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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08

rT The annual message Of the Presi

rE The annual message Of the Presi
dent to the Congress- Of the United State
has been given to our readers. Il need
little comment. Mr. Lincoln has happ
faculty for expressing himself plainly IN,
concisely. The points that he diseusse
? will need no further elucidasion. Th,
reader will end in It much food for re-
fection.
On the subject Of foreign relations oul
readers viii observe . singular omission
an omission which ID . marked departure
from preceding messages. In il all there
is no mention of England, France. Russia,
the Germanic States, nor any Of the Great
Powers. Mr.. Lincoln had, doubtless,
reasons satisfactory 10 himself for saying
nothing concerning them. Were there
any complications 10 our relations with
any of those Govetaments--any bitter
correspondence between the respective
representatives. - they could not and
would not be concealed from the country
We are safe in saying such complications
do snot exist. As mentioned 10 annu,
messages usually, it il only in "gl;tsering
gencralties," which We suppose Mr. Lin
coin presumed he could properly omit.
The country have come to the same
conclusion with Mr.. Lincoln in reference
to the naval force on the northern lakes.
They demand that the one-vesselI system
Be abandoned. The exigeucies of the
times require strong feet on our Cana
dian frontier; not to menace Canada, bu.
to protect ourselves.
The statement CONGO drning the increased
number of voters show the great recuper-
ative powers Of the palion.
1t is. however, upon the subject Of re-
beliion and Of slavery that the country
will attach the most importance 10 the
uLterances of MIR. Lincoln, and what be
has said here will please and satisfy the
patriot. With a Congress that will by
constitutional ensctmea at forever destroy
the institution of slave ery, and piedging
himself and the executive power of the
patton to preserve the freedom that his
proclauation gave to the individual per-
sons who made up that institution iu the
rebel States, Mr. Lincol p can safely say
and meet with popular support 'ahey
1.-THE rebeis) can at my moment bave
peace simply By laying down their arms
aud submitting to the national authorities
under the constitution
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Flag Of Truce from Hood-Exehan4e Of
Prisoners Proposed.
\
Nashville, Dec. 6.

Very little Of interest has transpired
throughout the day. The dali, routine
was varied by tbe exhibition of flag of
truce sent in By Gen Hood, which was
received by our pickets on Franklin pike
at about 10 a. m. The bearer had the
folloSing letter from Gen. Hoed:
Head 'qrs Dept Tenn. and Georgis,l
On the Field, Dec. S.
To Commanding Officer U. s. Forces,
Nashville:
GEsERAL-I have now in my posses
sion large number Of federal prisoners
captured during the recent campaign,
which ! propose to exchange with you for
an equal number OF Confederate prisoners
belonging to the army, in acc rdance will
the cartel used BY Major Gss. Sherman
and myself in the exchange Of prisoners
which took plscs in Sept. last at Jones'
boro, Ga 49,
Should you agree to this propositios,
sn officer Of my staff will meet any one
you designate on the franklin pike be-
tween the lines Of the two armies to ar.
range the time. plsee and other necessary
delaila connected with this exchange.
Very respectfully, J. B Hoop,
Gen. c. s A.
To which request Gen. Thomas sent
the following reply:
Head'qrs Dept Of the Cumberland.l
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 5. E.
General ] B. Hood, Comd'g Confederate
Forces on franklin road
GENEaAL-I have the honor to &c
knowledge the receipt Of your communi
cation aud proposition for the exchange
Of prisoners OF the army of the U s. now
in your possession for libs number o.
Confederate prisoners belonging to youl
army 10 my hanis. In reply, I have tc
state that although I have had quite .
large number Of prisoners from your arm,
they have sll been sent North, and or.
consequently now beyond my control.
am, therefore, unable to make the ex
change proposed by you.
Very respectfully, yours. 10.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Maj Gen. Comd'g
All sorts of rumors prevailed 10 th,
city when the news that : nag Of true,
had came in got abroad. The genera
suppositioa was that Hood hal demanded
tbs surrender Of the city.
Gems. Milroy and Roussesu are u Nur
freesboro, which is amply garrisoDed An,
defended against any rebel force whnl
may attack It. Yesterday body Of rsbel
attacked the block house nsar Nurfrees
boro.
They we're gallsntly fought BY tie gu
riscn, and soon body VI troops sent b
Milroy from MurfreesberoA. - AarI,;ved. -,
attacked 4hs rsbels With Snch 11lsst a.
tthsy wsrs drivsn Of % eeafasiea, lsutal
| sFssNAH@N = = ~ ii sfs4 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08

