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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

THE SHENANDoAH.-The following is Gen.
SHERDAN's account of the pursuit of EARLY,
and statement of the result Of the battle of
Cedar Creek:
pursued the routed force of the enemy
nearly to Mount Jackson, which point he
reached during the nights of the 18th and
goth, without one organized regiment of his
army. From accounts of our prisoners who
have escaped, and citizens, the rout was COM
plete. About 1000 of the enemy broke ana
made their way down through the mountains
on the left. Thirteen miles on the line of re-
treat the road and country were covered With
small arms thrown away by the flying rebels,
and other debris. Forty-fve pieces of cap
tured artillery are now at my headquarters.
l think that not less than 800 wagons and
ambulances were either captured or de-
stroyed.
The accident of the morning turned to our
advantage, as much as though the whole
movement had been planned The only re-
greet have is the capture, in the early morn
ing, of from 500 to 1000 men. l am now
sending to the war department ten battle
flags The loss of the artillery in the morn
ing was seven guns from Crook, eleven from
Emory and six from Wright. From all ! can
learn l think Early's reinforcements were
less than IL 900 men.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
A Noble Letter from HIATT. II. Carpenter to The
War Democrats Of GAINESVILLE.
Mad. n. carpa.ts, Ml,oaukee

OSee
Matt II. CdrpepteS, Na'caukee
DEAR SIR-The War Democrats of Rock
county, many of them your personal friends,
and all of Them at ailztimes friends OF the
Union, and who as such have with yourself
laid aside the obligations and the accustomed
pleasures Of party, the better to aid in sup
pressing the rebellion, and restoring honor
able peace, and who also have desired to act
together in the present canvass, andto act
consistently with democratic principles, the
chief which they understand to be the love
of, country before love of party, desire you
to come to JanesviHeand address them at
meeting for consultation which they propose
to hold on the 18th day of. November,
They had understood that you did not in
tend to take an active part in the present
eanxass, but it has come to their knowledge
that you have already made one or more
speeches, and this, with the friendly claim
they have upon you, and the memories OF the
contest year ago, assure them that you will
regard this invitation with favor, and address
them upon the issues before the country, and
the present duty of true men.
A. HYATT Smith, Hamilton Richardson, NJ. c.
Smith, William Murdoch, J. II. Rice, J. Mitchell,
VIM. l.. Mitchell, NJ F. Mickey, Edward Mickey,
-L.F. Patteu, Martin Dewey, Horace Dewey, ~.
Bump, T. NJ Lynch, William Gales,D. I. Kimball,
$. III. Marquisse, Solomon Hutson, Cornelius
0'Flaherty, ii. 1. Selby. Richard Hardy, Robert
Patten, George Stone, III. s. Shelton, Q. Lotus
Martin, J. Richardson, @. W. seayer -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
Gallant Exploit Of 1t. Earle, Of the 18th
Wiseonsin---An Important Capture.
[correspondenee Of the Sew YORK Herald. J

rcorrespondence of the New York Herald
New ORLEANS, La, Oct. II, 1864 -
On Saturday last while Lieut.. Earle, OF the
Fourth Wisconsin cavalry, was scouting with
number of his men above Natchez and IN
the neighborhood of ST. Joseph, he discovered
a party of eight or ten rebels. They proved
to be the advance of a large body OF cavalry,
and had in their charge twelve battle flags
and regimental- colors, captured from our
forces in the Red river campaign. = They
were conveying them to Richmond. With
the party was also rebel mail carrier, with
a very important mail. The instant that
Lieut.. Earle and his scouts saw the enemy he
approached as closely as possible without be-
ing discovered and then rode into their
midst and demanded their surrender. The
rebels were taken completely by surprise.
When they saw the. little band bearing down
upon them they took no notice, supposing it
to be a detachment from the main body.
They party surrendered without firing shot,
and the flags and mail fell into our hands.en
tire. 1t was a glorious capture, for IN addi-
ton to the valuable news which was contaiI-
ed in the mail, we saved our flags from being
taken to Richmond as trophies and feasting
the eyes and cheering the hearts of those
who have given up all hope of ever gaining
another. -......-.
The officer Ia major) in charge of the flags
shed tears when he discovered that they had
fallen into the hands of the Yankees, and cast
many an anxious glance to the rear to see If
the guard were coming. to his rescue; but
they came not, and the gallant major and his
fellow prisoners were marched quietly into
the woods, and in due time the mail and flags
were placed in the hands of Major General
Candy. ....T
Lieutenant Earle is gallant fellow. From
the time that he was promoted from pri-
vate by Gen. Banks for Distinguishing himself
at the siege of Port Hudson to the present
time he has been one of the most brave and
energetic officers in the service. He has met
with several hairbreadth escapes, has been
captured and has escaped, has swan the Mis-
sissippi while the bullets from the rifles of
the rebels were striking the water all around
him, and has done many daring and wondeE-
full feats No officer promoted during this
war deserved it more than Lieutenant Earle.
CONTENTS OF THE REBEL MAIL.
Nearly every letter in the rebel mail speaks
despondingly of the rebel cause. To give
you some idea of their tone, will give you
an extract from one written from Marshal,
Texas, by Captain Temple, connected with
the Ordnance Bureau. 1t is dated September
&c: "The people in this country" beyond
the Mississippi "are mighty weak in the
knees-indeed they are weak all over. II
tie people on youa' side" (of the Mississippi
" are giving acay as they are here, zoe are gone
up" TIE last few words were underlined in
the original. ~ 'SA
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

