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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-11-12

BOARDING HOUSE The undersigned
~ has taken the house formerly occupied by Mrs.
B. II. DuTton, situated on the corner of Franklin
and 9Th streets, which is open for the reception
and accommodation of B0AEDERS Gentlemen
with their families here be pleasantly situated
Young men can te accommodated with Board by
the week, month or year, either with or without
Lodging. Rev. Dr. NJ. d Hose ard family who
have for number Of years ided in the house. are
still Boaraers. to whom the subscriber begs leave to
refer. A BkOCK
P.S.-A goodly number Of Gentlemen can be &C
commodated during the Fair reasonable terms
- N Il
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TRUSTEE'S SALE o. HOUSE AND
L LOT IN BULLOCK 4 HARRIS ADDITION.

NORTH SIDE OF BROAD STRsET, IN HENRI.
co COUNTY.-By virtue Of deed Of trust, frsm
Calvin Green to the subscriber, dated oath April
1856. duly recorded In Henrico County Court, shall
liop. on tho premises, on FRIDAY. the 10Th Nov'r,
1858 at o'clock. ?. ~. ii fair. if not the next
fair day the house and lot (part of os No % in Bull
lock and Harris addition In the county of Heri.o,
from ing 234 feeon the North side of Broad street.
running back IA feet TO an alley l6 feet wide.
TERMs-Casa. The title Is believed to be good but
selling trustee. shall convey with the usual
special warranty.
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By Thos W. Keesee,


(Omce corner Of 18th and Cary streets.)
HORSES AND MULES FOR SALE AT
IL AUCTIOE.-Will be sold, on SATURDAY
morning, the 18th ipst. at 10 o'clock, at the Horse
Auction Lot, near the Central Depot, number of
Saddle and Harness Horses. and several fine young
vulss. THOs W KEESEE
no IL Apctfonepr
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By l. & G. B. Davenport, Aucts.

BY l. & G. b. Davenport, Aucts.
ROOTS, SHOES AND HATS, AT
- AUCTION:-0 FRIDAY. 10Th November. we
will sell at 10 o'clock, at our auction store,
500 cases Boots, shoes and Hats
TEENS Under 500 cash; $lvO and over. 90 DAYS
creoi. Tor approved paper.
no11 I a G B DAVENPORT. Aucts.
EOR SALE, RENT, OR EXCHANGE
4 FOR RICHMOND PROPERTY "A Farm. of
l40 acres, with new aud comfortable dwelling and
all necessary outbuiidings ~ miles from kich
mond and half mile from the York River kali
rosf. adjoining the lands of Mrs Tompkins, Mr.
Paine and others.
TO one wishing to engage ia agricultural horti-
cultural or he dairy business the farm is partcu-
larry desirable
TERMs-y ne fourth cash; and the balance in /. 4
and years, interest from date OF salethe purcha-
ser giving o. nds and approved security and the
title retained until the last ayment Is made
For further par sicuars, cal! at Ii ROOM O. Main
between llth and l2tn streets, or address me at
Richmond. Va. S.A HART. nj. D.
4--lmN
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&C %-2awtiJ

CTATE BONDS.-I have for sale Vir-
~ gtnia six per cent Bonds latest issues IN amounts
TO suit purchasers and ct the lowest marks. ratea
A w MORTON
&C t-2AwtiJ No liz Main Il.
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nISSOLUTiON OF PARTNERSHIP
~ The partnership heretofore existing under the
firm of g. MASON w. is tbs day dissolved by
Mu nal consent All parties having claims az ainst
ihs late firm, will Immediately prese t tn IN for
liquidation; and all parties indebted will please pay
soon possible In winding up MASON
CO.'S business. either partner will sign for the firm
The Subscribers take great pleasure IN Jointly re-
turning their sincere thanks to their numerous Gus
toners tor the very liberat patronage they have
ceived since gsing int the Bottiing business
b MASON,
EDW'D C4DAM
N. in consequen Of the approaching season.
and wishing to extend my Old established soap aud
Uandle business, nnd cannot spare time sIfi-
Gent to devote to both factories have, therefore,
sold out my interest In the Botling establish
10 5. MASON. my late partner. l take great plea
sure in recommending him to M friends and the
public generally q gentleman worthy of the ut
most confidence and enc engagement.
KnW,D McAnAM
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ScS 000 AT COST FOR CASH

