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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03

DESTRUCTION OF An loB HoUsR-Yesterday
morning about O'Clock, q large ice house be-
longing TO Mr.. J. Pettibone, on the bank of the
Potoni &C, near Fourteenth street, WAS destroy.
ed by fire. The ice house contained many tons
OF ice, much of which was lost. A Govern.
ment stable, near by the ice house, caught fire,
but the dansge was slight. The firemen were
cutprcnptiy, but we learn that no apparatus
except that Of the Frseklin, could obtain a
water by carrying suction into the river at
Sycamore beach, the firemen standing in the
water and working as long as required.
COMMITTED TO THH OLD CAPIroL.-Geo. D.
Ashton and Robert Kendall. together with their
wives and one child, were sent to this city on
saturday, ha wing been captured BY the Poto-
mac notills, and were committed TO the Ola
Capitol prison by orders OF Capt. Todd Ash.
ton and Kendall are known to have been in the
rebel ser vice. Two eolored men-Abe Brooks
aad VIM. Hardmsn-wsre arrested At tia Same
time " bile guarding coDtrasand property, aud
tho same disposition was made OF them by
Capt Todd.
DRovHzp.-John Williams, a lad about II
yesrs OF age, was drowned yesterday while
bathing in tho Potomac. He could not swim,
His body was recovered. The funeral VIA
take place this afternoon from the residence o {
William Cammack, on Virginia avenue, be :
tween Sixth and Seventh streets south.
ArfoiHfKD.-Lisut.I Ira Berry, l4th New
hanpshire, has been appointed 70 the COM
ma1a OF central suardhouse, which has been
LeHt- Perry has been for some time connected
Win the xuardhouse IA an officer of tho guard.
and VIII no doubt prove q valuable o@oef ID
his ne " position. =
D1sERrIso AND RB- ExLIs7Iso.-On Sasur-
day, August Miller, desertsr from ~Sooss's
Soo," atteApted 70 re-enItss in Baksr.s Rastal-
ion. having deserted his regiment, and WA
Arrested while in the Set OF drawing his boun.
y. Ool. b. sent him 70 the centrol guardhouse.
DmsRrSRs.-OnS Saturday, Sc desersers from
various regiments In tho Army Of tbs Potomac
were sent to tho central suardheuse, aud aftex.
Wsrds transferred to the Forrest Hall prison.
Georgetown. They arc mostly from Massa.
cAase<h reSinents.
fn1IRLY HoT.-Yestsrday ths theemone-
Ter stcod At le4. Everybod sweltefed. sweat
and fslt hks "eusstng." To-day - "anotheR."
SHuoolI1o LIouoR.-RichardO Coleman was
axrested yesterday, charged with sm9&elins
E1tof. He was committed - ~ Cea&rA
0aasAAesse eJ order q Capt. fsdd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03

DmBRfSRs.-On Saturday, Sc deserters from
various regiments In thu Army Of the Potomac.
were sent to tho central snardhouse, aud aftey.
wards transferred TO ths Forrest Hall prison.
4eorEetovn. They arc mostly from Maasa.
cAase<s reSinents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03

WANTED-By respectable woman, SITUA-
w TON as frst.cla,s cook, one who under
star ds her business In all its branches The hes
Of city reference given, Address Box So. Star
Office. - us
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03

hEPUT OF ARMY ULOTH1NG AND EOUI-
u PAGE, WASHINGTON pIrY, D. C.
PUBLIC SALE OF UUNDEMNED GOVERN
MENT STORES
Will he sold at Auction. at the Warehouse on
18th strest near street, on MONDAY. August "a,
Camp and Garrison Equipage, un6s for service,
eonaisH G. in part of 5row.ers, Goats, Jackets,
teens. Mess Pans, KEITH ., shovels, Picks, Tents.
Trumpets, Busles, Drums, &c, &c. Lot of Obi
Iren. lot of old Rope, and several tons of Tent
cuttings. Terms cash, In GovernEsnt funds.
DANIEL G THOMAS,
IL &-td NJ. 8. K. u. 8. ARM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03

