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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-20
DL A C X W A TEL r OU TIE.
FRANKLIN DEPOT, EDENTON, AND PLY
" M0IITH q:

On and after THURSDAY NEXT, the 23d in
LKYFLKR, will commence running Tri-Weekly
Line between Franklin Depot, Edenton and Ply
mouth, leaving Plymouth every Monday, Wed.
nesday, and Friday mornings. at O'Clock. Re-
turning, will leave Franklin Depot every Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, at 7
O'Clock.
Passengers will be taken from all the different
Landings on the River, where signals are given
and will make connection with the Seaboard and
Roanoke Railroad. nov2O-2w
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By MAUPIN T. HATTON,
TWO VERY DESIRABLE HOUSES
l, Crawford Street, Portsmouth, IA.

TTNWO EN- DESIRA BLE HOUSES
AT AUCTION
On Tuesday, Nov. 2lst at 12A o'clock, P. NJ;
we will sell, on the premises, two HOUSES and
Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets.
These houses being just outside the City limits,
are exempt from City Taxes. Terms accommo-
dating, and made known on day of sale.
MAUPIN g. HATTON,
novl5-tds Auctioneers
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IL RESIDENCES

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Three Family Residences, Nos. !, 8, and s, sit
uated on the East side of Avon Street. near Wolf
Street. No. ] is a Wood Building, with Rooms,
Slate md Tin Roof, high paved Yard, and Brick
Kitchen.
No. is also Frame Building, having Rooms,
Slate and Tin Roof, high paved Yard, Cistern,
and Brick Kitchen.
No. S is Succeed Brick Building, with 8
Rooms, Tin Roof, high paved Yard, Brick Kitch-
en-, and Cistern.
ALSO,
A vacant Lot, SO feet on Avon Street, and 30
feet deep on Carter's Lane.
This property is offered at Private Sale until
the 22d inst, on which day, if not disposed of, it
will be sold at Public Auction.
LEIGH BROS, & PHELPS,
nOyl3-tf Auctioneer.
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TRUCK FARM FOR

On MONDAY, the 18th day of December, we
will sell, at Public Auction, (uness sooner dts
GALT FAR M,
On the Elizabeth River, two miles from the City
by land, and four miles by water, containing IS
Acres IS of which is cleared and in good state
of cultivation.
The improvements consist of Frame Dwelling,
with all necessary out-buildings, in good condi-
ton. There is on the place fine Orchard of APP
Pile, Peach, and Fig Trees, Grapes, &C..
There is also planted about 400 bushels of 0ys-
ters, which will be sold with the place.
The Stock of Horses, Mules, &C., can be
bought.
A
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BAR
III FIXTURES,
LIQUORS, PAINTINGS, &C., de-,
AT CTIONl
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust, executed by
Charles E. Cheneworth, to secure J. W. White
hurst, bearing date 18th day of February, 1896,
and by consent of sundry other creditors, we will
sell, at Auction, at the House lately occupied by
said Cheneworth, corner of Main and Church
Streets, on Monday, the 20th November, all the
Household and Kitchen Furniture, embracing the
usual assortment required in Hotel and Restau-
rant, Bar Fixtures, Liquors, Glassware, &c, &C.,
in said House.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
By order of the Trustees
LEIGH BROS. Il PHELPS,
novl4-tds Auctioneers.
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BY LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
~, s, Commercial Row.
O. R. PHELPS, AUCTIONEER.
TRACT OF LAND, IN SOUTH.
AMPTON COUNTY.

