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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
EincoIa's Course,

It would naturally be supposed tina
The United States Government in or
der to secure the return Of secedet
States to the Union, which they lant
endeayored in vain to coeree for three
wears, would have offered strong IN
aucemerts to attain that end. o.
The contrary the inducements helt
forth have been the most wonderful
that were ever presented to a reason
ing and rejecting people, seeking dis
thrallnent from a tyrannlcal and op-
pressive government. DID their Ad-
ninistration in the depths of It's IA
naticism and blind zeal, foresee thu
results Of its acts and without regaro
to reason, endeavor TO compel, by
threats and dread of consequences
,liose whom their vast numbers nel
boastings have been able to induce tc
succumb and bend the knee to tho
mythical prestige of Union2 O.
rather did it not weigh we'll the case
and purposely act in q manner which
would be especially.repulsive TO free
people and particularly so to the peo-
pie of the chivalrous South ? We
are persuaded Of The latter, from the
fact that the acts of the Dictator at
Washington are everywhere conceded
TO be such rs President Davis would
have counseled had he been permitted
to map out the course to be pursued
by the Yankee Administration. In
addition to other acts they have late
~ placed in an important position
Beast Butler, who has not only been
outlawed by the Confederacy but
whose course at New Orleans has been
condemned by the whole civilized
world. Not content with attempting to
release from bondage those whom Ho
ly Writ testiies to have been subjec-
ted to seryitude for an allwise purpose
by just Creator, they, in their NOR
bid attempts to re-organlze State
Governments in parts of States in
their possession, have admitted to an
equality in con rention those same peo-
Die doomed By the same Omnipotent
Power to perpetual inferiority. They
do not desire lis to remain III orrather
TO return to the Union as equals, far
otherwise, it must be as interiors.
The sembIance of equality may besxe~
tanned by the attempt TO organize
Safe Governments, but in the con-
ventions for this purpose Yankee sol
diery and negroes predoFlinate, which
sufficiently demonstrates that i is for
gaining an important point IN subject
Ing the South to the worst possible
They would rala Us at
home with the despicable off securing
Of the earth and require us to max
yeagly pilsrimases TO Washington TO
worship at the Shrine Of Lincoln.
No fear is felt Of such 2 result be-
ing accomplished, bnt like other acts
Of the same power, it has but made
those who have thus long successfully
AGAINST usurpation and ~
ganny, the more determined to be free.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
War News,

The news received during the pas
week from the different military De
partments is of the most cheering
! character. At each attempted adj
vance OF the enemy upon our lines
they were boldly confronted by on
forces, and driven back with severe
loss in the direction from whence the,
came
On Sunday last the Yankees at
tempted another onward movement to-
wards Richmond, and came as far al
Dispatch Station on the York Rive
/ Railroad, II miles cast Of the city
/ After arriving at that point, and find.
ing lie road rather impracticable, they
rctraced their steps III the direction O
White Oak Swamp, where they drew
up in line Of battle. They were there
met by u portion Of Gen. Hutton,
Hcommand. who threw few shells into
their midst; causing them to decamI
in the direction Of williamsburg, from
which place they advanced.
From Tennessee we learn that Gen
Longstreet still has his headquarters
at Morristown. The railroad is now
gopen TO within Is miles of Knoxville
Gen. Martins cavalry, on the 9Th,
drove in the enemy's pickets and cap
turcd one caisson and a few wagons
within ( miles OF Knoxville.
From Gen. Lees official dispatch
we are informed that the enemy re-
crossed the river on Saturday night
last They left II killed and 46 pris-
oners in our hands. Our loss, 4 killed
and u wounded.
The Richmond Dispatch Of Yester-
day states that 'sparties from the Ar
nay Of Northern Virginia report that
an advance CT the enemyis contempla-
ted; end that preparations have been
made to receive them. Our army was
in line of battle yesterday, awaiting
the enemy's movements"
The expedition of Gen. Rosser to
Hardy County has pr owed decided
success. and reflects great on the
officers and soldiers of his command.
On the 30th ultimo, Gen. Rosser
captured a train Of SO wagons loaded
with commissary stores and forage, on
the way from New Creek to Peters
burg; also 300 mules and 20 prisoners.
Our loss, 25 killed and wounded.
On the I'd instant, Gen. Rosser des-
troyed the bridges over Patterson's
Greek, and roth branch of the Poto
mac, and canal, and captured 40 pris-
oners.
One hundred and seventy prisoners,
IS wagons loaded with sugar, coffee,
molasses, picked pork, -four, corn and
oats, 400 horses and mules, 1900 head
Of cattle and 500 head Of sheep. have
been brought of.
We understand that one section Of
McClanahan's Battery, under COM
mand Of 1t. Carter Berkeley, Of staun
ten, played a very conspicuous part in
the above captures.
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E'The Yankees are becoming FESTIVE
under the onerous burden oftaxation placed
on their backs By the Lincoln Government.
The tax law Of July /, 1862, ievies a
heavy exercise duty on the manufacture OF
spirits, ale, beer aad porter cxacts licen-
ses varying from $40 to $500 for most
kinds Of business; leyies specific or od I'd.
forens duties on manufactures generally !:
fixes taxes on yachts, carriages, Billiard IA
bles, gold and silver plate, Slaughtered cat
tie, hogs and sheep, advertisements, patent
medicines, perfumery and playing cards;
exacts fixed per cent age on the gross re-
celpts Of all railroads, steamboats, aud ferry
boats and three per cent duty on the d.
yidends and interest Of railroad bonds. bank
stock, stock of insurance and trust compa-
MES, and deposits Of savings bsuks; taxes
passports and the salaries Of United States
officers lays q duty Of three per cent on
all incomes Of over SIX hundred dollars Der.
year, and requires stamps Of different
amounts to be affixed to all checks, drafts,
bills Of Iading, bills Of exchange, notes,
bonds, mortgages, telegraus, express pack
ages, Insurance policies, leases, powers Of.
attorney, protests, probates Of wills. ware,
house receipts, Sc. Lagacies and inher-
tancca are also taxed according TO the &C.
greea Of consan guinisy Of the heirs - Sen
tine}
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
THE AGE.

