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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-03-22

Col. JOIN A. BLAIR, Resident En-
gineer. in charge Of the National Road. pub
fishes in our advertising columns something
Of Importance to residents along the line of
the National Road.
We hope COL. Blair will promptly enforce
these sections Of the law. 1t is outrageous
the amount Of ashes, particularly, that are
thrown upon the road through this town,
and the matter demands, attention at the
'hands'of the Engineer of the road. We arc
glad to learn that Col. Blair is determined
to enforce the law and stop this filthy, oul-
pabls practice. So, Bridgeporters and St.
Clsirsvilliausi be warned in time .-iY
e = PEAsE TOWNSHIP UNION TICKET The
Unionists of Peass Township have Put the
following ticket in nomination for the Spring
election:
Jusiices ofthe Race-Israel Phillips,
or- -, rro John Crooks,
James H. Drennen.
.fr1sees4-J Joseph McConuaughy,
Jonas Romick,
sfsJames II. Drennen.
Treasuyer--W. I'll. Tallman. F.
Clerks. r. Dean. ag
Assessor-Joseph Frazier.
Constailes William Gill,
Joseph Frazier.
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NOTICE.

THIS is TO NOTIFY the pub ic taat enc D. Ds-
Il vtlsoi wao r'pre,euiei himself as the agent of
Ncerso" l.. Vanseycrn's fer the sale OF Psrnt Sor-
g1um Eyaporator did obtain from me- on the 18Th day
oil January, >65 twJ OF hanh-one ca ling for
th'ee hundred dollars. the other call ling for hum
dred and hieer dollars. Said notes were frnudulenty
obla ned hereby notify the public not TO pvrchase
or negotiate said notes
WILLIAM G. HAMILTON.
March I, 1885. .3ws
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WE learn that oil was struck few days
ago on the Armstrong farm, on Captina.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-03-22
Legal Notice,

r T. GRAof-whose place of residence is un-
ILs known-wili take notice that J. II. Sullivan
WIN. q. Barnard aud r. Cowen. of B-lmon, County
Ohio hied their petition In the Court Common Plea.
WITHIN and Tor said County aud STATE against him. said
H. Gra1y, defendant, setting forth that they the
OWNERS OF certain claim against him for the purchase
money of Loi of Block IL OF Beaire City, Of said
Couny-aInonlItng TO the sum Of S2r9 i6 At the time
of hling OF said peion that said petition fled pra
udemeni against him, said u r. Grady for the sum
ol S2'9 10, with interest from time of fling o same
also or an order of attachment him, said Grady
aud order OF sale for said Lot OF block II of said
B~luire City. J. II. SULLIVAN ct al Prfs
}. u. SMITH, Auy.
March l, ls65. .-6w
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MI a r r re d.

AN ANDREWS-FUtTON-On the 18Th inst, by I,aac
Margaret A. Fulton. all of B, Imont County
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-03-22

FURS WANTED 7
ID ACCooNs, FOX OPPoSSUMS. MINKs, MUSK
N RATS, and Furs caught in good season. The
dess f'''' E. t. BURLINGTON.
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Financial Statement.

bOll " NHOtl -
AMOUNT or NOTES AND OBLIGATIONS ~
TREASURY
WIN Darr1h, note. with interest from Mafch.
1901; .prncipal ".... e2i %
Danl Peck not. dated ID C ~ H. I-67, with
tier st a per ct, payable .sni-s ~asliy. i,i7s n
npon which il or DIT July ia 1893. oi '.' 40 20
Dnhl Peck. receipt for nyte dH ID L. ilga
winch was placed ~ his hands for cole IN 2ss 90
X. 4 CLARK. A, dior.
AMOS CLOVER Treasurer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-03-22

FLUSHING TOWNSHIP UNIos TICKET -
The Unionists Of Flushing Township have
put the following ticket in nomination for
the Spring election:
Justices Of the Peace e-Dsvid Dsselms,
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RichIand Detectives,
Take Notice!

VOu ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED 10 meet in ST
Il CLAIRSvILI.E, O.. on MONDAY. April. 2p,
lssf for the purpose OF eec,ing officers for the ensuing
year d. q. NEISWANGER, Sec'y.
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Pittsburgh Cattle Market.

