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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-01-23
Fancy Dress Sociable!

Tie Th-syjsn soc..ty vii! ho'd FANCY DRg'S So
CIAbLE for th- be.e 1t Of SELLERS Families aIWi n
iug;on Hail, Monday ming, Feb. st. TIE Old
Folks expected to attsnd. Every one 3 inv.; d
who Is willing to adopt PaIcy costume for tina SAKE i
enjoying pie asant evening, and assisting a NO rihy
cause. Nuns, Turks. Quakers Peasants, and in sho
every variety Of character will be represerteI MI
tary uniforms admissible.
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THE THasPIASs, on Monday night hap
. great and well deserved success. The
large hall was filed with the elite of our
city and tho spontaneous bursts Of sp-
plause were frequent ans emphatic. We
do not wish to iia,ter our young friends
too much, but will say that they certainly
did well much better than could possibly
be expected, considering the very limited
experience and the lack Of scenery
and "trappings' which go So far on the
stage in our large cities.
The Thespians may be considered as
one of the institutions Of the city-tf cir
hall will be more crowded next week, and
those who want seats must go early.
They offer Cor Monday Evenings bill
of fare, arepiton (hy requesU Of the fine
play of "Still Waters Run Deep, with
about the former cast; and the fine old
farce of "Teodles,' with the following
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-01-23

SEIEcr SChooL ALLEN opens = Sc
lect school at Mechanics Hall on Monday,
January 18th, lS6f She refers 10 z c.
Allen, C.ty Ban.
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TcoHnCsIcATKo.I

PuEn1onary Conspnpfson taTable Dlsedst ! :! :
A cARD-TO CONSERVATIVES.
The undersigned having been restored to health il a
few weeks, by q very simple remedy. after having suf
fered several years with severe lung affection and
that dread disease, ConsumP;on-is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means OF cure.
To all who desire it he will send copy OF tie pre-
scription used Gree OF charge with directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will find
sure cnrsfor CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BEsScHrIs Covsrs
Colds, The only object Of the advertiser in send
ing the prescription 10 to benefit the afflicted, aad
spread Information which he conceves TO be inv.i-
pable and he hope, every sufferer will try his
dy, as 1t will cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing.
Parties desir ing TIE prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, WILLIAMSBURG,
kints County,
Nsv;-sn New York.
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". LOUISA E.YEs, Rec. SEC.

Box NJ. 3 prepared b. Fall River Soldiers AID
Society contained sheets, l9 shirts pairs draw
ers , quilts, pillows, pillow et,e,, l. tJw-!s.
II pads, bundle linen rags.
MKs. f. A. KELLOGG, Pres.
MISS d. RICHARDSON, Sec
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EAtraVpd.

>HOA the subscriber, living n the town OF Rutland
Il about I'VE miles northeast Of Ottawa, in Septem-
her last, BAY MARE COLT, years old in spring
very snail white spot right bind foot liberal re,
ward viii be paid any ;erssn no will give Inform.
ties that will eaabs 10 said Colt Post cfes
address, 0ttawa, III, JOHN NeDERMoT
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The combination of ingredients in these pills are the
result Of 4 long and extensive practice. They are
mild in their Grafton and certain in correcting all
irregularities, Painful Mensruatons removing all OBJ
structons whether from cold or otherwise headache,
pain In the side, pa'pitatiens OF the heart, whites all
nervous affections, Mysteries fatigue pain in the back
and limbs &C. disturbed sleep, which arise from inter
ruptlons of nature.
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TO THE YOUNG OR OLD,

TO THE YOUNG OR Old,
Male Female,
II you have been suffering from habit INDUCED il by
TIE YOUTH or BOTH SEXES,
WHICH CAUSES so MANY ALARMING SYMPTOMS
II mnfts he,n for Narriagc,
And is the greatest evil which can hefall
NAN OR WOMAN.
Sec symptoms enumerated in Advertisement, and If
are sufferer,
Cut ont he A ivertis ement,
Aud SEMI for il at once.
Delays are dangerous
Ask for HelGnbold's.
Take other.
Cures guaranteed.
Be.eass Of .ouater6its ani limitations.
NaII andue irc,i lar
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OTTAWA ACADEMY.

