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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07
DIED.

At Harper's Ferry, on the first of January, 1865,
in the S7th year Of her age, Mrs. ANN Z. STE
PHENSON, reGct Of the late Major James Stephen
son, (well known as our Representative IN Con-
gress many years since and gallant officer in the
Indian war of 1911 The deceased was lady of
great energy Of character and retained her tacul-
ties 20 the last. She extensively known and es-
teemed by many friends.
On the 18th Of Nav, 1864, Mr.. GEORGE W.
SAPPINGTON-aged about 81 years. He was for
a number Of years popular Deputy Sheriff; and
though faithful public officer, he delighted in be-
friending the distressed. There are many friends
remaining to cherish the remembrance Of his vir-
tues.
On the llth Of October, 1862, in Charlestown, of
Consumption, Mrs MARGARET CAMERON, re
lct Of the late Samuel Cameron, in the Goth year of
her age.
Athis residence in this county, on the 5th of
September, 1854. ROGER CHEW, in the 6Sth year
of his age.
I'm bonor's path he ever firmly trod,
And lived, and died, the noblest work of God,
An Honest Man"
At Fort Delaware. on the 9th June. 1862, SELBY
Mckenzie HAlITRAMCK, in the 10th year of
his age only son of the late Col. J. F. Hamtramck,
of Shepherdstown.
Just TO his word, in every thought sincere;
Who knew no cash, but what the world might
hear.
Near Darkesville, Berkeley county, April 30, '65,
Mrs NANCY SHIRLEY, Of this tOwn,-aged 81
years.
We have been compelled, much against our wish
es to defer many Obituary Notices until next week.
Our friends will bear with Us until we get fully
der way.
We shall be pleased to have our Record filled mp,
and the friends Of the deceased must aid US in doing
SO.
Read advertisement Of Warren Wilmington,
House Sign Painters. Mr.. Wilmington is not
stranger to US, and we believe he will promptly and
handsomely perform contracts in his department
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07
Ny Dear Sir
Hon. l. P. W. Baleh,

LEErowN, August eth, lS65.

LEErOwN, August ithi 1860.
NY Dear Sir
In reply 10 the within note have to say that du-
ring he session Of the last court held IN Martins
burg in June last as was going 70 my lodgings ana
near Staub's tavern, when no person was present
o, aid not say thaf he State Of Vest ltrgatG 'cos
= bogus eoneeSn. but YOU did say distinctly that the
Annexation Of Berkeley and Jefferson Counties was
a bogus concern-all was illegal &c. What SAID
about the matter is what now say.
Very truly your friend,
j.. p. W. BALCH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07
Winchester & Potomac River Line.

Winchester & Potomac River Line.
SUPERINTBNDENT's OFFICE, /
Hppers-Fary "a, Sept. 6, 1865.
MEssRs. II. n. GALLAHER & Co.
Gentlemen: l take the liberty of enclos-
ing the "Time Table" now in use on this road,
and would also state that on and after to-day,
(6th.) we intend running the Cars down to the
b. & 0. r. r. Depot, for the better accommo-
dation of passengers.
Very Respectfully,
r. R. FRANKS,
Freight &C. Ticket Agent ". DE- p. r.. r.
Trains going West.
Leave Harpers-Ferry at 10 O5 A. NJ. 81 As p. NJ.
Leave Shenandoah at 10 10 A. NJ. and so p. NJ.
Leave Halltown at 10 IS A. NJ. and 10 7. NJ.
Leave Charlestown at 10 So A. NJ. and % p. NJ.
Leave Cameron at IL 20 4. NJ. and 40 p. NJ.
Leave Summit at ii 40 A. NJ. and o. p. NJ.
Leave Wadesville II 05 p. NJ. and As p. NJ.
Arrive at Stsphensons IL 80 p. NJ. and As NJ.
Trains going East
Leave Stephenson's at Is p. NJ. and ii A. NJ.
Leave Vaudeville at 3 40 p. NJ. and ii 20 A NJ.
Leave Summit at 05 =. NJ. and ii 40 A. NJ.
Leave Cameron at % p. NJ. and IL 81 A. NJ.
Leave Charlestown at So p. NJ and IL Is p. NJ.
Leave Halltown at 5 10 p. NJ. and IL 80 =. NJ
Leave Shenandoah at 40 p. NJ and II SIS p. NJ.
Arrive at Harpers-Ferry 40 p. M. and r. NJ.
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Government Sale

