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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
FLORENCE!
FLORENCE!
"LAST BUT NOT LEAST"


VLTE mad supposed that Sewing Machines had
wv come to perfection some time ago, but new
one has arisen greater than all before it, surprising
in every point of excellence all its predecessors do
ing all the old ones ever could do with greater case
and having improvements that none in existence APP
proach. No matter what may be said in favor of
the various Machines in use, the only proper and
certain way of deciding upon their relative merits
is by actual comparison. This is the test which the
Florence Sewing Machine Company invites.
The FLORENCE is awonderful Machine, and all
will think so when they have It, with its
perfect tension reversible feed four different stitch
es, &c. &C., preparing its own work without bast-
ing and fastening off its seam like a thing of
life" Persons thinking of buying will ever regret
it If they do not see it before purchasing. The A.
gent in exhibiting this Machine, win perform work
never before attempted on any other Machine, some
of which will be to sew from the heaviest woolens
to the lightest tissue paper oithom stopping the
Machine, changing tension or anything aboutit, do
ing perfect work on both. BY simply touching a
tle lever TO change from one stitch to any Of the
four different stitches 'chOw stopping the Machine
To change the length of the stitch rihom stopping
or any way interfering with the work. To reverse
the feed and either way fasten off the ends Of
seams ,cithom stopping any way interfering with
the work. To turn hem of any width rhhOw Jdst-
ing in any way preparing the work. And ,cih-
out stopping the Machine to change instantly from
running up straight seam to making the mostper-
fectrulling, gathering and sewing to ANY degree
of fitness and all so simple that child ten years
old can do il.
Ithems, fells, binds gathers, braids, quilts, and
gathers and sews on a ruilie at the same time.
Call and see it,
l55 BALTIMORE ST., NEAR CALVERT. q
Sept q, 'G5 ID. w. CLARK, agent
Family Sewing Of all kinds done at short notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

CtTOLEN on Saturday night, I'd inst, from my
- pasture field, about two miles above Hilsboro',
is0udoun County, Black MULE, about Is hands
high. His left hind leg has the appearance ofhav-
ing been broken-having knot half way between
Heek and Pasture Joint walks on side of hoof. In
hollow OF left thigh are the letters Il. Two small
white marks 10 the left Of bis tail: 1890,
Sept. II, 81. ALFhED JVHb
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Notice.

I HAVE about eleven hundred and fifty dollars
due me as proprietor OF the Wager House, Har-
per's Ferry. | hope all persons indebted to me
at said Hotel will at an early day, come for
ward and settle or pay their indebtedness
The sums due being small may appear to the
debtors of little account, but the aggregate if
paid would be of great importance to the I'M
dersigned. lSAAC FOUhE.
CbarlestoWn. Sep. 29.-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Going! Gone!

TTNIIE subscriber offers his services to the public
generally as an AUCTI0NEER.
His terms will be moderate, and he feels sat
isfed he can give satisfaction to thosewho may
patronize him. He can be found at his resi-
dence on Hers Island, near Harper's Ferry
All he asks is trial.
Sep. %. '65-tf JOSEPH A. YOUNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.


Mrs. FORREST having removed from Staun-
wi ton to Charlestown, win open her Schooi lor
Young Ladies on
Wednesday, September 18Th, 1865.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English MAUI
ematics Music and the Languages, will be ahoroed
The usual course of study includes Lats'-no e1-
ira charge made.
Early applications for the Boarding Department
must be made, as the number of Boarders Is nm
tied
Parents are assured that everything Will DC done
TO promote the comfort and happiness OF the pupils
The charge for Board, and Tuition in the I'm
elish and Latin Course for Annual Session com
mencing Sept 18TH and closing on the first FRIDAY
in June 5000 payable one-half in advance, ana the
remainder in February.
Washing, Fuel, and Lights, Extra.
Day Scholars Per ARaWaE Session
ENGLISH and LATIN..................s4O to $50.
FRENCH. ITALIAN, SPANISH, or 80
GERMAN, .s SO
MUSIC on gov
VOCAL MUSIC, o.
Al payments made IN adsaRce.
Address ,,,,e,r
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va, Sept. 2S,lS6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
English and Mathematical
School.