AMPTON COUNTY,
FOR SALE At AUO1TONi
On Saturday, the I'd day of December, we will
sell, without re serve, at cur Auction House, at
II clock, NJ, Tract of Land in Southampton
County, on the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad,
~ miles from Brsnchville Depot, containing
800 Acres, 100 of which are cleared and in cult
walton.
The improvements consist of good Dwelling
House and all necessary out-buildings.
Persons DESTROYS Of seeing the Farm, can cali
on Mr.. Williams, who resides upon it.
Plats of the place can be- seen at our Store.
LEIGH BROS, 4 PHELPS,
novl8-tf Auctioneefs.
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A u @ r 10 N 9 A L e

A . Q r TON 8 A Z =.
U. 8. NAVY YARD,
MoREoLx, November 18th, 1866.
VIM bs sold at Auction, at the Navy Yard
Norfolk, on FRIDAY, the 24th Of November,
the sale to commence at II O'Clock, A. NJ,
10000 lbs. old Bolt Copper,
1000 " Sheet q
800 s' " Boiler j."
1000 =" Composition, al.
$3.50 F." Lead,
400 I" Sheet Brass,
100 tons " Wrought Iron,
200 90 Iroa Castings,
600 fathoms Chain Cable,
l25 Iron Water Tanks,
80 Water Casks,
l6s Copper Powder Tanks,
100 tons Shell and Shot,
$50 Ships Blocks,
100 tons old Junk,
"a " old Canvass, ~.
2b0 Iron Hooks and Thimbies,
5000 Lbs. Powder.
Terms cash, in Government funds.
By order Of the Navy. Department: -g..
N. w. HITCHCOCK, Commandant.
WV. @. Wsss, Acting Naval storskesper, !;
novlS-t7A +@
DRINCEss ANNE TAVERN F6R
The Tavern House and Lot, at Princess Anne
Court House, will be sold at Public Auction, on
December Court Day Monday, the Ath.
The Tavern has Rooms, and is now ready for
business. The location Of this Tavern il first rate,
and to buEinesa man the prospect is admirable,
being the only Hotel at the place.
This property offers good chance for first
class investment and Is offered on the most liber-
al terms,
TaaMs--Cash, for enough to paw the interest
now due on the bond for which the said property
was last sold, aud to pay the costs of the execu-
ton of the Trust. The balance in /, 2, and 8
years.
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BY Wake L. CHAMBERLAINE,

GALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
y KITCHEN FURNITURE
AT AUCTIONl
On TUESDAY NEXT, 21st inst, at 10 o'clock,
we will sell, at No. 6, Washington Street, the
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE
of Mrs. Arthur Sinclair
The House is offered for sale privately.
Wake & CHAMBERLAINE.
nov20-tds Auctioneers.
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By F. F. FERGUSON, Auctioneer.
A UCTIoN SALE OF STEAM PRO.
novl5-tds

A UCTION SALE OF STEAM PRO-
IN PELLER AND BARGE.
will sell, on Tuesday, the 2sth instant, at IL
O'Clock, M, at Higgins wharf, the
STEAMER j. d. COLEMAN.
The ]. d. Coleman was built in 1868, is SO feet
long, II 6-12 feet BEAM feet inches in hold, is
well found in every respect, will carry $50 tons
on $40 inches rate; Engine Is inches square !;
speed miles per hour.
The Boiler and Engine have just been over
hauled, and are as good as new.
She will carry 5000 bush els of Grain, and con-
sumes N tons of coal per "a hours.
She has large size Sewall's Donkey Pump. 2
Anchors and Chains, Clinker built small Boat,
built of Cedar, and fully found in Lines, Furni-
ture, Tools, &C.. DC.
ALSO,
, Barge c, J. RYAN, years old. She is a I'd
size Erie Boat--capacity 5000 bushels She was
thoroughly oyerhauled in October, and warrant
ed sound.
For further particulars, enquire of
F. F. FERGUSON,
nOyS-tdS AuctiOnaar
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WHAT WE WANT.-Just the human frame il
not complete without all its members, SO is city
not complete without every essential that is, OF
should be peculiarly hers. OF course different
cities reqoire different things to complete them;
and as Norfolk is not yet complete, we will emu
merate some of the things that are essential.
First A supply. of good soft water, suitable for
drinking and washing.
Second. A dry dock floating dock, where
large vessels can be repaired.
Third. A public park as breathing lung to
the city, and place of promenade for the citi-
Zens.
Fourth. direct line of steamers to Europe.
Fifth. Another market house in the upper part
of the city.
These are some of the things we want in this
city at this time, and without them we can never
hope to make much Roadway.
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BANK STREET DRUG SToRE.-We are gratifed
to see, that the remnant of our young men, who
have been so fortunate to return to their homes,
after absence of three years, are gradually re-
are young men of rare ability in the various
walks of life, and of them possess all the
comitant qualifications of skillful merchants Pro-
minent among these is our esteemed young towns
man j. r. Todd. He has displayed considerable
first class drug store Bank street, near Main,
and may justly be regarded as the Pioneer in the
extension of business in that direction.
He is skillful chemist and druggist, and has
provided himself with every article mentioned in
the pharmacopeia and is prepared to compound
prescriptions at any hour ofthe.day or night. In
addition he has large assortment of every ar
tcle usually found in wellregulated drug house,
and will dispose of them at living rates
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

