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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
LETTER FROM HARPER'S FERRY.

cN~N'f''
HAEPERs Ferry, May IL Last night, more troops
arrived, wi h munitions of var. They from the
South western portion OF Virginia. They fine look
ing set of men, stout and well made.
The heights in the neighborhood all occupied,
the bridges well defended and scouting parties ira
veGsing the country in every direction from which q
hostile force may possibly come
One thousand minuie mus kets arrived last evening
from North Carolina Maryland rs, constantly CON-
ing in urarmed Yesterday about forty Of the members
ef the Maryland Legislature visited this plce. The spe
cii OF ct Of this viii is not precisely known. Many
suppose that they came here 10 protest against the sez.
ure Of the Maryland heights by the Virginia troops But
the political complexion Of the delegation forbds such
inference.
1t is thought by come that when actually begins
between Lincoln Virgins. thousands from Mary land
will range them Ives on the side OF the latter.
IL may be worthy OF notice that Ross Winans accom-.
panied the delegation. lie believes that there will be
no war of any cons quence spratt OF South Carolina
was also here. gentleman jus, from Chambersburg
saws that the military force ttstoned there is somewhat
in a state Of dsorganzion. That the citizens are
leaving the place from fear Of the soldier; and that
picket guards posted in every direction, to prevent
nocturnal surprise, of which they are painfully appre-
hensive.
Last night SIS more beeves we're seized. There is now
waiting tie command Of the larera aser here $50 900
bushels of gral, in all J,f county, aud much
mora be obtained from the same county, if necessa-
~ Thus you see that j. fsrson county carry
small war herse-r 800 900 bushels OF grain will sup
port, for some time, an army oil 10 900 men.
There quite difference Of opinion here in regard to
to the point of attack which will be selected by Scott
Il is thought by many that there is not the slightest
probability Of an atta,k upon this point All the demon
straiiors made Cnambersburg Frederick and the Re-
lay are believed to be eins to draw largo force
of vgnians here; and dstracting their attention from
the true point of attack, which is Norfolk.
number of negro lbores y reach here to-day from
the neghborhood They ars brought here for the pur
pose Of aiding in the construction Of Notifications upon
| the Maryland and Virginia heights. Baurus
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

Gov Hicks. Of Maryland, has issued bis proclamation
calling for four regiments TO serve the United saies Oh
the written Of the Secretary Of War that The
said four regiments shall be detailed 10 service Hrlin
the limits Of the State Of Maryland fer the defence Of
the Capital Of the United States and not to serve beyond
the limits aforesaid.
Gov Hicks has accordingly call d the brigade OF den'
Kenly, and the SO h Regiment OF Maryland Militia TO re-
port for the service of the United States.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
Ruxoas AND sPRoubArfoss yKoy go


