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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-04
so ACRES OF RItu FARMING LAND!

Ttro HHqdrel6Hd Fly Gold and Siircr Tere1 Hunt
ing Wafehes--Goid. Vest and Guard Chains--Si
GER and Double1piated Silrernare, Jereiry. &c
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-04
REMEMBER THE
Low Price Store!

N. h. All kiRis Of COUNTRY PRODUCE
taken in exchange at tie Highest Market Price,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-04
EVER OPENED IN PLYMOUTH :

Every of the different branches arc filed
complete. We have space to give our prices ofs
onlv n Few articles.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-08-04

We respectfully invite all to call and examine
our Goods and prices. We take great pleasure in
showing them, and will not urge you to buy uRless
YOU are suited,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Flour.-Market quite. Howard Street
and Ohio Super at $500 Ter bbI; Cry
Mills Super at s5,62o5,75 per Dbl. We
note sales al 1928 for Baltimore ground,
81 for Old Dominion, and s8.25 per bbl.
for Welsh's. Rye Flour is steady al 81
25 per Dbl. Corn Meal al SO 81 for Bal
limore, and So so for Pennsy lvanis. anG
S4.I2 per Dbl. for Brandywine Mills.
Wh,at-We quote II at Sl.30s1. 81
for orjinarv.S As 10 ] ,55 Tor lair 10 good,
sl.55 10 | ,65 Tor good TO prime, 5 ,65 To
LIS for choice OF fancy white, and for red
81 ,35 TO 40.
Corn-There were 10000 bushels OF.
fered; sales were made at 74a75 CTS fol
white, and IS CTS for yellow.
Osts-There were ,OOU bushels offer.
ed to-day; sold al 48a5O els for Mar, land;
40s50 for Pennsylvania.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
8AMG3 3GS3o

On Thursday evening, by the Rev. IL
Mathews, Mr.. james BiLmyer to Miss
JIary =. lIiNer. daughter Of Mr.. Jacob
Miller, both of Berkeley County.
On the 18th inst, Mr.. Richard DGUis,
Of Martinsburg, and Miss finn N. John
son.
On the 18th inst.,by Rev, Vim. Evans
Mr.. Lemon Roberts and Miss Julia II
Nayhet0, both of Berkeley county.
On the 9th inst, Mr.. Gro. II. Couch
man and Miss Sarah NJ. Gu WianS, oI
Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
DEATHS.

Near IIarpers- Ferry, On the 9th inst
Mrs Sarah Wnl'erS, aged 81 years, 2
months and 26 days.
In this county on lhe Ord inst, John
James nc Curdy, only son OF John W.
McCurdy. Esq. aged | years.
Near KeatneysvilIe, on Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Henry Uelty. in the =
year of his age. His remains were taken
on Thursday morning, to BakersviIIe,
Nd, where lie formerly resided, for in
lermeni.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

SUDDEN DEATH.-Nrs. Margaret iIr.
ferstay, ,onsor, OF Mr.. George .iritrtsrsy
Of his place was found by her daughter
in diving condition upon the floor oi her
residence, on Monday evening last. She
had. few hours previous, received a
sliOht stroke of the Palsy. but hac been
attending TO her usual honseh' Id duties.
She survived but a shor, time after being
lo2ud. The deceased was ahour GO years
Of notwithstanding american.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
For the Register
Biblical Enigma


| am composed of Is letters.
My l3 IL Is 2 is the name OF one oil
the Apostles.
My 2 10 is a good woman of old.
MY IA ~ Is is a book written by
one Of the Apostles.
My l6 Is 3 IA is one Of The Pro-
phets.
Nv IL 3 ii IL is one who was very
wicked.
Nv 10 s4l IL is place where an
angel appeared to Joseph in dream
My IL 8 2 is Is is our only protector
NV l57 IL 3 is mountain Of old.
Ny Is 81 3 IL is one who if We serve
we shall be lost.
My 5 l6 Is l3 is what five OF the Vr.
gins were.
My whole is a command given by Pau
in his Epistle TO the Thessalonians. ant
a command tina, we all should obey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.

