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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
BLAKR COUNTY NORMAL SCHOOL
AND SEMINARY,
MARTINSBURG. BLAIR CO, Pa.
j. ". DICKERS0N. i'leip''s-

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TElHIS institution viii commence its frst sessioa
q with an able and experienced corys Of instruc
tors on Monday, n oy. 5th, 1860. No4expense has
been spared in making if thorough and eompeteia
every department.
The school building is constructed ana furnished
upon the most approved modern plans aud is one
of the best IN the State. 1t contains hall capa
BILE of seating 500 adults, with office, music rooms,
sufficient for school of 800 pupils
The school is located in region Of country IN
excelled for its beauty and healthfulness, aud is
surrounded by moral and industrious communi-
ty.
The distance to Cove Station, Huntingdon and
Broad Top r. r.. is six miles; to Holiday sburg
Station, Pa. r. r. II miles, with daily stages from
the latter and tri-weekly from the former; thus
making it easy of access from all parts of the
country. The objects Of the school:--
LIST. The Professional Training Of Teachers
2nd. The thorough Education of young ladies'
ana gentlemen in the English ana Ornamental
Branches.
81 The preparation OF Students for College.
The teaching Glass will mee; daily for lectures
on the Theory aud Practice Of Teaching, recitation
from a standard work on the subject, or discussion
of Methods Of Teaching by the class.
Students who desire 10 do 50 may prepare to en-
ter the higher classes in college.
Ladies Will havea separate boarding house and
win be under the immediate supervision of an ex-
perienced Preeeptress
Instruction given in all the branches taught in
the best Academies and Seminaries.
Whole expense, exclusive of Ornamental bran
chess for boarding, tuition, furnished rooms, room
rent, and fuel. SllS.00 year.
For circular, with full particulars, address
E. J. OSBORNE, or J.. w. DICkERS0N.
Care ofJ. 9. EyERHART, Martinsburg, Blair CO.,
Pa.
Nov. ?, 1850
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
WEST CHEsgER, PA


TFsHIS work contains over 400 pages of closely
L. printed matter, and will be sold by sshscup
ton.
1t teaches the duties Of Justices Of the Peace,
with forms for the transaction of their business.
1t teaches the duties of ConstIbles with ali the
necessary forms, appertaining to the office.
1t contains the duties of the Supervisors OF every
County and Township in the State.
It contains the mode Of procedure for the laying
out and opening of pupiic and private roads, OF
vacatng and altering roads, the building OF brldg-
es, &c. &c.
1t contains the Common School Law. with
plantations, decsi ms and directions together with
forms tor Deeds, Bonds, Contracts, Certificates,
De- sc. This department of the work was COM
piled at Harrisburg by MIR. Samuel z. Bates, Dep
uty Superintendent, and is alone worth the prlce
OF The volume TO any one interested in Common
Schools.
1t contains the duties of Township Auditors.
1t contains the laws relative TO Dogs and Sheep.
1t contains TIE duties of Assessors.
1t contains the laws in relation to Strays, Mules
and Swine.
1t contains the laws relative to Fences and Fence
Viewers.
II contains the laws relItive TO Game hunting,
Trout and Deer.
Il contains the Election Laws with all tie neces-
sarv Forms.
Ii contains the Naturalization Laws, with all tie
necessary Forms for Application.
Ii contains large number OF Legal Forms which
are used in the every day transaction Of business,
such as Acknowledgements, AfIidayits, Articles Of
Agreements and Contracts. Partnership, Appren-
tees. Assignments, Attestations, Bills OF Exchange
and Promissory Notes, Bills of Sale, Bonds,
Checks, Covenants, Deeds, Dispositions, Due Bills
and Produce Notes. Landlord and Tenant, Leases,
Letters of Attorney, Marriage, Mortgages, Re-
cepts and Releases The work is bound in Law
Sheep aud will be sold to subscribers 81 % per
! copy payable on delivery Of the work. The work
has passed the revision of many Of the best Law
yer in the State, and has received their unqua-
fec appreciation. a reliable hand book OF refer
ence upon all subjects upon which il treats The
whole is arranged ID such d manner to present a
plain concise and explicit statement Of the duties
of all Township 0fHcers as may be readily under
stood by any one.
Bedford Ceauty viii be thoroughly canvassed for
the work. and the support OF the citizens is respect
fully solicited.
Henry C. Reamer is General Agent for Bedford
CeNnty.
z. S.-Gcod canvasseTS wanted in all parts of
this County for the above work, TO whom liberal
compensation will be given. Applications, which
must be made at early date, snoud be address
ed to
II C. REAMER,
Bedford Pa.
Dee. = 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF
VALUABLE COAL LAND.

