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ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United
States of America.
To nU trboru II uu1u conrsrn

States of America.
To all ichom IL may concern.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
TO me that ROBERT BARTH has been appointed
Vice Consul of Austria, at ST. Louis, Missouri,
l do hereby recognize him as such, and de-
clare him free to exercise and enjoy such
functions, powers and privileges as are
allowed to Vice Consuls by the law of
nations, or by the laws of the United States
and existing treaty stipulations between the
Government of Austria and the United
States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
Letters to be made Patent and the Seal Of the
United States to he hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton, the 4th day of November, A. d. 1865
II. g.. and of the Independence of the United
States of America the Goth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
WIN. III. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
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MEETING OF THE LIQUoR DEALERS AT TEN
PERANCE HALL.-A meeting of the LIQUOR
Dealers Association, which was attended by
quite number of the members, was held At
Temperance Hall, Tuesday night, the Presi-
dent (Mr. VIM. Bright IN the chair
Alter the transaction of some business of no
importance, the following named gentlemen
were proposed for membership and duly elect
ed:-John d. Hammack, Joseph Gerhardt,
Andrew Lutz, Thomas HeIlsman, J. r. Beins'
henry Wild, VIM. Kirk, Frederick Kreager,
The Chair (NIr Bright) stated that the ne1t
meeting would doubtless be addressed by
gentleman who was conversant with the work.
ings of the liquor dealers Of Philadelphia and
New York, and he hoped there would be a full
attendance of the members, who should bring
their friends with them. He was also glad
TO state that Mr.. Hazel, a member of the
Board of Common Council from the First
Ward, had called upon him on Monday evening
after the adjournment of the Board, and in
formed him that the license bill. reducing
liquor licenses from SlOO to $50, had passed the
lower Board, and had majority in It's favor in
the upper Board. The speaker then proceeded
10 urge the liquor dealers TO hold together,
without allowing Republicanism. Democrat
ism, Whigism, Methodism, Catholicism, or any
other .ism" to get in among them, and they
would certainly win whenever they felt like
doing so. If Mr. A. did not suit them TaIluding
to the City Councils-Rep they would elect
some one else. The Councils had made il as
bad as they could, and IL cannot be any worse
He thought, however, il their grievances
were brought before the authorities properly
lney WouId nave lustlce done them The liquor
dealers did not propose TO make a political
war of il, but he felt sure they would get their
rights on the lst of June, if not before.
Mr.. Joseph Gerhardt took the stand as a
business man and liquor dealer, as he remarked
He did not believe that any of them had suf-
fered more than he had by the police and city
oIfhnritInS from the SunSns- a1s - nfnIank AZ
night laws. He thought il time TO go 10 work
Something must be done, and he would not
cast his vote for Councilman, Alderman, or
Mayor who would not guarantee the free priyi-
lege TO allow what he (the speaker) thought
was right. He dld not see the necessity in this
free country why lager beer should net be sold
on Sunday. Every day was working day TO
him. he had several times paid SIO0 fine, but
1t must stop, and now, as we were free people
In conclusion he urged the liquor dealers 10
stick together, and vote only for those who
would give them their rights.
The Chair.-In unity there is strength. and
we are bound TO have our rights
Mr.. Lawn, of the " Lawn House." ID street,
near l2th. also made some remarks. in which
he alluded TO the present Mayor as a good and
efficient officer, and thought 1t advisable 10 re-
tain the good will of the members OF the City
Council if possible. If they refused to do what
was right they could elect others.
The meeting then adjourned.
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GRAND LARCENY.-On Tuesday, a coIored
man, named Kearn. entered the store of BEN
Jamin Miller, dry goods merchant. Bridge
street, Georgetown, and stole a piece oil calico
and ran of. A clerk in the store followed him
10 the First Ward in the city, and had him ar
rested. He is waiting a hearing AT the First
Ward Station. There are others suspected of
having similar goods, who have not been ar
rested
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RECEIVING STOLEN PRoPERTY.-Tuesday.
Cornelius Halinan and ID. K. Sullivan were
arrested by officer Leach, of the Third Ward.
and taken before Superintendent Richards for
hearing, on charge OF receiving horse stolen
from w. q. johnson, which was subsequently
found in Baltimore. After hearing the testi
mony, Superintendent Richards held them To
bail for court.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Monday, J. q. Nc
Guire d Co, auctioneers, sold part lot l6, in
square 32l, on flth, between and r streets
ward.
