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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1858-06-19

Cot. BfsroS's OPINION OF THE AUTHOR
SHIP OF "JuNIrs In the forthcoming
volume of Benton's "Abrdgnent there
is the following note 10 speech Of Mr..
Randolph, in which Mr. X spoke of
repetition by "Junius" of remark Of
Lord Catham If the puzzle is not yet
resolved # the authorship Of "Jnnius,"
this tcrsc and vigorous summing up OF
one Of the theories is Enthusiastically char
actcristc If the Thirty Years Senator,
and not unworthy If either the real or
here supposed author Of the celebrated
letters
When the author of this abridgmcnt
tsays Colonel Benton was ten years old.
which was in the las, decade borrowing
Livy's division Of time in the EXPRESSION
of the last century, and before cnlight-
cned writers and thrown darkness on the
authorship of Junius. II wes well con-
cedcd that there was but one man il,
England. or the world, who united in
himself all the qualities of head, heart
and temper. all the incidents Of political
and personal life, which the writing Of
those letters required; but one man who
had such power Ia drive the Engllsl,
language. such knowledge of men and
things, such amplitude Of information.
such loliy ard daring spirit such induce
mcnt to publish his thoughts and conceal
his name, an ora'orical fame already so
great As is set him above the assuinp-
ton Of that of Junias. great as il was.
That one man was Lord Chatham then
old and out of favor with the king and
dominant parties; rclngatcd (hy his
pecrage) Ia that Hospital Of lneura-
bles," the House of Lords. whence no
patriot voiee could reach the Commons
Of England. retired to his country seat
at Hayes, and all visitors shut cut; dis
contcnted, aespairing. restless, and see
ing M way 10 reach the people but
through the press and by means Of ap-
ncals, bold to andaci'y. patriotic to
temerty, and the more impressive be-
casse shronded in the mystery Of an I'M
known origin. 50 stood Lord Chatham
and Jnnlus in the latter pant of the cen
fury il, which they lived convertible
characters, identical in person
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
MECHANICS LIEN SALE

WHEREAS Swan y. FriStcdt and Nicholas
W L"ycsrcn co partners doing business in
Territory OF Minresota. as hlacksmiths and
wagon makers. under tEc name Of % Frisdcdt
d Loveg,en,n did in the month of September
AID. 1877. alter and repair certain Stage
Wagon If and fer Massrs. Coster a. Hawes. -
eo-partners &c. Of this city aforesaid, by ma
king and lu'ting Il cover and top Of oil cloth.
thereon. with the necessary fixtures thereto.
and ncndin. and repairing the break of said
wagon, which said a alterations and repairs ofsail
wagon were worth the sum Of twcnty-nine dol
lars and scvcnty-tivc cents, $3.50 and which
said sum became Cue and payable therefor.
Which said Fri>tclt Il Lovceren at the time I
the completion of thu said alterations and re-
been aid or any part thereof. though hereto
tor- and s;nce the same became due and pay
able as aforesaid. thc payment thereof hath
been repeatedly demanded.
And whereas the said wagon ever since the
said !: !tera ions am! repairs thereof were made
as aforesaid, has been and now is in the pos
session Of the said Fristcd. & Loveyrcn for the
purpose of securing their lien thereon as secu-
ity for the payment of their said dc,rand.
Now. therefore. notice is hereby given that
we the said Frstedt & Lovccrcn. will sell the
said wagon at public venduo. to the highest bid
der for cash. Oh Saturday, the 9th day Of Feb
ruary. AID. 1883. at three o'clock in the after
noon in front ofthe helly House in the CITY
aforesaid.
The proceeds Of which sale to be applied to
tie Pa, ment and discharge of the said indebt-
edncsS and lien, and the costs and expenses of
such sale SO far as the same will 60. and the
ovcrp!!uS if any there be paid to the owners of
the said wagon.
Dated 18th January. 1853.
~, FRlsTEDT & LovEGREN.
WARREN ERIsroL. ;S-w3
Atty for Frrs1EDr & LovKeREx.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
U. S. MARsHAL's NOTICE.
United States of America,
TERRITORY of Minnesota.

