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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19
IReeollectioas Of wlbersOrc.

\ renowned New York clergyman lately
preachcd rather a long sermon from the
text " Thou ART weighed in the balance.
and found wanting After the oongrrra-
iion had listened about an hour. some BE-
gan % get weary aud went out others soon
followed greatly TO the annoyance Of the
minister. Another person started where
upon the parson stopped IN his sermon. and
said; " That :. right. gentlesneu; a. fast
a. YOU are weighed. pass ont He con-
tinned his sermon AZ some lcngth after that.
bot no one disturbed him bv leaving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

ANEocENrEIc WIoWER The Wander
er Of Vienna, relates the followine incident
q" An elderly gentleman. widower. r.
Gently died in the ucighborhood Of this CITY.
Who had The singular practice of never
~earing pair q stockings the second time.
but Of every day putting on new pair
which had been knitted for hini by some
old woman whom he knew. and whom BE-
paid hberaliy. A. bis death BE- left two
thousand four hundred and thirty-eirti pair
ot woolicn or cotton stockings. and two
thousand and 'wo pairs Of thread. al care
fully Pot away. This. origiuali--. i. said 20
have arisen from sort q pio8s renenp-
brance Of has wife. who had been only =
poor knitring-giri before her marriage
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

In the garden ol Garrick's villa. Al u.mp-
Ton Oourt. curious seems ocCurrrd between
Hannah More and Lor,l Mondoddo. That
whimsical. bgt learned nan. was guest Of
M and Irs. Garriek AZ the same tina a.
heFseiL They were walking together IN
The garden. when his lordship asto lished
has far companion by a declaration Of love.
and an offer of his heart and hand. lis
advances met with positive refusal; and
Lord Monbo'ido on tins returned 70 the
drawing -rOoal, when be- amused Mr.. Gar
mex By 4 ling bcr What had just occurred.
adding. 80 Ana very sorg for this refusal;
should have - much liked 20 teach thai
uice girl Greek
rn-rt--.. .,,--..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

fohtencss b. shown by passing over tb,
faults ard ioilies of those vhom sou meet.
ta.4safe this especially towards r,lstss.
The rord b. severe in Be- iadgmerf. 81
tlose vho expose ths fault. oi Kindred. no
matter vhat ibe rrosocat.on MAY te Irr
no, polite to detail injuries vhi.h goo May
have received fron any 0ae. aa'e.. there
eAisfs -ome urgent necessity ior .o doing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

hEv ia. bREcEfSHErDgE This vener.
able hentucEy ratriof rsCrntly said IN a
.Peech before The Jnion Convention a. Lex
iugf0n
lhc pending question With r-aion men
oi n nfu. ~ vas whether thev shouid hs
turned over bodily o. it.e Un,on Cou.s-,,-
ufe Naiional Cuuve ntion. o. assemble "A
1birago. lie characterized o. o. onr n he
aliases sliieh tke rogue alsays takrs Co. coz.
er rp BE- rascailfy 10 uolid ta ID I-aio,
lonveuti ion. as ~ ~ould he composed of
thuse who had 81 rlpafhisei 18th tlis Vauan
. d 'ghau party oi Oaio. and thc G1fhrie par
7 ty oi kentucky. 10 rolld partake II he
disrnion rharacter of those factions. Tbs
ihleti oi thaf rDrveufion ess o. nn-uiaafs
Nc iriian. shprr it sas irupossii,ls o. .lert.
tui uho. o. elected uould DESTROY fhe na-
t.onal causr. The uiferior liiett vs. o.
I pIt thc JnIpn patty iH Keaiseky. AT. n
possible. defeat y IN thc election ~ Pr-s-
ident te warned kenfuckisns against b..
ling drasu into s1ch q s1icidai courss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

bs '"NTENr. There ~as boy who on
~ Eafted a marble. Whoa he had mar
oio BE- only ~ante'i a ball when b. had a
ball he only wanted a top, when be had a
toP b. only wanted q kite; and when he
had a marble. ball. top and kite De was not
happy.
There va nan who only wanted non
ey when be- had money be only wanted
house when b. had a house he only want
ed land When bad land he Only wanted a
coach; when be- had money. house. land
aid coach b. sauted nor than ever.
b. content With Httle. ior much vii have
more al the world over.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-08-19

