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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31
AGAIN AND AGAIN.

Our readers may think II strange that re 20 Oman
upon their attention medicinal preparatiou Alrea5s
nave We Tor number Of weeks urged the importance
o. asuppy o. Goes Cough Baisam In the house. reeiv
Of sorrow and death that the imedate re-
salt Of sudden coughs. colds and pulmonary attack
and lung complaints Time and experience have proyr
that Goes Cough Basam Is the most speedy and reliable
prersrnaon ever known to the world Like magic e re-
that prevent breathing IN Group and heals all
Of tho throat chest and lun No man should nerIeet
to supply his family with safo and reliable eIiine
like Goes Cough Balsam, any moro thsa he shord nsr
lect the supply Of their diiy bread II costa buf ffv
cents and the bottles cOaain swce mech . those 81
any other resy st the eAme cost While IN merit Il 4
superior 70 allosAss. Al drug stores kssp Il 90 sale
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31
STRANGE ABDUCTION Casa letter
from St. Louis, dated on the LIST instant.
relates the following singular story.

STRANGE ABDUCTION CAsE.-A letter
from St. Louis, dated on the 1st instant.
relates the following singular story:
cit appears that Mrs. Hargrove, a
Union refugee, after incredible suffer.
ings, arrived in the city, about six months
ago, with five children, four girls and one
boy. the eldest only twelve years of age.
having travelled on foot all the way from
Arkansas river to Rolla, in this State. On
arrival here she proceeded to the Refugee
House, but her health was impaired and
her eye sight nearly destroy ed-she could
, not see anything distinctly.
The Western Sanitary Commission sent
her to the Sisters Hospital, and received
her consent that the children should be
entrusted to the care Of the Rev. DR.
Elliot as their legal guardian. They were
then taken to the Mission School on
Eight street, and after remaining there
three weeks, were one day forcibly ab.
Quoted in open daylight By three men
who seized and placed them in an ambu.
lance and then drove of. They were
heard soon after in Catholic institution
aud q writ Of habsas corpus procured
from the Circuit Court for their recovery.
The children were produced, and hear
ing took place, which resulted in an order
for their restoration to DR.. EIliot,s custo-
dy. While the latter was waiting in the
Clerks office for transcript of the order,
the children were spirited away, and could
not be found. A fortnight after the boy
returned to the Mission School building
Voluntarily, and stated that he and his
sisters had been concealed in the Convent
Of the Sacred Heart, and forced to be
baptized into the Catholic faith spainat
their will.
The matter was laid before the military
authorities and guard sent to the Con-
vent, who. after some trouble, recovered
three Of tho Rirk. The eldest could not
b found. Again the rescued girls ven
ssst 70 ~ Mission School. II In thae
: week they vsgs again akdss1p1. this
60 g . o'e1eok n sighk ~ t<tar =
y 10 hAe ~ kl61sa ~ = -.
go - - 49, sesss - p
800
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HAIR DYEl HAIR DYE!l

lATCHELOKs celebrated HAIR DYE iefke Best ~
- ts Rsrld. The only H1rnlsss, Trss ssd ReiSsSie
dye known splendid Hair Dye is perfect-changss
Neutral Brsrs without the Hair or Staining the
skin leaving the Hair Soft and Beautiful
Vitality frequently restoring Its pristine color and recti
mes the III effects Of Bad Dyes. The genuine Is signed
WILLIAM A. BATCHEL0R; all others are mere imits-
tons and should be avoided Sold by all Druggsts &c
rACToRY-6l Barclay-street, New York. BAroHrioR''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31
coLGArE,s HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet soap, In such universal
demand il made from the choicest materials, Ia
mild and em0iient In Its nature, fraKrantly
cented, and extremely b cneficin Iib it, act
upon the skin For sale by all Druggists and Pane,
Goods Dealers fsbIdAw1yr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31
Diseases Of the Nervous

1ems-new and reliable trestment-in roports 81 ths
HOWARD AssoclArlossent by mail in sealed letter en-
ysiopes reeoi charge Address DR. j. sKIIIrsToUsHror
phia. Pa sr.ss n nmg
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31

keep constantly hand and for sale the lowest
prices to cash customers and prompt men large and
we'll selected stock of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31
DR.. WRIGHT'S
Rejuvenating Elixir !!
Or, ESSENCE OF LIFE.

