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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
LincoIn,s Conscript Bill.

Lincoln's Conscript Bill was amend
ed in the House, and sent back to the
Senate, where the. House amendment
was concurred in, and the bill passed
with only six votes against it. Of the
two Senators from the bogus State of
Western Virginia, Wiley voted for and
Carlisle against it.
That the skies are now dark there can
be no denying. We should prepare to
meet the crisis with courage and forti-
Itude The Richmond Examiner says
that "the Inauguration of an absolute
sovereign over the Northern States of
the late Union, has Specification of vi
tai Importance to every man and wo.
man in this country. The official pub
LEGATION of the fact makes plain, to the
humblest understanding, the nature and
duration of the war. Scraps of. North
ern Newspapers, the declarations OF IN
! dividuals in the North, and our own
universal and sincere desire for peace,
lose the power Of delusion in the pres
ence of this solid reality. While it was
possible to regard the Union as .repub-
lie, governed by the representatives OF
| the people, it was also possible to believe
that the evils of war would create par
ty among the people, that would force
the Government to terminate the strug-
gle on reasonable terms and within a
limited time. But now that the Gov
t eminent has rendered itself entirely in
dependent Of the people and its repre-
: sentatives-no that the last relic of the
: Republican Constitution has been abol-
1, ished, and absolute power declared by
$ Congress and proclaimed by the press
: to have. been openly substituted, it is
/, beyond question that the duration OF the
: war depends on the will of Lincoln and
= his councillors. None need be told that
these men will not consent to any
: terms Of peace. Setting aside conside-
: rations of passion, it is enough to know
] that Lincoln has been invested with a
sovereign power over one of the greatest
countries of the world, on the expressed
ground that he will destroy the South
: ern people, and take their property for
distribution among his followers. The
moment he departs from this purpose,
5 the sword and purse drop from his
hands, and he will be torn to pieces by
2 his own dogs Therefore, while he
stands on the bad cminence where he Is
2 now placed, he will fight us with an in
veterate determination and with un-
changeable cruelty. While Lincoln is
President-dictator, and the North con-
! tains man or dollar, they will be
used to carry on the war;"
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A Rich Capture.

The New York "Herald," of the Sd,
SAYS the Confederate steamer Florida
captured and burned the ship, Jacob
Bell, from China, for New York, with
1000 tons of merchandise. The cargo
is valued at S., 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

Persons calling for letters in the above list will
please say they advertised, otherwise thew NAV
not receive them. l.. L. STEVENSON, p. M
Mar 1O--lt =
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AUCTION SALES.
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By BRUCE & PECK, Aus ioneers.


r ARGE AUCTION sALE!!--NEw AND
II DESIRABLE GuODo!!:-We will se., on
FRIDAY, the 18th inst, at Crawford & Cochran s
Store hooms commencing at 10 o'clock, A. M:
20 0 yards Fancy Madder Prints,
1900 6 Neat Black and White ditto,
$50 8. Fancy Printed Mousiin and Shallies,
200 :. Black Alpaca,
10 pieces White Curtain Muslin,
White ID Colored Urape Shaws,
~ Gross Hooks and Eyes.
Fancy silk Eesting,
Child ems Cotton and N Dol Hose,
Tooth Brushes,
Fire C,mbs.
Mems Suspenders.
Linen Cambria Hand erchiefs
1000 Yards "A Cotton Cloth,
1O0G " OZnaburg,
Cotton Yarns.
Copperas, &C.. &c.
% The ladies are especially requested to attend.
March 10. BRUCE PECK, Aucrs.
{TALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY in
v STAUaT0N FOR SALE-Wlli be sold, on
MONDAY, (Court Day,) 23d March, 1885,, IN front
of the premises the very valuable property,
as a DIV ELLING and STORE, by A. e. >. r.
Bledsoe
This property possesses superior advantages as
business sand. combining the advantage OF a large
and elegant residence above the store and with little
addition might be made sufficiently large for first
class HOTEL the location being admirably adapted 10
anime the property by calling.
TEsMs :-One-haf Cash the balance in six and
twelve months, with interest from date all Cash,
should the purchaser prefer paying the money.
Sale to commence at III O'Clock.
Possession given immediately.
AT the same time and place, will also be sold, my
Household and Kitchen Furniture together with all
the Goods and furniture belonging to and remaining
in the store OF A. E. p Bedsoe; among which
will be found pair fairbanks Scales, Herring
Fire proof Safe nearly new. and in perfect order,
with many other valuable articles.
A. E. BLEDSOE.
r-sg- Sale conducted by Bruce Peck, Auctioneers
March l0-zts Vim. copy
4 SUBSTITUTE WANTED. NJ
~ wish to employ Substitute for the War.
One over As years of age preferred He can select the
branch Of the service he prefers. 5l =
March 10 If. II. III. PECK
WANTED TO EMPLOY on a small Farm,
wv two miles from town, good HAND ANY
wishing such place. must apply within a week
ut Dr. EIchelberger's Drug Store
WANTED, also, Negro Man to do all kinds of
Farm WORK. March 10-lt*.
" Just received a lot of fresh Calicoes
March 10 JOHN u. HOGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

