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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
From Harpcr's Ferry.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer. ]
HARpEK's FERRY, May 2T.-Therc is d
large body Of troops here and movements arc
taking place and changes going on with such
secrecy that il is impossible 10 define with
accuracy their location, numbers or dcs;ina.
ton.
The headquarters Of Col. Jackson. c3mlnan.
dani C! the Virginia forces, have been remo7ed
from their former position to the town Of Boil
var. His old quarters here arc occupied by
Gen. Johnston and stah.
Several new UhtLci'rn iiarC ucCIi rI%>'t"f ""S
prominent points fortified b. additional battle.
rirs and men, aud it is impossible to walk in
any directions 80 yards after crossing the
bridge without encountering bayone:s IN the
hands OF the guards.
Great vigilance is observed or the arrival
and departure of cars with reference to sus.
pcous individuals snd merchandise. Asm2nS
as 10 or % persons are arrested ina day.
saxAt the Relay House there sretwo regiments
d Mass achusetts volunteer troops and two
batteries; one Of two guns, belonging to the
Boston Light Infantry
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Report Conrradicted.

The fredericksburg "Recorder" oil yeste1-
day announced upon the authority OF mes
seuger from one Of the captains stationed with
his company on the Potomac near Chappa'
wamsic Greek, that the enemy were landine
at that point from several ships Of war. We
take pleasure in stating, upon the best authority
that the report was wholly unfounded.
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Arms FROM THE SoUrH.-We have the sra-
tlfcation to inform the public that Gen. Z'lll-
Golfer has succeeded in procuring large guam
tity Of arms for the use Of our volunteers.
Que shipment has been made to Chattanooga,
where they now await the order Of the Cover
nor. Others will follow speedily. It i' now
rendered certain that there will be no deGcien.
cy of arms, to supply the number OF Volun-
teers that will be called into the held with a
Arst class wcapon.-[[ Nash'iAe Union
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Secretary Of the Commouweal
Stoppnse OF slow Coaches

SIcssrs. Conrad ard Marshall, both d;stin
guishcd members Of the Convention from
Frederick county, were candidates for The
Legislature on Thursday last, and were beater
By Messrs. Kaufman and Ward nearly thou
sand VOTES. Cause-thcy were too slow ir
voting Virginia out Of the Union.
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HusKAu FOR OLD BEDEoRD.-The county
court of Bedford, on Monda? last, made an ap.
preparation of $4,000 for epuipping the 20.
lunteers Of the county, and providing tor their
families during their absence. Thus, the noble
old county not only furnishes men in a5un-
dance for the war, but makes e princely ap-
preparation for their benefit, and that Of the
dear ones whom they have left behind. The
old county is richly deserving Of all the praise
which can be lavished upon herr -lLyaehours
Ra,ublicdn
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SwrndIing The State-Ceusure OF Governor
Dennison.

Our Legislature passed a resolution last
week, that Governor Dennison should annuI
the sixty cents day contract for feeding the
troops at Columbus. The Governor refused
and the House passed vote Of censure on
Wednesday,, by 6l to p.
Il seems the contractors are the friends and
relatives Of the Governor. lie takes great inter-
est in the matter ~ Camp Harrlson-nesr
Cincinnati The soldiers arc fed a: l3 cents
davl Gov. Dcnnison was not there!
The Legislature also bluntly requested the
Governor to dismiss his Commissary and
Quarter Master Generals, and appoint men
qualified for those responsible positions. This
command Governor Dennison also refused to
obey. The Governor and the Legislature hitch
like Denlarare team.
It is estimated at Columbus that the c. St OF
the war to Ohio, for one year, at the present
rates, will be over twenty millions of dolIrd
IL is really too bad that our gallant volun'
tecrs are SO ou.rageously treated. all because
of the imbecili,y Of our rulers at Columbus
-IStarE Co., (Ohio) Democrat.
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Executive DEPARTMENT,
Richmond, May 9Th, 1861.

WA L.. IAgRIsoS, ESQ:
SIR: I am instructed by the Governor tc
acknowledge the receipt ol certificate Of State
stock for five hundred dollars, which you have
placed at his disposal, for the use Of the Com
monTe ealth. In making this acknowledge
rnent | but fulfil the Governors wish when
say, that he accepts with grateful seusbility
this proof Of an unhcsltating and mnseltish pa
triotisn. As long as the sons Of Virginia thus
come forward to her assistance, in the hour o.
peril, she can never be vanqushed nor disEon
o-ed The certificate hss been placed j.: !Eie
General Treasury.
Very respectfully, yours.
GEORGE ". MUNFORD,
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Names Of Members OF the Congress OF I'll Q
Confederate Stalcs OF America.

