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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
rue 81. AIbAns Bank Robb.rv.

WASHINGTON, October 2l,--Ihformation Of
the ST Albans outrage was communicated to
the Government yesterday. A number of de.
lectives and body of troops were Immediate
ly dispatched TO the lrontisr, with orders to
arrest the parties at all hazard The Govern
ment is fully determined to use every posi-
bla means to put q stop TO such abuses of
Canadian hospitality, An example will be
furnished to prevent similar attempts in lu-
ture. The police sre on the track Of the rob
bers
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
Pure Sweet Cider
FRESH FROM THE PRESS EVERY DAY
I...a AT
l.. L. GIlllland's

lie has put a cider press. and is max
ing cider expressly for Family use, which
he sells by the quart Or larger quantities.
Octislmd
Just Published. Biographical Mem
oir ofClement L. Vallandigham by his
Brother handsomely printed pamphlet
OF Ga octave pages This is a document of
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work is wanted everywhere, Immediately by
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ing this pamphlet wide circulation is invited
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ers of Books for the Times" NC No. l9 CITY
Hall Square, New York August J. 1864.
Aug. 9th, 1851 DIFF
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
The "SOns OG Liberty" COnspI-
rAGV.

Z We have the report iH e8teRsO OF Mr. Judge
Advocate General Holt of which the tsle.
graph furnished a synopsis u day or two ago
concerning the great conspiracy" which
Mr.. Provost Marshal SandeFson, at st. LOuis,
hatched few weeks since. IL is an election.
eering document of cumbrous proportions
occupying about eight columns OF the Wash.
ington Chronicle newspaper, where it Off
eially appears. Its value may be estimated
by the fact that all it's alleged facts are drawn
from the report of Provost Marshal Sander.
son, which report when first published, en-
countered theNTidicule of the New York Times
the New York Tribune, and most of the other
prominent Republican papers of the country,
because, in the first place. of the utter impFob
ability OF its allegations, aud, in the neEt
place, Of the flimsy and absurd character Of
the evidence upon which these allegations
rested. That Mr., Judge Advocate General
Holt should prostitute himself TO the work
ingeniousy performed, certainly-of elabora.
ting the Munchausen performances OF San
derson, and that, too, for the transparent pur.
pose OF affecting the election, is not strange,
Il We remember that he, like Beast Butler, has
found in the allurements of federal Office at
fractions sufficiently strong to convert him
from Breckinridge Democrat in 1860 to a
Lincoln abolitionist in 1854 II is these con
yerts from Breckinridgeism--it is these men
who become equally violent partisans OF Lin
ooln'smost extreme measures in the interest OF
emancipation IS they who are the means6t
of all the abolitioDisls by whom this unhappy
country is afflicted Il Is they who are the
most reckless, the most unscrupulous, the
most pFOaigate Of all the reckless, unscrupu.
lous, proaigAte Adherents OF this reckless, IN
sorupulous, prohigale administration.
? We shall not give space TO review Of ihis
report Its whole babrie fall 10 the ground
the moment its foundation is examined. II
rests wholly upon SandersOn's Munehaussn-
ism. Its statements depend upon the sVidsnced
Of persons rewarded by the administration for
giving just such evidence-psrsons who, BY
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

NRw YORK, Oct 22.--Cotton dull; Flour
quiet and shade frmer, at s5as 95 for
extra state, and 75a2O 2b for r. H. o;
Wheat la2c better with very limited supply,
at 20 for winter red western; Corn firmeT
81 for mixed western; Oats frmer at 80 for
western; Pork firm at 3s 50a39 90; Tor mess
Al 7ja42 co. new 80 0Oa3s so Lard firm
at 2Oa22, Whisky very 6rm at l "a. Sugar
dnll Petroleum quiet at about previous rates
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
By. Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY EMPIRE
Last Nights Dispatches.


WAsHlNGTOS, Octebpr II PRECEDENT Lin
coin has issued proclamation, setting apart
the last Thursday in November, f24th) for q
day Of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty
God, for among other things touchsafed to us
mnny and signal victories over the enemy,
and Recommending his fellow citizens TO hum.
bic themaelves 10 the dust, aud from thence
offer mp ponitent aud lervent prayers and
applications to the Great Disposcr OF events,
for the return Of the iRestimable blessing Of
peace, union aud hormony throughout the
land
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
MEDICAL ROTIcE.