The first number of the Age, the
prospectus of which appears in anoth-
or column, has found its way to oul
table. The following are It's contents
Traits of the Age Our Rancoroua
Cousins The House of Commons
After the Battle /; Chapter on Land
ladies A Death Bed Promise Phe-
nomena of Missing Friends Friends
Smiths Revised English Grammar
Unctnous Memories Woo1u ich Ar
senal and its Manufacturing Estab-
]iahlnents; Editors Table /; Literary
Iiscellanies.
We are fast becoming q free people
not only from Yankee tyranny but
qankee literature. The Age assists
in forcing this conclusion. Established
in these warlike times it is worthy Of
the palmiest days Of peace. We com
mend it to the favorable consideration
of Southern people on the ground Of
merit, and wish it and all other SINH
lar undertakings tending to cultivate
a healthy literary taste in the Confed-
eracy the greatest success.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

A Singular Decisions and Coincidence
Judge Barnard Of Now York, has deci-
ded an interesting case, pending for tie
last eight months. Il is thus reported ia
the New York papers
4 heabus corpus was sued out on petit
thin Of Theodore Lee, formerly Of Virgin
ia, and cousin Of the celebrated rebel Gem
eral Robert Z. Lee, to obtain the custody
Of his child, John Grigg Lee, aged six and
half years. Itappears that the child had
been forcibly taken from the custody Of the
father, in Philadelphia, by the mother, with
the assistance Of Col. Samuel Morton. for
merly Assistant Secretary Estate ef New
lofk, 10 the month Of April last. The
custody Of The child had been awarded to
the father uader a. writ Of habeas corpus
two years and nine months previously.
Judge Barnard decieed in favor of the
husband on the ground that under the
common law the father was entitled to the
custody Of the child. and that under the
statutes Of later years the stern principal
OF common law were changed SO as Is as
sign the charge Of offspring. ia cases like
the present, into such hands as would be
best for its welfare.
The respondent is a lady Of great per-
sonal attractions, and the daughter Of a
Philadelphia millionaire, J. Gregg, from
whom she receives $4,000 per anuum for.
her personal support
by singular coincidence, it seems that
while her husband is cousin 10 the reLal
Gen. Lee, she is herself the cousin Of the
Union Gen. Mcclellan, and that at the
time both these Generals were desperately
fighting at Antietam they were desperately
engaged IN suit at a court Of law for the
custody Of the offspring Nothing but H.
compatibility oftomper is alleged fer the
separation Of the parties,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