TFHHE undersigned Trustee, appointed by the
L Orphans Court of Bedford County, to sell
the real estate Of William Anderson late of Broad
Top Township, decd, by virtue of an order of sal
Court, will expose to public sale on the premises,
on Tuesday, the 29th day Of January, next, THE
ONE UNDIVIDED THIRD PART of a TRACT
OF LAND situated in Broad Top Township afore-
said containg ZIG acres, l02 perches composed
of parts of three warrants in the names of Gabriel
CLANCY, jeremiah Duvall, Richard l.. Foster, Sep
timus Foster and others. This is considered one
OF the BEST COAL TRACTS on the Mountain, the ex-
posure being exceedingly favorable for working
TERMS: Cash. Sale will be opened at one o.
clock Of said day. JOHN r. REED,
Dec. IA, 1904 Trustee.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
ExECIITnR,S NnTlCE.

LETTERS testamentary on the Estate of Eliza
beth Black, late Of Napier tp., decd, having been
granted TO the undersigned, notice is hereby given
to sll indebted te said state, 70 make payment inn
medistely aud those having claims agaiast the same
to present then properly authenticated for settle
IDS. w. TOMLINsON,
Nov as 1860 Executor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
Executors Notice.

4 ETTERS testamentary upon the last will SSc.,
Ia Of Henry Bender. late of South WoodberFy
township, deed, having been granted to the sub
scriber he hereby gives notice to all indebted to
the Estate to make payment, and those having
claims to present them properly authenticated for
settlement.
ADAM HADERMAN,
Nov. so, lS60-d Executor.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
REAL ESTATE.
OF YALuABLE

REAL ESTATE
DY virtue of au order Of the Orphans Court of
ID Bedford County, the undersigned, Admins
traitors of the estate Of Jacob Hinsh, late of East
Providence Township, decd, will expose TO sale
by public vendue ON the premises, on
Tuesday, the 8th day Of January, merit,
at ! O'Clock P. NJ, the following described valua-
bic Real Estate, to wit:
A tract of land situate in Rays Cove, in said
Township of East Providence, adjoining lands OF
Adam Hinish on the North, Jacob Richey on the
East Wm Gracey on the South, and John Grove
and Samuel Grove on the West, (part of tract of
lsad formerly belonging to Philip Fishers heirs)
containing 800 acres and Is perches more or less,
about IA acres of which are cleared and under
fence, and with a story and hall log dwelling
house thereon erected.
TERMS One half the purchase money IN hand
at the confirmation of the sale, and the balance in
one year with interest, ~ he secured by Judgment
Bonds and Mergage.
HENRY HINISH,
DAVID FORD,
Dee IA, 1880. Administrators.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
HATS AND CAPS.

Just received an extensive and varied assoH-
ment of Dress, Opera, Embassy and Prince OF
Wales Hats of beautiful model and fabric, full
ly up to the progress Of the tunes comprising
every variety Of pailerg. color and quality, from
80 certs up. 0STER l. CARN.
Get 90 IS6o.-2m
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

The above is a portrait Of David McCreary. Of
Napier township, who, On the 3lst day Of August.
1858, made affidavit sefore Justice Gorlcy that he
was treated for the cure CT Cancer by three physi
the Eclectic College in Cincinnati, ior period Of
nearly eight months, notwithstanding which, his
ig aose ard portion Of has lff check uere entirely
eaten alcayl He had given up all hope, when he
heard Of the ssB0oi Searcber,@ and was induced
to try it, Four bottles cured him, and although
sadly dgfgured, there is question bat what this
invaluable medicine saved his life. The full partic
ulsgs of this remarkable case may be seen in cir
cular, which can be had Of any of the Agents.
Wa also refer to the case Of Nancy Blakney, OF
Il derton. Armstrong county, Pa, cured Of Scro-
fua after being unable to get out Of bsd for thEee
years
To the case Of lady in AnSonvtle, Clesrfeld
county, who was also afflicted with Scro!uia Ia Us
worst form.
To the case Of George Meisei, residing in Car
rotown Cambria county, Pa, who was badly
afflicted with Cancer that il eat his entire nose OIL
and his case was worse, if pessihle than McCrea
ry's.
The particulars Of these cases-cyery one Of
which was cured by the use OF the Blood SeareheT
--rnay also be found ia a circular TO be had CT any
Of theAgeats.
R. NJ. LEMON, Proprietor.
Laboratory for the manufacture aed sale, near
Penna. Railroad Depot, uolsidayshuvg, Pa.
For sale Dy II C. Reamef, Bedford; g. D. Trout.
Alum Bank John g. Sehen Pleasantyille; H. N
Fyau, West End p. Office; Frederick Corl, Mari-
eta; G. B. Auliek. St. Clansyiue Jacob Baird,
Barndollors Mills; n. Koons, Willow Grove John
Bowser, Bowsef'S Mil, -A-C. Evans, Rainsburg y.
F. Horn x Bro. Schells5urg Hilligas Aowry,
Buena Vista; John Wayde, New Paris; Ritchey
& Ramsey. Bloody Run Piper Scott, Fattons-
vile; David Beegle, WaterStreet; Wm. ]. Gal
brsith, Woodherry; G. D. Kauimsn, Fftchviiiei
all Of Bedford County.
Dee. Is, 1858.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