Territory Of Minnesota, 50:
First Judicial District
|XNHEREAS q libel has been fled il, the Dis
w trict Court for tho first Jutticial District
Of the Territory of Minnesota, on tho 9th day Of
January, 1858, by Leander Smith and others,
litcllapts, against the steamboat Hamburger,
her engine, machinery, boa's. tackel, al p rel,
furniture and other appurenanccs, alleging
that the said !iscllants, on the 96th day Of May,
ls57-the said steamboat then lxing and being
at Fulton City, in the ststspf Illinois ard in
and employed in the busifcss sof trade, COM
mcrce. and navigation upon tho said river, be-
tween parts and places in different States Of the
United Statcsdid advance and loan to tho
Clerk .f.thc said steamboat. upon the credit Of
tho said steamboat and tic owners thereof. Ger
t.in moneys to wit: the sum Of one thousand
thereafter, for the payment Of which US aforc-
said, the said Clerk made and delivered to tie
said lib"llant the certain promissory note of the
said steamboat and owners: and that the said
advance and loan was suitable, proper and ne
ccssary t.. enable the sal! steamboat to proceed
on her trip with safety and praying process
against the said steamboat. her en- .inc, macl,in-
cry, boats, tackcl, apparel, furniture and other
"ppurtenanccs. :nd that the same b., condemn
Cd and sold to pay the aforesaid demand with
interests, costs and charges.
Now, therefore. in pursuance Of the warrant
Of arrest and mention under the soal Of the said
Court, to me directed and delivered. do hereby
give public notice 10 all persons claiming the
above steamboat, her engine; machinery, boats,
tackcl, apparel, furniture and other appurtcn-
ances, or in any manner interested therein, that
they be and appear before the said District
Court to be held at the City Of Red Wing in and
for tic judicial District aforesaid. on the 30th
tday of January, 1883, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon Of tina. day. provided tho same shall be
day ofiursdiction. otherwi<e On The ne xt day Of
pose their claim and to make their allegations
in that behalf.
Dated this 14th day of January, 1858.
WILLIAM Is. GERE,
United States Marshal.
LORENZO ALLls, advocate. 7Gwo
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
PROBATE ORDER.
! Of Minnesota =, } S.


4 T u session of the Probate Court holden at
- the Probate office. in the city of Red Wing,
this 9Th day of January. A. D. 1858.
In the matter Of the estate Of Lars Larson.
deceased.
On 'ic:.rinc the petition # larger Olson. pray
ing TIE appointment OF an Administrator and
asks the appointment on said estate. 1hereup-
on i Is ordered
That Monday, the frs. day of February.
AID. ISIS. be assigned tor the hearing of the
said petition and that the heir a: Law Of the
deceased and all othors who are interested in
the said estate. are required to appear at .es-
sion of the said Court then to be holden at the
Probate Office in the city OF Red Wing, and
show carSe if any there he. why the prayer Of
the said petitioner should not he granted.
And Il is further ordered that the said resi.
'iorer give notice {" the rersoss interested in
said estate Of the pending Of said petition and
the hearing thereof: by causing copy Of this
order 10 Re published in the .cl Wing .Sntis.7.
Il newspaper published in Red Wing. 0ocdhre
county aforesaid. three successive wcsss rrio!
70 the Aforesaid day o: hearing
LEMON BATES.
.S-vs Judge Q: Probate.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
-. a;<iGN o. ';'is9t COUNTY.