ONE HUNDRED DOlCRtSS.
Our list of Prizes embraces great variety
of Gold and Silver Watches, Lockets, Chains,
Ladies Breaches, Bracelets, Parlor Time Pie
ces, Sewing Machines, Silk Dresses, Pictures,
&C., sc.
In New Catalogue of Books, may be found
Histories, Biographies, Travels, Adventures,
Stories, Ane cdotes, Tales, Narratives, Ro-
names, Sports and Pastimes Also, Reli-
gious, Biblical, Theological, Classical, PhIlo-
sophcsl, Geographical, Botanical, aud Agrl-
cultural, Works.
Dictionaries, Loxicons, Albums, Animals
and Presentation Books. Bibles, Hymn and
PRAYER Books in every style of Binding. To-
gether with all the Newest Works OF the day
all of which are handsomely bound and
Guaranteed Perfect in Every Respect.
Purchasers living at distance will, by sta
ting title Of books wanted be treated with The
same ibcrality is if at our Store themselves.
Take Notice All orders will be answered
within two days from the time they are re-
celvcd.
We can guarantee the best actual per Gen.
tage Including books and presents) ever yet
offered by any Book selling firm or Agency in
the United States, ard are confident that all
who give US a trial viii be sure TO buy again.
Persons wishing 30 act as Agents for uS,wiu
have Con applcation,) Catalogues and sPIen-
did Show Card, establishing our Agency, for
warded free of expense. All orders should DO
addressed To II. f. HOfI co,
No. Al Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md.
January %, 1859. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
Do children AfIoat of a Cake OF Ice.

% Children Aflnat of Cake OF Ice.
One of the most fortunate rescues from
drowning that we have ever recorded &C.
Cured al Boston on Monday. The par
iculars, according 10 the Ledger, were as
follows
Thick ice had formed around The piles
or the New York Central K liItuai bridge,
and on this large number ct children
have been IN the habit of pIavlnG, notwltll-
standing the vigilance OF railroad employ
ees and the police. On Monday, taking
advantage of the absence Of The men from
work, larger numbrr than usual were al
nlay. when about O'clock The ice gave
wav and wen, out with the tide, carrying
with il twenty-five Of the children, all be-
tween The ages Of seven and nine years.
Finding the position they were IN they
screamed for assistance. but were mol
heard or noticed by any one on the shore.
Mr.. WIN. Haslem, residing at No. rs
Second street. and in the employ OF +. D..
BRIGHAM & Co. was fortunately out IN
boat, AMI seeing the desperate condition
Of the like crowd, pulled 10 their asss-
lance, as quick as possible, and fortunate
Iv succeeded in reaching them. the strong
ebb tide however making il a matter OF
much difficulty.
When his boat touched the ice the
greatest GOODNESS was necessary on The
part of Mr.. IIasIem, as, Notwithstanding
his warning to the children 10 keep back.
they crowded TO the eIge of the TEACHER
Gus cake. Seeing the importance OF I'M
mediate action Ilaslem commenced taking
the little folks into biz boat, and scarcely
brearhed until he had got his boat loaded
down to the waters edge.
In this condition he had 10 use much
care in navigating his craft with which he
succeeded eventually in reaching south
Boston Point with his living freight all
safe and sound. although all Of them were
terribly frightened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
% Gen. Quitman attributed the caus,

~ Gen. QullWdH aIIIouIeu Ute rduse
of his decline. up 10 the last moment OF
his life, to poison, administered TO him in
the shape of arsenic, while resident OF
the National Hotel. in Washington. He
used 10 assert that il vas mixed with the
sugar, and substantiated this by the fact
that during the entire term Of The malady.
which afterward assumed the name Of the
hotel, no person was taken i'll who refrain
ed from the use of that article.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
Dental Notice.

DERSONS DESTROYS Of having work done in
Dentistry, at my Office, will please call be.
fore the 2Olh Of February next, as expect 10
nractice ia Harper's Ferry for some time after
That date | am much obliged TO my friends
for their patronage during tie past two years
and will be very glad TO wait on them M fu-
ture. NM' % ' n"N' DEN.
January %, 1859. D:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

D@ Barnun, of humbug noloriety. has
made his frs, appearance in London as a
lecturer, at 81. James Hall. The hall
was crowded 10 excess, and the newspa-
pers generally speak quite fatteringly of
Mr.. Barnum's essay. His theme was
"money making"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