IMPORTANT DECISION. The last Fayette-
vile Observer contains the first deeision
that we have heard Of under the law of
Congress conscribing the principals, who
had hired substitutes, made by Judge
French. at Lumberton. on Friday last, in a
case of habeas corpus from Moore county,
It affirms the constitutionality of the law
and remands the applicant to the custody Of
the Enrolling Officer. It appears to be
sustained by the analogous discisions of the
biggest Courts of this State ana Of the United
States.
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HEADQUARTERS yAL1Ey p1sTRIcr.
LinYill'i C,r1al No. % leo

NSP EClAL ORDERS, Nc. 49,
= barring been reported to the General Ccr1
J. handing that the Officers and Agents of the
Subsistence Department Of this District are ma
bic to procure the supplies inperatively REQUIRED
for the army, by purchase, because spectators
are in the market paying higher prices than
those fix by TIE Government Commissioners
and sending such supplies out of the District to
be sold again, il Is ordered that the Comuissa.-
ries Of Subsistence At lew Market Harrisonijurg
Stanton and Lexington, and those on duty with
the command in the field, do imp eSs for the use
OF TIE army al! the nocesSaries of subsistence
found in the hands representations, OF which ave
been sod TO spectators. though not delivered,
to be sent ont OF the District and by the term
SPECTATOR IS meant any who buys 3 sell again
snd any one in this Military District IA akiiC Al :.
iegee purchases for private eonsuulption. or fer
the use of the pocr or soldiers fa4off;ee IN Other
DISTRICTS Tor the use OF Railroad emrIovees sr
Government contractors will net be perluitse d To
remove supplies from this District ereept h, s5e
cIai orders from these Headquarters or from The
War Department, and the Co1nmissarv of;iea,r
and agents, named in this order will sec that no
such purchases are carried into effect By the con-
tracing parties
This order is not intended to apply to nscessa-
rles IN the hands OF producers IN transitu 10 osr-
ket, which have not been sold or ENGAGED ~ he
sold before or on their arrival at market BY COR
mand of
Brig. Gen. J. D. IMB0DEN, Comm
e. W McPHAIL, Lieut.. & i. D G
. Dec. lift.
NOTICE TO THE CREDIToRS. 0p 1Irr
In + PATTERSON, decd Ali persona Lyrino
claims against the estate Of Aiexander Patterson.
decd, either as individual or as partner of tins
late firm OF Shaw and Patterson. or Of any Other
Character, will report the same to me at S,ustan
properly authenticated for payment. A II those
indebted to his estate viii please come forward
without delay and make settlement. 1t is desira-
Die to have all claims for against the estate 70
eHapse me to ascertain the liabilities.
III, PECK. sheriff nf 4
and as such 4 d-'r OF A. Patterson, decd.
Oct. l6 If
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REMOVAL.

We have removed our Office to the
old Bell Tavern buildings, on New
Court House Street, one door east Of
the Provost MarshalPs Office, Cup
stairs) where we will be pleased to see
cnr old friends.
We are prepared to DO .ioI>-work IN
the neatestlnanner aud witjl dispatch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
EENNOLDS' PILLS.

We learn the Formula or Recipe for
making the pills compounded by DR..
I. Rennolds, decd, is in the possession
Of DR.. Fuqua, Of this place. Persons
wishing to use them can be furnished
by calling upon him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

I'm another co'';amn will be
found the notice of the sale Of person
al property, at Jordan's White Sui
phur Springs; near Winchester, on
Monday, February 22nd. Those in
need Of articles mentioned can procure
them there as the sale will certainly
take place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

4 Kentucky colonel informs the Dalton
Confederate that parties who have recently
come from Kentucky, represent that vast
change has taken place among the people
of that State, in reference to the war-that
"a large number Of citizens, formerly OPP
osed to the Southern movement for sepa-
ration and independence, have changed
their views, and the Southern cause is
stronger tLan it ever was, and getting
stronger every day.
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JEFFERSON DAVIS.


MlLD WINTER IN GEEAT BRITAIN. On
Christmas Day, IA the noighborhood Of Ex
erter. Eng prilprosss, ripe wild straaber-
rles: and number Of spring and summer
wild flowers we're gathered in the hedge
rows. Tho season is astonishingly mild in
Devonshiro The Kings county QreIand)
Chronicle, Of Christmas Day. says:
We have seen this week bouquet of
wild flowers, continuing some. dozen speci
mems of daisies, buttereaps, cranesbill, and
primroses, the latter with allthe perfume
of spring This, VIC believe is almost I'M
precedeited aud testifies tothe genial mild
ness OF the present winter in . remarkable
manner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