nR A. GkI6KR will hereafter Attend s1eiasisely 10
~ an otnoe practice, and will give Especial Atisn.
Ao9 TO the treAtmeat Of CHRONIC DIeEABn5, suoh
~ Diseases of the THROAT and LUNGS, ef the RYE
and EAR, soRoFULOUs AFFECTIONS, Gc Pnm.
ay and secondary sTPHILl8, 8ONORRHRA
gLEEf, sTRlOfURES, INPOTENoY, Ae Also
plfAAske PsoUtIAa 70 BHnALns, aEd every pdHSfg 0I
en- esN Lassase, whatever may BE- its eharseter
once hours from M 20 m
sundays, 7 TO lOa m, 2 10 IN.
Omos-ooTnsr sf Js1srs0n and hhh st, Dayton,
VGlo. oots.imdSmW-ll
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

NFw YoRE, October 22-Chstlanooga let
ters OF the 10th TO ths Hernld, state
Our small garrlsons at Dalton and other
places, were ordered TO evscuate them, which
they did saving much valuable property
They were then occupied very briefly by the
rebels, but Sherman pursuing them too close
ly, they skedaddled, and all those places claim
ed as having been captured by the rebels, are
now occupied by our troops
Rebel papers consider Sherman 5 position
as critical, and also that Of Hood equally so;
but if Hood cen keep up his supplies, Sher.
man must eyacuate Georgia. They admit
that Sherman's position cuts of Hoods com.
munlcation with his base, and hints that Hood
should choose another base.
The Georgia militia has again been ordered
out to rendezvous at Macon,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

We are informed by telegraph this morning,
that it is extremely proLlematical whether
the Old Man Early will again endeavor to dis.
pute the possession Of the Valley This is
the old story, slightly modified to suit eoutn,
geiucies .tss
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
SperiaI Nntires.
THE FUR TRADE.
IN DIN DIN ATT.

R1- During tie many years ws haze
been selling LADIES' FURS, our stock
has neOer been so complete as at The present
time coUering everything connected ,oith
tie business such as MUFFS CAPEs /;
COLLARS; VICToRlNEs, CUFFS /;
Of sVery description -
Also, Ladies' and Misses HOODS of
FIR, Veivet and SIX SKATING CAPS;
GLOVES; TRIMMINGS; ROBES Of
all kind' =, dc.
WHoLRsALE and RETAIL buyers are
invited to come aud see us before they
purchase,
VIVA. DODD & 60.
HATTERs AND FURRIERs,
l44 Main Sheet, Cincinnati.
octQ2 swd Rtw WAS
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
New YerL stoeL M.rE.,.

NKw YoRE. Oct. % Stocks dull and rather
better Gold opened at 2 TO- declined to 094
aRd at ! o'clock was quoted at 2 lot; Money
Ga7 per Ct. sterling quiet c. B, Q. 25; Read.
ing 22; N Y 1871; Erie 924i s sixss Of
81, coupons. OG; 30 coupons 99i; one
year certificates 50.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
MORNING REPORT
WaiEer's Rebel DivIsiOn Cooperating
with Hood.

WHIhtf'h HebtI UIVIsIOn COsOperatinE
With Hood.
NEw YoRE October 80 The Herald's New
Orleans letter of the l4th says:
1t is reported that Walkers division has
crossed the Mississippi aud is on its way to re.
iniorce Aood or co operate with him in an
noying Sherman
There is rumor thsttwO hundred Texan
rebels were shot for refusing go beyond the
Trans Mississippi Department
Colonel GurneY Of the Second New York
cavalry, posted on the bundary Of the Atcha-
iala few days since captured quite large
quantity ol rebel stores
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
PhIIadsIphIa nanL..

PHILADELPHIA, October 2l-Most Of the
city banks have determined to reorganize un
der the National system, pursuant to act pass
ed by the Legislature in extra session.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

Inc Two acres and liz roads OF land at 800 per
acre. The ~ tract OF land at SOS 90 per acre
aud cannot sell for less than q Of said appTaismsnt
Terms = cash. u IN one year and the balance
two years nom the day Of sale. The deferred pay
ments 10 bear 0psr cont interest from the day Of
sale and 10 be secured by mortgage on the premises
GEO. WOGAMAN, Sheriff
u. TEoHFsoE, Atty. ootl7-w0g
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
Ths Canadian Question.

