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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
How the Ohio Election was Car
HAD

We haye heard Of some townships
in this county where the Abolitionists
polled fifteen more ballots than there
were men in the township. This
accounts for part of the milk in the
cdcoa-nut. AS their villainy comes
to light, we shall learn how they
have fourteen hundred more votes
this fall than they had last.
The above is from the New Lisbon
(Ohio) Patriot, published in Columbi.
ana County. lite statement throws
some light upon the enormously in.
creased vote gwen by the Republic.
ans at the late election-an increase
which tue census and all previous
votes show to be fraudulent. AZ il
was in Oolumbiana County, so It was
all over the State. The Patriot Gays
further:
"We must confess we are acton
ished at the vote OF the county. Th'
Republicans oast for Brough 4, ,14l
and Vallandigham received 1856
making entire, in round numbers
$500. We are at the same tim'
supposed to have from 300 to 1000
men in the army. So that our vote
ifsll 10, would be 1900. Estimated
by the ordinary ratio Of votes to the
population: which is in proportion o.
six to one, We ought to have $4,000
souls. BY the census Of 1860 w
have but $4,000. The figures shov
both fraud and mistake somewhere.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29

time to have an anti-slavery God on
anti-slaVery Bible" We have heard
the Constitution of our country dcp
ounccd a. "a covenant with death and
hell" We have heard the bOassed
determination that the Union shall
never be restored until its provisions
for the protection OF slavery are utterly
abolished. And what is the result ol
oil this new philanthropy The
fearful jndgmentof God has descended
to chastise these multiplied acts oI
rebellion against His divine Govern.
mcni, and what the 6asl catastrophe
shall be is only known to Him who
Seo,h the end from the beginning.
After forty years spent in the min.
iStry, more than thirty OF which have
been passed in tho office Of a Bishop,
! can look back with humble thank
fulness to the Giver OF all good for
this, at least, that all my beat labors
have been directed to the preservation
Of tho Church from the inroAds Of
doctrinal innovation. At my ordin
alton promised $50 to minister the
DOCTRINE and BrcramentS and disci.
pline Of Ohrist, as the Lord hath
Commanded, and as This Church hath
recSired the sams"-and certain it is
that "ihis Church" hath not received
the modern doctrine Of ultra-Abcli
tionism at that time, as | trust she
never will receive ii, because i! is
contrary to the Sacred Scriptures.
also promised with all faithful dill.
gence to Danish and drive away from
the Church all erroneous and strange
doctrines contrary to Gods Word"
and made these promises 10 the true
sense which the venerable Bishop
White, my Ordained, attached to
them--l believed then, as he believed,
that our Southern brethren committed
no sin in having slaves, aud that they
werc men Of as much pity as any
ministers IN our Communion. / be-.
lieyed, as he believed, that the plain
precepts and practice Of the Apostles
sanctioned the institution, although,
as @ matter of erpsdisncy, the time
might come when the South would
prefer, as tho North had done, 10 en-
ploy free labor. Those promises |
have kept faithfully to this day-ssd
it, when | am drawing near to the end
OF my career, | am to be condemned
and vilified by you and your clergy,
because still maintain them to the
utmost Of my slender ability, be as
sured. my Right Revernod Brother,
that shall regret the fact much more
on your account than my own.
In conclusion, have only to say
that feel no resentment for The
grossly insulting style Of your mani
iesto. The stability aud unity Of the
Church of God are the only INTEREST,"
which ! desire to secure, and | an tot
old in experience to be much moveC
BY the occasinsl excess Of human
in6rnity. .sa e
JoHN Fl. HOPKINS,
Bishop ofthe Dioces OF Vermont.
BuRLIEGToN, VI, Oct. 5, 1868.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
stand from Uuder-Importnnt
DecisloE. f.4

The Concord IN. H.) Patriot re-
ports that Chief Justice Bell, of the
supreme Court Of New Hampsbire,
decides. in the case of John II. George
vs. the City Of Concord, that United
States "greenbacks" are not legal
tender. The plaintiff beld the city's
notes for $4,000, for which United
States notes were rendered and refns.
I'd, and a suit brought TO recover the
debt, which action has Tor the present
been decided as above. The case
goes to the full bench. e.H.
We believe that Chief Justice Boil
isa Republican. Judge Selden, 81
the New. York Court Of Appeals, now
the, Republican csudidatefor le-elec.
iiou, has given similar opin'on.-
The iull Court, however was the 9th
er wsy in opinion. al& a'ol
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
For The Macarthur Democrat.


