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no THE VOTERS on THE CIIY OR

RIoHHoNDA call hayig been mfds upon ne, hough Sic
public papers weeks fnee signed Many Voters" an
naunce candidate for TIE next House Of Delegak
since many inquiries, addressed to requesting ~
and IN the patch" a. to-day, apother call, soTcit
announce myself csnddaei feel that the ne has arrived,
i7sce 70 them well Myself my deermin .ton should be
Announced.
II shAl lie pleasure Of TIE a the city 10
their representative to the next legislature shall ihfuly
discharge les Of the Office, AID ail honorable
promote their interest and mSht In the honor Of beloved cd
Commonwealth.
an well known to OF you having been resident Of tie
city sr the 20 and part Of tn time Of
represent yes the City Council The In which my
representative das have been discharged ce haze had tie
homo TO IN the Council for period II t years
successfully Is well known you ALL dak may safely say,
has commanded the approval OF my nstituents.
II czets shall rtpose helr In hands they deem
suitable than mine shall bow submsvtly their will
April 1884, 1863 rAVIO j SAUNDERS
The city psper WIN please insert AMI send thsir b to the
Whig Office an 25-2.s
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GenerarLee is regarded in light of iniable Jove
TO be reyerenced Jackson is loved and adored with
all that chldlke and trustul affection which the
clients are said to have avished upon the particular deity
presiding over their affairs. The feeling Of the SOL
ders for General Lee resembles that which Welngtons
troops entertained for himnaney fixed and unshska-
bic faith in all he did, and calm confidence Of victory
when serving under him. But Jackson, like Napoleon
Is dolized with that intense ervor which, consisting OF
mingled personal attachment and devoted loyalty causes
them to death for his sake and bless him when dy
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PROGRESS of THE WAR;
FROM oUR SPECIAL corREssOKDKyg

FREDERIcnnuRG, ADril 22.-I send you summary
compiled from late Northern papers:
Hooker has issued order to the Army Of the Poto-
mac, Offering strong inducements to the troops whose
term Of service is about expiring, to re-enlist
The Legislature of New York have appropriated
81 900, OOofor defending the harbOrof that city
The Conference Bank Committee Of the New York
Legislature have agreed recommend the Senate gold
bill prohibiting the banks from Oanng gold or bills
of exchange, under penalty Of forfeiture.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25
Tha Rinhmnnd District.

1. will be from Mr.. Marmaduke Johnsons card,
that he declines invitation to be candidate for Con-
ges from this District lie prefers the hardships of
the camp and the perls Of the Geld to the honors and
of civic station. His choice is maiy and noble,
and will be remembered by the people when quieter
times have come
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oyrrorrs Apsrsr rroM me AMY

The Senate bill TO provide for dropping officers oil the
army who may be absent without leave, was taken up
and passed.
FORGING AND CoUYTERFgiTiNG.
The House bill to prescribe the punishment for forgery
and countereiting taken up, amended and passed
THE TELEGRAPH LISEs.
Mr.. OLDHAM moved to take up the bill con6scating
the interest of alien enemies in telegraph lines The
motion was negaiyed-yeas 2, nays TO-
Subsequently, on motion Of Mr. BARNWELL, the
bill was indefinitely postponed but on learning that his
colleague Mr oRR) opposed to this mode of dis
posing of the BILL he moved reconsideration pending
which,
On motion of Mr. CLAY, the Senate went into secret
session.
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NOTICE

nELINQUENT CONSUMERS OF GAS IN
~ MONROE WARD hereby notified mat II they fall 10
pay gas his before the hour OF o'clock, day
tey It'll according the requirements Of tn fol-
lowing the ordinance concerning tn Gas Works:
T al ordinance passed BY the Council May 6 ISIS, any
Nil rema D unpaid next after that which Il s
the Auditor notify the Superintendent Wh1 aha
stop The gas used the premises In respect TO which
the default exits and not paid within FTrEN DAYS. Ave
cent viii be added 70 the original amount OF the bill God shall
" pace - 'u' "--'' T. D. HARRISON,
NJ L. srRATT0N,
ep95-lt Auditor
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THE CHARLESTON BLOCKADE.

The Hilton Head cCrrospor dence of the N Y. Herald
says: The blockade off Charleston will be kept up
with renewed vgor. Admiral Dupont has determined
to augment the number Of vessels this duty aud
replace several vessels by sNiter The Ironsides
has taken position in the main ship channel through
which all large contrabGnd vessels have hitherto passed
M 10 the City,n
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FRrnAY Anril a 1859.


