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CHATHAM RAILROAD.
NOTICE TO CONTRAcyTnI

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL Re RECEIVEO nv
the undersigned at the COmpanys Ofice in the City
OF Kalegh until nooG Saturday November J. 1862,
For e GRADUATION and Musonry of the middle division
extending from Pages TO lockville (23 miles)
ProteS and peccatiOas showing about the apgreOate
amount OF work required will be exhibited for one week
prior TO that date at the Engineers Office in Haywood
Chatham County, and Compsny's Office in Raleigh.
Printed proposals will be furnished Contractors for their
hIiing up, and signatures
KEMP P. BATTLE, P, resident.
ELLwooD MORRIS, Chief Engineer.
Raleigh. Oct 10, 1862. so-tf
~ Fayetteville Observer Charlotte Bulletin SaIisbnr,
Watchman Greensborough Patriot and Wilmington Jon !,
nal, Will copy six times and forward bills TO this Office
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TRINITY CuLLEGE.

THE NEXT TERN WILL COMMENCE JANUARY
Il 9TH. 1858. TUITION the same as formerly Board
proper furniture and good board The regular College
routine will be continued with competent Faculty. We
prepared receive boysof any age Advancement
Students have rooms separately otherwise. may
be preferred.
For further information, address the undersigned
~ --.-s d. CRAVEN, Pres't.
Dec Is 1882. fsl-l6tpd
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RAs AND BLUE-sToNE FOR SALE.

COPPERAS AND BLUE-STONE FOR SALE.
"TE THE UNDERSIGNED, ARE MANUFACTU-
w RING Copperas and Blue Stone, at Gold Hill,
Rowan county, n e. and have considerable quantity
hand Our price by the wholesale is FIFTY CENTS for
Blue Stone and ONE DOLLAR for COpperas per pound,
at our works, or delivered at Salisbury
ROBERTS, HOLMES & CO.
Dec g. 1862. GEM
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GREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY. :

CUMFANYs =
Pays all Losses Promptly!
DIRECTORS:
John A. Mebane, Cyrus P. Mendenhall, David P Weir
James NJ Garrett T. N. JONES' N H. D. Wilson, David Nc
Knight N. S. Sherwood Jed. e. Lindsay, r. N. SIoan
c. G. Yates R. Sterling, VIM. Barringer,
Alexander Miller, Newbern; Dr. W. c. Ramsey Wades.
borough; W. A. Wright, Wilmington; Rev. r. C. May
nard, Franknton; E. F. Watson Watson viIle A j. York
Concord; B. Craven, Trinity College.
OFFICERS:
N. II. d. WILSON, President,
JED. H. LINDSAY, Vice President
JOHN A. GILMER, Attorney .ss
PETER ADAMS Secretary and Treasurer
N H. D. WILSON, 80 ;
G. G.. YATES, Executive Committee
J. NJ. GARRETT, =
All communications on business of the Office should be
directed to PETER ADAMS. Secretary
Greensborough.
April 25 1862. - ally. l.
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NOTICES, &c
NOTICE.

.-. NOTICE.
HE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF COMPANY
ssth Regiment N. G. Troops, are hereby notified to
report 10 tnelr regiment forthwith be considered as de-
seEters and will be treated as such and their nav
VIM. l. Macy, Mark Brindle, Nathan Bundy VIM, Buct.
ppannon' Washington Brewbaker, Alex Brewbaker s. IT.
Joseph Everage, Leander HoIcomb, d. a. Jnipes I, w
Johnson A. Legans. T. E. Macy, Alfred Martin, j. e. NC
PRICE d. l. McCoin, Melton Elijah Petty James Stokes
Jacob Waggoner, s. W. Young. s'o'
N. BOHANNON
Dec. 80, 1862. s" N u :.
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WANTS, &c.
g. 5. ,MoNEY WANTED.