Government Sale. i,
DY direction Of Brig Gen A cRBn SysS fn AND
ORDNANCE STORES, will be sold
On Tuesday, the l2M day Of September 1862
AT Harpcrs-Ferry, W. Virginia, to wit:
~ 95S lbs. CAST IRON,
1880 lbs. Wrought , do;
Also large quantities of ARTILLERY HA ~
NESS HORSE EQUIPMENTS, CAVALRY
and INFANTRY ACC0UTREMENIS,
CARBINES, REV0LVERS, SWohDo'
HALTERS, and STRAPS,
Shovels, Spades, Telling Axes,
Blankets, Tarpaulins, &C., &c, &c.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and
continue from day to day until the stores are
disposed of.
Hsg-Terms cash, in Government funds.
ID. j. YOUNG,
Ordnance agent.
GEORGE KooScE, Auetioneer.
Aupllst 81. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07
PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE
Mill Property, Water Pow
er, Hydraulic Cement
QuarrieS, &C.,
NEAR
AepherdstOicn, Jefferson County, Virginia.
DY Virtue of Deed of Trust from Alexander r.
ID Boteler and wife, TO the undersigned, bearing
date the 18th day of May, lS47, and recorded
in the Court of the County of Jefferson, will be
offered at Public Sale in front Of the Town
Hall in Shepherdstown,
On Saturday, the 7h day Of October, merit,
that very desirable Property upon the south
bank of the Potomac, one mile below Shep-
herdstown, known as the
"POTOMAC MILLS,
including the Mill Lot of about
FIFTEEN ACRES
and all It's Valuable Appurtenances.
The Water Power
belonging to this Property is one of the most
extensive in the State, comprising as it does
the full force of the Potomac river by means of
dam some seven hundred feet in length built
against a ledge of rock, which extends at right
angles across the bed of the River, constituting
thereby an indestructable natural dam of itself
and affording the best possible foundation for
such superstructure.
THE HYDRAULIC CEMENT QUARRIES
upon the premises are convenient to the kilns
and capable of supplying an unlimited amount
Of that Mineral of the very best quality.
Although the buildings have nearly all been
destroyed during the recent wharf.-the Merchant
Mill, Cement Factory Saw Mill, &C., having
been burnt by Massachusetts, troops in the sum-
mer Of lS61-the walls of the principle part of
them remain without material injury, being of
the most substantial character, those, for in
stance of the Merchant Mill being one hundred
feet long by fifty wide, three stories high Of
brick, three feet thick at their base, and eight
teen inches at top, resting upon limestone
foundation six feet thick, built upon arches
sprung on solid rock.
By means of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad eve
ry facility is afforded for transportation to and
from this Property, which from its situation in
the fertile Valley or the Shenandoah, is admit
rably located in every respect for the establish
ment of Manufacturing village and is well
worthy the attention of enterprising capitalists.
Bss" TERMS CASH.
HENRY BERRY,
Sept. 7, 1856. Trustee
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Fall 81 Winter Millinery.