Col. BRArToN, Sir: On the 9th
inst, | was captured by Capt WISH
ART, on the head Of Mud River, West
Va. My business in Va, was to
ascertain if possible where my broth.
or Samuel was, il alive, especially for
the relief of my mothers mind, she
believing him to be dead. ! was at
VIM. LOVES house, q farmer Three
men came to Loves a short time after
| got there, and Capt. Wisbart with
35 cavalrymen then came along on q
scout. He arrested the three men
and then he asked Love who was.
Love replied that | was a man WAC
lived in Ohio. Capt. Wishart thon
asked me how the ele ction was going
in Ohiol | replied, some thought q
good deal OF Vallandighan and some
thought more Of Brough. he then
said be thought Val. a fine man, anG
the best man our country could pro
duce and he would vote for him.
Then he insisted on knowing which
of the men would vote for. 1 re-
piled Ineyer denied my principles,
and if | should get home in time,
would vote for Mr.. Vallandigham.
The Capt. then said all men who
1 n 4 n
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State ofo6iO, Union County.

State of ohiO, Vinfon County,
1":Fs:s TssS.IIS Sssi'Al'pd rha) In cour. Of
Thomas Ep SOrth Dsfs. vsndL
DURsUANT TO the command OF an order Of
y sale IN the above eauss 10 me dlreetsd nom
Court o. Common Pleas, OF tbs Aforesaid Oou n
" OF vintoni will ofer at public sale, At the
door Of the Court House, inthe Town Oh Near
thur, in the Aforesaid County Of vintop, on
Saturday The STA day Of December 1898.
Between the hours item o'clock, AM, and
four O'clock, p. H., ofsAid day the following
real estate, to-wit; The south hSifof ths
northeast quarter fthe norIh-east andthA
southeast quarter Of the north ,saSI ouSTtsy AZ
Section number thirty.One, (3l y in 10 ownahSe
number nine, (s,) Of Range number sIehlsep.
as, in Vintsn County Ohio, cOntaialnF 1iTtT
acres more OF less. '-'s
Taken A. the properly ofThomas Epworth.
70 satisfy Judgment In fAvor Of the Trustee,
Of RiohlAnd Township. -
Appraised at three hundred and nfty dollsrs.
(t36O and must bring tWo-tAirdS Of thai ium,
TERMS OF SALE, cash in hand.
o ARCH MORRIS,
oot' 3Ssh 1885, bw. ,ahH. v. Co., o. 4
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
SnERlFF'S SALE.
Rats of OHIO, Kinton County.