WANTED An Unfurnil he'd ROOM with board
w by married lady, in the vicinity of 9Th and
r. avenue. Reference given. Address G. ". g.,
70. &hS3tr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

BAND BENEFIr.--The exhibition for tn,
benefit Of the Barre Cornet Band held Al
Town Hall, Barre, on Wednesday evening
proved successful in every respect, and re.
fleets great credit upon all connected with IT,
In the selection Of the dramas refined taste
was exhibited, and they we're produced in
manner worthy more aspiring artistees.-
To speak of the grace with which this OF
that one, carried their parts, where all did 80
we'll, wolld seem invidious, but we believe
all present will agree with us in commencing
the artistic skill displayed by Miss Helen
Wood and the apparent case with which she
took the leading part Of the "MAsttr-piece :"
as also that of "Tilly" the little negro
girl, by Miss Alice Goodrich, in character.
The Costume party formed an unique and in
teresting feature Of the entertainments seven
teen different characters gOd-costumes being
represented -" Brother Jonathan Of course,
coming in for a full share Of the fun. The
exercises were enlivened by soul-stirring
music by the Band, and as a diversity, comic
songs we're sung-a Ia Ossian Dodge-by
Messrs. Benedict, Davis und Lincoln.
On the whole, the people of Barre have a
right to feel proud Of this display of the tai
ent and genius Of their young people, and
whenever they want to have a good time and
enjoy an evening happily they have but to
secure the services of Mr.. g. b. Putnam, as
manager, and be will arrange an entertain
ment for them that will be worthy their pat
ronage. We hope to hear that this exhibition
is to oe repeated, and we are confident that it
would call out another crowded house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. IA.


Wheeler's cavalry and battery attacked
three of our boats at Harpeth's Shoals yes,
terday. The boat Trio, with three hundred
sick and wounded, was fred into and the
men captured and paroled. The other boats
with commissary stores aboard. were burned
The gunboat Sidell engaged the rebels, but
surrendered.
Her guns were thrown overheard, and the
boat burned. 1t. Vandorn was taken pris.
oner 1t is raining and the river is rising
rapidly.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II.
The Press publishes dispatch from Nash
vile. dated yesterday, that the rebels had
captured steamers. besides the gunboat
Slidel on the Cumberland River, all of
which they ourned.
Gen. Longstreet with l3 rebel brigades
from Lees army at Fredericksburg had ar
rived at Chattanooga and was making prepar-
ations to attack Gen. Rosecrans, which, il
was stated he would do next week. The
Chattanooga Rebel of Thursday announces
that large fleet of Federal gunboats and
transports were coming up the river.
Three hundred deserters iIom a rebel regi-
ment arrived at Murfreesboro.
Gen. Longstreet will attack us, it is said,
next week, with his entire force, which is
thought to number $4,000 men. We shall
have stirring times here soon. Gen. Rossau
is fully prepared for the enemy.
special dispatch from Nashville, dated
the evening of the 10th, contains the follow
ing particulars of the affair on Cumberland
River. Brig, Gen, Forest, OF the rebel army
with 1000 men and ~ peices Of light ar.il-
lery, attacked our relief and storeships com
ing up the Cumberland and succeeded in
capturing ive steamboats, laden with valuable
eommissary stores, and the kunboat Slidell.
Several boats contained wounded coldiers,
who, in Jumping from them. we're shot in the
water.
the negro crews were stripped Of their
clothing, tied to trees cowhided and left to
starye on shore. The officers and soldiers
were stripped Of their clothing, placed on
shore and paroed.
Several bridges on the Louisville & Nash
willie Railroad have been destroyed by this
band of marauders. The wires between this
place and Murireesboro' have been cut by Sc
cossionists, who pretend to be quiet Union
farmers, and have no word from our army
to-day, but it is ready for the enemy.
An entire rebel regiment numbering about
800 deserted and came into our outposts, is
miles below Murfreesbofo Yesterday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

