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PENSION AND BOUNTY LAND LAWS,

Being the latest areoed edition Of The wok noacn by the tile Of
"MAYo MoULToNs PENSION AND BOUNTY LAND LAws,n
With opinions DECISIONS regulations &C., and additions dates
BY ROBERT MAYO, NJ D. LUCAS BROTHERS, Baltimore,
s Moulon has enquishcd all claim interest whatever
in this work. Of which Dr. Mayo soils and undpued proprietor by
ready published from heads Of departments and other public officers
ministraton of pension and bounty land claims
from Broom chairman Of the Committee
Revolutionary Pensions
HOUSE, REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES,
Washington, May 10, 1853
Ny pleased you
the lapse of years desire
opportunity my you
the United relating pensions and lands copy
stereotype edition of which ] have in my possession
be- interest the American family The
der which those for revolutionary services provided
the fathers that the system
ing arrangement tho therefore, presents
M the as 4 & ns s % those
Your work have found Of ncacuabc value position
IT, subjected the a
the and from the q my to have
am, my dear sir most respectfully and truly, yours,
introduction this work for wabngon Appeal Congress-,
&c, pp 81 to 81, nowhere else cxtant
Letter from Genera, Caa,
wAsniSoroy February 10, 1857
DEAR SIR thank for the useful volume
have had time only glance H. but have satisfied
Your supplement contains important additions brings pen
sion history and laws to late period
Indispensable and congratulate an who obliged
the subject Of those laws the able execution your bors
am, dear sir, respectfully yours,
Letter from ae Hon james Alien, chairman Of he comnia
Revolutionary Claims.
HorR RkrrrsKsrArvm,
Washington, February is. 1851
DEAR an have tho honor acknowledge the Of copy
Laws for which you will accept my thanks
To all who Interested in the subject Of pensions bounty
onary struggle, yours work Of the frs! Importance
In this opinion have the concurrence Of colleagues Commit
lam, very respectfully, your obodicnt servant
RoHrRr MAYO NJ. d. J. C. ALLEN
Letter from Me Hon Andrew oner chairman Of
Inolid Pensions
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
February 90 1851
DEAR R have the honor the receipt Of your note
18th
and Bounty land Laws, for which accept my thanks.
land laws have had frequent occasion 70 refer 70 this work and
those subjects regard highly useful both
mnistering thoso laws and the public
With wishes for continued success havc tho honor
bc your obodicnt servant,
DR.. R. MAYO A. OLIVER
Letter from ae Hon Solomon Fao, United States senator
WASHINGTON Cry, March TO- 1857.
DEAR Sur have had frequent oceason both
LEGATIONS and in the Committee Pensions Public
consult valuable compilation the Pension and Bounty Land
most indispensable to the intelligent investigation of questions arising
may ubundantly rewarded your labor
a with sentiments very great respect obeden
DR.. RomKr MAYO, Washington City
Letter from the A. Bendric1s Commissioner Of ne General
Land Office
wAsmScroS CRY, March 2s 1857.
SIR had frequent occasion to consult your work on the Pen
@ CHAIRMAN a a M %Ms 3. on s unos S ne1 me eSpe whilst
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Red Wing to Henderson, in Minnesota Ter
ritory.

TN accordance with the provisions Of the act of
il Congress entitled An act authorizing changes
OF land o0iccs approved March O. 1859 hereby declared
and made known that the Office for the sale OF public
WNe, MynsorA TEnuroRy will be HsS
In said Territory and after The fra ddy Of
Given under hand tho city Of Washington, this day
April, A. ID. 1857.
BY order OF the President:
TIIOS. A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner Of the Land ONCE
May 1--1awGw lint. A Star1
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Notice


OF e renoru Of Me land office from Fspaoe 70 Bonne, N
the State Of Missouri.
TN accordance with the provisions Of tho oct OF
Congress entitled authorizing changes In the ocnion
offices approved 1883 i hereby declared and made
Office for the sale OF public lands FAyErrE IN M
win removed tho II IN san
state, $ carly period as practicable IL,
the precise time Of removal will bo Issued
the register aud the Fayetc land Office
hand the city OF Washington this 18th day@
May A. n. 1887,
by order Of the President
TIICS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the General land Once
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Change OF the Place OF Sale OF the Delaware
Trust Lands in Kansas.