AN UNIMPRoyED LOT, SITUATE IN EASTERN
n Ward in beautiful part Of The city fronting go feet
hood-perfecty level aud free from aeaae best bnd-
ing cite in the city that be boughtwl be sold in
exchange for Confederate money. Price 81 900.
Enquire at STANDARD" Office.
Dec 30 1862. -. - -a-eel--tf.
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uOUsE AND LOT FOR SALE.

WTNLESS DISPOSED OF AT PRIVATE SALE WILL
u be sold the first day of January 1862 auction
the premises at ~ O'clock the lot situated street
Immediately south Of Lynn Adams residence on which
small tenement, containing three rooms, conveniently
arranged for small family, with good garden. This is
desirable location for radeSman of small family
the Market and convenient business part of
the city.
Terms favorable and will be made known the day of
sale. JAS. NJ T0WLES
Agent and Auctioueer.
Raleigh, Nov. 2s 1869. 96-tf
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NOTICE..

Office of N. C.. R. r.. COL -
-,or,r, p, ,,,,,Co Go SHoPs, Sept. Gath, 1852. T..
NOTiCE is HEREBY GIVEN TO SHIPPERS AND
others interested that the tariff Of freight rates on
ls hoad VIII be raised twenty per cent and the rate
OF to five cents per mile and after the rst
uAy ol Octooer. T. ]. SUMNER
Sept. 26, 1862. sP,S
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. -
OBEDIENCE TO DECREE OF THE COTTRT OF
Il Equity will sell on the premises in Alamance Conn
~ n u, on the Esd of January next tract of land be.
70 the estate of George Foust decd containing
situated within one mile of the town of Graham
well watered and very productive --'
credit OF twelve months will be given bond and seen.
is paid. Il IOIT n = NJ IHe9 ~
oiunan' " W. Dec So, 1862. 1-tdpd.
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LAND FOR SALE.

IT HAVE FOR SALE DETwBEN THREE HUNDRED
and hundred of land lying about four miles
west of Raleigh, the Railroad. Persons who may de-
sres to purchase land will please apply to the undersigned
w. g. HILL.
Raleigh Nov 1862 93-nN
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GRINDSTONES.
AUDITORS DEPARTMENT.

VNHE ATTENTION OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE
Concerned, is hereby called to the Act of the General
Assembly, which creates the Office of Auditor of Public
Accounts.
Accounts with the State for the expenditure Of public
money viii be required to conform in all touching
military affairs 10 the Army Regulations of the Confeder
ate States and all accounts, whether in the military in
the civil departments of the government be present
ed quarterly and may be after the close Of the
regular quarter
The undersigned avas himself the present opportun
N to notify all who are delinquent in rendering
ot public money property in their hands, the
mencement OF the war pending of the necessity of hav
ing their accounts prepared and settled The of
the General Assembly will be called to the of these
persons and suits will be directed where this
tce is diSregarded.
Claims against the State will be audited according the
rules observed by the late Board Of Claims
s. +. PHILLIPS,
Auditor, &C..
Jan. 0, 1868. 4-Gt
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HILLSBORO,N N, C. MILITARY ACADEMY.
TTlHE FIFTH ACADEMIC YEAR OF THIS INSTI.
Il TUITION will commence the first Wednesday
in February. 1868. P0r information and circulars
apply TO MAJ. Wa. NJ GORDON,
Sup't. Ii. n. A.
HnLsBoRo', N. c., Nov. 2s, 1862. s6-Sm
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PONY FOR SALE.

