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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28

COMMISSIONERS OrTHE REyENUE.-ln some
localities in the State. the duty of Commits
sioner, is very slusgishly performed, and
the returns for this year have not only not
been made in time, hut the provisions Of the
Code as regards visiting every house have not
been compiled with, and the returns made
are from the records oflaS year.
This is rathera lux way of doing business,
and subjects the parties guilty thereof TO heav!
6ne, q suspension pay, and an Investigation
before the Legislature. - Richmond Exam.
Ii having been reported that MIR. IL. NJ.
Garland Jr.. editor of the Blue Ridge Repuh-
lican. had determined to remove to Aexan-
dria. for the purpose Of conducting paper
there, that gentleman says:-"lt is true that
] received very hatterng propositions and
offers from citizens Of that place, and the SUR
rounding counties, aud which ! was very
mucb inclined to accept But upon weigh
inc and balancing all the considerations. III
connection with the movement, have deter
mined to remain where am.
tits. also, reported that have disposed OF
the "Republican." To other parties. rms If
incorrect. On the lst of October the Ike
publican" will become. again, Weekly pa
per-"
John F. Slaughter, ESQ.,, has been appoint,
ed Land and Law Agent of the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad Company, vice Miles Il.
Bohannon resigned.
A negro man fell down pair Of steps N IN
Richmond, ON Tuesday, aud killed himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28

County CouKI.-rhe County Court, Au-
gust term, commences ITS session on Mon
day. According to the classification, the
following. justices will preside. Turner Dix
on. P. j., James A. English. ii. l.. Simpson,
J. }. Wheat, and ". I. Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28

At their recent examination by the Board
of Visitors of the Virginia Military lnstl-
tute. July 4th, the following standings were
assigned young gentlemen from this place
and the neighboring counties. In the first
cl,s--4, Scott Ship, of Fauquier; II. }. ID.
IL. Ross of Culpeper; l., q. Ross, Of Cul-
pepper: L., e. J. Green, of Stafford; 20.
{. Henderson. of Alexandria. In the Sc
rond class-2l, \. T. Walden, of Kappa
hammock: -, j. W. McArty. of Loudoun:
81. J. H. Marshall, of Fauquier; 81, '. NJ:
johnson, Of Spotsylvamia. In the third
class, W. y. Smith, of King George; }.
W. lIouck, OF Rockingham, and L. u.
Hart. of Fauquier. In the fourth Class
-, +. p. Turner, of Clarke; 10, f. NJ. Dab
ney, of Albemarle: Il, W. ID. Waller, of
Spntsylvania; ~, W. I. Frey, Of Rocking
ham.
The following new appointments have been
made: >. F.. q. Curry, Augusta; ), W. =.
Moseey, Rockiugham; 1. }. A. Segar,
Hampton: j, f. ID. iancey, Culpeper; Is, Ii.
W. Browne. Fairfax 29, J. NJ. Lave, Fair
fax; III. IL. H. Christmas, fauquier; 81, j.
II. Latimer, Prince William; -, JAS. Thorn
son. Jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28

FAUQuIER FAMILY HAMS.-A lot very
IL prime, just received aud for sale by
ives MARSHALL 4 WARD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28

\ITOOL purchsseI At Lighest cash prices, by
w ian HILL, BROWN 4 PAkTLuW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
Items Telegrapned from Wa.hip,tsu.