The House resumed the consideration of the bill
ported hg Mr.. SWAMI, from the Military Committee,
to provide Tor placing in the military service of the Con-
fjderate States citizens of Maryland and foreigners
siding or Eourning within the limits of the Confederate
States
Mr. II. W. BRUCE moved that the House 60 into Sc
cretsesson. Lost.
Mr. HOLCOMBE, of Va concluded his remarks Op.
posing the bill far it proposed to conscrbe foreign
temporarily soourning within the limits of the Con-
isderacy since he believed it would be regarded by for
eign powers violation Of the usages Of nations, and
Thereby seriously embarrass intercourse With them
Mr.. F00TE, Of Tenn addressed the House in gene
raj denuIca:iou of foreign Jews trading in the South
under official protection. He was for forcing them 10
fight alter having given them fair notice depart He
would not however, have the bill apply TO those
ourning here temporarily nor TO Marylanders, excu-
svely Of the States represented in the Conederacy
Mr.. PERKINS. Of La, offered substitute, when, On
motion of Mr. GRAHAM, the House went into Secret
sfsSiOn.
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oursrEAKs IN TIE WEST.

An indianapolis despatch of the goth reports dis
tdrbances in Indiana. Several arrests OF armed men
were made at Danyile. One Of the rioters had been
removed 10 Georgetown, his residence, where force
had been organized to resist his arrest by military
thority A number Of leading Democrats from adion-
ing counties had gone there to counsel submission.
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coRooRAN AXp 81. KIMpALL.

Gen. Corcoan has writttn letter explaining the A.
fair of the hi Ing Of Col Kmbail and inv inves-
tga,ion at once Tire Washington Chronicle Gays there
is flat contradiction between Gen. CorcorAn and bis
fri, uds aud some of the friends Of Col Kimball
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mo MANY CITIZENS.n Yin the DispatcA

OF the nth Inst, you Ileaed to say that will lie
voted for repres The city IN the Hoase Delegates
confess fell not little cont lmentsd in the of
my this lon THANK for this Manifestation OF
the confidence repo n tae'' nfee 'iay expressed
for honorable ard responsible rosop Could feel assured
Of such qualifications would bic me to be
deficient nta,ve" would hest te 10 become
ddse for suT gls. As H. sinpy ~ you AID ether
voters o. the city think proper 70 elect to the position ndlea
ted, ha serv and, TO the best -tmy ab Ny afpira
tons, towever have not been Of political character Never
sess shs not c'ncea the fact thaI siosld feel grs =
not only b eldeaor pro1oe beet inter Its,
but SIS, TO com bue my h=be mite, either Directly lnd
ecy IN etab IN emf ring basis the liberty and indie
pend 81 The South AMI thereby eni the farther G 6 OF
the dearest ard best blood that wed from human veins
In advocateg human rights Tn holy ark CT liberties
beng carried rorga this sanGunsry ard ye7tu struggle with
cut any an!Ul anSieeso the part othse whose fealy to
Abrdhd IL less devoted than their oysy TO this
finds resting place summit Ct Araret Eu mt nd
ed on "igny wingne to serve and TO tcrd grateful
acknowedg ehts for the intended honor
Yours, with respect, etc.,
a.25 1t' 81. T. LYNCH, 81. d.
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SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL %. 1858.
IN cnRnEsPONpENTS

n "a HAtg-" "a, .-s an not bs NIB
r.scss tcTkoH GA b0th stdss p tls pGt :. - IFp %
nshId Tlls 4 q rue a long sLlAdiHg Ghs - =.
~ - ~ IN no 90 b departed roasi Cotsty H0''0''
sScesatng rrse linSs 6kQrgs Jcr q
80 W. oaafos sadSTsGks . TssArh Tslso'eS
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A @ A r d.
To / w REVERIDGE AND OTURpc


who addressed me through the columns Eicbmond Wbiv
and 70 TIE msny feuds who have written and tp1ken 10
requeS me to DO candidate for cergr IN e 81 Coz
gresssonal Dist let:
respectfully decline TO be candidate for The Office TO
which you refer When orgspized my Battery "a Ia
the ryice for the In II Iyha remain, II my health
pc till It's end Ny attention laey hes bean directed
lt civil alters. The country
need soldiers pol clsns; ard Why
oud be 10 the field. Think II ny duty, and prefer to
the ard OF the tol1er have
believe can be Of special In ngres Perhaps
be service In the aeld. Al ieest1 IN try.
am grateful 70 for hdcnee and eee srd
an
Yolr friend and servant,
MARNADUKE JOHNSON
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.