QUEBEc, October 2l.--lt is reported that
the Conference has agreed upon the consti
intiOn OF tho Fewer House on the basis Of
representation according to population, the
Total Of members to be l9i The Conference
q now discussing the powers Of the General
Government 81 H
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

Tomorrow morning, at half past nine O.
clock, John Gengnagle, corner of Fifth and
Ludlow streets, will set superb lunch and
turtle-sOup II it sesmeth good to you, be Oh
hands
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

ToHN NJ, ENNIs, Plaintiff against o. aries Butcher
81 Administrator Of Henry HagermAn, decd, be
fore James Turner, J, p. Of Dayton township Mont
gomery County, Ohio On the s0th day OF beptem-
ber A. D. lse4, SAID Justice issued an order OF Attaeh
ment IA the arOVo action for the sume Of Hiye Dol-
lars and interest JAMES TURNER,J J. p.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

Lunch in the Morning-Turtle Soup
Josh Phelan, OF the Goodwin House saloon
will set choice and bounteous Lunch to NOR
row morning at 10 O'Clock A hint to the
wise is sufficient
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
A FARM FOR SALE.
HALF A MILE FROM DAYTON.

TfNHE subscriber will sell his Farm within half q
u mile Of the city OF Dayton, and adjoining Miami
Oity and Greeneasue, on the GOrmsntown Pike. The
arm contains az acres, more or less and IL the best
bottom land For further informaten call on the
subscriber, on the premises
oetls-Wu DANIEL sHAFFER.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

The Democratic Mcclellan Club Of
the City Of Dayton-Meets at the Hall
above Jesse Christophers, on Jefferson and
Market streets, on Monday and Thursday
evenings of each week All are cordially in
vited to attend
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
Aaitg!. Gimpire,
City and Other Matters.

Bag- Go to John w. DOrsts, corner Second
aud Jefferson streets for your Fall and Win.
er Dress Goods also, Cloaks, Shawls, Car
pets, &e, Just received. diff
Fruit Trees, shrubbery, &c. Now ia the
best season Of the year for lransplanting, aud
all who desire fruit trees aud shrubbery should
make avail Of it George Say corner Of
First and Ludlow street, Dayton, is connected
with many Of the best nurseries, and is pre-
pdrsd u 6ll an otders b lbe above line Give
hm n 5An lB3Ibttllia host7.Sw,la
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

Saturday EVening.-G. W. HOuE, Esq,
will address the Democratic Club of the Fifth
and Sixth Wards, on Saturday evening next,
at Dickeys Hall on Fifth street, Mr., HouE
is an able and interesting speaker, and will
be greeted BY a foil hobse. Remember Sat
urdsy night
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

BosTos, October 2l Colonel Lowell, OF
the I'd Massachusetts cavalry was killed in
the battle Of Cedar Creek
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

stantly gathering arms from captured garri.
sons, and their army is assuming alarming
proportaus.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

D3~It was urged against our Savior by bis
enemies thai iE ha should be Suffered togo
on, the Romans will come and take away our
place and nation" So, to-day, there is no
crime either so aagrant, cruel, or wauton,
that is not promptly justified by Southern Sc
cession, or sanctifed by the ends of loyalty
or professions of devotion to the Union
There is no argument for peace, humanity or
religion, so potent, pertinent or irrelragi5le
that it may not be summsrily disposed OF by
the mere uttersnce Of one Or other Of t6e
words, "Union or Secession, and these two
words are the Scylla and Charybdis between
which the hopeS Of the American people are
being wrecked Beware of the syren song Of
Black Republicanism, 1t is the song of dis.
union and of national death
"You will undoubtedly inquire, then from
whence come Those cruel warsfahd fightines
that have so often delugsd the eorth in hu-
man blood The apostle James asked aud
answered that identical question over eigh.
teen hundred years ago He asks, from whence
come wars aud 6ghting2 Now note the an
swer let It sink deep into every heart, for it
is the voice of inspiration Hear it, them ye
advocates Of war 'come they not even Of
your own lusts p Here you have the quest.
ion infAllibly answered all the war, fighting
and biooodshed, that have ever cursed the
world have been engeDdered aud carried on
by the crul lusts of man Those lusts come
nut from God, bat are clearly lraceable TO
another and opposite fountain " Extract
from a gospel sermon BY elder u u Finch
of Iol0a
bO-Under the head of Following nm the
Victory" the Cincinnati Gazette hopes the
election in November will 50 result as to give
the greatest tdiseouragsmentt to the ebel lead
erS In this wish we heartily Join '-e-is.a.s
The Richmoud Enquirer saysifi II had d
thousand votes Il would cast them an Jdp lin
coin. sThs rsshTsbsl leaders thOsa ghe are
bent on 6nal separation, want Lincoln re.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
New Meat and Provision Store. -

New Meat and Provision Store, =
n. Stockert, at his stand on Market street,
north side, few doors west Of Jefferson, is
daily supplied with Beef, Mutton, Veal, Pork,
Sausage, Potatoes, Cabbage, Beans, Eggs, &c, f.,
30 all fresh and of the best quality. His
old friends aud customers, aud the public,
are invited to give him a call.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

Lost Last night, between the Montgom.
cry House and the Post Office, buneh, ,of
small keys, including Post Office key. The
6DdSr will please leave them at the Empire
Ofice
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

AFTERNOON REPORT.

