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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
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ft}.& 1DN, Uec. ~.
The AlexsndfiI va JSwvsai, In giving
% account Of fios there On Chfisamas Day
lWiAk, lcwsa ID s.sssns nom uasy ~.
taunsts and fF00 some Il Was dealt % lib.
orally 70 coldesdp usple 10 whiteaL At o.
carly h0pr n the morning Il Vas observed
we'll armed. Rioting commenced st su ear.
y hour lnthe mcsnioe aa6by ohe o'csrh p.
m, has assumed suck fearful proportions
that the Mayor found Il necessary 10 call
on the military 70 suppress Il Three com
paniesof Hsncock's Veterans were ordered
out. and pr ceeded TO arrest every one found
engaged 10 riotine. Many persons bad been
seriously wounded before the military ap
peared - ele s0eue Of action. Between III.
~ and one hundred OF the ring leaders Of
the various disturbances we're sent TO the
slave pen, and there compelled to remain
during the remainder of the DAY. Some ol
then were, yesterday morsing, released,
while the more guilty are sill IN contine.
ment. During tue day most unprovoked
shot il reported TO have been fired 1t Chap
pells Hall. where number OF colored peo.
pie we're holding party. A white man by
the name OF Mitchell was seriously wound
ed In the bead, and 1t O'Clock this after
noon his death was currently reported.
It appears from documents In the Bureau
OF Refugees and Freedmen, that recent or
der Issued in Mississippi by Aaj Gen. ThJm
Is for the adoption Of the most stringent
measures to prevent insurrectiOn among the
freedmen, was merely to quiet the frightened
citizens by indicating the readiness OF the
Bureau to take prompt steps for the prescr
walton Of oder IN any event, and not be
10 san IsRV 30 n G,ure n he
government officers Of an instruction in
that State. Col. Thomas. Assistant Com
missioner, says the instructions TO Maj Rey
nOlds were not Of such o character rs 10
warrant this order.
New York. Dec q.
The steamer North America, from Rio,
the 29d inst, arrived to day.
Rio DE- JANEIRO, Dec. %.
The Emperor returned on the vth, causing
great rejoicing in this city.
The Paraguayans have withdrawn entire.
~ across the Upper Panama, out Of Cor
rients
The Brazilian feet IS at the mouth Of the
Paraguay, and the allied army has crossed
the river Corrient., on it. march to the Pa
mama.
The a2d Of December, the 40th anriver
sary of the birth Of the Emperor, was OH
served in Brazil with rejoicing The EN-
peror released number Of prisoners
The American cmgranis. chiefly South
erners, represented by Col. Wood. have Sc
lected site for town near Ororaguara Ii
lies between two small rivers and can have
railway connection with the capital. A
vast tract OF eight millions of acres of un
occupied government land has been selected
II is expected that flow Of cmigra' ion
from the States comprising the late Confed
cracy, will soon set in
There is no change in the position Of mil
itary affairs No new battle had taken
place.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
The Dog Star
BU r N f. R

Ia nov ready IN sufleient quantities 10 supply
Agents and the trade. As no chimney ourner
il he's ~ rivel. Il gives shree Jets " brilliant
Ease with single w;ck without smoke us odor
and with re1ue,ion IN quantity Of oil ,.s.d.
II ran be violentl~ moved ~ or 'oscn a we'll -
being extinguished. Samples sent ~ receipt of
50 cents. Local agsste api ointsd etfAose capt.
tai Ope Ssats aGsat for lSwA wantsd With ~.
500 capital
SAMUEL J. KRtS0. h merrill plsek. .,t
dsel111n Dstsoi1 NH.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

MRS. WINSl.OW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
for Children Teething softens the gums, reduces
inflammation, allnys all pain. and cures wind collie.
Perfectly safe IL all cases. We would say TO ev-
cry mother who has . suffering Child: DO not
let your prejudice, uor the preiud ccs Of others,
stsnd be ween you "ni your suffering child and
the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely sure
TO follow othe use Of this medicine If timely
used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

Certificate from E. a. Porter. Commission Msr-
chant, xSs kinsie street.
Chicago. Oct. -. 1855.
A. n DeLIcnr-Six months ago my head was
A. anoora ~ rms PALM o. IT HAND. ] am over ~
wears of ss-, aud never thought Of having my
hair restored. Bv the recommend alton Of q
friend cnmmenced using your spanish Lnstra'
After using one bottle saw its good effects, aud
now, after US * three. NAYS As SIcs A HEAD o.
BAia 4. ANY oSR Med WISH FOR. cheertully rec
ommend your Lustrsl ~ all bald headed eople
and advise them TO try Il, and be benefited as
have been. s. II. pOarRs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
II vss Bald for Fifteen Years. .