4 Beuerolent IRsfitution estabisked bg special Es
docneaf, for The Relief Of fe Sick and Distressed
afi,cted ,gaHl FruieRt and Epi4emic Diseases, and
especlqiiy tor fse Care Of Diseases 81 ihe Sexual
Organs.
EFEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
description of their condition, (age, occupation,
habis Of life, 6c.,) and in cases of extreme pov-
erty. Medicines furnished free of charge
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermaterrhoea. and
other Diseases Of the Sexual organs and the
NEW REMEDIES employed IN the Dispensary,
sent to tile afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free
OF charge. Two or three Stamps Tor postage will
be acceptable.
Address, DIR. J. SKILLIN HoUGHToN, Act
ing Surgeon, Howard Association No. 2 South
Ninth Street Philadelphia, Pa BY order Of the
Directors EZRA n HEARTWELL,
President
GEO FAIR0HILD, Seer tary.
Nov rs Is6O-gz
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.
GREAT RARGe4LAfS I

TE0o make room for fall goods, during rnis month
4 we viii sell every description of Summer
Goods at cost, for cash. Superior French and
English Lawns, at half price, and many other
goods suitable for Summer use. Call aud see.
July Is, 1860. A. B. CRAMEh. 4 co.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
EXEcuToR.S NoTIcE.

= FILTERS testamentary hay wing been granted to
1 the subscriber residing in SchellsbuTg, Becfcrd
pom the last will &c, of Philip Shrader,
80 of St. Clair Township. deed, he notifies all
,e,seus indebted TO the estate to make immediate
Io,UeDt, and all those having claims, requested
70 rresent the same properly authenticated for set
ABRAM B. 6UNN,
nao gS 1850 Executor.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
$500 REV ARD.

THE above amount win be paid to any person
1 finding hair cross, and anchor gold tipped, by
returning the same to ID. u hAAMEh.
Nov. lG 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
Northern Light

THE cheapest and best light in use, can be had
i by buying Coal Oil perfectly pure, inodorous
and free from smoke while burnings at $l.OO per
gallon, at II. G. Reamer's Drug Store.
Nov. 10, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
Redfnrd Rail Road.

meeting of the stockholders of the Bedford
A Rail Road Company will be held at the Office
r tie Company. in Bedford Borough, on Monday
The 18th day Of January, 1861, between the hours
If one and three O'Clock P. ID, for the purpose of
choosing President and twelve Dire ctors, for the
JOHN P. REED.
Dec. %. 1860. Secretary.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
First and Last Notice.

ALL persons knowing themselves indebted to
the subscriber on Book accounts, for Flour, Lum-
Der, Store Goods, or otherwise, are earnestly
qnested to make settlement, before the 18th
day of Dec. next, either by cash or note, at 30,
go or 80 days; OF for Wheat, Rye, Oats, Corn and
Buckwheat, for which the highest price viii allowed
in exchange for their accounts.
All persons neglecting this Notice will find their
accounts in the hands of an officer for settlement,
without respect to persons
JOHN ALSIP.
Nov. l6, l860-d
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STRgY HEIFER.

(tAME 10 the. premises of the subscriber, living
~ in Junata Township, some time in October
l1st, white and red spotted HeifsT. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take her away.
Dec. :. ls6O.-c LEONARD BITNER.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted to
"A the subscriber, on book account or otherwise,
are earnestly requested TO make settlement, on or
before the st day Of January, next, either by cash
or note. All neglectng to do so, win find their ae-
counts, in the hands of an officer for settlement
without respect to persons.
Dec. IA, 1860. JOHN ARNOLD.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
Seltlenlent.

Id persons knowing themselves indebted TO the
IA subscriber, either by note, or book account,
viii confer favor, BY settling the same, " tne
first dav of January, 1851, all persons having
claims. win present them for settlement as | wish
to have all accounts closed. / determined my,
hooks shall he closed GEO. BLYMIER.
/ have large assortment of Stoves and Tin
ware that / viii sell very low for cash, or short
credit Also 4 few I'd handed cook stoves that
will sell very low. u. b.
Dec. IA, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
NOTICE.