TNHE undersigned viii open Select Male School,
in the room over E. ii. Campbelrs Drug Store,
Charlestown, Va, commencing October End.
Particulars made known ON application.
Sent. 81 W. III. MORROW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
George G. Douglas, NJ. D.,

HAVING located at Harper's Ferry, respect
fully tenders his Professional services TO the
people Of that place and vicinity.
Special attention given to Surgery.
Office on Shenandoah Street, next building be-
low Masonic Hall,
Sept. 81, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

THE CHARLEsPowN ACADEMY.

rTyHE next session Of this Institution viii COM
mence on the first Monday OF September.
The attention Of parents anxious ia reference 10
the education of their il respectfully asked TO
this school. It's my determination TO make IT. u
possible equal 10 the bestinstitutons OF the KIND IN
the country, and / think / am warranted IRON my
past experience in promising myself success. All
the branches usually taught 10 high schools and
academies vii. be embraced in my course, but 1t
will be NV endeavour to have NY pupiis acquire
thorough acquaintance with whatever they under
take 10 learn rather than superficial knowledge
Of many subjects.
have been successful in securing the services OF
a gentleman az assistant for the next session who
has had considerable experience in teaching, and
who will as believe, conscenti0usly and cilcient-
IL discharge his whole duty.
Terms
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Eng
lsh Composition and DeclamatJ DO, pei. sc@ipn OF
five MONTHS. clnUD
PHYSICAL Geography, Algebra, Geometry, TTig0-
nometry, Analytical Geo metry, Surveying, Book
Keeping, Latin, Greek, Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry each. ad diti0ual................. l.5O
An additional charcs of $i.O0 per session s0r fuel
is customary. Payment viii be expected one half
at the middle OF the session, and the remainder az
its close. If part can be paid IN advance, it will
be regarded a. q favor. No pupil viii be received
for less than two and s-haR months Boarding can
be obtained on application 10 the undersigned
&. n. CAMPBELL,
Aug 3lst, 1865 Principal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
BURITC AALN.

TEyHE undersigned. being about to break up house
keeping, viii sell, on TiHrsdoy, The
5I dag Of october, 1865,
at their presentrcsideuce, in Charlestown, their
HOUSEHOLD e KITCHEN FURNITURE
consisting in part of
Beds aud Bedding Bedsteads Bureaus
Wardrobes. Washstands, Chairs, Tables;
Cooking Stove Furniture for same, with a
variety of other articles.
TERMS OF SALE.
Ten Dollars and under, Cash. Over that, a
credit Of SIX months, the purchaser giving
Bond and approved security.
Sale TO begin at 10 o'clock.
Sen. 2S. MISSES WAGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Night school.

ON and after Monday, October End, The
J Charlestown Academy" will by open daily,
Except Saturdays and Sundays from ~ =: NJ. to
% 2. NJ for the instruction of Young gentlemen
The course will embrace the usual English Branch
es. Mathematics Latin, Greek, French, and Span
ish. Terms made known upon application to n. 5.
White, Esq. Rev c. y. Campbell, or to
Sep. 2S.-5t JAS. b. CRAIGHILL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
GrossE E s. PuIIPs. julius C. HoL
Philips &c Holmes,

A DOPT this method Of informing the citizens Of
Y Jefferson and Clarke that they have formed
a co-partnership in the HO USE JOINING BUS[
NESS, and are prepared 10 I'll orders from all sec
tions Of the above named counties. They viii en-
desvor To please those who may favor them with
orders both by their charges and putting the work
up substantially.
BcrryviIe, Clarke Co., Sept, 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
PUBLIC Sale.

TlLUIBLE STOCK, FARMING LiLPLE-
JENTS, de-
TVHE undersigned viii offer for sale at " Media
near Flowing Spring, on the Shepherdstown
Road, on
Tuesday. l7tb day Of October merit,
The large portion Of his Improved stock
cousistmgof Cows, Oxen, Horses u Hogs-to-
gether with farming implements Of various
kinds.
One Fine Durham Bull.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
For any other information apply to the sub
scriber. or y. s. White, Esq Charlestown, w.
VIRGINIA. WI. THOS. LEAVELL.
Sep. 2S,-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

CtTOLEN from my residence near Bloomfield,
= Loudoun County, ON Sunday, l0th iHs,., by
man calling HIMSELF Geo. b. Elliot" large grey
Horse, years old, branded L. ;. on left, and on
both shoulders with fresh gear marks right side
and hind leg will give the above reward for the
horse if delivered 20 me, or for any information
Sent. u. 81. CEOkCEM. GRAYsOS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Notice..

