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she banks Of cha marrow sgeana and osfnsds spsf
them with musketrY, The vessel, kspi In neff " ~
unjniured by The FIRE, and reached fayetteSile soon
after daylight on Sunday morning.
General sherman had arrived q few hours pre-
viously, and had established his headquarters "
the arsenal. Captain Ainsw0rth delivered his DC =
patches aud, receiving others in return, starteu
, back in the edge OF the evening. In descending
the river, the gunbOat Eolus was met gong up,
about 20 miles below Fayetteville. i~ii -
This afternoon General Dodge went up 20 have Q
conference with GeneraiTShelman III regard 70 the
vast crowd OF refugees negroes, deserters aug
prisoners that cucumber the train OF the army IL
is understood that these are TO be az once trans
icrled 10 the care of MAJOR General Terry, al this
place to ~ by him disposed OF as circumstances
may dictate. 4 anl also informed that Gen. Sher-
man will halt at. Fayetteville only long enough 70
relieve himself of these encumbiAnc 5a f..sd 1
en- LIBERATION OBJ ST, PATRIcK's DAY II. NEW roRi'
ST. Patrick's Day was celebrated with all the
usual enthusiasm in New York. Thu Herald says Of
the celebration: .,t. -.t RI. F.. gai>a si.l bra /
st. Patrck's Day was celebrated IN this city yes-
terday 10y the SONS of the Green Isle Ia an enthn
SaStic manner : There was profnae display OF
emerald bnutiug, and tho festivities were entered
into with true .Zest. The procession OF civic and
military organizations WAS nneh larger ihSa usual
and made very fine appearance; The weathef
wa all that conld have bosh desired 10 give ecid 10
the celebration the sky being cloudless and the az
mUSphcre mild. Besides the PROFESSIONAL ceremo7
MES, thrro vert numerous other interesting OBJ
servances of the day, Including services at 81. rat
rick's cathedral aud reunions OF the different Irish
societies. 5000 ~ ~ ~ .. /.
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r11Nr rp1crs or PRonrcE.
FROM WILMINGTON.
WILMINGTON, March IL, 1867