ALABAMA.
r. ". Walker. Florence Alabama.
r. IL. Smith, Mobile, Alabama.
J. L. NJ. Curry, TaIladega, Alabama.
". P. Chilloa, Montgomery, Alabama.
S. F. Hale, Eu.aw, Alabama
Colin j. McRae, Mobile, Alabama.
John Gill Shorter, Eufaula. AlaLslna.
H. G. Jones, Russevillc, Alabama.
Nch. Davis, Jr., Huntsville, Alaba,pa.
ARKANSAS.
Robert ". johnson, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Albert Rust, Little Rock. Arkansas.
H. +. Thomasson, Van Burrn, Akansas.
A. Ii. Garland, Little Rock, Arkansas.
w. ". Watkins, Carrollon, Arkansas
FLORIDA.
Jackson Morton, Milton, Florida.
g. 7. Ward, Tallahassee, FloridA
J. B. Owens, Cottage ?. o., F!olics.
GEORGIA.
Robert Toolnbs, Washington, Georgia
Howell Cobb, Athens, Georgia.
Francis S. Barlow, Savannah, Georgia.
Martin j. Crawford, Columbus, Georgia
Eugenius A. Nisbet Macor, Georgia.
Benjamin II. Hill, Lagrange, Georgia.
A. K. Wright, Rome, Georgia.
4. R. i. Cobb, Athens, Georgia.
4. H. keenan,, Milledgevile, Georgia.
A. II. Stephens, Crawiordrlle, Georgia
LOUISIANA.
J. Perkins, Jr, AShwood, Madison Parish,
La.
A. d. Clouet, St Mariinville Ia.
G. H. Conrad, New Orleans Ia.
D. F. kcunrr, New River, Ascension Parish
La.
E. Sparrow, Providence, Carroll Parish, La
H. Marshall, Black jacl, De Sotv Parish,
La.
w P Harris, jackson, Mississippi.
W. Brooke, E.cksburg, Mississippi.
J. A. Orr, -, Mississippi.
A. NJ. Clayton, Holly Springs, Mississippi.
". $. Barry, Coiluaus, Mississippi.
i. I. Harrison Columbus, Mississippi
j. a. Z. Campbell, Kosciusko, Mississippi.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
R. B. Rhett, Sr., Charleston, South Carroll
la.
r. W. Barnwell, Beaufort, South Carolina.
L. N. Keitt, Orangsburg q. H., South Caro-
lima
j. Chestnut, Jr, Camden, South Caroina.
U. G. Memmingcr, Charleston, South Caro-
lima
". P. Miles, Charleston, South Carolina.
T. J. Wilhers, Camden, South Carolina.
W. ". Boyce. Winnsboro,' Fairfield Dis
trict, South Carolina
TEXAS.
j. uemphill, Austin. Texas.
W. B. Ochiltree, Jefferson, Texas
w. S. Oldham. Brennan, Texas
T. \. Waul, Gonzales, Texas.
J. Gregg Fairfield, Texas.
L. I. Wisfall, Marshal, Texas.
VIRGINIA.
VIM G. Rives Gotham, Virginia.
J. ". Brockenbroush, Lexington, Virginia
T. u. T. Hunter, Lloyds, Virginia.
". K. Staples, Christiansburg, Virginia.
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Noe Prisoners OF War.

We are happy to be able to announce that
tbe report published in yesterdays paper on
the authority OF the Washington "star," to
the effect thst Capt. Shaeaer's company had
been captured, and that Walter Leno1' for-
mcrly Mayor Of Washington city, was prl'
soner in the hands of the Lincolnltes, IL whoi'
ly unfounded. Capt Shaetfer isnow here Win ,,
his entire company 'ready for the tray. Mr'
Lenox is also here in good healti and spsrits.
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Th. President at the New Fair Ground