WE offer all the advantages Of First. Glass Semi
w nary. Rare chance for Practical Book Keeping,
Ancient Modern. and High English Language, Philoso
ply. Chemistry, Surveying, Drawing, Painting and
Music Pour experienced Teachers Studon.a taken at
all times, and charged for Of the Certin.
Gates given to Teachers. Apparatus for Experiments.
Fall Term, II weeks opens August "a.
Winter Term, IA weeks, opens December Z.
Spring Term, IA wee3s, opens N arch %.
eend for Q Circular. - I'D. -1 g
Cook Glever's Block. Rooms enlarged. a
-. n. 1. ARNOLD, Principal =
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25O BEST PIANOS. $50
M. QUICKER,
Having removed TO his new warsrooms,
- West Houston Street, New FORK.
Takes great pleasure in calling N. attention OF the
public TO his New and Full Scale Octave
ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTES.
Containing all the modern improvements overstrung
Base French Grand Action Harp Pedal and fail Iron
Frame, from
$3.50 to $500.
VA GRAND PIANO TORTES,
Extra ensh, from
$475 to $3.50.
The great success attending NJ. bu- ker's New Scale
Piano Psrtes is Of itself sufficient guarantee fer
treir superiority. They only need TO tie heard 10 be.
universal faverites-
IA GRAND PIANO FORTES,
CFor which the Prize Medal was received e, III. last
American Institute Far,) ne ec=rs for s 100.
Mr.. Ducker's lieh-toned and Powerful
1RIOLOD EONS.
which received The First Priz. 1889 and 1850, and
likewise at tho last Fair he oFers al the following
low prices, varying from 500 to 1925.
These superior Instruments possess sufficient power
TO lead congregation OF 1000 person. in auy Church
All these instruments warranted be N ade Of
well seasoned materials and regulated in the style
y. B.-PTofsssOrs anI amateurs respectfully in
Yit.d to examine these superior Instruments.
novIi 4m
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SAPONIFIER,
Or Concentrated I've
FAMILY SOAP MAKING

MAR make. figh prices Soponf6er helps to reduce
w them 1t makes SOAP for fOIR cents pound
by asir your kitchen grease.
|" CAUTION! As spurious Lye. are offered
also, be careful and emily buy TIE PA TENTED articles
put up n IRON cans all shers being CountsrJeits,
PENSSYLVAEIA SALT MAYCFA CTCRLNG CO..
Philddeiphfd-Ho I27 Walnut Street
ftffsturG-|it att Street and Uuguesus Wau
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They work none but the best Eastern Oak TannoS
Leather, and n they buy all their goods from the
nnnufactur they are able to furnish the b :st Of
goods and sell at the lowest prices.
All work is warranted Our facilities for manu-
featuring Carriage ard buggy Harness are equal to
auy in the West and We sell them cheaper than tho
same articles can be oought in &aicago We use alss
the Erase Burns Patent new Buckle which pernitr
the trace straight through without bending oe
pulling against the bar ~ in the old buckle ~ We
tem, ana eur motto shall be quick sales and MALL
profits.
Give us call and We will warrant satisfaction.
BARTON MARKLE,
Near III. River bridge, second door nom Strawn 4
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NJ y L II I l., ID
In this city the 9th inst, by o. L-zvens, Esq
SIR, TagoPiLCs GRAS5sRH.S and MIS- SlE.H CouSTKY.
NAN, both OF Grand Rapids.
ID | +, d.
A; the resdence OF Jos. Boyd in Parn Ridge, La
Sale coUu;y the 1th inst, OF erysipe!a., WE. b.
NcN Han Of Ottawa aged abou; 50 years.
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MIS-. IahItha IOOdIes.. Mrs ?. Z. PRESCOTT
Itneeds but "half an eye" to see that with
such cast of the characters, there is
inf mite fun ahead.
Admission % cts Tickets for sale at
Ortons, f. Y. Griggs, and Firms Book
Stores
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Be.ea.s Of .ouaterHits and limitations.
Gall aud get q Circular.
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Walkers DRUG Store.