The CAVALRY in Mississippi has been d.
vided into two parts; all north Of Grenada
and in West Tennessee is under cammand
Of Major General Forrest; all south of an
imaginary line running through Grenada
east end west and in Louisiana, is under
command of Major Generals. D. Lee
General FORESTS headquarters will be at
Como, in Panolo county, and General Lees
at Jackson.
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Staunton, May II, 1853.
GupPLIESFOR SOLDIERS

A CAR will leave Stanton every Friday morn
n ing, to convey such .upplics persons may
desire to send to their friends IN the army in
charge of reliable person. who will see To the u
delivery at convenient point. Packages should
be delivered (plauiy marked) CA Thur sday :.
evening. Those who wish deliver package. at
hShorsvile and Wayuesboro', which will also be
taken. Ii. NJ. BELL,
NOV. 20, '6S-tf Mag d q. NJ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

A cynical fellow, who can't muster the
cash for sleigh ride, publishes the follow
ing recipe for It's sensations: 'sSlt in the
hall in your night clothes, with both doors
open SO that you can get a good draft-your
feet in pail Of ice water drop the front
door key down your back-hold an icicle
| in one hand and ring the teabell with tho
ether lie says, you can'ttell the differ
ence with your eyes shut. and it is a great
| deal cheaper"
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LIEUT.. GEN. Polk has issued an order in
his Department which will prevent trayelin 6
through our lines, and trading with the
Yankee enemy.
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GLASS FACTORY.

4 glass factory has been established in
Columbus, Ca, under favorable auspices.
This we believe is iu5 the second il the
Confederacy the othor being ia Richmond
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1850 ~ TON The Partnership hereto
- tore existing between A.. AZ Bruce ( H. n
Peck Il the aGcton business is this day dissolge ed
by mutual consent
ianuaTs lst, 1861. A III. BREGE,
Feb l2-2ts Ii II. PECK.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

Colonel Crozes, long known and distin-
gushod as Civil Engineer in this, State,
died on Friday last, at the residence Of his
son III law. DIR G S Mills, near Richmond.
The Blue Ridge Tunnel was exeayated
under his superintendence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
M LAIR Il Z HE'D

On the 28th of January by the Rev. G Beard,
Mr.. JOEL Y WHEELER an Mrs. MARGRET A
PATTERSON.
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The flag Of truce boat brought some dis
patches to ouy Government il answer 10 il
qairies. respecting The treatment If priaon-
ers il the eaeny s hands, and letters from
individuals
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S4EsEX CLOTH

4 FEW PIECES OF ALL WOOL DRABAND
n GREY CLOTH for sale by
DAVIS KAYSER.
ALSO % SACKS OF SALT,
December lift
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N y w S D " G S.

'fCAI.I Me NOT BACK FROM THE
ECHOLESS SHORE
In answer TO Rock me to Sleep by
the author and composer Of ..Ghen
this cruel war is over" PaIcn $l,50
IT'S THE MARCH OK THE SOUTH
EIsN MhN.'
From Scotch AielodY. parcE / so
emo ONE no love"
BY W H. Harvey. PRIcs 81 30
TF1DE Owe HILF O r 2,
GEO pyEE s GO Richmond Va.
Publishers
Tusg, L'UB1EsEgED.
complete
GRAMMAR
or TIE
IA p p rs no,
May be had at all BOOKSTORES
- I ice Three Dollars. onethird Of to the
GEORGE DUNN & co.
January p, loS4-ev Eiolmand, Va
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PRISONERS Seventy mine prisoners
captured at Williamsport, arrived here
ON TUESDAY last.
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Change of Commanders.

The management Of the Department Of
Southwest Virginia, under command o
Maj Gen Sam Jones, has been c anged. =
TIE President has relieved Gen Jones and
assigned Maj Gen John G Breckenridge
to the command Of the department in ques-
ton.
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FlJRNI TIL AE.
.ATI ppD T2.,rIlrnrGn

a ny one desiring as an Apprentice sprightIy
a Boy, thirteen years Of age, to be bound till
hes q years DID, for his yictnals and clothes. and
twelve months schooling can be accommodated.
Apply to the subscriber near West View
Feb l2---2t : ! = '7N''
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.AecaprAB BE GIrT. Mrs. Gen. r Z Lee
recently presented 3 pairs Of gloves, made
with her own hands. to detail Of men from
the SD regiment n G. troops, engaged in
re building the plank road, near Orange
Court House, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

A Rvmoa.-It is reported That Gen FL
z,y is to be ordered to the field, Gen. Win
der to succeed Ezey and Brig Gen. J. II
Kemper to succeed Wiader-so says q
Richmond correspondent Of Q Southern pa
per-
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= ItINIIfTIVt5UI q
gsa~ Editors friendly to the MESSENGER vii
publish this notice.

