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LOCAL NEWS.

THE TERMS OF THE CoURTs.-The commit
tee appointed by the Supreme Court to report
upon rules for the government of the proceed
ings in the courts have made a report which
has been submitted to the clerk for codification.
Among other things the rules provide for hold
ing the courts as follows: -rs
Supreme Court-Third Mondays in January
and October and first Monday in MAY.
Circuit Court.-First Tuesdays in February
ana November and third Monday in May.
District Court-First Mondays in June and
December.
Criminal Court-First Mondays in March
and December and third Monday in June.
Special terms OF the courts are to be held on
the first Tuesdays of January. February,
March, April. June, July. October, November
and December and third Monday in May BY
this arrangement there will be but one idle
month, (August.l
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JOHNSTON STILL RETREATING

MkMPHIs, July 25-Chalmers forces who
have held the country south of Memphis, are
reported 10 be moving towards Grenada and
Oklahoma.
A scout from Oklahoma yesterday reports
Johnston fallen back to Chunkey river.
Bragg's army is mostly at Chattanooga and
Atlanta. None has gone to Johnston. Atlanta
was being strongly fortified.
The report that Pillow is in West Tennessee
is untrue. Small bands of guerrillas are en-
forcing the CONSUMPTION, stealing horses, &C.,
but these are all the forces left to annoy the
inhabitants.
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LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
GREAT NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
WEST!
The State Of Mississippi Asks for
Peace and Restoration to
the Union!

CAIRO, July 27.-Major Gen. Logan and Col
Rawlings, Of Grants staff, arrived here to-
TO Jackson and reports to Grant that the lead
ing citizens of Jackson and the surrounding
country have implored him to take some action
by which Mississippi may be restored to the
Union. Both the army and people of that Sec
ton are completely dispirited and ready for
peace.
General Logan was received here with many
marks Of respect.
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BRITISH NEUTRAL STEAMERS ARRIVE AT
HAVANA WITH COTTON FROM MOBILE.

NEW YORK, July 27.-By the Roanoke we
have city of Mexico dates to the 10th inst. 1t
appears that council Of Notabilitles declared
that the Mexican nation through them select
an Empire as their form OF Government, and
proclaim Maximillian, of Austria, Emperor.
Should he decline the throne, they implore the
French Emperor to select a person in whom
he has full confidence to occupy the throne.
His proclamation Was Immediately made
public, and q courier posted TO Vera Cruz,
where 1t was sent by a French steamer to Ha-
yana- The British Consul at Havana had
furnished the Diario with news, via New
Orleans, that Lee had whipped Meade en- the
18th. af
A large fire had occurred at St. Domingo
early in the month, destroying half million
dollars worth Of property
q The neutral English steamers Fanny, Alice,
and Alabama, with cotton from Mobile, had
arrived At Havana, and the Spanish steamer
isabel, from st. Marks, also arrived with
cotton. er1ts ta@ I'D
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AWARD or CONTRACT

The Navy Department has awarded the con-
tract for building the Is knot sloop- Of war,
proposals for which were published some time
since, to Cramp &c Son. They are to build
her with the understanding that she is to be
completed in twelve months
The machinery is to be made by Merrick Il
Son, Of Philadelphia, who are favorably known
to the Department. having executed for it a
large amount OF work of this character.
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DESTRUCTION OF LARGE SIDE-wHEEL
STEAMER ORr MORRIS IsIAEn

GlGdm6n OkE MOhKlS ISLAND.
The following was received by the Secretary
Of the Navy this morning:
3 FLAG AaEE'DlssAeRE of Norris Island,
July 81, Is63-Hon. Gideon ReUes, Secretary of
the Nary-Sir: have to inform the Depart
ment that on the night of the 10Th instant. a
large side-wheel steamer, in trying to run into
Charleston, was chased by the Canaudairua
and other outside biockaders, and finally he sd-
ed off and driven upon the shoals by Com
mander George W. Rodgers, of the Katskill,
then anchored abreast OF Fort Wagner, on
picket duty.
The steamer was fired by her crew, and is
now total wreck.
The chances of success to such enterprises
are materially lessened by our occupation of
the main ship channel.
J. DAHLeREN, Rear Admiral
Commanding S. A. b. Squadron.
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THE DRAFT In PHILADELPHIA.
THE DRAFTHB VERY SPIRITED AND IN
GOOD HUMOR

