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srleftea gastry.
OUR OLDEST FRIEND.
ny o. W. HOLMES,

BY o. W. HOLMES,
Rsad 10 I" The Boys Of 49," Jan. s, 1865.
give you the health of the oldest friend
That short Of eternity, earth can lend,--
A friend so faithful and tried and trus
That nothing can wean him from me and yoa.
When first we scrsechsd in the sudden blaze
OF the daylights binding and blasting rays,
And gulped al the gaseous, groggy sir,
This old, old friend stood waiting there.
And when with kind Of mortal strife,
We had gaspsd and choked into breathing life.
He watched by the cradle day and night,
And held our hands till We stood upright.
From gristls and pulp our frames have grown
To stringy muscle and solid bone,
While We were changing, he altered mott
We might forget, but he never forgot.
He came with us to the college class
Little cared he for the Stewards passl
All tho rest must pay their fee
But the grim old dsad-head entered free.
He stayed with Us while We counted Ger
-Four times each Of the seasons four;
And with every season from year 10 year,
The dear name Classm he made moro dear
He never leaves us--hs never will.
Till our hands are cold and our hearts are still
On birthdays, and Christnas and New Years too,
He always remembers both me and you.
Every year this faithful friend
His little present Is sure TO send;
Every year, wheresoe'er we be,
He wants keepsake from you and mo.
How he loves us he pats our heads,
And 10 they are cleaning with silver threads |;
And he's always begging one lock Of hair,
Till our shining pates have nothing to wear.
At length he will tell US, one by one,
My child, your labor on earth Is done;
And now you must journey afar to sec
My elder Extraordinarily ~
And so, when long, long years have passed,
Some dear old fellow will be the last
Never boy alive but he
of all our goodly company
When be lies down, but, not till then, M
Dur kind Glass Angel will drop the pen
That writes in the day-book kept above
Dur lifelong record Of faith and love-
80 here's a health in homsly rhyme
To our oldest elassmate, Father limo
Nay cur last survivor live 10 be
bald but as wise and tough 40 he
Atlantic Monthly for March.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

a motion that they be passed, which
was lost by the following vote:
Yeas--Messrs. Adams, Allardt
Crane, Doughty, Gage, Hastings, Lane
Quaokenbush, Williams--9.
Nays Messrs. Allen, Beach, Gard,
Hack, Hill, I.efIler, McBratnie,
Mead, Ross, Schafer, Sloan, Smith,
Sproul, Wiltse--l1.
Mr.. Cages resolutions were then
referred to Committee on County
Affairs. :
The Chair appointed Mr.. Gage to
fill vacancy on Committee on County
Affairs. ~
On motion of Mr.. Allen, the report
OF the Committee on County Affairs
with resolutions referred to them was
made the special order of business for
Tomorrow at ten o'clock A. NJ.
Tho Boatd then adjourned until to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
A NJ JrFPKRs, Chairman.
III. 3. FERars, Clerk Of The Board.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

and was called to order by the Chair
man. Roll called, quorum present.
Record Of yesterdays proceedings
read and approved.
1t appearing that tho Volunteer
Family Reliof Fund is nearly exhaust
ed, the matter Of issuing bonds to
replenish such fund was reported to
the Committee on County Affairs.
Mr. Quackenbush, from Committee
on Claims, made report which was
accepted, and accounts acted on cep-
arately, AS follows
Amount dnounf
Ciai.Jled. AAored.
H. O. Seeney, for services and cz-
penscs going to Fremont TO get
election returns $1,000 % 90
Il. Q. Andre, for horse hire, do. 9C0 4C0
And on motion of Mr.. Allards, said
amounts ordered to DO charged 10 the
Township of Fremont.
On motion Of Mr.. Allardt, the
Clerk was instructed to notify MeEsrs.
briggs, BuInhana and York Of their
as Commissioners.
On motion of Mr.. Lpfiler:
Resoired, That the Board do allow the MEN,
bcrs Of this Board for coupons alton and mileage
the sums sot opposite their names and that the
County Treasurer be instructed 10 pay the same:
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