Certificate from Scion Cummins, arm Of Cum.
ains King, Com0issiOa Nsrchants, Is south
Water st. COcAoo, Oct IL. 1855.
A n. Unliour-Desr Sir: am nov IS years
Of axe. have been entirely bald for Is yesss,
ssd being - advanced in years had given up oil
hopes Of eve having my hair restorsd, but, ~
rss rspG YYuR LusfRAL rHw MONTHS my hair
comnenced growing ceiy AID - uow QuIsa
sure article that will maze hair grow on bald
reads. S0lOH CUnAmo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
MAR QlnrooeeA,

E>oou ALI PAass Os ras DODv N rvs uiNUras,
Il Ojskeas isjsry TO tAs stis, BY "UPsAn's be-
esLAroay Pc sDsR," Ask or scnd for "UrHAn' =
DnrslAroa PowDss,'' and take NO other. Price
a. Mailed to sny address for el.25. bv y.
OPHAA. rs South Eighth street. PhiladeIphis
re. Sold BY ell Druggista. lsept2d mon thAsat
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

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sssAaA = CAisass ne.
49, assslas 'usss snlsl,ss sss.sr's sssp
GeSs ssSIs u ssrsp,.a .fi.s Iss,sa
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- s. ssssy s.d fsss-ssss = .ish.
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~ sssSsl larAsas d sasA r.vsa s.ss
"wlsss shssr' srisd NE ysssI. "'as % snsel
fAis = hsavss ws'vs gotshsssi gssA iuck!"
'usv dse's b . feel." ssid The Hermit; ''ltrow
"ysw eaesi 4 ssiv lssk.''
''0A ven taks . Ssir heas," said the youth
..Lss y ssssk i. ssd pss IL sleek head.
HAse s.ess (sr dsek! - she scrss.sd with
~ : sss1i. !. cid .. i. led.
n dssk 10 gsod order" fell beck" s~y( sse
Asl sAs yessA still kept up The CHASE.
~. - aaalslph. hs sssehsd q last.
As6 h isaeu "AsrI u ~ Siscs''
Per ysu - ths lsdy rsa into WESTERN
HALL 70 elaia protection. and the youth
followed In his tassssss pursuit. Nsssrs. J.
q. 6mfa { O., explained 70 the youth his
niotaks snd esvs him SUIT o. CLOTHES
70 by hio %. he hes sines gwen up chas-
log docks. asd gene u writing "Nachins
Poetry" for J. II. Smith 4 Co., wssrsRx
Hail. Ctesains Heuss, No. - Randolph
strsse, Who have the largest, best and cheap
ct sessk Of thoroughly sponssd Rssdy Made
OlstRiss h the city siso, heavy stock Of
Pisss 0ooda, which they make {, order
lviaelv. Neatly and dxrably.
Particular attention given to the furnish
iag goods branch.
0aUNNEW ELLIS
.-NIkr. To attempt to enumerate the
ANs1s1 I'VE. manifold results Of the ASc-
DvuB In cases Of Neuralgia, 0Out, Rheumatism,
Neevoas Headache. TootI and Ear Acne. Spinal
Oeoelaints, ~. visus Dance. Hysteris. Nervous
Debility. Loss Of Sleep. Pains in Menstruation.
aal The most reliable testimonials in my posses
sien. 70 which oil are invited 10 inspect, would
exhaust time and patience. and which . conh-
4eacs 70 test will perfectly justify.
A0Tn1MA.
Nev declared purely . nervous complaint,
perfectly relieved In most violent attacks "
1eeee Of Is 20 Is drops each half hour. Rehei
ood sleep will follow the second, or third dose.
n Sold By all Wholesale aad Retail Dealers IN
3odieius
JoAa l.. Daeanewel1, Proprietor.
Prsctical Chemist. No . Commercial Wharf,
Boston, Aass.
:. 8. bALLORU. Agent. Davenport.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

Nav YORK, Dec 28-The World,
Washington dispatch says
The presence Of Clarercc A. Seward il
the city, revives the rumor in circulation
some time sin e. that . Congressional in
curry will probably be made concerning thu
alleged fact Of his being ini crested in Mex
lean spc, ulations under Macmillan, while
acting Secretary Of State, and supposed t
be privy to the intentions Of our Govern
ment towards the Emperor
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
Price, only 30 cents q Bottle.
The FIsrsace Nlghtengals
u The Nursery.
The following is an extract from letter writ
ten BY the Rev. z. & Weiser 10 the Hermaa n.
formed Xssenger, ut Chamber sburg, Pa:-
A R1:NEEACEREA A.