Nohard Ashurst 4 Son Rifs. In Court Of
against u, Common Pleas
Z. A. Bratt0n, Of al. Dsf'u Order Of sale.
DURsuANT TO the command Of AZ order Of
L sale In tho above cause 70 me directed from
County Of Vinton,. win offer At pHblio sale ct
the door Of the Court House, In the Tswn Of
hsArshur, In Aforesaid County Of Vin'on, on
Ss'Hrday hs 6tG dsy Of Dsesmbsr, 1863
Between The h,ufs Of ton, O'Clock M, and four
o'clock 2. NJ, Of said day, ths following Real
estate to-wit: about seventy ceres Of land
commencing at thesouth- east eornsr Of the
sonth-east quarter Of the south east quarter
Of Section number ave, (5,)in Township udm-
Der nine, o. Of Range number OightsSn, IA, J
in Yinton county Ohio, thence vest TO the e-ssk
thence up tie bed Of the creek N 0olomSn
ROdferns line thence southeast along said
Redfsrns line TO the northeast corner Of the
southwest quarter o. the south west quarter
o. Section number four, a, In Township and
Sangs aforesaid. Thence south to the south
corner Of said last named forty acre tract themes
Wstt 10 the place Of beginning. Also the north
tSep ten feet OF OF south side Of said north hall
Also 10 ives half Of ln-lot number IN I
hundred and sixteen, (lle Jim the town Of No
Arthur Viston county Ohio. ..lt f-s
Taken as the property fE. A. Bratton, &
satisfy judgement Of Aforesaid Court, in fAYol
Of Richard Aahurst Son. aifis .tic.@
Appraised as follows, to-wit /: The frsT de-
sSribed realty at twelve hundred dollars, and
lot number ninety-ssven except ten feet of al
two hundred and fifty dollarS, SNSclst number onl
hundred and sixteen, At twenty dollars, ant
muAt bring two thirds Of that sum. '-t
TERMS OF SALE, cash in hand. .st.-a
A.Q. d Il. L. BROwN, ARCH. NORRIS,
Attys. for PIfft. shH. v. Co. o.
| Oct seth, ls6s.bu. . &. yg's ltr.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
mTIGE.

NOTICE ID hereby given that William
IN A.1Newtou executor Of the late will
aid Testament of Jshn Rankin late Of
vihton County deceaseds has filed his sc-
counts Tor in speetion and FINAL settlement,
and will be for hearing on The s0thday Of
October AID. 1868. JOSEPH KALER e-
0et. et.9-681-3w. r2 Probate Judge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
SHERITF'S SALE.
State Of Ohio, yipton cousir

StaE Of ONO, NtHton County,
Reynolds IIixOn Pitts. In Court Of
John e,Ii against Common Pleas
Milton Burley, Dehs.l ysndi MOL
DURsUANT 10 the command Of ai Of order
L sale in the above pause to me directed from
the Court Of Common lleas, Of the Aforesaid
county efYin,on, will offer atpublio sale Is
the door Of the Court House in the Town Of hos
Arthur, in aforesaid connty Of Yintsa, on
Saturday tie 6sh day of Dseswbsr 1853.
Between the hours OF ten O'Clock, A. snd
four O'Clock, PM, OF said day, the toilowiLg
real estate, to-wit: In lot number sighty-one
{si y in tho Town ofAcArshuH, Ninian ooun.
iy Ohio. - I. =, ~ 81. go. l..s..
Taken as the property Of John Gil hilton-
Burley, to satisfy sjudgmsl. in favor of RsY-
noids Hixon, .A.s-s,9
Appraised At. four hundrsd dollsrs, (etOo,)
and must briug two-thirds ofthat sum. dti N
TERMS OF SALE, cash in hand. n ha
rTTFTElINI1 EI ARCH. NORRIS. 80
Oct. a9th lScs4sw. Shh. v.Co.o.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29

MONEY WANTED. - Our friends
win please take notice that we will
call on them in a few days for set
tlement Of all back accounts. Hupe
you vii! all be prepared to pay up,
as we must pay as we go.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29

UC The mortality in Grants army
Is said to be three times greater than
in the army Of the Potomac. The
water and the weather, probably.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
aMTIGE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the IN.
In iefsigued hssbssa aals appointed I'D,
Iministra ior Of ths estate Of Darius Ferrel
lais Of viutsn County. Ohio, decessed. u
Oct y, lsssrsw.sr !sH JOSHUA "A WOOD
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
Arrest, Imprisonment and Robbery OF
EsQr. Milestone. ..