rsyr Salmon P. Chase is Chief Justice
Of the United States. The President sp-
points, the Senate CO nfrms, and the
people approve and applaud. Freedom
finds an exponent in the Chief Of The Fed.
eral Judiciary. Jay and Marshal have
found worthy successor. May long life
crowd the new incu nbe lot. His position
has been well and worthy won, and well
and worthily bestowed. The people are
suited.
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Cola Market.

a New Yosk, Dec. Z.
Gold market excited and strong. The
absence in Mr. Fessenden's report Of any
indication Of . Limitation Of the currency
and his recommendation Of another golo
bill has strengthened the price, and after
opening at g 80 the price rose steadily till
at noon the quotation was 2.484. sabss-
quently falling to 2.43s.
The steamer Washington for Havre
took to-day sl00, 900 in specie sni the
Asis from Boston. eq5, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08

SSr"One billion sew len hundred and
forty thousand millions six hundred and
ninety thousand four hundred and eighty
nine dollars and forty nine cents" Thai
is what the telegraphic report mad. the
President give as the N ational indebted
ness. Not much. Omi the word t'thou-
sand in the "ssven hu ndred and forty
thousand millions" aud It will be right.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
The Liquor PeaIersr CeAvension.

So the liquor dealer of Iowa have
formed an organization Tor the protection
of liquor. OF course they have right
to do so. Bu, its interesting feature is,
they declare our Prohibitary Liquor Law
to be "opposed to the best interest of the
people" md zone of the most potent
agents Of intemperance." Truly, some
times, the "deviI r,bukes SIM" and these
came liquor dealers have great regard
for the best interests of the people. and
the cause of temperance.
They wish for full htensc to swell the
army of drunkards, widows orphans, and
paupers, and to fill more to repietion our
peuitenliaries, almshouses, lunatic asy-
lums, and early graves And they wish
to do it under "License Law" then can
they say
Drink and be mad IT'S your country bids;
Gloron.ly drunk, obey the important call.
Her dem inds the assistance II your tirnats,
You all can swallow, and she axis no move
They also pledge themselves to "act Al
Unit" in withholding their suffrages
from all persons who will not declare
themselves against the Prohibitary Law. .
Now here is an issue for the people Of
Iowa TO meet Will the friends Of teu.
perance set still and let them triumph
over the tears and suffering caused BY
this stream OF death Will they not
rather ariss cas- Unit" and not ONLY sus
tain but enforce our "Prohibitary Lav?'
Shall it be done in Keokuk9 Our pres
ent law is good one, aud in the hand
of an earnest people and efficient oficsr
would be effective 4 W.
KEoKuK, Dec 7. 1864.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
From the Pstenae Army.
Headquarters Army Potomac,

Headquarters Army Potomac, l
Decembes 5.
A flag of truce appeared yesterday in
front Of the Sd Disisioa Of The I'd Corps,
bearing dispatch addressed to Gems.
Gregg, Humphrey and Foster. The fsg
was brought by Captain, 1st, ed and
Sd LisutAnan's and Sergeant, alt staff Of.
6cers. The dispatch was read and for-
warded as directed. The nature Of the
dispatch has not trana,iiFed NOR is it
known what answer will be returned, If
any. @ ~fss -
Picket firing still kept up in the vicin.
ity of Ssdgewiek battery at Fort Hill, bui
not so persistenty as formerly. A mem.
Der Of the Both N. Y. was shot tbroug b
the head yesterday while sitting 10 hid
tent one.half mile in the rear of Cd,
line. CssuAifies occur there alasoss daily
The most positive orders have been issued
sgainst any intercourse With the enemy
on any pretext whatever, and particularly
againat exchanging papers. Men along
the Iine have orders to shoot any one ct.
tempting to pass outside the picket.
fSigned, VI. u. McGRxaos<
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1sssssass. ~ oespls 14llsvsl. T,
New York, Dee. Z.