ACartrH iliSr. urscr in fhe New
lork iiuies has the following palpabie and
scrpturai hint at The Pttbfnder's Conven-
ti0u
" History repeats rscif~ "And there
b. no ncw thing under the sun"
For ihe original Of the Cleveland Con
'en''on. see lst samuel. 22d chapter. "a
verse
And every one that va di.conicntei
gaihrred themselves onto h.a. and there
we're s.th him about f11r hundred men
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

CHM REWARD LOST on NEW YEARS nGHr
GlttU 4 wolt hunting case Natct, No VUIi or y.
Bonde maker with god chain aso Dang m MA s"a
no questions asked If pswned suitable rev era pop
given for The tickets. Address in confidence pox Eo r'
n n Pos
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17
sEGARs AND TOBACCO.

uroR BALE cBEAP-T0 CLOSE coNsraNMENTs,
Several Invoices o. ehocs Segars Also small lot Of
pure furnish smoking Tobacco Bsgar Agency, 81 Liberty
street.
NEW YORK sBGAR MANUFACTURING coMPANy-
IN o. CnBRKs, Agent 70 MMrrAy street--oifer segars
At the lowest possible prices. Wholesale dealers suffers
and cash buyers End large Assortment Of fayorab
hpeNn brAnda
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

VUANrBD-GooD SECOND BAND ROAD W AGoNs,
w Carriages and Harness. Parties having any Of the
articles dispose ~ have them turned into cash
by calling addressing National Carriage Bazaar and
Factory, ~ and "a West Twenth.ffth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17
MATRIMONIAL.

"A with young lady from IL 10 20 with q view 70 maYi
nony acquaintance Address In confidence d. w. John
son, Herald ONCE
= sArRIMONy WHY EVERY MAN SHOULD MARRY.
MI Why every woman should marry. All NAY marry
10 hnowj Rssd The Illustrated Marriage Guide and Med
Address So white street. ~ y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17
|. : a RswARp.-sroLEs FROM rHE SUBSCRIBER

q Sll KBWARU.-sIVLEH Z 49, LIE SuBsUKIBhk
Horse about IS hands high, no white p Of left ear cut or
half inch sy prompt driver about nine yess
old Aso one silver sd Harness Abouehalf wofp
one Buraio Robe. Baukets OF the bisnk cts
ma O. Denarest the inside, and marked g.
Dcmares the inside square BODY Wagon with essn
The running part il painted red the body narrow
side boards with ~ O. Dennrest car iags AMI SIGN
raia,er painted The above reward will be gwen on
recovery property by N c. Deuares uackensach Der
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17
INSTRUCTION.

LII ENGLISH BRANCHES, As WELL AS LATIN
n and Greek. are taught at TOWNSHIPS $50 Bowery.
Particular attention given 10 preparing Tor bust.
Bookkeeping So per quarter; rs writing lessons s.
Separate for Open day and even
Ing for ladies and gentlemen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

IL BRANCHES OF AN ENGLISH EDUCATION
N are taught PAINES Mercantile Colleges establish
ed 1897 90 Bosery New York 2s3 Fulton street, Brook
yn-Ladcs gentlemen whose early education has been
neglected strictly private for dav
ing Gov. King says-Col Paines plan OF instruction 10
ayetematc and eypedttious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

SHETLAND PONY-SMALL. SUITABLE FOR BOY
- girl; knd and gentle; handsome For sale by
AARON A. DEGRAW. 9i2 South street, ". Y.
CADDLE MARE FOR SALE.-Ay EXCELLENT LA
~ dy's Saddle Horse perfectly gentle and well broken
about lt hands high has been used entirely by lady
riding and driving Price $3.50.
CHAS L. MILLS No. "a Cedar street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

yxyANTED-A GOOD SECOND HAND SIX SEAT
w Rockaway. Address, stating price, q. D. c., Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