We have received the following
statement of WIN. WHErsToNE, a Jus.
tice of the Peace of Vinton Tp., in
our county, a man who is loyal to the
Government, and who was arrested
and detained, as we believe, for no
other reason, only to keep him away
antil after the election, as he was for
Val. Let our readers reflect on this
act, and see the thousands Of similar
cases, and then ask yourself the quesr
tion,..W Whether our liberty is in danger
or not. ..|......
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29

out before Col. Brown, after | had
repeatedly demanded trial, and he
told ME he'had no charges against
me and could go home. i ther
asked him why ho had imprisoned
Rle without charge. And he replied
there were men who camo ont oI
Ohio, and were traitors and spies
and that there was no loyal men in
the Democratic party in Ohio, except
those who voted with the Administra.
ton, and every Inan that did not
sustain the Administration was a tory
to his country, and when be met them
their destiny was sealed. lie, before
/ was released, told me that if | would
take an oath to support the Admin
istration snd vote for Brough he
woud release me. replied | would
see him and the Administration
damned and in hell before I would
take such an oath, or deny my pin.
eiples. ---.r... -
Whilst was in prison, our own
eOldiers searched and rebbed nae Of
Five Hundred Dollars. When ]
was rels ased | asked Col. Brown to
refund my money. He replied he
had no money for me; that they did
not refund any money that they took
from a Vallandigham man, and if you
Or any Vallandlghamers ever come
here we will shoot. 'e4n.5ac.r =.
Such, fellow citizens OF Vinton
county, are the facts connected with
my arrest, robbery and imprisonment
and euch are the acts Of those placed
IN power, and such we must bear
without any redress for these enor.
nous wrongs.
. YOnrs. &c.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
WM. MILESTONE.

1t seems from the above that Rob.
beiy, Arrest and Shooting is to be
the order Of the day. Ifso we would
like to ses Col. Brown commence il
in this county. Such outrages as the
above should cause every man who
voted to sustain these men in power
Ito stop and think what they are do.
limo: '
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
TO Nervous Sufferers of Both Sexes.

10 nervous sufferers OF BON sexes.
A REVEREND GENTLEMAN HAVING
been restored to health in few days, AFTER un-
dergoi ng all tho usual routine and irregular ex-
pensiva modes oftreathent without success, con
siders 1t his sacred duty 10 communicate 10 his
afflicted fellow creatures the means Of cure -
Hence, on the receipt Of an addressed envelope,
he will send (free a copy Of the prescription
used. Direct to d. JOHN N. DAesALL, 1856 Full
ton Street Brooklyn, New York.
March, May, July Sep, Nov, Jan. ,--lyr.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
The Confessions and Experiences Of
NerVOus Invalid. .. =

Published for the benefit and as caution I.
young mon, and Others, who suffer from Nervou.
Debility, Early Decay, and their kindred all
ments-supplying the means of self-cure. BY
one who has himself after being victim Of
misplaced couadOnOe in medical humbug and
quackery. By enclosing postpaid directed
envelope, single copies may be had Of the author
NATHANIEL MArIAIR, Esq, Bradford, Kings
county, New York.
Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.-v,. Tyr.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29
TISH WANG.a -.
The Great Chinese Remedy for Secret
Diseases

Diseases.
ONE BOX WILL Perform A CURE.
ingredients purely vegetable; pleasant to the
the vest pocket without fear Of deteciion. price
81 Box sent post paid to any address BY 81.
il. KROM Err. 4O9 Chestnut st, FhiI.
Circular sont free. Sept. l7-83-Siho
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-10-29

/" MAINE has produced a sauasl
which Weighs ninery-two pounds. .
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
correspondence Of the Philadelphia 1nquirer.l
IN CAMP, NEAR FALMOUTH, Va, |
February 3. 1868.