Trade with Insurrectionary States.
The iniquity of the present trade in
cotton with the rebel States, through
special permits, having been fully ex-
posed, the late Congress passed an act
repeating the law and putting an end
to the speculation. 1t was shown
that these permits were only issued to
special political friends, for value re-
ceived, and that they were the means
of adding materially to the power of
resistance in the rebels, by furnishing
them with munitions of war in return
for their cotton. The unscrupulous
spectators who obtained the permits
would do anything to increase their
gains, and the whole tendency Of the
thing was unmitigated evil.
The committee who investigated tho
matter, and of which Mr.. WAsHBURNE,
the friend of Mr.. LINCOLN, was chair
man, report that ait has induced a
spirit of speculation and plumber
among the people, who have entered
into disgraceful scramble for wealth
during time of war, waged to save
the life of nation, and has fed that
greed of gain which must wound the
public morals. 1t has tended to the
Generalization and corruption Of the army
and nary by the exhibition of the vast
rewards which have accrued from this
trade, and from the temptation and
bribery with which they have been
constantly assailed. II IS beliered 10
hare led 10 the prolongation Of the ,cdr, and
to hare cost the country thousands of hres
and millions upon m,llions Of treasure.
The testimony before tho committee
discloses the shameless and REASONABLE char
acter of the trade ,chich has been carried
on ,oithm the rebel lines w,th rebel agents,
and for the use of rebel armies. The
amount of supplies necessary for the
support of rebel armies which, under
cover Of this trade, has been sent
through the rebel lines ut New Or
leans, Memphis, Norfolk and other
places almost swpasses belief. Megot,a-
tions haae been entered into, and CORES
pondence carried on, by citizens of the
United States wtM rebel agents TO delirer
for the rebel government prov'sions and
other necessary articles TO sustain tho rebel
armies IN return for cotton.
"Persons holding office Under the gop-
srnment Of the United States appear as
contractors"
| And yet, in the face of all these
facts, we are now informed that the
President, by not signing the act Of
repeal, has rendered nugatory the
desire Of Congress, and that the trade
will therefore continue.
WADE and DAVIS have another
chance for manifesto.-FSes Press.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

CALiroRNI, WINE CuIrunE.-1he
vintage Of California is estimated this
year at over six millions of gallons
so much for the present. Tho crop of
vino per acre is from go to 1000
gallons--Gccording to quality and
growth. Tho number Of acres. fitted
for the growth Of wine was estimated
by Hon. Wilson Flint, President of
tho California Wine Growers Associ-
alton, and stated to- the Commissioner
scf Internal Revenue, to- be twenty
millions Of acres. Others there have
named five millions. Taking the least
estimate and the minimum yield, We
have the capacity Of the possible future
yearly wine crop of California at
$3.50, 900, 600 gallons.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22
CHILDREN.

Br II. W. LoSGFELLow.
Como 10 me, o 70 children
For hear you at your play,
And the questions that psrploIed me
Have vanished quite away.
Ye opeu the eastern windows,
That look towards the sun,
Where thoughts are singing swallows
And the brooks Of morning ran.
In your hearts are the birds and the sunshin o,
In your thoughts the brookllts flow,
But in mine 10 the wind of Autumn
And the first fall Of the snow.
All! what would the world be 10 US
II the children were no more7
We should dread tho desert behind us
Worse than the dark before.
What the leaves are 10 the forest,
With light and air fsr hod,
Ero their sweet and tender Io,s
Haxe hsep b--i-- ~ "S'''
Thnt 10 the world are children;
Through them II feels the glow
or q brighter and SUMMER climate
Than reaches the trunks below.
Come to me, ye children!
And whisper in my ear
What the birds and winds are singing
In your sunny atmosphere.
For what are all our contrivings,
And tho wisdom OF our books,
When compared with your earssses.
And the gladnsss Of your looks7
Yo are better than all the ballads
That ever were sung or said;
For 20 are living poems,
And all the rest are dead
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