Prepared from Pure Vegetable Extracts, contain
nothing injurious to the most delicate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-03-31

ITO GROCERS.--Just received "a
u Invoice Of Spices from the q. g. Spice Mills Pm
-nlack and caysnnr Pepper, Ginger einnanoc
NuteGy 1c, &c Afre, lot Of Salt Petre Csrh nats
aoda, Indee. and Green Tartar siso an Irvoies Of
on ofshe eAelesst hf6Ads uRlcH DRARK,
e1001 Main b@A ~ ~ ~
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70 look through our stock, believing that mak
Il 70 their interest TO do so OrdeTp viii be filed with
scrupulous regard for the interest Of our custons
febe-d 8. POLLOCK CO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
New Exchanges.

We haze added 10 cur exchange list,
the "Christian Observer" edited and pub.
lshed by Rev. DR.. Converse. Richmond.
Va. 1, is one OF the organs OF the Pres
byterian Church South and deserves a
liberal support.
"The Episcopal Methodist" edited
and published by Revs. John E. Edwards
and ID. S. Doggeu, d. D., Richmond, Va.
|, is the organ of The NJ. E. Church
South. and the objec. is TO maintain the
purity Of tina, Church.
"The Richmond Times" sslnsble
secular paper, eight pages and filed with
i'm portsnl information of the progress OF
restoration OF the governmen. Of Virginia.
1.-The Westinghouse" This old
journal, published a, Leesburg. Va, has
revived, and we gladly welcome it to our
office and hope the good people of Lou
doun will sustain The editor jn his patriot
ic efforts.
The Stanton Spectator" This pa
per which has been suspended during the
war. has made its appearance again and is
spirited paper and speaks well for the
people Of the upper Valley. Success
10 il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29


ders and from military necessity. Boz
this is applicable 70 beth parties and both
should suffer alike for their offences.
There must be mutual forgiveness and
mutual forbesrante. 3 burial Of the AMI.
mosities the war has engendered. and a
hearty concurrence in all measures per-
tanning 10 the public good :; and we would
not be true to our country and to thein.
.eres,s Of the community in which we
live, unless we urge with all the ability
we may possess. the restoration OF good
feelings amongs. it's citizens and The put
ting aside Of all dis,rus.. Let nc not
make every man an Ishmaeli.e. his hand
against every man and every mans hand
against him, but each be friend to the
other. Then indeed we may be in
short time able TO say with feelings oil
pride. How changed! The terrible ef'
fecls will have nearly disappeared and
we become happy and prosperous keo'
ole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
The Pic Mic.

Sbeoberds,own fast becoming her
,eIf again. She always, IRON time in'
memorial, knew bow 10 have agood
time. The young inbsb'tsnts OF 'he
presen. day strongly resemble 'he'E
handsome paienis in that PARTICULAR lea
,ure. lis gratifying to see how readily
they Weld 10 The civilized pleasures OF 1he
Pic Mic. Battle, murde: and sudden
death. are going OH, OF fashion--le' them
60. Mars is no longer in the ascendaHi'
but is entirely eclipsed by The female dI-
whites o. dancing and pleasure. We
wonl write their long names for fear ma
ny of their volaries will not be able TO
pronounce them. The boo, and spur
have been pu, OF for the light fantastic
shoe--lhe war-like blouse for the starch
ed shirt, aud none enjoy the pleasures OF
peace more heartily than those who have
welded the weapons OF war Tor The last
four years,
All his is prsPara,oEy TO the remark
tina, The Pic Mic a, Mo,gan's Spring, on
Thursday, was quite success. We do
not think 30 many young men have been
left unk lied in the community, as there
were a. this pleasant party. The soldiers
of OUT old town have shown that their re-.
cent life has no, unified them for tho
roug b appreciation Of a social ftolic.
TO Mrs. John Crisweli, who was the
presiding dame over ali the good things,
we hereby extend our unlimited amount
of thanks Had we time to look through
The book OF Proverbs. we have no doubt
we could find 8 complimentary verse par
.icularly applicable TO her, Tor Solomon
appreciated we'll f'led table.
The committee Of arrangements, five
dash!ng youths oi olo cohPshy ~
we're very active, and their energy was
GRO ned with success.
Judging from the earnest manner and
voice with which some Of the gallant
cavaliers were urging their hymeneal
claims and the gends. pleasing and en-
coursging way in which the fair girls re-
ceived all these vows, we have concluded
that some went home in the evening
convinced tina, peace has its tIiumphs
no less renowned than war" May il be
so and may We be Invited 10 the we'd
dihgs."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29