A BOUT EIGHT YEARS OLD, PERFECTLY GEN.
n tie and a natural PAGER. Apply to
A. A. WILLARD.
Grpensburo' N c.. Nov. 59, 1852 g6-Btn.
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LOST.

an MONDAY, 18TH DECEMBER, A WORSTED-
" Carpet Bag (no name) containing notes ndiyd-
uals amounting TO A thousand dollars Said
Carpet Bag lost the train between Morrsve and
Godsboro liberal reward will be given for the carpet
bag and contents, if delivered to me, to NJ Pool,
Raleigh. A. w. POOL,
Kittrslis NC,
Jan. c. 1883. 8-stpd.
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PRINrINf2a OFFICE FGR SALE. II

A PRINTING EST RI ISFINENT Is OFFERED FOR
n SALE The materials Of which are nearly new. APP
ply at this Office
Nov. -, leG!. 96-H
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OXFORD FEMALECoLLEG
:, M, LOyEJOY,S

J. M. LOVEJOY'S
Classical, Mathematical and Military Academy
"ILL COMMENCE ON THE 18th OF JANUARY.
w 1862 For particulars, address the Principal
Raleigh, Dec 3d. 1852. INst
~ Register copy twice.
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NORTH.CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU.
RANCE COMPANY.

NORTH.CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE -INSUa.a
RANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE RALEIGH N c..
HIHIS COMPANY TAKES RISKS upon ALL Z
healthy lives between the ages of IA aud 90 years.
for year. for years, for e-the aSsuferS for
life participating in the profits of the Company Slaves
between the ages of 10 and go years. insured one
year five years for twe-thrds their market value
All losses paid within 30 days after satisfactory proof 10
presented.
DIRECTORS FOR 1850 AND 1851.
CHAs. E. JOHNSON, W. s.. MASON,
W. W. HOLDEN, W. H. JOKES
QUESTEN BusBEE, K. p. BATTLE
II. W. HUsTED j. G.. WILLIAM E-+a5'
W. Il. Mckee, c. B. Roor =,
EvERARD HALL, P. +. PEscuD,
r. BATTLE.
0FFICERS.
CHAs E. JOHNSON President, - Is
". w. HOLDEN Vice President, : :
II. w. Hustled Attorney,
W. b. JONES, Treasurer.
h. ii. BATTLE, Secretary,
W. H. MoKEE, Med. Examiner.
+ Bysses sees' Es. Com.
W. H. MCKEE,
For further information the public is referred to the
pamphlets and forms Of proposal which may be obtained
at the office OF the Company any of its Agencies.
Address r. b. BATTLE, -.
Secretary.
Raleigh, Jan. 8, 1862. 4-#1J.
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Jan. o, 1868.
900 REWARD.

800 REWARD.
IVNAKEN FROM THE CARS OF THE NORTH. CA
roina Central Railroad. at the Raleigh depot the
morning of the 7th inst. small SOLE LEATHER VA
LSE covered with sail CLOTH and marked with the initials
Of the subscriber The Vase contained several articles of
wearing apparel, and original Descriptive Muster Roll
Of Captain Koonces Company of State Rangers; also
vouchers against the State of North Carolina for upwards
of hundred dollars and many other papers of
value to the undersigned The above reward will he cheer
fully paid for the recovery of the Vase aud its contents
F. ID. E00NCE.
Jan. 2, 1853. 4-2t.
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EDUCATIONAL, &c.

UNIVERSITY OF NoRTH-CARoLINA.
CHAPEL HILL.
NhE NEAF SESSION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY.
u 18th January, and end Thursday 5tb June 1s6a
Board by Col Guthrie, at the Eagle HOTEL $i25 Tui.
n%n 500 room rent s session all payable in advance
The means OF instruction ample and pains have been
taken to bring all the expenses education within
able limits. ID T. SWAIN
,o, President
"a"' D looz. ST.
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DAafAGEDs cofToN w.

DAMAGED COTTON WANTED.
II WISH TO PURCHASE a QUANTITY DF DAM
aged Cotton for making paper The cotton 70 be delF.
erred at Raeg ForesTile Address the subscriber at
Raleigh W. R--PDoLE.
: Dccs1ss 1861 l"9-st.
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WAGONS WANTED.