MARCH IL.
CATTLE. The market during the week
was exceedingly dull. The sales of cattle
were among the lightest we have reported
for some time. Purchasers appear to have
absented themselves. They we're not on
band. Prices were shade below those of
last week. The Marke 8 both East aud est
were dull. Buyers decline taking hold at
the present prices. They say there is no
money il, sight at the present prices. The
sales only reached 1885 head. The lowest
rates we're IS IS p cwt. The highest was
$6 60. The exports East were light, viz.
To Baltimore, y head Philadelphia. 242:
New York, 506 Total, only 800 head.
HOGS, The market was inactive, sss;m;.
!ating with cattle. The packing season be.
ing over, sales were confined to small lots 10
meet the wants of the home market. The
entire weeks sales reach l, 949 head. The low.
est prices were SO IL Pcwt.; the highest BIO
70 The principal transactions were between
these prices. The eastern exports were
10 New York, 3,399 Philadelphia, 1000;
head. '. -,
SHEEP. Prices ruled low; in fact, the
market was dull with more sellers than buy
ssrs. The principal portion Of the recepts
forwarded East in hunt of a market. The
sales OF the week only reached 3,I4O head.
The highest price paid was Sc so p cwt.
the lowest 81 SO. The Eastern exports
reach 5,l73 head. :,
Baltimore Cattle Market.
.@ MARCH Is.
CATTLE. Receipts of beef cattle at the
State Live Stock Scales since last Thursday
show, slight Improvement on the previous
week offerings, footing up 9l9 head against
Sll head, and were all disposed of, except.
ing 80 head, mostly to Baltimore butchers
washington butchers took 22S head. In
anticipation of a short supply, and with an
active inquiry, prices up to the close of mar
ket on Wednesday showed an improvement
of tc p 10, but this advance was lost to day.
some $50 head Of cattle having come forward
that were not looked for. A lot of 10 fine
beeyes from Ohio were sold by Kirk and
Waller at 80 SO y 100 lbs gross, and 2 head
Of very fine at $40 90. The receipts from
Southwestern Virginia were only fair stock
cattle. The range of rates may be given as
foll
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THINNING

I r You want repairing of any kind in the Thinning
LINE done promniy nrd reasonably. call on
Juin25 HUGH HARRIS
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BAss,srs s,,s POTASH for az X 4. w.s . 90.
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NNANTED.-Fivs hundred pounds Dried Apples
w and 1000 hsAd OF Cabbage, at
wholesale and Retail q tsSsry Store, Bridgeport
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/ HAVE TAKEN our LICENSE As \ GOVERN.
a bhNMtNf CLAIM AGES &. and nrrpaied
70 ptosren,s claims against the Government aud collect
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-03-22

Trustees .-Kersey Kirk.
A Alfred Bethel.
John Moore. Jr.
7reasurer--J. 7. Judkins.
Clerk j. j.. Chandler.
Assessor David Hirst.
Constabies-John Carter,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
From the Southwest.

NEW ORLEANS, January l2.-At Iazoo City,
'since the first of last June, twenty-five thou
sand bales of cotton have been received.
party of negroes on the Red river rose in
arms ten days ago and tried 10 murder the
overseers. Failing in their purpose, they
marched 10 another place to await reinforce
ments The military captured them all with
out serious difficulty, and arrested the accom-
plices on several plantations, where arms and
ammunition We're found secreted. The mill
tary are under arms.
In the United States District Court the libels
against Judge Rusts property have been dis
missed and his property returned TO him. Rust
was Confederate agent TO Spain.
A special TO the Mobile AdrertiSer says that
General Thomas officially informs Governor
Patton that all the United States troops had
been moved from the State, and arms and am
munition furnished TO the State militia. Also,
that provisions for destitute families will be
promptly furnished to the State.
The same rcpor concerning the movement of
troops comes from Georgia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
THE DISPATCH BUILDING Is ON Go
VERNON STREET, NEAR TO MAIN, AND
NEARLY OPPOSITE THE OLD DISPATCH
CORNER.
LATEST NEWS BY NAIL.
The adams Express Robbery Recovery ofsomc
OF the Money and Arrest OF Five Men lmpii-