$50, 600. c At cost = aw F2k HAs 81. is
Main sireet Richmond respectfully informs the
pnsic that having received notice from the owner
70 give up the house he at present occupies as place
If business vith g view Of i'm proving the property,
and not adug suitable house 10 move into at the
srtcifi-d time he has determined to throw his rev
and splendid stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
on the .rket cost for cash to be Sid of spec
Oily ga possible Ths stock is large and fresh. Ne
gro goods Carpets, Sfks. Hosiery. FisBnss, Blan-
krts ambroidories Ribbons. Linens
CHAS A. GWATKIN,
mol No. ISL Main St, opposite Elk. Bank,
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By Henry ". Quarles,
(No $50 Main street)
r IN IN ryyI IT, ETTTtc,

l. at O'Clock. one OF the finest stocks of yewsirT
and Fancy Goods that have ever been offered a. aue-
ton in this city. The Goods are direct from the
manufacture, and will not only te cold without re-
serve, hut are warranted as represented
Private sales during the day
OcSJ HENRY w QUARLEg Aunt
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TN RETIRIEG from the firm of GEN
l. TRY u WALKER, return my thanks to my
nrIn and again Offer nay services for the sale of all
kinds OF country produce and hope, by due dill
gence and prompt attention, TO merit a share of
pubic patronage. promising, in doing a GENERAL
CONFESSION bU.IN E5e, TO make of every
exertiOp to promote the interest If ny patrons both
In buying and selling. Office No 4, 18th street
il GENTRY.
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Having disposed Of my Grsnary and Iced Esta-
DishGent 10 heesrs AUSTIN GENTHf most
respectfully teHder my sincere thanks 20 nj frieu.s
anu customers for the liberal patronage they have
bestowed upon me, and would take occasion TO be-
sIeas LOT my successors continuance OF their IA.
yCT8. I0QN a IsTv
hlSnnono Oct list. ios3. oe 23-1m
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER.
snIP-The co-psr! nership heretofore existing
pet~oen Gentry J Walker, under the name
and strie of GENTRY & WALKER, exrires tt-dav
oy mutual consent Any unsettled business of the
concern will have the attention of Walker to
transferred. r GENTRY
TT WALKER
HAVING determined to continue the
COMMISSION BUSINESS at the old stand Of
Hsntry alker, hope by strict attention to busi-
ness to merit continuance of The patronage of the
late firm, and Of the public generally.
TT WALKER
Richmond Oct. 18th 1855
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by Richard Csutnorn.
THOROUaHRRED FILIY AT Al

T!0N.-0n SATURDAY. 18th inst. at 10 o,clk.
at the lot near the Virginia Central Railroad Depot
l VIII oner TO- sae on accommodating terms. ths
braunfui nlly Emma Norfeet." she Is By st Pat
rick: cut OF a TaiiyHo mare and if not thorou H.
bred is at lest seven eighth
BAY HORSE Il will also sell q fine large bar
Horse, wa Tanied sonnd. and TO work well but be-
comes r stiye afler few days standing idle
ROCKAWAY.-I will also sell on credit of
months, f2r approved paper superior new kot K
away. made TO order, and been used on two weeks
noll CAITTIIOEN
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I yNpARTS ERAHip NhTIHE

[ SO-PARTNEkSHIP NOTICE The
~ subscribers beg leave to inform the citizans of
Richmond and the public generally, that they nave
entertd into cOpartnership under the style Of
GREEN DAVIS, for tue purpose of carrying on
the GRANITE BUSINESS in all of its branches;
and that they are now prepared to execute any
work that may Dc offered to them in their line in
the most WORK man like manner. and on reasonable
terms. Que of them can always be found ut their |
yard en- 9th street. side of the canal, the
Armory. sAM'L GEEEN, |
OLIVER DAVIS.
Richmond July list 1854 oc ls-lm&
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Office over A Bodeker's Drug store.
or Jl-4awTn