BY LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
No. s, Commercial ROp.
G. X. PHELPS, AUCTIONEER-
ELEG ANT AND w. E L l.
E< e PIT
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AT NO. 81, WEST MAIN STREET,
AT AUCTIOEt
On THURSDAY MORNING, the 23d instant,
commencing at 10 o'clock, we will sell, at the
residence of Mrs. Horatio Williams, No. 81, W.
Main Street, large assortment of elegant and
well kept HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, viz:
PARLOR FURNITURE.
Velvet covered Sofas and Chairs made by Viii
liams, of Baltimore;
Rocking Chairs,
Fancy and Reception Chairs,
Etsgeres, Brocatelle Couch,
Marble Top Tables, Mirrors, Carpets, &c.
CHAMBER FURNITURE.
Bedsteads, Bureaux, Washstands,
Wardrobes, Hair Mattresses, Girandoles,
Mating, Carpets Chairs, DC.
DINING ROOM
Dinner and Tea Sets,
Dining Tables, Oak Chairs
Glassware, Refrigerator,
Kitchen Furniture, &c.
LEIGH BROS. & PHELPS,
nov20-tds Auctioneer.
By LEIGH BROS. a. PHELPS.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20
~ We note in the Eastern naper

- We note in the Eastern papers,an
announcement that there is to be publish
ed soon, diary, kept during the whole
of the war, at Richmond, secretly made
by Dir. Jones, who was clerk in the
Confederate States war office. 1t was
not intended for publication, but merely
as private and personal record. 1t con-
tains pretty full account of the trans
actions of the Confederate War Depart
ment during the whole period of its exis,
tence until the evacuation of Richmond
and the surrender of Gen Lee, and COM
prises copies of all important documents
and dispatch pertaining to the said war
office, with history of the rise and pro-
grees of the events which eventually
broke up the $50 called Southern Con-
federacy.' 1t will occupy two octave
volumes, which, if the truth has been set
down by the diarist,will be curious if not
profitable reading.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20
January AND MAY.-we mean no allusion