On Sunday morning last, firing was
heard in the direction OF Gloucester
Point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

February, 1858:
Almond. Alfred,
Alexander, Fanny,
Ammons, ] T,
Armsby, Maj Tbos,
Boyd, B R,
Byrd, Calhoun,
Brown, E ID,
Bullard, II l. d. 2,
Bear, Jimmy,
Brown, Mrs J w.
Thompson, R II W,
Bslev. Mrs. Rebecca J. 8
Baisiey. Mrs. Rachel,
Bond, Vim w,
Crunins, Mrs,
Cutley, John.
CAson, J. A W,
Clifton, Jasper,
Campbell, Rev Jas,
Cooley, John W,
Cherry, Jas K,
Calaghan. Margaret,
Callaster. Miss Nellie,
Moses G Carrier,
Cobb. Mrs Mahuida,
Chisholm, Peter,
Cummings, lockwood,
Charlton, Samuel, 9
Clark. VIM,
Doyle, Allen,
Davis, Miss Z NJ,
Davis, Mrs Mary F,
Dinkle, Manda G,
Davis, Richard,
Dutton, VIM,
Duncan, VIM E,
Dudley, VIM G.,
Duncan. VIM E,
Dorcey, VIM B,
Elliott, Jas NJ,
Fisher, Miss Sarah,
Fichett, VIM II,
gallagher, p,
Henry. Alexander,
Hisuch, Ais,
Hayslet, Andrew j,
Holdbrook, Mrs C n,
Harris, j, hn,
Heaters, Jacob,
Ham, John 5,
Harris, Mrs Lucy,
Fl arrls, w II.
Hardy, VIM Fl.
Humphreys, VIM W,
Johnston J NJ, 8,
Johnston, j M G, Q,
Joyner. VIM A,
Johnson, T G,
Kerr, Coleman,
kuler, Charles Fl, Q,
King. DR. George NJ,
K, GIBBS, Lewis A,
Kid, Miss Sarah j.
kershaw, Samuel,
Love. Alexander K,
Mellon, Cyrus,
Macome, E I'll.
Mulerspraw, G W,
Al anr1rro
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CABELL HOUSE,
Bank Square, Main Street,
l. Y N G H BIT II G, V A /,
GIBBS, DEEM & CO.,


