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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
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Seer = ~, ~, Sions H. III oxI.s ,oyi.aa
loo' ~ sbs 81. .sn,. nd A.
=. - Nd tos his be
70 Int Im we uettsss as =, a. insc,s a.
0p.sr d.'.hQ"en Ssps 10 eonn,,Ss ia ar
M 20 and u Aid in he srresi " All such della
towns, shu 70 rs ar bscn,s,s Si,seat
qaen,,, @ 80 ~ mo rat sIss AaI Is,y anal
from the army CT nAy VI 'us a.
pr, mpty notfy M nssret oon'si.Ise oncer o.
such other deli acct 70 SON secure ooeny
jan until be can be tas I'Hi=dsAe NJ
tboria5s. ,un,on 90 many of .hs mamie Of ths,.
county ion Tor ass'a1e' IL A9 ehcash OF hs s-
III any co.f shall vIfu IA. or refuse 70 perform At
dsy required Of him." OF any sasnon'd eisseo
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

FALsItT BRASDID-Great complaints have been
made Of la:e Of Ihe deception which has been p'ao-
ced With regard to tho stamping OF birrsli OF ayur-
hardly barrel If four Gu: Of ten which is branded
on the side family" turns out to be any batter than
ordinary sOpNGne. This great staple of oOnsump'o1
commands too high price Tor people to afford TO per
nit themselves be I Oed upon in this manner, and
the should rcceiVs the mes, serious ilvsstgs-
oa by thOse whose pro 1lnce it Ia - look Into ds mat
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
Hama Amy OF TENN

Ia the Fold, pit. is, 1894
To Aa;. Gen, ". I. She man, Commanding U s.
Forces il GeoEgia.
Geperal 70 n letiNF Of yesterdays date borne BY
James H. Bal anG Jlmss D. Orow, Si'E3ns Of Atlanta,
Is received
You SAY thereto aud deem |. the Interest Of the IL
ted S.Aes that cz us ding n. Atlanta be removed,
etc. DO not consider that | have aoy Al'rnatV9 IN
the matter sceept h3 proposition 10 declare tea
sys truce or such tine nay be deemed NECESSARY
10 accomplish the pITpose mentioned, and 'hil Ffnter
all the sstapoe in my power 20 expedite the asna-
poTtatIion OF citz1ae in this dii'cion
eusges' that staff officers be appointed By sou 10
suDeriutend the rsu oval from the city TO Rough shd
Ready while appoint like oissr TO control their re-
.noval farther utb that guard of one hundred al
he seat b. each party, as you prOPoas TO maintain Or
der at that place aud that the removal begin on next
Monday Sep. l2:h
Aud pow Sir permit 10 say that the unprecedented
ne. sure YOU p-OpOse aDSceuds the studied and ngen'
u, eruely OF al sos before brought before the
atentiva Of mankind, even in the darkest history Of
war,
In tho ans Of ibe God OF hu nauitl protest sesnst
tho Ipusioa .tOm their hcmes aud hresidei OF the
wives sad children of cur brave people.
have The bcnor 70 be, General, 10
VeFy resp ctiuly,
Your OBJ serV't,
J. B. HOOP, General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

CHAkaID WITH FoEoERV.-Thos. II. 7. Boyd, form
ery Captaio in tha Confederate servics, and sJorDg
man OF shoNy appearance, mas arrested sterdsy on
tie charge OF forging the name OF ]. W. Algon, Of
Lyachbarg, to a receipt for one years house rent,
Amounting tn 81 800, and obtaining 1915 from Philip
Whitock uoder lille pre- elces. The party was be-
roro the Mayor for hearing this morning, but en- &C
count of the Absencs Of Witnesses tho case was pos,-
poned I'LL Monday.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
FROM GEORGIA.
sHERMAN's PROPOSITION FOR A TRU0E-GEN.
HOODS REPLY.