NOTICE is hereby given that the place of sale of
In the Delaware trust lands Kansas Territory,
place Iecompon tho 23d day next
changed TO- and will commence Oawkce said Territory the
day and date.
BY order Of the Secretary the Interior:
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Commissioner dd
DEPARTMENT INTERIOR
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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
Fire at Fredericksburg.

About five o'clock last Sunday
morning the Steam Saw Mill of Mr..
Padden, at Fredericksburg, in this
county, was found in flames. All eff.
forts to stay the devouring element
were in vain. The entire building,
including, saw, engine, and all the
machinery attached are wholly lost.
Considerable lumber, stored near the
mill, was burnt. We learn that it was
without insurance. The loss is esti-
amted at $4,000.
We are deeply panied to learn of
this sad event The citizens of Fredc-
ricksbnrg were justly proud of this
mill, which was one of the most com
plcte in this section of our State. Mr..
Padden is one of the pioneers of Chick
asaw county, and we doubt not he will
have the sympathy of the majority Of
our citizens III this hour of adversely.
Paddcn is an energetic, working man,
and we presume that he will soon
erect another mill to supply the de.
IN nds Of the Wapsi Nallcy.-Ncws.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

The warning of danger came liber-
ally last spring and summer from the
East, that the West was in danger.
Unmindful of the proximity of troub'
le to their quarter, the eastern wise
acres could only discern clouds in the
West. Even Horace Greeley, while
travelling through the West last
Spring, in his letters to the Tribune,
intimated that western people were
going little too fast, but omitted to
caution his eastern friends about their
own affairs, and may have neglected
to whisper caution in the ear of Mr.
McElrath. The New York Herald has
cautioned the world against western
losses, without warning Mr.. Bennett
that he would lose $4,000 quite near
home. The Jacob Littles of Wall
street cry down western investments
and then become ELAINE ducks them
selves.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

Frost AND Snow. On the 10Th there was a
severe snow strom in Oneida and He-kimer
counties, New York on the 23d, in Preble
county Ohio, a similar storm was experienced.
On the night of the Goth there was a hard frost
ut Towsontown, Md, freezing the bean and
pumpkin vines, tomatoes, &c. Towsontown
is seven miles north of Baltimore, and some
200 feet above tidewater. SO severe IL frost
there SO early in the season is very unusual.
The Baltimore papers say that in the noun
tain region of Maryland as well as Virginia,
winter has fairly set in. Capt. John Snyder,
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, states that
when his train passed Altamont, on Monday
night the snow was coming down in regular
old fashioned style. Ice of considerable thick
ness had also formed on the pools along the
line The mountains beyond Cumberland also
presented white mantle.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

THE YANKEES IN THE CRINEA VIM. Leland
Of New York, who has returned from the Cr-
inca, where with his associates, he has been
engaged in raising the Russian ships sunk at
Sebastopol, reports the operation good one
financially. Many articles are raised in per-
feet state Chains, anchors, guns, rigging. and
many valuable things are entirely uninjured,
but the hulls of the vessels are badly worm
eaten. There are two companies on the
ground one from New York, and the other
from Boston They have united their opera
TONS have between them four vessels, and
have ninety seven Americans engaged in the
operations When he left, there were but
two of these OH the sick list. Quite Il large
number of Russians are also employed at about
80 cents day. The companies have half OF
what they raise, the other half going to the
Russian Government, which also stands ready
to purchase anything of value that falls to the
lot of the companies 1t is a regular Yankee
operation, and a very good eXcmp!ilicatiun OF
the enterprise vi the American.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
The Hoosier editor at McGrcgor

The Hoosier editor at McGrcgor
makes a more consummate ass OF him
self in his last issue than we had sup
posed him capable Of doing. Jealous
of this press from the beginning, and
ignorant of the courtesies that govern
honorable men in the editorial frater
nifty, he has taken numerous occasions
to interfere with our affairs and make
an exhibition of his cgotism. His
dragging before the public alleged pri-
yate business transactions of which
he knows nothing, though pretending
they were communicated to him by
certain of his hackers, matters with
which the public have nothing to do,
whether true or false, and his sntrel-
ling because gentlemen do not pay
him the same attentions which they
accord to others, will win for him, from
all high-minded men, nothing but loath-
ing and contempt.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