WAsHIN6roN, Sept 20.-Dr Kidwell. of the
virginia Board Of Public Works arrived here
tnis AFTERNOON, and reports great Improvement i'm
.he nhdhces OF his Stace. At the present rate of
afaton, he feels confident that the State will NOT
only meet the interest the public debt but have
a large surplus to add 10 the sinking fund and IN
complete all Improvements now in process of con.
Eruction within ten years
WAsHINGTON, Sept. 2I.-Our government b,.
hot YET succeeded In obtaining redress for the late
numerous outrages on the persons and propertv OF
american citizens in Chill, Notwithstanding Mr.
blgier; our minister, has been exertinp hfmself
Win determined vigor for that purpose Our
olnculues with that country have become more
complicated Owing to the failure of the late Con-
gress 10 cIothe the President with am ole power To
prosecute all our unsettled claims against the Cen
tral and south American States TO an adjustment
the Executive has not, in this case the means
10 enforce compliance with our lust demands
snouio an unsuccessful peremptOry demand for
sausiacnon De made, and our minister demand
ms passports this subject will then be Transferred
10 The s-fiouA consideration of Congress
he Iorthe oning improved stamped and sslf
ruling envelopes are likely to become ponnIa,
Governor Morgan, Of New York and otbrI fnnc.
Ionarles. have already written to the Post.orace
department on the subject Of supplies
Attorney General Black recently Gave an oaof.i
opinion that American citizenship attacbas 70
cnlld born IN this country, the parents of whom
are foreigners, and only Temporary soiourners
This Is In accordance with the principle nro.
nounced In an important case the PARTICULARS NJ
which are contained in Sanford's New Work Re.
ports. Win NC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
Personal,


woods - ~ MIX
Gen: VIM. Walker arrived at New Orleans
on the 5th inst es
Hon +. Hatch and Gideon j. Tucke, Of
New ork, are at will;lrds' ".
The Rev. Theodore Parker writes from
tn,n,o,-S.'e' aug Is, that his bodily health was
,aLf,'1' out his voice was nearly gone He is
taxing active outdoor exercise so"e' nc 10
po.,o, a. v. aver has been held to hail I'm
cent assault upon Mr. Fay, the Ssc,e iot his n :
Middlesex Mills Company Mr.. Fav a. Vi tne
ing from his injuries. Is recover-
---- The Albany Atlas and Arms STATE.
Hon. John Stryker, who was beaten =, th .us. tne
cuse Democratic Convention is mo,s Syfa-
inJured than was ut first supposed Pc oussy
al the Noorhis House, in Syracuse
-" Sheridan Knowles. the venerable d,.r....
ana preacher, addressed a large audience Al Vi
toria Hall, Rothesay. the event ny of Srptemhs,
lst HIS health has much improved Of late in
spite Of advancing years ="
-'--T he Mariposa (Cal) Star thus describes the
personal appearance Of Horace Greeley He does
no' iook IKE vegetarian-wears specs-declines
70 orlhk-never smokes-seldom syearsand
among other Peculiarities, seems TO be In a hurry
To get back to New York,
' MI WIN. H. Hooper the new Deleoat. IN
Congress from Utah, was formerIv \ ms,cSant ~
Saieha' III, ne Is native Of MARYLAND. went 10
oatsna IN IoS4, Out was unsuccessful In businesx
ano ior some years ran steamboat ON the Tnner
Miss sppi and the Missouri Eight n, ten u H. =,
since ne Joined the Mormons and has IateIv ~
Leading man among the Saints in Utah m noIi.
ses, DC has always been Democrat, " '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

AN ASSAULT UPON AN EDiToR-The Editor q
the New York Daily News, Mr.. Geo F Thompson,
was violently assaulted yesterday WED uesday) af
tefnoon In the publication office of that paper by
man named Francis McCabe. The assailant took
offence at an editorial which was printed I'm the
News, that went to6how that the responsibility of
tne disorderly proceedings at the recent Democra-
Tie Convention at Syracuse, rested upon that por-
non oil the Democratic party with which McCabe
laen'ned- MI Thompson had his nose broken
ana was otherwise severely injured. McCabe was
arrested, taken before Alderman Brady. and bs,a
in the sum of $3.50 bail. to answer a CHARGE of "a.
sault and battery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
Grand Lodge ofthe nited States, L. O. O. F.
CORE sDoDdsuc, of Thu Star