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STOP THAT SCRATCHING,
And use WHEAT0ES ITCH OINTMENT. II
cures Itch and Salt Rheum in 4S hours; also cures
Chillblains: Ulcers, and all Eruptons OF the skin
Sold by all Druggists. j. d. GILMAN,
mar Z3-1y $50 Pennsylvania avenue
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MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY,
An Essay OF Warning and Instruction for Young
Men, Just published by the Howard Association
and sent in sealed letter envelopes free of charge
Address Dr. J SklLLIN HOUGHT0N, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa oc 9-3m
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DR0FS. J. W. & II. p. KREIS' DANCING
Il ACADEMY,
PARKER'S HALL,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 7th sts,
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel
EDUCATIONAL.

HAVING EMPLOYED A YOUNG LADY TO
instruct my children, to make ii more interest
IN g. wish to take several others, of respectable
families. For particulars inquire at 447 street
north, between lst and I'd west. no l3-6t'
st. TIMOTHY'S HALL.-The duties of this in-
- stitution will be resumed Sept. IS, 1865. For
terms, &c, catalogue and circular at the prin
cipal bookstores OF this city, address the prin
cipal. Z. PARSONS,
aus Catonsyille, Md.
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RE The Bey of Tunis has granted a general
amnesty to all persons implicated in the late
revolution. Other measures of elemency and
progress had been proposed to the Bey
sVAdvices from Constantinople state that a
new commissioner has been appointed TO in
vestigate the physical resources Of the Empire,
with view to their development. The con-
version Of the Turkish Consolades already
amounted 10 nearly nine million pounds ster-
ling.
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IVI street, Philadelphia viii open PARIS SXD
MILLINERY, for the winter, on THURS ~
DAY, November I'd, 1865. &C Zeolm-
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BANKERS.
Jay COOKE CO.,
BANKERs,
Fifteenth street, opposite Treasury,
Buy and sell at current rates, and keep alwsys
ca hand, q full supply Of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
I-30 TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &c.,
And pay the highest prices for
QUARTERMAsTERs CHECKS
AND VOUCHERS an a-dn
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.
H. d. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke h Co.. President.
VIM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
18th ST., OPPOSITE The TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Government securities with Treasurer United
States
%ONE MILLION DOLLARS.a
Acting in connection with the house Of
JAY COOKE CO., as
SPECIAL AGENTS FOR THE 7-3O LOAN,
we will I'LL all orders with promptness and des-
patch, allowing the regular commission to Banks
and Bankers.
A constant supply Of the Notes on hand and resdy
for immediate delivery.
We buy and sell all classes Of GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES
We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and
prompt attention to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted to rs.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN.
MENT LOANS at all times cheerfulIy furnished.
VIM s. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
WASHINGTON, March %, 1855. mN-n
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"a JAMES ToPHAM CO.'S sxYm
3 TRUNK, SADDLERY,
AND
mILITAR EQUIP MT
MANUFACTORY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
SEVENTH STREET,
One Door NORTH Of Odd Fsaotcs' Ha1y,
Where they continue to manufacture ana have
on sale q large and fine assortment Of
TRUNKS, vALIsEs,
TRAVELLING BAGS,
SADDLES, HARNESS,
HORSE COVERS,
MILITARY HORSE EQUIPMENTS,
SWORDS, BELTS,
HAvERsACKs, WHIPS,
BITS, SPURS,
&C., &c, &o.,
AT Low PRICES.
REPAIRING.
Trunks, &C., repaired promptly and thoroughly.
THREE SILVER MEDALS
Awarded By the Maryland Institute OF Baltimore
October slst, 1864; also, the highest premium. a
DrOnZs medhl, Dy the metropolitan Mechanical n
stitute of Washington, d. O., in 1857
SOLE AGENTS
For District Of Columbia and Alexandria, Va. 10,
FRANK MILLER's
CELEBRATED PREMIUM
HARNESS OIL.
Dealers supplied at the lowest
feb SLY FACTORY PRICES.
~ EDWARD CLARK,
LUM MBER EALBR,
Virginia avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets east
near U. 8. Navy Yard.
~ Constantly on hand large stock Of all kinds
Of LU BER.
Prices as low as the lowest. ec Is-2mr
b RHEUMATIC OINTMENT
Is again for sale at G.. E. KENNEDY's, (sole
sgent,J No. sos 7th street and AIS 9th st. Wash
inston City. All orders for the trsSs should be sd
Oc Elm. No. SO John St, New York City.
large and complete assortment of
ALL GRADES OF FLOUR, a.
for Bakers, Grocers, and others, ..
WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED.
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
Either weight or measure .e
WHISKY, ALL GRADES
We mention the Bonnitz whiskey in particular,
as being pure and four years old, sold subject If
necessary, to analysis. ..s.. ..