CoMpRoMIsE.-A suit of ejeclment by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ComPa-
ny against Henry Slaub OF this place
which has been for some time pending III
The Circuit Court of Berkeley, was adJus-
ted by compromise on Monday last
Mr.. Siaub, it will be remembered, was IN
possession Of the Dining House on ME
Railroad here, which had been built sew
eral years ago at his expense on the
ground Of the Company, by agreement.
The Company sought 10 GIspossess him,
and al the last term Of The Court the jury
failed TO agree upon verdict. Mr.. Siaut
was willing to vacale the house, but upor
conditions which were unsatisfactory Il
the Company. An understanding was re
Gently had between the parties, and Mr.
Slaub on Monday surrendered the proper
ty upon the payment to him by the Com
pany Of The sum of 81, 500. ID. =. Ream'
err Immediately took possession, and the
house is now The dining point for the pas
scNgers OF two daily lrainF.- DdrtLnS'
burg Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

Death of the Oldest Nan in Nrginia.
Mr.. Phillip lessee, aged 100 years.
died in New Garden Russell county. Va,
on the Isl of December. Ii is stated that
a short time before his death he was a6le
to attend 10 his own household affairs, and
that while in his hundredlh year he Gu.
and split one hundred rails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

&G- Thomas C. Green. Esq. was cleo
ted Mayor OF Charlestown. on Saturday
last, in place of DIR. Blackburn, who re-
moved from The County.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

REMARKABLE Successive chronicle
with much pleasure the recovery from
Cancer, of several years standing, Of our
friend Martin Billmyer, ESQ.,, of this
vicinity. After brief stay in Baltimore,
under The Professional care of DIR. Ca
Tiers. he returned to his home some two
weeks ago, buoyant with hope Of success.
This was realized by the complete sepa-
ration Of the Cancer few days ago, from
the eff cts If the remedies applied by Dr.
{. This is certainly a grea, triumph Of
the healing art. Thus disease heretofore
s. unmanageable in the hands of sur
geons, seems nov to be disdrmcd Of its
lerrors since the discovery Of this treat
meDt which the DR.. claims 10 be original
with him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

iassa Thomas p. BeaH, Esq, junior
editor of the Esprit Of Jefferson,
Charles wn, died on Wednesday morn
ing last, after a lingering illness of Is
months, of Consumption. in the 25th
year Of his age.
o. The jury in The case Of Peter Cor
rae. charged with the murder of officer
Rgdon, of Baltimore, rendered verdict.
after delbera,ion Of twenty -four hours,
of "murder in the first degree" Corrie
was an accomplish Of CropDs who was
convicted a few days ago at the same
Court.
A HANDSOME PRESENT. The good cit.
liens of Boonsboro' Md, presented the
Episcopal Minister, Rev. j. II. Keller,
residing in Sharpsburg, Md, with hand
some suit Of Clothes, a few weeks ago.
85@ The Hotel at HarPef's Ferry, kept
by Mr.. j. p. II. Entter, is advertised for
rent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

&C. Mr.. Pairick Duncan, man of
family, and resilen! of Hancock, Md,
was instsnily killed on Tuesday last, by
falling into Lock No. Sc, on the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Canal, near Orleans, Ale
gany County. The deceased had been
in attendance al frolic given at the ST.
ding Hi Coal Works, and in attempting
TO cross the lock there, fell in, his head
striking violently upon the rocky bottom
(the water was drawn from the lock at the
timc) and caused immediate death.
A singular fatality seems TO overhang
this Lock, for within a few years, five
iuen have lost their lives in it. Ii is the
same lock in which Mr.. Summers was
drowned short time ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
SEND TO THEM FOR \ CATALOGUE.
Greater inducements than erer before
offered TO agents.

DERSONS sending TO II. E. Hoyt Co, are
/ sure of Gift worth not less than nifty
cents, and in many instances worth
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

Bg. We invite the attention OF the cit
liens Of this place and vicinity, to the ar
ticle in lo-day'S paper over the signature
of "Siella." We endorse every senti-
ment therein promulgated. There is not
the leas, shadow of doubt that if Stella S
suggestions were carried out there would
be much benefit resulting from it. Let
some individual take hold of the object
and no doubt the matter will be prosecu-
ted. All that IS required is some person
TO start it and the object will be carried
through.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
For Judge of Court of Appeals.