WILNINGTON, March Is, IsbJT
HOW cONMrN1CArION WAS OPENED BETWEEN GENESALs
TERRY AND SHERMAN.
Dispatches from the special correspondents of
the New York Herald who accompanied General
Sherman go forward on the steamer Arago: These
de spatches cover the whole ground mp to the arr-
val of the grand army at Fayetteville
On the announcement in this city of the arrival
Of Sherman at Fayetteville, General Terry at once
despatched a steamer up the river to open eommu-
uicston.. The delicate duty OF penetrating, IN an
unarmcd boat, ore hundred ahd twenty miles into
the eRemy's country, was eonmitisa by lhe Chl .
OuarterunastAr Brieadier General Dodge 20 Captain
Andrew AinsWOrth, captain of the port Captain
Ainsworth started on Saturday afternoon, al Two
O'Clock, ia the steam tug Davidson. After pro-
ceediug sOme distance np the river, the tug came
e. the baak aud took on quantity OF cotton haies
which afforded safe bulkhead Egainst mnsket balls
The vessel proceeded along, however, without DIM
entity until within about twelve miles of Fayette-
vile, when body ofrebel esyslrymen appeared On
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loss aeArly atssslleFby TIE Wits people. aud M
loss in this way - very heavy. On Monday evening
they burned Brady's candle factory and the stable
Of Mr. !. o. Lewis. On Tuesday morning they
banned the mill, factory, cOmpahy's shop. foundry
and many other buildings, which caught lire IRON
the burning of these. Twenty live dwelling hOnses
were destroyed, and the people are in state OF
destitution. yai ,se hs'' n
On Thursday Sheridan's force came down the
canal and Friday pillaged everything they could
| find in town, and the N left for Columbia Ia i
Some persons were treated in most shameful
manner aud some with inhamanity. The Yankees
entered the room OF youRg lady who was very i'll,
ami cursed her and other ladies OF the family. A
drunken party went 10 the house OF Mr.. Charles
Scott WHO lives abont six miles from ScOtiSville,
iasulted his wife, paShed her out OF the house aud
rcd il. Mr.. Scott had g1ne Ia the woOisto Seerete
some yaluableS aud returning, SAW bis house in
flames; he fer dead, and was SO found next day.
Whet Sheridan himself was in town, those with
whom tho officers were quarteTed, and also those
who applied ior q guard, were not nloested.
We learn thai the Yankees took Mr.. Turner, the
President Of the Bank of lIOWardsville, and whip
ped him IN the presence Of his family in order to
compel him tn tell the Whereabouts of the specie.
Il had been removed. The damage done 60 the ca
usl is OF course, very great, but il can be repaired
to be somewhat available IN three weeks. The
aeq ue,luct at Columbia was not injured The Yam.
kegS maize deep cut through the einbankment.
aud this drew of the water from the canal, other
wise the acqueduct Is uninjured. The lUckssO I'd
an injured sOlns extent, but be repair
ed About thousand negroes went OF with the
raiders Among them women with young children.
On the second day, some OF them, tired of their
burdens, aud the Yankees not caring To help then. 4
as many as sixteen threw tAeir babes nIO the ca j
nal. The meu were taken OF whether they were
willing to 20 OF not, and forthwith mounted and
armed. Wherever Sheridan's raiders went they
took whatever they wanted, aud did they
pleased.
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faUssIA, Majesty 10 ohtaln thsas sssaits sad fhsy
Rrdcatly and confidently hope that a new era Q;
prosperity aud progress has cynmenced for cotiiI
Try which has so long been tic victim oi violehee
sad disorder; but, That mag ia Lhe mare, aud at
per,od not far distant, elevate Itself to tie heiglt
thai other peoples have attained. Its very hater-
ing Tor me that the Government Of the Queen has
chosen me, with the APPRECIATION OF Her aslesty,
60 TeeOg Bize the Empire OF your lInpenabMsiesiyb
and establish perfect harmony between The two na-
tions il will be for great satisfaction 10 merit
by my cal and loyalty Ia the Accomplishment %
nv diplomatic functions, the conpdeuce OF your
SiosIy and that ot the IIuPsriai GCsernmsnt.
4, REPLY OF HIS laAJEsTT'TnE EsPER0B. q @ 4
MONSIEUR LIE MINIsTRs: AZ Is with much pleas
M that receive the assurance OF rleudship that
YOU offer me III the name. Of The Queen of Great
Britain, youT august sovereign, with whom We are
united by such close ties al blood and estetH
shall always be happy 90 witness the Strengthening
OF the good relations that the .AxIcsn Empire IS
called upon TO form with the British nation, and
hone that BY means Of liberal, strong aud tolerant
Government the blessings Of peace, prosperity and
progress will not be wanting Tor the country that
has eOnided to us IT'S future am very grateful 70
the Queen Tor the choice she has made of so wothy
a representative, and beg OF you to convey 70
her MY sentiments toward her person aud country.
a. a..fs ----l - --1L------ b. '+-- 4
SONETnINs NRg.--A Iiew costume was brought
out by lady IN this city yesterday, which attiael-
ed no little attention. \ close lifting gsrment
fashioned sitailarlv 10 the .swaoW- tailed" coats
with which gentlemen W re wont 10 deck their per-
sous in the Olden TINE, before Conied gray became
fashionable through necessity, was all there %as ~
H. bat 10 see IL by al Eyes fair daughters
was u novelty. From one OF the tail pockets float
ed geOdly share OF dainty cambria handkerchief.
The general verdict was that a Partisan exquisite
could not have sported his --latest agony" more
gracefully, aud everybody wondered what next -
Montgomery appeal, 9th. ''' .s'-'
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FROM pESERET.