We learn tina, the minister IN charge

We learn that the minister IN charge oil
the Berkeley Circui, of the M. E.
Church South. had excluded iron the
Church those members tina, sympashlzed
with the South except on certain very de-
grading conditions, and this thing coming
TO The knowledge Of the Presiding Elder
he visited the Circuit and closed the
Church sgains. the minister, but directed
the Lsily 10 assemble and hold prayer
meetings, whereuPon the Sheriff Of The
County arose enc gave notice that the
preacher in charge would hold services
as usual. The Presiding Elder then
thseatened h.m with ares. for violating
The peace. shss he a CONSERVATION Of The
peace was doing all he could 20 violate
tie peace of the community and 10 divide
The Church OF shich he wsr memb,r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Belle BOyd's Book.

In smother column will be found The
advertisement Of this work. Ii puIports
10 be the trials and adventures OF Miss
Boya in connection with the Rebel army,
written by herself. From the cursory
examination Of The copy we have receiv
ed. we think i, will be read with in,eres,
40 j. gives doubtless true narrative oil
her suferings under ares! and while in
prison.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
The City Father.

The Town Council held . meeting on
Monday evening las. and elsc,ed George
d. McGlincy, Assessor. and directed him
to proceed Immediately to ascertain the
value Of the properly so that tax can be
levied for the improvement, Of the town.
The place has suffered good deal do
ring the last four years. and We feel as.
suret that The citizens will feel . jus.
pride in the improvement. Of our widely
known city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
COnYOCatiOn.

A CcGvoc s,ion Of the clergy OF the
Episcopal Church. st this place, was
held during the pas! week. A partial OBJ.
jec, Of The meeting was ,c devise some
plan for supplying the vacan, Churches
in Virginia aud re.upite the conpres ATOMS
scattered BY the war, and to adopt come
plan frr the better support OF the clergy.
The exercises have been quite interesting
the Church having been well filed day
and night. The RICH. Rev. Bishop
JoRSs viii confer The righ' Of confrma,
ton to-day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Rev. DR.. A. ii. FL. Boyd.

We learn that This able MINISTER Of the
Presby lerlan Church. Of Winchester, is
in a very precsrlous state Of health. Il
will be recollecied that he vas arrested
BY the Federal authorities and carried TO
Wheeling and confined for a long time,
where he los, his health, and ever since
his release has been confined TO his house
with illness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Break In the Canal.

Another break occurre d IN ,he e. e. ..
Canal on Saturday last. .. what is known
40 The "Nine Mile Level" about thirty.
sbrss miles from Georgetown. Ii is
thought the culvert has been carried
away, IS the acciden, took place IN about
The same spo, where similar one hap.
pensd about six years since, when one
side OF the culvert was washed OUT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Negro Tragedy.

We learn lha, Eli Schley, freedman,
sho, and killed Betsy, free woman, al
The Railroad Depot, a! Marlinsburg, on
Monday evening last. The cause as
signed is love. 1t seems that the said Eli
had become tired Of his former wife, who
was 100 old he said, and wanted TO mary
Betsy, youthful maiden Of "swee. sew
.nteen," who declined his Offer, and
Their, upon he killed her and then killed
himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Sanitary.

This being the season for vegetables, i,
will be we'll for persons 10 be careful Ia
using them, Is cases OF cholers have oc'
CURED in several towns aud ci'iss 'broug
HE county. and 10 raging as ali epidemic
m the East. Cleanliness also prevents
disease. Premises should be- renovated
and VII refuse and d,cayIng matter re-
moved, and there sbpold be more g.nsr'
al use OF line. Az Ills 10 . matter ihsI
Affects the whole community, lei !, fe'
osjys shs suen,iop !, merits. Every one
should constitute bimsclfs bosrJ 81 heslIb,
81 .hs present Time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
A WIFE Dies on THE HrsBAsps

A WIFE DIES on THE HUSBANDS
GRAvE.-A singular even, occurred IN the
German Reformed Cemetery in Middle
town, Frederick county, Md. aboni sun.
Sc, on The 4,h OF July. Mrs. Hannah
Keller, a wido~ lady, we'll advanced IN
years, residing in aliddleiown, IN com.
psny with her daughter, visited the grave
Of her deceased husband. on The evening
above stated. and willis. trimming the flow.
ers upon his tomb, was suddenly stricken
by sppoPlexy AMI died ~ fe~ rn oments.
On the following afternoon her remains
we're deposited in the very spot where
she died, by the side Of .hose Of ber bus.
band.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
uNIoN CONy ENTIoN.