We gather from Washington dispatches IN. s.,.
rumors and speculalions: 'nvinf
The government designs TO move an n.
embracing the strength OF the North western -. 'o'e'
the Mississippi without delay, thus csryng the so'n
direction into the seeded river Stats. v" hs,
The Navy Department 81 poets that tho ,o,,..fo.
ten, Savannah, and the mouth Of the V''fs'
effectively blockaded 10 n week. Commodore s,pt-mbs
who commands the blockadng Squadron 1. N ak'sn,
once for the Mississippi with the Hinneso,. :.
and it Is said that bis instructions are Of tho ,osep
rous character. "so
Mr.. Lincoln has bad q commission "a N.,or a,...,
made out for Senator Douglas and il u kbo.n l. IA
ington the. he will accept "'a-
The last train from Harper's Ferry bring. III.
that tie Virginia troop, there have M
stou imprc enable. Their batteries are MOUNTED -
the heaviest Columbiad and DAhlgr,n gurs Tbe ia IN
res on the James and York rivers Of the mo-, r..
midable and effective character. wv
The President, accompanied by Secretary sex,,1
Thurlow Weed took tour Of inspection dow, AZ n
tomac On Monday. The Pawnee is moo,.d B, - TO-
the city Of Alexandra, With her guns (ra, c,nno,l W
mortars so commanding Il that they can bouh.,I l
hot shot, grape and she'll, well any ca,np ,b,, ~
be located 10 the vicinity.
The government contompla,es the erection NJ -,
works az regular intervals along III the ralto,l H.
leading from the North through MsrylA Prris,i 80
surveys nov making. '
The capitll Is now srrounded by circle of an.
meuts adjoining and controlling all the roads 10 Y.ip
ia and Maryland.
The commanders Of the DIFF rent rsgimspls A.
ticpatiag early movement, bit in what d r. cio1 a.
DO not know. They have al been notified to hold I"
selves in readiness for instant orders.
= The IT, $. Government would fain see an d.
months changed into volunteers FOR .ae d.
OF he war. IL il Satisfied that th, call for tire.
service is more likely to impede than benefit tue 49,.
eper.tion
great pressure IL brought 70 bear on General se,,
ini ce him to rider An v,ncs Of ircops to ip,.
Even members Of the Cabinet have been eIer,in, e.
selves 10 the same Effect but he will not move On ~
mond until he j. quite ready.
Chevalier Wikcif and Major Williamson, Of the U,i,i
States Engineer Corps arrived here last night win a.
patches from General Sickcs to the Secretary Of ",
rendering the Excelsior brigade to the goverrm,n.
We are requested TO give notice that in coa,sq1sr,.
OF moro important public rflirs cugag tie at,l,.,-
of the Heads Of Departments personal app,,a,Io..
for appointments to civil officers will for the prese, he
entertained.
We learn on undou6ted authority that the sm,l.ro,
has broken out among the soldiers Who nov Quarre
in the Capitol building, Washington city.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

THREE CHEEls roR OLD RAPPAHNSocK I'VE learn
II 600 on day last to sid In eluipping tie volun-
Tee Of the county, and assisting in port Of their fam
lie Thei pre- missed $4,000 more, If needed This Is
ne anon; the sualI counties O. IL Safe. large
rnober Of mo nfaueers ave emitted and the ladies are
working idphri-usly to rnifsrm Them The soldiers
ii .1r II he I'll a no. ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

making total Of but twcntyfour yessss, earryps sss
euns This u absolutely the entfe national feet Of tho
Unit States, and no other statement Of the case can
make it greater With few exceptions, they are how
ever fine ships.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

The county court Of Loudoun has voted $4,000 ior
the purpose of arming the county and placing the same
in state OF defence. M'j,r G. b. Hall. b. P Noano
Colocel John George and Matthew Harrison ED are 10
the field for the Legiss.u e. These gentlemen have DE-
clared themselves understand in favor oil secs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
DIED,

On Tuesday, the l4h inst after lingering innes,
with christian fotttude ald r.synAuon, Mrs hAk So
CLARKE relic OF the late Wa Jackson ClIke Al the V4 y
OF her age
The funeral Of 70. HUTCHINSON ESQ., late ofsavaanih "a
viii take place from Ihe residence OF James CAk OF
s.et oo,k this (FhdAy) evening" lis iIisbd' ana w
friends Of the families with VII eA connecej are aea
attend without orsher notice.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

Many families 10 New York leaving for Europe, IN
tendr to spend the summer 10 England or on the oon,
tnent far away possible from the woeiu scenes %
which their country will probably be he ihe'ue
The City Of Ma, chester which faltd on s"'u,d
for Liverpool, and the Blemen Tor Bremen, were boh
"a. Il
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
Rn,tnn MntrrWora..

An att,mpt was made last week to destroy some Of
the pipes which convey to Boston. great alarm
was e1eted-aud L was forthwith pronounced to be the
work q Southern emissares.' But upon enquiry, the
better opinion seems 10 be, that some of that boastsd
New Eoglaad Society on TIE point of starvation
and we're in quest Of j %. The Boston Pos. gives
couuteuanee to this vieE Ct the matter. 1t says:
ut vii be remembered that nearly two years ago tn,
pipes Wh6rs they cross Chais rver at this point were
washed ssay and the work ofrecoasruction cos; sS 600
employing the services Of large number OF l.oorsrs
for lOrg period Attic present time there are nearly
oae thous md Of that class unemployed in that dstric
and 10 some Of Them IS this act attributed IL may be
error Of Judgment bat the theory Of several who have
viewed the premises that the desire existed to have
the work once sg,n carried away, in order that their
second reconstruction would gse employment as old the
first"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
Save RuFE.
TUE AvROCrTIEs AT ST. LOUIS.