Brigham Yonng's message, delivered January
23d, speaks of rapid advancement in DeseTet. Pop
ulatinn has increased, harycstS have been bountI-
m mines OF coal discovered, coumudious stoIes
and dwellings erected aud machinery for the man
uactur,. at cotton and wolleu fabrics has been Pn
in successful operation. Cultivating cotton proves
L. bc less reuuucratiye than raising cereals. The
overland route 10y the plains has been SO much dis
nrhed bv Indians that safer and regular
com nrun.ation is offered by the Colorado river,
aud, ia anticipation ofa chang, the Deseret Mer-
camille Asst citation have built warehouse at the
head OF navigation on that stream. ln reference 10
the refusal OF Congress 10 admit Deseret into the
Uuion, Brigham Young thinks the time is ''not
far distant when she Will be requested and solicit
ed To ASSUME the dignity aud responsibility of a
sovereign State."'
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LrERY vALUAnLE 1.ROE,ERTE rs

v ADAMS MILL YALLEY FOR SALE AT AUG
IioN-wii be sold at auction The premises, FRI
DAY the Gath Of March, at O'Clock +. H., large nun
ber Of lots located above, comprising aboHt acre
be divided into lots OF suitable sizes plan oil which
VIII be shown at sale. ]
These lots extend from the mill mp the valley on both
sides of Sh0ckoe creek Some Of them yaluable4or
building purposes hese have font Tenth street,
French Garden Hill and all 10 the centre
OF the city that when streets opened they soon
must be, iled up and tended " Ill e Of great value.
Also the reyersonsry right 10 the mill canal CO feet
wide, containing 772.l0O0 scres 49,.
After which will be sold several other lots in the ycini
~ Of the above p GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS,
mh2l-Atds Difs.rf' t.F 3aIis b. Auctoneers
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tpIiECITY.

MAroR's CoUEr.-liis Honor acted upon'the fol.
lowiDgssses this morning :,.f m if rfIif'E T'
Thos Digney was up, cliarged-~ith being drunk
and dsordeTly in the street, aud taking crutcl
from u crippled man and attempting to assault him.
The accused was discharged after hearing.
Patrick Drewry vas committed TO Jail in default
of giving $500 security to be OF good behavior for
interfering with officer, in discharge OF hi4
duties.
Robert Walker was up for stealing II pounds. Of
powder from some person unknown, aud was dis
charged.
The ease Of Sarah, slave of Henry Miller, charged
with going at large in the city, and that of John.
who says he is free, but has papers to subStaH-
tate the fact were continued, the former to the
24rh, and the latter 10 the 3lst inst.
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surKIDAN,s RAIDERs Al sCOTTsymIE.

SHERIDAN'S RAIDERS AT SCOTTSYILLE.
A private letter from SeottsvilIe gives sad
account Of the sction of Shesidan and his raid
ers.
THe enemy were in two columns-One from North
Garden. commanded by Sheridan in person, pass
81 on towards HoYGTdsyille aud New Market
tn remainder rom Charlottesville, supposed to
.6sye Ieen about four thousand, went to SetItrs-
vile. They entered the town on Monday about
e,ll,cL In tho afternoon. The citizens were m the
s.~sets al the time OF tie entry. Of the advanced
'.-S-S VINO were somewhat disguised, and
S.e~e not sure' that they were Yankees I'M
IN thew began TO FIRE Promiscuously upon
-. citizens They Immediately broke open
m, hank, and wsre greatly disappointed al
Soi inding anything, as all the effects bad peSn
removed the week previous None Of the people
riei a,vaA soma dlstaLev from town aad thea; re-
IssS,d. The stores were broken oPcn and their
80 ne tbe Yanaees 10 the negroes aud low class OF
whites who led the robbers IRON place - pace,
and pointed out prOpsgt! Y be EQbosdI kRsA was
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-23