WM. N. GAIT co,
no2t Indiana avenue and lst st.
Il Successor to II. r. Loudon q Co.,
CITIZENS AND MILITARY
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Ms.,Spslitar Mere no,si si. ia,s Is Bross's, W.
Witt WashinRton. ID. q,
II IFE AND SPEECHES OF ANDREW JOHN
IL SON, President of the United States, by Frank
Moore. Life Of Michael Angelo. by Herman Grimm,
OILS. IselS FRANCk TAYLOR.
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z N K CL0T II I n g.,
.-.E. r HENKLEMAN

r. HENKLEMAN, a-T
12s bALTIMoRE STREET, BALTIMORE, Md,
Between Calvert and South street, Sou III side
In addition to his CUSTOM TRADE has now on
h1na RT M spd ts making up superior article Of
niesie materisls cut In the latest styles and Of su
Gentlemen in want Of fine or medium quality
clothing will ind il greatly to their advantage to
examine his stock before purchasing.
Boys'Clothing Ready Made and Made to Order in
the most satisfactory manner
6Terms Cash. r#r
~ One Price Onty
Having unsurpassed facili ties for buying goods,
purchasers may rely upon advantages seldom Of
Tered them In this market sE ~ ~
Call and examine Stock and Prices. .#
sep6-3m
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How PRESIDENT JoHNsoN's BROTHER WAS
kILLED.-Galyeston (Texas) papers OF the 3d
instant give further particulars concerning the
circumstances causing the death of w. p John
son, brother TO the President. He died al CO.
lnmbia, on the BraZos, on the evening of the
24th ult., from the effect of a severe gunshot
wound accidentally received in his left hand
and arm, while on a hunting excursion AT the
mouth of the river, some three OF four weeks
previous. 1t appears that Mr.. johnson was in
the act Of removing his rifle from a small boat
IN winch the party had crossed the river, when
it exploded, the bali entering his hand and
coming out at the elbow, shattering the bone
He fingered for some time, until amputation
was resorted TO, and the arm taken off above
the elbow. Mr. j. was in his 65th wear, and
was lately appointed Surveyor of Customs for
the port of Nelasco. He leaves a wife and
family OF three children in Texas. The two
oldest sons are at Nashville, Tenn.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GROWERS NEW THEATER,
Pennsylvania avenue. near willard's Hotel.
LEONARD GROVER & CO..............D Directors
LEONARD GROVER-....O. d. HESS.
T. Manager
NO PIECE WILL BE REPEATED THIS WEEK
THIS CThursdayj EVENING, Nov ls,
in I've acts, entitled
LONDON ASSURANCE,
Which has been for some time in preparation,
in Washington, rich and correct scenery, COS
TUNES, properties, &c.
Monday evening. Nov. 20, first appearance Of
the eat tragedian,
MR.. JAMES E. MURDOCH.
GRAND SACRED CONCERT
IN GEORGETOWN.
Il Sfs BrlaSfsFss 1GSEoRGErowNJ
pHLHAkI6Sfce p RsRsfS' Of Of @ssbnson Rs
GRasB fnd spfts sxGRR6 tRnt t6aGEkT S Ef
FRIDAY ESESfSG, " En- ESs.fSi S6T. " II, 1865.
PROGRAMME.
J. Organ Voluntary.
2 Chorus And aIidS the G4Ey g 9E Of the Lofd"
be- to God
8. Sole Contralto, "Oh God, have mercy
upon me !" from the oratorio Of "St
Paul Mendelssohn
s. Chorus, " The heavens are telling y
from the oratorio of " Creation '.... Haydn
PART
l. Organ Solo.
e. 2SSsrtette, ,, Remember, oh Lord" Oushman
the oratoIio of 50 cation ''....... HAYDN
4. Solo Tenor, "Oh, Holy Jesus '......y Won Flotow
8 ChG5,1s "TC - 6 God on from The
7. Chorus, " The Hallelujah Chorus, - from
the orstorio of the " Messiah .... Handel
CARDS OF ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR. can
lie had at the music stores in Washington and of
the officers of the Church, and at Dr. r. s. T Cis-
sci g Drug Store in Georgetown.
