiOn and al bids when there shall b. TaT-
ties in interest who do not Join in the bids and al
bids hat, upon invesugacon are slow fair prii
for the work.
Bid. Will not b, rpceivad in gross and no con,,a
will BE- a'drd 10 b oder unless details a~e fur
nished h- doIamant nf the prices Of the differ nj
kinds Of WORK and materials, which shall BE- sub.
iect IN the revision OF The department., ira il
NAV iCp the whole or Tart of the bd the inter.
81 Ut the United S!acs may require.
Ninety per cent at the a mount of work done and
ma'era DEW red 'cording 10 c"nua price,
(said amount 10 b" aec'ra ned lyle estimate #
an agent Of the de an m ent appointed for TIA pur.
pJse,) viii b. aid from me tc time a, the work
Ogrsses ard ten per reta ned unrIl the COM
plenn Of the Gonna and ,cep al0s Of the work
&c by the AGENT a1rc: i, and b. forfeited in the
event If non fh M lot Of cOnua I
Cont acts will b aaa-htt onl, 10 master builders
and ms aliCS, aIf TIL a'-"r m mt thereof, except
by consent "i IGr Sr"rra y of lie Treasury, will
be fnrf, tuTe # The
Each pr. 'po a III isi b m snied by written
guarantee, sreh ny TWO responsible peISGn> Ger.
tined IL b so by The Uncj Sta diStric' iunge OF
attorney 1T the aid dislnct) in IN. UNI Of s. o,
| for The whole work, or Of prnp0riona am IunI.
if for " art, that the bd, er wi T. wnrn required
NJ his p..p. a u accept q, e'ter into a cont al
and h nd with proreT and efficient secu ties t0l
its IA thful parioTma ICE.
FI 81 b md a cerlifiCae Toqu red will b. fur
ni-h"" on anpli' ion t. the deg III nj
fians, specfca il us. a working dra Wings will
BE- a " after thnfY rays, when ih, al b 1 on
ap ' ION to the DEF I'm mt.
No biz nil be considered unless fully complies in
all It's details With the requirements Of his Gdrcr ise
ment
The proposals. mnst be sent 20 this der ar I'm ont
addeSsed to the Secres,y Of the Treasury, and
p'any endorsed " Proposals for the Ogiersbrr gk
Custom house, aud will b. ooened a, one O'Clock OF
the .a,t ay famed for receiving the s8m..
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secrera Y Of the Treasury
dec l9-2awiFebl6t