There II = woman in the public eye whose name
had all along been associated, in our mind, with
the Yankee" Quhck," and "Iiumbng' But
u is SO no longer. and We desiee to wrest her
other minds. Whatever n0tOna We may have Of
wonaniy delicncy and propriety, We will admit
that woman alone is the Nurse the good Nurse
the bet Nurse. Whether shall have Female
Physicians or not. 10 a question which must be
decided BY time and principle and not ~ . mat
ter Of taste. Pride. prejudice, caprice and Gus.
rom NAV ~ we'll behave themselves, for If there
,s really waat there will also be supply II
there be . calling" there will be coming.
Nature and human society are always sell suppl.
ing, and though Art and Fashion may hinder.
they cannot prevent.
Mrs Winsiow does not want 10 treat you Gen
tksm<n Nor dies she prescribe regimen for
your wives; but m0destly appears as messen-
gel Of health and happiness to your INFANTS IN
the cradle. 10 there ANYTHING improper IN thats
A Nurse Of so years' experience can boldly
say what is or is not good for babe, and ought
to be listened to. God speed her ON humble but
happv mission She 10 the most successful phys-
cian aud most efectus! benetactress our |, tie one
ever cnjoyed--her doting parents rot expected
Just omen the door for FER, and Mrs Winslow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale Of
the Nursery. OF this We sure. that we
will t..ch our SUsv" to say "a BLESSING on
Mas W,xsLow"-for mel ping her to survive and
escape gripping. colcking and tcething siege =
We confirm every word Sc, forth in the PRosrsc-
rus II performs precisely what it processes to
perform. every part Of il -nothing less. Away
your Cordial " .'faregorc," DIR ops" ''Lauda-
num-" and every other Narcotic" ny which the
babe is druggcd into stupidity, aud rendered dull
IT 1 idiotic for life.
| only through the preparation Of her g Soothing
syrup for hildren feeshing." II we had the
/ power, We would make he, ~ she is, = physical
savior to the lnis:t X, -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
New HOrksM arlxea.

NEw YoRA, Dec. go.
Cottor 51@52c firmer.
fLouR.-ts 4v@s ~ Elk. State. $s.s5@9.
RHO
wnsaf-l. so@l IS Chicago Spring.
CoRS.-About { lower, s6@s6i4 for sound.
OAf--6u@62c sound.
PoRk.- Opened tirrsr, closed irregular t29
gao 81. M-,. closing s2s sz19.
WaisKsY and declining. % 2742 q
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The National
ln,eligenccr says:
Upon authority competent to conclude
such question, we announce that the pub
lishcd statements to the effect that q loan oil
100000, 900 vas upon the occasibh Of his
recent visit to New York, rendered to Sec'y
McCulloch by the National Banks are sheer
fabrications The Treasury has not Al
present any need Of loan, and should such
become necessary, it would not be accepted
from the banks, but would be solicited and
doubtless. without trouble, Immediately b
obtained from the people.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

NEw York, Dec. 2s.--The Tribune's
special says:
Gen. Augur has directed thorough in
vcstigation Of the Christmas riot At Alex
andria, and has ordered the commanding
officer At that place not 10 surrender the
O offending parties to tn. demand Of the civil
authorities, but refer all such demands 10
the commanding officer Of the Depart
ment.
The Times special saws:
The Secretary Of the Treasury ard the
Commissioners Of Internal Revenue have
adopted new regulations relative to draw.
6acks upon shipments to British provincce.
In eaee goods sve T. b. shipped from port
o. traospsrted through . iruntier pssi 70
eny Of the British provinces, where the
drawback claimed on one shipment does
net exceed ths sam q 90, The sxpsstse
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

NEW IORK, Dec. Z6.-The Times spec
ial >ays:
Secretary McCulloch denies that he wish
es or needs loan Of 100000. 900 aside
from TIE regular revenues Of the Govern
ment, as has been currently reported.
An order was issued yesterday transfer
ring the headquarters Of the Department Of
Tennessee from Knoxville to Memphis.
The Secretary Of War has issued an Or
der iorb'dding the examination Of any non
commissioned officers VI the regular army
for appointment to brevct Lieutenlnts who
have not served At least two years in the
regular army.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
Nxw Yonk, Dec. %. The Worlds spec