As we should tan own leather, we should save
bark for the purpose Now is the for saving it.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

The name Of Thomasyeancs Meagber has been unan-
mouly stri ken from the roll OF honorary members oe
nibtraian Society OF CHI r'eson.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

LrScoIs's NAyY.-The Seientif; Ameriern-gcod au-
thory-giyes the following analysis Of the strength Of
the navy With which Lincoln proposes to blockade the
coast oil the Confederate States:
The navy, upon which the Union must rely 10 repre-
tent Il TO foreign nations il 4: required to co 80
Immediately conss Of screw frg,tes I've screw
sloops, four sidewhssl sloops, and eight gun soopA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

We have already seated TIA. sls1 is our devotion 10
. -,,., mi; .i..r .,,,t IN g7yrf. ,neDts should
-, .,..,.,, If .fc -a,s,r.s-,f ,he monte of
-r.t.-...;.. ,f ,t,.. Soc, 5es;r, ~ Sc, no i d..
..,-..-.-,... ,t. -,sr,ert st,u Ls,. 10 oppo-
..,.. s-,',rs B,.,t, neremer, rust be supported
.n, 5,....f nv .ss ,.aj-r,y # ne people within the
limits Of the proposed rew government. When the
f..- Is a.c.r,si,ed bl- SOS il heu the Gov IN
.l.-- ,4,v o., mo o1er..ioa.
,.-.a -....c. to die movement in On, So.,ev5s,orr
.,--.r rt v..f, 81, hsut L.3wing VIA, are th. wishes
Of ~. rs,.. ,-. very much suspect, from the sigus
f-,, -t, tim, selected ror action, tina, i. sur es
l.... .--.. .,..-,.s ,..,,f, ,..s.,-s ., be- tls
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

lot Of arms belonging the city Of Baltimore was,
on Tuesdiy last tskn possession by detachment OF
General Buffers and and carried 10 Fort McHsnry.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

Baltimore Is quiet. American Gags scross Bal.imors
street. No other days ssea.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
Y LYON.
Can't. q Infantry. Commanding TroOp

Immediately o. the receipt OF the foregoing, Ger.
Fra. oiy,d hssty consultation Of the elf ;ers of hi
stlG The conclusion arrived at abou. follows y:
TIA brigade in condition 10 N Ike resis to
force numerically superior. With but few field pieces
Of small cllibre and with less than O dozen rounds
ctrdges for his command battle must necessarily b,
OF short duration, and Of but resulttbe total rou
AID defeat Of the STATE troops To have wiihstood
attack would have been sheer reckcsress and cruelty &c
tbs men o: General Frost's command. In short, the
bTgade was no:, by any means in wer condition
General Frcst stated, moreover, tha he had tc
wage upon the United States or its troops that lie
o. acting in cheerful obedience to the ord rs OF his
superior officer ard in compliance with the laws Of the
Sste: that he had anticipated conflict and would not
willingly jeopardzs the lives of his in anything thai
might be construed into hostility to the United States
G Ivernment- 0nly courSe TO be pursued, ana
that quickly agreed upon, viz; su-render.
The demsnd Of Capt Lyon was accordingly agreed to
Tho State troops Therefore mlde prisoners of war
but an of II made to release them condition Il at
they would take oath to support the Gems tuition of tn
United Satcs and would swear not TO take up arms
against the Governments a terms made known
@ The sew, Z Il ccaa a1p2ft1niiy gwen to
al who M ghf a 4.0fn - do "a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

We are authorized to announce that n. r. Il. GsF.
nett, Eq, VII be voted for 10 represent Z ser snd
King a . 'een 10 the Safe Convention in plac, e y
X Il. Q. i, resigned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17