, PRoMoTIoNs.-Elsha l.. Barney, formerly
Captain Of Co X, (swanton) 9th Regiment,
and more recently Major, has been commits
stoned ut-Colunel Of the same. Col Bar
ney has proved himself brave and efficient
officer, and is very popular with his command
o. II. Sweet, from Burlington, who was in
the Light Guard in the First Regiment, and
lately has been Quartermaster's Clerk in the
regulars has been promoted to a Second
Lieutenancy in Co. A. 5th Regiment
Second Lieut. Jas. S. Peck, of Montpelier,
has been promoted to be First Lieutenant in
Co., !, 18th regiment.
First Lieutenant Davenport, Co. @, 5th
regiment has been promoted to the Captaincy
of Co. b, in the same regiment.
Sergeant M. T. Samson, Co. f. 5th Regi-
ment, has been promoted to be Second Lieut.
enant Of Co. @, same regiment.
Lieut.. A. II. Keith, 9th Regiment, has been
promoted from Second Lieu,enancy to a
First.
John A. Hicks, Jr., son Of Rev. Dr. Hicks
Of Burlington, has been promoted to be I'd
Lieut. of Co. b, Of the 10th Vt.
MEw MACHINE SHOP AT Sr. ALBANs.-
The Messenger says a considerable portion Of
the machinery in the new railroad machine
shop in st. Albans has been put up and is
now in running order. The engine--forty
horse power-is a magnificent one. 1t was
built iD Fitchburgg, Mass. 1t was put up
under the superintendence of Mr.. Lyman NJ.
Hubbell, formerly employed in the St. Albans
foundry, whe appears to be most thoroughly
conyersant with his business. The superin-
tendent of the shop. Mr.. Edwin f. Perkins,
is in the best meaning of the word, master
mechanic, and just the man for so response
bic position. He has served the Railroad
Company at Northfeld, in the same capacity
for some time past. The shop will be in full
running order at an early day.
DEATHS AT New ORLEANs.-The cores
pondent Of the Boston Traveller reports the
following deaths Of Nermonters at New Or
leans
Dec. lst-Charles A. Pack ard, company,
b. 7th VT, typhoid fever.
Dec. 4th-C. II. Fairbanks, Company II,
7th VI, scorbitus.
Dec. 4th-Oscar Began, company II, 9TH
VT. typhoid fever.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
FROM NE W ORLEANS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.
Steamship Illinois, with New Orleans ad-
vices to the sth, arrived here this afternoon.
The affair at Galveston on the LIST had
caused general feeling of gloom among the
army and navy officers.
Admiral Farragut had sent the Brooklyn,
Scioto and half dozen Of his best ships to
capture the Harriet Lane, and if possible to
destroy the rebel gunboats in Bayou Buffalo.
OF this expedition nothing had been heard in
New Orleans up to Jan. 8.
Gen. Banks had been in command month,
but nothing of his plans had transpired 1t
was known, however, that he was not idle
Most Of his troops had gone to Baton Rouge.
With our troops at Galveston the rebels
captured $4,000 rounds Of rifed cartridges,
800 muskets, 500 pickaxes and an equal num-
Der OF shovels. Payne, the rebel pilot cap
tured by the Cambria, exulted over the ac-
QUESTION. averring that his party were sorely
in want of ammunition.
One heroic act during the assault deserves
special mention--the removal of the ammuni-
ton, comprising powder, shell, shot and car
tridges, from the building on the wharf to the
fartherest point practicable, the outer barri-
cade, in the midst Of perfect feu de enjor.
The men who perfected it deserve honorable
mention. 1t must have been done under the
direction of Ordnance Sergeant d. L. Went
worth.
Lieut.. Albert e. Proctor, Orderly Ser
geant John +. Nichols, Color Sergeant Jas.
l.. Vialle, Sergeant Chas. A. Atwell, and
private Rufus C. Green, escaped the fate of
their less fortunate companions, being detailed
on guard duty on board the storeship Quin-
nebaug, which is still at New Orleans. The
twin brother of Lieut. Proctor was captured
with the rest.
"At two o'clock on the morning Of the LIST,
four rebel gunboats, lined and fortified with
cotton, emerged from Buffalo bay into GAL
weston bay, and moved directly to attack our
vessels. The Harriet Lane was aground,
but succeeded in getting several well-directed
shots into one of the steamers, sinking her
in very few minutes. The sharp-shooters
succeeded in killing the gunners and Capt.
Wainwright.
When the latter fell, the Texans boarded
the Harriet Lane and captured her, meeting
heroic defence from her officers and men,
Lieut. Lee and nearly all her crew we're kill
ed. The rebels next attacked the Westfeld,
also aground. After Intellectually attempting
to get her afoat, a consultation of officers
agreed to blow her up. Most of her officers
and crew escaped, but Capt. Renshaw, Lieut..
Seymour, Engineer Greene, two qusrtermas-
ters, four marines and boats crew Of fve
were blown up with tho vessel.
The gunboat Owasco had two men killed
and wounded. The remainer of the fleet es-
capped. The rebels turned the prows Of all
vessels shoreward, where they were anchored
at last advices.
The steamer Cumbris, with two companies
of cavalry, the horses of the End VT, battery
and large number of women and children
bound for Galveston, had narrow escape
from capture on the 4th, but escaped and re-
turned, meeting the sloop of war Brooklyn
en- route for Galveston"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
FROM ARKANSAS.