Of the Money and Arrest OF Five Men lmpli-
Gated.
Five persons, supposed to have been con-
ccrNei in the heavy robbery of the Adams TX.
press safes, on the New. Haven railroad, on
ia>; saturday night, have been arrested
aud III" evidence against some of them
at least, appears TO he pretty strong
portions Of the stolen property being found
their possession. Information, obtained,
apparently, III the most accidental manner
on Wednesday, led 10 the arrest of two
men, giving their names rs Lockwood, nj
tie house OF one Iristham near Norwalk,
tonuectlcut, on whom about Fifty-cight
thousand dollars in gold was found A rela-
i've of IrIsiham's, named Clark, also con
neCted II II supposed, with the robbery, made
ms escape from the officers. Tristham Is sald
10 have had no knowledge of the parties or
their business, and only received them as
strangers and friends of Clark. Ii 1urther
appears that III" plunder had been divided ana
sent, one portion 10 New York by Irstham
cousin, To whom they paid twenty-five dollars
for thSsob. On the return Of the messenger
10 NeNn,Iilk he was arrested on suspicion,
when he confessed To having taken bag 10
I'll" residence of John Is. BarmOre, loo Di-
vision street, New York.
These facts being tclegraphed 10 New York,
NJ. sanford, OF the Adams Express Company,
and an officer proceeded 10 search the house
q: Rarmorr, whose wife is sister of Tristham,
where they found concealed the sum of eighty
81 thousand seven hundred and sixty two dol
lars IL gold and bonds. The money, notes,
bonds etc, carried away by the robbers be-
louEcd principally 10 bankers and business men
OF New York city, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and 10 their correspondents and
agents. The largest proportion of the funds
were in currency notes, and many of these
notes il viii be interesting 10 the public 10
Learn. had just been issued by the Treasury
Department, and did not contain the sigma
lures of the officers of the banks, in one or two
Of the New England States TO which the
notes were 10 be sent. Alt. ough the entire
sol. Il laf htyN
sand dollars, the detectives are on the track of
more of the robbers, and hopes are entertained
that the whole party Will soon be brought TO
Justice and nearly all OF the stolen property
uncovered
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
From Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, January l2.-The last military
commission in Tennessee is dissolved.
The first large cable of the suspension brida"
over the Cumberland river was put i'll place
to-day.
There is yet no quorum IN the Senate ana
barely one in the House No business OF i'm
portance has been transacted. The bill giving
equal rights to negroes will come up on the
18th instant.
A bill has been introduced appropria ling one
hundred dollars 10 the widow of every Union
soldier from Tennessee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

The following is summary of foreign news
sent by the steamer City of Baltimore, which
has not yet arrived:
Extra precautions are taken nightly III Dub
lin 10 prevent disturbances. The police are
doubly armed, and all the military held IN
readiness to move at 4 moments notice.
The London Times, in an editorial on Mexi-
can affairs, argues that Napoleon will peacea'
bly, withdraw sooner or later, and urges
America, for the interest of all concerned, to
quietly await the result and abstain from
inconsiderate expressions on the subject.
The Daily Ne,cS says that the absorption OF
American stocks throughout Europe has
lately been more extensive than ever before
known, and this is one cause Of the depression
of English securities.
Itisstated that Macmillan lie omitted from
the Catholic Sovereigns to whom the rope
sends the customary Christmas Fluctuations
Satterthwaite's circular says that the appfe'
tensions of difficulty in Mexican anairs
caused American quotations TO give way on
the 9th.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

Christopher Berger, aged twenty seven years,
has been arrested for the murder OF Miss Mary
L. Watts in Germantown, Pa, on Saturday
last, hv cutting her throat with razor de
is reported TO have made a partial confession,
Urging want of money as an excuse for the
crime.
The schooner Retribution, formerly q Con-
rpdrratr privatecr, fitted out At Whining ton,
y. c.. iS reported ashore off Hatteras Inlet,
with four Of her crew frozen TO death, hang
Iug in the rigging. Her two pilots are thought
10 have been washed overheard and drowned.
Henry H. Dune, the coal operator and super
Iutrndcnt Of the New York and Schuylkill
Coal Company. was murdered on "Wednesday
night on lhe public highway, near Pottsyille,
Pa.
A fire 81 BinGhampton, n. Y, on Thursday,
Huh instant, destroyed property 10 the value
ot fifty thousand dollars. Insured for
tAirty-SiY thousand dollars.
An alleged notorious counterfeitcr, named
Roberts, has escaped from jail ut Brooklyn.
IL was from the same prison that seven thieves
and murdcrers escaped few weeks ago.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
Liner rrnn Enrnne,