FRIDAY, Arril 24th, 1868.
The Senate met at II O'Clock A. NJ Prayer by tue
Rev Mr.. Christian of the Methodist Church
Mr. WIGFAIJ, from the Committee CT Military Az
fairs reported oack House bills for the appointment of
Military Sorekecper, for appointing Superintendent
of Laboratories and authorizing the President to confer
on the Chief of Ordnance the rank OF Brgadier Cen
era He also reported bill repeating the second Sec
ton of an act to provide for raising forces in the States
of Missouri and Kentucky. All Of said bills we're
placed upon the calendar. ...r.
TRANSFER OF TROoPs.
Mr. CLARK, of Mo-, moved to take up the House
hill to amend the act providing for the transfer of SOL
diers in regiment from any State of the Conederacy
other than their own, TO regiments from their own
State. ..F rs 3,
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Ark, supported the motion, and
urged the passage of the bill HIS cMtended that the
soldiers should have the privilege OF serving under the
flags of their respective States and with their own peo-
ME. Such was the design Of tie existing law on the
subject but its execution had be cvaded by the mill
tary authorities
Mr. BURNETT, of Ky, said that after full investga-
ton he had come to the conclusion that this bill should
not mass He proceeded by Illustrations of its effects,
10 show that the provisions of the bill would lead to the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of regiments which had acquired bi
torical renown and would Otherwise prove detrimental
TO the service.
the h; was the talk of Generals, Good faith on the
mart of the Government required that the privilege oil
transfer asked for sho aid be granted to the soldiers.
Not soldier would be lost to the service by this law;
Those from the Wee wo-ld return to the West and
their places would be filed by Eastern soldiers coming
to the East to join the regiments from their respective
States. -,
Alter protrreted debate the question on taking up the
bill was decided in the Ilegative-yeas 9, nays L.
AMENDxl NTs AGREED TO-
The amendment of the House to the hill auihorzhe
the issue Of eight per bonds certificates oil STOCK
in certain casei concurred in; also, the amendment
to the bill concerning the compensation OF detaea PR
Yates; and the amendment to the bill amentng 'he ae'
regulating impressments-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

r<g- We are authorized to announce Colonel
T PATTON Of Cu'perer ts candidate repTes,n The
Senator Dstrc composed Of the COUNTIES Of Cul Orange
Madison, and Greene 'sp2J-dIt&etde
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CAxr Man FREprEIcEsnuRo, Va,

CAN'T MAE FREDERICKSBURG, VA Il
APP II 10, 1863
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
smou and nj Norfolk IL hereby myself
a candidate for reeerion n tie Hous Of Delegates
Dhvel your homes by the pablo enemy, you
tered IN different portions Of tie Safe, ard divided amorg
many reenents that wOuf be I'm osoe for yeu all
personally though my dulles In the Geld allowed Of the
tim = which at this SEE son do net.
will only that have served TO the best Of
ability, ad my reelection would be 10 gratifying eGdoIta
ton Of my course.
lam you're. &e.,
ep2t-st' O. W. MURDAUGH
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DIED.,

oakrIe residence county Of Caroline Thur
" April o. aS. Mrs. SOPHIA ALLEN widow Of the late Will
son Allen, In the 18th year Of her age Il ~
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

NELSON COU NTY-We are authorized 10
announce DAVID r. G. CABELL, win the srry SIS q Cand
date 70 sent Nesonia tie EEK HcGe OF Delegates.
APPS d2 &c2'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

TO THE VOTERS FROM THE SENA-
rOaIAL DISTRICT CogPos d OF THE COUNTIES OF Ao-
co FAC AsD NoarJAMPToN.-I respectfully announce NY
self a nddste for reelection.
Respectfully,
40 23-2w o. D. PINEEY.
Enquirer and Exa Amer tds
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

'GOOCHLAND COUNTING are request
ed 70 snnfunce JOHN O. RUTHEaP0oED as a candidate tr
reelection the House OF d lega'0s % c2lw4t
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