CAIRO, Jan. 16.
The ram Switzerland arrived this evening
from the squadron. She brings news Of the
taking Of Arkansas Post, on tho Arkansas
river, one hundred miles from its mouth, by
army and navy forces under McClernand
and Porter. The surrender occurred on Sun
day, with all the guns, ammunition and stores.
Full particulars not received. Our loss re-
ported at 200, while that Of the rebels was
$50 in killed and wounded, and 5000 to 1000
in prisoners. These results may be modified
by fuller and more authentic accounts.
CAIRo, Jan. IL.
The Rainstorm left Arkansas Post on
Wednesday. and arrived to-day. She con-
firms the capture Of that place. The attack
was made on Friday. The land forces de-
barked two miles below and marched to the
rear Of the rebel Notifications and took them
Two miles below the main fort the rebels
had erected earth works, which were shelled
by our gunboats. The rebels replied to the
fire doing some damage to our gunboats.--
Three balls entered the port holes Of the
Lexington killing four men. The main fort
which is represented as very strong, surren-
dered on Monday.
The officers Of the Rainstorm say that six
rebel regiments were captured in the earth
works.
At daylight on Monday, two Texan regi-
ments, who came to reinforce the place. being
ignorant that it had surrendered. were also
captured. Nearly all the ammunition taken
by the rebels from the steamer Bloc Wing
some days since was recaptured. Our loss is
not so heavy as when first reported.
The following has been received at head
quarters of the army:
MEMPHIS, Jan. IA.
To Gen. Hdllect, General-in- Chief.
The following dispatch is just received
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF MIssIssIAPI.
Maj. Gen. U. s. Grant, Commanding the
Department of Tennessee:
have the honor to report that the forces
under my command attacked the Post Of Ar
kansas to-day, having stormed the enemy's
works. We took large number of prison.
ers, variously estimated at from 1000 to TO-
900 together with all his stores and muni-
tions of war.
Rear Admiral David d. Porter commanding
the Mississippi squadron effectively and brill
liansly co-operated in accomplishing this sue
cess.
(sgned) JOHN A. McCLERSAND.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
OUR FLAG