Sherman and Hood in regard to toe truce Of ten days
recently entered into by them
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIsr OF hIas.
Ia the Field, Atlanta, Sept. 2. 1854 g.
To Gen, J. B. Hood,
Commanding OonfedsrG!s Army
GENIAL IL have deemed IL the interest of the Uni
ted a,es tha. the citizens now residing In Atlanta
should be removed Taose who preer, TO 60 South, the
rest North For tie former osn provide trsnspofa-
too and cars to Rough and Ready, tlso wagons But
that their removal may be made with as little diseom
tort as possibs It will pa necessary tat you assist
fam les from Rough aud Ready to the cars at L1vtoy.
1t you consent will undertake the Femosal of iaml'
lies 10 Atlanta who prefer go South, as fsFss Rough
and Ready with all moVesbe sscts, such as clothing,
trunks ra enable furniture beddog, etc. Servants,
white and blsck may also accompany them, provided
no focs be used towards the blacks, one way the
other II they wish to 60 TO their masters and mis-
tresses they can do so otherwise they Will DO cent
away or employed by tie qaarermasteIs atlanta +
no place for families or non combatan. have no de-
re TO send persons North, II you assist Ia COW yDE
them South.
Il this proposition meets your yieWs VII consent 10
truce in the neighborhood of Rough and ady, stpu
lang that any Wsgous horses, animals oTpersons sent
for purposes stated shall In manner, BE- harmed or
molsstsd; you in your turn sgTeeing that any cars
Wag.ns carriages persons or animals shall moi be inter-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

FRoX INV osLT4Se.-N.W orlsaIs Papers OF The
81 h ut complain Of the extreme warmth, bot say
notbIpg concsi ming the health Of the city, eriDg eI
change wac lOIed a. So5 for babkerS sigpsturee.
Gold was at 255 o. the 26h only 20 bsles of sItedy
low middins cotton sold. 1. brought l79 per
pound. Ia edbles prices rising. CtO!ce ur Wsu
selling at $lS 20 per bsrrcl.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

NEW RrLa-Ttain guards are now Instructed 20
eI4niLe furlOughs and exemption papers, instead Of
passports Issued By Provost hArshsls. This new rule
vent Into feet on Friday. aad oil parties travelling en-
the railroads have TO have straight documents 10 order
to pass through 10 tbis free American countrJ OF our
strange customs are now necessary Ia order oSut the
,iIaaa
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
a DIsIRAHLE mARKET FARM OF
TsaTRlK AGlfES.

Six fiisI above R,eAmond the Dssp Run Turnpike
ALSO, THE Stock, DROPS, Ire,
FOR SALE AZ AUCTION
Will. be sold on WEDNESDAY, the 2lat
day otsepeusbet stli Ssoek A. M GU the premises
the owe described Farm. The tdl igs conss VI DWELLING
with rooms and the rsus aIhsuies ThFe Is also nsS
house recently bu ard pond ooLytni,nt for grn, 10
thirty and aero VI anc well Improved
AMI a SIN all orchard VI eGolce tut trees.
the sale Of the farm, I'LL ne sold The Growing Drops
nR OF Corn, Sorghum Vegetable SO Rlso S the sOck
aiming mplements, nssng OF two hor,e oars one
sD se Dart Plows, DraGs as., and pnit Of good Mules
Persons wishing small, desirable Fern near ne
city, good neshbprhood, and good road VIII do vel l.
attend the Iala INN dists posses ion will be eiEsn
Ter rsPor the farm onshA osh; tbs baiIoce at ak and
twelve onths all 10 cash, the cpdaa tle pg.s1a,sr
JAMES 81. TAYLOR,
s,plI I'd Aucsone'r.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

