davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25

CEoToS PrfEs.-Sipce the organization Of the pres
ent Croton Department in 1872 to the ls OF January
1860 there have been laid Of pipes Of IS inches internal
dameter 4OS7 feet 3-inch pie, COSTS feet; 3o-nch
ppe, "a s62 feet 2inch pipe $500 feet 2Onch pipe
a ,32i feet; l6-nch pipe 1873 feet; l2inch pipe,
80 3S4 feet lO-inch pipe 1885 feet 6-inch pipe &c.,
IA feet, inch ripe, 9,-72 fvetuaking total Of pipe
Of inches and over in diameter Of 40 O5i feet,
90 miles 3 S94 feet.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25

AssYxArIos PRoJEcr.-It is said that movemsrA
il on foot to annex NcwYork that portion Of West
chester County which lies adjacent to Harlem Riv.t
Most Of the people living transact business In h
City, and feel themselves identified with the Interests
Of the metropolis. The ubion euiong Disadvantages
would give them supply of Croton, and they may
think it would he pleasant TO sport an Alderman, -
this species Of animal is deemed great ornament v
any community thar can afford the expenses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25
CITY ITEMS.

AYUsRMENTs.-At this late tine Of the regular sea-
son many Of the nights taken up by paying of the
benefits due The variuus members Of the companies.
All the benefits tbus far have been very successful and
the public have put substantial, moneys in the purses Of
all those Of their favOrtes who have thus far appealed
to their Iiberality There are still other claims 10 be
acknowledged, which hope may be as well appre-
ciated az those that have aresdy been passed upOn
Wailocks TAeater.-ro-nigbt will be given, for the
benefit Of Mrs. Sloane Goldsmitr's comedy Of She
Stops to Conquer" The cart lie the strong one o.
WAYS made at this house and will doubtless attract
good house. On Wednesday night, will be presented
new comedy, translated from the French by Mr.. L. g.
p. Wilkins, and called Hrnriette."
Winter Garden.-To night, Mr. +. s. Chhnfrau will
appear here for the first time "Wool" in the drma
of 1.-THE Hidden Hand" On "Wednesday night, Miss
Annette Inee will make her first appearance here.
NBlo's Garfen.-To-nigbt Mr.. Forrest appears as
damon" positively for tue last time this eeason.
Tomorrow night will 10 given new ballet for tie
benefit OF the Ronzani troupe, among whom are some
Of the best dancers of the country. Dir Nixon has
rived from the South with bis circus company, AID
Thursday night We are again have the circus with
III. Hanlous, Zoysr, Charlton and all tie old mem
bers Of the company, together with many new and
very valuable additions.
Laura Keenes Theder.-Wbat new scenes have been
added ~ The "Szveu Sisters We don't know, but such
additions have been mHde to warrant Miss heene IN
continuing it, although it has already had run Of one
hundred and twrnt, three nights- Mademoisele
Helene al accomplished danseuse, appears for the fire,
time here tonight
Acadcmy Of Nu'ie.-Professor Anderson, the irro-
pressible Magician has done wonderful things In the
way of decorating the Academy Of Music, aud COM
mences bis magic exhibitions tonight for one week
only.
Barnpin's Amsrican Maseun.-The drama Of "Git-
an.ll lie continued the bills for the week. and the
Bearded Lady and the Dwarf Queen aie the leading
features Of the Curiosity Department.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25

A ConPLIAEsTARr CoscERT will be given to Mrs
Mary F. Thons this evening, at Irving Hall by LINE
o.,Iehra.4d Sunday School vocal ISIS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25

LrcTuRr.-Col. Chs. Carroll Hicks, late Of the
Army Of Italy and head OF the stst Of Gen. Avazzana,
will deliver lecture on Italy and Garibadi, at Clinton
Hail next "Wednesday evening.
Mr. Dix win give the seconi Of bis series Of interest
ing lectures on The Andes, before the Mercantile
Library Association, this evening, ut Clinton Hall.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-25

Eastern DIsPEEsARr.-The twentyseventh annual
report OF the Eastern Dspensary, which is located b
the Essex Market building of GRIND and E-sea
streets that tie number Of patients treated sy
the doctors Of the dspeusry during 1860 wss "a "a.
being average Of more than 1900 month, oss.
fifth Of the whole number being treated at their dwell
ings, showing net decrease from 1859 Of 1873. The
puhber vsccinated 1901, being increase ovss
1859 Of 745 The Treasurers report shows . small
balance due the dispeOsary. viz: $IS6 20.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
MilltarY-Call for Men