- Mr. GIBBS, who Lately kept the washington
House. viii be pleased to his old friends at his
stand.
March lofts. Vim. copy.
PUBLIC NOTICE. - Whereas, repeated depre
1 datl5ns have been for some time committed nm
on The subscriber, now take this public method of
informing all persons, that will enforce the law
gainst all persons, after this notice. who throw down
my fences, and carry off my rails, pass through my
land. turn stock in my pasture-helds, cut wood, or in
any wise tTespass upon me.
Marca lo-lm. ARCH. P. STUART.
ID EAl. ESTATE FOR sALE.--I wish to sell
IL privately, HOUSE and LOT, in Wsynesboro,
Augusta county. now occupied by j. N. Hail.
Also. g.y. STORE HOUSE, now occupied by Messrs.
Piper Funkhouser. For terms. apply to me at my
office in Stanton, Va. GEORGE BAYLOR.
March 10-tf
FAD WANTED FOR THE ARMY.-Iam
i 4 authorised by the Coy eminent to purchase Lead
1t Will be purchased in quantities large or SMALL
ANY desiring to serve the country can do so by
sending in any lead they may have Cash viii be
paid for it. JAMES (. JONES, Lieut.
n. &. Nj. Beaureau, r.
Office in Staunton. b. CraV fords store.
Mar 3-at - Rock Reg. aod Lex Gaz. copy
E1OR sALE--s4 ACRES OF LAND.-For
Il sale, "a of LAND; near John Bayors Mill.
aDoet oil cea RED, and the balance In Timber,
adjoining the lands of John BAYLOR aud Fleming Bal
ley There is small building and several ,9 fine
Springs upon the land HENRY ElDSON.
Mara
NJ OTiC 1--WE wish to purchase country soap aud
~ fleece wool, at the Staunton Woeen Mills, either
Mar a-smo CRAWFORD l. YOUNG
Rock Register copy and send bill to this office.
NEW GOODS.-Just received small lot OF
IN COATS and PANTS, together with lot piece
goods. R0ANE abby.
Feb 23-H
NJ OTIC Z The Mercantile Accounts of Messrs.
IN Crawford Cochran are in ny hands. A in
debted will cal at my Law Office and close by bond or
payment-the latter preferred
]. b. WATTS, Atty l. Collector.
Feb 17-5t
Attest FROM DIXiE.-Just received from
IL away down IN Dixie VARIETY of popular Music
Feb. lett R0BT 'C0WAN.
* ARDEN SEED WANTED Persons having
VI more GARDEN SEED than they need, can sen
them at good price by bringing them to
Feb 3-6t T. II. TROUT'S DRUG STORE.
TOR HIRE "A negro BOY, about Is years of
- age. situat On iu the country required Eh-A
quire at Woods Glkeson's. Feb lift
HAVING disposed of our entire stock, we will
IL proceed forthwith to settle all amounts due the
concern. Persons having accounts against the same
will please present them. ROANE & ABBY.
Dec l6
@ ETTLE UP.-The undersigned wishing to pay
< all they are owing, and wishing all who are owing
them to nav call upon those who are indebted to them
etherby note or open account to come forward and
settle up. unnv
Dec. Soft
ID ? REWARD.-Strayed or stolen, from nv
eD,1 farm, the 18th of February, large COW, red
and white spotted sharp thin ncins, ana heavy with
calf Five doarswill be paid for her delivery or any
information that 1 can get her again. ts7s
Feb l7-tf JOHN NJ HUMBERT.
Near New Hote.
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G105 REWARD