The Pine Island plan for division is to
t,kc c:,s;;it towns rom Goodhuc- being two
tc's oftown>l'irS from the south part of the
county. Three townships comprising tho
northern ter Of townships in Olmst Co.,
and the tw" westerly townships in Waba-
shaw. The Zumhro:a plan includes the
whole Of the above an half o. south town
ship ~ in addition. The residents of these
townships are said to o unanimous in favor
Of the division. '!hoy claim that the ,ns-
tanca from that part Of tho county to Red
Wing is so great as to render it very troub
lr'n!nc and inconveni,nt to transact bust
ne:s. THAT Goodhuc is large enough with
ont them. That the territory embraced in
'h' limits Of the proposed county is suffi-
Gently large, that its trade concentrates at
one pom. within it, md naturally should be
embraced in the same county They urge
that Rod Wing should favor the division on
account, that, without it there is risk of the
county Sea, being removed, or Of the Lake
City pain for 4 division being eventually
carried, which woull he still worse for Red
VIM; md chat they will oppose any oppro
pr'at'on' 'nr c"ur'y buildings while the coun-
~ rcula;a' as it Is. This view Of the case
Is worthy the Alteration of our citizens, as the
separation ofthc eight towns proposed would,
for good and all, put an end to any further
projects for y division.
The fact that The citizens OF the proposed
county ARE unanimously in it's favor should
have great weight. The comfy buildings
are much needed, and their erection should
I've supported 10y the unanimous voice Of the
le,plc
The objection Of Increased Taxes will
great weight, especially in these hare! times
large county has more influence in the Lev.
stature ,hana small county. \ county scat
at Pine Island, Hazcppa. or Zomb:ota will
ininrc the present bu. mess of Red Wing to
some extent though it NAV be more than
male up by the greater increase of wealth
End population III that portion, Of the couu.
try. Much u,ay be said on both sides. and
We hope 20 hear from some Of our citizens on
the subject.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16

ASHlNGTON, Jan. I.
Orders are issued, and will he despatched
Immediately for the LIST cavalry and the 9Th
Infantry, now in Kansas, ard the eth in.
fantry, now in Texas, to hold themselves
in readiness to march by the first of April
to inE"rce the army Of Utah. Troops
from the Pacific side will also I've ordered
The War department has determined on
Sendin: large rc-iniHrccmcnts to the army
now serving in Utah This force will con
>ist Of four full regiments. which will &c
composed Of both Cavalry and infantry, with
twenty light batteries Of Artillery. It is
cxpcc 81 that they will concentrate at Fort
Lcavcnwcr,h, and take up their line Of march
at an early day.
The Senate to- day, in executive session
confirmed the nomination Of Thos. Seds-
wick As District Attorney of New York, in
place Of Jno. Mckeon. removed. The vote
was IS 20 Is.
The following is a part Of the concluding
portion Of the Presidents Message: The
tide Of emf sration will flow 10 the South,
and nothing can eventually arrest its pro-
grc>s, If j'ermit ed to 60 there peaccahy.-
Central America will contain an American
population, which will confer blessings ard
benefits, as we'll upon the natives as their
respective governments, and liberty, under
the restraint Of law. will preserve domestic
peace. while the different transit routes across
the Is.hmuS. in which we are deeply inter
ess,d, will have received protection. The
truth is. no Administration can successfully
conduct the foreign affairs Of the country. in
Central America or anywhere else, i: it is to
be iu.eserci with at every step by lawless
snilitar: expeditions, Sc, on foot in the Unit
ted S.ates."
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
New York Jew elry Store
At THE