JANUARY AND MAY.-We mean no allusion
january and May" We have reference
TO the union of spring and winter, which has
taken place during the past week. A bridal as
incongruous, indeed, as the former-in other
words mesauiance.
Here was the pretty, trieksy, cOquctiish spriff
April, lying in the embrace of the hoary, old
hobgoblin, December. 1t is as bad as Titania,
the beautiful queen of the Fairies, in the play
loving and dallying with Bottom, the weaver
or the fabled union of Beauty and the Beast.
The 'clerk of the weather. is perhaps. "on
a bender" supposition which receives plausi-
bility from the approach Of the season of general
gayety and festvity. The weather is, certainly,
thermometrically, barome etrieally, and diametri-
raily out of order
A few days ago it was intensely eold-thiclk
overcoats and fur pel.sSes were in demand
huge fires roared and cracked in every fire.
place-theTe was large reinforcement, tempo
-aYiiy, of the regular standing number of red
noses in town, ana every my rill or brawling
waterfall was curdled into ice. From appear
snces, at that time, il might have been said of
our town what Prentss once said Of Cincinnati,
that at was haunted by the ghosts of slaueh h.
tered swine" The talk everywhere was con-
errning-pork.
Two days ago the weather moderated very
much-Winter relaxed his icy grasp of TeilRs
Ba:ei and the streams found their voices and
sang merrily to their banks again.
Yesterday was warm and showery-a regular
April day-all smiles and tears, or warmth and
showers. A day so well described by England's
present laureate, that we ask pardon for the
dull prose foregoing for the sake of the excellent
poetry that follows. 1t was, as is here de-
scribed, shrinking day that sometimes comes
In Winters front, SO fair 'nlong its dark peers.
1t seems a straggler from the files of June,
Which in its wanderings had lost its wits,
And half its beauty; and, when it returned,
Finding its old companions gone away,
1T joined December's troop, then marching past;
And so the fral thing comes, and grcets the wo ID
With thin crazy smile, then bursts IN tears.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- The negroes in Missouri are rap
idly approaching the great desideratum
of their earthly ambition-equality with
the white race, and the right to appear in
courts In Macon county, in that State,
il case of assault and battery, between
two negroes, tried before magistrate, A
JURY OF NEGROES was summoned and the
case decided by them Their verdict as
sessed the fine at S2l each, and the case
row stands recorded on{he docket of the
Justice.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

MP. ETT.R-Sn: regret to BE- compelled
10 notice a slanderous report to the effect that
forged afiidaviis in order to recover the cotton
of the Boyd heirs, recently seized by the Treas
ury Agent at Camden. Seven affidavts were
presented and each one sworn to and sab
scribed before Il. f. Sullivan, J. r., in the pres.
enee Of pitnssses, aud endorsed by Capt. Sanders
with the county seal attached to several Of them,
and it would have been to all had deemed
more necessary to show that Mr.. Sullivan was
acting Justice of the Peace.
A man cognizant Of the great penalty ex-
pressed for forgery would hardly run such Q
risk. when almost any Of my neighbors will
testify that have never at any time, and in any
manner, had any fling to do with cotton which
was ever the property of the Confederate States,
or either of them, by virtue Of sale, transfer,
assignment, or tax.
have the honor, sir, to subscribe myself,
Your friend and servant
THO. n. BOYD.
Spring Hill. Dec. l5, 1865
n B.-The above is literally correct and true.
z. Il. SULLIVAN, J. ?.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

FROM WASHINGTON.-Washing Nov 81.
To Hon. w w. Holden, Provisional Governor
of North Carolina: Accept my thanks for the
noble and efficient manner in which you have
discharged your duty as provisional governor.
You will be sustained by the government
The results OF the recent elections in North
Carolina have greatly damaged the prospects Of
the state i'll the restoration of its governmental
relations. Should the action and spirit of the
legislature be in the same direction, it will
greatly increase the mischief already done. and
might be fatal. 1t is hoped the action and spirit
manifested b. the legislature will be so directed
as rather 10 repair than increase the difficulties
under which the state has already placed itself
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The Report of the Sec.
retary of War is ready for delivery 1t viii
satisfy the country that the same vigor charac
terlzes that department in reducing the army to
peaceful footing which marked its action in
the prosecution of the war.
On May lst we had in the field and bosnitals
l.Ooo, SOB men This force has already been re-
duced to 175,009, and the process of reduction
IS still going on.
BY July 1st the army will consist of sc. 900
men, which the Secretary deems sufficient for a
state of peace and he will ask for $50. 600 900
only for the year
Judge Yarmouth, from Louisiana. is hero as
delegate from that State On the day of tie
late election in that State, it will be recolectsd
that irregItar polls were opened, at which both
whites and blacks voted The Judge main aims
the theory tbatby the rebellion Louisisna reppsed
to territorial condition, and this is the bssis on
which he will present himself as delegste.
EV The rumor is repeated that thu British
cabinet has instructed Sir Frederick Bruce to
demonstrate with our government sgsinst the
movements Of the Fcnisns in this &C Antry.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20
OBITUARY.