We publish in this paper the Act Of the
Legislature recognizing the Militia and making
provision for bringing additional forces into the
field also the Proclamation Of Gov Pickens
and the orders of the Adjuts MT General in pur,
suance Of said Act
1t will be seen that the LIST, 3D. Sd, 6th 9Th,
9th, and 10th Brigades, of s. C. NJ, are re,
quired to furnish, each, twelve Comprehension
Companies Of Infantry aud two of Cavalry
Our District IL embraced in the 5th Brigade
which includes Clarendon, Richlaud, Sumter,
Kershaw and Lancaster. 1t is supposed that
'thc quota Of this District will be about two o
Companies in addition to those recently formed.
A census of the various beats will he taken and
each assessed in proportion to the number of
men they have, respectively, between the ages
'of is and IS years, and in proportion to the
number Of volunteers they have already fur.
nished, receiving credit for the latter. Each
beat, when its quota is determined, will be al.
lowed to furnish the number by volunteering ;
falling in that, draft will be executed. Each
beat Is liable to he reduced BY draft to fifteen
persons, between the ages Of Is and 46 years.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Headuuarters-

2lst Regiment, y &. NJ, Dec. l6, 1861
do hereby command md REQUIRE the
TWO highest officers in command Of the diff
ierent Beat Companies, 10 take the census
OF their respective Beats. as follows, to Wit
All between the ages Of Sixteen and Sixty,
liable to do militia duty under the .rcen,
Act of the General Assembly. Also. sep.
nra'c roll of those between Eighteen and
Forty five; and also, separate roll Of those
who have volunteered from the said Beat,
and are in the service OF The State or Con.
!eCeraie States, which rolls must be- return
ed I" me at Lancaster &. H.. on Saturday
the 2S:h inst. The iailue Of anv officer or
officers To comply with this order the law
Viii be rigdiy enforced against Them with.
out exception.
The Oihsers charged above with the Ia.
KING of The census of their respective Beats
are hereby authorized 10 call 10 their asss
'nnce the Sergeants and Corporals OF thuir
respective Companies.
}. f.. RUTIEDGE,
Lieut. Col. Commanding.
| Dec. Is, 1861. i5-lt
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
important News

The Norfolk Day Book, of the 18th, (says
the South Coro'inian of 10Th inst) received a
copy OF the New York Herald, of the day be-
fore, which states that panic has occurred in
Wall street, from the Secretary of the Treasu.
ry having, in his report called for an addition
al six hundred millions 5000, ,oOO, ,oOO) of doll
lars, and estimates that, il the war lasts till
July, 1862 he will want one thousand millions.
1t is rumored in New York that Gen. Mcclellan
has handed in his resignation, because the Ad.
mnistra,ion persists in conducting the war on
Abolition principles.
We heard recently, in Richmond, that A
large number OF officers would resign if that
policy was determined on
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18

men, who blew up several building, for this

men, Who blew up several building, for this
purpose.
Archdalc street, from tho Unitarian
1hurch, on the east side, and from Mr.
Ihos. Ryan's, on the west side, to Queen
was des'royed
k'ng street, from Horlbeck's alley. on
either side soulhwnrd, save the buildings on
each corner, were destroyed-on the east
side 10 the Quaker Meeting House. on The
west side to Mr.. Melcher's bakery, rear
Broad street. '''
Broad.slreet wns destroy ed-commcn.
eng with St Andrews Hail on The north
side to the residence of DIR. Wrapr, inclu.
sive. c"raer of franklin street.
alazyck street, from Queen to BROAD
eas. and west, is laid low.
short street, running from Mazyck stree,
10 franklin, was laid in ashes.
Logan street was entirely destroved ar
eep' one dwelling on the cas-, side, near
New street and Savage street are lef,
without a landmark.
ne Residences on 'rradd street, from Io,
gan 10 savage, on either side, with Green.
h'ii, Llmehouse and Council streets. nre
WIFI one or two exceptions, all in ruins.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18

RICHMOND, December IA Bill has
been passed in secret session granting II
bounty of fifty dollars 10 privates and nom
commissioned officers who serve continu
ously three years or during tho war, to be
paid at the end Of the first term to those
re enlisting for the next two years. IL also
grants sixty days furlough and transpor-
taiion home and back to twelve months men
who rc-enlist for the war or for two years.
The troops have also the power TO reor.
ganize and choose their own officers.
The at was approved by the Presld ent
to-day. IL includes musicians and all troops
who have volunteered or enlisted for twelve
months or more in the scr,ice Of any State,
and who may hereafter volunteer in the
service Of the Confederate States.
RICHMOND, December i4-Ofiicial intelli.
geuce has been received here that the Fed.
erals, five thousand strong attacked Col.
Edward JOhnston's command on Valley
Mountain, on the 18th, but were repulsed
with gerat loss, after an engagem ent of
seven hours The battle commenced at 7
o'clock in the forenoon. Johnsion's force
wns twelve hundred, but has since been re-
infoiced by two regiments Johnston is n
VirgInlan, and graduate of West Point,
but commands the 10Th Georgia Regiment.
The sales OF cotton in New York on th.
10Th, were 1900 bales nj 81 n 3it cents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Message of President Lincoln