NIGHT SEssIoE-TnUfsDAS, APRIL 90, 1868.
The House, 10 Committee Of the Whole, resumed the
consideration Of the General Appropriation BILL and
having completed the samc the committee rose and
ported the bill and amendments to the House.
Two amendments proposed by the committee we're
agreed to aad the bill passed-yeas SIS, nays 5.
, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
10 The CHAIR Lid before the House communication
from the President transmitting letters from the Secfe-
tary of War and Attorney General, in response TO re-
solution nquiring whether The Government holds, or
has at any time held itself liable for slaves in its
ployment, escaping to the enemy &c. The President
says that The question Of the liability OF the Govern
pay for such slaves is not to be determined by
the Executive, but by Congress.
Ptre communication was ordered to be printed.
GOVERNMENT MPREssMEETs
Mr. MILES, of S. c., from the Committee on Militia y
Affairs reported back Senate bill 10 amend the i'm
pressmet act and moved its reference to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
dr. H0LC0MBE. OF Va, addressed the House in op.
position the MOTION and moved that the bill be laid
upon the table. Not agreed to cas- 2S, nays 80.
After considerable debate, the motion TO refer the bill
to the Judiciary Hegatived-yeas 30, nays SO
Mr GRAY, Of Texas, moved TO amend 80 as 10 pro-
vide Il at the matter lie referred to the Board OF up
praiseIs who shall revise the same, aud make ira!
vauat on, as TO give just compensation for the po
perty TAKEN which valuation shall be paid the proper
Department for the use of which the property was
tINtu, On tue Vi ID pONlOtn
in the act OF which this is all amendment
The amendm&t was agreed to- and the bill passed.
GEN. ToCBMAN.
Mr. HARRIS, of No., from the Committee Militia
~ Affairs reported resolution vndieating the charac
ter aud integrity OF Gen. G. Tochman, which Or
dercd TO be printed and placed on the calendar.
MARYL4NDaks, FOREIGNERS, ETC.
Mr. SWAN, of Tenn. from the same committee, fe
ported bill to provide for enrolling and placing in the
Of r,,lf
sojouruing in the Confederate States.
Pending its consideration, the House adjourned.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

" K are authorized to announce JOHN III.
RiXEY candidate represent the county Of Gull
psTer In the ext General Assembly Of yr- inis
apS-e,dl0 80
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

We are authorized to announce CAPT. WIN.
FRANCIS COLEMAN of Louisa candidate 10 the
Senatorial District composed OF the ties Of Louisa, Gooch
land and Fuyanna, Ia the xt selate Of Virginia.
sp 25-d5t
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

FOR THE SENATE.-John H. Gilmcr will
votd for represent the City Of Rshm IN the ense By
sr25-lns THE PEOPLE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

TOR SALE-Tobaeco Fixtures as follows:
is Screws and Presses,
A lot Of Mills for Pounds,
PdS., 81 aad IS with all the Shees, Irons thus ana
Blocks
Larke and Medium Levers
segmeats and BkndS-say all the fixtures for Fac
tory.
Al In good order and nsslv
spaS-iOt HARVEY, HUNT, JAMES co.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

To THE VOTERS OF THE 4TH CON.
aREssnNAL pIsrRIoTI respec fully announce myself can
dae for cleo esJ Of the Confeder e States
an o. 1U.. CHARLES Y. COLLIER.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

TO THE VOTERS OF THE SECOND
CONGRESSIONAL IIsTRIor-I gives pleasure 10
thai T. HUME sR has huAy yielded TO appeals and per-
ms present his for your sunrseei the proachrg
election. ap 24-diwt3taw& 2.aN 2w'.
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STATE TICK EFT.

TO he Editor Cft1e Whig:
II proposed by number Of various por
tons - the 70 ser The follow ing State Ticket viz
P,r Governor, VIZ L. GoGCS, OF Bedford.
For Leu Governor, Gen. JSo EcHoLs OF Monroe.
For Attorney General, J. r. TucKEa. of Frederick
al25 lie J..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

THE UNDERSIGNED returns his grateful
acknowledgements to his flOweIEsn for the faycrs
ceived their hands, ard respectfully himself
didate for reelection to the Les islliure
ap 13-eotde 1H1S. II. WYESE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

TO THE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OF
RICHMOND -, understand reply Is expected to the nomIaa
tons which have proposed Of the Candidates for ihe
Hcu OF Dgses and accordingly ia ills mode Of ssyi
you, that placed there votes will represent the In
teress Of the CITY TO the exGnt Of my ability.
Your fe!low.c tlzen
sp25-3s DAVID J. BURR.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-25

