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KsoxrH Aug. 8. -.
PRODUCE AND PROvIsIONs.
PLouk-supsraLs - u; sprin, wne., ,xtrs
%; Rali wAsst kxtrs q rs.
CORN hkAL-ssto u % ? 100 As,
BRAN AND sh oKrs--sos = loeAs.
SHIP sTUpE--soe.
CoRN-socV bush
aARLEY-75s 10 ai 70.
WHEAT-Fali socosl %; Spring 7a97ss su
kYE-40o
OATS 40Rs 0e
NEW PoTAroEs.-7sc Retail ssc psr p,es.
BUTTkR--Common 10 to lac, choise. ID to Ia, -.
tail, I7i to 2oe.
EGGs- &c.
CHICKENs-sl 90 TO a rs,
LAKD-s0 70.
BAcoH-sAouiders. Sc; Haas 10. sides &c,
"HITE BEANs-Conmo 70 good ~ to Si 70
Prime Navy ea9ss so.-Nominsl.
TALLoW--7c.
HAY-Timo,hy, eitoe to Gle %, balsd sI7 o,
TO sis OF Prairie - to sIo %.
GROCERIES,
seeAR-Nsv Orleans fair. Ias; prime he
choice AZ New York, G, lac; New York, A. Is1e;
crashed Powdered is y to Ito.
MoLAssES-Heichsrs Sugar House 7oO7Scs Gel
dsnsyrup sqc0ei-very scarce; sorgun <oa Soc.
coFFkE-Rio ssoass; lava 20, Laguyra ~
RICR-sa0ios.
Soda to ee.
soAP-Psln sAe. Family %. German Tie.
CANDLEs-star17to 10; Summer Pressed iatni<
TEAs-YeunG Hyssn. u l00oi Is; Imperial q 3,
Oel 30; BLACK, 75cOoI co.
TOBAcC0.-Dark s.est. &c n SCI Nadiun Band,
&C to 7sc; Gold and Natural Leaf sos 10 Csc
NAlLS-Bsst brands es q b os rs. russ..
GLAss-sxIo CITY - 50, rates
CoRDAGE-isc 70 iac.
FRUiT-Drtsd Apples st07ae per ,. Dried Peach
o u 70 iois. Raisinsss eooss IS.
sALT-LAks ~ o.
RIsH-so. h.ss.rsi, bels. sll 50 TO sls 90.
No. Dc AifsSl. q * % . si' o.
HlfSsh. No. whit. Fish % 50
sUNDRIEs.
LEATHER-soie3 oo1s Harness BRl3.
HIpEs-Dry Flintisae; Dry saitsd 10; srubby ham
price green 6ts; green shssb psis Ioe0i Is;
green hog skins i5c.
sEEDs-Tinothy 81 as 70 70; Piax; oe0si 10.
nomiLal.
IEATHKRs-3oo+s.
CHKksE-Denmark II to iss
BEEF CATTLk-ltOQte gress.
sHkEP-es % to - 70 VhsSl.
WooI-Clean Tabwashsd, SEQ 70 Sc; UawssAsd
enc third less.
oiLS-Cesi Oil, 60 to csc; retail 7oe L,psssd OH.
81 % Lard Oh, sOe to u %; RsA OIL 81 - V d %
BEESwAx-3oc-
FAT HoGs-es 50 nett.
RAGs-Woeisn - Cotton 2jc.
oLDt RoH-isc~ D. Brass Ice ? = Coppss
Zee -.
xxoaAssE.--on New yorK n psss snt .bAnksI,s
funds; Phiisdslphis, Beston and of.sinnsti * per
cent. 81. Louis aud Chicago 4 psr cent Geld iss
buying.
DRY oo0DD.
sHEETINGs 4 sHiRTlnos--i7S to S9s.
DRlLLS-96 to IKE.
PRISTS-I2k to zoe.
DELAINs-22 to 9Jle.
6ISGHAMS-91 TO aQe
CHADWICK 4 COATS sPooL--soc.
nkMIS THRKAD-el 90 to u 10.
FARMkns = MICH. CAssiaRKx-se 70 &c.
ski&T. DnAIp-soc q u %. e
COnSwT MANA - 10 80.
DRNIhs-so 70 ssts.
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New York Markss.

