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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-12-03
Tax PAYERS, Notice.

Owing to the calling out of the militia of Kan.
sas, and other causes, failed to attend my tax
appointments 1 will therefore, be Mt the follow
ing places, OF he days designated, either in
person OF by deputy, Tor the purpose Of receiv,
ing taxes, viz:
Americas, Monday, December 5th
Agnes City, Tuesday, Z" 9th
Waterloo, lat Putnam's,) Wednesday, g 7th
Fremont. Thursday, d" 9Th
Elmendaro, lat Qciimby's.) Friday. 9th
Jackson, lat NeCsho Rapids,) sat Irday," 10th
No taxes will be rece we'd at my Office on the
allowed namad days. A p nalty of ten per cent
will be added to all taxes unpaid on the 18th day
of January, 1865.
&c. FRAKER, Co. Treas.
Emporia Lyon Co. Kansasl
November, Odd 1854. {
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with the science may comprehend them,
and be entertained. Those that are famil-
lar with the science will need no induce
meDt to renew their acquaintance with so
interesting theme.
Let all of our young friends not fail to
attend.
The first lecture will be delivered at the
Congregational church next Tuesday eve
ming, at half past six. Subject: History
of the Science of Astronomy.
e. c. MORSE
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District Court is progressing here, with
a very light Docket. which speaks well for
our county. The Court was trying, last
evening. some half dozen juveniles, for
mahciously stoniug, and breaking out the
glass and sash, of vacant house. We
hope this will prove lesson to young
America, as most of them need taking
down.
We see ID atceadence John Martin. OF
Topeka; A. s. Howard, of Cottonwood
Falls; G. H Lille, of Neosho Rapids F
G. Hunt. of Americas E H. Sanford, OF
Elm Creek R. T. Thompson, of Eldorado,
and Isaac Sharpe. OF Council Grove, with
the addition of our town coIps.
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Sheriff Sale.

James Streeter J State of Kansas, county of
VS. Chase, Fifth Judicial Dis
Augustus LathropS triet.
DY virtue of an order OF sale, to me direct
ID ed. issued out of the District Court of said
county, will,
ON SATURDAY, DECEAiBER I7ru, 1864,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A 81 and P.
NJ of said day, offer at public sale Mt the Court
House door in the town OF Cotton wood Fails,
in said county, to the highest bidder for cash in
hand ALI the right, title and interest of the said
defendeut in and to the following described real
estate.'tO wit: The southwest quarter of sec
ton fifteen (15,) and the north west quarter of
section twenty-five, (22.) both in township
twenty (20,) range eight 49,. Said real estate
levied upon a. the properly of Augustus Lathrop
and appraised at five hundred dollars
Given under my hand, at my Office in Cotton.
wood Falls, this 18th day of November, A D.
1864
362 A. S. WILLIAMS, Sheriff
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Notice.

4 LII persons interested in the estate of Joseph
"a Yeakley. deceased, are notified that prti-
ton has been fled in the Probate Court of Lyon
county. Kansas, asking for an nrAa" :, 80! :h .1
real estate of said licensed to pay t. e debts
against sal , estate, and that unless cause to the
contrary he shown the first day of he next
term of said Court, IL be held in Empora on
NJ ndsy. the , day of January. 1868. an order
will be made for he sale the whole. or 5 much
IF said real estate, as viii nay the debs of the
deceased JEFFERSON s. PIGNAN
362-GS $3.50 Administrator.
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DY virtue of an order of the Probate Court of
- Lyon County, Kansas. will,
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER nth. 1864,
at 10 O'Clock Il. IN. at the village of Hartford
Lyon County, Kansas, expose at public sale
and sell to the highest bidder for cash; all the
personal property of Mary Ann Bassett late of
Lyon County Kansas, deceased, consisting in
part Of beds, bedding, dry goods and wearing
apparel. and other articles
363-65 W.K NORBURY, Admir-
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tice