The Posts Washington special says the
Provost Marshal of Maryland reports that a
large proportion of the drafted men in Balti-
more have escaped.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
FRANCE AND ROnE.-A dispatch from Wen

FRANCE AND RoME.-A dispatch from Wen
ma says:
Positive information has been received
here that the terms of the Franco-Italian Con-
vention of the 18th ultimo, are to the follow
ing effect:
l. The French garrison will be withnrawn
from Rome within two years.
2. The Pope will be permitted to organize
an army, upon condition of his not threaten
ing Italy.
3. Italy engages not to attack the States of
the Church (ne pas envdlir) and to prevent
every invasion of those territories.
4. The government of Victor Emmanuel
viii enter into negotiations with the Holy
Father for the undertaking of the Roman debt
attached to the territory of the States of the
Church annexed to Italy.
The above are the articles of the conven-
ton. A special protocol stipulates for the
transfer of the seat of the Italian government
from Turin to Florence. The treaty con-
tains no secret articles.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

CONCEIVE line of battle behind breast
work each man completely out of sight, fir
Ing over his shoulders, while, instead of ex-
posing his head and hands to the advancing
Confederate, he looks away from the enemy,
and narrowly examines the stock of his own
gun. Two little mirrors, scientifically placed
at the proper angle, and attached to the
stock, enable the soldier 70 see the signal on
his barrel, and all that comes within range,
without exposing any part of his precious
persOn.-RielnOnd Examiner.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

The "utter" most parts of the. earth are
supposed to be the parts where there are
most women.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

The question is often discussed whether the
savages enjoy life. We suppose they do, as
they always seem anxious to take it when
they get a chance.
Why are greenbacks more valuable than
gold, even at the present price Because
when you put greenback in your pocket you
double it, and when yod take it out again you
find it IN crsaSes.
A man out West gives his geese, once
month, dose of Indian Vegetable Pills"
We have often thought the best thing for
ducks was quack medicine.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
VIII the Negro Fight-A Rebel View Of the
Ease

The following dispatch from HENRY w. Al
LIN, who styles himself Governor of Louis
lana to the rebel Secretary of War, was re-
Gently captured in rebel mail taken in the
Southwest:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
How our Sick and Wounded Soldiers Vote.

d. LOCIS, AO., OCt. Anj AOOf'
Editors of State Journal: On the last trip
to this post by the U. S. hospital steamer ID.
A. January, l.. G. Rice, U. S. Volunteers,
Surgeon in charge, with 80 sick and wound
ed soldiers on board, direct from Duvalrs
Bluff Arkansas, vote was suggested, and
completed under the management of the
ward master, George Tyler, private of Co.
A, 114th Ohio infantry, going personally from
cot to cot, and resulted as follows:
For Abraham Lincoln.................... $40
For Geo. b. Mcclellan. 81
Miscellaneous, including minors and all others. SO
Total $40
When it is taken into account that the
patients were all sick and disabled soldiers,
who had seen active and severe service, and
not "carpet knights" and that IA States
were represented, and positively no election
eering effort made, but the endeavor was
only to have fair expression of the "sol-
diers' VOTE" it shows conclusively the time
has not yet come for the soldiers to " give it
up So" and they are ready and willing to still
"shoulder their crutch and fight the battle
o'er," and ado or die" for their country's
honor.
Respectfully, GEo. w. STURGEs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
EXECUTIVE UfFILEs
Shreveport, La, Sept. goth