S1O5 Runaway. from the sub
eDlAC scrlbers. at Lucs Selma Furnace allegha,
~ county, Va, the following NEGRO MEN: LIST.
Ten ANT lately bought in North Carolina-he is tail
and black I'd. HUBBARD, bought of A. Douglass,
Dinwddie co., Va.,-aall and black 3D. CHARLES.
bought In Orange county, North Carolina-low and
tery black. 4th GEORGE, bought in Caldwell CO.,
North Carolina-low and black 5;h. WINSTON.
bought 10 Vlrginlk-Ow and heavs set.
The above named negro men ran away on SUNDAY
night, March list 1868. We will give the above re-
Ward f,r the apprehension and delivery Of Them u.s.
or confined IN any jail SO that get Them in
proportion Tor any one of them. 4.
SCOTT 4 CO,
COwpastuTe BIldge,
Mar l0-2t&.. Alieahany county, Va
DUBLiC SALE.-l will sell, at auction. On
WEDNESDAY,, the 18th instant, at the late re-
sldence Of James Frazer, deceased, Jennings
Jap, tee following per sOpsi property Wis head Of
aorses and co.tsaliong item sumo first rate work.
horses, % and young cattle sc hogs, 20 sheep,
90 bushels oats. corn or 10 tons of hay plan
iaton wagons farming implements, DC, &c.
TaHMs For under five dollars cash on
larger amounts, six months credit with security, OF
cash ut option Of purchaser.
LAVINIA v. ALLEN, Executrix
Mar 10-2t j. A. Frazer. decd
1 sOUSE AND LOT FOX SAEE.-Will be
IL offe ed at public sale. B. and Peck's Auc-
ion Rooms, ON FRIDAY the 18th instant a HO USE
and LOr in Galow stown adjoining the lot of Major
Yo>t and others The House is new Frame building,
md convenient y arranged Persons wishing to buy
will view the property before the day of safe. Also,
IN tie day, will sell improved lot of lard
100 Poles, lying CARRIER Hill, oppo-
lite the American Hotel. Terms made known on day
# sale.
Also, on The same day, lot Green Hill, contain
Ing about "a tn OF an acre. opposite the residence of
]. ii. Burdett. BRUCE & PECK,
Mar lot Auetioneers.
NOTICE is hereby given that paper from
In James Evans (how he followed his brother Jesse
Evans Will 10 the first four heirs,) lost at the
Clerk Office in Staunien. 1t that the pow
er of Attorney from Russell Sidney, Evans is
wrong name to it; and David Kunkie has made a
wrong Power of Attorney for Sheets Jacob Baylor
has valued fanG in the Central H. Il. COmpanys name,
changed the tract of land and made three wrong deeds
for the same. If any Lawyer will take up case we
will pay him we'll for his trouble
JACOB & HENRY SCHOVE,
JACOB SCHOVE, Farmer and
Mar I0-3t* owner Of the Land
n EGKO MAN MISSiNG.The subscriber
CN takes this method of INTO Mug the public that
his Servant MAN Charles. about u years of age who
was employed on Notifications. and who arrived at
stanton on Thursday, the 5th inst, has not yet
reached home. He dressed in Home made jeans,
and his ndabout had the old military bullet but
tons Any one Who will return him tothe subscriber
will be suitably rewarded He is supposed to be
runaway, but is probably lost, not knowing the way
home. JAMES BROWN,
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Washington View of Impressment.

When VIC maintained, in our article
last week upon the subject of impress
ment, that justice 10 the farmer, and
policy on the part of the Government,
demanded that the farmer should be al
lowed for his products ''full and fair
compensation measured by the stand
ard of the 'slocal market value" we were
not aware of the interesting fact that
that is precisely the policy adopted by
the "Father of his Country" in the try
ing times of our first revolution. Since
last week, we have seen letter written
by General Washington upon the sub
ject ofimpressment, dated Headquarters,
Morristown, January sth, 1880, in which
be ordered that the farmer should be
allowed the ''lnarket value" and that
his products should not be impressed
unless he should refuse to sell them at
that price.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ISL OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
~ the Post Ofhce atStaunton, Va, on the 25tb If
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The FLEET AT PoRT RoYAL.-The la
test advices from Port Royal state that
the Yankee feet now there numbers one
hundred and twenty-three vessels, in
Guiding three frigates, twenty gnnboats,
and the rest chiefly transports
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Concer, at the Virginia Female 1. st,,u,e.