MI are authorized TO announce WILLIAM J.
w Robertson, of Albemarle, a candidate
for the office of Judge of the Court Of APP
peals, for the third Judicial election.
January %, 1889. te
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

Hotel SoLD.-Msj. o. d. Downey on
the 18th inst. sold The Woodside House,
a, Piedmont. Hampshire county, Va, to
B. franklin Clark, Esq. of Philadelphia,
(or $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29
g231:8 BA&R$g9a
S HEPHERDS TOW n

Corrected ,0sekIy by Stal:y, Miller & Co.
For the week ending Jan. %, 1853.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

RBTRENcHMENT.-Th Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company is still engaged
in The effort TO reduce the number Of hands
in It's service here and elsewhere. Some
idea may be formed Of the extent to which
relrenchment in this respect has been car
ried, if i, be true, as we have been inform
ed, that over 900 carpenters at the differ
ent points on the road have been dischar.
ged within the last twelve months, and
that thenumber Of operatives on the whole
line, is about 5000 less than the Compa-
nv has heretofore had IN It's employ
Nartinsburg Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

ANDA CRIPPLE AT THAT-The case
of the runaway from Pontiac Michigan,
Of a white girl and negro, becomes dark,
or and darker as light is let in upon it.
Through private letter from Poaliac,
from party knowing all the circum-
stances Of this disgusting affair, the Cleve-
land Herald learns some things not We,
limited at by the Detroit paper. We
quot -
"The negro is no: only poor speci-
men of his race, but is lame niger"
al that. We have heard of girl going
through the matrimonial woods ard ia
king up with crooked stick at last, but
in this case, Miss Judson. instead of ia
king what is left, has picked out the most
disgusting piece of humanity ever clothed
in black skin.
"But the secret o: this strange act is
simply this Her father, VINO is rich,
is one Of the meanesi men above ground.
His daughter was engaged 10 young
man Of entirely unqueslionable respecta-
hilily. but her father having quarrel with
his father about few apples. broke off
the match, and the girl, in her despera-
ton, or in pet, or in both. linked her
self with this miserable black man. The
blame lies on the slingy old man, who
will force his daughter TO break off match
on account of few apples. She. how
ever. sought a terrible revenge, for the
chalice is on her own lips. Much mere
sensible would she have been 10 have run
away with her white lover. She is "a
wears Of sgA. The friends OF the girl.
Tor she is we'll educated and refined, be-
lieve her to have been driven TO disirac-
ton by the old curmudgeon whom she
calls father"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-29

g. The alarm of fire on Saturday
evening last was caused by the burning
of fonI chimney in the dwelling occupi-
ed by Mrs. Baldrin, on the eastern end
of Pr,nrcss street. The alarm caused
considerable comwoliOn, especially among
the women and children. The "DiIigent
FIRE Company" was son docket in
''lrss than no time" and the Bloody
Reds" didn't 'run" with their "nler-
scheme" Ii persons would burn their
chimneyS during wet weather there would
he no danger of them taking tire al an i'm
proper period, especially when the wind
is playing lis highest antics.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-02
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
MONDAY, JANUARY 81, 1859.

On motion Of Hon d. f. Sckles, Clarkson N. Potter,
ESQ., of New York, was admitted an attorney and coun-
sellor OF this court
On motion of Hon T. Polk Hon A. Leonard, of Mis-
souri,, admitted an attorney aud counsellor OF this
court.
On motion of Hon Il. Ewing II. G. de Forest, esd,
OF New York. admitted an attorney and counsellor OF
this court.
No So Lessee of VIM. @. French and wife plaintiffs
in error Us VIM H. Spencer, r., al In error to the
circuit court of the United States for the district of In
diana Mr. Justice Catron delivered the opinion OF the
court affirming the Judgment Of the said circuit court in
this cause with costs.
No SO. McKinlay, Garriock, Co, appellants, u.s.
VIM Morrsh master and claimant of the ship ''Pons
Aei &C. Appeal from the circuit court of the United
States for the district of California. Mr. Justice Wayne
delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree OF
the said circuit court in this cause, with costs
No. 300 The Insurance Company of the Valley OF
Virginia plaintiff in error, Moses G. Mordccai. In
error to the circuit court of the United States for the
western district of Virginia Mr. Chief Justice fancy de
ycred the opinion Of the court Diminishing this cause for
the want Of jurisdiction
No 80. Robt Campbell Ct al, plaintiffs in error, rs
Clement Boyrcau In TO the circuit court of the
United States for the southern district of California MIR
Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion of the court
affirming the Judgment Of the said circuit court in this
Cause with costs.
No 300 The United States appellants, Vinccnte
r. Gomez Appeal from the district court of the United
States for the southern district of California On motion
of Hon ID T. Sckes. of counsel for the appellee this
ctuse was docketed and dismissed
No So The White Valley Canal Company, plaintiffs
In error, Henry Vactte The argument of this cause
continued by Messs Swayne and Ewing for the de-
fcndant in
No 81 Frederick L. Barreda Brother, plaintiffs in
error, u.s. Benjamin II. Sisbee a. In to the cir
emit court of the United States for the district of Mary
Lind Mr. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion of the
court affirming the Judgment of the said circuit court in
this cause, with costs and interest
Mr. Chief Justice fancy announced to the bar that after
the argument in the case now before the court Is closed
the court in order to devote Wednesday to conference in
the cases under advisement. will adjourn over to
Thursday next
Adjourned until tomorrow ii clock.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-02