TOSEPH YEAKLEY died intestate, at Neosho
= Rapids, in the courty of Lyon AMI State of
Kansas, on the 4th day Of September a D. 1864,
leaving no known heirs. He was about IS years
of age, about feetand inches ugh, and. heavy
set supposed TO be native of Germany. Let
tiers of administration upon his estate, apprais-
ed ut one hundred and nine dollars and eight
cents, have been granted to the undersi gned by
the Probate Court OF Lyon county, Kansas, to
whom all persons interested may ma Ike applica-
ton JEFFERSON =. PIGMAN,
362-69 $500 Admir- of JOS. Yeakley, decd
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We heard one of the most patriotic and
eloquent sermons, on Sabbath evening last.
at the Congregational church. that we have
listened to for years; delivered by the Rev.
G. G. Morse. 1t was replete with histori-
cal and chronological facts, giving treason
and the rebellion its true character, il
Chaste aud eloquent language. That ser
mon is what we deRomnAte practical Chris
tianity. y
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Administrative Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
Y ninistlation upon the estate of Richard Miller
d. ,a-ed, having heen granted to tie undrrsign-
81 hv the lyon County Probate Chu"f, bearing
'lat- he 24h !ayo Sept, \. d. 1854, all persons
having claims egainstsaid estate are required to
exhibit them to said court for settlement within
be precladed from any benefit of such estat and if
said claims not exhibited within three years
from the date Of said letters they Will be forever
debarrrd. ESTHER MILLER
364-6i So Administrators.
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Lectures.

The undersigned hereby gives Office to
the citizens Of Emporia and vicinity that
he is proposing TO deliver course Of lee
lures this winter upon Astronomy.
1t will be the design of the lecturer TO
render the topics under discussion so sim
pie aud popular that those unacqnainted
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-12-03

P. H. Hunt has completed his ne" build
ing. and received large addition tq his
former atock, where he may be found At all
times really to wait uppn his humorous Gus
TONERS. In connection wiz hi- grocery
store. he hs- f'ted OPP Az ug seer -t',aa.
where the hung,g can refresh ghrir w-au-I
spirits, sui eel. tham-@-v-s VIII "a Bat
'Odobneg''i4u, Ar'h'an. Cuo4, refine Spa =
ish cigar 10 b. gnar3 W n. ei,v
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A CALL.

Those knowing themselves igaebisd TO-
the estate of E. D. B.ssett, deceased.
must make settlement and payment by the
first day of January next, or their notes and
accounts will be left IN the hands Of the
proper officer for collection.
Dec. 81. 1864. JOINT. H. HUNT.
Administrators.
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A raid was made upon our Office this week
by p. H. Hunt, armed with y can Of Peach
Marpalade. By a successful maueuver of
our Devil, the can was captured, a cspitu
lation soon followed, the Marmalade tested
and found to be of superior quality, its
taste and flavor ''exquisi,e;' our Devil
pronounced IL suparior 10 anything he had
tasted since he left TIE garden OF Ejeu. .,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-12-03

= No intervening Providence. there will bf
preaching at Humphreys School-house
next Wednesday evening; Thursday eve
ming, at Brother N. StrPhenson's. (Forest
Hill; Friday evening at J j Campb~ll's
Sunday, at IL O'Clock A. NJ. Al Emporia.
J II HAwLEY
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It wall be seen by an advertisement by
Morse lba, he viii commence, on Tues
evening next, course OF iectueres on
,Ironomy. We bespeak for Mr. M. full
ouse, aud tor the audience rich euter-
taiDment.
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Notice.

n ANIEL. o. SULLIVAN, of the State of hi
~ nois, will take notice that Jefferson S. Pig
man, of the coCnty of Lyon and State of Kansas.
did, on the 29th day of August, a. d. 1861 file
his petition In the District Court. within and for
the county of Lyon and State of Kan sas, against
the said Daniel o. Sullivan, defendant, setting
forth that the-said Daniel o. Sullivan did on
the 18th day of July, a. D. 1863, at Neosho
Rapids, in the county and State las aforesaid,
make his certain pronissory uote, Of that date,
whereby ne promised to pay TO the said JeffeT son
). Pigman or bearer the sum of SI25, in one year
from the date thereof which period has since
elapsed, yet the 81 Id defendant has not paid said
sum of money or any part thereof. and the said
j. >. Pigman, plaintiff, asks that judgment nIa y
De rendered against the said Daniel .. sullivan,
defendant, for the sum of Sl25, together with
interest thereon from the 18th day of July, 1864.
At the rate OF per c. Ut per aDuum, and costs
OF SUIT; nd the said Daniel o sullivan Is mott
hed that he Is required to appear and answer
said petition on or before the Goth day OF Janua-
~, A. ID 1865. JEFFERSON S. PIGMAN.
EmPoria, Kas Nov 9th, 1864.
362-68 $il.20 ATrET: NoYxs SPIcER. Clerk.
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Take Notice.