The subscriber Is receiving: -rge and careful!
selected stock OF articles -sIsy Kept ~ Druggists and
those who favor aigl u.k the patronage
that he 10 determined Re unGersoId by
he and will sell as CHEAP as any ether man"
All goods warranted =, represented, or Eoseyre
landed
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DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS

was the CONNIE cement Of in the treatment
Of those irregularities and distractions which have
consigned many to q PREMATURE GRAVE. No female
enjoy good health unless she il regular and When
obstruction takes place the general health be-
gins to decline.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-01-23
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S Pills

the most eectual remedy ever known for all COM
plants peculiar To all classes they .re in
valuable inducing ,cith certainty, periodical regu
id,ity. They known TO thousands, who have used
them different periods throughout the country, hav
ing the sanction - the most eminent PhysiciGns IN
america
Explicit directions stating uhsn hey should not
be used, with each bon-the Price one Dollar per
Bor containing from 50 TO GO Pills.
Pills sent by mail promptly, by remitting 10 the
Proprietor either Of the Agents in Ottawa. Sold
by Druggists generally.
RIB HUTCHISGs, ProPRETss,
20 Cedar ST.. New York
Yor sale IN Ottawa ty z. I. GRGGs ard D. WILkEk.
Per sale at manufacturers prices ~ LORD SMITH
p Chicago, III. Iapilo-Sj
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OTIAW uOLESALE MARKET.
Draw. Jan. %, 1864.
PL-u--winter wheat, 81. 5oa4 pr loo; spring "
extra, 80 5o4375; spring W hrc2.
Corn Asdi-: l.75a2 0Os pr 100.
HAe..-No. spriue .9asIOs, No .. SEC.
Corn-Old foI 55i5s. new, i5aSoC 80 lbs.
Oais--19c for - ibS.
E4rley-l 10 for As lbs
Rg.-g5c.
7Srzostv .>>ed-$2oo.
Ic-atoes- c. p. bush
kggS- 25c.
Sutisr- 2sa,2c.
L.as.-Greeu cts. kip Sc, calf loo
DrssssI Nogs- sis6. s according TO weight.
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ssEMPRESS.'7

The best adapetd and most conveniently arranged
Stove for burning Hesern Coat offered for sale.
Hundreds Of families, in Ottawa and vicinity, will
vouoh for this fact. They have also . and heavy
Stove for Wood and Coal, ealisd the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-01-23

This Stove ssnnothe eIceed. Besides the above cels
brAs-d Stoves, they have endless variety OF FIRST
CLASS COOK STO YES, all OF which are warran: Cd
give Perfect S1ttsaction and will sell them Chfapsr
than they haze trer been cod sod here.
They will sell . good Cook stoye for wood or coal
with furniture and trimmings complete, warranted 10
give satisfaction, for 3 and fro that TO $40. fheir
Assortm.ntof
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gsn,rsl Orders Ne. 10.
TO GOV. Smith.

seS that Congress has been loased TO allow you the
privilege Of exsDpting such State officers :" you may
deem necessary. l suppose is il not worth while to
make fuss about the eOnstituiionalty Of the lsW-sl
seems to be generally agreed to let the Con-
federate authorities let aside all constitution and al
law and have enc fair trial 1t is in this spirit
that We in the county are Iubmtirg 10 the depteda-
tons and rOSberiss Of GOVtrnmert naraad'rs. Trus
il the frs. instance in history Of Government de-
Hberutey and systematically pundsring its sWn friends
in DR. feret cs to the enemy.
Blu, - they condescend to recognise you whatl have
to suggest Is that there enough men in the State
over the military age, capable Of performing the duties
Of justices, Sherifs, cOnstabes, 81, The election OF
these officers takes place this spring. New, suppose
you give notice that you will not exempt any man under
90. on account Of holding any one Of these Offices.
A CoUSfRYMAN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
The Rrsnntinn Of the LAVE