THE ladies' Of Paris, not content
with dycing their hair red, now dye
their lopdogs to match tho color OF
their dresses. Green dogs, yellow
dogs and sly-bIuc pups aio all the
rage. Wealthy parties have sets of
lapdogs of all colors. a purple lap
dog would bo on addition TO a fne
landscapcl
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

The story Of tho quarrel between
tie two sons Of The late Duke of New
casle, resulting in the death Of ono
by the hand of his brother is contra
dictcd by the London Noyn'cg Post,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS.
CouRr HousE, CrTY OF SAGINAW,
Tuesday,, March 14th, 1865.

The Board of Supervisors Of Sagi-
nav County met this day in pursuance
of the provisions of an act of the Leg
islature of the State of Michigan,
entitled can Act to provide for tho
improvement of the navigation Of
Saginaw River, and to authorize tho
County of Saginaw TO loan money in
aid thereof approved January 25th,
1865, to canvass the votes given on
the 10th day of March, instant at an
Election held under said act.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22
ESTRAY NOTICE.

CAME INTO MY ENCLOSURE on or about
~ tho first Of last December, one stray COW,
rather n smallsh deep rod COW, about sevon
years old, with one hip broke down. The owner
Is requested to prove property, pay charges and
take her away. Enquire at the old log house
south Of Curtis Emersons, near the old yellow
mill. JONATHAN READSON.
East Saginaw, Feb. 2, 1854 7as6w-rd
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Resoised, That tie sum of ten thousand dol
lars be raised by loan upon tho bonds Of tho
County Of Saginaw for the Volunteer Family
Relief FuDd and that the Chairman and Clerk
Ct this Board be and they are hereby authorized
and directed to issue bonds Of this County, pay
able thrce years after the date thereof with iu-
teiest at n IGte not 10 exceed ten por cent. per
annun, payable semi anraally; said bonds to 10
negotiated by tho County Treasurer st not ex-
eeeding ths rate of interest above mentioned
and to be negotiated by said Treasurer at such
tmos as is necessary for the bcat interest Of the
County.
On motion Of Mr.. Sloan, the action
charging to the Township Of Fremont
tho amounts allowed Seoaey aud An
dro was reconsidered, and on like
motion, was reCcindcd.
Report Of to-day's proceedings read
and approved.
III. JEFFEns, Chairman.
III. b. FEnRIs, CLERK Of the board.
WlIn0us Uay.
II. b. FERRIS, Clerk Of the Board.
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Counr HOUSE, CRY OF SAorxAw, }

Thursday, March 10th, 1865.
Third day Of the session, Board
met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the Chairman.
Roll called and quorum being present
the record Of yesterdays proceedings
was read approved and signed.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

DIR. p. wHIPPLB,
HSSSS,S Dental Surgeon, ofhce, over Dun
1ib cans Drug Store, Jackson's Block,
opposite National Bank on Washington street.
Artificial teeth inserted, from one to an entire
set, on the most approved plan, and IN style
combining in the highest degree usefulness
natural expression, comfort and durability
Teeth extracted without pain If desired. Par
Standardization paid to the preservation Of the
Natural Teeth. Reference given II required.
n259-ly-p.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

The Committee on County Affairs
made report, which was accepted,
and the resolution recommended BY
them adopted. aa follows:
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

A. 8. GAYLORD,
Attorney snd Counsellor at Law, Solicitor
in Chancery, &c. SAGINAW CITY.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

Insurance Agency.
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford, Fire and
Inland. Assets, S2,500,000
Security Fire, N. Y, Assets, $4,000
Home Ins. Co. of New Haven,
Conn. Assets, 100000
Conn. Mutual Life Ins. Co. As'ts 6, ,O0O,0 900
JOHN j. WHEELER, Agent
For above Companies, Exchange Block, East
Saginaw, Michigan. 20oy
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-03-22

