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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

The "AMEBIcAN FREE TRADE LEAGUE"
We learn from notice in the New
York papers that there las been formed
IL that city an association with the above
tile. Appending to the notice are the
names Of WM. CULLEN Bryant, president;
DAVID DvDLhY FIELD, LUCIUs ROBINSON,
,sAAC II. BAILEY, ALFRED PEEL, vice
presidents; with those OF other officers.
The views and objects Of the association
are ,lus eet forth
Tie league holds that men should have
the right 10 exercise lhcil industry, TO
dispose of it. f.u,ls in any ma ket which
to ia III shall seem best, ard with the
proceeds to buy whatever and wherever
they please.
1t protests against the paternal in
reference of government with private
pursuits. being convinced that the less
government is felt and seen the better for
all coErerDe1.
II believes that protection" to The
producer is robbery q The consumer. With
the added hypocrisy Of pretending to look
after the latter interest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
A Mys,ery about Preston King,

Ne" York, Nov. 27.
The Commercials Washington special
contains lhe following: A well known
contributor to the press, is not the only
New Yorker who believes that the coIlec-
tor Of your port suli lives, and that a
method in his madness enabled him sue
cessFuly 10 deceive his friends and the
publio. A ad., whose husband occupies
high political rank, has written most
Ingenious paper on the su'j-ct, and for
warded here, under njuncsions of the
strlc.est secrecy. as she endeavors 10 rroVs
that Mr King, if u;,inolested in rAliGet
he provided for himself, vIlt IN . few
weeks, recover his reason.
Improbable as this may fenc1 q. fist
sight, ihe theory is supported Uy some
uuri )us Iac's not generally known.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
The Grinder Poisoning Case.

Pittsburgh, Nov 26.
Mrs. Martha Grinder, the notorious
poisoner, who WAS recently convicted Of
tbe murder of Mrs. Mary ta4oltns Gtaulh-
ers. brought before the Court of Oyer
and Telnliner On Saturday morning for
sentence. She was pale aud sickly looks
ing, and 80 weak as to require tie assis,
,ance Of The sheriff. When asked by
Judge Sterrett If she had any thing to say
before the sentence Of the law was passed
upon her, she replied that she had not
except ,ha. she wa. Innocent Size
spoke in the Highest terms Of tie wo-
man whom she ..ad so cruelty and fiert-
ishly tortured and murdered, protested
great regard for her, ana asserted that sh,,
loved her as she loved ,ier own life
She accused the husband Of her victim
DIR, Caruthers) Of having caused all her
troubles, aud deciar ed that ,ehe could only
get justice at the bar Of God She was
unable 10 stand up for sentence, and was
permitted 10 remaiu seated. Judge
~teerett ;:iiressee her in regard 10 tbs
offence, the cIeaIness OF the evidence un
der which she was convicted, counsetied
her to seek forg,vs ess, aud thea }assed
upon her is d. cad sehtence ul the aw,
tha; she be HANGED by he neck unit sta
bo dead. There ;,re TWO other indictments
pendipg agaiLsr tbs uodetu Borgia Tor
murder By poison, one for killing u SCI
want ciri Miss Blchaaan aud tie Other
for pois"ning her own bro;her-jn lay,
Samuel Grin,ier Poison was iound il
he reHains Of bolh these persons, and
here are several other alleged victims III
ibis vicinity, whose graves have not yei
been diatuIhal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

WHAT IT SIGNIFILs.-We notice that
scme of the ladies OF the village are wear
ing narrow ribbons lied loosely round the
neck, with the long ends flying. Few of
the unnitiated know The sigpti .ance OF
the same, ard for their benefit an exchange
gives the following:
8 When they wear the ends hanging
IN front It means that E" The lady is mar
rie'i;" down the back. that "she has a
fei er coming to see her, but isn't engaged"
over the left shoulder it means. "f4Iefs
come foi'ow me" If she does not " ear
any it means that she 9 "engaged and
don't wish to have anything to do with
aut other teller" Blue ribbon signifies
desire TO BE- loved, while red means little
more sly le il not so much happiness"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01