New York Markss.
New York, Aug. s.
cotton--steady, s30ssae for nidailng ypiands.
sseus--Sc better, market more active. Sales Is o.
ass is for Extra sssss; os Bs0oS IS r. A. O.
wheat-Msrkcs more sesive, l09e better saiss .,
u oi0Siio for Chicago spring. u ssooi ~ Nil.
vaukse ciab; u 2l0ei ~ for WinAsr Rsd.
corn-Nominal, msrkss dull and In suy0Fs favor
BALES $4,000 oushsis ~ s1osss for shipping nixad
OaA-Duil e6Ds7c.
Pork-shsds easier. eis IS Tor old mes, els q
oeis s2k for old snd new prime.
lard-Daii and heavy. sk0sso.
Bsef-ouet.
Whisky-Steady. 46c.
0roosriss--Quiss.
lsx TsLEsAAPH.l
stock Market.
New York. Arg. Z.
stocks-ssesdy, stronger sinss Board
Gold closes 1t 1884.
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MRS. REDaRAvu

II prepared % acceumodsts fsu Doastsrs q her
eetsses. V0-11a
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A large fund is to be provided by the
"gresu ones for the use of Byington,
and if be don't use it. then We miss our
guess. The Committee propose to elsc-
tloneer for the votes OF the soldiers who
are sighting the battles of .sthis detssted
war; and il they fail to win. then DENY
the right Of suffrage to the soldiers.
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(Form, Of notice.

THE UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION.
All the citizens OF - township who
favor Peace, upon the basis Of a restored
Union and invigorated and obeyed Con-
stitution. are requested to meet at -
on the I'd Saturday (sth day of August,
1863, At O'Clock p. m, for the psrpose
of forming Democratic Township Club,
in accordance with the mendation
OF the Democratic State Central Commit
tee. Turn out in body.
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WIN. MANNERS,
DYER AND SCOURER.
FsaStA Street, heevesa Jshnssa aal KxcAasgs,
KEOKUK, IOWA.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

AONoA1 w I'LL lSE1oI11N1a LIVES.
SATURDAY, January II, 1868.
The House met at ten o'clock. Prayer by
the Chaplain.
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REFERENCE OF THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
Mr.. HEATON, from the special COMMITTEES
to whom was referred the dividing the various
subjects contained in the Governors Message
among the different standing committees, re-
commended as follows:
That so much thereof as refers to the subject
of Agriculture, be referred to the Committee on
Agriculture and Manufactures.
SO much as relates to the Indian war loan,
and the subject of expenses for the current
year, to the Committee on Ways and Means.
80 much as relates to removing the varioas
Indian tribes from the State, and the appoint
ment OF Commissioner to examine into the
depredations committed by the Indians, to the
committee on Indian Affairs.
so much as relates to schools and school
lands, to the Committee on Schools and School
Lands.
so much as relates to the State University and
University Lands, to the Committee on Uni
versity and University Lands.
SO much as relates to the Insane of the State,
to the Committee on State Charitable Institu-
tons.
So much as relates to the general subject of
Public Lands, to the Committee on Public
Lands.
So much as relates to the subject of Banks,
to the Committee on Banks.
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SATURDAY, January II, 1868.
The House met at ten o'clock. PRAYER by
the Chaplain.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
By Mr.. BUFFERS, petition from the Com
missiOnerS OF lie Sucur County, for relief of
families, whose husbands and fathers were killed
during the late Indian Outbrcad. Referred to
to Committee on Indian affairs
REPORTS.
Mr.. TAYLOR, from the Committee on Judi
ciary, reported On the petition of Commission
ers of Mceker County, to issue bonds, by bill,
which was read first time, and referred to
Committee of the whole.
Also, Oh the bill to amend Chapter of the
the Compiled Statutes, that the same be laid
on the table and printed. Report adopted
Also, on the bill to repeal section 5, Of Chap
ter Is, of the Compiled Statutes, with the re-
commentator that the same be Indefinitely
postponed. The section to be repealed, allows
Indians to be competent witnesses against per-
sons charged with selling Intoxicating liquors
to Indians. The report was adopted, and the
bill postponed indefinitely
Also, on the bill to legalize cOnveyances here
tOfOre made. with amendments The report
was accepted. and bill referred to Committee of
the whole.
BY Mr.. WAIT, Of bill for the relief of GER
tain persons owning claims in the town site of
Elk City.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. HIRAM WALKER, to authorize
towns to eXpend part Of their road taxes i'm adj
joining towns. Referred to Committee on
Towns and Counties
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. SMITH, resolution allowing the
Chief Clerk six dollars day, the Assistant
Clerk, Enrolling and EngrOssing Clerks, the
Chaplain, Serge;lnt-at-Ams and Fireman, three
dollars each and the Messengers each 81 so per
day: and authorizing the Chief Clerk to issue
certificates therefor. Adopted.
SECOND READING.
Senate Bill to attach the counties of Cotton
wood and Murray to Brown county, for judicial
purposes.
House Bill appropriating money for per diem.
and mileage OF the members of the Legislature
The rules were suspended, and the bill passed
finally
House resolutions accepting the donation of
Public Lands for Agricultural Colleges.
THIRD READING.
House memorial to Congress for Bankrupt
Law. Passed finally.
House Joint Resolution to Congress for the
removal of the WinnebagO Indians.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The House went into Committee of the Whole
Mr.. Furber in the Chair, and had under consid-
Grafton
House bill to legalize conveyances heretofore
made and to provide for recording the same.
This bill provides that all conveyances with
only one subscribing witness heretofore or shall
be hereafter made shall be valid and entitled to
record. The bill was referred back to the Com
mittee ON the Judiciary
House bill authorizing the Commissioners of
Meeker county to issue bonds for present and
past Indebtedness of the county. Referred back
with recommendation of passage.
House bill to outlaw Indians, was amended,
discussed, and reported progress, and asked
leave to sit again. The Committee then rose
and the House adjourned.
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SANATE.