Ihe Northern Congress met on MonJnv
December I'd, when the Message Of Presi
dent iAncoln vas received aud read. The
following is summary of its leading
points
The message opens with a RECOGNITION oc
existing "p"htical troubles" but expresses
gratitude to God for the prosperous harves,s
and general health.
In reference TO the action of the sncod.d
States, the President anticipates the po.si.
bility OF an appeal for foreign aid or Of
foreign interposi'ion and though admit.
Ting the non interference Of European now.
ers hitherto, il is deemed evpedient 70 .pg-
gesi the nrming aud terrifying of the North.
ern ports and the lake coasts to be prenor,d
for any contingency in the future.
Suggestion Is also made for CO opero,;op
with Kentucky ard certain districts of Ten
nessce and North Carolina against the ..
ceded States, md the building Of a railroad
in aid Of the purpose.
The revenue from all sources for IN.
fiscal year ending Jane 3Oth. 1861, was
SS6,S35 ,97S, and the expenditures for IN.
same period SSi SIS S3l, which, with p,e
vious balance in the treasury, left n balnncc
" wv "h" th'lNci j tlr revenue
Tor The first quarter since, ending Seprcm.
Der 3Oth, Is Sl02 2,532,5O9, and the expenses
S9S,239,733. For the estimates for In.
three quarters ending, and for 1868, Con.
gress ~ referred TO the rrror, of the Secre,
'ary OF the Treasury. 1t is alleged as
gratifying fact that these expenses are not
beyond The resources Of n loyal people Il
Is also added that the number Of troops Of.
iered for the war is beyond the requirement
Of Congress
Vacancies existing on the bench Of the
Supreme Court are referred to, md delay in
appointments nscribed to an unwillngness
TO do justice TO the South at the same
time the President regards tho North as
having superior CAIN Certain mojilica.
uons IN the system of the Supreme Court
are recommended
a plan for the temporary operation Of
courts in the territory re occupied bv the
authorities Of the United States, in the Sc
cedcd States, is recommended, especially
Tor The summary restitution in the case Of
r"pudlated debts. Authority to mike final
Judgment in the Court of Claims Is presen.
ted to the consideration Of Congress
The attention of Congress is particularly
directed To such legislation as will author
lze the emancipation Of slaves coming with
in tho scope Of military action on ths part
Of The United States, and the acquisition Of
territory for their colonization.
Reference il made To the belief on the
part of the South that they would have the
sympathy Of large portion Of the pcopl.
north OF Mason and Dixon's line. The .r.
ror is said 10 have exploded, while Della.
ware, Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky,
are claimed 10 have vindcated their loyalty
TO the Federal Government.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
The Great Fire in Charleston.