MExIco.-The Courier deS E'tqt Unis-
TreLch organ in New York-has Wash
ington dispatch about our affairs with
France, and the appointment of General
LOGAN Minister to Mexico. 1t seems to
think that our Minister BrGELow at Paris
is cottoning' with the opposition to
LOUIS NAPoLEos in France, aud that the
withdrawal of the French troops from
Mexico is to be urged by them.
The news from the Rio Grande tells us
that the Liberals are again closely besieg
:ng Hatamorss. Matters are growing in
teresting down !here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

TE Judge Mills, IN trespas. case in
R1chIand county, he'd that if cattle break
into an enclosure, and are dis,raineG by
the owners thereof for the damage, they
mus. be kept on the same farm CT which
the enclosure formed part; and they
mus: be taken before they escape from the
enclosure invaded into the highway. They
cannot be taken and driven back.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

A HARD HIT The Chiffon Times
gives Manirowoc the following Eek. The
editor Of that paper must be on the look
cut when he next visit us:
"The markets Of Neenah, Menasha and
Appleton are ahead of al markets TO
which The people OF this county can send
their produce. Perhaps, however. the
cil1zens OF the points above mentioned,
may take the same course that the citizeus
Of Nanitowoc did years ago. They neg
,ected to buiId road 10 secure the vajua-
bic trade Of Calumet Co aud built instead
portion Of road to Mena>ha, and eX-
pendei the balance Of their village funds
IN grading Its Streets
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
The Fenlans putting or airs.

A late teisgraphc despatch iiom New
York says:
The Fenian flag was raised yesterday
over ,he Fenian Headquarters Union
Square, in honor Of lbe evacuation Of ,bs
city by the British in the year 1883 The
flag slStf is HE highest in he city. The
Fenian Headquarters is now under fu'l
beadway, and business is being 'ransactetf
with all the regularity of AZ organized
government. t. The tutcaus Of tie Secre,
re:ary of War. Secretaries 5f tie Treasury
and Navy, and other departments, are
properly organized and al w".k The
building is one of the hahdsone.t in the
city. It's interior arrangements, furniture;
carpetipg, desks. DC, are Of an elegan.
description. The edfice is leased at
$1,000 per month.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

FIREasrs' DA>cE.-1he members of
Hook and Laader Company p1oro,e to
entertain .hec frirnas on Saturday eye
ming at htingAolz Hal Good music
vii te on hand, ard q Gne dance and
happy time mag be expected. That Com
pany is on essential part of our Fire De-
psrtmeut, and their coming Ball should
be well attended
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
A Probable CHANGE IN THE ADVERT

PROBABLE CHANGE IN THE ADyEkTI-
SER OFFICE + }. Ills, Esq late of the
Sheboygan Journal is negotiating for an
interest in this Office. Mr. Mills is All
able editor and is besides practical
printer, and if the arrangement is Effected
We ,xpect that it will be beneficial 10 all
concerned. = Ozauhee 44dpertiser.
1t is high time there was some kind OF
a change in that concern. 1t has been a
disgrace to the craft and to the village ii
purported to be printed in.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

SouTH SIDE ScnooL-We observe tha:
:he officers of the Public School on the
South side O. he river have been encos
ing the ground. with fue, substantial
fence. 1t was a very necessary improve
ment, aud vii! be Of advantage 10 all con
cerued.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

To KEEP BABIES QUIET An exchanr

To KEEP BABIES QUIET, An exchange
gives the following neodus opcrandi:
AS soon as the squaIer awskes set il
Ep, propped BY pillow, If it cannot ST.
alone. Smear It's fingers thick with
moIasses; then put half dozen feathers
into It's hand, and it will sit and pick the
feathers from one band to the other until
it drops asleep; as soon as it awakes
again apply more feathers. and in The
place Of innumerable sleepless nights
there viii be silence and enjoyment un
speakabe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

CoHGREss. -Thia oodv meets next
Monday. But two or three Of the repre-
sentatives from the States recently in
rebellion, have arrived. 1t is understood
that none Of them will attempt,o 10 interfere
with the organization of the House. they
will az it the action Of the dominant party
In the House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

a CHANGE Mr. = a. HoPsiNsoE,
well aud favotaoly known by steambos,
travellers. has taken charge If the saloon
and billiard tab r the basement Of tie
National Hotel Those who know HoP"
will need no urging 10 gre hin a caIl.
He is courteous, liberal and genfIemarly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