ST.. PAUL, sJan. Ii.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
and was called to order by the President
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. j. 0. RICH.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.
House file for an act to define the boundaries
of the Fifth District for the survey oflogs lunl-
Der and timber, and to create the Seventh Dis
trict, bill was read the first time.
Mr.. SMITH introduced a bill for an act to
amend the act creating Board of Auditors for
the adjustment of claims for war expenditures.
continuing said Board in power for period of
forty days to enable them to finish up the bust
ness for which they were created.
The bill was referred to the Committee on
State affairs.
Mr.. McKUSICK presented the report of the
Surveyor General of Logs of the First District
showing that he had surveyed 46, 720, 261 feet.
COUNTY TREASURES AND SPECIAL SCHOOL
TAXES.
MIR. DANE offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolred That the Committee on Schools
and School Lands be instructed to inquire as to
the duties of the County Treasurers in the col
lection of special school taxes, as expressed by
the vote of school districts for the purpose of
building and repairing school houses.
MILEAGE OF SENATOR'S.
Mr.. CLARK, from the Special Committee on
Mileage, reported that the Senators were en-
titled to Mileage as follows:
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SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE
OF DEPARTURES FROM SAINT PAUL:
For Hastings Red Wing Lake City, Reeds Land
ing, Wabashaw, Minnesota, Winona and La Crosse
connecting with the La Crosse and Milwaukee Rail
Road, every morning, at 5a. m,
For Stillwater-Daily at O'Clock, a. M
For Shakopee Jordan, st. Lawrence Belle Plaine
Henderson, LeSueur, Traverse de Sioux, St. Peter
and Mankato-daily, at p. m.
For Rosemount, Castle Rock Mortified. Cannon
City, Faribaut MedfOrd, Clinton Falls and Ovation
ma, connecting at Owatonna for Wilton ST. Mary's
Winnebago Agency and MankatO also for Rice
Lake Ciaramount, Wasoja, Mantorvile, Rochester
Chatneld and Winona-daily, at 4, a. m.
For Industrana Anoka, Orono, Orlando, Mont
cello Clear Water ST. Augusta and st. Cloud-daily
at s a. IN.
For Sank Rapids. Belle Prairie, Fort Ripley and
Crow Wing,-Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
ct s, a. m.
For Richmond, Sank Centre, Alexandria Chippe-
wa Pomme de Terre, breckenridge, Fort Abercrom-
ole-Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 a. m.
For Sunrise with connections for Superior and
Bayfeld-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at
Z, In
For further particulars enquire at the General or
flee on Third Street
J. c. BURBANK & co. Proprietors.
st. Paul, July "a, 1862
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SENATE.