I. need hardly be observed that the success OF the
te of Congress will depend largely upon the
PcOmPness VgOr and energy with which they are exc
euted Congress did its work boldly and faithfully, and
IA the Tax Act the Funding Act, and the Army Act,
provided far it in its power the means Of re-
dsemng the country from its financial embarrassment
and placing our armies upon footing that will make
them only nVineble in Defence but irresistible in
a. aulL
But with the passage of these laws, the power
OF Congress ceased and that Of the executive succeeded
Everything depends upon the energy and prompt
re with which that branch of theGovernmsnt does III
work. The War Department and the Treasury Depart
ment are now the two arms Of the Government. II
they lack strength, are helpless. II they fail to
eK.rs every muscle, the measures of Congress will lack
tbs vgor Of enforcement necessary their complete
suscssa The tar and collectors and the en-
rolling officers, have responsibility devolved upon
them second to that which attaches TO very few positions
in the Government IL depends mainly upon the heads
OF the Treasury and War Department. how this respon-
sbility will be met TIE business Of any department.
of the public SERVICE Through all its manifestations. il
generally performed in the spirit and manner Of the
chief officer Of the same. If he Is wanting in fidelity,
ia energy or system the influence Of the evil example
will pereOlate through all the aud channels Of
his Department II the heart sends out diseased blood
every artery and vein feels its morbfc influence and
the whole body becomes charged with disease. Il on
the other side the head of Departments exhibits in his
Osn conduct nas1ibilty Of principle, unrng industry
aud energy, system, hmnSSs and zeal, and holds all
bis subordnatss rigid accountability, the qualities
manifested by himself will reappeAr in those who Ac'
uader him. and impArt their vitAlzing and energiEng
Hu.ncs to every division and OfIhoOt of bis efhce
All eoncede that the legislation Of Congress is sum
cienily comprehensive and radical to place the whole
var making power Of ths country, in men and neADr'
ia the hands of the Executive IremArs nov TO bssesn
whether the opportunity Afforded by those who make
laws, will be actively, efficiently aud fully made use
Of, by those who administer them. Tbs President and
the heads Of Departments win take their places in bis
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27
AforHlR IssrASoE OF BUrLER's TYRAHSY-The

ASornIR INSTANCES OF BUTLERs TYRAENY-The
Petersburg Register says:
"A Miss Ellen Roar step daughter Of Capt. hcCsrrick,
of the Confederate Navy, residing with her mother in
Norfolk, where they o CO had considerable property,
but which is now listed for corscaon hearing hat her
step father was in Wilmington, his way to Earope,
made her escape from the enemy Ines to bid him fare
well. On returning from Wilmington she resided for
some weeks in Petersburg, and, after two Intellectual
attempts succeeded in returning TO Norfolk few weeks
ago. Thres days alter her arrival at home, she was
summoned before the "Beast" and went attended by
Father OKeeff. to whose church she belongs. Butler
questioned her ss to where she was and what she saw
while in the Oonfederat. Sat.e. She respectfully de-
cIincd snsw ring his questions. Upon which, he ansriiy
threatened that he I" would coon Conquer her stuo-
bornnoss" Father 0K.eifS here sinterlered, and in
formed Butler that il twas not ttubbonness but re-
gard for her promise TO observe eecrey on such mat
ters without gvl & which she could not pass through
the Confederate liDesa lie insutngly tod to mind
his En business and the drunken tyralt swore that
bt fore che passed from his hands she should be trans
parent enough to through her and enable him TO
custom house, and ordered to be fed on. bread and
water.
Two or three days aferwardr her mother, on apply
ing 10 see her, was info msd che transferred TO
Fortress Monroe Thither the distracted mother went,
and on her arrival there all the information the brutal
officials wou give that her daughter had lot the
Fortress A private soldier, with more humanity, moved
by the mother grief privately info med her taat Nj
Ellen had been sent 20 Fort McHenry at Blltimore.-
Mrs McCarck after her fruitless jour- ey to Fortress
Monroe, with much difficulty obtained permission from
the '.B ASH TO send change OF co.hing but he wcud
not allow any communication, verbal or written"
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GENERAL VALUABLE FARMS IN CHES-
- FEREELD HENRIJO, HANOVER AND sPOf5YLvANIA