Letters testamentary, the last win and testa-
ment of Jacob Teeter, late of South Woodberry
Township, decd, having been granted to the sub
scrber residing in said Township, notice is there
fore given to all persons indebted make payment
Immediately, and those having claims against said
estate win present them properly authenticated for
settlement.
ALEX. HoLSINGER,
Nov. 23, l960.-c'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
NOTICE.

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted TO the
N firm of Ferguson Il Shafer either by note or
book account hereby notified that after the oath
of December 1860 the books &c, win be placed in
the hands OF Justice of the Peace for collection,
when suit VIII be brought without respect to per-
SONS. FERGUSON " SHAFEB.
Dec. IA, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

JUST received fresh supply Of groceries,
such as Sugars al 8, 10, II and p cegts, prime
Rio Coffee al II and Is cents, Malasses ab,l
Syrnps Of all kinds, fresh Teas ci all varieties
Oct. %, 1860. OSTER a. earn
Everybody should use Trinders London Honey
IL Soap. 1t the best in use for rendering the
skin fair, soft, and smooth. For sale by
OSTER Il CARE.
May is, 1860.
If you want cheap ready made clothing call
al 0stet & Carn's cheap side, vests from st.e0 up
business and over coats from $3.50 ap.
Oct. a6. 1860 oSTER s. CARN,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

6tALL aud see a large and beautiful assortment
~ of coal oil lamps. of the latest Styles just re-
Store.
Nov rs, 1860.
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RESTNPTION Or PAYMENT.

PENNSYLVANIA. VIRGINIA, MARYLAND
4 and OHIO BANK NOTES taken at par for
GOODS or on ACCOUNT, at Cheap Side.
Nov 80, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
GRAND OPENING Or NEW FALL
WINTER GOODS
At
CHEAP SIDE, BEDFORD, PEMN,A.

CHEAP SIDE, BEDFORD, PENNA.
TINE undersigned have just opened large and
L. handsome line Of new and fashionable DRESS
GOODS, Cloths, Gassmeres, Jeans, ready made
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Glass, China
aud Queensware, Fresh Groceries, Spices, &c.
which for quality and price cannot be surpassed in
Bedford.
Having been selected from the best houses in Pha-
delphia. and purchased at very low prices, will
engage to sell as low the lowest for cash pro-
duee only. Please call and examine our stock
before purchasing no trouble to show goods.
OSTER & CARN.
Oct. 5, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

GEO. FAIRGHILD, Seer tlry.
Nov. 10, ls60.-zz
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
PUBLIC SALE

Henry NIoonEMUs, Clerk.
Commissioners office, Dec. IL, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28
NOTICE or LNQUISITTON.

ESSENCE OF COFFEE at DR.. Harry's.
Il Dec. u, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

Dec. :, 1860.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-28

vYINSEL ZEPHYR all cylors at Dr. Harry's.
i Dec q, 1890.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-16
Rn, now for tbs so.lled CONGESTION State Convention,

But now for the sO-caed Opposition State Convention,
the proceedings Of which published in the Enquirer
of Saturday, and which held at Montgomery on the
9d of July. This Montgomery Convention was gotten
up by Hooper, of the Montgomery Nail who has been
sympathzug with the Democracy for long months past
and who vainly endeavored to entce the Opposition
party Of Alabama into the Democratic camp But his
failure in this behalf was signal aud overwhelming His
Montgomery Convention Of the I'd Of July, over which
the Enquirer makes such great ado, had delegates
from only ssvs counties out OF the fytVO counties,
and these ssvsn counties Immediately about Mont
gomery and there only we believe, between tiOef-
" and thirty delegates present from those seven coun-
ties and about third Of these twenty or thirty dele
gates after Hoopers Convention declared for Breckin-
ridge seeded from the bodyand announced their purpose
tosupport Bell and Everett Thus Hoopers Montgomery
Opposition Convention consisted really Of only some f-
teen or twenty delegates at the outside and that was
the great Opposition State Convention of Alabama,
which declared for Breckenridge and Lare, and which
the Enquirer and other Democratic journals represent as
the Regular Opposition State Convention of Baltimore
But we are glad that attention has been called to
this matter 1t has given opportunity to explode
"eauar" Of the first water and to show both to our
political friends and political adversares that the dsaf
fiction for Bell and Everett in Alabama extends only to
bakers dozen of persons about Montgomery, who have
been working in the harness with the secessonsts
and Dsunonists for at least year past We have stat
ed only what recognized and admitted facts and we
defy the Enquirer any other Democratic paper in the
land to controvert a single one Of them.
In conclusion, as our neghbor has obviously been
mised in this matter hope proper regard for can
dor and fair play will induce him to make the niece Sary
eorrection
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-16
WOOXAM.
coNSTTTUTIOYAL UNION COYvENTTON