shreveport liz crFts sum
To Hon. james 4. Seldom, Secretary Of Var,
Richmond, va
Ny DEAR SR:-The time has come for us TO put
iaf0 the dT1nU euery able bodied negro man as sol
der This should be done immediately. Congress
should Il the coming session, take action en- this
most important question. The negro man knows
that he cannot escape CONSUMPTION II he goes TO
the enemy. He must play an important part IN
the war. He caused the fight, and he tolH hare htS
PORTION Of the 5lTthen to bear. We HAVE LEARNED
FRoN pRAR BOUGHT ExPERIEHCE THAT NEGROES CAN
y TAUGHT TO PLIGHT, and that all who leave US are
made TO fight against us. IgOliid free all able 70
bear arms and put them into the field at once. They
Will make much better soldiers with than against
us and swell the now depleted ranks of our armies
beg you TO give this your earnest attention
With assurances of my friendly regards and very
high esteem, / remain very respectfully, your
obedient servant henry W. ALLEN,
Governor of Louisiana.
Maj. Gen. CANDY, of the Gulf Department,
has issued and order quoting the above, and
adding:
The class of persons to whom 1t refers Will
not be conseripted into the armies of the
United States if they come within our lines.
All will be freed, and they will be received
and treated as refugees. They will be ac-
eepted as volunteers, or win be employed in
the public service, and their families will be
cared for until they are in a condition to care
for themselves. If a draft should become
Necessary no discrimination against them will
be made on the enrolment or draft.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

A,rieal of Exchanged Union Priso,sers--A'-
other Story Of Reid Babarity-7He Union
Prisoners at CahanbG-Relief sent than 6y
Gen. Mathematician Of prominent
Rebel Politicidra-Hg says the Policy Of tie
Rebellion Is to secure a Democratic Triumph
at Tie North.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-17

"A number Of regiments Of the Pennsylvania
Reserves, amounting, however, to, no more
than eleven hundred men, recently passed
through Washington for Pennsylvania, to be
mustered out Of service. The term of enlist
ment Of a large number of regiments in Grants
army expires during the present month, but
his force win be reduced thereby only q few
thousand men, as none Of these regiments num-
Der more than two or three hundred effective
men.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-17

THE imports of foreign dry goods at the
port OF New York for the month of May have
been nearly double the total for the cores
ponding month of last year.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-17

Correspondence N. Y. Times
HEADQ'RS ARMY OF TIE PoToMAC, }
Coal HARBOR, NEAR THE CHICKAHoMINY. :
Friday, June 80 M,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

IT REMOVES ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
IT REMOVES ALL DISTRACTIONS!
1T REMOVES ALL DISTRACTIONS
IT REMOVES ALL DISTRACTIONS
TITS APERFEcT REGULATOR
1T rs A PERFECT REGULATOR
TITS 4 PERFECT REGULATOR
IT Is APERFECT REGULATION
BEAR IN MIND,
BEAR IN MIND,
BEAR IN MIND, ao ga
BEAR IN MIND,
THAT I GUARANTEE
THAT GUARANTEES
THAT GUARANTEE
.ffeHB bU1 Tou TuATIGUARANTEE
ny DROPS to CURE Suppression Of the Men
',fron Whatever cause, though care should be
taken to ascertain if presnacy be the cause, as
these Drops would be sure to produce miscar.
ragei they will also certainly PREVENT con-
ception, IL taken two or throc days before the
monthly period; therefore, I wish it distinctly
understood, tha; 10 not hold myself responsible
when used under such circumstances.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

Livery establishments !
BOSS, BURRELL a. CO.,
A L their New and Extensive Stables, OF
~ xu..k,,ot., Efrcef

Al their New and Extensive Stables, OF
N Washington Street.
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN.
Have one OF tho
IDcst Livery Establishments in the West.
Family s'turn outs, Horses and Duggies, Sadie
Horses. and "rigs ofall styles, single or four te
six horses, promptly fitted cut
NEW AND IN STYLE.
Everything about the establishment Is Ia
good shape, tidy new and Of late style. Horse
nescs neat and tidy.
REA SOMA BE RA Il s!
only, charged in all instances, and the ntmoss
pains taken TO give cptire satisfaction TO oil cus-
''" A. w, GATES, Agent.
East Saginaw, Aug 8, 1853.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

w IxDow SHADES, large assortment this
w day received and for ssie By ..--~
Teb. 9, 1854 49, ~ pOtUHil..
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

TUsT RECEIVED, this day, large Assort-
81 mont Of Paper Hnngings, of new patterns
and Spring Styles. which .. sH c,.g - low
's' Eat saginaw, r.ss ists. =" - = -
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
Liquors of All Kinds.