New Goods. New Goods.
T HAVE just received New Supply of Goods
suitable for the Fall Trade. Among them are
some very neat and cheap Ladies' Dress Goods, also
a nice stock of Fall Cassimeres besides many other
articles needed by both ladies and gentlemen, all of
which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
Call and examine the stock before purchasing.
Sept. Z, 1865. ID. HOWELL.
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ISAAC FOUKE.
ATTORNEY APLAW,

q AITURNET At Inv,
N7ILLpractise in the Courts of Jefferson, Berke-
w ley, Loudoun, Clarke and Frederick Coun-
ties. CLAIMS against the Government Gtttendedto,
He can be found on Friday and Saturday of each
week at the Store-room of James McGraw, on She
nandoah Street, Harpers Ferry-unless called else
where by professional business.
Charlestown, Sept Z, lS65.-3t.
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CHAs. S. CoLLINs. E. S. HEATH.
COLLINS &c HEATH.

CHAs S. CoLLISs. E. S. HEATH.
COLLINS &c HEATH,
% Light Street, Baltimore,
COLE Manufacturers of Magee's FURNACE and
- RANGE, the celebrated Malcolm Patent Eva
porating HEATER, and the celebrated SPENCE
RANGE. Also, G0INGS' European RANGE.
MANUFACTURES OF
Cooking Ranges, HOt-AU Furnaces,
Hater Backs, Pumps, Cast Iron Sinks,
Bath Tubs, Cooking Stores,
HollOw-tcare, Church Stores,
PaIlOr Stores, Crates,
Copper and Tin Ware,
Ship Chooses, all patterns and sues.
RefTgerdtOrs.
Also, House and Ship Plumbing Of every de-
scription.
gzs Repairing Of all kinds done at short
notice.
Baltimore Sept. Z, 1865.-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07

Harpers-Ferry Clothing
AND
Gents Furnishing store.
TTNHE undersigned having moved his stock from
High to Shenandoah Street. takes pleasure in
Offering the public fine selection of
BOYS AND GENT'So oil OTHLNG.
Also, good assortment and quality of
Hats, Boots and Shoes,
Trunks, Valises and Carpet Sacks.
Persons will do well to call and examine my
stock, as 1 will sell cheap for cash.
M. ROSENBERG.
Shenandoah St., opposite late Head Quarters.
Sept. 7, 1S65.-6m..
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Auctioneer-'s Notice.

AuCCIOHCcI -
FTyHE undersigned, at the solicitation oil many
friends, takes pleasure in nouiying tne publ.
and state License as AUCTI0NEER. He will at.
tend promptly. and he hopes to the satisfaction OF
buyer and seller Of all business committed % ms
hands in the county Of jefferson. and the neighoor
ING counties of Clarke, Frederick and Berkeley
Terms reasonable and satisfactory references
Letters addressed TO him at Charlestown, will meet
prompt attention. w roppu.y
August 81, ls65.-t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-07

BLASTING Powder and Fuse. Also, sporting
Ii Powder, Shot and Caps, for sale Dy co
Aug. 81, 1865. A. d. fhAii W.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-28

! NEW YORK, October pa Washing
ton special to the Herald SAYS: Senior
Romero, Mexican Minister to the United
States, is in receipt of dispatches this even
ing which announce the capture of Mata-
moras and the entire occupation of the
State of Lamarelsas by the Liberal forces
under Juarez. There can be no doubt of
important movements having been on foot
to that end for weeks past and of their
having reached point Of reasonable sue
cess.
The dispatches are understood to have
confederation in official dispatches received
to-day by the government, although the
actual, occupation of Matamoras by the
Liberals has not been announced or con-
firmed
Important disclosures relating to the re-
cent Imperial decree establishing the Ex-
press Company are likely to be made with
in few days, that will fully show up the
snimus ofthe late Philadelphia dispatches
declaring the Liberal cause hopeless and
Maximihan's government firmly fastened
on the people Of Mexiso. a -.
Several gentlemen are implicated who
have hitherto held official and confidential
relations with Mr. Lincoln's administra-
ton. -3 2 tH- i3
4The Herald hasan interesting statement
in relation to the New Mexican loan for
thirty million dollars which was placed in
this market on Monday last, and also the
representation of the bonds of the denom-
nation of five hundred dollars. Already
the demand for these bonds is very great.
applications pouring in from banks and in
dividuals, from different parts of the coun-
try, as well as in the Metropolis, accom-
panied by warm expressions Of sympathy
for the cause which the loan is intended to
subserve. . r......
Don Augustin Deturbide, the oldest son
of the French Emperor of Mexico, is in
this city He has been offered rank and
emeluments by Maximilian, but has de-
clined them.
An addition to Louis Napoleon's naval
fleet in our harbor was made Yesterday,
by the arrival of the French Government
boat Destaine, Captain Debonsauge
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From New Orleans.
New Orleans Items.