-. -
The Times Washinatoa special say,
Gen. Roaasrasska - l1lisysd Of biz
conmandS AS 01 D1se1s,
Gssotos 0sinsps pe8sAsSa ri & the
bead q the 6snsts NaySl CommitteS aad
Esenator 6hssnaas = - hsal 81 ~ ii.
nance Comaaielee.
Tho stsaaa Bayssia ffom NorthAmn.
ton l68h ult. ~ srrivSd. Ma. art;s;.
pated. &
A dispatch from the Army 81 the Pc.
somae, dated De-. 9Th, seys picket frine
i kept ~ viii daily eacusliiss. TIE
most strineest ordess hsve bseu is,uod
sg.inst holding ~ iotsfeourss with The
ehsmy o. exchanging asvspapsls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
HOWE 4 TYLER

HAVING fssstved cooagnmsnf OF the following Good
n.xs conei.ded 70 sell them in the fiADwing nanner
nave had mede ons fhsasand hsxss, and in each
one Al thsss boxes have put one Of the oe~Inx s
esss and we haye taken solemn cath Do not
Know whfcA bcx any article in and ws also make
oetn ssaf Ill the goos hsfc described positively
y taas kexss, which are scaled mp.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08

r0- The Northwest proves to BE- rich is
coal. Valuable and extensive deposits d
coal have lately bssd found IN Ainassota,
Nevada, Colorado and Dasotah. S
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
Toronto. Dec. I,

Burtique was before ths Court again
to-day. Evidences was offered sho1ioo
him TO b in the Coaied edsrsts eervics i y
which defense will b strouolv uroed Il,
his counsel. The case vas sdiouroed m.
til Tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
THE AMERICAN EXPRESS co.'s
Purchasing Agency,
AT CHICAGO.

In 1859 the Company established this medium SUI
plying the wan, Qcng felt in the country suitable
the city to buy thing that b@ wanted
by Distant eorrespcndens who could conveniently
to town buy themselves, and ilng
10 the isk Of seneng money by mail 10 merchants
and mechanics whom they knew nothing about.
This bnsness of buying for country and
others tincuainE many persons in the ARMY aud NAyr
has at leugth become important branch of Expsees
seryce and IL used by country merchants their
manifest advantage, commission not
the expense OF the person sending the order ht
paid hy rhe merchants and manufacturers of whom
purchase fhe goods -Nt
Then ve would ~ 10 couut friends and strangers
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New YORK nce

New York, Dee. 7.
The steamship Fuller, specially detail
Cd, will lesvs this port Tomorrow With !
nessy meu sof uen. cherman's army. She
goes under sealed orders, ~ tie exact
poiat of Shernas's arrivai On the coast
has not yet been divulged.
Nj New York, Dec. Z.
Gold CLOSED at 1894.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08
WHAT SHALL We bur FOR ron I