A VALUABLE LITTLE FARM In
"A HgNkICO, SEVEN MILES BELOW RICH.
MUND, ON THE ROAD LEADING TO NEW KENT
OuU aT.H0USE, CONTAINING $50 ACRES, FOR
SA.E.--I offer for sale the FARM situated de-
I'd and produces well usual crops the balance
In we'll VOICED. The Improvements consist OF
Framed Dwelling, with Ave rooms, Kitchen, Barn,
&C. with young Orchard Of select fruit. The loca-
ton is healthy and socisty good. 1t will DO shown
by Mr. Jas Carter, who lives en- the premises. A
eat bargain can be had in the purchase Of the
Farm, If immediate application he made to
ROB LYME, Land Agent.
Office under the METROPOLITAN Hall,
no s-?tawiw Franklin street.
NEGRO HIRING, &c.~-The subscriber
~ continues to hire Negroes. rent cut houses,
other tusin requiring an agent. Having an ex-
tensise acquaintance with the others OF Rich
moud and it3 vicinity. combined with An experience
of up sards of ten years in bring out negroes be
atters himself that the homes aud prices procured
for them will. reroiore. give satisfaction To
their owQers. Personal attention given in all cases
of sickness. 4 share Of the public patronage ID ST.
icited He refers to the following persous:
KkFERRNCEs Judge Nm W Crump, 5 HcGTuders
Sons Wade W Woodbridge Rich mond; DR. John
liarnert, Capt Jacob keesee. Eenrlco; Vim O
Ramsay. Walker Hogans. Hanover; Rider K Hen.
ley, william Bouiwsre. John Lumpkin King and
hing william Elder James w Goss. Orange; DR.
John puVa!l, Petersburg; Elder K L Coleman,
scottsvile; L 81 Ware. Elder Peter Ainsiey, Essex.
no LYME. 9enerat Agent,
Office In Basement Of Metropolitan Hail.
no 9-2awtDl9sdtm frapklin street.
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THE SUBSCRIBER, in conse quence Of
continued Ill hcalth has determined n cell he
AGRICULTURAL MACHINE MAhUPAuTOKY
with the Machinery, &c. The buildings occupy
lot 20 by $50 feet Cary str eet, between srh and
10Th streets and especially adapted this busi-
ness The Machinery u nearly new, and carried By
= sixteen hcrse power Engine, oil In perfect os DER
This establishment enjoys an extensive patronage.
sna Offers rare opportunity 10 those whe may 30
inclined to engage In sure and profitable business.
Terms accommodating. -
AA-3m II RALnWTM
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no 2--T& F2w6tTtw% Eryutor

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, GALL
ED AND KNOWN As BUCKEYE. IN THE
COUNTY OF HANOVER. FOR sAEE.-Pursuant 70
suit Of polards sxr ss.ns, poIiaro ae the under
signed will sell. on th- 9th DAY OF December next
fir L pOa BE next fair day. the se. Of S1s
Pollard. deceased. containing i5s acres. This arm
+ 10 highly respectable neiR hborhood. J! miles
from E,cs ming; ron AIeys staten; on the VII
House. in the immediate vicinity Of three ch-re hes
TWO Presby terrain and one Methodist. and within
nominations. The improvements consist of a good
dwelling house. with roms, besides cellars. barn,
stable. dairy school house. Kitchen. ice house. and
necessary quarters for servants Mr. James D Win
ST. residing on the premises will show the farm
any one desiring 70 examine the same.
TKRMs-0ne-third cash: the balance on q credit Of
curity. beariog interest from the day Of sale and
the title retained until the conveyance 10 directed BY
The litls Is believed to he unquss.ionsbls.
VINO WINSTON. Com'r.
sold, sell Household and Kitchen Furniture stocks Of
Implements Corn. Fodder. &c.
that sum. months credit will be allowed. the pur.
chaser giving bond In well approved Pesson.l seeu
no s-sw.ds Err Of VIM .oiiard.
NOTICE. have for sale, in the coun-
depot. South-side railroad. IS miles from Lynch
burg and 10 miles from Campbell Court House, .
beautiful Residence, lately erected. The Dwelling
House base convenient and comfortable rooms,
with an excellent we'll At water in the yard also
new Stable and Carriage House, aud ether nsces,,
srry out-houses, all new. There b . new schno,
house (frsmedl on the premises. some hnnorea
yards from the dwelling, and In which y noS ASRs
female schoo: the neehborho' d being snlcs ",
settled and respectable, the same can % nan sos
years to come There 10 attached 90 tns pen
acres Of Land ia is. original growth sxsses os'n
cleared . Garden, which produces admirsosy. =. -
other information can be bed ~ - sreoee ~ ~
D. Arlington relative to the prsmissss 80 sosass
ct Concord -.,, /, .
II not sold privately. fhe above R51Fs.sX WI ee
disposed Of ct public asction. on = sAe
10 3-Tp&xdAcWtds oVASs sAAS".
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HOMES PATENT BURNER
- LIaaT LkiH1l-The largest assortment OF Coal
OIL Lamps in the State, for sS1e opposite the Ameri
can Hotel and under the Exchange Hotel Building,
where You IN vted to call and examine the stock
hand. Fluid and Oh Lamps alter ed 1T small ex-
pense to burn the Kerosse pit. wv REX,
No lol Main street. opposite the American
Ii mi
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CO0D ADVICE FOR MARRIED FOLK;