THE partnership heretofore existing between
L William Clapp and David 7 Morris, in the
Boot and Shoe business, has been dissolved by
mutual consent. All the business of the firm
will be settled by William Clapp, who con in
ues the business in all its branches, and those
knowing themselves indebted to the firm will
please call and settle at once
WILLIAM CLAPP.
Emporia, Nov l6, 1864 362-3w
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Our young trend. D Gilmore, of The
Leavenwurth Times. 10 hzTe visiting his nu-
merous friends Dawes high moral and So
cial qualities are d0'y appreciated, bu' from
his political procIivities aud associations,
has reos1ved the appeIlation of "little fraud
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-12-03

BIBLE SOCIETY The Lyon County Bi
BILE Society will hold its Annual Meeting at
the Methodist church. on Sunday evening,
18th inst. a iull report of the years pro-
ceediugs will be presented, and a collection
taken up to carry forward the QhisGsg
Society. All persons indie P'
ton, or otherwise. are >sted 70 settle
Immediately. Let the Deta general at
tendance of all interestedIn the Bible can Sc.
G. c. MORSE, Sec'y.
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Sheriff Sale.

Delos N Barnes) State of Kansas, County of
vs.. Chase, Fifth Judicial Dis
Reuben II. BURY trict
DY virtue of an order of sale to me directed
ID issued out of the District Court of said coun-
ty, will,
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, A. D. 1864,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A NJ and ?
o'clock P. NJ of that day offer at public sale. at
the Court House door in the town of Cottonwood
Falls, in said county, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, all the right, title add interest of
the said defendant in and to the following de-
scribed roai estate, to-wit TIE south west frac-
tional quarter of section thirty (30). township
,lred and forty seven and 4-l00 acres, Q474-IOO
ncres,) in said county of Chase, Stare OF Kansas
Said real estate levied upon as the property OF
Reuben II. Burr, and appraised at three hundred
dollars.
Given undsr my hand at office in Cottonwood
Falls, this 9Th day of November. A D. 1864
562 \. S. WILLIAMS, Sheriff
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CV Ek -; se,ety'aSe g. tti-o.
goods. pr wagon. a. his odd s,@u4 II
has every variety OF Fall ant Winter 900 ,
Of the latest styles. Hi, stock j. vel, ~
lected. and. embraces all the sIapl' articles
that every family must consume. The
wide awake politeRes7 Of our young friend
Dixon, cannot fail to please the most IA.
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See Wilcox 81 c. : new advertiseme ut
of the Army Ague Drops. Il is new
and invaluable remedy for fever and agua,
as the testimony of our highest officials
prove, from Lincoln down to Mcclellan
1t is not like the quack medicines of the
day, pauacea for every i'll, but sure and
speedy cure for fever aud ague
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Capt Bancroft has returned from the 100
days service, looking fine aud cheerful
We hope be will remain with Us, as the town
cannot run withou. his aid.
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Notice.

4 SEPARATION having taken place between
= myself and my wifi, Sarah a Flick, all
persons are hereby warned against harhoring or
trusting her on my account as | shall pay no
debt, or be respon 81 BILE for no obligations Of her
contracting, from this date H w flick
September 18Th. 1864 357-tf
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The funeral service of Cbas. V. Hyde
will be held in the Methodist church at IL
O'Clock to morrow Sunday morning.
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JOHN HAMMOND,
Carpenter and Joiner,

Keeps constantly on hand good quality of
SASH. DOORS AND BLINDS,
And offers them for gale to the pubic cheaper
than such articles have ever before been sold in
this market
Shop in the McElfresh building on CONNER
cial street aPr30 '64-ly
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ESTABLISHED IN 1851.
w. o. *. CONE, A. ]. REID,
SUCCESSORS TO W. o. K. CONE CO.,
WAR CLAIM AGENCY.
Id WRENCE. KANSAS.
CONE & REID.

Exclusive attention given to the collection of
Claims for Bounties. Indemnity for Damages,
Pensions, Horses lost in the Service Arrears. r.
regular Service, Irregular Accounts and Voueh-
era. Applications and claims for payne mt under
the above heads must be prepared correctly to
insure payment Three years experience in pre-
pairing and prosecuting claims before the Depart
meEt at Washington, and other Pay Departments
enable to much time and expense TO the
claimants. We advance money on all claims.
when parties are in actual need of it. Parties at
distance will receive fall ADVICE and instructions
respecting claims by sending as their name, ad-
dress, and the. nature of'taejr claim. Cash pad
tor Vouchers
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A load of Hungarian hay wanted at this
Office Immediately.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
FROM EUROPE.