SELF -DENIAL oh 1hk OtLkN or .SPAIN.-The
property offered TO be sold by the queen of Spain
for the benefit of the nation comprises the Whole
royal patrinOuy, with the exception of the royal
residences aud the estates entailedup the Crown
of Spain. Sevenij five per cent. OF tae proceeds
wall go the public treasnry and t~enty live per
cent to the royal treasury. The salt IS estimated
to produce coo, 900, 90 reals The PROPOSALS said
To have been received with indescribable enthu-
siasm. The whole Congress testified Their grati-
tude by thanking the Queen in person. Her Ma
iesty said that, as she considered herself the moth
er of the Spanish people, she wished t. be the hrst
10 sacrifice herself for their interests, n.
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SALE OF CoNs, MEDALS, &o.---A rare aud valu-
able collection al coins, medals, &c belonging To
TN, late DIR. Chiffon, and by him purchased from a
Spanish gentoman, was offered lor sale on Monday
evening in New York, and the same viii be cOu-
tinued four OF live days. The collection comprises
ancient silver and COPPER coins Of Greece, Rome,
France, England, the Papal States, Sweden, &C.,
&c. Among other aRiceS OF sirtu is a well-eXe-
ented painting by West Of the first Bishop OF New
York. DIR. Provost, IN full Episcopal robes There
is also "A hue collection OF nuuiSmatic works, many
of them rare audi costly; and, in addition, several
engrayings, Autographs aud coored prints, such as
are not cary day to be met with. EieetrotyPe
medals, shells, &c are also IN the catalogue. The
attendance was not large, and the prcas moderate
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SrfrEksD NO Loss.-We are glad to learn that
orr spirited contemporary, the Charlottesville
Ciro5ies, suffered no loss from the Yankees in the
recent occupation Of the town. The JsTESoRia''
uiHce also escaped without loss ~ damage.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-23
RECEPTION OF THE BRITISH EJvoY AT
MEXICO.
The following account of the reception of the
British Envoy at Mexico is translated from, La

British Envoy at AexiseO is translate from, La
EStGfette:
On the 9th, at. IL o'clock, occurred the solemn
reception of Peter Campbell Scarlet, Envoy Ex-
traordinary ana Minister Plenipotentiary OF Her
Britannia Majesty 10 the Emperor of Mexicn The
representative OF Great Britain went To the palace
in the imperial carriage, which also recDnducted
him 10 his residence. The following are the
speeches delivered CA the occasion.
SIRE IL have he honor TO beg your Imperial
Maiesty TO accept at my hands the credentials of
whirh ann the bearer, by which the Queen, my au-
gust Sovereign, appoints me her Envoy Extraordn-
AIRY aud Minister Plenip0tentiary at the Imperial
Court ct N eXlco and also letter from the Queen
responding. to the notification OF the accessou OF
your Imperial Majesty 10 the throne Of this country
am charged to transmit the assurances of the in
variable esteem and consideration of the Queen for
your Imperial haiesties, and to assure yon of the
desire of my Sovereign 70 preserve the must AMI
cab relations between Great Britain and the lin
pre that your Imperial Majesty has been called
upon to govern. Sire, until now, aud during many
wears, other nations ia the ;wO heinislhercs have
had occasion TO deploro the absence OF firm and
efficient administration of the affairs Of Mexico
OF Government that cOnd give guarantees of order
and security for person and property that admins,
tered justice with hpartality and prom 3titude thai
recognized liberty fconseicucs aud respected relg-
iousls international right INTERPRETATIONS With for
eign Powers. The Queen and al the people OF
Great Britain applaud the powerful siiaTts OF your
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TRgAsrRr nrpArrnr.r G - J

- 49, 80 kiehl0nd, Dec. Z, ~ !
TO HoLDFPs or FIVE PER CENT. & Az CIR
provisions fae oh section OF the acc Of Copress emit
tied an aet 20 reduce the currency ,.c apprsd Febur
r. H. 1904 which declares that vail call caes sbaY
ted for the Ireasury notes iaio giol ta le eonysrE
be-" 40 81 l5erfo'
The l.h section Of ssdact Impose = 4 OF one huns
per Certificates which shall REGAIN outstanding
en- Oh nFsl asl q January eighteen huBh.d and sixt
80 4. q. A. ThSNH0LM,
ssea Secrets. Of TrsssuTy,I
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Candidate. for Omcc.
i,I CAMP 26TH Va. BATTALION. /,
Chsfhn's Farm, March 10, 1866.