To-day opened with a severe northeast snow
storm, with piercing cold wind. The snow
storm soon subsidized, but the wind chopped
round to the Northwest, and blew perfect
gale, making the situation OF the men very
UNPLEASANT in their rude, temporary shelter
tents and cabins Wood is becoming scarce
for the men have cut down and burned all the
woods for miles around, and are now put to
considerable trouble for tuel, being compelled to
carry it or wagon it, in some instances one or
TWO miles. Ii the army remains herea month
longer there will scarcely be tree left between
the Rappahannock and the Potomac within an
area Of ten or twelve miles wide.
Horse feed is becoming scarce, from the diff
Guilty Of transporting it over the wretched
roads to the encampments Of the different bri
gades aud regiments. 4 quartermaster re-
marked to me Jew days ago that it would be
better to let the horses and mules go without
iced fer few days than TO work them half to
death in hauling it over the miserable roads.
Everything is exceedingly quiet just at pre-
sent, but II gid inspection OF the whole army
has been ordered, by brigades and divisions,
which will deyelope the true condition OF the
army, its strength and general efficiency. This
work is going on as ralidly as possible, and
the result will be reported to Gen. Hooker.
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MARRIED.
creatures.

In Washington on the Sd Of February, by
the Rev. Samuel D. Finckel, JACOB D. AP
PICH and MISS CHRISTINA MOHLER,
all Of Alexandria, Va.
In the District of Columbia, on the 5th inst,
BY the Rev. c. C. Biting EDW. H. CLARK
son, JR. to Miss LOUISA j. HOWARD.
both Of this city. Baltimore papers copy.J
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n. 7. LETTER.

Correspondence OF the Philadelphia Inquirer.l
New YORK, February 5, lS63.-There is
serious apprehension that the new question
which may be raised as to the temporary sus-
pension OF the blockade will add to our com
pcations with foreign powers. The French
Courier, Of to-day, in learned article on the
su|!ect-supposed to have been written by the
French Consul here NJ Monthoon-takes the
ground that the blockade, under the circum-
stances, was really raised, and that an interval
Of sixty days must elapse before this Govern
ment can reinforce it, as neutrals must be mott
ced, &c. &c.
The next news from Foster and the iron clads
Is looked tor with great anxiety. A transport
from Port Royal it is understood here, would
Ieave Port Royal for this port on Tuesday or
Wednesday, in which case we may receive Inn
portant Intelligence at any moment
LIBERTY HALL Last MI ht light the wealth
er was anything but pleasant, but notwith-
standing the storm, the amusement seekers
would turn out aud the II suit was, the Canter-
Dry Company had tip top house, and the
audience seemed to relish the performance
very much, if the applause which followed al
most every act may be taken as an index
MISS \ nnie Harrison is back again, having re-
covered from her severe indisposition, To-
"g1t 4reat ILL is 1feled.
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The claw of Blockade is now much d

The Claw Of Blockade is now much dis
cussed in the newspapers. The quotations
from recognized writer's on matters OF lnterna-
tional law, as furnished by the New York
Herald and the Tribur are full and explicit
on the subject and the conclusions reached by
the latter Misunderstanding the statement
made by the Confederate Military and Naval
Commanders at Charleston to be correct-are,
that the Federal government has nothing to &c
but TO accept the fact Of the interruption OF the
blockade; to consider it as a suspension, or
"total dcfeasance;; to notify the world at once
of its resumption, and, when it has been re-
established, to issue q proclamation similar TO
that of April 10, 1861.
The New York Times thinks there is. a
''hitch' in the Department of Cener21 Banks,
and that operations there will be delayed tor
some time.
\ man was recently elected fron 4 railroad
car in Canada because he had nothing but sll~
yer coin with which to pay his fare!
''HoGs BY THE MILE-The number Of hogs
received in Chicago up to Saturday night last
was l ,O56, 10, and of cattle 50, Git; but these
figures convey to none but dealer any idea
Of the immensely of the trade. Let US put
these hogs nose to tail, and stretch them out
in this manner, and then we may get an Idea
of the business Taking ,056, 10 hogs, and
averaging the length of a hog at SIX feet, rne
procession of grunters would be a trlfe over
200 miles in length averaging the cattle at
ten feet, and adding them to the hog process
sion, there would be just 1900 miles OF the
creatures
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DIED.