GOOD ADVICE FOR MARRIED FOLKS
NJ AND THOSE WE0 WANT To BE.
If you want 10 seq fnn In tina married stats,
Yna must get for your wlfs. for astart,
What sue wants 70 keep house with please don't
you wait.
II you do, she viii think 1t right hard.
OF course you mast 90 aud buy yop such stun:
Sarh a. CANA aod G,dsssoare aud Clock.
soms hnie.s and some Spoons, you cannot let
on.
And rsa Trays and all Of such stock.
To get your supply OF all what you need
At pricef4r much cheaper than cheap,
! Call la at sCHAAP'5 Store. corner Broad AMI
w;5: q things ssGs 4 asss CO.'S
$50 Corner Broad and Third streets.
hAILY RECEIPTS
u or WINTER CLOTHING.
Com prisng full assorted stock for Business and
6vERc0ATs,
EBOEsKTN PANTS,
n VELVET VESTS.
II Eusi NEse COATS
81 FANCY CAs5 PANTe,
II SILK VESTS,
81 DRESS costs
ii YOUTHS PANTS,
II CASHMERE VESTS.
Ase large stock Of .iEsiLEMEN'S FuRNlsH'
ING GOODS.
ehouIder Seam shirts: merino Under shirts; silf
ib DO; Buck DO de- Drawers all styles Gloves, Col
En-: Neck Ties; SuspsBdsrs; stocks; strsnE Night
&ps, Vi qney BELTS; shawls; Blankets; Mnfdsrs.
Wlny quantity Of goods. ofthe best quality are new
ssed on Satisfactory terms Tn nR shs s" HULL
Ano,o ITO Main at.
HAMPTON'S Vegetable Tincture, for
HI SAFE by JOHN POLLARD,
peS VfaSs~'' ~" ~
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THERE are very few labor saving
mechincss of more real value to the Danuftc
.ul er than ths STEAk SIZING AN0 DRESSING
MACHINE for preparing warps. made by VIZ
BRADLEY, asd now on exhibition ct the Aechancs'
Fair. This machine not only perfJrms a VAST
aml uat OF work in a given Time. out executes IL
well, and is 80 simple IN construction. that il not
Liable get out OF order. The machine can be
ct wUik every evening during tn fair. Mauutao-
trers examine and satisiy yourselves OF lis supe
nority.
Orders for thsm, seut TO wM. BRADLEY, at
Richmond, will meet with prompt attention.
a. lint
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EURS We have just received, per
steamer fresh from the manufacturers. splsa-
LADIEg AND MISSES FURs.
Ladies will md 10 TO their advantage TO call AnA
examine them, before ps fchaEing eissx here.
The latest styles of young gents, youths aua
children's HATS and CAPS:
nos-st No iW Main e.
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EOR CLOAKS, MANTLES AND RAG