TOR SALE-TWO THOROUGHLY SEASONED AND
pefeciy sound Work Horses aged six and years.
height l6a hands color dark bay and well ched
last April $780, will be sold cheap the
NO further for them Address r. N A. box 1873 Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

DONY FOR SALE-A NORTH CAROLINA MARSH
i Pony 81 20 DID, sonnd in wind and limb; BILE
for ladys horse TO be seen at 81 Sydney place. Brook
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

pRooKLYN.-AN ACTIVE MAN AND GOOD SALES.
man, acquainted IN Brooklyn, have the exclusive
sae Of an artclen great merit Large numbers can be sold
during the Sanitary Fair. Apply to WILMOT CO., 26
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

TOR SALE-A VERY STYLISH GRAY HORSE LONG
tall l5 hands high eight years old perfectly gentle,
very stylish, and iro in three minutes Will be sold
very cheap. exchanged for good horse. Also
square box Road Wagon and Harness Will be sold sepa.
Columbia Sawmllls SedRwick street. Hamilton
ferry, South Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

@7E E0 PAYS BOARD AND TUITION IN COMMON
O.OV English. half year from Feb "a 10 July ar
Hudson River Irsstrts Caverach Columbia County. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

AT MANCHA BURNS. 364 CANAL STREET STU
dents receive practical instruction In Bookkeeping and
Arithmetic for s. quarter; Writing II lessons ST. Each
individual instruction. Separate for
ladies' Open day and evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A BETTER CHANCE THAN EVER BEFORE FOR
"A ladies gentlemen 10 dispose OF their on Wearing
Apparel Carpets Furniture, Jewery &c, at the original
California And Western Agency store. l6t Seventh avenue
mentioned places we guarantee TO- ray fifty per cent
than elsewhere must have the above mepioned
tices for supply markets Ladies and gentlemen
will not regret BY calling on or addressing a. HARRIS.
second streets where viii be dealt with your
satisfaction. Ladies waited upon by Mrs II. Harris.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

IyOR SALE-A HORSE, CART AND HARNESS. WILL
be sold cheap as the owner has no further for them
The cart and harness the horse sound and kind
single double harness Inquire of c. BURNS, Of
Tenth street and avenue A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17
COPARTNERsHIP.

A PARTNER WITH 5000 TO $500 wANTED-rN AN
"A extremely profitable business; good income guaran
secd ample security and full investigation. Address oppor
tunity, station Il.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

4 LADY WITH GOOD SOCIAL POSITION AND HIGH
city references win give instruction 70 few more
pills. their residences In the German French and Greek
German Literature and CONT ersation specal
". Address X X boz 100 Herald oflce.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

T JENKINS WILL SELL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
-. ~ 1864, Horses, Carriages, Wagons, Harness. Ban
Heta &c. auction sale
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A PARTNER wANTRD-wITH FROM 5000 TO $1,000
"A capital, take active part in exclusive Cash
Business already estabahed and paying large profits. APP
ply TO wM. SCOTT 500 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A MAGNIFICENT SEVEN OCTAVE ROSEWOOD PA
N noorte for sale at sacrifice; round corners over
strung bass all modern made 70 order for
viii sold for half s original Also Parlor and Cham.
Der Furniture Apply NJ l3 West Twenty third street. near
Girfh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A TrENrIoN.-AT TIE NEW STORE. III THIRD
n avenue. ladies and gentlemen Guaranteed 10
ceve the highest prices FOR each article Of Cast OF Wearing
Western markets Please remember and try q. MSH, 1l4
Third near Fourteenth street lady In attend
ance. Orders from Brooklyn and vicinity attended to-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A GREAT DEMAND FOR CLoTHING-LADIEs AND
"A gentlemen having any cast OF Clothing Furniture. Car
nets and Jcwcfy will receive the highest prices BY calling
on or addressing A. HARRIS ISL Third avenue between
Thirty eighth and Thirynnth streets Ladies attended "a
nv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