ConN sTALK,.--Aa tIcbargs declares that, If saved,
they are fully ,qlal to the came weight OF good hay
Prepare them b. cutting into pieOea OF half an inch Ia
length, and place III hOgshead. Throw In oIe gallon
OF boiling water containing one gill OF salt, cuysr tho
hoEsheAd with blanket the steam sWss AID soitens
the stalk; add little ground mel and feed 10 lie
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
TREASURY DEPARTMENT O. 8. A.
Rlchmond, July a. 1884,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT @. 8. Al
Richmond, July "a, 1884.
LOANS ON THE SECURITY OF THE FIVE
Il. NDHED MILLION SIX PER GENT. NOM
TAXABLE ONBS UNDER THE VII. SEQ
TION OF TIKI CUkhENCY Law.
nEPOSITS on call will be received by the
~ Treasurer In this city, Assistant Charleston
aud Mobile and the DepostsEiea Wilmington, Raleigh 90
unba, Augusta, Savannah and Montgomery cerfcaes
s be Issued for tbs bearing Interest
ent sDbun aud scared by the hypohecion
u The above bonds equal the Of tese loAnG the bonds
apart by the Treasurer and proceeds scd st
oiled exolasiSey 10 the payment Of the said cerhess
security and afforded banks and other
rsns, sod h tee pu.c generally, by this mode " temporary
And the effect Of the generally adopsd u
keeping me within moderate bounds, hoped VIZ
commend to the favorable confederation OF The community.
'eeIGs Heir prorpt cooperation IN carrying Into effect
q. A. TRENHOLM,
ys1-du secretsrT the rreasury
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

MI Dad We are graAed TO learn from this
mOruing's Ssas! that tbs report of TIE death of Ed
gar Snowien Isq of Alexandria, WIS incorrect. Mr..
ga In excellent HAL h When recently heard from
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

RoBsIsY The house OF Johnston T. Jones, at the
head of Clay street, was broken into last night and
robbed of large amount OF groceries, ard vety val
ulbe gold watch and chain, which Br. j. lad thought
lea / J left on { bic in his dining Dom.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
TYPE A. CASES

A BOUT 1900 lbs. Of Type OF different s'ze'
N ,m Igas nm Ihe qosptitj Of each uukaoxr, having
b.en hastily keep out OF the hands Of the YANKEES
Tbs typs has been Bat tie uIss hs larger portion being
EO0a ~ HeN ALSO.
sysnietn psi's osses fuTp SEQ T. be n good order.
A ha-san nay be had II early application lie made 10
Sc 1877 wv bA"bi'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

fsred With oh pisht send Gu .rd ssy ora huusred
N. n to maintain old The truce 20 be bnied to ten
dsys eftgF ceTlaih time appointed.
author ~ toe Mayor TO choUe two citgns 10 carry
thi o!tfr Gad docum,nts as the MAJOR may fer
ward 10 explanation AEaltirg your reply,
lave zoe honor TO be,
Your tbedent asIvart,
W. I. SHERMAz, NJ J. Gen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

FReH AILASrA-9tn tlt men from the vicinity OF Al
.ns state that Sherman is running from eight to ten
long trains of cars loaded With provisions into atlanta
daily They sso say tina: shsFmaR's line Of commun-
cation Ia In complete repair to \ IshsiiIo.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
COTTON YARNS.

COTTON YARNS
WE are Agents for the sale Of CottoI
w Ysrni for M following Factories IL Virgins and Eor
and S,ys hand well asserted seef non
SAToAck FACTORY,
RATrERsEA do
FpfRIO do
LElKsYIfLE DO.
Merchsns and desire purchasing Cotton fAEni
stokes, Will HANSON CO,
,.1o-atavlm CsTner 10Th AMI Gary
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

MASONIC NOTICE. called meet ~
WI ina Of Heprlco unlon Lodge No $780, Will be held ..
tbs hssons' Hail. this (donda5) evening, sep. 'sn' -
ocook ~ ofoef ~ 49, W. esInnfcr a..sv
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
DIED.

the residence OF her relation, P. Dangeraed, Of Bath
county, Va e~ 3 1884 OF nhsDmaory rheumatism and DIP
the Miss JULIET PARRbR, daughter Of col william u
Parker, late OF Peterst urg, Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
(agnedl

Ia Ti.h The foregoing ssaT. eli male white res
Iients the city Richmond besesp the sgss OF sixteen W
~ O years hereby noasd that they requre
report cf purpose Of Tesraton 81 the following named
PLACES IN their respective wards
henroe Ward No See, Brad snd uhee ON T.
5sy kad Wednesday euber 70 ana il from A. d. to
Pm ~
sdsoa Ward 81 City Hail. ONCE City Collector, on Thurs
day Friday, September 22d aud gsi, from A. n.
PM
Gasoa Ward Trs; Market Hail. on Monday and TusSdsy
Sept, nber 60 and s7th, from sA ~ toeP. NJ
Ths registration viii be confined to the corporate nis o. os
city Of 1noni will be made under the
OF the Advhory Board will include al exenpu 90 z e
geund whAtsvsrdsaed Ofis dsi.sd soD.IIoR
eigrm WIN. H. BLAChrpvVhho,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
NOTICE.