BALTIMORE. Sept 81, 1859.
The Grand Lodge reassembled at O'Clock yes
terday morning (the second day Of the SESSION.
with full attendance from every Jurisdiction,
except Lower Provinces Of British North America
and Kansas. .
resolution fixing the per diem Of members at
three dollars was adopted and the mileage at five
cents per mile; and Friday next at 3h O'Clock p.
IN fixed for the final adjournment Of the Grand
Lodge.
The Grand Lodge next went into secret session,
in which they We're engaged until the hour of ad-
Journment- 3k O'Clock p. m.
THIRD Day.-Shortly after meeting, the amend
inents TO the Constitution proposed at the session
Of 1858, were taken up
The first amendment, proposing to allow two
Grand Lodges in the State of Pennsylvania, was
indefinitely postponed.
The second aIne1dment-thAt the annual sss-
sons Of the Grand Lodge Of the United States he
held on the first Monday in September of eac IA
year instead OF the third Monday-was rejected.
Also the third amendment-that Past Deputy
Grand Sires shall be entitled to seats on the foor
OF this Grand Lodge, without the privilege of de-
oatlhg making motions, or voting.
The fourth dmendment-that in case the reve-
nues of this Grand Lodge insufficient to pay us
Liabilities, it shall be lawful to levy capitatfon tax
on the whole membership of the Order-was in
definitely postponed.
tive tax from seventy-fve dollars per annum to
fifty dollars-was laid on the table
The sixth amendment-that amendments to the
Constitution Of the Grand Lodge of the United
states should require three-tfths vote before
becoming law. instead of four ffths-was referred
to the next session of the Grand Lodge.
The seventh amendmeut-the several PROPOSE
lions embracing the question of mergement-was
rejected.
The Grand Lodge next resolved itself into Conn
mittee OF the Whole. TO consider the eighth ninth
and twelfth amendments to the ConstItution-Rep
Boylston, Of $. c.. in the chair.
After discussion by many members, 1t was de-
cided that the Committee of the W hole recon-
mend to the Grand Lodge that 1t is inexpedient 10
adopt any of the amendments to the Constitution
before them. The committee then rose and the
report was cOncuTred in.
The tenth amendment-to admit natives of the
Sandwich Islands to membership in the Order
was taken up; pending which, tine Grand Lodge
adjourned until tomorrow morning, at O'Clock
In consequence Of the stormy weather of TODAY
the Odd Fellows Celebration here conseU uent
upon the dedication of the new north wing of the
Hall Oh Gay street. has been postponed until Mon
day next. The Levee. which had been gotten IN
by the Library Committee, will. however take
place tonight, 1t being deemed impracticable to
postpone it.
Chosen Friends Lodge, of Philadelphia, arrived
here this morning about o'clock for the purpose
Of taking part in the dedicatory proceedings.
They are CHARTERED at the Gilmore House. and are
to-day in the hands of their Baltimore brethren
who are showing them around as well as the dis
agreeable state of the weather will admit.
Yours, &c. RYL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

DEATH BEFORE DIsHoNoR-Catherine Miller
an Irish woman, "a years of age, residing in New
York, committed suicide, Monday night, by
swallowing arsenic. She was .neiente and being
unmarried, used every effort in her power to con-
ceai her situation from her family; but finding it
impossible longer to do 50, she purchased some
arsenic and swallowed it, She then returned
home and was soon taken with vomiting, death
speedily closi NJ the scene
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

MARYLAND POLITIcs.-Messrs Kunkel and Hoff.
man, the candidates for Congress in the fifth dis
frict, have agreed to have joint discussions.
The American party Of Washington county have
nominated the following ticket:
For House of Delegates-Andrew X Stake.
James I'll Elgln, Jacob Hewett, Hiram thurman
Adam L. Hilderbrand. For States Attorney-
Francis M Darby. For Sherif-Edward M
Mooiey For Judges of Orphans Court-Joseph
Eench, Joseph A. skinner, Peter b. Small For
county Commlssioners-John Newcomer. Daniel
Mentzer. Lewis Watson Joseph Carver Jobn
Fiery For Surveyor-Isaac Poe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