EOR CLOAKS, MANTLES AND RAG
Il LANS call at the Cheap Store, ~ Main street.
For Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers and Head Dresses,
Call at the Cheap StSre, ~ Main ct.
For bargains in tho way of Hoop skirts,
Call ut the Cheap store 40 Main st.
For Infants Hoods, escQues, Capes aud Bonnets,
Call at the Cheap Store, 49 Main at.
For Prench-worked Cola 8 and Sleeves. very low
priced, Call at the Cheap store, 40 Main st.
Remember the Place nearly opposite the st Charles
Hotel, No AZ Main street
no4 GEORGE JACOBS.
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NOTICE. have for sale Bacon, Lard,
~ Sugar, Coffee, Spices. Soap, Candles, Cod Fish,
Flour, Herrings Butter, Cheese, Irish Potatoes
Bucxwhest,, &c. &C. should be glad to sos thu
ladies' gentlemen and every body else, second door
from 9th, ON Bread. GEO + HOLMES.
lQ-trS
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D'ORsAY COLOGNE,-Mr. CHAs. s.
~ DAWSON, my successor. at the old stand, cor
Of Main and 18th streets has the genuine D'Or-
say Cologne Water idsntical!y the sane as formerly
made BY ma an 10 TIA JB WOOD.
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As prizes. amounting to S32OOoo
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS: Quarters ~ ,e
~ Circular showing the plan of yhe Lotteries
will be sent to any one DESTROYS OF receiving It.
Certificates of packages Will be cold the following
rates. whichis the risk:
Certificate ofpackags Of 10 whole tickets. 80
" 10 halt %
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A RARE CHANCE For sale, the Con-
"A Sectiouary and Fruit store 1t the old Column
biap corner corner Of 18Th ard Cary strestx-eps
Of the beat stands In the city yor man wi.hing
TO 90 COED. ,afs business. on . mail sapitsi. y
without the baks-house, t~ols. &c Apply 70
JOHN BICkAkDeOS,
On the premissa.
Who has owned Il for the past three years. and -
rrins out to open larger heass In another part Of
tha city. Its
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10 quarter
10 eighth

In ORDERING TICKETS Oh CKRfIYIcAfEs,
Enclose the money to our address for the Tickets
ordered, receipt Of which they viii be forwarded
by nrst mail Purchasers can have Tickets ending In
any figure they may designate.
Tho List Of drawn Numbers and Prizes VIII be sent
b. purchasers Immediately after hedrawirg.
~ Purchasers will please write their signatures
plain and give their Post Office County and stste
HE- Remember that every Prize Ii drawn and pay
able in full without deduction.
~ All prizes Of 81 coo and uoder paid immediate
ly after the drawing Other prizes at the usual time
Of thirty days.
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CUY1K PaOSPHATE or LINE "A
- verv snrerfor Article ~ manure ~ Nh@Ae
msAS ioonr order. asd uassassA s9uai - 81 mAk
sesaesa Y 70 CHuRCH q FLEMISe.
eels-.~ 3w OuenNr Gary aud iStA ~
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EAMPTON'H Vegetable Tincture, for
III s.,aby JOHN w POLLARD,
nc 8 Druggist, l7th vt.
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rONENEDN COUNCHE-
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.