NEw YoRK, Oct 22,-The Morning Star,
from New Orleans, 18th, has arrived
The Sierra Nevada and Empire City were
in the river that day
General Granger had gone to Pensacola -
General Asbolh had returned from his expe.
diton.
General Newton had arrived at New Or
leans on his way to take command at Key
West
The extremely severe trade regulations of
General Candy has stopped all business at
New Orleans.
Nothing later from Mexico to confirm the
capture of MatamorAs by the French.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22

NEw YoEK, October 22--The Tribune cor.
respondent with the Army Of the James Riv
sr,stAtes that the Richmond papers of the 18th
say the rebels have Withdrawn the Union
prisOesrs from working on Notifications, on
account of Buffers retaliation in placing reb.
e prisoners in Dutch Gap Canal
The wife and family Of Mr.. Libby, after
whom Libby Prison was named, came into our
lines but will be sent back.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
GentIeman'S Furnishing Goods,
wL
PRESENT REDUCED PRICES

The junior partner, Mr. RosIs, having
been connected with wholesale manufac-
turing
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-10-22
Adjoining the Empire Office,

sToOK OF OLoTHINa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06

III. r. 7'en-Eycks' .xgessey.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06

A1-0dce on Third street, between Main and Johnso
augf-d6m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06
TIE GATE CITY.
4 seevy % Gen. Shsrinsn

4 Story % Gen. 0not1nsn.s
/. The Baltimore Clipper tells the follow
ing story:
A distinguished Official. who Vas lats
lyat the headquarters Of Gensnl Sher.
man, gives n the foIlosfng snsodp4O 81
the latter, in the necessity under which
he lay of sitting 10 judgment over . cer.
tain Glass Of men in Atlanta, whsn that
place was evacuated BY tie citizens.
Writing rs, oar friend says:
Lat me give you little incident which
took place in my presence ct Shefmsu's
headquarters, Atlanta. s.
You will remember that An order was
promulgated directing an oiviliaAs 70
leave Atladta North or 8outh) within
twelve days. The day Of its issue gentle
man entered General Shsrman's Office
and inquired for the General. The
latter answered 10 this way, very prompt
ly, ~ am Gen. Sherman The oolloouy
was very nearly as follows:
Citixen-"General, l am Northern
man, from the State Of Connecticut, have
been living at Atlanta for nearly seven
years have accumulated considerable
property here; and q sec that yon have
ordered citizens to leave within
twelve days, came to see if you would
make an exception in my case. fear,
if leave, my property will be destroyed"
Gen. Sherman-tWhat kind of prop
erty- do you own, sir? Perhaps I win
make an exception in your eass, sir
(Ntke~an At klonA e
three dwellings, ! plantation two miles
cut of town, aud foundry
Gen. Shermsn4-"F Foundry, Ell what
have you been doing with your fOun-
dry p
Oitizen-"Have been making cast
ings.'
Gen. Sherman -"What kind of cast
ings2 Shot and shell, and oil that kind
Of thing 7"
Ci,izen-"Yes, I have made some shot
and she'll"
Gen. Sherman "You have been max
ing sh Ut and shell to destroy your cour-
try and you still claim favor on the ac-
count Of being a Northern man Yes,
sir, | vii make an exemption in your
case you shall 20 South Tomorrow
morning at sunrise. Adjutant, sse that
this order is carried out. Orderly, show
this man the door,
Citizeu-"But General, can't / 90
North r.
Gen. Sherman-"No sir, too many of
your class there already, SIR
Scanning the above, who does not at
once more recogni ze the great military
leader IS eminentiy "lhe right man in the
right place" 10 &c liug vita the more
subtle aspects Of the rebellion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06