CouRr HoUsE, CRY OF SAGINAW, !
SATURDAY, March 18th, 1865. )
FIrTu DAY OF THE SESSION.
Board met pursuantto adjournment,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-09-28
INSURANCE.
Franklin Insurance Company
OF WHEELING.
DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS:
T. Il. Logan, T. p Shallcross, Geo. K. Wheat,
Geo. Mendel, John Zeckler Samuel McClei
Ian. G.. W. Franzheim, Jas. N. Vance, Alex.
Laughlin.
THIS COMPANY HAVING BEEN
u duly organized are prepared to take r'-ks
at fair rates on buildings of all XII" DIS, merchan
disc, manufacturing establishments furniture
steamboats, and cargoes on the western rivers
and lakes, also ON the lives of persons for term
of wears. This Company offers superior induce;
ments to farmers, whereby they can be insured
for three years at reduced rates. This being a
home institution, composed of some ninety four
stockholders, most of whom are among our best
business men, recommends itself to the favora'
BILE consideration of the insuring public, and So
hcits their patronage.
Applications for insurance will be promptly
attended to by the Secretary.
Office No / Mcclure House, being the same
formerly occupied by Adams Express Co.
n, G. ARTHUR, Secretary
SAML MCCLELLAN, President.
GEO. MENDEL, Vice President.
N. G. ARTHUR, Agent for paying pensions,
Office, No. / MLure House, being the same
formerly occupied by Adams Express Co
sep6-4m
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Holm HARGRGAVES.

hE Al e. Ii III ssssSSA NrNED
~ PAINTS, GLASS, SASH, taG PUTTY
Gilt and Rosewood Pc:nrr Frames, .tmd Vcui.
tian Blind Manufacturer, No. - Main Street,
Wheeling, W. Va. sep2d
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2. E. ZINN,

ERUHTEsER 81 CONFECTGGS-
IL Err Bridge Corner, Wheeling, W Va,
wholesale and retail dealer in Foreign Fruits,
Nuts and Cigars and manufacturer OF Refined
Candy.
Wedding and other parties FURNISHED! OF short
notice and accommodating term. s,p.
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DRUGGISTS GOODS.
LAUGHI.IN'&
OLD HON E BIT Il ERS,

LAUGHLIN'S
OLD HOME BIT ERS,
PRIDE OF VIRGINIA.
To Cure Dyspepsia
To Cure dyspepsia
To Cure Dyspepsia
To Cure Dyspepsia
Use the Old Home Bttcis.
Use the Old Home Btters
Use the Old Home !iitrr,
Use the Old Home BittcIs
For Heartburn and FlIinirH-
For Heartburn and Fldtuicnr
For Heartburn and ElHtnlrn','
For Heartburn and FlatuleL.r
Use the Old Home Filters.
Use the Old Home Eiicr+
Use the Old Home bitt,ls
Use the Old Home BiI-'.
Loss of Appetit"
Loss of Appetite
Loss of Appetite
Loss of Appetite
Restored by Old Home BitIcis.
Restored by Old Home Eittrrs
Restoredby Old Home Bitters
Restored by Old Home Bittcrs.
The Weak made Strong!
The Sick made Wcll!!
The Old made Young!l
The Depressed are Frightened !!
The pale cheek CLOVIS with Health
BY using Old Home Bitters.
By using Old Home Bitters.
By using Old Home Bitters
BY using Old Home Bitters.
1t always gives satisfaction.
IT does what we claim
1t sells rapidly.
1t Is the only cure for Dyspeps.a
It Is good Tonic Tor Fevers.
1t Is good Appetizer.
It is good for acidity Of Stomach
1t is healthy stimulapt.
1t Is chemically compo anded.
It Is an elegant Preparation.
Sold by Merchants and Druggists generally
Manufactured only by
LAUGHLINS e. BUSHFIELD,
JUGS Wheeling, W. Va.
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COMPREHENSIVE.
GEO. W. SMITH JOHN TErcE. JOHN GIRso,
COMPREHENSIVE.

HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATE
4 WITH ME- JOHN TEICE and JOHN GLE.
son, in my Brewery, Mailing and Hop business,
Inc business will be hereafter conducted IN.
der the title and style Of Geo. W. Smith & Co.
MY new partners have been many years in my
employment, and have a thorough knowledge Of
orally. GEO. w SMITH
WHEELING, Jan. B. 1895 ian
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MARRIAGE.

Reflect that sound mind and body aru thens<
necessary requisites to promote comm "i,i ssy,s
uess. Indeed without these The journey tIrotA
life becomes weary pilgrimage, the pr0,Ba
hourly aIkens 10 the view the mind bcCocf
Swallowed with despair and flied with the nd
ancholy reflection that the happiness of anolbs
becomes blighted with our own
MISE ASKS DE IAipRITDENTI
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CHARLES SIEBKE,

ItUCCESS TO Es. FtGs2isEL,
O'FANCY DYER AND SCUuRER, south
Street, near the b. & o. H. II. Depot, Wheeling,
w. Va. All kinds of Shawls, Ribbons, and eve
~ description of Silks and Wooden Goods, exc
Cuted on short notice and on reasonable terms.
This is the first and best Steam Dying Estab
Iishmaut in the Western States SUU2D
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SWAMI HOUSE,

DAEszSEEsSss sRSs. VA, CHANG
/ ED HANDS. On Thursday, October sth,
1868, j. W. Dent late -, the Richmond House,
took possession of I'll. Swami House for
term Of years. He hnrr.,, hy strict attention to
business, to merit continuance of the very lib
eral patronage conferred upon him when rropri-
et0r of the Richmond
Every department IS iu tbs charge of the
most efficient assistants j. WIN. DENT
SEMI
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j. Sc G.. BAYHA,

DRE.sn, GRAaE&ER and GAKE
ID BAKERY, Market Street, opposite the
Washington Hall, few doors above Monroe
Street, keep constantly GU hand Il full assort-
ment of the above articles
Their wagon runs constantly TO all parts
oil the city with Bread, Crackers. Rusi;s. Cakes
etc sep20
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JOSEPH TOLIVAR,

IL CAPS No. 5 Washington Hall, Wheeling,
Va. Keeps constantly on hand fan and
complete assortment OF everything in his line,
which will be sold of ut the lowest market rates.
sepLb
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By Telegraph
NEW YORK. Sept g.
FLOUR-State and Western heavy and So
lower for common; and very firm for good grades;
81 8506 for extra State % 650e90 for common
to good shipping brands extra r. a. o.; " l50
u 10 for trade brands market closing heavy Tor
common grades.
WHISKY-Steady for western. at$s 29}02 80;
WHEAT-Hsavy, and l0sc lower for Ch !ss
90 Spring; shade frmer for Winter 81 $50
f65 FOR Chicago Spring; u cool 65 for Nilwau.
kie Club; 81 61016 SO for amber Milwaukee; u W
Tor inferior red western.
RYE-Quiet at about 81 for western.
SUGARLQuiet and steady; Cuba Muscovado
l3f1l2c; Havana 1901.
MOLASSES1Quiet.
PETROLEUM-F irmer at 3s}039 for crude;
sI062lc for refined In bond; 790s2c do free.
WOOL-Dull.
PORK-Firmer at s340345O for new mess,
closing ut $34 50 cash; t3l03l 50 for 1864 do;
t21 5Oo2s IS for prime; $50 $3.50 so for prime
mess.
BEEF HAMS-Dull-
CUT MEATS-Firm at l5i016}c; shoulders
l9D22s
BACON-Dull.
LARD-Dull and heavy at I703lc.
BUTTER-Active and firm at 25043c for
Ohio; 40052c for State.
CHEESE Steady at l2a16ic.
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YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by certain re
tice INDUCED ia when alone, habit lrcQutus
learned from evil companions, or AZ school =
effects of which are nightly felt, even va
asleep, aud ii not cured renders marriage iMpa
siblo and destroys both mind and body, sASai'
apply Immediately. II
What pity that a young man, the hopod3
country, the darling oi his parents, shosll |,
snatched from all prospects and onjoymehts
life 10y the consequence Of deviatiDg fron 4.
path of nature aud indulgilg in y certain SOD
habit Such persons must, before Cohtenys
| ting
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JACOB GROSSCLOS.