Urea n. Y, Jay l2.-The Constitutions al Union Con-
veation of the friends OF Bell aud Everett met at Ne
chancs Hall at ~ o'clock to-day. Among those pres
ent we're Hon Eras,us Brooks Hon. George Briggs Hon.
Washington Hunt, Judge wilkins, of Orange; Judge
Kidd, OF Albany; Hon. Lorenzo Burrows, OF 0leans ;
Hon. VIM. Duer OF 0swego Hon. Jonas @. Heart, of
Rensselaer, Jacob +. Faurot, Of Oataro; and Geo. g. A.
Scroggs, OF Erie.
The Convention called to order by Jonas G. Heart
of Erie, who named Jacob p. Fauro OF Ontario county,
temporary Chairman. (Appause.)
Mr. Graves, Of Kings, moved that Mr.. Geo. A Halsey
of New York. be temporary Secretary. This nomination
was greeted with loud applause.
On motion Of Mr.. q. b. Freeman, Of Montgomery
county, committee of six appointed creden-
tals.
On motion Of Erastus Brooks, committee Of nine
appointed to report on permanent organization.
Some desultory conversation took place on the right
Of the members present Seats person challeng
ing the right Of K Graves, of Kings, TO seat.
The committee on Contested Seats decided that Mr..
Graves is entitled 10 a seat.
The Convention then took a recess until o'clock.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-16
AUGUST BELMONT, New York.
TIE JAPANESE PRINCES TO CAPTAIN DUPONT.

Your Ereeiieney Captain Dupont
With respect to your reply declining officer Of
the government TO accept oil twenty thousand dol
lars to be distributed among the police forces Of the cities
Of Washington Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
in proportion to the duration Of stay in those cities
fully approaching your for non-acceptance that
personal friend you be pleased, in name
request Mr. Belmont the sonin-aw of the late Commo
dore Perry, to oblge by distributing the same as
above stated and by explaining that it is wish that
the be applied in with your usages in
acknowledgement Of the efficiency Of those police officers in
contributing much comfort Respectfully SUBJ
mitted. SHINE B0OZEN NO KANL, l.. S.
MURAGAKE AWADI NO KAMI, L. s.
OGARE BUNGO NO KAMI L. S.
The eleventh day, of the fifth month"; Of the seventh
year of Ansee.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-16
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE
JAPANESE AMBASSADORS, CAPTAIN DUPONT
AND Mr. BELMONT.
Princely Gift by the Embassy 90 the Police OF
New York and other Clties.
CAPT. DuPoNr no MR. nELNoSr.

CAPT. DUPONT TO Mr.. DELNoST.
NEW YoRK, June 30, 1860.
Dear Sr-I have the pleasure enclose order up
the Treasurer of the United States for $50 600 which
the Envoys Of the Japanese Embassy have requested
to commit to you for distribution among the members Of
the respective police Of Washington, Baltimore, Phadel
pba and New York, in proportion 10 the number Of each
and Of the time spent in each city by the Embassy.
The ENJOYS wish to explain that this present in
tended to be acknowledgment of the efficiency Of the
police in contributing their comfort and it IS fair to
presume that is made in accordance with the usages of
their country it also accords with the practice Of high
dignitaries in Christendom.
enclose copy Of the note which the Envoys have
addressed to me- so that you may the precise terms
that they employ to the distribution. And here it
may not be irrelevant to explain the reference which
they make to my official refusal to accept this gift
The money was first rendered to me as the Commits
sose the immediate representative the Envoys Of
the federal government which, as | knew looked upon
the members OF the Embassy the nations guests and
wished that they should be subjected any expense
l. therefore, felt obliged to decline the offer although
approaching very highly the motives and feelings of the
Princes and fully recognizing their dscernment in select
ing the objects of their grateful beraty whose ecien-
cy and zeal have greatly aided the Naval Commission in
the fulflment of delicate and responsible duties.
The ENJOYS persisted in their Offer and expressed cha
grin that having freely received presents they should
the expedent of calling upon me- as their personal
friend" to accomplish their object through your kind
agency.
In this way, they believe, they have avoided COLI
sion with the sensbiltes of the general and municipal
governments. am, dear sir respectfully and truly
Yours, S. +. DUPONT, U.SN.
AUGUST BELMONT, New York.