PHILADELPHIA, July g.-Drafting in the
lower wards OF the City in the first district
commenced to-day. .sr5s 4-a.5
Among those drafted were three telegraph
operators :-Robert J. Black. formerly Of New
YORK. Jacob r. Woodran. and Barnard Mo
Soriey. R
! when the drafs was concluded the spectators
form,nr large concourss and led by Mr.. Par
vim. the blind man who drew henamss. Joined
~ : nd sang the Star Spangled Banner, and
other National airs. &7H1
Tho crowd departed with cheers for the
Union and the nag.
The draft has every where been received with
favor In this city, even among tho victims.
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AFTER DRAFTED MEN.

Twelve men of 9th Md, Lieut.. Danuth; 40
OF sth Md, Major Vachtz; 10 of l43i and 15oth
Pa, Lieut.. G. Il. Stout; So from list army corps,
Major Gould; and from SD Massachusetts
have left the city to escort ON the drafted men,
the first Of whom are expected here in few
days The conscripts, by being placed in old
regiments, are fit for active service at once.
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SEIZURE BY THE COLLECTOR OF
THE PORT OF BOSTON.

Boston, July 27.-The yacht Gleason, be-
longing to J. Wright, ir., of South Boston, has
been seized by the Collector. on the ground that
the owner, in obtaining register, represented
that he was an American citizen, when he has
recently obtained exemption from the draft by
a certificate that he is an alien.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

FERsONAL-Brig. Gen. S. A. Meredith has
relieved Col. VIM. II. Ludlow, as commits
sioner for exchange of prisoners at Fortress
Monroe. Gen. M. was wounded in the second
Bull Run fight. He was a member of the
Military Commission for the decision Of ap-
peals, and has also served on several court
martials-ameng them that in the case of Col
Belger.
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Latest Observation-Disclosures MOE.
EY MARKET.-Furn1shed by Lewis johnson q

TROUPE ST. DENNIs-W The
ATER.-A change of programme is made every
night at this fashionable and cool resort The
audiences are large and brilliant, and every
one is apparently delighted.
On Wednesday afternoon there will be day
entertainment for ladies, at three O'clock. Ma
rietta Ravel, the enrapturing prima Ballarina,
niece to Gabriel and Fran co.'s Ravel is engaged,
and will appear in few DAYS. The great
pantomime of the Golden Egg" is being pre-
pared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

Fesser, On Regia wharf. Sixteen bulldogs had
been consumed when the Roanoke left, and the
prospect Of subduing the flames was not very
good. It is estimated that the warehouses al
ready destroyed involved loss Of four mill
lions of dollars worth of sugar.
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. AsHINGTON, JULY 1sr. 1863.

The undersig ned respectfully az noHnces that by
mutual aud satisfactory agreement he has dis
solve the partnership existing heretofore und or
the firm OF Grsmbusch Il 90 having sold his in
terest to bis former partner, Mr.. p. A. Weimer,
and to ferdinand stosch. He will be glad If the
public will confer upon the new firm the same
generous patronage which the old one has enjoy ed
TO go great an extent. A. GRAMBUSCU,
With reference to the above. we respectfully in
form our friends that We shall continue the above
mentioned business under the firm Of Y. A. W9ll-
mer d Go promising to supply them with the
best W EIeS BEER ever manufactured on this con.
tir ent. r.. A. WtRLLMER 4 CO.
~ N-3t' 169 9TH st., between and sts
DROPOsALs WILL BIB RECEIVED UNTIL IL
1 O'Clock m ;. of August 3, for the construction
OF the Lattice Grders required for the roof Of the
Bidders must state price per pound delivered at
the building. and must name the sh ortest time in
which they will agree to complete the work. They
viii also be required to furnish foreman to attend
to putting the work in place. without extra char
The pl ans and Epeciacations may be seen at the
Treasury Eepar TRENT, Once of CONSTRUCTION.
Al bids must be accompanied by the written
guarantee of two responsible persons, that the
bidder is . manufacturer and IL able fe perform
the work, and that he will execute the contract if
awarded TO him.
No proposal win be considered that does not con
form to the requirements OF this ad ver tisem emit
and the plans and specifications. The Departs
reserves the right to reject any or all the bids
it be considered for its interest to do so.
All bids must be enclosed in q sealed envelo pc
and endorsed" Proposals for Lattice Orders"
ISAIAH ROGERS,
~ Neo4t super viBing Architect.
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NOT IN SESSION