Sr. PAUL, January II.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment,
and was called to order by the President
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. j. O. RICH.
CITY CHARTER OF HASTINGS.
Mr.. NASH presented petition of the City
Council of the City of Hastings, asking for an
amendment to the city charter of said city.
Referred to a committee Of one, consisting of
the Senator from Dakota county.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS.
By Mr.. DANIELS,a bill for an act concern
ing fish in the north branch of Root River.
By Mr.. WARNER, a bill for an act to amend
Section IA of chapter II, of the Compiled Stat
utes relating to county roads.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions of the House instructing the
Governor to telegraph the delegation in Con-
gress that the sum Of $500 was necessary
to reimburse the State for expenses incurred in
the Indian war, was cOncurred in by the Senate.
The resolution for the appointment ola Joint
Special Committee on the subject of taxes and
tax laws was also cOncurred in, and Messrs
Smith, Daley, Nash, McKusick and Irvine,
were appointed on the part of the Senate.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
MIR. DANIELS offered Il resolution that the
State officers who are required by law to make
reports to this Legislature, be requested to do
so at the earliest practicle moment. Adopted
ELECTION OF SURVEYORS GENERAL.
Mr.. HEATON offered concurrent resolution
for Joint Convention of the two Houses on
Tuesday next, for the purpose of electing Sur
veyors General for the several lumber districts
in this State. Adopted.
DELINQUENT TAXES IN RAMSEY COUNTY.
Mr.. DANIELS, from the special committee,
to whom was referred the bill relative to delin-
quent taxes in the county of Ramsey. reported
the same back and recommended its passage.
This bill allows the sale for delinquent taxes
to proceed. but the amount for which the same
shall be sold shall be determined by the valua-
ton OF 1864, and not according to the assess
ment of previous years, except for State taxes.
SAFETY OF THE SCHOOL FUND.
lIr. DANE offered the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resolced (he House concurring) That a Joint
sc ect committee of five, consisting of two
members of the Senate, and three members of
the House, be appointed, whose duty it shall be
to inquire what further legislation, if any, is
necessary to procure the safe keeping of the
moneys belonging to the School Fund of this
State, and that such committee be authorized
to report 10y bill or otherwise.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The following bills were considered in COM
mittee of the whole, Mr. NASH in the Chair,
n d when the committee rose were recon-
mended to Il third reading:
Senate file No. 5, relating to the delinquent
taxes of Ramsey county.
Senate file No. 10. for an act to amend sec
ton IA of chapter II, of the Compiled Statutes
relating to county roads.
House file No. 5, bill for an act to define
the boundaries of the Fifth Lumber District,
and to create the Seventh District.
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. The Baltimore Republican (semi

= The Baltimore Republican (semi-
secesD publishes the following touching
stanzas, as an extract from letter just
received from New Orleans:
Two brothers came to New Orleans,
Who bore the name of Butler;
One was Major General,
The other was a sutler.
The General issued prOclamatiOns
Not fitting to behold,
While the sutler dealt in rations,
And took his pay in gold
From women who were starving
When the Yankee DOodles came.
But that's their way of carving
Their way to Northern fame.
The sutler, though, had one excuse
The truth let us not smother:
While making money like the deuce.
One-half he gave his brother.
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SOO KEGS OF NAILS & SPIKES

E00 KEGS OF NAILS & SPIKES
cVV 250 boxes assorted Window Glass
10 gross pit TANKS casks Prunes
o casks Currants cases Nutmegs
100 mats Cassa SO cans Mustard
IS bags Whole Pepper and Pimento
cans English and French Mustard
90 bblS Vinegar 10 cases Salad Oil
100 boxes Rabbits Pure Saleratus
10 boxes S. c. Soda
so coils assorted Manila Cordage
100 dozen Bed Cords
Is boxes Velmcelli and Maccaroni
6bls Sage and TapiOca so boxes Starch
100 dozen and Hoped Pals
so dozen assorted Tubs and Keelers
so gross Playing Cards
oco boxes G. d. Caps-and Ely's and Coke's
water
1000 lbs Bar Lead 1000 sacks shot
j. c. & II. c. BURBANK g. CO.,
Lower Levee.
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RURRANK'S COLUMN
1890 1861
A r r A n G. 4 M + N T..
Minnesota Stage Company
NOrthweStcr ExDress
THE UNITED STATES MAIL.

The Roads are well stocked with first class horses,
Concord Coaches, with careful and experienced Driv-
ere, all under the control of competent Agents.
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DT. NUL,1JtII. TO.
The Senate met pursuant to adjOurnmer
and was called to order by the President.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. j. o. Rich.
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RANK DRAFTS, CHECKS, DE.
- POSIT SLIPS &c, printed in the best.styla
PIONEER PRINTING COsS
NOVEL. Third Street
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-02
From Keu.ueky.

We have had various rumors from Kentucky during
the past week representing resctiOuary movement
the para Of tue Uuionists Of that State The reports
have been generally credited by persons most familiar
With the condition of Affairs in Kentucky bat 10 the
absence Of positive information have been received By
others With doubts Yesterday however it assert
ed that gentleman had arrived here from the West
who read 10 the Louisville Journal of the 9Th alt that
the lower House Of the UniOu Legislature had passed
BY ave majority resolutions declaring that the State
should unneda'el! take up arms against the Lincoln
Government that this course recommended BY
Governor Robinson; aud that Immediately after the
adoption Of the resolution number of the members of
the Legislature arrested By Federal soldiers and
committed to pri'Sr
This newman be true cot /, is Singular that sach n-
Porant eyens should pass unnotced 10 the New FORK
sad Baltimore papers Of the 2sth aud 2sth ult
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-02