On Tuesday, Feb Sd, WILLIE, in his fourth
year, son of Ferdinand and Anna Knight.
Sweet bud of spring, beneath the wintry sky
Twas thine, as other how'rets fate. to die;
4 few short years have seen thee bloom and
fade.
And now dear Willie in the grave is laid
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LIBE r 7 Y III A L L.

SIM & HESS ...... Lessees and Propretors.
Third week and unparalleled triumph Of
GEO. PERCIV AIS
GREAT CANTERBURY COMPANY,
emphatically endorsed by the press and public
the BEST TROUPE OF ARTISTES which
has appeared in Alexandria for many years
With much pleasure the management an
nounce brief engagement with the peoples
tavOrite,
DICK PARKER!
DICK PARKER!
The renowned Negro Comedian and Champion
Banjoist.
Also, first appearance in this city Of
MISS GRACE DE KING,
MISS GRACE DE KING,
The beautiful and fascinating Danseuse
lille. FRANK HIs la T0L i
The graceful daughter Of Terpsichore
LITTLE ELLA, -
Encouragement of the bold and dashing Song
MISS CLARA HARRINGTON.
MISS NELLIE TAYLOR,
MATT. GEBBLER, 40 =" 0' "''''
The famous Comic Singer.
The beautiful trio,
MISS KATE HARRISON,
MISS TILLY FORBES,
MISS ANNIE HARRISON.
The great Court of Momus,
BILLY EMMERSON,
FRANK WYANT
HARRY TALBOT,
H. FENTON,
and full and efficient Orchestra, under the
leadership Of
PROF. CHAS. WEBER,
Mss- The mammoth company in NEW
BILL every night.
ADMIss1oS.-Parquette, Is cents; Orchestra
so cents. Doors open at 81; performances COM
mence at to s. teb TT
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Ue1f0rAphie 0ea1's.
FROM VICKSBURG.

CAIRO. Feb. 5.-The Federal forces at
v;cksburg are repairing the crevasses OF last
Ell 70 keen tho Water out of camp. The water
- the canal is six feet deep, but doing little
execution.
The Confederate force at Vicksburg is esti-
mated at sixty thousand, and it is believed that
This is all they can raise, A thousand negroes
u;u be sent from Memphis to work on the
canal 4 dispatch from Fort Donelson to-
night says the fight lasted from one TO eight
o'clock, whcn the Contederates retired IN dis
or1er southwark The Confederates kill,d
amounted to 200, and their wounded 500. The
Federal loss was two killed and forty one woun-
ded and missing
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& HESS......"Lessees and Proprietors.
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HORSES AND MARES WANTED.
WANTED to purchase, INN ediately. ONE
w HUNDRED HORSES and MARES--
Apply at the Livery and Sale Stable Of }. I.
PRICE. No. South Uaion street.
feb 2-lWR
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

nmODu, OcI ", 1000. y
DY virtue of authority vested in me by "An
ID Act" (of Congress) Ito authorize the estab-
lish ment of Expr ss Mails" approved May l,
1868. | have this day entered into agree
ment by which two mails week will be car
ried each way, between Meridian, in the Stats
Of Mississippi, and Shreveport, in the State Of
Louisiana.
Now, to meet the expense OF the carrying of
the said Express Mail, il is ordered that on all
letters and packages TO be carried on said
route, except the official CORES spondence and
blanks and postage stamps Of the Post-ofice
Department, the postage TO be prepaid in all
cases, shall be at the rate Of forty cents on
each single letter of half an ounce or less, and
forty cents for every additional half ounce or
fraction Of half ounce.
Letters and packages to be sent BY this route
May be mailed, and the postage paid, at any
post-ofiice in the Confederate States and those
sent from the east to the west of the Mssis-
sippi should be plainly marked viI either Meri-
dian or Brandon, Mississippi; and those sent
from the west to the east OF the Mississippi
should be plainly marked Uia either Shreve-
port or Alexandria. Louisiana, as they will be
forwarded from either Of said Offices, and from
none other without further notice.
JOHN III. REAGAN,
44-3w Postmaster neral.