The grand and final rehearsal will be in the
Church on Thursday evening, Nov 10th, commen.
cling at ~ o'clock A full attendance is ex pected
The church is situated on Bridge ST., opposite the
Union Hotel, and a line with the Washington
and Georgetown city railrsad no l53t
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RRowN's PATENT
METALLIC WEATHER STRIPS
WINDOW BANDS,

For excluding Cold, Rain, Snow, Noise, Dust aad
Wind, and to prevent the rsttling of sashes and
doors, and do not interfere with the working of
either. For sale and applied by
JOHN A. PAINE,
Sole Agent for Baltimore and Washington,
offce-Kidwell Henderson's, 367 d ST., cor
ner 9Th st. no4Im.
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TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND UN-
Il safe remedies for unpleasant and dangerous
diseases. Use HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BU-
CHU AND IMPROVED BOSE WASH. nos
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DIR. EVANS,
ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
REBELifoN,
AT WASHINGTON THEATER,
WEDNESDAY,; THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY
EVENINGS, OF THIS WEEK.
One Thousand Entirely New and Brilliant Scenes
from Fort Sumter on Fire to the Fall of Richmond.
B"mbaTdments Battles, Union and Confederate
no l4-3t' EVANS, CRESsEY co.
Corner pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
GEohGE LEA Proprietor.
SENSATION SENSATION
3 NEW PIECES 3.
THE FENIAN'S TRIUMPH,
AND
YANKEE COURAGE.
THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON.
THE THREE FAST MEN.
GREAT FEMALE MINSTREL SCENE,
90 LOVELY LADIES.
OVER 100 AETISTEs.
MATINEE ON SATURDAY!
EDWARD BLANCHARD
And his TRAINED DOGS soon.
FASHIONABLE PARLOR SKATING SCHOOL.
This healthy and graceful exercise, having be-
come so popular in all the principal Northern
cities, Prof. Marini takes great pleasure in an
nOuBcing that he has made all the necessary ar
raugements to introduce for the first time in this
city this inyigorating method of recreation, and
will be ready TO receive pupils ON WEDNESDAY,
Noy. 18th, at his Academy, street, between 9th
and 10th. Days of practice for ladies and misses,
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, from 8 te D. m
For gentlemen and masters, from ~ to 10 p. m,
same days: Assemblys every alternative Wednes-
day. Skates can be procured at the Academy
For terms and particulars apply to Prof. MARINI,
or by letter, through the Post Office. no SLIT
pRoFs. J. W. H.P: KREIs' DANCING
ACADEMY,
PARKER'S HALL,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 7th sts.
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel.
Those desiring to enter can de so now, are
continually forming new classes. the quarter a
commencing with the first lesson. All in
formation in regard to terms, &C, can be had IA
by applying as above. tH&A
Days aad Hours Of Tuition:
For Ladies, Misses and Masters, Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons, from to 5 o'clock.
For Gentlemen, Tuesday and Friday evenings,
~ 10 10.
Practicing Assemblies every Thursday evening.
Private instruction given to suit convenience Of
thase desiring.
Circulars can be had at J r. Ellis; Philip &
Solomon s, and other beck and music stores; also
by applying at the Academy during tho hours Of
from 10 a. TO p. m, from to and to 10 p. m.
o. during the hours of tuition.
A note addressed to the Academy will meet with
prompt attention. oc 4t
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FINANCIAL-The New York Commercial
of the 18th SAYS that Governments are still dull
and sweak, with a predominance of sellers.
Five-twenties are an exception, in consequence
of the reported advance in London, and rose y.
Fiye-twenties of 1864 are 4 lower, closing at
99h, while the last issue are quoted Il down.
Seven -thirties are \ lower for Second Series
One wear Certificates are in demand and bet
ter The persistent decline in Governments
has a depressing effect upon bonds generally
and State stocks; and occasionally sales of rail-
road bonds are made, TO convert the proceeds
into national securities; this process must ulti-
mately check the downward tendency in Gov
eminent securities. Gold is in moderate de-
mand for customs, and the price remains firm
Z at 147a147b. ...
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CoLoRED REPRESENTATIVES, IN WASHING
TON.-Ihe State Convention of colored men,
which has just closed its session at Pough-
keepsie, n. Y, appointed State Central Com
mittee 10 urge the question ofequ suffrage, and
adopted the following resolution:
ReSotred, That this Convention is Of the
opinion that there should be a representation of
eolored men in the city of Washington from the
different societies, to be there during the ses-
sion OF Congress, supported by the people,
whose duty ii shall be to urge upon the mem
bers OF Congress the Importance of having the
status ofthe colored man 50 fixed in the land
that his color shall not be bar to his occupy
ing any position, or to the enjoyment of all the
rights that appertain to citizenship.