FlNllE subscriber would respectfully inform
L the inhabitants Of Red Wing and vicinity
that he has purchased the extensive stock o.
Watches, Clocks and Jcwclry formerly owned
by J. NJ. Sylvester consisting in part Of Gold
and Silver atches. Clocks and Jvwelry Of all
kinds. Silver and Plated Ware. Gold and Silvc,
Bowed Spsctaclcs. Casters, Cake Baskets, Gold
Vest and Fob Chains in variety Of styles. La
dy's Cameo Brooches, Ear Drops and Bracelets
Lockcts. Crosscs &c. Also, a splendid assert
mcnt Of Gents Breast Pins. Gold Rings. Gold
and Silver Pencil Gases. Gold Pens, Shirt Studs
Sleeve Butt MS, Seals. Keys, Eazors, Knives
Pistols. Pertumcry. Lub.ns Extracts, Poma-
tams. Lip Balm. Hair Oil, Fancy Soaps, Combs
Tooth Brushes, Thimblc, Pencils. Shawl Pms,
DC. together with full assortment of lnsscl-
lancous goods too numerous to particuiarizc.
The above goods will be sold cheap for cash.
flyase 9 i've me Il call and satisfy yourself cs
Having secured the services of Mr.. J. NJ. Syl-
vcstcr, I am prepared to repair all kinds OF
Watches, Clocks and Jcwelry in the best man
ncr. and at short notice.
Main st., in the Store of 1!aslcr & Todd
4. 7. SHELDON,
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
THE TANiiS.
MEsssS, l;n,ravs

MEsssS, Ferrous:
In lorkn: over your paper last week NC
find that NJ. Councillor AShton's motion 70,
tn. advertising ard sale OF property 70,
taxes was unanimously adopted and ,ha;
the bail has been set in motion for that pur.
pose.
Now, >irS, will YOU allow us the use o,
your columns to respectfully suggest to
Mr. Counci;or Ashton and the rest, that in
oelcr to pay our taxes. VIC first ak that
thy shall b, so a>s,s. ed that we can ssccr-
tam The amount. and L a bluuher has been
mai, that the City Co"nsi' prescribe the
ely pointed OF, in the city charter
!, i u notorious fac, aul one u which
We are su.e some OF the members OF the
City Council were made acquainted. that in
the assessment. ;he property Of ditieren. ia
tl''1rai> hsi ben pgon >CunuS'y mixed up
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
&c0 .@}?iug Sfutilltl.
"'!LtAM COLvlLL JH., rn,,rnps
DAN :. MERRITT, En'lOh".
RED WING, NJ. T., JAN. 1G, 1858.
OFFICIAL T..rEsl CNTIiE CRY.
OrFIcE OrroSlrE THE Posi- OrrIcE.

s'r 4 As'ss j. 1'-s !'E-t CH' 'tA3%. Ss!s,
OFFICE OrroSrrE THE Posi- OrrICE.
~o3~~o~c~>~~~-~~~~ ~>~~~~~~~~.---.-~
Ag>': ;$Si:lN or iliNNHSOTA.
1t will be seen in another column that SEN
a'or Rec has presented the Constitution of
Minnesota 20 the Preside t. Notice Of Il bill
to admit !.cr into Tic Union was also given
sosae time since by our Delegate. Mr.. Kings
bury. 1t is much feared that she will MOI.
I've admitted this session.
The Southern members Of Congress cnt er-
tain the design Of coupling rs with KanzrS
Wit, the l.ccompion Constitution. and make
''Saami>Sion the price o. ours. Much rs We
wish Minnesota 10 he admi,,cd--to see her
Senator's and Representatives in The halls OF
tongrc>s---to have their influence in the
iHg;>!a;ion ";' The countly-in short, TO see
Minnesota ocIu.,y the important position she
s, well lcscryes-wc do not wish it at that
price, ard we are sure that our Senators an(:
Representatives viii not ak it. 1t is claim
81 that this scheme will hc accomplished,
that The Administration has strength lis 1t
an 'slm:niSt :aton measure p to force it
through That the South is unanimous
and that sufficient number Of members
f. ON the Moth vii vote with The .uth %
accomplish It.
There arc members in both houses from
the North, That, politically, have nothing to
lose that have | ,st the confidence Of thei,
constituents ard expect nothing more from
them who may hc base enough to favor this
measure. Such mag he careless of the plac
they will occupy in the pubic opinion. Blu:
they will DC mukcd, during the b.ief space
Of time that they remain unloryo,tcn, as base
traitors and hirclings.
This to be sure would he small satisGac-
ton to MnncSoa Nothing indeed could
hush the general Indignation which would
be the consequence. Of the success Of this
movement; nothing could or should satisfy
her short Of an entire and abso'ut, discon-
ncction Of her name and interests from
the whole transac, ion. We would rathc,
our Senators and Eeprescn' ativcs would re.
sim their seats and the Legislature and pco
pie hereafter refuse to fiji thc;, positions
to sever all conncxlon with the general gov
eminent, and 90 on our own hook-thar
that Minnesota should, even against hc1
will, lie party to such an iniqnity. Tn,
whole thing seems to us Incredible it can
not he persisted in, or il it is, We are conf
dent that sufficient numbers from the nortl
cannot be found to carry it through the Low
or House ; We hope so, at any rate.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16