Written Poq ne preseH'afton ot TIE state Coiors 10
tto Strth Vermont Reg,meHf, Jan. ID. 1868
Glorious aagi Emblem of the free
b'ighi guide to death or victory;
Our hearts uow burn With more than Spartan zeal
20 lise and tight, or ''die upon the shield"
And, by high Heaven, will never tire
Till his Aoats free on every spire,
On every mound, through every vale and hill,
by every sireAmlet. lake and gushing rill.
lil oi.e tue feeling fills this land
Prom north TO south, from strand to strand
10 the wind we'll unfud this stan ard
Iil fiiled is each traitors art,
And be the only stain upon il
Inc blood ~ patriots heart
Wei have no vile surrender,
When covnrdioe controls.
For Old Plymouth's Aiuty frmness
l. che base of Northern souls
IL will float among the foremost
OF the close, cmbattling lines,
Where the sons Of the Green Mountain State stand
dauntlcss.
And unswer,ing as her pines.
And where IL CLEANS and bightens,
Through the smoke OF the painting guns
Wen remember her absent daughters
Are as loyal a. her sons.
ssif may the joyful tdings
h--echo irom shore 70 shore,
o'et prairie and wide savanna.
That carnage shall be no more;
Aud where the Potomac murmurs,
Will the juhilant shouts rcsouud.
Where Mount Ncfnon's shades guarded
As the Nations holy ground.
To the winds, then, well unloose this standard,
And let tnear be furled
TIL out strong enduring Union
la proclaimed 70 all the world
Till rcbellion's black dishonor
That our cOuutrys glory mars,
Fades out IN the rcsplcndence
Of our proud Gags "strpss and stars j"
Then, from the long loud rambling peal,
Ofiho stirring martial clangors,
And the fash 4 the Furnished steel,
We N turn with pride and Joy untold
To the loyal sous and daughters
Of the cherished homes Of old,
Whcf'er your lot. mountain slope,
Amid the fruitful vale
Or In the crowded mart OF life 20 cope
With fortunes hckle gale
May honor, thrh and health await
The patriot, guide and friend.
And age IN peaceful twilight late
LIES noble abors end.
CAPT. o. Al r.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
37th Congress---Second Session.
NAIH

"AsniNuIoN' wednesday, Jan H.
SENATE.
Accumulation was received from the Secretary ol
the Interior asking for appropriation Of $50 900 for
the Utah Iudans also for the appointment Of addition.
al Indian Agents Referred
Hon. Thomas Il. Hicks, being qualified took his sea,
as senator from Maryland
The House bill granting aid to Missouri In emancipa.
ting slaves reported back from the judiciary
tee with an amendment
Mr. Wilson reported back the bill to consolidate r,gi.
mcnt also the bill appointing three auditors aud soli-
citors in the Quartormasors Department. and an ia
office.
bill was reported for the better organization Of the
subsistence department
A resolution adopted instruoting the committee
on the conduct OF the war 70 inquire whether the
poymen Of means for Evaporation under the control
of the War Department has been used convey dsloya
persona with their effects 10 the rebel lines by whose
authority Il was done also whether persons OF Afrcan
decent have also been sent with such personsons &C.
The resolution 90 annual the treaties, forfeit lands and
anuucs to the Sious Indians postponed 10 the 2lst
The bill re organizing the court Of claims taken
up.
Mr. Stevens reported joint resolution 10 provide TN
mediate payment for the army aud navy IL authorizes
the Secretary of the Treasury issue hhy millions in
notes " such form As fc may deem erpcdient, not
bearing interest, payable demand In denominations
less than dollar receivable for all debts except
duties imports This issue 10 be deducted from the
amount 10 any bill now pending hereafter passed by
Congress.
An amendment adopted making the amount one
hundred millions The resolution passad
resolution passed that Simeon SteVens appear
before the bar " the House 10 fot contempt in
rcfusug 60 answer question before the Select commit
tee on government contracts
The BIN for the construction NJ military route be.
tween Washington and New York referred 90 the
committee on that subject.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