TO THE SOLDIERS AND REFUGEES FROM TIE COM
TIES OF ELIZABETH CITY, WARWICK AND YORK,
AND TIE CITY of WILLIAMSBURG.
authorized by In camp, and dt the C.
the here he the dy 81 elec
ton In May myself candid ste for suf
sges ard It Is vouspleaurs to reject to the Bouse OF
egaes pledge ssf take Of your rterestI the
u.nost Of nv ability; Respectfully,
splT-eod6tE JANIS W. GUSTS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

In the SENATE on Thursday Mr. SUMNER pre-
scented memorial from the Theological School a
Meadvile (Pa) for the emancipation Of all per.
sons of African descent held to slavery. Mr..
GRIMES gave notice of bill to encourage enlist
ments in the naval service Of the United States,
and to credit such enlistments in the military quo
tas of several States. Mr.. RAMSEY presented q
petition from paymasters clerks praying an increase
Of compensation to fourteen hundred dollars, and
suggesting that in view Of their duties, expenses
and risks, they are entitled to at least equal pay
of similar clerks in the civil service. Mr. SUMNER
gave notice of bill to repeal all acts for the
dition of fugitive slaves.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the annual
report of the Secretary of tho Treasury on the
cond ition Of the finances, was presented by the
Speaker and ordered to be printed. An unofficial
letter from the Secretary of State was also laid be-
fore the House, extending to its members and their
ladies, at the instance of the Russian Minister and
Admiral LEsovIsKY, invitation to visit the Rus
sian feet lying in our harbor at noon Of Satur
day next. At the hour named boats will be In
readiness at the navy yard to take them on board.
During the sitting the Rev. VIM. II. CLAIMING
was elected Chaplain of the House. He received
SO votes and the Right Rev. Bishop HOPKINS, of
Vermont, SIS. There we're several other candidate .
Both Houses adjourned to Monday.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
GENERAL MEADE.

We find in the Northern papers the following extract OF
private letter from Gen. MEADE to friend, which, as
contemporary remarks indicates the possession of just
those qualities of head and heart which should charac-
terizs the in command of Of most important
armies;
am fully aware of the great anxiety in the public
many letters from persons in high positions telling
had better have my army destroyed and the country
filed up with the bodies of the soldiers than remain mac
tive. Whilst do not suffer myself to be influenced by
such communications, am and have been most anxious
to effect something but determined, at every hazard,
not to attempt thing unless my judgment indicates
probability OF accomplishing object Commensurate
with the destruction Of life necessarily involved would
rather thousand times be relieved charged with tardi-
ness or ncompetency than have conscience burdened
with wanon slaughter, useessy of brave men, with
having eoparded the great by doing what thought
wrong"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-17
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1868.
IN SENATE.

Several messages in writing received from the
President Of the United States by the hand OF his Private
Secretary.
Various petitions presented, among them some BY
Mr. WILSON from paymasteis clerks, from medical in
specos and surgeons and from the inspectors In the Bos
ton custom-house for increase Of compensation
Mr. SUMNER submitted resolution, Of which he said
he had introduced similar at every Congress for the
last twelve years for the cod6caon Of all the laws Of The
United States by competent commission.
Mr. SUMNER said he hoped that action would be had
on the resolution at the present session.
Mr. McDOUGALL objected, and the resolution went
ever.
Mr. LANE, of Kansas, introduced bill to prohibit
speculaons in gold and exchange; which ordered to
be printed and referred to the Finance Committee
Mr.. LANE, of Kansas, also introduced bill for the
relief of the officers Of the 4th and 9th Kansas Indian
regiments and resolution authorizing the Secretary Of
War to appoint board Of officers audit the
OF citizens Of Lawrence, Kansas for damages inflicted by
QuantrPs raid
On motion Of Mr. HALE, resolution was adopted in
structing the Committee Naval Affairs TO inquire into
the naval service to DO submitted the Senate for
frmation.
Mr.. HALE gave notice Of bill to amend the act Of
July 49, 1862 regulating the grade Of line officers in the
navy.
Mr.. ANTHONY Of Rhode Island, introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution, which referred to the Com
nittee on Military Affairs
Resoiped DC That the thanks Of Congress be and they
hereby presented TO Major General Ambrose s. Burn
side and through him the officers and soldiers who have
fought under bis command for their aanry good conduct
and soldier like endurance
&c. 2 And be- further yesoved That the President %