and assessed all in cheap so that We
would defy even the astu'c Councillor HIM
self, to distinguish the amount due from
each. We know and can point to over one
hundred different lots of those advertised,
chat arc thus situated, some Of which are
owned by as many as three different midi
vaHa!s and in distinct parcels.
Now, SIT, pray tel! us who is to aliudyc
the amount Of taxes due from EACH Cc:.
tain'y the Marshal cannot, for it is the t,nc-
ton Of a different Office. The City Coun-
Gil cannot, for the charter provides for re.
assessment in such cases, which VIC ask in
justice shall be done. Yours truly.
--,-s....... ..-...... RIGHT.
We publish TIE above communication in
order that the grievances spoken of--attcn-
sion being called to tkem-,nay hereafter he
corrected. At the same time we cannot see
that Councillor Asht>: n, or the City Coun il
arc ut all liab' to the ccnsu,c that Fright, -
seeks to cas-, uron them. The council did
their duty in appointing efficient and proper
persons to make the assessments and ii
would be altogether impossible for the Coun,
c:l to discover ovcrsights Of the character
referred to, without their attention being OK,
preS>ly called to it. Who the title to each
sepcrete parcel Of Real Estate is now in, is
Il t''ig now almost impossible to discover
However the grievances "Eyht' refers TO-
might have been, ant. should have been cor
rectcd BY hin$clGhe being a party interested
in time 10 have 1t co ,ectcd. II e assess
ment roll was open for inspection during
he time, ana ut the place. required by law
and ample notice given Of it.
Tax p'yers instead Of always finding fault
when the collector comes AROUND, should
look out--cach one for himself a. all events
and have errors and mistakes corrected ir
season.
Our city Council have the credit Of bc
ing very efficient and business like body
and no enc o. that body stands higher thar
Mr.. Ashton, who seems tc be the particular
victim Of the wrath of "Right''
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
District Court, First

Territory Of Minnesota, District Court, First
District, Goolhue county.
John Salmon. Plaintiff,
against ; Copy Summons,
AzariahA .Kearn, Dcfcndant)
TO Azariah a. kcarn, Defendant:
TN the name Of the United States Won are
| hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint in this action, Which complaint is
filed in the Office Of the Clerk Of this Court, at
tho city Of Rod Wing: in said county, and to
serve copy Of your answer to the said COM
rlant the subscriber. ut his office, in the city
aforesaid, within twenty days after tho service
of this SUNNI ons upon yon, exclusive oft day
Of snch service.
And if yon fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid. the plaintiff i: this
action will take Judgment against you for tho
sum of four hundred dollars, together with in
tercst thereon from and after the 25th day Of
February. \. d., 1856. besides tina costs Of this
action. Dated at led Wing. NJ. r.. this 4th day
Of January, 1858. WARREN BRISTOL,
75w6 Plaintiff 5 Attorney.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
CITY TAX SALE.