EAST.
The steamship Great Eastern, Capt. Thompson, from
Milford Haven the evening Of he stirsant, arrived
off Sandy Hook Sturday morning aud anchored near the
gh:ship.
TIE yovsgs has been retarded By severe head Yinds
ana bad weather, which VII lie they delayed lie vse,
demonstrated most satisfactorily her seGgong quait
rhe co umerca by this arrival is Of much inter-
tie political intelligence OF Subordinate moment
The steamship kangaroo sailed from LiverfoCl on The
Is, for New Yolk.
The news Of the extraordnory and unanimous war
movement Of tie Northern peope had been received by
sns America which LETT Bottom on the l7.h ult, aud ar
rived at Liverpool on the 30.h
In the House of Lords on the 30 ut, Lord Malmes-
barry Inquired what action he Gov rlment contemplated
aking with regard to American affairs.
Lord Wodehous5 replied that at the present nom mt
the Government recognized no ght obligation to inter
fere in the cor hct which had uuhlpply commenced,
ither automatically otherwise. At the same Time
heir much to hope that the good sense OF the
American people might yet be influenced TO avoid con
CT and sl probably Joined in the hope that the ncgri-
y of the Unoia might be restored.
In the House Of Commons ON the same evening, Mr..
Gregorys resolution in favor of the immediate recog-
!uon. of the Sou hern Conederacy came up and at the
request OF Lord John Russell postponed for two
We ks
The Southern Commissioner had reached England
The English papers continue TO discuss the American
est;ou the entire LonGol press with the exception o!
the Times sympahizrg warmly with the loyal States,
and anticipating an early triumph for the Government
ich disappointment felt at the nonTeception oil a
letter fiom air. Russell the Times special corEespon
dent descriptive of the reduction of Fort Sum or.
Al homewsrd bound American vessels had been in
sured at four guinCas, covering the war risk.
Adsices from Chill report the destruction at the civ
of Mendoza with the loss of coo lives and OOo
francs worth OF property
The Paris Patre says: at is asserted that the Lord
Hph EOnm skinner nf Hands has Issued q
proclamation, in which he declares that should the dis
ur0ances which have brokon several points coz
inue, the country will be placed in state OF siege"
The sam paper asserts that Corfu is mlitary occu
Pied and that the troops encamped in the squares
and sire IS. laa
The Paris Temps says: Eve learn from re'iable
that Turkey has proposed that 1000 French sci
ders should be left ay Beyrout until the reforms which
have been decided upon by the European Commission
have been completely carried out"
, 1861-09-25
The Situation In mtABo0Kf.
From the St. Lcuis Republican, 24th. I

It Ia unnecessary here to etate Whist these
~ete-to recapitUlate what causes operated to
pzsTent the reinforcement Of Col. Aulligan.
But assuming that the garrison has surrender-
ed, according TO the tenor Of the reports, We
are not By my means disposed to regard the
,ure Of q 1srgebcdy Of brave men as prison
c1e Of war-f such is really the case-it may
be questioned whether it IS not as well to let
the Cenfederz:ss have tbs advantage OF 50
dearly bought d victory. We think General
P1ice has got his command into pen, and We
esnnot see hoF he is to escape. l. is our be-
lief that # he remains in Lexington he will
Certainly be caught aud be compelled 20 cspit-
u1ate At discretion; and If We are net much
mistaken, hs1 retFeat Is completely cut OF
Within three da3e, or thereabouts, he will be
surrounded On four sides. We will not say
upon him, directly aud Indirectly, As it ls saf-
fcient to state that there are enough. The Sc.
cesslon army Is doomed.
Gen. Price, now that he is quartered in Lex
Irgton, may look around him, and, viewing
with constesnation the advancing Union col
Our ]ateet adytces ftom McCul1ouch'B Coafed-
crate diJisian place& him at BentonTll1e, Ark,
On the 10Th Inn. On which day he Is report
ed Is having fa1ea up his msFch to Fort
Smith. 1he Txmoss q Aprobable attack from
him upon Jefferson City, ne, therefore, un-
FOUNDED; At 1ast fof TIE present. It has bean
via, Wayne county, msasclag Pilot Knob
and threat ming to t1ke possession Of the Iron
Mountsin Rsi1road. But, = few days ago
40 e1pslitsou Nss seEt from Irontoa, ~
| far 6own= nss Black river, forty miles dis
| isn't, whe5s saz1n rebel camp was broken up
| yet no large body of hecession soldiers w
| discovered. Hardne Wsa not in that neigh
boEhocd;3&ad nothing - ksard Of him. &
Apy hone II diyextt1E the fsde-as forced IL
, 1861-09-25
TAE KAFAWHA VALLEY.