DEPUTY SHERIFFs.-Sherif Jackman of
Barre, has made the following appointments
of Deputies for Washington County for the
ensuing year;
Montpelier.-A. l.. Paige, Anson Davis,
N. G. Bacon.
Waterbury.-J S. Graves, M. c. Stewart.
Northfeld.-C h. Briggs, A. B. Houston.
Rorbury.-E N. spaulding.
Watisfeld.-H. S. Campbell
Plaiefeld.-N. G. Page.
Caboi.-Chas. Jones, John H. Damon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

relieves the Navy Of 1900 miles Of blockade, at an ey
penseot $1,000 per day not only relieves the national
treasury oi his large daily expenditure but what is BY
no means Of less Importance, gives these numerous
stls liberty for service elsewhere.
Thus your committee briefly have alluded 20 some Of
the more important points suggested by the consideration
Of this resolution snd they ecl themselves mpelled BY
these motives Of economy by the practical force Of these
sugsesons Of phan,hrophy and considerations Of com
merca advantage and national power and by patriotic
desire to strike the rebellion telling blow, and to give
assurances 70 all traitors that while they may away
their rights of citizenship and protection, of
the national domain may be taken out from under the
protection NJ the old hlg and the occupancy Of m oy
defenders, TO recommend the passage Of the joint resou
An Of which isrespectfully submitted.
JAMES BuFF1SToN.
For majority Of the Committee.
Mr.. Yeaman, Of KY, submitted minority
report, insisting upon proceeding in the or
dinary mode Of raising troops, and objecting
70 what he calls political emigration, or emf
grafton stimulated by the Government. The
minority report is in good temper, albeit from
pro-slavery Democrat.
The late Richard Ella, Of the Treasury De-
partment, was born at Lebanon, N. H., Feb.
%, 1900, and entered public service as
clerk in 1882. He had therefore been in
service more than thirty years. Many Of the
readers Of the journal will doubtless remem-
Der him and his family, inasmuch as Lebanon
has contributed literally to tho population Of
Washington County, and Of Montpelier es-
pccially. have myself a strong attachment
to Lebanon, from family connections and rem
iniscences Of my youthful days, when used
to visit that town, as well as from more re-
cent associations connected with the North
ern aud Central Railroads, which have con-
tribnted very largely to the prosperity Of Leb-
anon-more go than to most towns on the
railroad line
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

Sr. LOUIS, Jan. l6.
dispa'ch from Gen. Brown to Gen. Cur
it's, dated Springfield, Jan. s, says the battle
at that place, lasted thirteen hours. 1he en-
emy numbered 5000 picked mounted infan-
try with two rifle guns.
The enemy opened fire on the town without
giving notice to remove the sick or the wo-
men and children. Our forces consisting of
Missouri State militia, Iowa troops, GONZALES
cent and strsgglers numbered 26O0, with two
old iron howitzers, one iron 6-pounder mont
ed on wagon wheels. and two brass 6-pound-
ers. The enemy were badly whipped. Gen.
Brown was treacherously shot by a secesh
resident while leading a charge.
The expedition was fitted out for Arkansas
river and marched at least fifty miles in twen-
ty-four hours, skirmishing with our scouting
parties most of the way.
A dispatch from Gen. Warren. dated
Houston, Texas county, the llth, says the
enemy are in full retreat toward Arkansas.
Marmaduke's rebel force in the Hartsvills
fight was between 1000 to 5000 strong. their
loss was about 400 killed, wounded and pris-
oners.
The famous guerrilla McGould was among
the killed, and the notorious guerrilla Porter
was badly wounded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23
FoRrREss MONROE, Jan. I6.

The steamboat Thomas A. Morgan. from
Yorktown, brought down two rebel cavalry
men who had recently deserted from Gen.
Wise They report that Wise is now sta
toned with his command at the White House
and threatens to hang any of the federal
officers who were in the expedition that re-
Gently made the successful raid upon the
White House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

ueo' Chapman, secesh Virginian, was to-
uay hned $3.50 for striking servant girl
az the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-23

MONTPELIER, Jan. ii.
10 the Editor of Wahon's Journal;
In answer to the inquiries Of Mr.. Walton,
in your paper Of to-day. please publish the
enclosed letter received by me on the 18Th
inst. X. RICHARDSON.