A Planet We have the offer Of the best.
A Melodeons Or ssy otA<r Musical instrument,
Mus,csl friend knows here hay nst what you want
A Sewing Nachinet We can obtain it.
Steam Fngtnel We employ practical Mschihist
Boz Of spaque lined Hnysicpe aud nice Note Papert
A Church 0reauf A Town Cioeks
A Box Of Lemons scure Panscra or Pillsf
Barrel Of Applesf new Trunk or Nalisel
A Wedding CaEes Some Bridal Cards!
A Drssu for your Wife? A Conductors Badge'
Patent snterp westske's) with removable elassf
Piece Of sheefingf Pair Of skatesi
eny-elassg A Hat. Carpet
Soldiers Pcrtfclioi The iatr3 fanlfcationr
An sciffnr Novel, .WAuwoen" sny othert
4 Merrchsumi Some Batchelcr's pysf
4 sf1ald Pen l box Of cigarst Some Tobafcof
a Dpyen Of ChaDipaienei BARREL of Hnpsf
4 wig, pair Of WHfrE KrDsf A pumpi
A swSrdf Some Beitngi An Album,
ct every lady gentleman ~ho in want Of any
thing IN hicago step into the nearest Ame Express
once and give their order the Agent Ii will be exc
cated quickly, neatly and well. .
or money order irresponsible rerso whom yen
know nothing shout except that he asertiss
you circular, Recommending you 20 remit ~ him fpr
seethng that IN promises 10 scfd ia rctnrns 6ff
il advertised in the newspapers eau tsy for ygu
low he would sell II to you ard, in almost every
do better for you than you could by sending ~
mall by friend, to the dearr himself Ii the ~rtice
weated costs than ve doiisre ron need s.rt
the money. hut pay delivery Of the goods ct the
CT 1xpress Station.
LsIEs Or ri;r. n M is.isa = rfads prices ee Ms
/. L s7iMsax. Psrssasing agent,
Anerioan Express Company,
ChApage Mss.l, ~ C9aAas. xlA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-08

Wishing 70 purchase boxes and be here on th
day - distributor send their money by nisi snd
how aai where they will have their boxes set snd
we viii ssaa tem they order the Express goes
all orer the coantry.
, 1864-08-26
Propogalg for Fregb Beef.
OFFIoE OF THE 4. 9. 5
FoRT WALLA WALLA, w. T.. Augast 6. Isl

Fort WALLA WALLA, w. T., August 6, 1854
Q EALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, will be- re-
- ceived at this Office for supplying the command
at Fort Walla Walla, W. T.. with Fresh Beef of a
good and marketable quality, in equal proportions of
fore and hind quarters meat, [necBs, shanks, and
kidney taow excluded in such quantities as may
from time to time be required aud on such days as
the Commanding officer may direct.
The contract to commence on the lst day Of Octo-
ber 1864, and to be in force one gear or such less
time as the COmmissary General may direct.
Payment for the quantity of beef accepted during
the month to be made at the end of tho month, in
such fundsas may be furnishedb by the Government
for disbursement. ..-.
Bidders will state their price in Gold COjn. Gov
ernment funds to be taken at the highest market
price at the end of each month.
Bidders must accompany their bids with the names
Of two responsible bondsmen. Bidders and their
sureties WILDE required take the oath allegiance
Bids will.b opened on the 3lst day of August,
1864. Bidders are invited to be present.
The A-C. S. reserves the right 10 reject any all
bids. P. B. JOHNSON Capt. A. @. NJ.
Aug. 5, 1864 S4w4 A. c. S. 2
, 1864-08-26
DR.. Bakers Pain p Panacea Saves the Lives of
Valuable Horses.
Liver COMPLAINT Cured.

CLEVELAND, ONO, Feb IS, 1859.
MEssRs. A. L. ScovILL g. Co-Gents - have
been afflicted with the Liver Complaint for more
than four years. attended the most of the time with
constipation ofthe bowels, and at other times with
diarrhea. During the last year 1 had constant
pain about the liver and shoulder blade and in my
left side, with great uneasiness when lay upon it.
l took DIR. Motifs Liver Pills, according, to sthe
directions, for three months, and am now different
man. had taken them but short time before
felt great relief. l am able to do as much work as
most men. My health is now restored eHt.t
Yours, truly, DAVID PORTER.
REDINGTON g co. Agents, 4l6 and 41s Front
street San Francisco 1881. 37w2
, 1864-08-26

TJAVINGS BEEN ELECTED COUNTY SUR
4 4 VEYOR of Wala Wala county, l am now
prepared to attend to persons requiring their claims
surveyed as welfas 70 surveyiRgin general. l will
in all cases give certificates, lots and copy of field
~ Persons wishing, to transact their business
with the land Office at Vancouver through me can
have promptly to-there being no author
lied" land agent at this place, posters to the con-
trary notwitilstandinea sE 4 Oh II
Deeds Mortgages, Powers of Attorney, ETC., made
out Writing done generally, at very moderate rates.
Office in Gains Warehouse north Of the bridge.
"" c. A. WHITE,
july s, 1864. If County Surveyor, w. W Go. x
, 1864-08-26
Petition for Divorce.