II Ii is said that in the event OF the reverse,
Of the sentence, Bishop Ondefdonk has solemnIy
pledged himself in a written document In the
hands of DIR. Hawks, and Immediately to take eff
feet, to assign to Bishop Potter the exercise and
administration Of the powers and authority apper-
tanning TO the Office of Diocesan, and furthermore
expressing his full purpose not to perform Episco-
pal functions in the Diocese without thu consent
of Bishop Potter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

II The residence of Hon. Rsverdy johnson,
in Baltimore, is yielding to the rush Of trade
Hotels flank him on all sides. BARRIERS shop
has got into his basement, and the house will soon
he vacant In the meantime he is building him
self fine residence in Washington, to which
city he will remove as most of his practice is in
the United States Courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

IL From Peterson d Bro S we have through
J Shillington) copy Of ''AIlss Leslie's 2.havior
Book" This very complete manual II 'nforma-
ton, instruction and advice. for youb,. dies, by
so competent hand as Miss Leslie's, will we
presume, have a large sale
Also, from Shillington we have Nos 90 and n
Il the popular Musical Friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

ID Senior LisbOa, the new Brazilian Minister,
istxPected to arrive in New York about the 2sth.
tie is one Of the most distinguished diplomats I'm
TINT service. Chevalier BOrges the present charge
d 'afares, will present him at Washington, and
then visit Europe before assuming the mission to
Ecuador
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

u The examination Of the Bergen rioters was
concluded on Tuesday, thirty-three of the prison
ers being discharged for the want Of testimony
duplicating them in overt acts, and thirty-nine
ng detained. Order has now been restored,
and no further acts of violence now appre-
Ianhah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

Urn Philadelphia, on Monday, the common
council passed an ordinance recognizing the de-
tective police, so that they hold Office during
good behavior. The salary was fixed at 81 900
for the chief and 500 for the snbord mates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

IL The New York Courier thinks that no
movement viii be made to recommend the restor-
alton of Bishop Onderdonk to his Episcopal func-
lions until after the Convention has acted upon
the question of division of the Diocese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

IL The German Society Of Philadelphia for
the Relief Of Poor and Destitute Germans, incor-
porated in I76I will celebrate the centenniel an
niversary of the birth of the great poet Frederick
Won Schiller, on the 10th Of November next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
EXCURSIONS, &c.

one MORE GRAND PIC NIc.-Ths members
" ofthe "uoy Hill Band" respt Ct -
fully snnosncs 70 90 .ss enc, , ass, %
they VII give Pie Me AZ Asalos'sa tsland on
MONDAY next, the 1sth lust fIokrts, admitting
o gentleman and ladies, 50 ceat- safe and com
tortstAs beats viii be 10 vasttss 90 corves pss-
me to ~ FROM tha grounos, during the day, at
~ cent. ter The rened trp cxse n az
NQTlcE TO PLEASURE SEEKERS The
= ; .sas - : s: I'D SSisS
folk, efer the public Of and vicinity an
y shs Pee
daily during the hot weather. :
To psrties OF three or more excursion tickets Will
be issued q one dollar Sd each for Glymont with
privilege OF remaining there ell ht and tetnrni
next day; aiso for Aa ula Greek at two dollars ~
With privilege OF remaining one or two days.
=, The angler can enjoy fne sport with hook and
line 81 either Of the above places white perch And
other mail fsh being abundant; slso kne shooting
gau.e being plentiful.
Good Hotel ACCOMMODATIONS can be had ct these
Bosts leave foot Of 9Th street at So g. IN. and sx
m. keturning. ~ ?. I'M. and 81 q. m.
Eof furthsr lnformatlon inc at the Com pany n
once, no: SIy Pennsylvania avenue, next door 20
Browns Hotel. GEO. r. MATTiNGLY
Ticket Agent Potomac Steamboat Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