PORTLAND, Nov. 22.-The steamer Mo-
ravian, Liverpool 10th, arrived here this
morning. "
The Danish lower house has adopted
the treaty of peace by large majority.
The Brazilian correspondence relative to
the seizure of the pirate Florida as pub
lished in the London Star denounces the
seizure and hopes America will repu-
date it. "a ..- .tt..,,...I ,s-t -.
At the banquet of the new Lord Mayor
at London Lord Palmerston made speech
in which on referring to the bloody war in
America he said he trusted the conflicting
parties would soon find it better to be re-
conciled than to fight, and that these dis
putes which have bedewed that CONT
nent with blood will be settled by ami
Gamble arrangement between themselves.
Great floods have occurred in Tuscany.
Enormous damage has also been suffered
at Florence by tremendous food.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
rht- EKLY PIONEER AND pEMo<R II
Iuscrview with jGen. Scot What he
,s.sog Says OF tho COntederHCy. SOL

.
New YoaK, Nov. 22.-Gen. Grant left
the city yesterday afternoon for the front;
by his request bic presence here was kept
as quiet as possible, aud though he was
at the serenade Of the Governor elect on
Saturday, NO mention was made of the
fact in the accounts of that affair Before
leaving the General called on Gen. Scott
and had an interesting conference. Gen.
Scott presented him with copy of his
autobiography, writing on the fly leaf
From the Oldest to the ablest General in
the world" To a gentleman in this city,
General Grant said on Sunday "the Con-
federacy is mere shell, l know it, am
sure of it. 1t is hollow shell, and Sher-
man will prove it to you." -a... .
The calm, modest consciousness of
power with which this was said, more
than the words themselves conveyed to
his visitor conviction OF the truth of the
Generals remarks. .... ...fa a.. q.
In answer to question, whether in lis
opinion ninety days would bring the end,
he said, with grim smile, am not a
ninety day man, but We shall see what
will happen in six MONTHS
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
3 FROM SnERIDAN'S ARMY.
gsariy's Iain Force Wtihdra syn from
Shenandoah Valley.

Shenandoah valley.
New YoRK, Nov. 2I.-The JForll's
correspondent with Sheridan contradicts
the report that Early has abandoned the
Valley. He is still at New Market.
1t is reported that Capt. Brain with
sixty men had q fight with Mosby on the
10th, and was whipped. No particulars.
New YORK, Nov. %. Though Gen.
Early's main force has been withdrawn far
up the Shenandoah Valley he has left
some small outstanding detachments of
cavalry lower down, apparently for the
purpose of concealing his design, and re-
connotering in front of Sheridan's forces.
Some of Gen. Powell's cavalry encoun-
tered one of those parties in Luray Valley
Thursday and drove them through Front
Royal. On the same day Union recon i.
noisance in the vicinity of Berryville, re-
suited in meeting small body of rebels,
and making prisoners of some of them.
New YoRK, Nov. 22.-It appears the
disaster to Brasher's Independent Scouts
near Winchester a few days since happen
ed thus: Brasher had sixty-two men, and
capturing two of Mosby 3 men, he was in
formed that there was a small party Just
ahead. Brasher with one of his men re-
conuoitered, and met a small party re-
turning to his main body. He charged
upon the guerillas, and was driving them,
and just after passing cross road, Mosby
at the head of about 200 men pounced
upon the scouts hemming them in on a
lane where twenty-five of them were kill
ed and the remainder captured. ,l
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25

rhe War I'm Japan...Mcxlcan News
--.Recrujsiu& In Sau Franeiseo.

SAN FRANorsco, Nov. l9-Of}icial ad-
vices from Youkakama OF October 2Sth,
confirm the report of the opening of the
japanese Inland Sea by the allied feet.
The engagement was brief the allies los
ing IL killed and 81 wounded. Japanese
lost from 200 to 800 killed aud wounded.
The steamer Taeking, chartered by
Minister Pruyn, to accompany the fleet
representing the United States, did good
execution with her S2-pound Parrot gun.
She was afterwards sold to the japanese
government for $10S, 900. The indemnity
to the Americans is expected to reach
100000. The commissioners OF the al
lies were to meet the japanese officials at
kanagawa, October 10Th, to adjust the
amount of indemnify to various parties
The forts are to be dismantled and por-
ton of the fleet will remain to see that
the Tsposin keeps bis promise. 1t is be-
ileved that the general Government will
henceforth be able to keep the unruly no
bles in check.
Late advices from the Mexican coast
represent the people as divided, and the
French gaining ground Manzaillo will
soon be occupied by the French.
The Governor has issued proclamation
calling for another regiment of California
volunteers, in accordance with arequisition
of the War Department, to be used to
garrison the harb0r defenses. Recruiting
in San Francisco to fill up old regiments
goes on bravely.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
FROM WASHINGTON.
Cabinet KumOrS EXplOded..-YOung
America in the Cabinet...Panic
In Richm Ond.