@ We are very much obliged to the
families oil Messrs SULLIVAN aud DooLAN,
of Kossurh, and WALSH, Of Two Rivers,
for valuable remembrances TO the printer.
May they always have plenty Of the
worlds good things.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

10 'hese twenty tour SAFES, Iowa, New
Jersey, California and Colorado, will soon
be added, making twenty-eight in all.
Twentv-seyen are sufficient to secure the
adoption Of the amendment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

Es- The Kewaunee Enterpris. says
seven year old daughter Of Mrs. STEBBINs,
of Ahnepee, left at home by her mother,
while trying to stir some rice which was
cooking, caught her clothes on FIRE from
the stove, and was go much burned before
assistance could reach her, that She only
lived few / yrs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

COUNTY BOARD. The County Board Of
Supervisors adjourned on Saturday, to
meet again on Monday, the ll,h OF nexl
month
They have sres!y examined the books
and accounts Of The County Treasurer.
A'. fLfscH, and found his matters III
good shape A, Of the members agree
IN awarding hlm great credit for he ad
mrshIe manner in which they found tai,
affairs No Que "ho krows Mr. BL sen
would lhiLk Otherwise
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

NHwAUKEE. -Dming 4 recent visit to
Milwaukee, we had occasion to call into a
few of the leading business houses in tha:
city
The boot and shoe store OF Bradley &
NErcALF $50 East Water street. is prob
ably the largest establishment Of the kind
west Of New York, aud not only supplies
nearly he whole State of Wisconsin, bu'
portions OF Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and
Minnesota. They manufacture hundred,
Of thousands dolars worth Of boots and
shoes, and their reputation as business
men is such that the demand for their
goods is equal TO the supply. Mr.. J T. &.
DENITr is their leading wholesale sales
an, and it is partly owing to his stfabIe
and geu,emsnly way oftrea,ing customers
that tie store has earned its enviable
position. Mr. DEWITT i. highly praised
by all the customers Of BRADLEY & Met
CALF, and we advise dealers when they
20 to Milwaukee for boots and shoes to
call at $50 East Water street, and enquire
for DEWlrr. lie Is jlst the msn they
want to see.
We invite attention to the advertise
uents If LhDyAKD & Co., No. $50, and to
ihat Of j ". LEDYARD, No go East
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
T II + p I LOT
TOWN AND COUNTRY

E We are indeb ed to Mr.. UERsCHEL
SAALLEY, now in New Orleans, Tor papers
printed IN that city,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

CHhIa. kADaE's STORE. The adyer
,isemen, Of oui nrrghbor CHnls. kADKE-
every body knows CHFIs looms up large
in our advertising columns this week.
From small aeginn ng two or three cara
ago, Mr.. K,pKH has got to te Que ot our
ira'i!ug onslress men. IIeis doiog large
trade, which will be no" increased, on &C
count Of his heavy stool, Of all kinds Of
goods for the winter trade. aud particular
" for the holidays.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AuENE3ENT.-
The following States have ratified the
Constitutional amendment: aboLishing sla-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

STURGEON BAY CANAL-An effort will
ace'o 10 made during the approaching
'e>sios. u Congress, to obtain the passage
Iot an act granting public lands to The
state 81 Wisconsin for the construction of
a ship canal across the portage between
Lake Michigan and Sturgeon Bay The
length of the proposed canal is ory about
one and half miles while it would shor
ten the distance between Green Bay aud
Manitowoc by water about 100 miles
Our Representatives in Congress should
look to it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

Nor FOUND Tho search for the re
mains Of Collector king has thus far
proved sadly unavailiDg. The reward
ff-red By the custom house has stimulated
'he efforts OF score Of people; and the
het Of the Norh river has been dragged
and scratched for a half mile around the
spot where the juvenile witnesses of the
suicide saw the un'Ottuna;e man disap,
pear. Nothing, however remotely asso-
ciated with the persov Of the deceased,
has been discovered The chanches are
that nothing will be discovered until the
resurrection OF the dead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

People behind the times should de fed
on ketch'4.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
Headquarters Fenian Brotherhood, }
New York, Nov II. 1865.

