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The Law of Clothing in regard to VOlun
teers received into the Confederate Ser

The Law of Clothing in regard to VOIun.
teers received into the Confederate Ser
vice.
Much misunderstanding seems to exist
among the volunteer forces called into the
Confederate service. in relation to the subject
= of clothes and clothing, and yet the law of
Congress controlling the question is quite
clear, and admits OF no two constructions
Many Volunteer Companies and Battalions
and Regiments, entered the Confederate SER
vice with the idea that the War Department
would supply all Deficiencies of clothing
among them, and would moreover be pre-
pared with future supplies to meet the ac-
-cruing wants of the soldiers and are con-
.sequently. now suffering in this respect,
because of the want of proper information
In the beginning, which their officers and
the State authorities should have given
The law of Congress set forth in the act to
provide for the public defense." reads as
follows, t1-wit:
Said vos:T1ers shall furnish their own clothes
When called into active service, and while remain
ing therein, iastead of clothing every non COM
missioned officer and private in any company
shall be entitled to money, in q sum equal to the
cost Of clothing Of a nOn-co nmissOned officer or
private in the rcgular army Of the Confederate
States"
By this iaw. volunteers proride, at all
times, their 0,cn eiotAiag, qsd receive there
for, comssutation IN money, and IN the pass
age of the law, Congress evidently had in
view those public exigcncics requiring large
forces to be thrown into the field while yet
the Government was in its infancy and
stood provided with no regular Quarter
masters organization.
We have been thus explicit, because it is
highly desirable the matter should be thor
oughly understood, as well among those
troops already in service, as among those
who are daily expected to be called into
service. And we think it would be well
for the newspaper press. generally, to set
forth the subject in the light of the law and
the reason OF the law.-Aontyomery i'd
perkise-
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~ We find the following letter of
Mayor AUSTIN, of this city, in the Cincin-
natl Commercial, of June lst. Mr.. Austin
is one of cur oldest and best merchants, and
we have no doubt he speaks the sentiments
oea large majority of our people:
Letter from the Mayor of Van Buren,, Ark.
sFfremen's Insurance Company and Va
tioaok Insurance Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
GENrLEMEN L wish to inform you that the
Insurance on the steamboat Leon stopped on
the day that our Legislature confscated all
lands, debts, dues and demands OF foreign
States to the use of the State of Arkansas
brought about by Northern States, and your
city stopping arms and provisions, and other
demonstrations of hostility to her and the
South. We were then in the Union, and this
part of the State all Union men but by those
rash and hasty measures we were forced to
the conclusion thai, as religious fanatics you
were oent ON the destruction and cxtermina-
tion Of nine millions of educated, refined and
Intelligent fellow citizens of the same race
and family, and hug the fallacy of bettering
the condition Of three millions of negroes,
which the South has elevated from the de-
Siaucu COdoI Va <AtIlCa 10 tilc Coi
ored servants, well fed and well clothed.
The South has come to the belief that
Lincoln and his Cabinet has laid down the
same programme that the Emperor of Rus
aia performed in Poland. But the South
crn people will be hard to conquer and subju
gate to serfdom. The feeling here with men,
Bomen and children is their graves first
tal the South wants is to be let alone, or
peace, asking nothing but their country,
honor and independence. And as intelli
gent people would it not be better if some
means should be put in motion by the
people. both North and Sonth, to stop this
-nnholy war, widened by false dispatches,
and rash and hasty officers in command :?
For, after fighting, burning and sacking
cities, say for one or two years, we will
turn up like the Kilkenny cats in the saw
pit-willing to make peace, ruined, and all
that would be left to US would be that dead
" hatred and animosity to raise up our
children to curse and despise the robbers Of
our rights and liberties.
But, at the end of this conflict, if alive
and as much property left, mean to pay
you and all other honorable men in the
North. in cash, and take scrip issued by the
State to my own use.
With sorrow and regret | deplore that
such a state of hostility exists in our be-
loved country. l remain,
JOHN AUSTIN.
VAN BUREs, ARK, May II, 1861.
2. 81 have seen al! the merchants of
this city. and they pledge themselves, word
and honor, that after conflict, if as much
above earth, they will pay their Northern
brothers al; their demands in cash
JOHN AUSTIN,
Mayor of the City OF Van Buren,, Ark.
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Letter from the Cherokee Nation
PARk HUI, c. N. june 9th. .,61.

| LARK HILL, u N Juno 9th, Ol.
DEAR DUNHAM -
The water courses have all been immod-
eratcly high. Captain PIKE was delayed
some days by them. but finally got across
the last. Illinois. on Tuesday.