According t5 latest accounts from Gau-
!ey Bridge, the position O. affairs seems to
l'e :Lis: Floyd and Wise have RAPIDLY
tta:len back beyo1d Lewisburg, and are
Cear White Sulphur Springs, IN direct
rs;}road communication with Richmond.
Tier position is such that they can easier
reach Manassas than Cheat Mountain :;
and this they will probably do At least,
they seem to hare abandoned the Kama
Via Valley and all Western Virginia,
leaving oily Gen. Lee to contest the
ground with cur forces near Beverly. Gen.
Rosecrals has advanced the main body Of
Lis army acrcss the Gauley, at Carnife1
ferry, and, with Gen. Coz, is advancing
slowly down the Lewisburg pike. It is
thought probable that our army Will
he content to halt at Lewisburg
upon reaching that place. The re-
trea: OF Floy and Wise is said 10 hare
!ten precipitatc even to degree Of COW
ardlinesf. They have vamosed the rancho
IL lct haste, rather tl2n risk battle with
Rosetzans. F;oyd's generalship at Car
nlie1-in taking a position where defeat
would lave bten a slaughter, and from
1Ai%!- darkness alone extricated ,lim-
las 1nobatiy disguised the ex-Sccretary
aud iaoelt lin to be wary in the future,
cvtr q tie extent Of avoiding battle at
~
, 1861-09-25

" EDNEsDAY, SEPTEMBER rs, 1861.
TEE SITUATION IN MISSOURI.

TIE SITUATION I'm MISSOURI.
1t is supposed that Gen. Fremont will
ietve s.. Louis to-day, to direct the move!
ments against Gen. Price. DetachmenB
Ct troops have been thrown out as far as
;Sedalia, the western terminus Of the Pa
ciGc Railroad, and it is probable that We
have st least $4,000 soldiers moving TO-
wards Lexington. The enemy's force is
estimated at various figures, from 10000
to $4,000. It is undoubtedly large Gen
Price is not the man to trust himself so
far north with an army which he deems
Inadequate to maintain his position.
We have dispatch from Quincy report
ing battle as having commenced between
Price on lie c2e side, and Lane, Sirel and
Huntcr On the Other. Lane nay be there,
tu: reither Sige1 nor Hunter can be, t
ery engagement has commenced, it is
probable that Gen. Davis, commanding
four regiments Of Indiana troops, has a
part in it.
Three egiUcnts Of Iowa troops, and one
lfom Kane county, Illinois, (the 36,h, Col
Greuscl,) left their camps for St. Louis yes
te1day.
We print elsewhere g pretty full &C.
count Of the siege Of Lexington Obtained
from returned members Of the Irish Brig,
ade, and iron cur telegraphic correspond,
ert at Quincy. 1t viii be seen that the
la:tle Of Blue bills Landing was part o.
Gen Prices plan to prevent the arrival O.
1ci1fo1cements for Col. Mulligan.
, 1861-09-25
DAMAGE TO THE WI3EAT CROP