A IL persons indebted to William J. Stephens
Y individually or to him as Administrator OF
Arnold 5. Stephens, deceased, are hereby noti-
fed that their claims have been placed IN my
hands for collection for the use of Judge Noah
II. Swavne, of Ohio, and solomon V. Yantlss,
Esq, of Harper's Ferry, and that unless attend
ed t at an early day, they will necessarily be
put in a magistrates hands for warrant or put
in suit. visit Harpers Ferry weekly.
Charlestown, ISAAC fOUAh'
Sept %, '65.-9t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
University OF Maryland.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.


TENHE Fifty- Eighth Session of the School of Med
icinc, in the University of Maryland, will COM
mencc ON MONDAY, the 10th Of October, lS-
60. and Will end on the LIST of March, 1866.
FACULTY OF PHYSIC.
NATHAN r. SMITH, NJ. D., Professor of
Surgery.
W. L. A. AKIN, NJ. D., Ii. D., Professor
of Chemistry and Pharmacy
G. ". MILTENBERGER, NJ. D., Professor
of Obstetrics and Of Diseases of Women and
Children.
RICHARD MCSHERRY, NJ. D., Professor OF
Institutes and Practice of Medicine, and of Hy-
gienne.
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON, NJ. D., Pro-
fessor of Anatomy and Physiology.
SAMUEL c. CHEW, NJ. d., Professor Of
Materia Medica and Therapeutics
JAMES Il. BUTLER, NJ. d., Demonstration
of Anatomy.
FEES :-For the full course, 500: for Ma
circulation, So for practical anatomy, $40.
TIE BALTIMORE INFIRMARY, which
is attached to the Medical College, is large
Hospital, always open to the visits of the Stu
dents, Where they may observe practice, wit
ness surgical operations, and attend Clinical
lectures by the various Professors, at all sea-
sons, without any additional charge.
GEO. w. MILTENBERGER,
Sept 2S, lS65-4t. Dean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
SIBERT HOUSE,

NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VA.
I RESPECTFULLY notify my friends in the Val
lev. and the public generally, that Ihave leased
the SIBERT HOUSE, and will spare neither labor
expense in making it one of the most comforta-
bic aud pleasant Houses in the Valley for Travellers
The TABLE viii be provided with the best the
country can afford The BEDS shall be clean and
comfortable.
The BAR will always be supplied with the best
and purest LIE q 0RS that can be procured in the
markets. The STABLE will be attended by care
full Ostlers aud will ALWAYS be supplied with feed.
A general LIVERY BUSINESS will be DONE
Horses, Hacks and Buggies viii always be kept on
hand for the accommodation of travellers who may
wish to visit the surrounding country.
Terms moderate. b. +. ENGLE,
Sep. n, ls65.-tf Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
BAILEY * NEW,


H0per's Ferry, Va,
FORWARDING and COMMISSION Merchants
/ and Dealers in COAL, LUMBER and HOUSE
BUILDING Materials of all kinds including
White Pine and Yellow Pine Plank, Matched
Flooring. Partition Lumber, Beams, Jolce,
Scantling, Pine, Oak and Cypress Shingles,
Lath Batting, Fence Pales, Lime, Hair, Ce-
ment, Bricks, Paints, Linseed Oil, Varnish,
Turpentine, Windows, glazed and unglazedl
Blinds, Doors, Window and Door-Frames,
Nails, &c.
SeDtember 21.-1m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Notice.

A Ii persons indebted to Herr d Welch, late
n Miilers on the Island OF NirgInius are herecy
notified that their claims have been placed IN
my hands for collection, and that speedy pay
ment of the same is required. 1t IS hoped this
notice will be attended to, and the disagreeabe
necessity OF warrant or suit thereon may be a
yoided ISAAC FOUKE.
Sep. %. 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
THE
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES
IN CH1RL EST 0 WN,

IN T. III Il ~ II ~ - ~ W ~
TTNDER the supervision of the undersigned will
| be resumed on MONDAY, the 4th September
next, at the house occupied by Major Kearsley, on
the Main street
The Scholastic Year is divided into two sessions;
the first commencing the first Monday in Septem-
Der and ending the last day of January; the
cond commencing the first of February and closing
the last Friday in June. Those who enter after a
Session has commenced will be charged from tho
date of entrance. No deduction made for absence.
Course Of Studies and Terms:
PRIMARY CLASS.-Spelling, Reading, Arith-
metic, Primary Geography and History, and
Writing, for Session of Five Months.........Sl2OO
JUNIOR CLASS.-Rcading, Definitions, Arithme-
tic, Geography and School Atlas, with Of
Globes, Common School History, Grammar, Com
position and Writing. ......,...............: 1000
MIDDLE CLASS.--Arithmetic, History, Natural
Philosophy, Grammar, Physiology, Reading,
Composition and Writing ..................... ZOOO
SENIOR CLASS.-Arithmetic Ancient Gcogra-
ply, Universal History, Algebra, Chemistry, As
tronony Mythology, Selections from the Poets,
Mental Philosophy. History Of English Litera-
ture, Evidences of Christianity. H.00
FREN o.VV
Music on the Piano.
Payment one half in advance, the remainder at
the end of the Session.
An extra charge Of 81 90 per Session for Fuel.
Boarding wiz be provided on application to the
undersigned. - ,nor,,,
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va, Aug. 3lst, 1861
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
SCHOOL WANTED.