The Undersigned, representing tho or
ganizstion assailed by the editor of the
Times, begs leave to place the foregoing
correspondence in the hands of the public
His oaIy comment on i, is, that person
who will neither undo foul libel nor
place himself in a position to be chastised
for il, is not possessed OF the courage of a
man or the Instincts of gentleman.
JoHN O'MAHoNY,
President OF the Fenian brotherhood.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

E youngster Of fourteen aud his
sweetheart" two years younger recent
: e'oIei from Wali;nsfvrd, CUnnecticu..
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01
The Fenians and the New York Times

Early last week the New York Times
contained an article on the F4n:ans, u
which it was roundIy stated that the lead
ers Of the Fenian Brotherhood were
s"lnd'ers and nothing else. The remarks
were personal. The issue was a cores
poldence on re'raction between the sg-
grieved party and the editor Of The Times
The latter would not retract The cor>
respondence closed with tie following
pointed letter:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-12-01

President OF the Fenian brotherhood.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
THIRTEENTH voLuME---NUMBER es7.

give an order to have the Church fred after the
other buildings we're burned and then leave town.
The ladies implored him not to devote them to
destruction, but volunteered themselves to remove
the powder. At length he gave his men permis-
sion to throw the powder in the public well, but
the guns and shells were left Several negro
families were told to leave the shells might in-
jure them. We were advised to remain as no
damage would be done. At II p. III, the explo.
sion commenced-the shells bursting around us
continually pnti morning Daylight found our
streets free from the tread of the invader aud
forces returning
And now my friend, if you would follow our
fortunes further, come to Our pleasant little home
in Lenoir, where after our vexrtuus wanderings
we are gathered together around one hearthstone,
where there turks no dark shadow Of despNism to
ruin the loving beauty of coptentment.. Come and
you will believe that happiness can exist where
freedom lives, even though "the cup be earthen
and the vahds those that god would scorn."
A. L. p.
Ivy Mount LeDoir N c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
NORTHERN ITEMS.

An arrival from Pernambuco reports that the
Confederate steamer Shenandoah had destroyed
several American merchantmen along tho coast Of
Brazil, in consequence Of which, vessels bound 20
the United States werc obtaining British registers.
Gen. Mcclellan sailed for Europe on the 26th
ultmo.
The American Hotel at Buffalo, and other build
ings, we're destroyed BY Ere on the 26th ult. Loss
81 100000.
The steamship Atlantic, from Mobile bay, with
600 bales cotton from the Confederate govern
nent, arrived at New York on the 9th.
General Dix has suppressed the Confederate
personals 10 The New York Daily News.
a Washington telegram says the whole subject
of the exchange Of prisoners is now in the hanns
Of Gen Grant, and there is 70 believe full
exchange will sooD be effected.
FOREIGN Possession The Philadelphia In
quirer OF the 2lsf learns that advices from Nassau,
y. T., state thai the Confederates there have Pur-
chased Andros Island, about so miles west OF New
Providence, aud about to establish there an
arsenal aud naval depot, and also open Couris OF
Admiralty for the sale and adjudication OF prizes
captured by their sea rovers The Confederates
paid, or to pay, ,cight millions OF dollars 10 cot
ton for the Island. Their principal port will be
Ascension, situated on fine harbor on The eastern
side of Andres Island, directly opposite Nassau.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
BY THE PRESIDENT
appointing day Of Fasting, Humiliation ana
Iroyer, uith Thanksgiving.


The Congress of the Confederate States have,
by joint resolution, invited NE TO appoint day
of public fasting humiliation and prayer, with
thank ksgiving to Almighty God
1t is our solemn duty, at all times, and more es-
pecially in a of public trial and adversely,
to acknowledge dependence on His mercy, and
to bow in humble submission before His footstoo,
confessing our manifold sins, su2phcating His gra
cious pardou imploripg His Divine help, and de-.
voutly rendering thanks for the many and great
blessings which He has vouchsafed to us.
Let the hearts of our people turn contritely and
trustfuy unto God; let recognize in His chat.
enipg hand the correction of Father, and sub
missivey pray that the trials and suffering which
have so long borne heavily upon may be turned
away by His merciful love; that His sustaining
grace be given to our people, and His divine wis.,
dom impaired to our rulers; that the Lord Of Hosts
will be with our armies, aud fight for Us against
our enemies; and that lie will graciousy take our
cause into His own hand and mercilully establish
for US lasting, just aud honorable peace and in
dependence.
And let us not forget to render unto Ills holy
name the thanks aud praise which so justly
due for His great goodness, and Cor the many mer-
cies which He has extended to amid the trials
and sufferings of protracted and bloody war.
Now, therefore, I, Jefferson Davis, President of
the Confederate States of America, do issue this
my proclamation, appointing FRIDAY, the 10th
day of March next, a day Of public fasting, hu-
initiation and prayer, with thanksgiving,) for Sin
vokiug the favor and guidance of Almighty Cod"
and do earnestly invite all soldiers aud citizens
to observe the same in spirit of reverence, pen-
tence and prayer
Given under my hand and the seal Of the Con-
federate States, at Richmond this twenty fifth day
of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-fve.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07