OANAGE TO THE WHEAT CROP,
During the past week or ten days we
.sase Lad several ;tpo1ts from lie interior
Viii ;fs ri to the damage which the
NAeat Las sustained in consequence Of tile
ltceLt heavy rains, Hitherto, VIC h2ye
1tfrGned from giving the reports publicity,
list ;i+iy might prove exaggerated, and
unnecessarily excite cur markets; but yes
tv-Isy NC cunversed with several inteIli-
2ln: ge-.:.l.mcn, r1..5 co.1tirm the gIoeniest
statements received. Along the line Of
:ne D;xo2 Air LING railroad, the danage
Is tie niost severe. In that part Of the
ctuI'ry, the wheat vas mostly harvested
ei:h nta6crs," AMI the stacks imperfect
y p1:1.-so tia: The heavy, drench:ng rains
Lave TX roughly sa:urate:1 them Along
tie valley ot the Fox River, the wheat in
:ue SACKS IS nearly all growing, and some
cf t:.1nl are renor.ed to be a mass OF
rett;ng pulp grain growing like tut
Tn tue top {. KEN. Along the Chicago,
Burii. ::ell s.;rl Quincy Rsilroad, also, the
damage ;z cxtens;se-though not quite so
ltal Is cu the other 1crther1 roads.
In c2nfr,ns: :icn OF these reports, it is
.,rcl.e1 70 Stale that during tie pas. thrse
tr forr day, a vary large proportion O.
the wheat received is inspected "rejccted,
in consequence Of its damp and poor COZ
d.;:yn. Ore firm in this city had ffiee1
ca.-loajs Of wilcat sent him, and eleven G
thun were "rejcctcd" Another hat
twelve carloads, and eight were rejected,
and some even gave worse returns.
Tais is undoubtedly G great calamity t.
Ac country. The crop was at best IL
slort Of IN average, and 1t is feared tha
tits will reduce it to but q small per cent
:cc Of last yc.rs abundant yield.
, 1861-09-25

isFee:.l Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune-]
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24, 1861.
An alarm occurred 1T Jefferson City Isst
night, fri m supposed firing at Ossge Bridge.
1t lurned ont to be false.
The work en- the fortifcations continues
day aud night. There ere troops at Sedalia
and Syracuse. Ger. Starr Is reported moving
rapidly tows1d Glsss ov and Boonyil!e.
News frcm Jefferson City reports that troops
lately camped there waiting orders hare been
ordered to march to Sedalia~ This conflicts
with report obtained from an officer Of one
cfthe Departments; that positive adrices have
been received here that Sturgls and Lane we're
within miles Of Lexington, and on Saturday
last resolved to oppose Prics's progress north
ward.
MilitaIy matters in town are active. All
the rolling stock available from the Iron
Mountain Road has been used On the Pacific
Road. To prevent accidents, pilot engine
precedes all trains, besides bridges being
guarded
4 notice appeared On the Etening Asec;
building today, headed, !" To- Rent-Apply tt
the Niger Pen On Fifth street," Mr: Ram
cay refused to tell who wrote the objections
Bile article, and is reported to have had spic1
conversation with one Of Fremont's Aids.
Ger. Fremont will probably leave early to
| morrow in the direction Of Jefferson City.
, 1861-09-25

Tie Republican State Cen1ras tomml'-
:yc1i NV 1>1:s, in their resolutions pub
SIC; n 3.1o;:4c7 column, make one suG-
stslis which might be adopted hy the
A6n :nistrat.sn with coed effect upon the
recruiting Eelv;ce. They propose that
,,er.:: N Of the 800 bounty to be paid at
The tnd Of tho war, be paid at the time Of
eDIs:,n1nt-say $50 OF $25; or, if it he
preferable, TO advance the frat months
wages to the soldier Either plan IS good
onc-the first especially So Very few, if
any. are induced ,o enlist by the promise
Ct bounty ct the end Of the war; and
probably even less number know Of such
boGrty at an. 1t is looking too far into
the future, and besides, they may not live
to 1eallzc it. But payment of $25 OF the
spot, with the balance Of $75 reserved
would be something tangible. A bird il
:le laud is worth several in the bush
Tie proposition Of the New York Com
m;ttee is, therefore, business-}ike. Adoptet
bv tie Goye1Emert, it would probably Oh
Yiate in mcst Of the States any 1ecess;t
for drafting. Suppose i. he put to tn
lest?