New ORLEANS, October 26.-Cotton is ac-
tive, with sales of 1920 bales. Middling,
j4a56e. Sales for the past days, 5000
stock on hand, III ,000 bales.
Mr.. GoodlOe, the new United States Dis
trict Attorney has arrived.
VIM. Bayley, agent of the PostofIice De-
partment, is looking into mail matters in
Louisiana and Texas.
Governor Wells has received requisition
for Alfred A. Jones, the Erie Railway de-
faulter.
Pierre soule is expected from HavsHs in
the course of week
Mr., Fitch, mail contractor to Galveston,
will commence carrying the mails as soon
as the, papers closing the contract are re-
ceived.
Judge Parshal has arrived in Texas fro n
Washington.
=. Governor Wells is actively organizing the
State militia. Most of the officers appointed
were prominent in the Confederate army.
General Fullerton has requested the
police to arrest all vagrant negroes and turn
them over to the provost marshal Of the
Freedmen's Bureau.
Newspaper Started.
City of Mexico advices are reoeiyd to the
18th of ofSeptember,
Ex-Governor Allen has started news
paper called the Mexican Times, devoted TO
sustaining the Maximilian government.
Anniversary.
The anniversary of Mexican indepen-
dence was celebrated on the 10th of Septem-
Der.
Decree.
The Emperor has published a decree of
fering most liberal terms to emigrants.
is generally considered to be
firmly seated and developing the resources
of the country to his utmost ability.
The work of building railways in Mexico
IS being pushed vigorously forward.
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From New York.
Abandoned.

New YORK, October 27.-The schooner
Augusta Smith off and from Boston for New
bern, was abandoned at sea On the 2lst inst,
in sinking condition. The crew was saved
and brought to this port.
Reported Loss of the North Star.
Considerable iteasiness is felt here to-day
at the reported loss of the steamer North
Star 1t appears that she sprung aleak and
put into Norfolk to repair; reaching the
Norfolk dock before taking in much water.
There was no panic or casualty on board.
Mail RObbeP Arrested.
Yesterday, Mr.. Gaylord, special agent of
the Post Office DepaTtmentdeteetedE Edward
PelOnsee, one of the clerks in the Brooklyn
Post Office, in the act Of opening a letter
and took him into custody, A large num-
Der of letters had been stolen which led to
the investigation and arrest.
pr To Be Hung.
NEw York, October 27.-Geotge Wagner,
convicted of the murder of his wife last
week, was to-day sentenced to be hanged on
the 18th of December. ' '.tg
Alcohol Seized.
The Government has seized large quan-
tity Of alcohol ON account of the owners at
tempting to defraud the Custom House. A
number of officials are said to be implicated
in the swindlei .#..
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The Murder at PithoIe.