Experienced Teacher wishes good School
y in the Country. She viii teach the English
Branches, French, and Music. Enquire at this Of
fee.
Sept u,
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SO Reward.

$40 Reward.
WAS Stolen from the subscriber, near Berry.
w Vile, Clarke County, about the 18th day of
August. dark, Sorrel Mare, about fifteen
hands high, left eye blind, branded c. s. on
the left shoulder, lame in one hind-foot-caused
by foot EVIL part of the foot has come of,
shoe and all.
will give forty dollars for thief and mare,
or 20 dollars for mare; ten dollars for any IN
formation so that / get her again.
Sent "a JOHN CAIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

ATTORNEY ATLAW,
To the Southern Trade.
Il. Il. Griffin 81 Son,

Wholesale Dealers in Boots, Shoes, HITS and
Caps, No. 10 South Charles ST., Baltimore, Nd,
HAyE constantly on hand all the latest styles
IL of Baltimore and Eastern Manufacture.
Having been engaged in the Southern trade
for the past twenty-five years, and being desi-
rous of continuing it, they offer great induce
ments in a CHOICE STOCK to select from at
very low prices for CASH, and on short time
r. B. GRIFFIN 81 son.
Sept. I, 1s65.-1m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

New Goods. New Goods.
T HAVE just received New Supply of Goods
1 suitable for the Fall Trade. Among them
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.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
PIumO INOrtSS.
CHARIES NJ. STEIFF

CHARLES NJ. STEIFF,
7EANUFACTCRER Of GRAND and SQUARE
M PIANO FORTES. Factory at 81 q Sc Cam
d-n Street. near Howard. Nare-rooms No. y
Liberty Street. above Baltimore. Baltimore. Md.
Has constantly on hand large number OF Pianos
of his own manufacture with Full Iron Frame and
over strung. Every Instrument warranted for five
wears with the privilege of exchange within twelve
months il not entirely satisfactory 70 the purchasers
SECOND HAND Pianos always on hand-from $50
to $500 MELoDIANs and PAELOR 0EGANS from the
best makers.
We have permission to refer to the following per-
sons who have our Pianos in use: d. ;. Rentch.
William Rush. w G.. Butler, Richard c. Williams,
iu jefferson County, and BENZ. Harrison James j..
Cunningham, :. G. Cunningham, Jacob Sibert,
Beui Spcck, Andrew Bowman, George Hoke, Lem
ugl Campbell and others in Berkeley County.
rs- All orders lett with p II. Strobe, shepherds
town. will be promptly attended to.
sept. 2S lSG5-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
Hides Wanted

LII kinds Of Hides and skins wanted, in ex-
n change for work or the highest cash price.
Sent IL *. SuOUEhl.
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Largest Stock OfDry Goods
IN BALTLN0RE

Hamilton Easter. 81 Co.,
Nos. 1919, POI, & 2O3 BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE.
Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
INVITE the attention of Wholesale and Retail
/ BUYERS TO their large and varied Stock embra-
cling goods in EVERY DEP ARTMENT of the trade.
In their WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT on the
second floor
of their extensive premises, will be found goods
suited to the wants Of Wholesale Buyers generally.
SCARCE AND DESIRABLE ARTICLES CAN USUALLY BIZ
FOUND WITH rs.
Their RETAIL STOCK on
first floor and basement
will be found one of the most varied and extensive
in the country. In both Wholesale and Retail de-
partments the Lotrcsf Price Il Marked every ar
ticle so that parties not fully acquainted with the
value of goods, can buy from us with confidence.
Sept. Il, II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28
NEW STORE AT SUM-
NIT POINT.