Successor to Frobc 4 Grossclusl
NJANUFACTss sEx1E GEGsisES,
Nl CARRIAGES, RUt'kAWAYS AZ, &c.,
No. 70 Market Street, b, cps constantly oir hand
and manufactures to order all kinds of work III
his line of business. Particular attention give
to repairing.
IL Second hand Carriages and Euggi's tor
sale. - .n
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HaRIOrs LEES.

New YORK, June %.
The Lynchburg Republican says broth
er of the rebsl guerrilla Leader, Moseby
recently appeared st the Provost Marshaps
Office in Lynehburg. and inquired if tho
partisan chief would be psrOied if no
surrendered himself, to which the Provost
Marshal gave an affirmative answer, and
in few days afterwards, hoseby made
his appearance but in the meantime orders
had been received from RichmOnd not TO
psrola him, and as he hsd come in under
the promise Of safe guard, the Provost
Marshal felt bound in honor not 10 tsk6
advantage of his position, but ordered him
TO leave Lynehburg Immediately, which
the soldiers were direeJad 10 see that he did
without mOlestation.
1he Times Washington special says the
President today pardOned Joshua Hill,
ex-member Of Congress from Georgia, f.
l. Smith, of vs., and G.. j. Hysms, of
Mich, one of the witnesses in the assassin
alton case, who, it will be reeollected, tes-
titled thst upOn agreement with DR.. Black
burn, in Csnsds, he brought to this city
and sold here, last August, several cases Of
shirts which had baen infected with
yellow fever and small pox, for which
disbolieal work; he was TO be paid $780,
900 by the rebel agents in Canada.
Adelegation Of Virginisns, representing
the radical sentiment waited upon tho
President to-day and uttered their COM
plants against Governor PieTpont; they
complain that he has not backbone enough.
Sanford OOnver, the important govern
ment witness, who has just returned here
from Cansds will again be put upon the
stand tomorrow, and will then explain the
cause Of his detention in Canads, and the
manner in which the rebels there forced
him to sign false afiiayils, with loaded
pistOl st his head.
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TOFFICIAL.l
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. Jnna %. $40 p. NJ.

WASHINGTON, June %, $40 P. N. J
Msjor-Genersl John A. Dix:
The Navy Department has just received
official dispatches from Admiral Thatcher,
dated at Galveston, June sGh, reporting
that on the 1st of this month General
Brown, commanding the United States
forces, occupied and garrisOned Browns
vile. On the ID of June the rebel Gen.
erals Kirby Smith and MsgIuder met in
the harbor of Galveston General A. j.
Smith, representing General Candy, and
General Kirby Smith then and there
signed the terms of surrender previously
agreed upon at New Orleans on the 9Th of
June.
Full and formal possession OF Galveston
was delivered to the United States forces
and the flag of the Union raised on the
sth of June. Admiral Thatcher went
Ashore snd was cordially received by the
rebel naval and military authorities, who
requested part of the United States naysl
authorities to remain there for the protsc-
ton. Galveston is before this time, strong.
ly garrisoned by United States forces sent
forward by General Candy. General
Sheridan is also probably there in position
The Presidents Proclamation raising III,
blockade, will be Immediately issued.
[SignedJ E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of Wsr.