nELIEOUENT Consumers of Gas in MadisC
IL Ward are hereby notlh d that Thy fail pSy hei
bills before 3oeock, NJ to-day, they WI DO de-
with according the requirements Of the following oErAct e
the -rdlqAnce concerning the Ga Works:
"By ordna passed nv the Council May tn ISIS any
b remain urp next after that which IL pre-
ssntod the Au shall monty the Superintendent vho abs
stop bel Used the premises Ia cot - VII ii
she HStSu exists aud II paid within FIFTEEN DiTi h5e PEI
cent win be added ons Unit Of The oil, aad ala
be placed in the hands Of the City Collector" .
o.. 10 IL for T. d Harrison, Auditor.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
ENROLLING OFFICE.
RtoLmnnd San.am herlq 1874
ENROLLING OFFICE.
Richmond, Sep emberl 9 1854
JNHE following circular from the Bureau Of
Il Consumption published Tot tns Information Of ali con-
OONFEDER ATE STATES 0f. AMERICA, |.
WAR DIPARTAEaF,
BUREAU OF CoSsoRIPrIos,
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. Oh, 1884.
CIRCULAR.

Oommsn an Of cpts vii Instruct county ling Of
nesrs pO,ed eotY with the aid 9th Temporary boards
60 make complete Ttgaon Of every white msis Tssdent In
their respite the and hy
actually serving 10 the In the ned With the he
serves The occupation, physical condition Of the
son geter gouni OF on detail
being active military service Will DO state
In their fpee will be TAX In stating distinctly,
though which the from being
sent the amy and net % omit person on the tegrA
on not serving the army Ia the hed with the Reserves
ess REGISTERS forwarded the Bnfeau BE- the 18th
Of October next accomplish the work ia dus me Entons
0esr and Temporary Boards sponed 10 use the utmost
vigor and diIg,n6e
The Information 10 furnished REGARDED Of grsst
importance aud the services must be accurately well as
otsr and separate Tssisier viii be at s time pre-
all youths IN each county who VII At
tain Sevsnstp daring the next tSelve months
10 register will be stated the when these
yorths will attain tns age designated,
SRI. Gan JOIN PSEsroN,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

ON aud after Sunday, September 18th, the
" Mall Train will
Lave Rob Dond al ...........7A NJ Qpstssd Of NJ
And the Ttah AZ 1850 a. Qns;ead q 900
a. bsTstoforeO II. d. HHIIUoaB
,sJ5-ilv6caS Gen1Supt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
ROANOKE FEMALE COLLEGE,

THE exercises OF this Institute will be re-
.umsa sspsbs sssh. 1884, under fall corp, o. iasifns-
tors, 1hsl,oalion Is sale sui healthy Isr'~ arc oS
,s,s- ~ sieS''' ~ 1. 3. LAxE, rssaisns,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
MOTTO

THE Animal Meeting Of the stockholders o.
th.Ba.k of Richmond Wi take place as heic Bsntinl
pop,e in s w. on 30 October 1854 at II O'CLOCK
The transfer book wi from tie 2StI instant til
Az a. Ihe day ofthe NEE isg OF The st5eaaoiders
a. 10 Sv ' ]. b. MAOA UaDo, Cashier
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
NOTICE
,nrTNrnrrHT nnMSIlAIRp

NOTICE
DELINQUENT CONSUMERS OF WAGRH
~ In yadson Ward hereby notified that II they iAi
70 pAy their water bills before the hour OF O'Clock today
they will dealt with according TO ths requirements Of e ol
lowing extract the ordinance concerning the Water Works
by ordinance passed by the council asJ eth, 1885.
BIZ remain unpaid fer next after hat ca which
sened the Auditor shall notify the superintendent who shat
stop the wste from being used on the premises, In rspec
70 which the exists and paid within FIFTEEN DAYS Nv
per cent will added to the original amount Of the bill and
shall he plac ID In the hands Of the City Collector
Irl9-ii Tp. HAkRlsoN, Auditor.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBrEDNESS, BRAR
ira PER CENT Pkk ANNU lNTEREbT
AND FEEEE FkOM TAXATION.
TREASURY DkPAKrnkNp O. A