The Union Convention 10 nominate
candidates for Jndge Of the 10Th Ju.
dicisl Circuit, and Senator for The 10Th
Sena,orisl District. will NEE, al Bath,
Morgan County. Yves. Virginia, on
THURSDAY the 24tb day Of AUGUST
1865. The counties Of Pendleon, Har'
DIV, Hampshire. Morgan, Berkeley and
Jefferson. are respectfully requested 10
bold meetings aud send delegates 10 said
convention.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Admitted to the Bar.

IN. Wlsner J. Il. Hoke, (Prosecu'
ling Attorney OF Berkeley County J Ed
mund P.ndle,on Isaac Fouke Ed.
ward w. Andrews; and J. c. SullI.
van. formerly Brigadier General com
msnding a, Harper's Ferry,) Esqrs.,
appeared a. this term Of the Cour' and
qualified to practice a, the Jefferson
Bar.
Henry c. Enller was appointed By the
Cour, as Master Commissioner Of the
Circuit Court Of Jeff rson.
James ID. Fayman was appointed Dep
uty Recorder Of Jefferson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
roouarsie TED. Z
For The Register.

In beautiful grove. pear 'h's''aeei On
s,,urday last, the 22d inst. were assem-
Ibled 10 .erioy the festivities and and pleasures
ri a "GR.sp Pic Nc The largest
crow d of the young and gay ever 'hfo""
,oeelhrr in This vicinity on 'u"h 81 oe'S
sion. We have siended several oq ing
tho o,sl few months, but have neVef seen
ar, t, 70 equal The "Sm,hfeid pic-aic 10
,ny psr.icular. la fact. we hsve never
before Witnessed rs grand all affair IN we
mod old County Of Jefferson, and ifom
HE beamiug eyes of sill those who Pafuc,
mated humid in their sockels. we couia
pls;niy discern ,ha. their eHoymen. was
a, The hghes. pitch. How bewilchingsy
beautiful were the fair sex" 10 gaze up.
on q. they ripped the light fantastic Toe
TO and flo across the large platforms. bed
ded in the banks of ripping brook'oVef'
hung with clusters of majestic oak'-
their ribbons gaily slGea0ing 10 the wei
come breeze-'Iwss sight lar 10 TOOK
upon.
The dav was most suspicious ie' VIC
OCCASION, and we have We. to hear II saio
tina, any WIRE Disappointed. We think
,ha, "Amo" will be compelled TO sue
cumb. We were also participant al The
Mt, Zion Picnic, and will justly give
credi. TO the fair ladies' OF that vicinity
,ha, as far as the table was regarded "
could no, easily be exceiied. Inc P,at
form and music were very lnIeriot' ou'
ths, rested with the committee. Inc ma
ior,y of the crowd were rather prone TO
dance. owing, perhaps 10 The close P'oS'
imi,y Of NJ. Zion Church.
But TO return to our own. we were
also favored with tie attendance OF The
Valley Grass Band, from New'o"n' va
which added greatly. anima'l"g'io srea'
extent, many who did not participate IN
the giddy whirl, but stood silent spsc'a'
tors Of The happy scenes around MAJ
Sphlnan. commsndan, a, Summit foini.
also sen, Us guard 10 preserve ORDER
Take i, all in all i, cannot easily be sur
passed. We car proudly say, smith
deld has covered itself with glory
! B.P,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Adjourned.

The Circuit Court for ihis County,
his Honor, Judge l., P. ". BALca, Pre-.
siding, which has been in session al this
place Tor nearly two weeks past, ad'
iourned on Thorsday last. II was the
frs, term of the Court under the new
State government, and although The forms
and modes of doing business seemed a
little strange to our new officers. they
soon Ego. the hang Of things and many
cases were disposed Of. some OF which
we mention elsewhere in ,o.d,y's paper.
The trial Of Mrs. Rebecca SpDlts,
who is charged with the shooting and
klllirg Of Henry E. Unseld, of This town.
during the fail Of SO. was postponed un'
I'll Tho October term OF court, she giving
bail for her appearance.
The Grand Jury indicted number Of
persons for diff eren, offences, WHICH will
be tried al The October term.
Enoeh Thompson, charged with The
murder Of Henry Snyder Of this County
in the fall Of 81, was tried and acqui''
ted.
A considerable amour. Of other busi-
ness was transacted which 10 unnecessary
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Winchester News.