Th. President at the New Fair Grounds.
At about half:past five o'clock, President
Davis, accompanied by cortege on horseback,
left his quarters at the Spotswood House, and
proceeded to the New Fair Grounds. Here a
large number of ladies and gentlemen had az
sem bled, and Oh his arrival greeted him with
! the hcartiest demonstrations OF pleasure.
On leaving Ills saddle, the President was
surrounded by an eager crowd Of soldiers and
civilians whom he indulged to a hand shaking
performance until the pressure became 30 great
that he was compelled to retire to the balcony
of the Executive Department, where, in re-
spense to the demands Of the assemblage,
be delivered the following brief and pertinent
! speech
NV Frieuds and Fellow. Citizens II am
deeply impressed with the kindness OF your
manifestation | look upon you Us the last
best hope of liberty; and in our liberty alone
is our Constitutional Government to be pre-
served. Upon your strong right arms depends
| the success Of your country, and, IN asserting
the bir,h-risht to which you were born, you
are to remember that life ard blood are moth.
ing as compared with the immense interests
| YOU have ut stake. Cheers.
ILnay be that you hive not long been trained,
and that you have much to learn OF the art OF
| war. but know tia. there beats in the breasts
| Of Southern sons, determination never to
surrendcr-a determination never to 90 home
but to tell tale Of honor. lCries Of "never !"
and uppiausc.] Though great may be the dis
parity of numbers, give Us a fair field and
| free fight, and the Southern banner will float
in triumph everywhere. (Oheers The coun-
try relies upon you. Upon you rest the
hopes Of our people; and have only to say,
nv friends, that to the last breath OF my
life, an wholly your Own. Tremendous
Cheers.I
President Davis then retired from the bal
cony.
Ex Senator Wigfall, Governor Letcher and
Mayor Mayo followed with brief speeches, in
r.sporse t. The calls of the crowd, after which
the President and suite proceeded to the ad'
Joining parade ground where review Of the
t,,o.G nj. .cp
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LOOK Our!-T Vicksburs Sun says Gen.
". W. W. W. w. Wood, passed through
that city on the l4th:
We Wonder Which Way Wood Wentr -
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AsoLlrIoSIsr Suor.-On Saturday week, a.
Tayior's Creek, S;. Francis county, Ark, q
New Euglaud scroo! teacher, VINO had aiSrrled
and settled in The ncighbolhu was shot by
his neishbors and killed on the spot, con-
siderable number ot balis entering his body
He had been engaged in some abolition Pro-
ceedngs. aud when approached by his neigh
burs he fred upon them twice, woundlns one OF
them in the leg His own fate was speedily
decided.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Mr. Samuel Moore, Of Danville, has Biz sons
in the service of the State Of Virginia at this
time; and still another, who is now absent
will enlist in few days
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Our Prlv4teers.
NEW ORLEANS, May 25.-Two more Ysu-
kee schooners were captured yes:s ~ u
he privatcer steamer Calhoun
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The Charleston "Courier" OF Monday, says:
The intelligence from the seat of WEI hes
infused stimulus into our troops that " iii yet
tell with terrible effect on our focs Al al.
mos; Simultaneous ollrr has been made from
the volunteer regiments now in camp, TO enter
the Confederate States service, and proceed Il.
once 10 Virginia.
Col. NJ. Jenkins regiment eleven huudrcd
strong. which has been in camp and on Su!:i.
vans Island drilling for several weeks, will DO
mustered into service very soon by Assistant
AGju,ant General d. r. Jones, G. S. a., and
will start for Virginia in day or two.
Col. Cash's tne regiment, at Florence,
nearly nine hundred Strong, are n'so ready
10 Start for the scene oi action.
Col. Bacons reg imcnt, eight hundrcu strorg,
| now cneamped nenr Aiken, are ready Tor &C.
partulc at I moments notice.
Col. Hampton's Legion expects tc move
early this week.
Col. u lliianls COL iiagood's and Col. Rion's
regiments have almost unanimously volunteer
ed and been accepted; besides which, other o.
fers Of men and means have poured in urcn
Gov. Pickens and Gen. Beauregard. In legs
than ten days these noble regiments will be
or the march for the CID Dominion.
The invasion Of Tirgina's soil has thorough.
lv awakened all the memories Of her glorious
past, and her cry ior c.liyerance will be lie.
sponded to BY the enthusiastic shouts Ct
thousands calling for vongeancc for the nur-
dered Jackson and an outraged people.
-~--cxe.S--
STILL THEY CoMR!-ln addition to the lis! 9!
ol4 volunteer companies in Georgia, to be
found in our paper, there have been lorty'nice
companies formed, and 10 which COMMISSIONS
nave bern issued by :bc Governor, within tLs
last thirty days, making 263 companies ready
for the 6eld-a force Of not less than Is, QUO
vigorous men, nov auxiously awaiting orders
to strike the common foe There can be 90. 0oo
more raised 10 less than ncn!t, should tuc
exigencics Of the service demand this conlribu-
ton from Georgia. IilicdgtriHe Recorder.
--<-zS-S-----
| Mr.. YAxcEY IN LosDoN.-ln private let.
ter written from London 10 his friends in Inns
city, Hon. William Z. Yancey says, there is
strong contest going on between tic Exeter
Hall Abolitionsts and the Ministry. The Ex-
eter Aboitionists are. az bitter against tue
South as tie Massachusetts, ant-slayery f12a.
tics. The Ministry party, however, are faror
able to the Southern Confederacy, but being
in small majority have to proceed cautiously
to obtain the concurrence OF the people. Mr.
Yancey does not doubt the success Of his mis-
sion.-( Montgomery Adoertiser.
| Our Priyateers.
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The following letter has beeu handed us for
publication. 1t needs no rnnneut. The pa
trio;ic devotion to the Commonwealth mani.
tested by the gentleman TO whom the letter is
addressed, Cannot but call forth the admiration
Of all Virginiaus We feel assured that the
ardent public spirit Of Mr. Harrison is shared
BIZ hundreds md thousands throughout the
State, and his generous act will no doubt be
initiated by others:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Alycfacra:. OF AsAs.-A large portion OF
i: Gaeniavry from IIarpers' Ferry has been
5;,G:5: 10 ur7 aImrrv, and so soon ss it can
::T;orerly arranged, we will be prepared to
Ca4'aea.e the manufacture of arms. The
s.fs;iniend=nt is exertiog all his energies,
~ everything that can will be done to bring
=. establishment into active operation at the
:i;.ssi Gay practicable
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