IEhhIIUhl OF " AoHINUIUNl ed
. COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA, "
TTNO MICHAEL SCANLIN. You are hereby noti-
4 fed that Sarah Scann has filed complaint
against you in the District Court of the st Judicial
District, W. T., holding termsat Wala Walla, which
will come on to be heard at the next term thereof,
which shall commence more than two months aftev
the 4th day Of A ugust, 1864, and unless
at at said term IlJ ana M ansHf aanisSsf there,...
E; ~ ana prayer of said complaint is - ,.,v..,
Of divorce from the bonds of matrmony existing be
tween the complainant and yourself, and also a de-
for the custody of the minor child of said mar
riage between you aud plaintiff. -.s-7 ..,...l,9
Complaint filled FRANK P. DUGAN,
August 4, 1864. ~, (3lm2)# Atty forPpf Il
, 1864-08-26
Notice.
Notice.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,


TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, -t.'
County OF WALLk WALLA. %
0. L. Bridges, Plaintiff, In Justices Court !;
VS.. -r -Ir before Up. Horton,
Richards & McCraken, Def It's. Justice of the Peace
TO Messrs RICHARDS & McCRAKEN the above
named Defendants.
VOU are hereby notified that 0. L. Bridges, the
Il above named Plaintiff has this day filed com
plant against you in said Court which will come on
to beheard the 18th day of September 1864 at the
hour Of IL o'clock M. Now unless you appear at
said hour aforesaid at my Office in the city Of Walla
WaIla, in Walla Walla county, W. T., and answer,
the same will be taken confessed and the prayer of
the Plaintiff granted. You are further notified that
said Plaintiff has filed affidavit and that a writ of
attachment has been issued by this Court against your
personal property &c. and the will be attached
if found in said county, and that said Plaintiff has
garnisheed one A. Frank, in said county. The OBJ
ect of the prayer to the of $95 90 and
costs of suitthe same being for services and labor
performed by Plaintiff for Defendants as Attorney
at Law, in regard to a demand you had against
Messrs Thatcher g. Hickey, which Plaintiff alleges
you have failed to pay. w. P. HORTON,
Justice of the Peace
Dated July 18th, 1864. 3lm2 -.gFf
, 1864-08-26
Estate of George c. Mulky.

NOTICEi is hereby given that the undersigned has
~ been duly appointed and qualified by the Pro
tory Administrator upon the estate of George G.
Milky, Tate of said county and Territory, deceased
therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate are hereby requested to make immedi
ate payment to me at my residence, at Mullan's
Bridge, on the. .Toachet, and those having claims
against the Same must present them, with proper
ever barred. "a J.T. FLOWERS, Admir-
July %, 1863. 33w4
, 1864-08-26

COUNTING NosEs.-An inquisitive individual
an aspirant for political favor no doubt-has
been out in the valley among the emigrants,
"counting noses" and he says that the result
of his investigations show that the Democratic
d candidate for President has lost about one hun
dred votes, on account of men of that persua-
sion leaving the States and settling in this Ter
ritory, where they will not be entitled to vote
for President. fr
, 1864-08-26
"a Slight Cold, Coughs.

Few are aware of the importance of checking a
Cough or "slight Cold'' in its first stage that
which in the beginning would yield to mild reme-
dy, if neglected, soon attacks tho lungs " Bro0ns
Bronchial Troches'' give sure and almost immediate
relief. Military officers and soldiers should have
them, they be carried in the pocket and taken
as occasion requires.
Agents for California, EEDINGTON & co.
97ml-6m3 Ssn.Francisco.
, 1864-08-26
The Draft.