II Ii Is stated In a despatch to the Chesapeake
Il Ohio Canal Company that no further transpor-
tation will take place on the canal during the pre-
sent season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

II large body Of land, @, 900 acres lying in
the counties of Highland, Randolph, and Pendie-
ton, Va, has been sold for 100000 to Northern
Emigration Society, who design settling upon IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

Barometer at the Smithsonian, at z a. m (cor-
rected for temperature,) ~ ,s73; at noon I2y $685.
Thermometer, at a. m, re-; at noon, IS
Maximum during "a hours ending Q a. m. to-
day, Il minimum 50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
PERSONAL.

NR.EDlTOR: Under heal of Police Matters. be-
w lore Justice Williams in yesterdays paper.
hnd INV name Gs coDtrIvIng la the sbsepce of the
proprietor Ola stand, t. purchase eabbag . ola roy
sand.r. l bought lot of cabbages, at the required
price, from young man who had them exposed fer
AMI paid cssh for them. The Proprietor rrfnsrS +,
abide by the sale. refus ID then TO have them at
any price. and L returned them. taking hack the
money paid Fhe whos is a malicious and garbled
statement OF facts, and full i.vsstgato will be
had of this matter in due season
1t" PATRICK DOWNS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

ID Delave crossed the Oswego river at Fulton,
last Friday, on rope 1900 feet long and 80 above
the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
THE EVENING STAR.
WARRINGTON CITY:
Thu RSDAY............ ptember %, 1889.
Spiri, of the Meruinx Press.

The COHstitxtiOH devotes its leading column to
a review Of Judge Douglass late speech at w oos-
ter, Ohio II thinks that on that occasion, in re-
plying to the HrPer's Magazine article, he mis-
took the vernaeular Of billingsgate for argument
The Iaisi!igsnesr notes the departure Of Gen.
Scott for the Pacific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
DINEY BRANCH TRGTTING AsSoCIA
Il TION
FlTT AFETTNfr
LOST AND FOUND

q Z REWARD-Was lost in the woods north OF
W. Lion 8 Mill, on Saturday, Sept 10th, cD
a pOG-str3ngy marked; like q houn0;3SS
with brown back, yellow side ;. w hite face
and white tpt tail. Any person who viii bring said
Dog to No. $40 18th street west, above I. street.
shall receIve the above reward. As q hunting dog
he Is good for nothing, and this adverti senent IL
only 10 prove to his owner that he really is lost
Sc IT, Iw'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

DEAD DEMONSTRATIONS plans for reducing the
number of dead letters in the d erent Post-ofices
are being considered by the Post-ofice Depart
ment with view of adopting the most efficient
method p 49, t'tf s, NL--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
PATRICK DOWNS.
GOS0 REWARD.-Broke Jail, on Sunda,
gov night, the 18th instant, two white men
mE SJAMIN AITHEY and JOHN Il. MAGRU

DER. , " J." Il anu 'ohN L. MA'Ru-
Ihs said Ely was committed to jail on the
10Th day of June last, charged with the murder Of
cousty, Maryland He is about FIVE feet eight or
nine inches high, light complexion. thin face and
pair Of substantial legrons. Up the time of the
murder, he was employed at the Laurel Factory in
We will give reward Of Two Hundred Dollars
Tor the apprehension of said Aithey-no matter
where taken-prOsided he is delivered at the Jail OF
Prince GeoIge's county, Maryland
sand MAGRUDEk was committed on the 18th
day OF July last, charge with theft He Youth
sbout nneteen years of age, has a fair complexion,
light hair and very blue eyes, about i've feet SIX
ID C..
We will give reward of Fifty Dollars for his
apprehension, If delivered at the jail of Prince
Georges county, Maryland.
Nv order of the commi sFlOners:
X. w. g BADEN, President ofthe Board
Test:-T. T.. WILLIAMS, Clerk. au q III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