FRIDAY, Jan. Is, 1858.
The Board met this day pursuant TO Adjournment
On motion OF Mr.. Whitney, Mr. w. A, Beecher was
appointed Secretary pro tenn.
Present The Hon. J. Magion President Messrs
Dolhonde, Hall, Huyghe, Phelps, Reid, Waldo,
Whitney, Beebe and Stickney-lO.
The reading OF the journal was dispensed with
Mr.. Magioni moved reconsideration OF his vote on
the resolution authorizing the Comptroller TO warrant
on the Treasurer in favor Of Artemon Hill, Louis
Bouligny, Mark Walton, E. L. Tracy, JOS Etter, F.
Correolles, Z. Charbonnet, II. Ducatel, G. A. Easy
Il. Sommerean. j. A. Watkins and J. J. Burnett City
Assessors, for $1,000 each on account Of services
rendered. Carried.
Mr.. Holland took his seat.
The following communication from the Board of
Aldermen was read and accepted:
BoAnD ALDERMEN, jan. u.s. 1858.
To the honorable the President and
Members Of the Board Of Assistant Aldermen:
sntIe%en-The following resolutions adopted BY hon
resolution ihe Mayor to have an American en-.
resolution extending time specified the completion
Of the o. Po{srSs street from Magnolia to Broad
r.s9aon extending the time specified ,r the completion
streets adjudicaied to James Fallop sky days
The amendments Of honorable body to the following
Rssosioss fixing The tax for 1858 persons keeping tar
Respectfully, CH1s. CLAIBoRNE Secretary.
The following communication from the Board of
Aldermen was read
Board ALDERMEN,
January IS, 1858
To the honorabls President and Members
Of the Board Of Assistant Aldermen:
entemepYoa respectfully invited to in the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted by the Board Of Aldermen
preamble and resolutions liking the salary Of the Coroner
preamble and resolution directing the Street Commissioner
70 notify the contractor for ceaAng the streets Of the Second
District to with charcoal the offensive substances depos
ed by him between the wharyes from st. Louis 10 ST. Peter
streets, etc, etc. fl
Very respectfully. your obedlent servant.
CHAs. CLAIBORNE, sec'Y.
Mr.. Holland moved to lay the communication OF
the Board Of Aldermen on the table,
Mr.. Hall objected.
Mr.. Hall called for the yeas and nays, and said mo-
ton lost by the following vote
Yeas Messrs. Holland, Reid and Ranney--3.
Nays: Messrs. Magioni, Dolhonde, Hail. Huyghe,
Phelps Waldo, Whitney, Beebe and Stckney-9.
Mr.. Phelps moved TO adjourn till Tuesday next, the
18th inst, at o'clock p. NJ.
Mr.. Holland objected.
Mr.. Phelps called for the yeas and nays, and said
motion carried by the following vote
Yeas Messrs. Magioni, Dolhonde, Hall, Huyghe,
Phelps, Reid, Waldo, Whitney, Ranney and Stick
ney-l0.
Nays: Messrs, Holland and Beebe-2.
W. A. BEECHER, Sec'y pro TEN.
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Lieut.. Almy to the Secretary of the Nauy.
IT, 6 STEAAfFR EIrtTnN

Lieut.. Almy to The Secretary of the Nary.
U. S. STEAMER FULTON,
Washington, Oct I, 1857.
SIR In regard to the instructions received by me
from the Navy Department, dated the Sd inst, am
there referred for my guidance to the law enacted by
Congress, approved April 20, 1885, entitled IAN act
for the punishment of certain crimes against the
United States Z" and am also referred to a circular
issued by the State Department, dated September 49,
1857, addressed to various civil officers Of the United
States.
These directions to preserve the neutrality OF the
country are very plain for the government of officers
where they are required to act in the ports Of in
the jurisdiction OF the United States but must con-
TESS that might find myself embarrassed when re-
quired to act in a foreign and neutral port There
fore, | must be pardoned for soliciting from the
honorable Secretary of the Navy answers to certain
questions and more specific instructions in the
premises
Suppose for instance that while lying in port of
Central America an American steamer should enter,
having on hoard large number Of men whom sus-
pect Of being ilibusters"-peop intending to land
for the purpose of obtaining possession of the coun-
try, and of forming government there must seize
this vessel, and bring her into port Of the United
States, or merely use the force placed at my COM
mand to prevent their landing
1t is generally conceded that American citizens
have right to travel and go where they please.
Suppose that this suspicious body of men inform me
that they are going to travel that their intention is
to cross the sthmus, intend to settle peaceaby in
the country for the purpose Of developing its aicul-
tural resources; indeed, that they have been invited
to come and settle there.
These and other delicate points and kindred cues
tions which may suggest themselves to the honorable
Secretary of the Navy, deem it necessary to be en-
lightened upon in order that may not compromise
the government, and at the same time be enabled to
assert and exercise the power ntrusted to my hands
with due spirit, dignity, and justice.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
JOHN ]. ALMY,
Lieut.. Commanding.