The court-martiai in the case OF Sam: W hite,
detective officer under Lieut.. Col. Fish, of the
Middle Department, charged with conduct
prejudicial to good order and military discp-
line, was not in session to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

ORPHANS CoURT-Jndge PurceU.-Ou Sat
urday, the will of Thomas Lumpkin was ad :
and letters testamentary issued to Robt G.
Lumpkin, the executor appointed. The will
of the late VIM. Thomas Carroll, Clerk of the
Supreme Court. was fully proved, and letters
testamentary were granted the widow, Sally
Carroll, the sold heir under the will. The
wills of Thomas Milstead and Mary G.
Dundas were proved and admitted to probate.
The will of Elizabeth Howard was filed for
probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO,
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON BUSY THERE
hExICo DECLARED AN EMPIRE

NEW YORK, July 2S.-The Roanoke, from
Havana on the 22d inst, has just arrived.
An arrival from Vera Cruz on the 18th inst
a. Havana, states that Mexico was declared an
empire on the 10th inst
maxamillian, of Austria, will be proclaimed
emperor, if he will accept; II not, Napoleon is
to select one
A salute was fired at Vera Graz in honor of
the event.
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ORDER ED

Acting Second Assistant Engineer Arthur
Clements has been ordered to New Orleans for
duty on the sioop-of-war Seminole. Mr.
Clements has been lately attached to the Poto-
mac Flotlla, on the gunboat Yankee, and
leaves host of friends here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

~ The venerable Hon. John J. Crittenden
died at Frankfort, early yesterday morning.
He died from general debility and old age,
without pain or struggle, and In full possession
of his faculties. His age was seventy.seven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27
GOVERNMENT HORSES sEIzED

A horse, belonging to the Government, was
found at the stable of Mr.. Cooley, corner Tenth
and q streets. this morning, and seized by
order of Provost Marshal. Three others,
equipped, were seized on Saturday on the
Island, and turned over to Provost Marshal
BY Capt Johnston's detective force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27
REBEL REPORTS FROM CHARLES.
TON

MEMPHIS. July 21.-Charleston dates, through
Rebel sources, of the 18th state that Fort Wag-
ner still holds out that the Yankees had been
surprised on Folly Island, and had to retreat
to Morris Island, and that the iron .clads and
other crafts continued to lombard Fort Wag-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

VALLANDIGHAM.-At Geographic dispatch in
the Cincinnati Commercial of Thursday last,
dated Toledo, July 81, says: cit is reported
here that VaIlandigham passed through here
last night on his way to Dayton !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

FOURTH WARD STATION CAsRs.-Robert
Cole, assault and battery; dismissed; also, for
disorderly conduct; SAL. Michael McGinnis,
larceny; dismissed. Chas. Kelly, disorderly;
SIS. james Douglass, do; Sis. John Tur-
ner, drunk; S1.5S. Jos. Wilkman, do; S1.5S.
Jas. Wolfenden, VIM. Mackey, Jos. Miles, dis
orderly; for trial. Roger Sullivan, do; St.5s.
Edward Herbert, drunk; military. Edmund
Canning, larceny of coat.
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wnen they were again fred into. The woods
were again secured, and the troops once more
entered the cars, and proceeded on their way
without further interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

WASHINGTON THBATER.-Those who would
enjoy the peculiar life, dash, piquancy and
sprightliness Of French acting should witness
the performances of the admirable ST Denis
Company, ut the Washington Theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

EDITOR OF THE STAR:-In reply TO thein-
quiry in your last number, allow me to say,
that the County Collector is always to be found
at his post on duty, on Tuesdays and Satur-
days, in the office of the County Surveyor, City
Hall, and on other days in the county cabin
ON the aX.payers. NC,
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RETURNING HOME

The 172d Pennsylvania regiment, (nine months
men, numbering 700, and the sth Massachu-
sets, 1.-TWO years men, numbering AS, leave
the city to-day for their homes, their terms of
service having expired.
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TRAIN OF TWO THOUSAND CONTRA.
BANDS FALL INTO THE HANDS
OF THE ENEMY In NORTH