NAVAL ORDERs.-J. M. Stribling has been or
dered to the steamer Wyandott, and Lieut.. w. r
Mayor to the Naval Academy a--at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

BONDS OF LAND OFFICERS are but three
bonds of officers in the land service that remaiu
outstanding to be approved. The General Land
Once recently received two Of these but returned
them in consequence Of some formality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

The BCTTER-MILk COMING Our OF THE STIR
ABoUr-lt seems that, after all, the recent Massl-
chusetts Democratic State Convention followed
the example Of the New York Democratic STATE
Convention, tabling the proposed resolutions in
dorsing the squatter sovereignty platform Of Doug
las, and electng delegates to Charleston devoted
to the Democratic party and its principles. rather
than to M~Douglas and his fortunes The fact is
significant, as illustrating the manner in which
the telegraph Is being used for the benefit of the
Illinois Senator. That, ii will be remembered. I'm
advance Of action by either of these conventions
represented them as welded to Mr.. DIS heresy, as
well as to his fortunes pretending to explain the
precise action both bodies had determined to take
TO advance the Douglas cause. The press of the
country being at the mercy of the telegraphers.
was OF course used to carry out their pur in
THIS case, as in all others where they have similar
ends TO accomplish. II las, however taken but
very little time for the truth, in these cases to
become SO apparent that all may now com prehend
The bogus game essayed to be played for the
advantage of Douglas, who, it turns out, must
look elsewhere than to New York and Massachu
sets Tor delegates to the Charleston Convention
disposed to hold the qualification Of his ambition
as being Of more importance to the future of the
country than the Democratic party's principles
and cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22
BOARDING.

ROARD.-Two desirable ROOMS. lcommyDI
Y eating with BOARD. can be Obtained in a pTi-
Hate family at No. 407 18th street, between G and
"A. sc - ST.
ROARDlNG.-Mrs. BOWIE, 40 18th street
~ between and q, east side, has pleasant and
reason able ROOMS for rent M aa-Im m"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

THk ruLAs,I'-Advices to May IA, from the II
> steamer Pulaski, formerly the Metacom., /, ~
the Brazil squadron, state that, whilst p,en,,;nu
to proceed to Parana short time preyiop. rs
large steam hue In the boiler exploded, bu. sortr
nassly without injury 70 any one on board The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

SPORTSMEN'S GOODS.
The subscriber has received rect from the man.
uiactures- YIN WV "ASA
Double and Single GUNS,
SHOT POUCHES and BELTS
POW DER FLA SKS-a great variety
.SAPS, POWDER, SHOT. wADS &eSe
All OF which are offered at Northern prices either
wholesale or retail. A call is respectful INV soic'fsd
JOS. L.. SAVAGE
Sign "6ilt Saw" Pa avenue
se21-6t lIntelD n, 4 10Th snd rJ,b =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-22

THE SAN JUAN 1MBROGLIo.-Th following ex-
tract from letter addressed to the Journal of Com
merce will show the position Of affairs in regard
to the Island of San Juan previous to its occupa.
ton by Gen. Harvey:
The two COmmssionereColH Hawkins ON
the part OF the British Government and Mr.. Camp
bell on the part of the United States-haye utterly
disagreed al to the ownership of the island the
former claiming that the channel referred to in
the treaty il that OF Rosario, while the latter more
properly insists that il is the channel of Haro n
the Haro channel be adopted, the islands living
east OF IL belong to the United States and IL not
'hen they are given up to Great Britain.
ne commissioners, since their disagreement
On ,his vital point, have stood still They reported
n ~ ,nelr respective Governments that they could
may De added that the Commit ssioners, since
nc, agreement as to the water boundary, have
the land boundary described in the t,.atv s. ,ts
49th parallel. @"'' - VIC