UNHE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO PURCHASE TWO
u and FOUR HORSE WAGONS. Application 10 be
. -. - T. D. HoGG.
Capt aid C.S. .
Raleigh. Dec ~ 1892. tf0z--M
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FOR SALE.
a VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND SEVEN MILES
n from Raleigh, Swift Greek, containing $50 acres
$50 Of which cleared Half the open land is creek bot
tom and produces equal TO any land in the county.
Price twenty-five dollars per acre, half the whole
cash, the purchaser may desire For further parcu
lars, apply to the undersigned at Raleigh.
c. w. GARRETT,
J. W. GARRETT
Jan. Q, 1868. 4-9tpd.
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SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES WILL
"A be ope ed by Miss MANGUM the residence of her
mother, in Orange County, the Goth JAM 1858 They
will receive instruction 10 the English branches and music
and ind home in her mothers family. Parents and
guardians who desire further parcuars will please
dress Miss M p Mangu either at Red Mountain or Flat
River, Orange County, N. G.
Dec. l6 1862. 101-2mpd.
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WHEAT! WHEAT!
FOR SALE. $500 BUSHELS OF LARGE NEW
II White Wheat.
THOS ]. PERSON
Garysourg N. Cs Jan. 9, 1888. 4-7tpd.
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RAILROADS, &c

OFFICE OF RALEIGH AND GAsTON r. r.
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 1859.
HNHE BONDS OF THIS COMPANY WILL MATURE
the first day of Japuary 1853 and will be prompts
ly paid at this Office Psfties holding these bonds are
hereby notified that interest will be allowed after Ha
turity. W. W. VASS, Treasurer.
: Dec. 80 1852. lin. +
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WARRENTON FEM. COL. INSTITUTE.
FNNHIS INSTITUTION HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
II since ls4l, and will commence its 44h session jan
uary Sth 1868. The times compel advance in prices
Board per session of weeks $l25: washing lights
and fuel in rooms, SIS; English tuition from $7 so 70
$2259; Music and use of instruments $25 Languages
each $40; Stationery, $3.50 fuel for school room 81
Different styles of Painting, Drawing and Embroidery
former prices. :
For particulars, apply to
Warrenton Dec. 80, 1852 l-9tpd
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RALEIGH, n. Cr DEC. I'd, 1882.
VNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANY.
Il have declared dividend of per cent. the cap
tai stock payable aud after the first Monday in January
1885, ". w. YASS, Treasurer.
!. Dec 80, 1852. 1.-lm.
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NO $50
[OFF1crAL.l
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passs& at 10 Third Session Of Rs zhiay-
swsnfh Congress.
IPusLro-No. 12l

(PUBLIo--No. 12
AN ACT making appropriations for che
payment Of invalid and other pensions
Of the United States for the year end
ing the thiftieth Of June, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four.
BsR uacssa By Ne Senate and House Of
Representatives Of 10 United States Of Amsri-
"a N Congress assembled, That the follow
ing sums be and the same are hereby
appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
for the payment of pensions for the year
ending thirtieth Of June, eighteen hun
drOd and sixty-four
For army invalid pensions under vari-
GUS acts, three million dellars.
Bor pensions TO Revolutionary soldiers,
and the widows for those who served in
the Revolutionary wal, under acts of eigh-
teeath March, eighteen hundred and eigh-
eighteen, fifteenth May, eighteen hundred
twenty eight, and seventh June, eighteen
hundred and thirty-two, the third SEQ
tion of She act Of fourth July, eighteen
hundred and thirtysix, the acts of seventh
July, eighteen hundred and thirty eight,
third March, eighteen hundred and forty
three, seventeenth June, eighteen hun
dred and forty-four, second February
and twenty ninth July, eighteen hun
dred and forty eight, and second section
act OF third February, eighteen hundred
and hfty-three, two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars.
For pensions 10 widows aud orphans,
under frat section act fourth July, eigh-
tssn hundred and thirty-six, act Of
twenty y-1rst July, eighteen hundred and
forty-sight nrSt section, act Of third
February, eighteen hundred and fifty-
three, act third June, eighteen hundred
and fifty-eight, and act fourteenth July,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, three
million eight hundred thousand dollars.
For navy invalid pensions, one hundred
and thirty five thousand dollars.
For navy pensions 10 widows and or
phans, under act Of eleventh August,
eighteen hundred and forty -eight, and
fourteenth July, eighteen hundred aud
sixty-two, Eve hundred thousand dol
lars.
For privateer invalid pensions, three
hundred dollars: Provided, That no PEN
sion shall be paid under this act TO any
person who has been engaged in the pre-
sent rebellion against the Government Of
the United States, or has in any way Civ
en- aid and comfort to those engaged in
the rebellion,
Approved Feb. 3, 1868.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NASHVILLE UNION.