ARIzoNIA.-The proposed new Ter
ritory of this name is attracting much
attention, and it is anticipated, the
necessity of its immediate organiza-
ton will be urgently pressed upon the
next Congress. 1t comprises Mcsilla
Valley and the Rio Grande, and has
already a population of about 5000,
a number of very Aourishing settle
ments, and abundance of rich silver
mines, and every natural resource of
a thriving and prosperous community.
There is now, however, from want of
a government, no security for life OF
property--no courts, no laws, no mag
istrate Frequent outrages arc sale
to be practiccd upon the Mexican par
of the population, from which there is
no prevention. Situated between So,
nora and New Mexico, if attached to
either it is apprchcndcd that il could
not be made an American State, on
account of the Mexican element and
influence.
A considerable emigration from the
Southern States is already tending to
this interesting and inviting terrific
ry, and the inhabitants are preparing
a petition to Congress for their separa-
ton from New Mexico, and organiza-
ton into territorial government.
The petition will undoubtedly meet
with favorable hearing.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
Mr.. Banks Address.

The reader will find in this paper
SYNOPSIS of the address lately deliver
ed by the Hon. n. p. Banks before the
American Institute, New York. All
must concede it to have been an ele-
giant and polished production The
snbiect was well chosen, and there Is
no more remarkable illustration OF it
than Mr.. Banks himself. We became
acquainted with Mr.. Banks more than
twenty years ago--have edited news
papcrs under the same roof with HIM
and have had good opportunity to
watch his career from that time to the
present. TO be a greasy mechanic"
in the machine shop at Waltham was
not to his taste and, leaving that ill.,
stitution. he at once set up for poll
ticiun. and has continued such ever
since. Fixing his aim high, he has
struggled on--and ever Onto reach
his mark. No subordinate place
would long satisfy his ambition-ht
was born to preside. Working his
way into the Massachusetts, House OF
Representatives, he must be its pre-
siding officer. Obtaining a seat in
the U. S. House of Representatives, he
desired also to preside over the dc,
alterations of that august body. lie
now proposes to preside over the old
Bay State, as its Governor, and next
over the United States as their Presi-
dent. His success thus far in this
line, as we said in the beginning, is
remarkable illustration of his chosen
subject for an address before tho
American Institute, viz: that mal
of purpose is a man of power. Mr.
Banks is politician by profession
Politics have been the study of his
life and it would be strange if in all
this time he has made no proficiency
He has aimed through the various
gradations that mark his history to
reach the Presidency and who dares
say he will not yet be successful
We make these remarks in no dis
paragement of Mr.. Banks, as a gentle
man of talent Or integrity. Indeed he
is to be commended for his oneness of
purpose and the success it brings him.
Let perseverance be the motto of all
young men, and like Bruce's spider
they will eventually triumph.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
DAVID RIPLEY,
County Judge of Floyd Co., Iowa
Proclamation.

The revolving seasons have
brought lis to the close Of another
year, and again have the people to re.
joicc and give thanks for the blessings
they have enjoyed
The State has experienced a year OF
extraordinary prosperity. Rich har.
vests have rewarded the tolls of the
husbandman. Pcstilcncc has not in.
vaded our borders. We have been
preserved from civil strife and foreign
wars. We have been protected in the
enjoyment of all civil and religious
rights. For these and for numerous
other blessings, it becomes the people
of Iowa publicly to recognize the GOV.
ernmcnt of Divine Ruler. and to
manifest their gratitude for the benc-
fits received at His hands.
Therefore, !, James w. Grimes.
Governor of the State of Iowa, do
designate and appoint Thursday, the
26th day of November next, as day
of Public Thanksgiving and Praise to
Almighty God.
! recommend the people of this
State to abstain on that day from their
ordinary avocation, and to assemble
in their usual places Of public worship,
there to give thanks for the blessings
of the past year, and to devoutly sup
plicate their continuance.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand, and caused
Il. s.. to be affixed the Great Seal of
the State of Iowa.
Done this 22d day of October, A. D.
1857, Of the Independence of the
United States the cighty-second, and
Of the State of Iowa the twelfth.
JAMES w. GRIMES.
BY the Governor,
+. SELLS, Secretary of State.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