Vhe city papers bring US full details Of the
disastrous fire which occurred in that city on
Wednesday night last, continuing throughout
portion Of the next day. The FIRE originated
in Russell & Co.'S Sash and Blind Factory, at
the foot Of HAZEL Street. About one fourth
OF the City is laid in ashes Thousands Of fam.
lilies arc thrown homeless and penniless upon
the world. The total loss, in a money point Of
view, is variously estimated at from four to
EXTENDED to The sufferers from various quarters
Congress, by recommendation Of President Da.
Wis, has appropriated $500 900, as an advance
on account Of the claims Of the State of South
Carolina against the Confederate States. The
City Council Of Savannah has appropriated
$4,000, and the State Of Georgia 100000
for the relief Of the city.
We copy from the Mercury the following
particulars Of the extent Of the FIRE:
On East Bay the fire extended, on the
east side from the residence Of Nr. J. y.
bird to the corner Of Market street, burn.
ing out MIR. Henry Smyzer' Mr.. &. NJ. lieis.
nenbuttel, DIR. Pritehard, Mr.. Jacobson and
sundry others. On the wes, eide from Mr.
George Kinoch's TO the southwest corner
Of Market street, inclusive, was DESTROYED.
On Prltcbard street the property Of Mr.
John ToTrsDt. Dir. Tavel, Mr. Ar.ope, Mr.
Cordray and others was consumed.
On Market street, from East Bay to
Church street, south side, was destroyed.
On ADson. street, east ana west side,
from C!ausscn's Mills south. sundry build.
ings were destroyed, to Market street -
CIaussen's fine Flour Mills were most for.
tunately preserved.
On State street, on either side, the flames
spread destruction from Market 10 Cumber.
land. Cumberland street to Meeting, in.
cinding its eiongstion, Horlbeck's Alley,
TO King. street, is in ruins. Church street
from the corner Of Market 10 Cumberland
street, Is also burned. I.inguard street, with
its sundry little tenemsnts and many occu.
pants, was completely DESTROYED.
Meeting street, on the east side, from the
Ice House near Mnrket.street, to Sir. Ken.
nedy's tailoring establishment, opposite the
Mills House, and from the Theatre on the
west side to the Mills House, is in ashes
This range included the Circular Church
Institute Hall, Theatre, Apprentices Libra
ry, Palmetto Savings Institution, Art Assa.
cia;ion, Charleston Savings Institution, and
the 6ne residences Of DR.. Rodrigues, Dr.
DeSsussurs, and DR. North. The Mills
\ House most fortunately escaped with little
damage.
Qoeen.st was laid in ashes from Dghen's
Stables, north side, east Of Meeiing.st., ia
the school Of the Sisters Of Mercy neat
Mazyek st, and on the south side froa
Meit1lcr's Globe Hotel, 10 Mr.. Jabez Nor
tons residence, midway between Mazyck
and Fmnklin
The fine buildings owned by tie Sister,
OF Mercy were most fortunately preserved
fby the most sfroDuous Efforts Of the IRE
~
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
> outh Carolina.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

LANCASTER DISTRICT.
Di p. +. HAMMOND, Esq, Ordinary
ID for said District.
Whereas, A. b. CAT)E. has applied
to nae 10, Letters of Administration on all
and singular the Goods and Chaltlcs, Rights
and Credits Of X + CATOE, late of
the District aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are. therefore. To cite and nd.
monish NIL and singular, the kindred and
creditors Of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me Mt our next Ordinary \
Court tor the said district, to be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the 2lst duv OF
December. inst, To show cause, if any, why
the said administration should not be gran
ted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9th dn,
[ - of Drcembcr in the year of on
: l.. s Lord one thousand eight hundrc,
! I ~ )ani -iXtyonr and iuthc cighty--ixtl
year of the independence of The Stale o
| Sou:h Carolina.
=. +. HAMMOND OIL. D.
Dec 9th, 1861. -4i-2;. p 81 s.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
FOR THE LANCASTER LEDeER.
Acknowledge gement

The Ladies soldiers Aid Society Of Ian
casiervile, would gratefully acknowledge
the receipt Of $500, as n donation from
the little girls Of the Village, the proceeds
Of their Juvenile Tablcaux. Such an in.
stance Of devotion To our cause, in our liz.
tie ones, is touching and beautiful, and slri.
kingly illustrative Of the spirit that AMI
mates our whole people.
We thank you little friends. and our brave
men will tha". you. May you in ripper
years. enjoy in perfect peace, that liberty,
that freedom from oppression, for which
our country nov contends, and for which,
We are willing "io pledge our lives, our
fortunes and our sacred honor"
Mas. NJ. p. CRAWFORD.
President s. A. Society.
Ian BASKERVILLE, Dec. 10Th.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Attention Cavalry

4 LII persons members of1he "I.anca,ler
"A Troop" nre ordered to be and appear
ut the Court House on Friday, the 10Th
inst, at ! o'clock. 10 make arrangements y
TO leave on Monday The I'D for Pocotalipo
and all persons wishing to join can do so
on that day. Crhere is room for a few more)
Also all persons who have promised II
furnish horses are requested TO bring them
in on that day. The company will be short
of Double. barrel shot guns, and it is hoped
that the citizens will bring forward a SUP.
ply on that day.
.fD The Company will he required to
take the Rail Road n, Camden.
By order. CAPT. J. ID. MclLIVAIN.
J G. Foster, Ist Sergt.
Dec. 10, 1861. I5-lt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Hogs.