The NASHVILLE UNION was commenced last spring.
for the purpose Of opposing the Rebel Southern Con
oderacy and Of advocating the restoration Of Federal
authority, without any abatement, all the States
which have attempted 70 ssceds. It's object was to
proclaim the doctrines Of Liberty and Union they
we're once expoundsd by the fathers Of the Republic,
but which for more than one yesr--ths long and
dreary carnival Of treason--had been unspoksn and
unwritten In the Capital Of the State Of ASDREw
JACKSON aud were treasured up only In the hearts Of
tho faithful. We believed that the right way to con
duct loyal journal, in city like Nashville at Euoh
a time as this, to raise the wayering AID timid
up 10 the true standard Of patriotism and not to
lower tho standard Of patriotism after The manner Of
other Journals to suit the depravOd tastes Of the
semi loyal and sympl tliizers with the Richmond dy
nasty.
The UEIoS therefore, has held a. friends all who
support and as foes all who oppose tho Union of tho
States. It's watchword is FREEDoM AND NATIONALITY.
With rebols and traitors 1t has compromise to
make. II contends for the Federal Constitution and
the Laws made in pursuance thereof es the SUPREME
Law or rHE LASD, anything In the Constitution and
Laws of any OF tho States to the contrary notwlth-
standing.
1t contends for tho Union Of the States, because
without It the preservation Of our liberties and insti-
tutlons and the ganizaton OF society itself are
wholly impossible Therefore, whatever stands in
the way Of crushing out the rebellion and restoring
the Unlon must perish, no matter BY what name it
DO called
| Whom thousands Of our citizen soldiers lay down
their lives upon the altar Of their country saeri-
Zee above all earthly price, and precious in the sight
| Of Heaven, COD forbid that any ignoble motive Of
sefinterest should make any man waycr in his 10y
atty II there be any such, let them look at the
! blood Of SHILOH Fort Donelson, Murireesboro and
| Fredcrcksbnrg, and blush al their wiokednesa aud
folly. Love for our country should now overshNdow
every other feeling and he Is patriot who love.
his houses lands negroes with 1.-THE Of the deyo
tlon which he feels FOR his country. Even prudent
solhshness should compel 70 be patriots, for who
can hope TO save his own treasures from the wreck o.
a ruined and dismombered Union?
We want 70 see the land once more blessed with tn,
enduring sunshine Of an honorable peace based upon
the complete and unconditional submission OF tn,
rebels now In arms, and not lit up with the deceitfu
glow OF peace based upon emasculato loyalty ant
concessions to traitors-the glow of meteor whicl
would shine only TO betray, and going ont woul'
leave VS. in darkness tenfold more gloomy than tha
which prevailed before.
These are tho sentiments and views which tn
UNION will continue to advocate through whateye
Of storm or sunshine may await It in the future, ap'
wo ask tho support OF all who believe II TO be import
ant that athoroughly and vigorously loyal newspaPe
should be publihhed In Nashville.
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cessful, would only have the effect of de-
stroying their own best market, 10 guar
Antee 70 them, in the most effeotual and
satisfactory manner, the peaceful and
uninterrupted navigation OF the said Mis-
sissippi river and its tributaries, and to
open TO them At once the markets of the
South, greatly enhanced in value 10 them
as they would be by the permanent ex-
clusion Of all articles Of New England
growth or manufacture.
z. "The course Of practical neutrality
In regard 10 the pending war heretofore
pursued by the States and Territories
west Of the Rocky Mountains has affor-
ded the highest qualification to the peo-
pie Of the Confederstes States of America;
and II is hoped that the day is not far
distant when said States and Territories,
consulting their own obvious safety and
future welfare, will Withdraw from all
political connection with q Government
which has, heretore, been 4 source Of
continual oppression 10 them and when
said States and Territories, asserting
their seperate independence, shall ap-
propriate TO themselves the mani
fold advantages sure to result from
such movement, among which may be
reckoned, LIST. Relief from grievous and
exhausting tariff regulations now being
rigidly enforced. I'd. Relief from all
the discredit resulting inevitably from
the prosecution of the present unjust and
unauthorized war. Sd. Relief from the
pressure Of a despotism the most heart
less and atrocious ever yet established
4th. Relief from the crushing weight OF
taxation unavoidably growing out Of the
war. 9th. The exclusive use and enjoy
ment of all the rich mineral lands stretch
ing along the slope of the Pacific. 9Th
Free trade with all the nations Of the
earth, and future maratime growth and
power that has no parallel; and lastly 1
monopoly of the trade Of The Pacific
| Ocean.
8. "Resohel, That the President b,
respectfully requested, if he shall ap
aprOve these resolutions, TO cause then
TO be promulgated and transmitted TO th,
States of the North by such means as h'
shall deem most judicieus and that HI
shall accompany them, if he shall thinl
it advisable, with such an address or pro
clamation, ,explanatory,of the matters em'
bodied therein, as he shall judge most
suitable and proper"
The resolution passed, without de
bate, 10 the Committee on Foreign AZ
| fairs.
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Arbitrary Arrests in the Time of the
h Revolution.
[Tr0m ths Journal Of Congress, I'M !