1t is understood that New England Con-
yention of colored men, with similar objects,
Will be held in Boston, and that the movement
will be soon extended o.New Jersey and Penn
sylvan ia and West, and probably also TO the
South. 1t is intended to continue the agita-
tion.n il is stated
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GROWERS NEW THEATER,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Willards Hotel.
LEONARD GROVER & CO.............. Directors
LEONARD GR0VER-......C. d. HESS.
Il. Manager
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DENTISTRY.

nR. MERRILL,
~ SURGEON DENTIST,
No: $40 Pennsylvania ave, ~
between 9Th and 10th SITS, Washington, SlIb
ID. e. no e.lm-
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ESFFkBLED AND DELICATE CONSrfTU-
H TIONr. ~ 10th sexes. use n HELMBOLD'S EX-
TRACT BUCHU. 10 will give brisk and eneTget.c C
feelings, and enable you TO sleep we'll. nos
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1865-05-11
ORAT'ION.
DELIVERED AT THE FUNERAL oBsEoUIEs OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
In the State House at Columbus, O.,
April 30, 1865.
BY HON. JOB E. STEVENSON.

Ohio mourns, America mourns, the
civilized world will mourn the cruel
death of Abraham Lincoln, the brave,
the wise, the good; braVest, wisest, best
of men.
History alone can measure and weigh
his worth, but we, in parting from his
mortal remains, may indulge the full
ness Of our hearts in few broken words
of his life aud his death aud his fame;
his noble life, and martyrs death, and
matchlcss fame. A Western farmer s
son, self-madc, in early manhood he
won, by sterling qualities of head and
heart, the public confidence, and was
intrusted with the peoples power.
Growing with his growing State, he be-
came leader in the West.
Elected President, he disbelieved the
threats of traitors, aud sought to serve
his term in peace. The clouds of civil
war darkened the land. The President
pie e'ded and prayed for peace, "long de
cliued the war;" and only when the
storm broke in fury on the flag, did hc
arm for the Union.
For four years the war ragged, ant
the President was tried as man nevel
was tried before. ...
Oh, with what a load of toll anC
care" has he come, with steady, stead
fast step, through the valley and shad
ow of defeat, over the bright mountain o
victory, up to the sunlit plain of peace
Tried by dire disaster at Bull Rur
where volunteer patriots met vetera
traitors; at Fredericksburg, where cour
age contendod with nature; at Chan
cellOrsville, that desperate venture; i
the dismal uwamps of the Chickahom m
my, where brave army was buried i
vain; by the chronic siege of Charles
TOP, the mockery of Richmond, and Ii
} dangers at Washington, through a
these trials the President stood fru
trusting in God aud the people, viii
the people trusted in God and 10 him.
There were never braver men tha
the U MON volunteers; none braVer evt
= rallied in Grecian phalanx or Roma
legion; none braVer ever bent the Saxo
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trenches may require. IF he is sick,
the delegate must get for him delicacos,
and should offer him the consultations of
religion; get him clean undergarments,
write for him to his friends, acting as
the "good Samaritan" in every possible
way.
These stations are usually made Of
canvas tents and can be moved up as
the army advances. At the large Gen.
eral Hospitals the buildings are nearly
all made Of wood, and are more com
modious. Here delegates are assigned
to distinct wards where they are ez.
pccted to do the work of faithful past.
ors. The number of patients assigned
to the care of each, varies greatly, &C.
cording to the severity Of the cases and
the supply of delegates.
l am now at Point of Rocks, which
is the General Hospital for the Army Of
the James, The chapel services are
assigned to me, aud I hold a meeting
every day, and one every night, aud
may add, as an evidence of the utility
of the work, that our chapel, which
will seat five or six hundred persons
was nearly filed on last night, and
eighteen persons rose for prayers.
We have here quite villa, consisting
of eight good large buildings, made Of
pine logs and daubed with parcels oi
the "sacred SOIL" They are the chapel,
the reading and writing room, the Office
the store-room, the delegates room
the kitchen and the colored school; be-
sides, diet kitchen, where we have sew
eral lady delegates who provide delica-
cies and parcel them out to the very
sick men, according to the orders of the
physicians.
Books, papers, prayers, kind words
clean garments, gentle hands, and tn
house of prayer, are all thus secured t
the sick and convalescent soldier, an,
serve in some measure to soften hi
burdens. Many, no doubt, will prais
God in eternity for the untrumpcted de
votion of Christian Commission dele
} gates. Could all good people at hom
: see the workings Of this institutio
they would no longer attempt the dill
! fcult and almost impracticable task o
! sending boxes for individual relief, bu
: would freely give Of their means 70
this general and far more eficien
agency. L. F. VAN CLEVE.