NEwDERN, July ga train OF 1900 contra
bands, picked up by onr cavalry in the recent
raid, took the wrong road, and tell into the
hands Of the enemy. with Lieuts. Mosher and
Hubbard and Is privates Of the 1ath New York
cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

BACK AGAIN.-Several slaves, who about a
month ago skedaddled from their masters in
Montgomery county have returned to their
homes voluntarily within the last week.
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BATTLE NEAR ANISsvILLn

Heavy firing was heard for some hours, on
Friday, above Amissyiile, (between that place
and Chester Gap indicating some sharp fight
ing threabout between fitzpatrick's cavalry
and the advance Of Lees army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

NATIONAL LoAN.-Subscriptions to the $50
lean, at the office of Jay Cooke & Co., amounted,
for the week ending Saturday, 25th instant, TO
S1,g39.i0O.
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REPORTED CApTURE

1t is reported on the street that some forty of
Moseby's gang ofguerrillas were captured last
night, but we have no confirmation of the fact
up to this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

ACTING MAYoR.-John II. Semmes, ESQ,
President of the Board of Aldermen, has been
for some days acting as Mayor in the absence
north of Mayor WaIlach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

SECOND WARD STATION CAsEs.-WiIliam
Scott, grand larceny; dismissed. VIM. Lead
ers, drunk; Si5S. john Dean, disorderiy; Mi
chael Roach, do; military. Rob't Mild, as
sault and battery; dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

GUERILLAS, BIT WEHN WARREN TON AND
ALExANDRIA-' NOBODY HURT"
rmationshss reached hero that . train Of
ears. containing some 800 U. s. troops. while on
in way from WarTeatou to Alexandra yester.
day. vas fred into BY rebel gueriilas, when
vtthin two miles Of Manassas. Although the
ears were perforated by number Of balls, no
one was injured.
After tho volIey the train was stopped, and
the troops forming Themselves along the road.
discharged their pisces into tho wooda,, and
then secured the woods In quest Of the assaii-
ants. They failed 70 discover the enemy, how
ever, and returned to the cars; which vera
again put in motion-proceeding slowly for
fear Of obstacles. a3eA@
They had proceeded bat short distance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

OUR WOUNDED AT CHESTER GAP.
We learn that only some sixty Of our men
were wounded in the late engagement at Ches-
ter Gan
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TERRIFIC CONFEDERATION AT HA.
VANA. ~ O. izHH

NEW York. July s7.-The steamer Roanoke
reports that when leaving the harbor OF Ha-
vana on the ed INST. an immense confiasrason
was raging among the warehouses Of Messrs.
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GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FoT-ND

UUN TRNMENT FRUPERFf FUND.
A lot Of Government property was seized at
the tin shops on East Capitol street, between
Second and Third, by Capt. Johnson's forces
on Saturday last, and also q lot in GEORGETOWN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27
NAVAL APPOINTMENT

Thomas Reese, Ordnance officer at the Navy
Yard, Washington, has been appointed Acting
Gunner and ordered to U. s. Fort Jackson, N.
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REBEL LOSS 500 IN KILLED AND WOUNDED.

THE REBELS DRIVEN FROM THEIR STRONG
POSITION BY A BAY0NET CHARGE.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATE FROM MEXICO.
MAMMALIAN SELECTED AS EMPEROR

THE MEXICANS DESIRE AN EMPIRE AS
THEIR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
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The Fighting at Manassas Gap.
INTERESTING PARTICULARS.

SPLENDID CONDUCT OF THE UNION TROOPS
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IL LIZ n B Rtt
The subscriber - nov receiving another largo
CARGO OF sssarted Lumber, Laths &C., which viii
Re sold chesp for cash. ct his Wood, Coal And
Lumber Yard. corner Canal sne ~ sta.
" 81. G. i. eH1RIFR.
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Az NV b o o Z 8

RE WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN II shall s.u a
i ". L. Wan & Cob Bssaar, on THJKsDAI,
Ssfh july at 10 ocloek. one Sorre HORSE to satisfy
liver hill, o. A. MURPHY agent
fy qc.fts 3t Rational Hotel Stables.
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ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

Movements of the Armies-The Gaps of thu
Blue Ridge in our Possession-Lee Nov.
ing Towards Stanton r ecapture of
cattle and Sheep-Lee's Rear Guard
w hIpped at Front Royal Capture of
Rebel GuerrillaS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-27

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, With or
Il without Board Also, few table Bosrders
taken, ct No. 315 G IT., bet. 18th and 18th.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-08
Filling I'D the Ranks.