tAs sN-yrTAc7osy-This establishment we
is manufacturing the above ar.
,is:s ii iaSse Quantities, and We learn the quail
i;y :,laP2,es !aroraoiS with those Of the best
.. ...:..s.c.Grcl:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

:::t.orSr-We regret to have to record an
he: seciea: from the use of firearms, by
XII. Gu: worthy iel.ow.citizen and friend,
Y. {. Y. Norris, was very seriously wounded.
Ea.l. handling rife on Monday evening,
:: :s::pien,aliy discharged, the ball taking effect
/: tx ~gi>t, aid ronderiog amputation neces.
,a;s, a.::h, We learn, wss performed by Dr..
/, ,.o,
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Another SlaIder Ieeruted.

Carl!lr ard his brother traitors in the North
West have charged ths. the Cotton States,
after having drawn Virginia out Of the Federal
Union, are now leaving her to fight hcr ON n
battles against 'llc whole power Of the North.
To prove this assertion, they quote remark
attributed TO Howell Cobb, President Of the
Congress Of the Confederate States, 10 the ef-
feet that you Gcorgians will have no fighting
to do-Tiryinia will be the battle ground"
leaving the inference ~ be drawn that Fir-
ginis would have MONOPOLY Of The iightir 6
in this Yankee war The while story is o
sheer fabrlcation-a mischieYous falsehood.-
Howell Cobb never made the remark attribut-
cd to him. and every mau now Sees that the
Cotton States and the people thereof are all
manifesting their interest in the Common
wealth Of Virginia by deeds rather than by
words. The soldiers Of South Carolina, Geor.
gia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tex
as, as well as those Of Tennessee and North
Carolina are now with us ''arucd cap pie
with the implements Of death" against the
Northern invaders OF our soii--threr sons Of
the aforesaid Howell Cobb being mvuibers OF
one Of the Georgia regiments.
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Al1Rmon0 Enquirer.

~, ~~~-~-.0~oecS~--o~~-~~~-
BY TYLER, WISE & ALLEGRE.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1851.
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), -'''Sts CAP MAcH1NE.-We are pleased
IAN that Messrs. Sampson & Pae have
a.. --snced Inc manufacturing of percussion
'ne quality OF which, We understand,
So! god. This IS another evidence OF
s'I e"i,lp;Sc.
=. I'LL Dos=, MADISON x!-Fcut largo volunteer
=, -p'aifs i.avc .een raised il this county,
u AVE ARE hog in the hvla, ready, with the points
Cd ~ r. : 'ssN"..<, . ratify tho action OF the
,,,,,. S'li''''u',. eai, Tie vote pollsd 10 this
..:tt' ~ ~ tic...cu, exceeds any ever cas:--
.sTgeiy over 1000. .ga;.
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The Virginia Sentinel.