Tor aAre.
land, VIZ:
LA me tract Of James River In Chestsrhd II niles
bsl5~ Richmond called ~BadSih, containing SO acres, OF
one-thrd land, ADd tE0irds In wood and
The Of he place amply tuneien for
The Of the pl1es- Price SS5 per acre.
"A land Ia said county, the Clover BIZ Pts
eAld Pea containing SIS The Improvements In
different valuable parcel Of excellent timber ON this
tact P.ice go per acre.
vAu1be Of lAni In Henileo, TIE ChekA-
holny, beoU Richmond, ariouing The lands Of
MsssnL De- p Trent and lt owned By
Gouldin contains 552 o. which there
ample supply timber for me buildings, though Lot
sood ye comfortable This justly regAreed mOs
iusble rssAe Pioe 81 per
an. called 30 In Hanover the Pa
muokey, adjoining he lands Of Jaogs Aeed DrWs Brock.
enbrOush and Others containing rs Of which about bali
open and onehA 10 original and secondary groEh The
udings it Of mach Vaae. Price IS
The and In spoy ania, the Telegraph roAi
miles fro Rfederckiburg containing 40 Aere recently
hrs Of Dr. Dick The buildings aough odd,
are Jet IA the uAn comfortable Price s30 per
These offered has a. The og figures meruned
above because wishes 70 sell them the neA few DAY
n nos sol within days they vii be with nAk
The 1854 paid BY the uTchAer To those IS
p,aed Invest In lands the iorgng excellent 0PPoru-
nEy.
felI-At GODDlN APPhRSON
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-27

In Me- York On ths aist lnstan kN 49, Sr,,.. -
uhsu NJ Moo -, and daughter Of the ts 49, of
Al her reslisncs, IN Hanover county, ~ - w
..-s,t,.odd vsarI Mis- LUCY T BOWLS Al, 49,,
Ew-Having many friends In hs stais q "0Ai As '-
papers vii please copy. - -, -.
A. o.ssr Lawn Amelia county, FEB 10 ADA, nAhs aAaSh'st
-, ,-.s n " ana Eien J. sluthAn, aged . HeakA
ttls che been enrnhed 70 We kes nt o. ~ pa
- snty days, when ne tns dloaa disease 81 shoePns
-h robbed o. their little ieSs we could
$500 10 Il TO eAkeL Les The light Of Heaven mantle
~ cred scene eye lock lovingly 10 eye e, lip SPEAK
a ~ et AoaFy age climbing childhood, and mAay sensn
an somAnly tenderness al bland softly and sSee 70
sn he heavenly sleht o. rule Ada could return
hover In vble audible Ptssenee over hAt oer ~.
utter some word Of ints igeneS though Ne may not
AhoP Rhts that would gNe The heart or hrti usmoe on
tuned 10 The melody Of heaeni -
cannot doubt that reasoned spirit would 70 ns
eshoag voice the eoasOllng words,
paf ents grisve nos for me-"
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FROM PARIS.
Correspondence N. Y. World.l
VIE PLOT AGAINST THE EMPEROR.