Since the enrolling officer commenced 60
ing his round in the county, there has been
much agitation amongst many through fear
that a draft will be ordered in this Terrific
ryl The "lawyal'' casses, who wouldn't
"discurage the draft" no hoao, pretend to
discourage the idea that such thing as a
draft here is probable, and seek to allay the
fever both in themselves and others by
repeated assertions that there will be no
draft, and tremblingly advise their friends
to Keep SIT ea-d-y and n-nev-er f-f-ear
But the "traitors," who seem to have set
tied down to the conviction that things
nowadays go by "wrongs" only, are not so
eanguine; yet they still have an idea of a
"bright side," and talk muchly of the ex-
cellent opportunities now offering for indus
try and enterprise beyond thr parallel,
fn the Kootenai country. Our own opinion
is that the 'boys" will have an opportunity
to "k-e-e-p steady" or emigrate within
the next six months. We do not suppose,
however, that there is any probability Of
soldiers being ordered from this coast to the
East but by that time the terms of service
of ALL or nearly all, the volunteers in the
Washington Territory Infantry and Oregon
Cavalry Regiments will have expired, and
with the necessity of keeping troops upon
our frontiers for defense against the Indians,
and the now strong probability of a
general Indian war, it is entirely probable
that an order will be issued for re-flling the
Regiments. The first step, of course, will
be call for volunteers, and in the event
that the required number of troops are not
obtained in that way then draft will follow.
, 1864-08-26
Tanning Mills

TENHE undersigned would most respectfully calthe
Il attention of the farmers Of this communityi to
the fact that he has hand and will furuishto order
superior article of TANNING MILLS, surpassedb by
none ever put up this coast and in order to bring
them within the reach of cry farmer offers them
at the low figure of $50 payable in good WHEAT,
at the market price, delivered at the Frontier Mills
''~ j. W. MCCULLOUGH, Maker and Proprietor.
"a Manufactory at A. H. Reynolds Frontier Mills,
~ miles southeast of Walla Walla. duly l5m3#
, 1864-08-26
Petition for Divorce ,

TERRIIORY, OF OFlWASHINGTON,- p =
COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA. 80
In the District Court Of the First Judicial District
TTN0 PETER BRASUA. You are hereby notified
2 Il that Mary Ellen Brasua has fled her complaint
against you in said Court, which will come to be
heard at the first term of said Court which shall
commence more than two months after the 10th day
of July 1864 and unless You appear at said term
and answer the same will be taken confessed and
the prayer thereof granted The object of the prayer
Of the of Mary Ellen Brasua to that Of Mary Ell
len McIrvin. LAsATER & LANGFoRD,
July %, 1854. 33m2 Plff's Att'ys
, 1864-08-26
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, q X 4

County OF CLARKE I ss
In the District Court of the Second judicial District
TTO THE PEOPLES TRANSPORTATION COM
i PANY: You are hereby notified that Felix j.
of the Court which shall commence more than two
months after the 9th day of August A. D. 1864, and
unlesss you appear at said term and answer said
complaint the same viii be taken rs confessed and
the prayer thereof granted The object and prayer of
said complaint is to the of one thousand
and eightyfour dollars together with interest there
on from the first day of May, A. D. 1863 at the rate
of ten per cent year, balance due account for
lumber by the Plaintiff sold and delivered to the De-
PENDANTS. FELIX J. lMoNs, Plaintiff.
Complaint filed November, 81, 1868.
Aug. 49, 1854. ~ 36m2
, 1864-08-26
6 To luke McGinnis.

XTOU are hereby notified that on the 9Th day Of
4 September, 4. D. 1864, l Shall apply To the
Register of the Land Office at Vancouver, w. T., to
receive my application for Homestead, claiming
the south = ofthe northeast a and the north = of
the southeast u dissection 33, Township Number T.
north of range IS cast Willamette Meridian, which
land was entered by you under the Homestead Act.
At the same time and place shall submit to the
Register and Receiver of said Land Office proof that
you have abandoned said land for more than six
months at one time and thus forfeited your right to
the same. ~ Jf.f 30 ~ t}i H. NJ. HODGIS.
Walla Walla. W.T., Aug. l2, 1854 p, 35w4*