THE following pieces or parcels Of lard fof
L which the taxes remain unpaid within tho
limits Of the city Of Red Wing will be sold at
the taxes on the same; at the City Council ROOM,
commencing on the twentieth day Of January,
1853. at O'Clock A. M, and continue from day
to day until all arc sold. Dated at the City %
Red Wing, NJ. T., this 9Th day Of January, 1865.
PHiILEil Mafnkakx
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
COTILLION PARTIES

0. P. Francisco. would respectfully announce
ces at the Metropolitan Hall, commencing on
Christmas eve, and to be held once a week for
twelve weeks. Tcrms--$le,Go for til. series,
quarterly in advance.
The third party If the series will be held on
Friday, Jan. %, 1858.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
STRAY HE1FER TAKEN UP.

TAID IIcifer came into my enclosure on the
- 10th Of November. 1851. Her color dark
brindlc: left horn loped, and appears about two
years old. The owner IS requested to call,
prove property: pay charges. and take her way.
GEORGE POST.
Wacoota, Jan, 4, 1855. 75w5
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
COUNTY TREAsUREn,s REPORT.

To tie Hon. Board Of County Commission.
ers # 0'oahue County. Minne<o'a Teri
tory:
The undersigned would respectfully sub
init the following report Of the receipts and
disbursements Of tho County Treasury for
the months Of January, February and
March, A. D. 1867, JAMES LAWTHER
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
| Wing Jan. LIST. 1853.
NOTE NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given cauioninr all per-
" sons against purchasing certain prc,nis-
sorry note. bearing date Aug gust 25th 1851. given
to Michael Stuhlcr by the subscriber, as have
received no valuation therefor I76w3x
Red Wing. Jan. li, 1858. JOHN Hack.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
MICH COWS ~
FOR SALE,

'NHE subscriber has for sale several first rate
Creek, two miles from Red Wing. on the Cannon
Falls road. j. W. KOCH.
January 8, 1s5S. 55tf
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16

~ The regular quarterly meeting of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Of this city,
commenced yesterday at 10 O'Clock a NJ.
The Rev. DIR. Acres preached the opening
discourse from tie text % Lev. from 26 to
33 Y. his subject was particularly interesting
and was handled in his usual able manner.
Service to day at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and at
2 O'Clock P. NJ.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1858-01-16
KANSAS News, &C.
New YoRK, Jan. Z.

NEW YoRK, Jan. Z.
The U. s. sloop Of war Cyannc has ar
rived fom Havana. All we'll on board.
Correspondence Of tn, Evening Post -
WASHINGTON. Jan. IA dispatch re.
ceivcd here from Fl. Scott, dated DEC. 26
states that 800 Missourians, who had en-
|campcd near that place, had teen compelled
by Gen. La, to liberate thirty Free State
prisoners. One hundred Dragons, with
civil officers, then undertook to arrest the
Free State II. er, but Lane, with powerful
force, resisted, and prevented it. There
upon, the dragons prevented collision by
returning to Lcavcnworth. Lane broke VI
his camp and peace was restored. Their,
was general rejoicing among the settlers
The recent acts Of the Kansas Legislator,
are sustained by the people. A letter from
Lawrence, Kansas, says the present return.
show GOO votes for the Lecomptcn Consti
,ition, and they boast that they will Civ,
1000. The same letter states that the Free
State men will probably take part on thu
4t',, by voting a bol;crs ticket.
The Washington Union has refused t.
publish Stringfcllov 5 letter dcnouncing tn,
l4ccompton Consti, Il ;on
Mr.. Rice, Senate: elect from Minnesota
presented its Cons! tuition to the President
yesterday.
" There will b, convention Of the
!snr> living soldiers Of the war Of 1912 held a
Indianapolis, on the 9th inst, the annivcrsa
~ Of the battle Of New Orleans. The Oh
jcct Of the Convention, as stated in the call
is ''to realize a unity Of action, by which
to secure from the government some rea
sonab!e and proper provisions for all surviving
officers and soldiers Of the war of 1872
who have rendered actual service, and 70,
the widows Of such as are deceased