Wednesday, he had an interview with
the Chief. Mr. Ross. This was, in every
respect, satisfactory. MIR. Ross had been
represented as quasi abolitionist, an enc
my to the South, and Heaven knows what
what more. Capt. P. found him tractable,
gentlemanly. and easy to deal with. 1t is
true he had assumed position of neutrali-
ty IN the war that exists; but this is not
for the purpose of holding aloof from the
South. but to preserve the Nationality Of
his people. He cannot prevent the enlist
ment of many of the Cherokees in our ar
mics. There are several of them now, in
Capt, Lewis company.
To-day Capt. T. left ON his mission to
the Creeks. He will return here at spcci-
fisd time-say two or three weeks hence.
General McCoILoUGH, also had an inter-
view with 8Ir. Ross. l was not present,
but suppose it was agreeable to both par
ties. At least, hear no complaint on oar
side. =
Col. Mark BEAN of Cane Hill, accomrnin
MED Captain Pike to this place, and NJ
present at the conference yesterday. BE-
lieve he returns with confidence in the
friendly disposition of the Chief.
Some person stole sack Of Coffee and q
box Of Candles, 40 lbs., from Capt. Lewis
company, the first night out from Evans
vile.
The Indians had it reported that two
thousand men were advancing upon Table
quah. for the purpose Of taking John Ross
prisoner, if he did not join the South forth
with
There is another report flying about,
quite as senseless as the one named: "The
North wants the niggers and the South the
land" Between the two, if this were true,
the Indians would fare badly.
1t may be very much out of place. but
even if it is, wish you to print. in legible
letters, my thanks to Mr.. MuRRELL and
family, of this place. for their kindness and
hospitality whilst have been their guest.
l have felt all the time as if were at home
or at some friendly house in your town.
There will be news to communicate, l
think, from the Greek Nation, in few
days.
General PEARcE was here day or two
since, on official business. You have no
idea. how many persons of great influence
with MIR. Ross have sought interviews
with that gentleman on their own hook.
Hastily. Q.
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.e.der.1 ~ - e sesr h.ss e. sssses . a. se ec
e<s00tSs:sc - elrSes that We hope soon
~ aefs1a1o-1seembled in convention in this
ss5-11ss sot only reduced largely the rates here
1u16ge demanded for mail service and conveyance
Of troops and munitions, but have voluntarily
prodesed to receive their omfensation, at their
dnced rates, In the bonds oi the Confectionery, for
the purpose Of leaving all the Of the gov
eminent of its own disposal for the common de
fence
Requisitions for troops have been met with euch
aacrity that the numbers rendering their services
have. In every instance, greatly exceeded the de-
inand. Men of the highest official and social po-
titi0n, serving as volunteers in the ranks The
gravity of age-tLe zeal Of youth rival each ether
IN the desire TO be foremost in the public defence,
and though at NO other point than the one hereto
fore noticed, have they been stimulated by the ex
-citemen. incident to actual engagement and the
hope of individual distinction, they have borne
what. for troops is the most severe ordeal pa
.ient TOLL constant vigil and all the exposure and
discomfort Of active service. with resolution and
forttude such as to command the APPRECIATION and
justify the highest expectation of their conduct
when active valor ehall be required in place of
steady endurance.
people thus united and resolute, cannot shrink
from any sacrifice which they may be called on to
make. nor can there be any reasonable doubt of
their final success however long and scvere may be
their test of their determination to maintain the
birthrght of freedom and equality a trust which
it 10 their first duty to transmit unbiemished to
their posterity. .
bounteous Providence cheers with the promise |
Of abundant crops.
The fields Of grain which will, within a few |
weeks be ready for the sickle give assurance of
the amplest supply Of food, whilst tie corn, cot
aad other staple productions of out SOIL afford
abundant proof that up to this period the season
We feel ~ exr es.se . jsa go Id
aYe protest solemn1y, IN the face Of mankind. I
that We desire peace at any price, save that oil
honor.
In independence we seek no conquest, no aggran- |
dizement. no concession of any kind from the
States with which we have lately confederated.-I
All We ask is to be let alone-that those who never
held power over US, shall not now attempt our |
subjugation by arms. This we will, We must re-
si:s to the direst extremity.