o., Il. .-s-,i. --iilr CAMP 10Th Va. BATTA LIoN.l
Chafhn's Farm, March 10, 1866. (
Ef-ro the Voters OF the City OF fRicli-
ad :-Ihaye observed within the last day two
M has been presented 10 you through the city
papers In connection with the existing vacancy in tile
ledge and by parties having doubtless, too partial
pIecation OF my fitness for the position. "a h-.-.t
Neither civil ar military position has been sought by
ME- at any period OF my life nor do intend TO seek Il
now being content rather to encounter the responsible
ties which am deemed competent 10 meet, by others,
than 20 seek after those to which may tanly esteem
myself equal. u ~ -as t-t-s ta sos r -
This atiOn accept in Difference To those lao
paTtiality has inclined them 10 make IT, well non
regard TO calls which demand that, possible should
spend more of my time in Richmond than have done
during the last four years. The rest | leave 10 NY
friends and TO those who may feel interested matter
Oi public concern. ! make and shall make appeal on
my own BEHALF 80 500 " tr 81.
Ny identity Of interest with the people of Richmond
must lie familiar TO all who have Known me during
residence OF twenty years in the city The mostNital and
precious OF my life is with them Ny home, with
those who sheltered by it.
The interests of Rchmond, ordinarily In matters of
State legsatiOn undoubtedly great and denand c0
stancy and much patient labor in her representatives
gt 10 guard them, but Ut this jnnctnIe her general
interests well as her existence community iI
edby her enemies who ierceiy assailng her on
all des Her representatives, therefore, should lie men
DO III plead for her freedom, who wall tight for her
freedom, Who will help TO gird uRe lons OF Ills old CONF
mCnWeah she goes forth 10 bait-TesoveI 10 shield
past glory by employing every hand capable ofraishg
a pon IN her deence-pledged 10 withhold no aid
and ~ esteem no sacrifice too great secure her rodem
lion from the perils and evils which threaten 4
h respectfully, 5f w 81. ELLloIf. =
, mhl1-tde 49,. r. 4
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THxAqrHY DIFAtrnEsr, c. AL

fIAAklhb fb1EASt "a w Ah."a--Ih order 10
ptomOie, pigctcabe tie early liquidation ty
the Treasury Of the OUTSTANDING TAXED NOTES tie
Treesuer Assistant TeAsGlUE aud Pay lolostar, in tie
different tses Hereby authorized receive TIE said
notes except tie 500 EDt at CO % per ccBtum dcFo
ST issuing 0r Certificates Of Loan upon hI otEeca
ton OF noataXable bond. The said certificates 10 he
payable demand after he expiration of ninety day
And al acens for Tia sale Of the above bonds hereby
authorized % the taxed notes with the except
above named, payment OF bonds when sold, al tie ;e
Of &C 80 per ceutum C. I. TRENHOLM,
au.-l--t Serrs,0ry OF the Treasury.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-23

The President has appointed John Bigelow, our
present thdrys dAUdireS at Paris, To he Envoy EN-
traoriinary aud Minister rlenipoen larry at that
court. He has also appointed the Hon. Ambrose
NJ. CLARK. late Representative in Congress from the
TWeaieth district at New York to " Consul at
Naloaraiso, Chile.
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FROM ST DOMINGO.