The people Of ,hs South have lAiu pscul ariIies
Ia prosperity lavish 10 prodgsty-n peace never look
Ing 10 war; but when economy becomes the necessity
Of honesty ever found without murmur 70 reeheh pen
es or when danger direct AMI immediate, ~lng
70 seekt brave is consequences. Like Sardauapalus
ady 10 rush 'frOm the banquet the battle though
'tEere a bed OF lose"
As an eGempEfcaOu OF this, let Us refer TO tLePlsC
Upon the first burst Of thousands rallied to drive
hack he invading horde. AiCer TIE. vciory Of frst
anassas, s,raggLLg became as common as courage.
Bat when McCle az With his WellaPPOiEtCd Welequp-
ped aud chosen legiOns, threatened edmond, these
rsgzlers returned, and at Williamsburg and before
Richmond showed that the South we're not without
troops ready to die O hex cause aud 10 numbers SUI
lcisut 70 drive back the iasOleaI foe.
We are happy 10 learn sud believe that similar
spirit Is nov .anmaling the people. Conscrp: officers,
except In occasional instances, are not annoyed BY
pieations for exemption By suy bat those having valid
reasons This is a. it should be. Tue country DE-
sls toe s-r5icss of its best aud bIagest defenders
aad In the fuure in the pLst tie SOu.h viii be found
equal to the great struggle upoa which, With con-
sciOUsuess Of right and God she entered with
ean step AID even pulse. Nothing but victories can
enerVate hef, OF ueAOFAi%' IeE eEuy Aue ESueA' VI
Johnston from Csnsrsve increased her armies aud
b. them 70 resiss Williamsburg LGd sssrts NoCesrd
and the whole North by absolute victory in front Cf
Richmond. Tue falling baeS Of Lee irJm PeunsylvA-
MA Is Worki-g = similar effect Women and even chi
dren, are urging the Aggtrds, Ani they 6ni 1t as
unco ufJrtabe to stay &C home u fac, Yankee bul
let's Truly, is be wlO liable military duty, h,sstes
70 20 at once 70 the 6eld, q bastard
Il viii not be surOrisng if Gen Lee sAolIi avail NM
self Of she presen. cOajiion Of h3 army aud the
weakened state Of his adversary 10 advance on Meade
VI perhaps again Try hs fortune on the o.her side Of
the Potomac Blu. pcu lencs suggests tina but gle be
said on this sub.es. The P,OPis n6ie fully ia the
wisdom and GegOdou Gel. Lee, and are fully assured
that be will do Whatever under tee circumstances seems
oes: for the cause.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-08
RICHMOND WHIG.
TUESDAY HoItNiNG, SRTP, s 1883
The anvsrnor,s Message.

The Message OF Governor LstcaeF pseseLt+ with m
mendable disincnes the ,tioo t1s al extra session
Of the Legislature Tue oOe.s 10 which the Governor
thinks their attention sIOud he directed are ennme
rated. and the leg sharon called for, in bis jud;
taeot indicated with the clearuess ard tireeress
that have charAc,ecz al the papers thai cave come
IRON the Executive Department since he has been a. IL
head We have no SPACE tor comments, aud as Ne have
heretofore expressed opinions upon n'ary all tue
topics embraced in the Mess ge there % no ocea-
sion 70 avOW our approval OF measures W. have already
recommended We hope tue Legislature vail lose no
Tim, in passing the laws called Tor by the e1gences OF
the times. Dispatch is important, especially IL the
military bill Il mus; take some tina to Pui It IA ioTes
after il is enaoted aud the less time consumed IN lie
passage provided il IS duly considered, the better
F,s financial legislation recommended Is so OF
pressing character Wua is 10 be done should be done
without delay The very favorable exhibit of the In
ebtsdness Of the Safe will strike the public with agree
able surprise and still further enhance the vaas OF our
credits Bat we have no space present for further
remarks