MAISE.-A large bear was recently
killed in Foxcroft by a young man
named Spaulding, in corniicld near
his dwelling. He weighed something
over 300 pounds. Another was also
i'll the field at the same time, which
Spaulding fired at, but did not kill.
The Piscataquis Observer says up
wards of 5000 worth of young calves
and sheep have been destroyed by
bears in that county since the first OF
September and so bold have they
been, that they have entered barn
yards and seized calves and sheep in
the presence of their kecpers--dc-
tcrmined to have them at any rate.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

The Iowa City Republican says that the
state officers are hard at work packing up and
removing the contents of their several Office,
to Dcmoine. Several teams have already
started for the New Capital and within fort
night the University Building will he vacated,
and surrendered to the keeping of the Trustees
of the State University. A good deal of work
must be done, before it will he adapted to the
uses contemplated. The New Capital is ready
for occupancy, requiring only to be furnished.
Men are employed preparing the new fixtures,
SO that by the time the Legislature convcnes
all will be in readiness for the labors of that
BODY
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
Minnesota.
Correspondents Of the Chicago Tribunc.l

[Corespondcnee Of the Chicago TrlbuncJ
ST. PAUL, Oct. -, 1857.
At length we have returns of orc sort and
another from the whole Territory. Pembna
comes in with si1 hundred Democratic majority
At least SO the Democrats claim Heaven
grant they don't claim seven hundred to-mor-
row We have been expecting II tremendous
setback from Pcmbina, but the actual return
may he properly accounted a "stlrgercr.
The Pcmbina country, as everybody knows is
an uninhalitcd vast. There are possibly 100
legal voters in the whole region. The balance
Of the population is made mp of half-brecd saw
ages, whoic-brecd savages, and a constituency
Of floating savages, who hGi3aea across the
boundary, on snow Shoes when there is any va.
ting to be done, from the Selkirk settlement
and the unexplorcd regions az Lake Winnipeg.
in the Hudson's Bay Territory.
But along with this disastrous and swndling
intelligence. comes the vote of Lake Superior
counties which give RAMSEY some three hun
drcd majority SO that the result in the whole
Territory, giving the blaehiegs their six hun
drcd majority in Pembina, stands RAMSEY
1929 SIBIEy 10 2S7 RAMSEY majority II.
This is to!erably close and presents a tempting
opportunity for further returns from the Indian
agencies. But please take my prediction that
ALEXANDER RAMSEY, Republican, is the first
Governor Of the State Of Minnesota.
The constitution says that every fee white
male inhabitant, over the age of u years, who
shall have resided within the limits Of the ter
rtory for ten days shall have the right to
vote.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

Reports from the East mention
heavy freshets with considerable dam
age. The Kennebec river had risen
eight feet, the Merrimac five and one
hall ieet and at Lowell was still rising.
Some OF the mills We're troubled with
back water. The Print Works are in
fulLoperation, but run only five DAYS
In the Appleton mills two-thirds of the
works are in operation, but they ru,
only five days per week.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
The Minnesota election is still unde

The Minnesota election is still unde.
cided. Frauds Of scarcely less mag
nitudc than those in Kansas have
come to light, and we know not how
the question may be decided The
Minnesotian of the 23d ult gives a
table of the vote for Governor, which
foots up TO-, for Ramsey, and 1904
for Sibley. The Pioneer of the same
date claims that the Democracy will
have majority in the Legislature of
ten to fifteen Oh joint ballot. We shall
sec more clearly hereafter.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

VERMONT LEGlsLArURE.-The Boston
Post Of the 10th inst, says that tho
Governor Of the black Republican Ban
ner State, Vermont, where only one
fifth of the people attend at public
worship, delivered his message to the
Legislature on Friday week ago, cx-
pressing much alarm lest slavery
should be established in the Green
Mountains. SIN the winter" says
the Post, "these mountains are white
with snow, but Governor Ryland
Fletcher is an evergreen" Not bad
that
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

UTAn.-Thc news from the Utah
expedition is of discouraging char.
acter. There is but little prospect Of
its getting to its destination before
next Spring. This is in one sense for.
tunate, as the Saints are breathing
vengeance against it. Advices direct
from Salt Lake Indicate a universal
rebellion against the Federal Govern
mcnt. A large expedition will have
to be sent ont next Spring to bring
the Saints to order.