DIED in Arkadelphia on the 18th day of Sep
tember 1865, of consumption, JAMES +. ID.
BARKMAN.
James L N. Barkman was born in Clark
county, February Goth, 1919, and is inferred
near the same spot where his young eyes FRS.
beheld the besutful sunlight of Heaven
Thus in the vigor of life-manhood's early
dawn-he has left us. So goods so kind, so no.
bic heart as his, it vibrat-s no more on earth,
and is now still, in the cold and silent grave;
another proof that the mysterious affections Of
God are beyond human comprehension, that the
insstiate archer Oath directs his arrows at .
shining mark. and the plea Of all that ID good
and just in this lite-the tears of the widow and
orphan, the sympathy and prayers OF friends
can't avert or stay a single blow when the fatal
hour of death bids home TO the Spirit-Lsnd.
Few men so completely enjoyed the entire
confidence of the community As the deceased,
one of the few men we meet in this life that
could do and say whatever he pleased and still
retain the respect aud esteem OF his large circle
of aequaintances and friends. Liberal and
generous to fault, ever ready to place the
broad mantle OF charity over the faults of 9th
ers, blessed with an abundance of means, his
heart was ever ready to CONT ibute TO the wants
Of those who called upon him, and these were
many. Candid and free to express himself, he
would point out the faults Of others as readily
and with the same impartiality as he would sp-
prove their virtues. Long, yes long, will il be
before this community and this people Will
share the kindness and generosity OF better
man.
Farewell James T.. NJ. Barkman. How pleas
ant 10 utter the sound OF thy name. how bitter
the pang of fare-ihee-well forever! loved thee
on earth. love thy nemory still. My t.st
friend has gone to the house Of clay-,he debt
is paid-no more claims has the earth-"dust
has returned TO dust"-the green grass wateTea
by the sparkling dews of heaven. and moved
gently by tie midnight breeze, will soon wave
It's green foliage over thy last resting place
But thy memory is indelibly written upon eur
hearts, and down the vista of time-when the
twilight of our years shall have conceive still
will think and remember thee. Farewell for
ever. AMICUS.
Arkadelphia. Ark, Nov 2lst, 1885,
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas, heretofore, to wit: On the Iath
ult., cur beloved brother. II. X. BOWMAN, de-
parted this life, not only leaving bis dsconsolste
widow and children to mourn his loss, but the
Lodge and many friends. Our brother ws. an
esteemed citizen, worthy member Of our Fra
terni'y, a pious member Of the Church. kind
husband, and a devoted father. But the Great
Master, who rules all things, has, in His wiss
dom, called him TO a higher and an eternal work.
Therefore, be it resolved,
lst That this Lodge not only mourns the loss
of our esteemed brother. hnt !, deeply and sim
cereiy synpathizes witR- his bereaved widow
and tatherlsss children rtN
ID BE It further resolved, That as Free and
Accepted Masons. we will wear the usual badge
OF mourning tor our brother for thirty days.
Sd. BE it further resolved, That a copy OF
this preamble and these resolutions be presented
to his widow. and that they BE- inserted once in
the Washington Telegraph.
l.. J. JoYNER,
w. ID. S. COOK, Committee.
L. NJ. McCRARY,
Attest: j. II. KENT, Secretary.
Red River Lodge, Sept 2.lao5.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

u Charles IT. Smith, of Rome Ga,
more fainiiiarly known in this portion of
the country as "Bill Arp, SO called" has
been elected to The Senate, from the for
ty-third district of that State.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