lFrom tho Journal OF Congress, l7T7.l
WHEREAS, The States of Psnnsylys.
MIA and Delaware are threatened with an
immediate invasion from a powerful
army, who have already landed at the
head Of Chesapeake Bay And, iolereas,
the principles Of policy and self-preser-
vation require that all persons who may
reasonably be suspected Of aiding or abet-
ting the cause of the enemy, may be pre-
vented from pursuing measures inju-
rious to the general veal:
Resolved, That the executive Shthori-
ties OF the States of Pennsylvania and
Delaware be requtesed to cause all per-
sons within their respective States no.
toriously disaffected, forthwith to be ap.
pretended, dsarmed, and secured till
such time as their respective States think
they may be released without injury to
the common cause.
Rssolted, That il be recommended 10
the Supreme Executive Council Of the
State Of Pennsylvania to cause diligent
search to be made in the houses of the
inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia,
who have not manifested their attach
ment to the American cause, for fire.
arms, swords and bayonets; that the
owners of the arms so found be paid for
them at the approved value, and that
they be delivered TO such Of the militia
Of the State Of Pennsylvania who are at
present unarmed, and have been called
into the field.
On the above preamble and resolutions,
Mr.. Fisher, in his admirable work on
The Trial Of The Constellation, makes these
remarks;
A case occurred in Philadelphia In
l777. Some twenty gentlemen, Of high
respectability, were arrested by order Of
the Supreme Eoecutiye CouRcil Of this
State, at the instance OF Congress, ban
ished to town in Virginia, and there
detained. They we're not treated as cri-
minals, but with consideration and
kindness Those who chose to declare
their allegiance to the Government were
released, and all were permitted TO re-
turn to their homes when il was thought
they would be no longer dangerous.
These arrests were made with the
A'lOlOledgs and depreciation Of Washington. a
a0rit Of hd6eas corpus i0as isslSed al gss ia.
stance cfths prisoners, but !. lOas disyeoayoloc
By tho o9io~s IN charge Of Gsm, and soor
afterwards, Sept. 10, 1777, the LogislA.
ture passed bill indemnifying the Ex
scutiye Council, and suspended the wri
Of Aaheas corpus.