The moment that this pretension is abandoned,
the sword will drop from our grasp and We shall
be ready to enter into treaties Of aInity and COM
merce that cannot but by mutually beneficial So
long as this prtentiOn is maintained with firm re
lance on that Divine Power which covers with |
its protection the just cause, will continue to
to struggle for our inherent right to 80 FREEDOM,
INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-GOVERNMENT"t
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
AosrGoMrxr. April 90. 1861
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PosT-OFF1cE SrAMps.-The Montgomery
advertiser says there seems to be anxiety in
regard to postage stamps when the Confed-
crate Government, through the Post office
Department, takes charge Of the service
There need be no alarm on this score, for a
design has been selected, and contract par
TALLY made for a supply. The new stamp
is very beautiful, and quite in contrast with
the old. The size is trifie larger, and in
the center is an elegant steel engraving OF
Washington. "a front view, taken from
mis- well-known portrait. painted by Stuart
It will meet with universal appreciation,
and will probably meet the public eye early
IN June, or as coon thereafter as practicable
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COMMON SENSE AND PATRIoTIsM.-There
are both these admirable qualities in the
following extract from the Boston Courier
and we are happy to copy it, for it is not
often, now, that we find much, if anything
to approve in Northern paper:
Since peace must ,effectually follow up
on war, however protracted, it seems to US
the part of wisdom to count the cost of
war, and to determine beforehand what pos
sible gain could accrue to either party in
such contest. To be sure the disposition
to fight, SO far as it exists ON either side,
would thus be gratifed but after much
slaughter and misery, we can conceive of
no real advantage secured to either party
The fortune of battles, we presume, would
be various. as it usually is. The military
conquest of one part of the country by the
other could aaIa ssa6Gflo oh hfoRgsr Be- any eonsi
tutional union Of States. In nation OF
the consent of all the parties. The subjec-
tion of one to the other, would destroy the
whole character of our institutions, and
must change the entire form and spirit Of
our government. To one who chooses,
therefore. to look at the probabilities Of fu-
ture events, in forming his judgment of the
demands of the present, a general war could
only seem fraught with utter ruin to the fab
ric of freedom raised by our fathers, and
which has SO long shielded and blessed their
posterity. There might be yet modes pro-
vided for settling our national controversy,
either by q convention, which would agree
upon terms-or, in the worst event by am
ical separation, agreed to by all the parties
A general war would preclude the first
method, and we cannot see that it would
lead to anything but the second in the end"
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~ The Richmond Dispatch of the 9th
has the subjoined paragraph in relation to
the reported battle at Hampton, on the
25th:
TELEGRAPHIc DIsPATcHEs.-No one can
regret more than ourselves, the error into
which our Norfolk telegraphic correspond
.ent was led, and, in turn, led this paper, as
well as others in Petersburg. in the account
of battle near Hampton. The dispatch
was sent by a reliable gentleman. and we
have every reason to know that he is inca
pable Of wiifully deceiving the public, but
must have been imposed upon himself. At
the same time, it is but just to ourselves to
add that we simply expressed the hope that
the reported victory might prove true and
we shall, hereafter, be exceedingly cautious
of -uhaa- We r-ssii.h by tcfrgrsPh:
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The Brass Band.

The Van Buren, Brass Band, Capt. Woos-
TER, our citizens favorite, left for Camp
Walker" on Monday morning last. They
go as music for the " Frontier Guard" OF
this city. They started off with the best
wishes and enthusiastic cheers of large
concourse of citizens who assembled to bid
them good-by. We shall miss their music
much, and shall heartily welcome them a
speedy and safe return to their homes and
friends
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Cane Hill Company.

An Infantry Company from Cane Hill
and vicinity, arrived in our city, on Friday
morning last, on their way to the Garrison,
at Fort Smith. 1t is composed of as fine
looking, able bodied men that we have ever
seen. They number Sc men, and are Off
cered as follows:
P. w. BUCHANAN, Captain.
JoHN w. LACEY, 1st Lieut..
PETER CAhNAHAN, ID -
ARrHUa EyESs< 3d g
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~ The Louisiana Regiment, Col. Wy
ANS, 1000 men. passed up on Friday, on
the steamers Lady Walton, Julia Roane,
Alamo, and Leila. They are ordered to
Gen. McColloch's command ON this From
tier
We regret to learn that two deaths have
occurred in the regiment, since their arrival
at Fort Smith, from measles.
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MORE NEws-By the Central Railroad
trains Yesterday, we are in receipt of two 8
inch.C Columbiads. one AZ FOUNDER, "a ma
neusering wheels: Several riae-cannon.
and a large amount of ammunition of all
sorts. also dropped down here some days
aco--from whence is nobody's business
.ScroaaA Reoa6licdH.