January 28-The Senate to-day again passed
the bill authorizing the transmission of news
papers to soldiers free of postage, notwithstanding
the Presidents objection-yeas l3, nays +.
Gov. Graham was elected President pro tenn of
the Senate during the absence of the Vice Presi-
dent.
In the House. the Senate bill for the employ
mcnt of slaves and free negroes to work on furti-
cations, was amended and passed.
January 3O-In the House, to-day, Mr. Deiar.
nette of Va, submitted the following, which he
supported in an elaborate speech:
Whereas, All nations have ever witnessed with
alarm the establishment of formidable power in
their vicinity, and
Whereas, The people of the Confederate States,
as we'll as the United States have ever cherished
the resolution that any further acquisition iu
North America by any foreign power would be
inconsistent with their prosperity and develop
ment, and
Whereas, The invasion of Mexico by France
has resulted in the alleged establishment Of gov
ernment founded on the consent Of the governed,
nevertheless have to believe that ulteror
designs entertained against California and other
Pacific States, which We do not regard as parties
to the war now waged against US, they have
neither furnished men money. for its prosecu-
tons, therefore the Congress of the Confederate
States do
heSol'e, InaC lDe ClUe may not De distant Wlien
we will be prepared to unite on basis Of the 10.
dependence of the Confederate States, with those
most interested in the principles of the Monroe
doctrine, aud to the carrying out Of those prnci-
pies on the North American continent. Referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
I'VE suppose these resolutions are intended as
sort of feeker for the yankees
Jan 3l.-In the House. after debate, the Sen
ate bill authorizing the transmission of newspapers
to soldiers free Of postage again passed, not
wirhstanding the Presidents objcctons-yeas 63,
nays l3.
The Senate agreed TO a reference Of the coDsoli-
daton bill to a committee of conference
The House bill for the sequestration Of the prop
erty of persons liable to military service who have
departed, or shall depart, from the Confederate
States without permission, passed-yeas IL,
nays 7,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07

The mother of the Italian Princess Anna, whose
fortunes were about to be united with those of the
Oldest son and heir Victor Emanuel, was Miss
Frazier, OF Charleston, s. O., whom the Prince
Lucian Murat married during his long exile in
America; so that the future Queen of the new
Italian nation will be half South Carolinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
REHOBOTH FURNACE,
Fn R5aSf.

miles north Of Iron Station Lincoln co, NC.
The proprietors prepared to do Casting of all
kinds Address,
sHIPP & RE!NHARDT,
Dec s. 1864 # Iron P. O., N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
Notice.

All persons leaving Charlotte by Railroad re-
quired to obtain Passports ut the Provost Marshals
Office. By order, Lisst. G. W. GRAGSON,
Oct II, 1864 Provost Marshal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
Vim. F. Davidson, &,

ATTORNEY AT LAW CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
Will resume the practice Of Law in the Courts OF
Meckenbug county and will attend to the collection
of claims &C.
January g. 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07

We learn from the Charleston Courier, that tho
Rev. John s. Harris, who died at GutbhesyiIle,
South Carolina, bequeaihed his library, which was
of considerable extent and value, except such vol
umes his widow may select aad retain, to David.
son College, N. c., Of which Institution be was
graduate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
TAX.EN-KEND NOTICE.

We will attend at the following places for the pur
of taking the Returns of the Second Glass Crop
which consists of Corn, Buckwheat, Rice, Irish Pota
toes Cured Fodder Sugar, Molasses Peas and Beans,
nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-07
NOTICE.

positively forbid all persons from hunting on my
land can longer bear the depredations that have
been committed my premises,
A. A. ALEXANDER.
January 9, 1865. 1m-pd