TVHE subscribers have taken the large Store,
House. at Summit Point, recently repaired, and
are receiving very large and carefully select
81 s,,nolv of Goods for FALL aud WINTER.
Everything usually found in q country store
will be kept constantly on hand.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's DRESS GOODS,
GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, HARDWARE,
and host of things necessary for family pur-
poses.
The STYLES are late and beautiful, and we
invite an examination. We purpose to sell
at short profits. thereby making quick sales.
HOMSHER & DRAWBAUGH.
Summit Point, Sept. %, 'G5.
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E1wArD 81. COOKE, ANDREW p. KENNEDY,
Cooke * Kennedy,
ATTORNEYS At LAW,
CiorIcstoi-l, J,5.rsoa County, Virginia,
HAYE resumed the practice Of their profession
and Min attend the Courts of this and the ad-
ial.lt counties.
Office ON Main Street.-The room formerly used
hy lhe Directors of the Valley Bank.
Sept -,. lo65-tt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

DiSCOTlNE lor Infants and Invalids, for sale by
ID CAMPBELL 4 MASON.
CTOEE POLISH for sale by
- CAMPBELL s MASON,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-28

samuel y. Bowers,
United States Claim Agent,
Corner Of Kong aad German Streets,
MAETINSBURG, W. Va,
Va I'LL obtain payment for Property taken by
W oIeyr. of thc United States aud used by the
army; and for Horses, Wagons. Mules, Oxen, &c,
lost or DESTROYED while In military service.
Provisions stock, Wood. Forage. Buildings, ETC.,
taken for military purposes and for which proper
vouchers have not been given. Wages. Arrears of
Paw. Bounty Pensions. etc., collected
Nr B. can b. seen 40 Che Sappiugtou Hotel, -
Cbl-lcst0wn. on the first cducsday ia each month.
Sept IS leC5.-3m.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-21

The New York Herald Says there is a
greet deal sa'i ia Congress shout negro SUI
frss,. negro equality. negro rights and all
thst. and amendments to the constitution
are 1def-i 90 meet she several points. We
have no doubt an parties VIII agree that
negroes should be ON $40 equality with the
whites .u oae respect ana that .s that they
should have the privilege Of working for q
hvuE '.ae abe 'ahitgs. Therefore an amend
mTut o.. tho constitution Be- wanted which
vu make the uigsr-s work Here is d
chance isr sumner. Wlsau, Wade. Thn3.
Stevens au5 zoo che rest The sugar plan
tst.1us % Louisiana. 90 say nothing Of the
e9,tou T.aa.H... ns au over the south, are
auH.1usy awaiting on amendment 10 the
constitute % that vii reach this subject.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-21

We deeply reErsf o. announce he death
of lg4sr tHg. A. Na1e. cue oi our most re-
spUcle5 rllusus. lie died on Fr.dav uisht.
lsth usi-. slter hf.ef Ilrr.s of less than
-lt week, AGED gN1.. CD Years. Judge Nooo
removed o. ths city Hnm fiorsuce, Ala.
aa1ut tcu wears age. sud enrolled himsel!
ls member g. lhr AcmrE bar. he had
hssl .1u tns Cir-a.. bench D. North Aiabsua.
and vss there highly respected us ciesr-
beaded, urar.. d. 'ulgt. and ag ig5ua,ruOus.
ra.us fasIu-, talented lawyer lu this rity
le vrfoved arHspeg.ah'e practice. rad held
E7Hd D. ltiga sI tlo HHr as O. lawyer. aua
ss e. heightened. bon rsbic, knl.hrgrtcd
Eeltl. ulaH.H. NrH1t.s H.-sir--.a..
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ceive the protection 10 which he is Justly
entitled and BY means 0f his c0l0T make
himself useful and independent mau Of
the community in which he has his home.
From ali the information In ny posEessio1
and from that which / have recently re
ceived from the most reliable authority, ]
am induced TO cherish the belief that per
sonal luminosity Is surely and rapidly merg-
ing itself into a spirit 81 nationality, and
that representati0n. connected with Q prop
erly adjusted system q taxation, VIII Iesn
II a hsrmoni0us resto ralion o. the relations
Of the Stales 10 The National Union.
The report Of Carl Shurz is herewith
transmiuied, Is requested by the Seuats'
No report from the Hon. John Covode has
0een received by the President. ~
The attention Of the Senate Is invited to
the accompanying report Of Lieut.. General
Grant, who recently made a tour Of inspec-
ton through several Of the States whose in
habitants participated in the rebellion.
ANDREW JOHNSON, President.
WAsHISGTGS, Dec. is, 1863.