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Matters are quie, bo- 0RIA
picket guard has Ia~v "v'e' exceDs' 81
creek. Laborcrs ARE 'u co Shot o. sD
the Notifications at r'e ,Gion'tan,Ir
by Lieut.. Snyder, Ia,a n.Fxaadriiii X Z IA, so' 7.
the grand army move. ,s O. q Fort s,i y,
hea; ton, 1t is indispensaabIis l. N'asa,
hold that point, as il iO'e y y, to The
mnna ,rom between a,'' Harper's 'Tsll F oaly
"0n'' except difficult one as',E :,
the tn A 4.h, says; 1t is said i55Agioa !, d
Of Maryland lying aloDa sra That i.
by rabid seces,.ionists, w5e F5ola' i :
sending supplies to the "nG 10 ase =
one ), % thousand men will BE- s'SI' e. ii
to prevent any commnn;o oe dlspaas. "a
my. y field battery Sa''9a n'i1 m Wit
point, and one of he Gi,, rive, Be e ,est s.
stationed there. |, is sal,e i,eF hoti4,
occupy White House no;,' n,so eontp,
is very narrow. and if t+s, The H., l& u
possession there, it would ,sosl' aa' D
liable lives to retake i 'U ,t Cost n,,,
entire tire channel III for several NJ n;s Gonna
The Posts Washingflola, niles
dispatches Msp1d n,, announcing ,la, 'Bs'.a peal.
Aqua Creek, or reports .'s'a' ~ Jraa,
rebels M6 lsd, from Harper's Ferry asa a. !; Nh
No movement % Of the kind h.' als laor
or or is likely to take place l saas eas 'ss j
Telegraph operators has bsSn ssoa'l All
company the Federal forces 'l n olas's
be opened in every direc,;as' s' aud oss |
ington Heights, SO that ,yr t-oan, O''k
stantly concentrated at anr roOps ea
Several members Of tn: Is.ait. IPont.
!atuTe Re recently visited the rs1s!. '-'s 'ri
| d.
fer iIi with the Confedcrate Iea5a,, apac,I'a I
a iecided secession feelipn iDaaeis. ;, Il
ing Iha IN MARYLAND and nseds nstaii' stti ss
Inc Secretary of Stase has ".I
raj prize vessels to be releasaaO s OFas's
,r, LOUISVILLE, Jp,.
The Bulletin says Anderson i..,, s'',
troops are coming here, no jp,a,ss .@' 4
tennessee respecting railroad ,ns
anticipated, and that the yaI''SH y.I''sH
Louisville ;ailroad viii obey tI.'lt Il. ~
the Federal Government. 'N' ''.a
The Memphis Argus of III. -,
boat-owners and Captains Of thar ,1,, :. :
recommended the city authorit;a'
low boats owned north. or br " y
sympathlSers' to run in Southern W. s''
| WASHNGroy, Jp.
that Bao,,g Star has information from j.
tion. Also that Nas t,i, positively atGi
10000 rebels at Mannsssasa, an asgleg
Fairfax Station and Fairfax sa- ss4 :
CINCINNATI, Jr,
The engagement at Phillip took j,
D O'Clock on Monday morning, n,
was well laid for a surprise, 6p. H.
uosity of few troops gave the r5s,
ming, and they fled in haste, leavi.
baggage, 40 horses, 4 wagons lo,i'
provisions, and 500 muskets Cdl
in charging in advance Of hi, ma
shot with a revolver, by rebcl, VI
charge of a provision wagon. III.
sionist numbered about 1900 vel
and equipped.
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WHAT THE LADIES ARE DOING IN RICH
Richmond Examiner, says:

NOED.-lne hlcnMOnu CLuHttHeT, says
One of the most amiable and fashionable
yorng bellies of our city, yesterday placed
in the hands of friend her casket of jew
els, valued at $1,000, which she instructed
him to sell to the best account, and appro-
pirate the proceeds to the benefit Of such
volunteer soldiers of the State as might re-
quite it. This generous gift was not all,
however she promised to put by, from her
pin money" one dollar each day, as long
as the revolution might continue, the aggre-
gate to be haded over quarterly to some re-
sponsible party for the same purposes as
above. Lastly. she has patrioticalls deter
mined never to wear jewel or an orna-
men. of any kind, until the independence
of the South is recognized by the Federal
Government and the world.
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H The Military Board of the State, says
the Little Rock True Democrat, have de-
cided not to accept the service of any more
now in service as many as
they need.
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re- We regret to learn that q men OF
Capt. CarrolPs Cavalry Company, have
Withdrawn from the service. Reason, they
object to serve for the war. He has, how
ever, still enough left for tho requisite mum
Der Of full company.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12. 1861.
Notice,

All letters, communications and papers
for the members Of Capt. CARRoLL's Com
pany, the Is Pope Walker Guards" and
for Capt. BRowN's Company, the " Van
Buren, Frontier Guards" 4 left at the store
of Ward d Southmayd will be duly for
wardca to the members of either of the
above naeded companies, now on service on
eha Hi ney.