A special dispatch to the Meadville Re
publican, dated Pithole City, October "a,
gives the following details of murder at
Pithole City on Monday night.
A new establishment to be known as
Varieties" was opened last night for the
first time with ball. The evidence shows
that late at night an actress, who was in
company with John Simpson, of Roches-
ter, went to the dressing room preparatory
to going home, and while in the room two
men entered, one of whom was the de-
ceased, and attempted to ravish her Her
screams attracted Simpson to the room,
who it is alleged shot one of them, named
Matt. Kintoe from Troy, N. Y, the keep
er of the Heenan saloon there.
: Simpson was Immediately arrested and
to-day was fully committed for trial. The
town has been the scene of considerable
excitement all day. The friends of the
deceased threaten that Simpson shall never
leave the town alive, and the place of his
confinement is continually surrounded by
a crowd. Several deputy sherifFs, in con-
nection with the local police and citizens,
are deemed sufficient to ensure the ac-
cused a safe conduct to Franklin, which
will occur sometime during the night.
A public meeting of the citizens is
called for tomorrow night to devise some
means of ridding the community of the
band of desperadoes who infest this sec
ton.
a dispatch from Pithole City to tie
New York World dated October 25th,
gives the following additional news in
regard to the crime:
Thecoroner's jury to-day found Simpson
guilty of the murder of Macentee. There
is considerable excitement as the friends
of the deceased are endeavoring to obtain
possession of the prisoner with view of
summary punishment; but they are not
likely to succeed, as the force guarding
the prisoner is strong enough to insure
his safety. He will leave tonight for
Franklin. .aa t .'
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OF Internal ReVcnas

commissioner of Internal Revenue.
We learn with much satisfaction that
the Hon. E. A. Rollins, who has been
Deputy Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. for some two years, has just been ap-
pointed Commissioner, by the President
in place of Hon. William Orton, re-
signed. The experience Of Mr.. Rollins is
invaluable. He'is a alaborious, careful, in
telligent, capable officer; and the manu-
facturers and business men of, the country
may congratulate themselves upon his ap-
pointment to the responsible position for
which he has been selected. Mr. Rollins
has the entire confidence of the officers of
the Internal Revenue, as the resolution
passed unanimously at the meeting of As
SCISSORS, at Albany, testify.
Mr.. D. c. Whitman, the present able
and efficient Chief Clerk of the Depart
ment, takes the place of Deputy Commis-
sioner Mr.. Whitman has been connected
with the Internal Revenue matters since
September, 1862, and brings to the dis
charge-of his duties large and ripe expe-
rienoe, fine administrative ability, and un-
firing industry. The resignation of Mr..
OrtOn is great loss to the country, as he
was "the right man in the right place, -
but with Messrs. Rollins and Whitman,
who had the entire confidence of Mr.. Or
ton, and who shared with him the arduous
labors of the Department, in charge of it,
we feel assured that..its important affairs
will be wisely, judiciously, and honestly
- =
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Southern News.
Masonic.

-f t MtSOaAACS .H
CHARLESTON, S. c., October 27.-The Ma
sons of the North are about to receive a
distinguished committee from the capital of
South Carolina.
The Masonic Fraternity of Columbia have
chosen Brothers William Gilmore Simms
and Robert Brunna, as commissioners to
represent to their brethren in the Northern
States the distressed and PROSTATE condi-
ton of the Masonic lodges of Columbia,
r-hare they e--ss-se -, r~-a-a'
full and active. The working implements
of the order have nearly all been destroyed
by the ruthless hands of war, and the lodges
generally are in a most helpless condition.
The Brotherhood in the Northern States, it
is hoped, will extend the hand of welcome
to these two eminent members of the Fra
ternity. They will take their departure for
the city of New York, in the steamer on
Thursday.
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A Washington special says that Hon.
Caleb Gushing. leaves for England in next
Wednesdays Steamer, on a special legal
mission connected with the State Depart
ment. Thus far his business is kept strictly
confidential, but it is very clearly surmised
that it has reference to an adjudication of
the claims for damages made by this Gov
ernmentin Great Britain for the depreda-
tions of the Alabama on American COM
mefce. 1t is believed that the Govern
ment has accepted the proposition of Earl
Russell to appoint Q commission to settle
such claims.
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Gustave Dorea great masterpiece, the