|nR. ]. F. SANFORD,
Having retired from the CENTRAL Practice fHs1i
cine In consequences Il large aAd inere6sin tUSee
rr>ct5eA ~ aAe EsnnnnsnoD ne IT, treatment Of ~
cases embraced In the following snumsrattoH:
lss., All Gargteal cases and Surgical operations.
1uDa Dles9DD us H. Re anA eae.
Ban Diss1sss q the Lanss and Throat.
Orr. Ocusuito11one With PAydcinns In al ooeeo q
h0tns Or abroad-
N osasr n lppnots H. bstta treetnsnt 81 1usgeal
cases and diseasG ~ the 4ys and Ear Dr. D9nlbrd ~
sseablishsd - 1nnrnary for snch cases. vhses pase
viii b well CARED lor, and where all the appliances -
best msans Of socceesfal treatment used In similar Lad
tufions II the large oitiea. WIN b. found.
Having enjoyed for twenty yea1 large and ea1sr01s
patronage n tn aaDnaAE practice a. edicins ana
gerry on ths etsns Of he this city and tho suonnA
neeesntRy D 1ov respectfully invtes the pnblfe at-
tsnton TO his special for the treatment Of
Surgica! cases and Diseases Of tho Bye and EAr
jel5-Au
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06

DOWNFALL OF THE PAPAcT.-The in.
tellgent reader is aware of the fact that
the Papal throne at Rome is now sup
ported by the Emperor Napoleon, with
French troops; and it is announced that
in the year 1866 these troops will be all
Withdrawn, thus leaving the papacy to
sustain itself by such strength g 1t msy
be possessed Of. A London paper calls
attention to the significant fact that this
very year (l866) is the one which nearly
all our rost eminent commentators on
the New Testament and writer's on proph-
ecy from the TIM of Bishop Newton,
downward. have, by a wonderful concur
renee of opinion, named as the year in
which Popery is 70 receive its death
blow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-06

The press the whole country have been oud In their
praises of the Wheeler Wilson Machine
A. for example:
att has no rival ~ SeirRtife A~syiesa4
at surpasees all others."I Llds1s ksp@fterrU
eve prefer isem for family rse.r-fF y. Tfierrs.
ssThey are the aserftee for familiesrtF r. 7fwss.
sThe Queen Of Sewing Machines.r-t Cxieass zrttsss
The annual In nearly equal those Of all the 9TH
Sewing Machines confined Thssinge fact will eon
sad the machine beyond any other argument that
Be presented For sale 1t No. 10 Main street.
fehle-dtf R.y.v.RAILEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-17
FROM THE FRONT.

The Enemy Punished for an act OF bad
Faith-The Enemy busy in constructing
new works in the rear Of their first line.
Correspondence Associated Press.l
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Sept. 15-Evening.-During the past few days,
both sides have been engaged in a continued
struggle of sharpshooting and artillery firing,
particularly in the centre of the lines.
1t was thought several nights ago that this
annoying practice would cease In front Of the
Second Corps. as an agreement had been made
by both sides to that effect, but 1t is reported
that the same night as our men were changing
tho pickets, the rebels opened and killed and
wounded about q dozen Of our men. Our
soldiers threatened they would have revenge
opportunity, when the rebels had alarge mum.
Ter exposed, blazed away with terrible effect
Those unhurt were not long in seeking the
cover OF their works, and finally begged our
men to cease, as the firing the night previous
Nas by new regiment, who were not aware
OF the agreement. But the answer sent over
(Which was rather more expressive than ele-
IN end: and ever since each has been watching
chance TO hit his adversary.
Over twenty ambulances were this morning
seen to come toward the place where this
struggle occurred and 90 back loaded, eviden.
cling that the rebels paid dearly for their bad
The enemy have been busy for several days
distance behind the first, and are making 1t as
str0ag as the other. .sas
S1RTKNBER 16, q. Mali u quiet this
morning Less firing was heard during the
- ". D. MoaRzeon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-17
o = r Z G I A l. i.
ARsA5AN LIrooLr, President OF the United
states OF America,

ABRAHAM LIHcoLr, President OF the United
states Of America
- To oil 1ohops &c may cos3csrr-
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
n me that LEON DE La UoVA has been ap-
pointed Consul of Venezuela at Philadelphia,
do hereby recognize him as such, and declare
HIM free TO exercise and enjoy such functions,
powers, and privileges, as are allowed to
Consuls by the law Of nations or by the laws
of the United States and existing treaty stipu.
lations between the Government Of VsnezueIa
and the United States.
In testimony whereof, l have caused these
letters to be made patent, and the Seal of
the United States of America 10 be here.
unto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city OF Wash.
ington, the fifteenth day of September, A.
isl D. 1854, and of the Independence Of the
United States Of America, the seth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary otState.