The wonderful plot against the Emparors lilo has
dwindled into affair Of extreme nsgni6cance. The
French papes of last week declare positively that had
been traced to MazzL This story ia proved to be
trely without foundation, and tie alir begins TO have
very much the appearance Of manufactured sensation.
lie Is now said thas the four formidable conspirators will
simply be tried for having Illegal weapons in their pos
session. All Of the parties belong 10 the class called
ooor devils" who could for consideration, be induced
TO play almost any part assigned 10 them. Three Of
them are Italians; the fourth who is described speak
ing French very we'll and being superior in education
tn the Others is strongly suspected Of being nos-
ehard ian ireverent Partisan designation for member
of The secret police day or two ago an effort was
made TO rcvye the a r by stating that the plot proved
to have more extensive iamfcaons than was at hrst
supposed but this cOntradicted the next day.
MACMILLAN.
Macmillan, Emperor of Mexico, We are told, Ia to
arrive in Paris during the first week in February, and
is 10 be received with all the hohoes due his impera
rank. cannot voueh for the truth oil the assertion
that the imperial purple is 10 be donned premature
IT, but must that it has rather improbable air
about it, for his imperial msesty elect will arrive In
Pars about the tune OF the most sgltated discussions OF
the Mexican expedition in tue French Corps Lgslsli
ar d may fnd it more convenient to be ino2gnito.
The EMPRESS.
l. is beginning 10 be the fashion, now tha. the Em-
press is just showing the 6rst of waning beauty
10 speak Of her mics possessing immense fund
Of wit, mind of superior order aud OF great cult
on II has Just been divuged that her msjestys Ia
vorite poets Lopez de Vega, Shakespeare Victor
Hugo and Alfred de busset During the skating par
ties it happened that the Empress fell more than once
the last day, having fallen several tines very spirited
bon mot is maliciously asoribed to her. Rising, or
rather being assisted to rise, she Exclaimed good.hu
moredly "Ah, well, mus. learn to do everything
it may be useful even 10 learn to fall"
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Farmeys and the Crop Prospects.

Accounts relative to farming prospects 9, with tns
important exception Of wheat Of the most grauiJps
and encouraging character. The dry winter aud "spei
of mild weather We have had Lave enabled the Armef'
to do more ploughing than for yeas past at 30 sy
period. In this particular, operations are ~ leA''
month aAsAl of lat year. Farmers will be abie' In
consequence to plant largely and with more mo
rough preparation, and tho advantage OF good s'ars
will be felt all through the growing season and reaDa'a
In ai ger products at its end We hear the best p0Ss
bic aecounta too, of the disposition If the farmers
They intend conhnng operations exclusively 70 tue n'
eeares of Hle and meaa to leave no stone snturned
10 produce the largest Smcuats possible sneer vac
promptnes of Ia,riotism, aud in the school oil AZ
hsy are learning the ucacesssomed lesson OF economy
and are pre1ared 10 put forth degree OF inSsry aud
energy never before employed. They are ienAoe eha'
every other interest depends them, and hal all 'her
nteresss are involved in the success OF the cause
With the forward coalition Of their work. win the
dsnosiou and purposes entertained aud with the favor
of bountifu Providence the next harvest VIII place ~
bsyond all fear Of want.
In connection with this subject publish the follow
inc finely and iudicio ~ order Of Gen. Lee:
HKAB'Rs Army NORTHERN VA
Janua y 70, 1854
GsnsrGl Orders Ne. 10.
In order 10 s9 I'D every facility aad 70
the farmers to prepare for planting the coming s'Aon
the ene Al commanding directs that particular atteDton
be given 10 the d e.ervscn of fencing aud the closing
Of roads through the flds which the owners may de
sre 10 cultivate The gap, in the enclosures Of such
seds which have been Haie by the army, viii De en-
closed by the nearest command, and Issase acroes
bam nv ner ons mounted or on foot aud BY vehicles.
viii be strictly prohibited. Travel will be confined to
the resVar roads CT the country a. far as practicable
Corps and division commanders will sec to the strict
enforcement Of this ordef and give TO iArme IN th'ir
vicinity all the assistance in their power.
The General comm aadiug is confident that il is only
Necessary to remind tie army Of the importance OF
suppv Of provisions for its aud thu OF the people,
10 ensure cheerful compliance BY al
" RE Ike, Gsul.