A Montreal correspondent of lie Cana
dieH imparts the following paragraph:
The children of Jefferson Davis have
been for some time in Canada, as is well
known. TIE two brys are just now III
Chambly, and about to enter Lennoxville
College. The young girl, nine years of
age, is a pupil at the convent of the
Sacred Heart, Sault-au-Recollects. Last
Sabbath several Southern refugees went to
see her, They brought with them the
Federal General Cochrane, whom they in
troduced TO the girl, telling her that he
was friend of the Southern cause, al.
though circumstances constrained him to
fight in the ranks of its enemies. The
child looking to the General, answered
i shall believe that you are one of the
friends of our cause when you shall have
obtained the release of my father" The
General was deeply moved with this an
swer, and promised the child to use all his
influence on behalf of Mr. Jefferson Da-
Wis. General Cochrane, Who l believe,
occupies an official position in the United
States, visited yesterday the magnificent
of the Hotel Dieu He was
SO highly pleased with his visit, that he
begged leave from the good sisters to pre-
sent them with picture for their church,
which he is to forward from New York.
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APraYer Tor display.

The most absurd display.in the Latin
line which 1vo I1rrro--rrrl lately <-..s--the-
attempt of clergyman, in prayer at a
recent celebration, to make the dead Ian
guage Ineligible to the Almighty. He
said: I'VE thank thee, O Lord, that these,
our friends, were thus permitted to die in
battle for d,iee etdecor1nH est pro 7oaty'ia
n,ori-which means that it is sweet and
honorable to die for ones country" 1t is
very evident that the Reverend gentleman
addressed this prayer to his audience rath-
er than his Maker. ga...'i OH p
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STARK C0UNTY


II The dry goods merchants of Alliance
have agreed TO close theft stbres hereafter
until April lst at half-past six and on Sat
urday at half past seven o'clock ?. NJ.
The Alliance MoaitOy' says that the work
on the new failfoad hotel and station
building at that place has been resumed
by large force Of hands. 1t is now the
purpose of the company to have the build
ing under roof before the cold weather
sets in.
The Stark County Teachers Institute is
in successful operation in Canton. q. -. +
On Friday, as young man by the name
of Kessler, who lived in the neirhborhood
of Richville, and who was ohe Of the EN-
ployees of the P. Ft. W. 4 c. Railway,
was coupling some cars at MassiIlon station
he WAS caught between the cars and
crushed to death.
On Tuesday evening last two prisoners
named Hannah and King, made Il des-
perate attefiips TO escape from the Stark
county Jail. When the young man Smith
who attends them went upstairs where
they were confined, for the purpose of
locking them iii their cells fnr the night,
they attacked him at the door taking hold
of him by the throat and endeavoring to
pass him and get down stairs. Hannah
succeeded and got out of doqrs, but Smith
succeeded In getting King back into the
cell. The alarm was Immediately given,
and Captain Huntington, who lives just
opposite, ran over and on finding out the
causea of the disturbance started in pur-
suit of Hannah, who had taken wester-
ly direction. The Captain caihe within
hailing. distance of the fugitive just out
side of town and ordered him to halt
which he did on the second call. He was
Of course placed again in the jug.
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A ChRraPfar-

AT Harpers Ferry the other day, Sir
Morton Peto and his fellow capitalists
from England, excavated an old fellow
from one of the cellars in the town, who
held his ground during the war, refusing
to be frightened away by either canonad-
ing or explosion. II dun know" the old
fellow said, 'as the wars done me much
harm. Five years ago was the poorest
man in Harpers' Ferry; two years ago
was the richest, everybody else having run
away. 1 wasn't worth nothing then; l
aint worth nothing now; so Tn square
Judge ito Sir Morton) have you any ter
hacker about ve?2
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Yesterday Evenings edition.
Ratified.

Ratified.
The Heralds Washington special says
The Indian Bureau yesterday received in
telligence that the Legislature of Chicka-
saws had ratified the treaties lately made
at Fort Smith, Arkansas, including the
provisions abolishing slavery. -.