We call attention 10 the card Of cur EXCEL
lent friends OF the Sentinel. The heart Of
every honest Yirginian is with them in their
troubles. The senior editor, R. NJ. Smith,
left Alexandria on Friday morning, passing
through the lines Of scntinels without detcc.
ton. Gentlemen who subsequently LETT Alex
andri., report that the invaders decmIng Mr.
Smith worthy of special notice and thinking
him still sccreted in the city, offered reward
for his person. 1t is generally believed that
be would have received extreme injury ut the
hands of the Yankee ru(iians had he fallen into
their hands. We heartily congratulate him
on his escape.
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Esa7c= :, ID. SoLpiEss.-Is gives US plea
g. . i.-.. that the ladies' Of the Monument
Ca4iyu az a: work io- the soldiers at the
-. q he Il ci,ar:cs' Institute.
aay scls which the soldiers need will be
".zY;y and caeer;uliy done by them. The
:.l':Fy a"d chsc';uiness displayed BY the
IL; ol the various Christian denominations
q his city challenge the esteem and approba.
III tf vSvrv friend Of Southern rights and
-:at!:! homer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

CAa-s,ooEs-A large number of persons are
aow ac;i7s!! sn:sged in-prepariug cartridges
Ter the .Tny, sui are turning them out in
,2cb numbers as to Justify the belief that We
.hsi! hare II apPl- sup2!y for all coutingen-
.,.-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

,aGs LToSs' CouKT.-Ths case of Com.
n3azssi:h IS. Clendening, for theft was tried
y.s::.-3.,. The prisoner was sent to the pen
.;..:a::l:7 FER three years.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

"'e--I.,: all the farmers in the State send
S'FHd their WOOL. The Crenshaw Woolen
.'a!aa7 sad the Manchester Mills nre now
::2;slf eHsayed il the manufactory Of WOODEN
!";, ant our growers of this article CAN lind
's:' sale fer it at liberal prices. Be it little
8 sa'ch. Ely or thousand pounds, send it in,
y. {: Is show the Yankees that Virginia pos
q: rg!e resources than they suppose
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Read the Following. It is True /!
PAREERsBuRo, April 10.
T. II. LOuAN, ESQ, Dear Sir:
wrote to you some time since for Bottle of
BrentltngeEs Fluid Extract of Sarsaparila and Dan
deon, aud must say that 1t has acted upon me like
charm. l have been afflicted for near two years
with DyspoPsiai two-tlrirds of the time vomited
from one to three times a day. had given up the
idea Of ever getting we'll. and indeed my friends had
given up all hopes OF my over getting we'll again.
Added to this, suffered with the scrofula very
much Since last September one side Of my neck
was one entire sore, composed of some seven running
sores. The use Of one Bottle has much improved
mo- Ny stomach is relieved and my neck has inn
proved beyond my most sangnins expectations
ieel much encouraged aud think by the OF one or
two bottles more shall DO relieved entirely YOu
vii! please send me two bottles by the Boat
Yours respectfully, j. W. HOMER
4ne above medicine 10 prepared by 7. A. BRENT
LINGER & CO.. No. IGI Market street yhesiinv.
and sold by most Of the Druggists Of the city apS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-24

WASHINGTON, June 22.-speaker Allen.
of Indiana, leaves here Tomorrow for In.
dianapOlis to lay before Gov. Morton
the reqaisitinn OF the War Department,
for four additional regiments. from that
State; to be taken from the LIST, End and 81
Congressional Districts. A large number
Of companies have already been formed in
that part ofthe State, and more are organ.
iEing with view to immediate service.
At o'clock this morning. camp half a
mile from Georgetown, was thrown into
alarm. and the men were called into quar-
tiers, Init the commotion was soon subdu-
ed. 1t may have been occasioned by a
firing Mt the pickets. 1t is said the seces-
sion scouts have for some time been in
dulging in such amusements.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-24

BALTIMORE, June ga dispatch from
H"rper's Ferry to tue Washington Star.
confirms the report that three hundred
confederate troops arrived at the Ferry
yesterday and completed the work of de-
struction, they burned the rifle factory and
the Shenandoah bridge, run lsrge, first
class locomotive, that wasleft on the track,
off the abutment of the bridge into the
river. They said they were instructed to
blow up every house in town on which a
Uuion flag should be found, but fortunate.
ly there was none. They commenced 10
arrest all Union men and succeeded in Sc
curing several, whom they took fl. and
the balance, about 60 in number, they
pursued into the river, which they swan
across and reached the Maryland shore in
safety, although they were repeatedly fred
on hetroopers aud balls pas sed through
the hats of two of the fugitives. The
Government should send protection to
these unfortunate people rs soon rs prac-
teal. The troops found and took away
from the rifle factory about $4,000 gun
stocks.