Some hogs have been reported in the Wes,
tern part Of the State. The Greenvillc Enter.
prise, OF the 9th instant, says that several
,lroves had passed through that place, the dro.
vevs asking fifteen cents. A few have been sold
in Abbeve at fourteen cents The Edgcfeld
.Adrertiser says that drove of 1000 passed
Through that place, the owners refusing ii
cents
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Proclamation by the Governor.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

lfEADQUARTERs, December 9, 1861.
hUR State is invaded and Charleston is
~ threatened by land and by sea, with
large forces. |, therefore, in conformity
with an Act passed the 7th instant. entitled
An Act to annnl and suspend certain por.
tions OF the Militia and Patrol laws Of this
State" do hereby issue this my proclama.
ton, calling for TWELVE THOUSAND
VOLUNTEERS, to be furnished for u
term of service not less than twelve months,
unless sooner discharged. These troops
will be received and mustered in according
TO orders below issued by the Adju,ant and
Inspector. General.
Unless this call is promptly responded 10,
dram will DO executed according TO the
provisions Of said Act For further partic-
ulars, special reference is hereby made to
the order of the Adjntant and inspector.
General. +. w. PlCKENS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Masonic.

Ata regular Communication of Jackson
Lodge, No. 6S, A. F. M. held on Thursday
last, the following brothers were elected Off
cers, to serve Tor the ensuing Masonic year:
W. NJ. CONNORS, w. NJ.
"A. J. BELDEN, 8. W.
A. HALES, J. W.
S. l.. STRAITE, Treasurer.
d. j. CARTER, Secretary.
j. +. BARR, Tyler.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
SHERIFF SALES.
WIN. Robertson Applicant,
Lucinda Robertson, ct nj.

Lucinda Robertson, ct al.
pI ORDER OF p. +. HAMMOND
ID Esq, Ordinary for Lancaster District
| will sell before the Court House door in
Lancaster, on the first Monday in January
next, within the legal hours Of sale, tn e
Real Estate belonging TO the Estate Of John
Robertson, decd, bounded by lands of
James ID. MrlI"nin, A. J. Mackey, William
Robertson, ct. al, containing ls acres, more
or less
TERMS.-A credit OF one year, except
30 much cash A. will pay costs, the luschas-
er I" give note with good security and u
mortgage Of the premises (ir deemed neces.
sary) To the Ordinary to secure the pur.
chase money.
AMOS MCNANUS, : I. ID.
Lancaster, Dec 3, 1851. 3t-p + SO so
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
SHERIFF SALES,

PG virtue Of sundry writs of Il fl to me
- directed, will sell before the Cour.
House Door mt Lancaster on the first Mon.
day in January next within the legal hours
Of Sheriff Sales the following real estate
TO wit:
Five hundred acres Of Land, more or less
whercon the defendant now resides, bound
ed 10y lands of K. VI. Miller, Robert G..
Potts and others, Levied on and to be sold
AZ the property of B. Alden Culp, at the
suit Of Joseph +. White
Also, five hundred acres, more Or less,
whcreon the defendant now resides, bound
ed by lands Of john Ross, B. Abden Culp.
and o hers. Levied on and TO be sold "a
the property Of Robert & Potts at the suit
of Joseph +. White.
Conditions cash. Sale positive.
AMOS MCMANUS, ). Id.
Dec, 1th, 1861. pf Sl.75 each.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Headquarters.
2lst Regiment, 5. &. NJ, }
Dec II 1851

3 Z
Dec II, 1861
do hereby order an election to be held
on Saturday next at the Court House. Mt II
o'clock, n. IN, for officers of the new Beot
Company created by the late Act of the
General Assembly, within the corporate
limits Of the town of Lancaster. The fol
lowing persons are required to act us Man
ayers. r. f ALLISON.
w. a. MOORE,
J. X LARK.
J. T.. RUTIEDGE,
Lieut. Col. Com'dg 2l,t Reg, s. c. NJ
Dec. lS-lt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Plantation for Rent.

W RENT privately, for the year 1862
Il the Plantation lying on the East sid.
OF the Coil road. South Of the Clin,on
Bridge. Apply to
JOS. a. CUNNINGHAM.
Dec. l6, 1861, 45-2t.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
Wednesday Morning, Dec. 10, 1851.

Rev. L. A. johnson, Of Wadesboro, N. c,
has encouragement from the War Department
to raise Battalion Of Cavalry for the Confed.
crate service.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
To Hire.

WILL. HIRE on the 9th inst, n. the
l. !ntc residence of Samuel B. Hammond.
decd ELEVEN NEGROES, good field
hands, belonging 10 the Estate of f.. l..
Fraser.
JAS. NJ. INGRAM, Executor.
Dec. Is, 1861 45-4t
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-18
December IL, 1861.

The Memphis Avalanche publishes the
following private despatch from President
Davis, under date Of the ID instant:
"The rumor that Gen, Price will be su.
perceded is false, 10 not malignant. hove
not received tender Of Missouri troops,
and consequently have no power 10 make
appointments for them, or to con;rol their
organization.