Nxw YoRK, Dec. %. The Worlds spec
ial ssys:
The Secretary Of State has directed the
ULited States Attorney to keep viglant
watch on oil vessels sailing for Mexican
ports, and to Sc re all contraDand articles.
The parties in New York engaged in tiis
business, a!egc that they have a carrier
route entitled "Maxinlilian's Express Com
pary" Some facts will shortly be made
public showing up the matter more def
nitclv.
Some days ago the necessary papers were
filed in the Treasury Department showing
that forty miles Of the second division Of
the Kansas Railroad has been completed,
and application was accordingly made for
the 100000 Of the bonds. Since the
above, the representatives Of another in
terest have presented themselves at the
Treasury, and notified the Secretary that
the bonds called for ere in their possession,
and ask that the bonds be issued to them,
and not to the Kansas and I.cavenwo h
party. The Secretary has all the papers
and documents reiating to the subject, and
will render his decision in few days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

oAroanAeot ~ United States for ia vu,itv
eVeo4Sooa - Immediate and superior e8cscv.
hsShiS aive thio Oil tie sanction Of their high a.
WSA - 9 ~ Of their con1Aenoe. recon.
naoiS : theis peeisaAs end prescribe IL in thsii
~ ssne1y ~ CsassDptioe. NreseAitia
As6aara 80 ohoumotiem. General Debility
~ ~ zscol oaSno oDboeionA, \ eAands unrivaled
-11S11ine 80 - allevieliag suoerings Whss
~ 0o2tetnao ~ G6so4. isei,
Inn6hsouEU1 e11y "
80 . sy11 Y. 2AA Ss1 . ~:
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
mUNNEWEH.L's

Oo0on H1npuo 0omeO0er ~
n suovss PsnPLss on ras FAcs FascELxs, &c :,
~ c also soltene the skin and beauties the
oonplexteu. 10 Ladies toilet il cDmplete with
eus 4. Price, 70 cents Mailed TO any address
~ Is eouts. BY s. q. UPHAM, rs south Eighth
netees. Phiiadelphia, Pa, Sold by ell Druggists
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

We have l.ut up and sold this article for aver
- Years. nud CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE and
TRUTH 81 IL what We have never been ebIc 70
aay Of any other medi~ins-NEvER HAH II
FAILED IN A SINGLE INSTANCE TO EFFECT
keow 81 instance OF dissatisfaction By any c1e
Who used il. o. the eonts ~. oil are delighted
9Th i,s operations. snd speak in terms Of com
mendAti0n 81 IL magical effects and medical vir-
tuea. We speak in ths matter ''wHATWE %
SfsDiE oUs s' REru{x irs si FeR fE FUL
Flt.MENT Or WHAT WE here Dl9CLARE.
In almost every Instance where the infant 10 suf
firing from pain and exhaustion relief uill Be
found in niteen minutes after the syrup 10 ad-
,niuistered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle None genuine unlesa the facsimile Of
CURTIS PERKINS. New York. u on ~ oct.
aide wrapper.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
81 WAS BALD SIX YEARS.

Certificate from VIM. Gale, Press,nsn with Jones
Small, l22 LAX. street.
A. n. DsuaHr-I had been entirely bald for
years; had used several hair rsstoratives With
out receiving any benefit, and he'd alnoss given
up hopes Of ever having my hair restored. Hear
ing yonr Spanish Lustral 80 highly recommend
I'd by our most prominent citizens. determined
70 Try bottle, Alter using part of u my hair
commenced growing. and am satisfied that in
q short time | will have > heavy growth Of hair.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
Notice.

TIME ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
4 HOLDERS Of tn. Davenport, Gas Light and
Coke COMPANY, Tor election Of Directors for the
year 1866. will be hell at the office Of the Com
pany, on MONDA Jan. s,h, lss6. At 7 O'Clock
r. \, dedy3-2w THOS. DERMUDY, Sec'y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

Obsautiful blaek ~ brovs ltconssts Of only one
pespavdeion. Color will not fade or wash out.
Only 81 cents box, Mailed TO any address for
Is cents. By s. q, UPuAM. IS South Eighth
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

NV YoRK. Dec. u.
Gold opened q. ASK closed at l.4511.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
News
BY TELEGR.aPM.