A DRUGGIST CAN SECURE HALF THE PROFITS
"A of store. Sales al present S. has been 90; be
decreased ~ per day Address Dr. Mott station New
York lost oilcc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

offs TO LET-WTTH STEAM POWER: ALSO FOR
~ sale an eight horse power Engine az 81 John street
BAILEY h HILL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-17

HANDSOMELY FURNISHED MODERN HIGH STOOP
II House to let from to 9months at sl2t month pos
session Immediate; delightful location, Mansfield place
FfyHrst street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues
car route. ADAMS CO., 1853 Broadway.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16

-. ..,ass and haa talked written and ss1Sd IN
,'.I, Ho. opposes LueoIn's var policy because that
,,,i,ul.r kind of var will not restore the Union. He
tbnks that war divessed Of barbarism would reunie
,be States. This Il about the only difference between
him and Lincoln We would certainly prefer him 10
Lincoln, because We have to sight, ii is better to have
A humane enemy than remorseless barbarian Bat
Mcclellan Wouldnot be available. he SCI mi TO be OPP
posed to Lincoln only siDglehne. He is not gen
era enough in his opposition. Besides all this, hoUehn
has shown oonclusively that he is not the man lei INC
Zines. He does not comprehend the struggle throuSn
which We are passing. he had ct one time 'ten
onportunty to end the war and snnihate the ABOLITION
n.rtv a. a snsls blow. When he was struck down
from command, he had but to say the word, az aia
,,r,, ould have followed him to Washington, SWEPT
IjrcoIn avav and inst He'd hin in supreme power
This would have been a revolutionary movement bt'
Il vould have been less criminal than she usuIpauoi
wAaeh Lincoln has been constantly practising IL Woua
have been the beet thing which could possibly have osf
don, for the North. But Mcclellan had neither ms
brain nor the nerve to tsks the step.
If an army hero is to be brought forward, let 1t o'
Busu. He can plead all the persecution al the hand
Of Lincoln that Mcclellan can Nay, more, for be Wa
/ atTuC K down ufSl. ne - = Va -
true, chivalrous soldier. He is the oay Federal Sse
sral Who has ever been at the head OF large army q
N, South for whom the southern people, solce;s ane
etz,ns, had any respect, Buell. fought for the Uhio.
bu, he fought armed N, n, and armed men clone. d.
soorpsd the idea of warning upon women and Chill
No, would be tolerate the burning of Louses the II D.
hing of hsn-rOOsts, or the stealing Of negroes Eel
,ius deuorting himself as a genuine, civilized soldier
Ia v.s thrown asS6y Lincoln early in the var II
military man to be run, thereforsi We upo1 'h
nomination OF Buel.
It's the sincere desire Of the Confederate a'ts iha
the authorities at Washington and Richmond may DE-
psced in position to commence negotiations lot peace
This cannot be d, ne go long as Lincoln if al the nsA'
Of Affairs at Washington. He has closed and sv'n hOe'
tba door sgaist even Overtures for PaCihsa1o' TAT
south stands ready to enter upon negotiations tor end
inn the war and upon that may be honorable An'
satisfactory to both sections. But this Is not IRON any
dread of subiugaiion at the hands of Lncor We DEFY
Ia powsr We know that he will 6ght us - org as p
IA in ,,e lit be the pleasure Of the North 10 Ta'HE
him there We will uubesitAtiDgy struggle on, kno"'os
that The desoaon w. iJh the is eDtsilug upon h'
county will be feli with ten fold more effect 'l The
Nor.h than in the South.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
OBITUARY..
Tle Hon. ] N. MASON.