Redmond, August 8, 1854. (
by the l4th section Of the act TO reduce the
~ currency Spproyej fecru>rJ H. 1884, the Secretary Of
suthorzs the above cerhcae payable
after the TstncaSn Of steaty Of peace with he United
They be sold, but only 20 be Issued
eoTs Of the Government wng receive
bymeGt OF their demands fney must also be given par
fon The attention purchasing
dsbuEng oOTs Oft he 9ovsrnn
Jsbc Securities offering peculiar advantages 70 those from
MON thesuppes OF the government bought and 10 aoi
OF chem checks by Disturbing officers upon
pepossres holding faads
sole 10 certificates Of ndobtdness Will be pad
hity Herewith.
Depoaea hereby authorized and required 70 comply
his regulation and 10 make application Register
uppiies o. certificates required. p.
(sigusd) q. A. TRENHOLM,
splY n Secretary Of the TreaI,ry.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19
( DESIRE TO RNGAGE For 10 MONTHS

T. rae Services Of LADY eo@prtent to instrucs few al
d pupils In Lsn fench the highest English Br anehes
p4se This last you'd be specsly.) To wosla
vi, Gbsrsl tslsry would be caeerfulY e1Lceded.
W. A. HoRsLEY, n D.,
a.pA~tet,-iis y % Nslsrn neunty VI.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

POSITION OF TEE ENEMY-INCREAsE ed TYRANNY
AND DIABOLlSH-INTERESIIN Personal
PARrIcULGRS-HOW TO RELIEVE GEORGIA..
WAS MORGAN BETRAYED f-DEAPa OF COL
OF PRISONERS,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-19

Our Northern flea furnish the subiOned additional
items:
FHx PEACE DEHoCKAOT -AEOTHIR C)SvESrIoH TO 81
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-10-27
AFTERNOON SESSION.

CoURr Room, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA,
Sept 30, 1864, o'clock, P. M.
The Commission met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
All the members present; also the Judge
Advocate, the accused and his counsel.
TESTIMONY OF WIN. CLAYTON.
VIM. Clayton, witness for the Government,
was then introduced, and being duly sworn by
the Judge Advocate, testified as follows
Question bYs the Judge Advocate. State
A. VIM. Clayton. reside in Warren coun-
ty, ILL.,, where | have lived since the fall OF
1861. am farmer.
O. Have you ever been admitted to the
lodges of certain order known as the Order OF
American Knights, or Order of the Sons of Lib
erty; and if so are you member of such an
organization
A. ! suppose lam
q. Have you been admitted as q member OF
this organization2
A. Yes sir. co.,
O. Into how many degrees?
@. Have you now or ever been employed in
any way as a detective for the Government?
A. No, sir.
Q. Did you join this Order and continue a
member Of it in good faith?
A. did, sir.
Q. Hsveyou volunteered to give evidence in
thts matter?
A. The first knew of it was when sn off,
Ger came after me to attend this Court.
Q. Please 70 state when you were first I'D
mitted TO the Order of American Knights, and
where.
A. think it was about the 1st of July, go.
was initiated in the congregation formed in
the timber at place by the name of Pearces
Grove, Warren county.
Order? IVY ~ ' VIC
A. By a man by the name of Griffith, and
by DR.. Mccartney. They resided at Mon
mouth, Illinois.
Q. Can you give to this Commission the
obligation YOU took upon yourself2
A. could not repeat it by heart
@. Can you remember the substance Of that
obligation?
A. remember some fir; it was in print.
@. Have you copy of the ritual or obliga-
ton about you?
A. Yes, sir.
The witness here produced pamphlet from
his pocket which be handed to the Judge Ad-
vocate.
Q. What does this capital letter on the
title mean.
A. don't like to tell, sir.
q. But you must tell this Commission, sir.
A. "Vestibpie," sir, suppose.
The pamphlet or ritual referred to was then
introduced IA evidence by the Judge Advocate,
said ritual marked Government Exhibit IN, |"
hereto attached and made part of this record.
O. Turn to the obligation or oath taken by
those inflated into the Order.
A e is on page Z.
Tbs obligations was here read to the Court
by the Judge Advocate. The concluding por-
ton is as follows 81 do further promise that
will, at all times, if needs be, take up arms in
the cause of the oppressed in any country; first
of all, against any monarch, prince, power or
government, which may be found in arms
against people or peoples who are endcavor-
ing to establish or have inaugurated govern
ment for themselves, of their free choice, in sc-
cordance with, and founded upon the eternal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-10-27
OFFICIAL REPORT
OF THE
Trial Of H. H. Dodd,
Conspiracy Against the Govern
ment- -Affording Aid and Comfort
to the RebelS.--Inciting Insur-
rection---Disloyal Practices, and
Violation OF the Laws of War.
CHARGED WITH