We were too much indisposed to at
tend the concert, for the benefit of the
Fredericksburg sufferers, at the Virginia
Female Institute on Friday evening last.
We have learned from those who were
present that the concert was excellent,
and reflected the highest credit upon the
performers. The net proceeds, after de-
fraying all expenses, amounted to 1925.
We understand that nearly as mach
more would have been received. had the
capacity of the room been sufficient to
accommodate all who went there for
the purpose of attending. We have
been informed thatnearly half who went
there failed to get in for the want OF
room.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

About II o'clock, NJ, on Friday last,
the alarm of fire was gwen, when it was
found that therow of buildings occupied
by Mr.. John O'hare, at the bridge, near
the American Hotel, was on fire. Tho
the wind was blowing,the fire was soon
eAtinguished, and no material damage
done.
The Extortion Bill after long and
tedious discussion was finally laid on the
table and lost.
The Virginia Legislature will no doubt
adjourn this week. Its session expires
with the close of the week, and it is not
probable that it will be protracted be-
yond that time.
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We learn that there were several cases of Small
Pox in Grab Bottom and on Straight Creek, in
Highland county, within the last few weeks
Daniel Rexrode and his wife, Of Meats Draft. IN
Pendeton county, died of the disease, and there
were several other cases in he same locality,
though none were fatal. The disease was
brought home from Yankeedom By Mr.. Rexrode,
who had been taken prisoner and carried to
Vicksburg Rock. Reg.
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4 SUBSTITUTE WANTED. ~
~ wish to employ Substitute for the War.
One over As years of age preferred. He select the
branch Of the service he prefers. 5sA {
March 10 It II. Fl PEHR
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-03-18

eraiions against the enemy, and TO act for
the future entirely on the defensive.
Rs,oirsd, That the Executive be and he
il hereby further requested 10 enter into
negotiations with the authorities Of The
Con fed.raie States, with refersnce 20 q ees-
sation Of hostilities, based ON the following
proposition l.. Recognition Of the indep-
enee OF the Confederate States. =. uns-
form system OF duties upon Imports. J.
Frca trade between the Two States. 4. Free
navigation OF the Mississippi river. 0-Md-
tual adoption Of the Monroe doc,rlnc.
Mr.. Conway is an aboli ZIONIST, and Aeace
was not arrested for treason.--rhc fact OF
his introducing the resolution shows the
progress orthe agc.---The time will come
whsn they will be accepted, Opposed to
them il the Van Buren faction, who, cali
ing themselves conservatives, are unaitcrn-
bly, sat upon reconstruction.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-03-18
TO THE CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA
AND TEXAS.

1.-THE UNDERSIGNED. Purchasing Agents Of tho
il Confederate Ststcs tnke this method u address
Ing you tho necessity ofiurnishing supplies to ss-
,an armies, in the field vindicatng our lib.
critics and our Independence.
Wo statc what all know. that the government needs
large supplies for its continued existence; and II
knows section four country which IL can call on
more confidently. becaupe of their imncpse interests
ut stake to Furnish subsistence, than the States OF
Louisiana and Texas. Win our fellow citizens has-
arr, our existence rs a nation by withholding their
products for enormous profits, thereby starving our
soldiers into disgraceful submission TO the enemy
We think and trust Had you not better let the
government have every article you mako and raise at
fair cash prices and thus our arnis, our gov.
eminent, yourselves and our property. You may
hold up these supplies TOO long for the monthly or
weekly visit OF tho speculator our cause may sink
for your support-it will then be too late. We beg
our fellow citizen each, to bring these things home
TO himself and We believe that nothing is wanting
hut cartiid statement of tho wants of the Govern
ulent to arouse you TO acts patriotism TO COM
mon country. Then bring forward, without delay.
every article necessary for the you have for sae
ready and willing, at all times, night or day,
purchase from you every article of supply for Gosh
and profitable prices whereby you sustain the coun-
try and honor yourselves Wait for the epecula-
tors who. by their prices for tho necessares Of life,
ontailing untold taxes on the people We speak
UNTO Yea as wise men, Judge ye what cay
r. ". TEVts, Major & a. c.
JAMES V. LINDSAY. Purchasing Agent.
rsaj- Office on Texas Street, Shreveport, La
Dec. u, lB62-154t.
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Frnx-TKr CEDAR sPaNds srsAS MILL Destroy
rp.-Ths Cedar Springs Steam Grist Mil, known az
Colds Mill, was destroyed by fire on Thursday morn
ing last together with large amount OF wheat and
-four stored therein. When Ora, discovered At about
O'Clock, the flames were bursting through the foof
and the fire was evidently started In tho upper part
Of the building. Wa learn that the owner Of tho
mill, Mr. G. r. Wheeler, had been in the mill as ls'a
~ socloek on the night previous and there was then
no signs offre. There was some three or four tnon
sand bushels Of wheat aud large quantity OF -Four
in sacks in the building the tinea Of which was
destroyed portion Of the wheat and nour belong
cd to Mr.. Wheeler, o part to the Government, and
roms to private individuals The loss cannot be less
than SIS 900 or $50 600. How the nrc originated il
cnveloped in mystery.
We learn that Mr.. Wheeler designs rebuilding the
mill at once and hope to SEQ It in successful ope'
ration again In 3 few months.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-03-18
ex LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