~ 1t is expected that there will be large
immigration into Brazil from tie United States.
Several gentlemen frCm Louisiana were in Bra
zil, seeking suitable localities for emigrants.
Col. Woods patty, who went to Brazil to ne
gotiate for lands for some 600 Southern planters,
had met IN enthusiastic reception. The Pres-
dent promises ali needed aid in furtherance of
tie prni ct.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

lg@ A dispatch from Washington says: The
obituary proceedings which will take place in
Congress consequent upon the announcement
Of the death of the late President will be OF
very imposing character. Many of the most
prominet in both branches will deliver
,ulogics, large edition OF which will be printed
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- Ex Governor Wm. A. Graham
has been elected TO the United States SEN
ate from North Carolina he was Con
federate Senator, and has not yet been
hardened. His election was almost
unanimous. '
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- Maj Gen. Sherman. who "cut the
Confederacy in two and put quietus
to any further hostile demonstration Gu
.our side of the question" is now in Lit
tie Rock, for what purpose is unknown.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- An organ for the use of Hem y
Ward Beecher's church in Brooklyn, is
now in progress Of construction, and is
said will be the finest ON this continent;
it will cost $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- A dispatch from Washington says Re
publican members of Congress already there
show in conversation that they believe the
President has undergone decided change in
mis- feelings towards the South, and intends to
apply the brakes. A day or two since he ex-
pressed himself as much dissatisfied with North
Cmofna for defeating W. w. Holden for Cow
ernor, against his known and declared wishes.
Holden will probably remain as provisional
governor for many months to come.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- Our thanks ara due Maj. II. w.
McGill, for late papers. Your kindness
is duly appreciated Major. and long may
YOU live to remember us with such ia
vors.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- Gen. Butler is reported TO have
been assigned to the command of the de-
partment of Virginia. The report crea-
ted considerable excitement in Richmond.
They don't want anything to do with
the beast
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

70 Lieut. Gen. Jubal Early, of the
Elk Confederate army, and of Shenan-
doah valley notoriety, is at Nassau n. p,
and is said to be writing history Of his
campaigns.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

U \ Washington special says the
English Minister don't believe the re-
marks of the President about the Cabinet
of Great Britain, viii lead to any bad
feeling be..Sseen the two Governments.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

Raleigh. II. c., Dec. To the President OF
the United States: The legislature has ratined
with but six dissenting votes, the congressional
amendment abolshing slavery. Five Judges
have BEEN elerted-all good selections. Three
of my personal appointments have been con-
frned. (Signcd) W W. HOLDEN,
Provisional Governor.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

g A collision took place at Grenada, Miss
on the night of the 29th ult between party of
State militia searching for arms among freedmen
and squad of negroes, assisted by some colored
soldiers. Several militia were wounded one
severely. Large numbers of muskets, &mmu-
milton, ETC, were found and taken from the
negroes.
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

From recent returns received at the Indian
bureau. tfe various tribes Of the United States
are estimated To represent collective strength
of 3O7 500 souls, Of which number 5,4oO are
known to have served in the federal service du-
ring the war
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20
For Sale or Lease.

A WELL improved place in SEWER county
a. known as the "Bixzell Plantation on the
north bank Of Red River, containing about
l0l3 Acres Of choice Land, and 225 acres in
cultivation Half cash, balance on long time.
Apply to A. B. Williams, at Washington, or to
the undersigned at Little Rock.
L-r--, GKO c. WATKINS.
Little Rock, Nov 30, 1866. 1913
Washington telegraph., 1865-12-20

- The Frefh Minister tn'hhs 'iia'
the affirmation of the Monroe doctrihe III
tAe Presidents Message, will not impede
a pacifc solutionof questions pending be-
tween us and Frsnce.