Was drowned the 93rd July 1864 the 10th year OF his
age ROBERT, eldest ton Of Robert Heay Jr MddieeI Va
Thus has pleased God summon tuddenv from
our d who remarkable home and abroad Tor TIE
secnste snesS Of bis disposition the AM less tenor
OF his LIE Andt ths tears OF many friends he has way
"a yonths whose ebes, Industry and Character gave
lag p1ombe Of a life Of honorable usefulness.
me teachings OF pous mothers WIN faithful In
for cod as long life lasted the little connded 20 her
had nevs faded nom his memory and hope
the tua shei across bis mind to pAIs away ON III
world, Ia hs mothers God with him, Strengthening snd
consobog him
lis true MAI Robert Hard truth to realise ana
vnen 0t AZ nisn We do realise IT, the woe and
sorroS Is neaara'le Heavly falls this blow many but
more particularly upon the father who has been permitted
pass uo uehed through 30 battles aud skrmhes while The
apparent surrounded every safely, has been tah en-
may az Fho knew loved him here seeing vanity Of the
world ano EodJ hopes they stiye 70 think him Ia that
hek the Eeuis assistance In going there they nSJ
spsoe win MIN Az eternity Of hap eternity
hss's thai eny they have ever spent With him earth.
"oh friends Of my mortal years,
The trusted and the true,
fsare walking still tTo' the vale oftsars,
Bul 1 walt 10 welcome you.
DO forgetf Alb, no
For memory's golden chain
bhail bind my heart 70 the hearts below,
II they meet and touch again.
Each Ink is strong aud bright,
And loFts electric htme,
Flows freely d6En, Ike a ray Of llgh,,
To the world from which came.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
FROM GEORGIA.

AILiErA, August l6.-Ata late hour yesterday even.
ing the enemy Attempted to drive Ia pckets on the
centre. A.er sharp skrmish they were repulsed-
There was desutOry firing along the lines throughout
the night and to- day. Not few shells thrown into
the city had scrplnra quotations In Hebrew pasted en-
them.
Abby Of ths enemy's cavalry dashed into Decatur
tAis evening, and moved ID the direction Of Cobbs mill
small force of infantry il reported at Daca'ur. Their
actions indicate another cYemsnt on our right.
Lively SIX FINISHING is going on, on our centre, this
evening:
Everything looks brighter and more hopeful than al
any time since the siege.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
FROM THE NORTH.

PrTInBuIe, Aug. l6.-The Register has No,s
dAt,s o. III .l2h. Stanton telegrapns Dix thAt
ports the suat Is from the losion Of the anmuni-
t barge at City Poin were. killed, So; woUnid, l2s,
aud In. Sherman was knot king Atlsna topisces with
Al ii h,ls. The PIE correspond say the debris
vas i'm msdately clear away at City Pontprepsratory
tc erecting new iarves, IS, which were Destroyed
Tn 60 thou and barr Is OF smnurilo explt dsd des-
tfoyng warehouse 800 feet long, and many other build
in %, iucluci e q train CT cas-.
The rebels in tie TraDs-Aisassippl are said TO be
crossing to the cas- tids. Dick Taylor commands at
NJ Indian instead of S. D. Lee.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
EVENING WING

We shah publish, to-day, a. o'clock P. H., and
svsEy succeeding day Sundays e1oePtsd) at the came
hour, an evening edition Of the Wing. The Evening
Wing viii contain tie latest news by mail and telegraph,
up the hour Of going to press editorials local intel
KRence. &c. jy2O
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
: RUNAw IN JAIL.

WAS committed TO the Jail Of Powhatan
w county, on the 9Th Of Jans 1884, negro man named
J0B the properly Of Greed formerly OF Povhan but
shofe re'itence unknown The said negro about 20
years Of ago. and about feet inches hgh Of dark brown
complexion soully quilt hsd when conteda coat
and striped vest His forward,
property psy sharRss sad take hin suay or be VIII be dealt with
according 10 law, J. GOODS
iyie--Nsss snsrR Of Povhstsn County,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
&1SO0 REV ARD.