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Our PRIvArFERINa FLEE--MoRE PRIEzs
The privateer feet, belonging TO this
city, appears to be doing brisk business.
The Calhoun, Capt. Wilson, arrived, yes
terday, having in tow the following prizes
Schooner John Adams. of Boston, and
brig Panama and schooner Mermaid of Pro-
vineetown, r. u ALI three of them are
whalers, and have, on board, 16O barrels
oil. They were taken 20 miles from the
Pass.-Nev Orleans Delta, 2Sth.
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LISTERS from the Camp.

There is now uncalled for, at the Store o
WARD & SoUTHMAyD, from the Volunteers
at Camp Walker letters to
Gen. G. w. Clarke, L. j. Davidson,
Mrs. w. L. Whitfield John Maxcey,
Miss L. Bushmire. w. Williams,
Mrs N, A. Craddick, j. ]. Savage,
Mrs. E. F. Marshall, p. NJ. Craddick,
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EE The State Convention adjourned on
the 3d inst, to meet on the 1st day of JAN
uary. 1861; subject to be called together,
in the meantime by the President. if deem
ed necessary by the Military Board of the
State
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H We are indebted to Mrs. LEVI CHAP
MAN. for nice mess Of new potatoes-they
are the finest we have seen this season.
For this and similar favors, accept our
.aanks.
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E@ A Chicago telegraphic dispatch of
the Sd inst, reports the death Of the Hon.
STEPHEN A. DoUGLAs. From previous dis
patches received, we have been warned of
his approaching death. Truly great man
ia dead
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EI All letters mailed now. in the South
er Copfederacy, must be prepaid with
-ngoneY-.u nan ounce, JUU mIIes, D cents
and 10 cents for over that distance, or they
will not leave the Office.
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E% Hon. ALBERT RUsr, has been com
missioued as Colonel, and is now raising
regiment of Rilemen for the Confederate
service. Nearly sufficient number have
already enlisted.
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LATEST FROM PENsAcoLA:-The Mont
gomery Mail. Of May "a, says:
From private letter to gentleman in
this city, received this morning from his
brother, in Col. Clayton's regiment at Fort
Barrancas, we have been allowed to take
the following extract:
MAY -, 1861.-The dry dock was
brought out at two o'clock this morning.
Piekens fred several signal guns for the
Asst. and threw up fire rockets; SO did the
ships. The dock was not sunk. bat is
anchored near the extreme end of the stand.
Great excitement"
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E Thirty-six young ladies of Moscow,
Fayette county, Tennessee, have signed a
pledge, binding themselves to "protect
those young men in that vicinity who fear
to volunteer their services in defense Of their
country"
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A Sigh Brush al Aqua Cred.
FEEDERlCKBCRG. Ni,

rEEDEHCABCRG, lr /
To tie Editor or tie WAiq nj
has been opened by tee Lincoln "a
ment IN this section Of Virginia. Oh
terday evening. Wednesday, about d
a war steamer-supposed to be the ID
opened fire on the batteries st 4
Creek, on the Potomac river, which @!
ment was returned by our batteries
The firing was continued by The Pgp
until fifteen shot, she'll and grap u,
mister discharges had been made. @
our part. twelve shot-solid and 4
paid their respects to the Pavaa
steamer was about two miles out, =:
the effect could not be told, bu, nj
lieved that several struck, particra.l
twelfth, which was shell, and il K1z
fell on the deck-after which 81: =
moved off.
" Nobody hurt on our side Z.
young McDougall of this place, Esr
very slightly wounded in the arm t!il
OF shell which had exploded.
The mettlc of the boys at the Css
up, and more determination va :
evinced by veterans.
The various companies encsmr.i
Fair grounds. including Capt. AleIni
" Gordon Rifles " just organized, va
patched to the Creek-all OF which H'
ed this morning.
The Tennessee boys "a regiment
Bate, who had camped at anO'hfl J
did not wait for olders from headais
here, but having heard the eaun'a
started Off in a trot for the post o.
.-Richmond Wig.
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MORE TRooPs.-A gentleman who came
from Montgomery yesterday morning. re-
ports that he passed about 5000 troops en-
route for Union City. This looks as if
Cairo was TO be taken, or an invasion was
xpected.-Aempkis Bulletin, May 80.
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To DESTROY CocKRoAcHEs.-Powdered
borax scattered about the kitchen, the
closets. drawers. aud all places infested will
-toa exterminase slieru.
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~ A rifle Company from johnson
County. Capt. KING. 78 men, passed up on
the Leon, Thursday morning.