The Herald has the folio Ning converting small
that has sprung up in st. Domingo; > 8 p
Interesting news from 81. Domingo was furniSh-
ed 10y the arrival at this port lass hight OF the
steamship Corsica, Captain lie Messurier. from
Havana on the nth and assam on the 18th INST
Our Havana correspondent informs us that the
singular rmors OF a counter revolution IN 81. Do
mngo, published some tiee ago. have proved to be
correct 4 planter nampd Maritime, at the head
OF small tnrces nareheit 10 Santiago, drove QUE
the members of the government, defeated the
troops of Polanco, the President, and assumed
control of affairs. Ii Was said that Polanco had
been captured and Mas Lo BE- executed. The latest
ST. Domingo dates are 10 February %, and at that
time ii was not known by the Spanards whcthe'I
tho object OF Martinez WAS Ia proclaim, IN their la
yOT or to continue th,' war against them under bus
own direction. Natives who lad come into the
Spanish camps reported that Martinez had libe ated
tie Spanish prisoners at Santiago and armed them
to fight against the patriots. These natives say
there are three parties among them-one in favor
of surrendering TO the Spaniads, another in favor
of annexation to llayii, and the other Determined
to maintain their Independence. $1,000.
TRADE Win REBEI. STATES SUSPENDED. .-l
The following "important order" has been issued
by General Grant ... ,..,..- g.. l-.,v
HEADQ'Rs ARMIES or RUIZ UNITED STATES, 4
City Point, Va, March 10, 1865.
/. The operations on all Treasury trsde.permits,
and all other trade permits and licenses to trade,
by whonsocver granted, within the State Of Yir-
ginia (eNccpt that portion known as the Eastern
Shorel, ard the States OF North Carolina aud
Souti Carolina, and that portion ofthe State of
Georgia Immediately bordering on the Atlantic,
inc Guiding the city OF Savannah, are hereby sus-
pended until further orders. al contracts and
agreements made under or 10y virtue Of any trade
permit license within any of said States parts
of States during the existence of this order will be
deemed void, aud the subject Of such contracts or
agreements will he seized by the military authori-
ties Tor the benefit OF the government, whether the
same IS At the time OF such contracts agreements
within their reach, ut any lime thereafter comes
within their reach either by the operations Of
or the acts ofthe contracting parties their agents.
The delivery of all goods contracted for aud not
delivered before the publication of this order is
prohibited. .
Su ,pes OF all kinds prohibited from passing
into ANY of said States parts of States, except
such as are absolutely necessary for the wants OF
those living within the lines of actual military
cupation und under NO circumstances Will military
commanders allow them 10 pass beyond the lines
they actually hold.
By command of Lieut.. Cen GRANT,
r. ). BOWERS, Asst Adj. Geu.
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IN COUNCIL oFTHE CITY OF RICHMOND,

The following named persons were appointed commits
sOners and conductors to superntend the Charter Eec
tions be held on WEDNESDAY the 9th day OF April
next, TO wit r, t....... .E ....y .......
For jefferson Ward-Joseph Brumme Edward A Smith:
John wilson John Lacey and VIM Yarbrongh,
commissioners and VIM Granger conductor Place
of election--Ilall over the ist Market.
For Madison ward--G Myers; James II Grant George
Roys,er; = Foster and Charlie. Bates, commission.
ers; and II Chakley, conductor. Place at election
City Hall.
For Monroe Ward-Thomas Barham; Thos Boular Felix
Mathews Francis i Smith and VIM Breeder, ieom mis-
soners aud VIM Kelley conductor. Place of election
Thomas Epps shop above corner of Broad and LIST
streets. .. E - A. W MORTON
lmL2l-2taWaw ID. Clerk Council
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10y IHE GOVERNOR or VIRGINIA. PkuCLA-
ID MA1HON-Whereas q vacancy has occurred IN
The OF this state the Congress of the
Confederate states occasoned by the resignation OF the
Hon. Robert u. Whitfield late the represc ntstive from
the District composed of the counties OF Norfolk PIn
cess Anne, SsnsemOnd, Isle .Ot Nlgkt SOUTHAMPTON,
Sussex SurTy aud lireenyie and Tue city Norfolk
Therefore, WILLIAM SMITH, Governor OF the Com
nIo u;yeath OF Virginia do hereby peoclam and ma6e
known that elections will lie held the said counties
and city MONDAY the 10th day OF April sup
ply the said vacsBcy and the shelis OF the SAID
ties and the sergeant Of the said city hereby required
TO cause eectiORs to he held each % respective cdgn
Is or lity, and OhCers commanding military enc amp
meat, and posts are authorised To have such elections
held the said 10th day of april next for representa-
tiye 90 I'LL the vacancy Aforesaid. 100.
XII Given under nv hand az Governor, and I'm
l. $ ! der the seal of the Commonwealth ri Rich
~ mond, this 2Ith day of March A. d. 1900 and
in the 69th year Of the Commonwealth.
.i.r..I fi' WI. SMITH
By the Governor: ..'
GEORGE ". MrSFoRD
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
u,hO