We invite all 10 call, examine our Goods, and
ASCERTAIN tho prices No charge for showing
roods or answering questions. We have estab-
iishcd ourselves permanently In this city, and our
fnclities for trade are fully equalto those Of any
Of our ncighbors. -'''','--
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
Tobacco, Cigars, sc.

Afull supply, and of primo quality. Also a
general assortment OF flHfl.n
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
SHEET IRON WARE,
OF ALL KINDS,

Manufactured 10 order, Of the best material, and
in workmanliko manner. Stoves put up, Pipe
fitted Fave Troughs and Water Conductor, made
and put up, Repairing promptly attended 10
Kerosene Lamps made, or fitted with Burners
and Chimneys; Camping Utensils made in any
desired style. Lumhermen fitted out with all es-
sential articles for Culinary Purposes in the
woods, Zinc Boards for stoves made to order, and
everything required in this branch Of mechanics
business done promptly and we'll.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
STOVE wOOD-.
EAST SAGINAW GAS WORKS

rI,IIE undcrsi gned having made arrangement
Il with the East Saginaw Gas Light Company
TO erect their works, win INTRODUCES Gas Vipes
into Churches, Dwellings and Stores, will also
furnish Chandeliers, Pendants. and Brackets as
cheap ms they can DO purchased in tho State, With
as good an assortment 10 select from
Parties dcsirouso OF introducing Gas will elect
n saving &C pipe by consulting with the subscribe,
rs all Service Pipes are laid and located ~
HIM nriI A lNtn ~
Once and Store on Water Street, nearly OF
posito tho Custom House x....-
Treasurer Of the Gas Light Company, OF ntthe
boot snd Shoe Store of A. y. Wood, creass
Block JAMES ctsMEvrs, Gas Rnesssr.
Nov, ~, ie03.N ,Lie.t tft Hsn
; ;1no',l s'd tar1l 81 hrs neAsst eiS
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

We arc fully stocked with goods OF Eastern
manufacture, and excellent quality, for all ages
and conditions Of people, all bought at very
low figure Cor cash, and will be sold correspond
ingly low.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
BE WISE IN TINE
BE WISE IN TIMEl
BE WISE IN TIME!
BE WTSEIN TIMEl

Try bottle of my PERIODICAL DROPS, and
y"n viii be satisfied that am no impostor Tell
your afflicted friend what restored tho bloom
Ct hcathto your checks, and thereby confer IA
~ Mcns,ruation il is just the thing have
row in my own mind an instance Of lady who
had been suffering from painful menstruation
time; she had applied to several eminent phys-
clans, without relief, whom ono bottle oimy Drops
entirely cured her.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02
BLACK JAPAN VARNISH,

Great improvements in
SEWING MACHINES!
{ Empire Shuttle Machine,
Paid Fob. Ia, 1860. salesroom, Asa, Broadway
This Machine is constructed on entirely new
principles of mechanism, possessing many rare
and valuable improvements, having been exam
ined by tho most profound experts, and pro-
nouncod TO be Simplicity and Perfection combined
The following are the principal objections urg-
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l--Excessive fatigue TO the operator.
2-Liability TO get out Of order
3-Expense, trouble, aud loss OF time IN repair
ing. i
5-Ineapacity to sew every description Of mate
rial 20 +t
6-Disagreoablc noiso while in operation.
The Empire Sewing Machine is Exempt from
ALL these objections!
Ii has straight needle perpendicular action,
makes the Lock or Shuttle Stitch which will nc-
Their r'p nor ravel, and is alike on both sides;
performs perfect sewing on every description OF
material from Leather to the finest Nansook
Muslin, With cotton, linen or silk thread, from
tho coarscst TO the finest number.
Having neither Cam nor Cog Wheel, and the
least possible friction, II runs ss SMOOTH US guss,
and is
ALPHABETICALLY A NOISELESS
MACHINE ! 4
! IL requires fifty per cent less power than any
| other Machine in market. A girl twelve years Of
ago can work IL steadily, without fatigue or inju-
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Its strength and WONDERFUL sIMPLICI-
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Get out Of order, and Is GUARANTEED by the
company to give entire satisfaction
We respectfully invite NIL those who may desise
TO supply themselves with a superior article, TO
call and examine this Jnrivalled Machine.
But in a moro especial manner do we solicit
tho patronage Of ~, s-..le
Merchant Tailors, t.trrt,t,. DER.
Coach Makers, 49,
rwA.r Hoop Skirt Manufacturcrs,
fr-i-f7-i- Shirt and Bosom Makers,
Dress Makers,
Corset Makers, "a II IL q
Cater Filters,
Shoe Binders,
.s,il Vest and Pantaloon Makers
Religious and Charitable institutions viii be
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-02

Country produce Of all kinds taken in OK
.I ,..s BLISS, JAMES . co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30
Sheriff Sale.