We have received a copy Of this Journ-
nal published in Winchester. Va, by q.
w. Henry L. Co. ,snd are pleased 10 num-
Der i, among our exchanges. lisa neat
iy printed, we'll edited paper and devoted
10 the interests OF the Valley, and we
hope .ha. i, may meet with tina! encourage
ment " hich il deserves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Advertising.

LIE. our business men keep constantly
in mind .hs. they peyer lose any thing by
whs. they pay the printer. A fe" dol
lars expended in the way Of advertising
will return TO them many times increased.
Do you no, see the proprie,y Of ssndins
US your advertisements
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29

A TERRiBLE ToRNADo.--We learn from
gentleman from Rohrersvile, that ter
rible tornado Of wind and rain passed over
lbs, portion Of our county on Sunday eV-
ening last Fences were leveled TO the
earth. trees uproo,ed. and stables and
sheds blown down. A house situated near
the town. occupied by MIR. Orem. was
CON pls,ely demolished. the roof Of which.
il is said, was carried up some two or
three hundred yards. This is represented
as the most severe storm which has ever
visited that section Of country; and willis.
we regret TO chronice the destruction OF
80 much properly by the raging "S.orm
King" we are nevertheless grallhed To
announce that no per.on was injured.
either by the destruction Of the house
named OF by the falling trees. or fences as
they were waited through the air. May
the like never be.-=-Boonsboro' Odd Fsi-
lou.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29

Co. We lesro from the Berkeley Union
tina. The leah Quo Infantry are now
stationed q, Msrinsburg. and that BreSs'
Major General 7. w. Egan 10 now IN
com u and 8, Harper, Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Disposal OF THE PusLIc LAkps IL the

Disposal OF TnE PusLIc LAkps IL the
LATE ISsUR6Esr STATEs.-hisasUres bare
been decided upon in the Interior Depart
meni for putting into speedy operation 'be
necessary machinery for the disposal OF
public lands 10 Tue Is,e insurgeni States,
applicsiions and inquiry upon The snhJeci
having been very freely made to The de-
p,r,ment. Registers shd receivers haze
already been dosisnsied far ,hls work 10
Arkansas. and as soon AS ,his can be DONE
Tor The Other States these officers WI be
ordered to repair i'ngIeSis'sly 10 ,hs'r
posts and open Office. Tor the sale OF lands
al such cenral poiMs az vil! pea, meet
general convenience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
uetss,sy Union

THE paper comes 10 ps This week
stesly enlarged. and presents neat sad
thrifty sppssrsnee, snd bssfs The parks
Of ls.sn, aud vsefulnsss
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Fire.

We learn ,ha, the barn Of The Hon. Z.
J. Faulkner. near Mar Ipsbsrg. IVES de-
s,roysd by ERE last week. Four b"rses
aud lsrse lot Of lomber ives consumed
|, wss he work Of an ineendisry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29

A fire occurred a, Berkeley Springs On
Tuesday. destroy ing the gas house which
was situated some distance from the bo,eL
rhe lose wss small a. no other damage
vac dons. The Are wac accidental. The
inconvebienes will be bu, temporary. ss
The wefts Aill be nameaia,sb recon-
sitnelsi,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
Hon. A. r. Boteler.

This gentleman returned to his hons
in this place some weeks since and is
living retired IRON all business and pub
lie life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29

Hon. Emerson E,heridge, now held
under srres, by the military authorities for
making some objectionable speeches has
written long and rambling letter TO The
President !. does no. appear TO be well
calculated to procure his release. BE IN
Julges in comments upon President John
son. Mr.. Brownlow. and other politician s
Of Tennessee. generally in satir:cal
vein, anG in spirit which shows his
political hostility TO the present admins
,ra,ion and It's coarse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-07-29
smithfeld, Va. July IS, 1865.

General Howard. The superintendent
of the Bureau Of Freedmen's Affairs. has
issued a circular TO all those who former
IL owned slaves in ST. Mays county
Maryland notifying them that unless hey
assume the charge and support OF the IN
firm negroes who were at one TINE Their
servants, their plantations will be conhs'
Gated 10 the uses Of The blacks who have
thus been deprived Of homes. General
Howard has also decided tina, negro chill
dren canno, be bound out 10 service un'
less the consent Of their parents has hrs'
been obtained. II they are orphans
The dc. Of apprenticeship Iaus' receive
the sanction OF al officer OF the Freed
mems Bureau. Where children have
previously been bound out by military
officers who were clothed with authority
in the matter, the binding is now declared
10 be invalid, unless i. was done al the
time with the consent OF the parents.