Cabinet Kumors ExplOded..-YOung
America in the Cabinet...Panic
In Richmond.
NEW York, Nov. 21.-The Iyibune's
Washington special says Seward and
Welles are at variance again about the
capture of the Florida. Secretary Stan
ton is again seriously indisposed.
There was rumor current Saturday at
City Point that Petersburg was being evac-
.uated. .-.l ....
NRw YORK, Nov. % The Tribune's
special from Washington says Secretary
Stanton is again at bis cffice to-day. He
has no idea Of leaving the cabinet. -,
Mr.. Lincoln in forming his new cabinet
will regard Young America.
The reported death of Gen Candy is
feared at the War Department to be too
true. 4,e.. ..,.,t,... ...... T .,s..,.
Gen. Rawlings, Grants Chief of Staff,
telegraphs that there is a great panic in
Richmond. concerning Shermans move
ment. .....-.
The 18th corps has been abolished, and
Gen. Emory ordered to report to the Mill
tary District Of the Mississippi.
There is no variance between Secreta-
ries Welles and Seward on the Florida af-
fair. Secretary Welles justi6es the act,
Seward is hunting up authorities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The United
States Court of Claims opened yesterday
but adjourned over till December. Only
Judge Swain was present. ,t
" Judge Catron, of the U. s. Supreme
Court, writes from Nashville, II wOn't be
able to be in the city at the opening of
the Court"
The South Carolina Commissioners will
commence leasing cotton plantations for
the ensuing year at Hilton Head Decem-
Der 4th.
The Times Washington correspondent
pronounces the story of an interview be-
tween the French Minister and Secretary
Seward canard. i..
Gov. Norton, of Indiana, arrived in
Washington to-day and had an interview
with the President.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 2O.-The Key West
correspondence of the Herald, dated the
18th, states that rebel steamer with 400
bales of cotton on board is blockaded up
the Swanee River by our boats, and an
other up Crystal River.
The Freenaan;s Journal has been ex-
cluded from Key West and that depart
ment by Gen. Newton.
Rebel papers state that an immense
feet of transports has arrived at Mobile
Bay.
The reported capture Of Morgansia by
Buckner is again asserted by the rebels,
but dates of the 7th inst, two weeks after
the reported capture, received in New
York, make no mention of it.
Many Union prisoners have been sent
to Camp Lauren, near Savannah.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
AnTLE STEALING RAID INTO
MARYLAND.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-At 3 O'Clock
on Tuesday morning force of about forty
rebels was discovered crossing from the
Maryland side of the Potomac into Vir..
ginia, above Edwards Ferry, having with
them some fifteen cattle. They are said
to have crossed in the night.
The Provost Marshal of Montgomery
county, as soon as be was informed of the
matter made inquiry and is led to believe
there is concerted horse and cattle steal
ing movement into Maryland going on by
Moshy's and other guerilla bands. This
troop was led by Harry Gilmore, who left
note nailed to the wall of building an
nouncing that this present raid is only
forerunner of what is to come.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
STORY OF A REFUGRE.

New York, Nov. % The Herald
prints lengthy report of the experience
of Northern merchant in Georgia for the
past three years, and who has lately es-
capped from the South.
he gives an interesting statement re-
garding the difficulties Of trade in the
South in consequence of the stringency of
the blockade and the worthlessness of the
rebel currency, and the dissatisfaction of
the people with the administration of jeff.
Davis, and the importance of Augusta,
Columbus, Wilmington and Macon, aid
the condition of the country through which
Sherman is now marching.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1864-11-25
GRANTS ARMY.

PAlLADRLPHIA, Nov. 81 The Enquirer
has the following: 1t is reported from
Buffers headquarters, that on the 18th the
rebels captured part of the picket line
between the James and Appomatox, num-
bering 80 men.
News from City Point reports the re-
taking the picket line.