TIE Telegraph Of tho ls,A inst has dates from
vskshure a. late A. The 9Th. brought OF course, by
Csshings FoRiss eushins viii Iusnaes TO b lit
tie ahead Of svsybody sl.v in the Wy q neNs The
diipal ,hes ara lengthy ami interesting. but ~ can
only give brief summary ofihsni
A democratic Convention has been disTsFsst by the
IailitAry Al frankfort. Ky.
Tha kttaek On Charleston bad not been made up 70
last dates, bat was daily sspNiisi -.
Fort McAiiistsT, b-lUN saSgnnah, VAS shellel All
night on the Sd. bot bad FuetrssGy Fcsisied the a.
,ak. The enemy svres-d~si IN burning ths Cvniedr'
rate steamer Nashville In tho oseeheo river,
Gen. Van Dora has made another successful ea,Ai'
~ dash taking the town O. fTanklin, Tom, killhg
and wouudng i0dl aud capturing SEQ Of the enemy.
and largr quantities of ssoTes and ammunition.
Al Port Hudsea on the 9th. everything Indicated
an Nafly aitAek hy The enemy, -
Old Ab,'s CunErss has pasFed law eonsetipnns
every man between the sgcs oils aud ~.
An invasion Of kentucky by 5000 confederaies is
reported. supposed 10 be part OF BraFg's army.
An quiet At rietsburg, Mobile and Galveston,
Tho following gratifying paragraph We clip from
the Houston Sewr, Of the 18TH
,irs KiksY ssarn Asp GyS PEicT,-we learn from
Lieut., Hart. efshlcys Brigade who has Just return
ed tfom Richmond. where be has been undar orders
from Gen. MAgruler, that he len Gen. Kirby smith
AT Alexandria last saturday. who had Just arrived
there TO take command Of tho Trans Mi.sis6ipp Da-
partment In place Of Gen. Holmes He was set
liag on, on tour Of inspection as Lieut. Hart lefs
Lisnt H. also informs that he left Con. Sterling
Price at Jackson. Mis, also on hir way 10 take CON-
rnand, under Gen. Smith, OF Missouri and Arksnsas.
in place Of Gen. HlndmAn Cen p. was trying TO got
bis old Missouri State Guard TO return with him, but
Il probably IN Little Rock. hir headquarters, before
this time.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-03-18
ss-ws w.r. shown Ssw day, sine. by Hon. J, P.

As-we were shown fsw days since by Hon. J. p.
Goodnight. box OF Percussion Caps. made at tho
State Factory in Austin. which said to DO supe
rior to any that We hsvs heretoforehad In use. Mr.
O. informs that they arc turned out At the rat, oil
about 10000 per day. Tho State Ar'onsi. At Austin,
ia also getting on hand quito number OF splendid
arms. manufactured within the State and prcrars'
lions are now making and are nearly completed for
casting bras Field pieces At the Government Found
ry.
The Military board have been actively engaged In
procuring arms for the State. and from what hear
are entitled to great credit for the energy and iev
~ they have displayed.