NEw YoRk, Dec. 2s.-A Washington dis.
pa,ch states that the casualties in a exam
dris on Christmas we're over es imated. =
Only ore wt.ste and two colored men were
seriously injured.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

ne S0an18U 6U0413J TOT the
Toilet.
Rev. DR.. Tiffany, of Grace n. F. Church, Chi
cago, says:
CHICAGO. April s. 1865.
MR. DRLrGar--I have used with GREAT satisfac.
ton and benefit DvLr0ar's Spanish LusrrAL for
two years past, and have found it = valuable pre-
paratioa TO prevent the falling nut Of the HAIR, NJ
well AS most refreshing article for the toilet
its application has. moreover. frequently reiiev.
ed severe headache. Mrs. Tiffany joins with me
in commencing the Lustral a. in I'll respects the
best dressing Tor she hair she has ever used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28
BALD NEDSS |
sse AsH sma3 40 VSEaf .M4n A
FIFTEEN YEARS STANDING
UUusD " Pm UssOR
a. -. .D!!slight!s :
grCpl,gDRAfgD
SPANISH LUSTRXL.
.s -
.BttdlI.) lN[D6S

READ TRE PROOF.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

Gray Hair. Baldnes, Dandruff, any
Disease If the Scalp. No discov-
cry can compare with
.tssSss" the WORLDS ..asi. Color Restore
sLonhcnss GREAT stlais Color Restorer'
sLsoAonw REMEDY. "uais Color Restorer'
1t - Not . Oye.
Lit gill estore gray har to its original COLOR
Ali wt make u PROV on b u heeds.
alt Gill restore The neutral secretions.
A-ltvii remove an dandur6 aud itching.
ov-n = % maize the hair son. glossy aud flexible
o-ls Stu pscsssvs The original color 70 old age.
y-li uill prevent the hair from falling o.
o.-N utll curs I'll disease Of the scalp.
lo,sdon Hair Color Restorer and Dressing
(lavaisaes - dressing and bsau.iae,:
ReoSeee 0rsS Hote NoDvs. PreesWts Astdsess
Roo6eree 0rar Rsir Prsessss Rsldaess
WAesAsssc--fhe only asestsd article thas vl abss.
lusly without exception restore hs hair 70 IL original
sslss and beauty cauin0 grow where shss fallen %
o. boes0s thin.
Re0enhee Il b complete within itself; - washing
Seo.elne or Accompaniment Of any kind being required
ne hAs 10 ssaovased and strengthened and restored
u oelnal colss soaess and beauty, without the appl
ooeiee any d substances Il u entirely different
o~ ~ many articles that have been Issued from time
aae. end 10 tho only known Restoser Of Cnlor and
psrSses Hat Dressing combined. 10 dsicately rerfum.
- and can applied By the hsad soft brush Il,
aees ast stain the skin or the anest linen.
Prtes % csals per bottle; or six b'Nues, ~ Sold By
n. o9ayns Son. 80 North Sixth g.. Phila..
EO. bALLORD Druggist Davenport.
lsblI.Amon Wsd Asas LORD Smith. Chicago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-28

whieh srsesly fhsilits1ss Ne pssssss Of tssshisg
b seMssise ~ gsos. ssdssssg ~ isesoaasssa,
willallsy ALAPAlN asd spasnodis sstios. asdis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-04
THE ARMY.
sub-Division or the DEPARTING mt Of Louis
lana and Texas.

Sub-Divtsion OF the Department Of Louis
lana and Texas.
The Department Of Louisiana and Texas has been sub
divided into districts, follows
Firs-Eastern district of Louisiana, comprising the
part OF the State OF Louisiana OF the Mississippi
river the part included between the Mississippi and the
Atchafalaya rivers. and the posts along the line from
Bfashear City via New iberia 10 Washington; headquar
ters at New Orleans.
Western district of louisiana comprising the
remainder Of the State Of louisiana and the posts the
northeastern part OF Texas held by troops from Western
Louisiana; headquarters at Alexandria.
Ihsyd-Eastern district Of Texas comprising that part
OF the State OF Texas east Of the BraZos and Navasoa
rivers and the meridian OF the town Of Springfield
the Navasoa river, except the posts included in the
western district OF louisiana headquarters Houston
FMrh-Central division Of Texas comprising that
part OF the State OF Texas between the Neuces and
Eastern district OF Texas dened headquarters for the
present at Victoria.
F!fth-Western district Of Texas comprising that part
Of the State of Texas the Rio Grande and the
Neuces rivers; headquarters at Brownsville
The cavalry under the command OF Major General Mer
rtt will report direct to headquarters military division Of
the Gulf
The following assignments the command of districts
are also made viz
Fsrst-Eastern district Of Louisiana, Brcvet Major
General 7. W. sherman
Second-Western district OF Louisiana, Brevet Major
General f. Hawkins, assigned TO duty according his
brevet Of Major General
Thiyd-Easern district of Texas Major General Jos A.
Mower.
Fonth-Central district Of Texas Major General d. s.
Stanley.
Fhh-Western district Of Texas, Major General F.
Steele.