pose of its trainers had failed and the question being
OF oubt he decided that ii 20 10 the Committees Of
the Whole ~
Mr.. FLORENCE Of Pennsylvania, appealed from the
decision OF The Chair and indicated desire 20 make
some explanation but debate objected 60
Mi. SICkIfS, Of New York moved that the appeal be
Laid on the table which motion was agreed to-yeeS
The bin was then referred TO the Committee of che
Whole the state of the Union.
nsroars IRON rliE COMMITTEES.
Mr. LETTER of Ohio from the Committee on Indian
Affairs reported bills for the relief OF Richard Chenery
and for the relief of w w. Bent and they were sever
ally committed.
Also, from the same committee reported adversely
upon the bill providing for the examination of the claims
for Indian depredations in the Territory of New Mexico
and it laid on the table.
Mr.. RUSSELL, of New York, from the same commit
tee reported back Senate bib providing for the allotment
of lands certain New York Indians. and Cor other
poses with amendment and asked that 1t be put upon
its passage.
The question being upon the amendment
Mr. CRAIG Of Missouri, moved that the bill be laid
the table which motion was not agreed TO.
Mr.. STANTON, of Ohio, then moved that the House
adjourn pending which
EXECUTIVE coamuSIoarfoSs.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a conmunca-
ton from the War Department. containing the annual
statement of clerks &c. which laid the table and
ordered to be printed.
Also letter from the Secretary of War; transmitting
statement OF the expenditures fIon The appropriations
for the contingent expenses of the army which was laid
the table and ordered TO be printed
Also, communication from the Secretary of State re
qucsng appropriation to enable him TO pay for 1--WE
hundred copies of the Diplomatic Correspondence OF the
Revolution which referred to the Committee oil
Ways and Means aud ordered to be printed.
Also communication from the Secretary of the Int
ror in reply TO resolution of tho House OF the 9Th ult
relative 10 the military reservation ut Rock Island
which was laid the table and ordered to be printed
Also, communication from the legislature of Kansas
asking extension of the sessions OF the legislature from
forty to sixty days which referred TO the Committee
on Territories and ordered to be printed,
The motion of Mr. STANTON then agreed to- and
the House adjourned.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-02
-------7--7-''77 N
A MEASUREMENT IN THE HOUSE.

Mr. BurIingame the member somewhat notorious
of that name from Boston, is reported to have as
serted, yesterd ", in the House, that the flashing
ton Union was in favor Of the French spoation bill
The ground of the allegation was, that We pub
Iished "by request speech Of Mr.. Webster advo-
eating the French aims-though we stated that we
made the publication by request, and did not en-
dorse the speech or the bill, and would, moreover
very soon publish speech against the bill New
ertheIess Mr.. Burngamc made tho allegation which
we have mentioned-an allegation of class not in
frequent with modern statesmen of the kidney Of Mr.
Burlingame
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-02

Cu,Sor or TRoops IN 1xAsThe Cohesion Nerrs of the
22d nit makes the following statement in regard to the
future position of the troops In Texas
The majority of the infantry companies are to be con-
cenraed at Camp Cooper and the remainder of this arm
to be scattered along the III Paso mail route for the pro
lection of the mails and passengers well AS the nu
merous trains that pass in that way to chihuahua and
New Mexico.
The cavalry in this department, aud three or four
more companies of that which to be placed under
Gen Twggss command will be kept in the field ON the
bend waters of the Red Washta and Canadian rivers to
thoroughly scout all northwestern frontier, and pre-
vent f possible any forays into Texas of the Ca
manches their allies.