OFFICE VA. CENTRAL. RAILR0AD,l
Richmond, Jan. IL. 1854,
ENaAEGE Of Schedule--On and after Friday
~ January 18TH 1864 the Mail and Passenger
Train will leave Richmond daily for Stanton and
intermediate points at clock A. NJ. Returning
will leays stanton at As A " aud arrive in Rich
mond at7 O'Clock M,
Tie Accommodation train between Richmond
and Go'donsyille is discontinued until further no.
III ID WHITC0MB. Gent Snpt.
Tsn4 1894
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October S0--tg.
Eo,.ce 10 Persons Holding Substitute

u. a - - 81 II: 9-szS
NO are hereby notified pursuant 70 lass Il.
j deg from the Conscript EUr'eu, 20 }efr -
your substitute papers at o,ce to this Office TO *
forwarded TO Richmond, there 70 be exsrliz g
Tor the purpose OF detecting parties engaged lie
SIGNING fraudulent substitute papers.
QEs.A receipt asd protection paper will be civ
en- for these papers until they are returned
j. :. BYE9S, Gait
EGrolling Office tor 9TH Conel Ui.,t
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Gold and s8igyas.

FESHE undersigned ere DESTROYS of PURCHASING
Z every Thing in the eating tine, Meats, yegeta
bles &c. for which they viii pay fair prices in
gold AND SILVER. CAL at the Virginia Hotel
Staunton Va,
SMITH & BEARD.
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NJ Z have this day entered into Copartner.Aie
~ t2r tie purpoTe OF conducting the II Ell CAM
TILE BCSI;,s,SS in the Town OF Stauntcn, us-
der the style and fires Of p j. d J +. Hoge.
" solicit the patronage or our friends and So
public generally.
j. B. H0GE-
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c10UTEfE29tg Literary Messenger
- scription price 5lGa ,sar, from and after this
date
In the September number we notified on, sub
scrihers that, for the ensuing year, 1854 would
be compelled to raise the subscription price of the
MESSENGER to S. Upon making Ca cuaton Of
the cost to publish next year, we find that we will
not be able to carry on the MESSENGER for ,ess than
SlG, and therefore have raised the subscriptions
accoedingiy-to commence from the present num-
Der.
Our subscribers, we doubt not viii see the ne
cessity for this and we hope give cordial up
port. For the last six months we have been fur
nishing to over 2, 000 subscribers the MESSENGER
for 1868 at 'oss to Of several hundred dollars
per month. We hope, with the advanced subscip-
ton, to be able to furnish better ma terial and in
every respect make the NJ EssENGsa worthy OF sup
port. Address
MACFARLASE FERGUSON.
Richmond Va
.gsa- Editors friendly to the NHssgSeaH will
publish this notice.
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ss-z-l1 sz5a1e
OF VALUABLE Eaalza SOMA

% OK
M i'll be sold, at publicsaie at jordan White
w Sulphur Springs, about five mules North
Fast OF Winchester, On Monday. the 22d Of Feb
t,aary, 1864, large humble of Beds, Mattresses,
Bedsteads, Bed Clothing Of all kinds Towels, Ia
bles, Wash Stands, Lounges; Settles, Chairs,
Several Cooking Stoves; A number of Small
Stoves, Cooking Utensils, and other articles Of
FURNlTlJ7E,
Tableware Of all kinds; Plano, Cattle, and Two
Horse Hack and Harness, &c.. &c.
The sale is made to satisfy debt, and must take
place.
TERMS OF Sale All sums of ten dollars and
nnaer, cash; ever ten dollars, on a credit OF nine
months, with interest from the date purchasers to
give notes witt. good security. Virginia and other
current =, Bank Notes will be received in payment.
n purchasers may pay all the money down if
they choose to do SO.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A NJ and to
contiaue from day to day until all shall be sold.
BRANCH JORDAN.
Feb 12--tds
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HARMAN & BELL,
Attorneys at Law

@N11~ . . = 1 II = = = &NG T. 2 %
STA UNION, VA.
W. b. HARTMAN may be found al the Ofic'
=, formerly occupied By James IL. skinner
Esq, and VIII give prompt attention to business
entrusted TO the Grsr.
february 20, 1868,