We onait in this report the Proceedings of
the Seventh Day, the time being occupied in
the reading of the evidence already given, no
Witnesses were examined. Part of the cross
examination of Wesley Tranter, in the Pro-
ceedings of the Tenth Day, is also omitted for
want OF room.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-10-27
0. VIVA. is the pase understood between the

members?
ii. Each county has its cTn pass words
Q. What was the pass word o. your county,
a. Washington. 'gs 4. = /.
Q. How was it givsu,..by sy llsbics or other
wise? -.I-
( A. Itwas spoken right out.
O. How did you recognize each other on the
street,
! A. We would generally challenge him, that
is by placing myself in proper position.
G! Give TO this Commission shs position by
which you challenged member
The witness here gave some of the challenges
and tests described at length by tie witness
Stidger.
The Commission then adjourned to meet Oh
Monday, October Sd, at 2 o'clock p. N.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-10-27
REDIRECT EXAMINATION.

Question by the Judge Advocate. In the
statement Harris gave you about the willing
ness of the Government 20 permit shipments of
arms to Mexico, if their attention was not
called directly TO it you inferred that these
arms were to be 20 shipped
A. That was the inference or the conclusion
/ arrived at, and l think what he stated in
volved that inference.
The Commission then adjourned to o'clock
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-10-27

4
| Il. Yes, sir. did.
o. When did yen join that Order?
Sons of Liberty. 1t was in 1862, guess.
@. Where did you join that Order2
| A.. In Jefferson county.
@. Who was the Chief of that Order?
| A. / did not learn. I was down there on 8
visit, and heard a great deal of talk about it
and gentleman proposed to give me the or
ganizstion to bring up home and start l.. but
did not.
O. Was the Order of the Sons of Liberty or
Order of the American Knights continuation
of the Order of the Knights of the Golden
Circle?
A. I never understood that it was 30. The
Order of American Knights was introduced
| in our county in June, 1868. II was at the time
of the mass meeting of the Democratic Oonven-
ton at Springfield, Illinois, that it was inaugu-
| rated at that place. The Grand Council was
inaugurated there, and the Grand Council ap-
pointed two officers to each county to promul-
gate the Order and to set up Temples. P. O.
Wright, who now | believe has an interest in
the New York News, inauguratcd the Order.
A Autographed circular was here produced
by the witness.
@. Where did you get this CIRCULAR
A. II was first showed TO me by DR.. Nc
Cartney in our Temple some time last winter
The circular signed P. O. Wright was here
introduced into evidence by the Judge Advo-
cate, said circular marked Government exhibit
''O' hereto attached and made part OF this re-
cord. -
@. Who was Mccartney t
A. He was the Grand Seigneur in the Coun-
ty Temple
@. Do you know p. @. Wright and what
part he took in organizing the Order of Ameri-
can Knights?
A. He organized the first Grand Council at
Springfield, and he appointed Grand Seigneur
and Ancient Brethren to organize the counties.
1t was the same P. O. Wright, 90 DR.. Mozart
ney represented, who is now connected with
the New York News.
@. Can you give to this Commission the
unwritten part of the Order up to the third de-
greer
A. suppose could, but do not like to
undertake it.