will pay $3.50 for the Appreciation and delivery 10 ne IN
Richmond or for securing aen that get em The following
slaves, 10 wit:
JoaDoN syelow man, about u years OH tolerAbe car
penter and blacksmith, sss raised ohrissnsburg Virginia.
LEWIS black man, b. cid, purchased
or Brodde nef hepaelson, o. JOSHUA, black, stout
Is old raised b. Walter Coes OF Psylyana county,
rather down ooE Very JACK, 10 years od
black AID sin, bought OF p J. Stern, OF Raleigh, JIM
black about 81 - raised In Maryland tall and
veIy likely WILLIAM broEn Skin boy, about " 70 years
old raised In nis city, owned By
agent at the Richmond snds DAnve depot ELIJAH, Of
complexion, about % raised Charlotte
and NO. cook; both Of his legs ssolen and at
time he le ssLLY muasto gil, ABOUT Is years od issed
10 oudon county; purchased Of NJ NJ Lee tall .Ider
with lang back hair HARRlEf or years old, akin
with Q bushy head Of hair.
They my in Lunenturs about the last OF June With
Wilson rsidng party pas the Of
them, 500 for any one OF them-
au3-fY l. IL sTOKEa-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16

0ST- "A Confederate Bond for 5000, dated
IL 1883 (uumber not reeosced issued to Also three
$50 bu drgd doll notes. (date and number not rCcoectei
nleret note5 has been collected 70 January 1864
The above taken destroyed ~ The enemy about "a ls
June LAST. A. A lass.
6-w6r 20
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
FROM PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Aug. lb.-Abol. six o'clock this even-
ing considerable musketry and csRnonsdng sprupg up
al slong the lires, and participated in by both
si1es. 1. was nothing more, however, than the die
charge Of wet gu1s and email arms by both parties,
az er the rain which passed over the city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
. TIE sLNKING OF TIE ALABAMA.

The following is a copy of Mr.. Mason's l,ttss Of
thanks to the of the yacht DserhC und, and the
reply of NJ. Lancaster:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16
No. "A Upper Seymour Street, /.

No. "A Upper Seymour Street,
POrtrasn Soar, London, Juae 81, 1861.
DEAR SIR-I received from Captain Semmes nj
SoushAmp on where had the pleasure to zee you yes
terday full report of the Efficient service rendered
under youf orders, by the officers aHd crew of your
yacht, the D scrhound, in rescuing him with thirteen
his oHcMs and twenty OF his crew from their
impending ists, after the losi of his ship
Captain Semmes reports that finding the Alabama
act Isl SINKING 10 had barely tune to despatca his
wounded 10 h1 OWn boats to the enemy's ship, when
the Alabama went down. aud that nothing was left 10
those who remained board but to throw themselves
in % tho sea- Their own boats absent there s<em.d 20
prospect Of relief when your yacht arrived in lhei
midst, and Jour boats we're launch d and he i'm e.
sively told me- that 10 this timely generous succor
he with Of bis officers and portion of his crew
Indebted for their safety. He further told me tia
on thi' arrival on board the yac.t every ca .e snd
kindness NeF0 extended 90 them which their exhausted
condition required sTea to supplying them with dry
clothing
am fully aware Of the noble and dsinerested eprit
which pro npted ycu to % to the rescue of the gala
crew Of the Alabama, and that can add nothing to
the recompense already received by you and those act.
you would bs done By yet you will permit me to thank
you and through you the captain, off ;ers and crew Of
the Dserhound, for ,hs signal Vice-and to say thai
in doirg So bu' anticipate the grateful sentiment OF
my country and the government of the Confederate
States
have the honor 10 be, dear sir most respectfully and
truly your obedient servant J NJ. Mason.
JOIN LAScAsrES, E'q., Hndley, Hall, Wigan.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-16

SUGAB, Molssses, DC.
~ 80 barrels low priced brown sugar
IL good 10 prime do
( do crushed do
do yellow grsnulsted do
800 pounds maple sugar
4barrels New Orleans kolassea
10 barrels prime cefes
For sale by
.aus-bt. ROBERT HoUGH