Ambrose Merrill
va - A 1888 - g
Elijah T. Goodrich-
NOTICE is hereby given. that b virtue Of al
IN order Of sale issued out of the Fifth Judicial
District Court for Lyon county, State Of Kansas.
and TO me directed. will,
ON SATURDAY. AUGUST 2oTH, 1864.
at the hour Of % O'Clock u Of sAid asy, ct the
Courthouse door, in the town Of EmpQria, county
of Lyon, and State Of H&nsa6, offer for bale. at
public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash
in hand, the following described real estate. to-
wit: TIE east half of section twenty three t931.
and west half OF section twenty four 60 all in
township number twenty COZ, range eleven (ll),
eonta; ming six hundred and twenty (6201 acres
of land. more less, situated in the county OF
Lyon, State of Kansas, to satisfy q judgment in
favor of Ambrose Merrill and against Eliza
Goodrich.
Given under my hand, at my Office IN Empo-
ria this 18th day Of July, a. d, 1864.
SAMUEL J. MAN TOR,
1861 1910 Sheriff
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30
RaiIroad Notice.

OFrIcE oF-ruE l., L. F. G. R. r. Col
Lawrence, July 10, 1864.
4 meeting of the Board Of Directors Of the
n above named Company, held July 10th.
1864, the following resolution was adopted:
That the Secretary be instructed 70 give pub
lie notice that it is the intention Of this Board 10
commence work upon the main road and branch
OF the earliest possible moment, and to PrOseeuta
the work as RAPIDLY as possible. and that Tor the
purposes Of q survey of the main road and
branch, and for necessary expenses, the Secretary
is authorized to offer twelve thousand sharsa e
the stock of the company for public subscriptions
That stock books be opened at the following
places, for the number of shares specified for
each place, Ind that the following gentlemen Be
appointed Commissioners, and authorized ~ re-
ceive subscriptions and the installments due up
on eneh share subscribed LeaveQWOrths 1000
shares, Sidney Clarke Lawrence, 2000 shareas
H. J. Canniff and S. N. 2imp. or Baldwin City.
1000 shares, VIM. BaFrickiOw; OttAWas 1900
shares. G. O. Hutchinson; Gnrnetb lG00. shares.
WA. Spriggs lola, 1000 shares, ". S. Newbsr-
~ Humboldt 1000 shares, ]. G, Burnett Clin-
ton, 500 shares, J. A. Beam Auburn, 500 shares,
John W. Blown Burlingame, 1000 shares, P. c.
Schuyler; Emporia, 1000 shnres, CIV. Eskridge
Notice is therefore hereby given that books for
the sJbserip ton of stock as above directed viii
be opened at the above named places. by the
Commissioners above designated, on the 18th day
of August. 1864, and kept open for the period Of
ten days. By order of the Board Of Directors.
347-49 II. J. CANNlFF, Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30
Lyon County Lincoln. Club.

Net at the school house in Emporia, ju-
ly 10th. 1864. s. J. Mantor, Esq, tempo
rary Chairman, called the meeting to order.
Jacob Stotler, temporary Secretary, be-
ing absent, j. c. Fraker was elected Secre-
tAIy pro tenn.
The Constitution was read and signed.
Edward Borton, Chairman of Committee
appointed at previous meeting to present
names OF persons Tor permanent officers OF
the Club, reported the following
Presidem-S. ]. Mantor.
Vtce President-J. w. 10y.
Steretary-C. V. Eskridge.
TreGsHrer-Jacob Stotler.
County Eseeutivs CoBanaittse-W. H
HOag, Americas townships VIM. Linaker,
Agnes City township; VIM. Priest. Cen
ter township; ]. H. Hunt, ElmendarO
township; Charles BriItOn, EmpOria town
ship; N. Spicer, Fremont township; T
McIntirs, jackson township; Ross Thorn
as, Pike township D. w. Appleby, Wa
terloO township.
Report OF Committee adopted, and the
persons above named declared elected per
manent officers.
On motion. the Chair appointed G. v
Eskridge. ]. G. Fraker and John Ham
moud Committee to examine and repor
such amendments to the Constitution Al
may be thought necessary.
Club adjourned.
S. J. MANroR, Chm.
J. G. FRAZER, Sec'y pro tenn.