The report Of the proceedings Of the New York As
ssnbly the 2Ith ulimo contains the following pas
sage illustrative OF the temper Of the members of that
body before the election OF Speaker:
During Mr.. Fields remarks the Clerk was absent from
his seat aud from the chamber for a few minutes.
A motion made to place Me-. SaItOn Smith in the
chair temporarily
Mr. smith not being present, motion was made that
Judge Dean should take the chair during the absence OF
the Clerk.
Great confusion nov ensued when motion was made
By several Democratic members that Mr. Murphy should
take the chair aud the motion declared carried by
its movers
Mr.. Murphy Immediately took the chair.
A scene OF fierce excitement eDsued
The Republican and Democratic members rushed to
the front of the desk the former shouting, Come
down, you scoundrel,' and Others crying ont "Staud
up for your rights" while the friends of Mr. Murphy
rallied 10 his side.
Mr. Post placed one hand in his breast pocket, in =
threatening attitude though about draw reysl-
yer, while be held stick in the other hand
Several other members also placed their hands in
heir pockets apparently about draw their weapons.
After the most intense excitement, when scene Of
oioodshed seemed on the point Of being nRugurutcd,
the Clerk reapPeared and after further shouts aud
Carnations, Mr.. Murphy gave way TO the Clerk, who
again took bis seat.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-02
From New Orleans.

The editor o. the Southern Criss has derived from an
Intelligent lady who left New Orleans on l7th some III.
,eresng information Of the condition of Affairs in that
city.
The great body of that people remain unalteraby
true 70 the Southern cause and Na for the day oher
deverance TO come They regard the fall Of that city
uto the hands Of the Yankees the result Of mbecty
and trescheIy combined
The little children of New Orleans who have inherited
Southern feelings and Southern sntpahies, have been
accustomed to sing the Bonnie Blue Flag aud cheer
for JED. Davis, when Yankee troops are passing To
suppress such demonstrations Banks has issued formal
military order announcing that he will hold the parents
Of such children for such offences responsible the
highest military penalties.
Federal officers, occupying citizens houses in New Or.
leans required pay rent but the rent is payable
TO the United States government and is understood
stood that Banks is the principal beneficiary of that
transaction.
AL commercial business Is stAgnant except that mo-
RopoiIed by the Yankees exclusively for the Federal
government. Ladies', who have been accustomed to all
the comforts and Injuries which wealth could afford
have been compelled in some instances, to sell their
diamonds 70 get money to do their marketing.
few weeks before the departure Of Butler SPIRITED
engraving representing Buffers face very accurately
With the head and body Of hyrua in the act of tearing
open the graves OF Gen A , Johnston and Others which
graves had been violated and robbed was sent to Gen
Butler with the compliments ofthe people OF New Orleans
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-02
G5e8nBFJ5nllolarS aABig,
MONDAY MORNING, FEE. :, Isss.
Later from Europe.

The SA1ooa has arrived at New York with adViees
from Europe to the l4th The most important feature
Of the news is the address Of the French Emperor At the
opening Of the Corps LegSatf the 18th Of JAnaa-
~ which Is thought shadow forth French nterven-
ton In the affairs of the United States. He said;
al have made the attempt send beyond the Allan
tic adyiees inspired by siueere sympathy; but the
great maritime Powers not having thought il advisable
as yet to act in concert with me- have been obliged
70 postpone to more suitable opportunity the offer of
mediation the object of which to step the euson
Of blood, and to prevent the exhaustion OF country
the future Of which cannot be looked upon With indl-
ference
The Times Paris correspondent says "the impression
produced in the better class Of the French population
by Ihe Emperors discourse ia uniayOrAble to the United
States
The French Minister Of Foreign Affairs submitted his
official report Of the situation and policy Of the Empire
abroad at the close Of 1862. With reference to the
United States he saws that the EmperOrs Government
had "not neglected any one opportunity which autho-
rised il to explain it, opinions to the Federal Govern
nent on the dangers and difficulties of the situation"
The offer Of an allied mediation made to England
aud Russia after witnessing the disastrous struggle for
tao years Had the plan been arranged and the arms
lice effected the Cond itious OF reconciliation "were o.
course TO be left entirely the free choice Of the belize
rents England and Russia having refused assist him.
the Emperor has taken care" to inform the Govern
msnt In Washington that he i "que ready, if it should
be desired 70 facilitate eiASr alone collectively IN
sHy form that might be indicated, the work Of peace