New YORK, January l2.-The steamship
Scotia, with dates 10 the 3lst ultimo, has ar
rived. The general news is scarce.
The Fcnian trials are progressing.
Two regiments have been hastily sent from
England to Dublin. Rumors OF supposed
danger prevail.
1t is rumored that peace will be proclaimed
between Spain and Chill by mediation.
A report from America that the French Sec
rotary of Legation had been sent home for in
structions on the Mexican question is denied,
nor has he given notice that he will withdraw
if America sends representative to Juarez.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
LirsrDool Jaaudry 3.-COtton-The sales of
the week were twenty nine thousand bales.
Prices have declined I'D, the market closing
frmer The quotation for Orleans middling
is 2l4d.
Five twenties are quoted a 6jG6jh:
The London money market is tight. The
Bank of England rate of interest is seven per
cent The decrease of bullion III the bank IS
four hundred and seventy thousand pounds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

THE PRoTEcToRs CoMMITTISG OrTRAGFs.-
The Raleigh Progress states that four negro
soldiers arrived there on Monday, from Fort
Macon, charged with having committed . rape
upon 4 Miss Evans, fifteen years old Seven
were concerned i'll til" outrage, but three
escaped. An elder sister of the poor girl was
rescued through the aid of Il colored sergeant.
III" wrctCh"s We're 10 be tried by court-mar-
ual, and 1t is 10 be hoped viii get their
deserts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
The Cattle Plague.

The Department OF State yesterday received
important adViccS in reference 10 the progress
made 10y the cattle scourge III Europe. Under
date OF December 70, 1868, the United States
consul ~ Liverpool informed the department
t,.9t the plague continues to increase, and Is
making sad havoc among the cattle in Eng
land and Scotland - WdStitagtOa UroRtcte, l2h
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
PIANOS.
DIAN PIANOS!
JOHN w. DAVIES & SONS,
RICHM0ND MUSICAL EXCHANGE E,
No. l.s MAIN STREET
sole agents for

STIEFF'S PREMIUM PIANO-FORTES.
These instruments have been before the public
FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, in competition
with the best makers Of the country, and are now
pronounced by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS
AND AMATEURS the
BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED!
These instruments have ALL THE LATEST M
PROyEMENTS, and are
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
with the privilege Of exchange withiR twelVe
months if not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser
We refer to the following persons, who have
STIEFF'S PIANOS now in use
General Il. E. LEE, Washington College, Licking
ton;
D. b. PAYNE i BRO, Lynchburg;
Rev X. L. PHILLIPS, Virginia Female Institute;
Miss MARY BALDWIN, Fema.e school, and }. Z.
CAvRr, Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, Saunton
Professor Z. 4. AMEoLD, Richmond.
A call from all in want of SUPERIOR PIANOS
is solicited. Terms liberal. ia Us
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

Mrs. JACKSON AND CHILD.-The people of
Memphis, Tenn, have determined 10 donate
the proceeds OF one nights performance at
Opera Hall" 10 Mrs. Stonewall Jackson and
child. In the mean time, contributions for the
same object are received at the Bulletin office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.


fFOcePutu8s oh sUhGEeks.
WAsHIsGToS, January R.-SESATB.-Mr.
Grimes presented the petition of citizens of
Arkansas, asking for the organization into n
territory of district of country lying 10 the
west of that State, which they assert Is now
a wilderness, though capable OF supporting
n large population. Referred to the Commit
tee on Territories.
HorsE.-Mr. Raymond introduced resolu-
ton, which was passed, requesting the Presi-
dent to communicate copies of all messages,
proclamations and other documents issued BY
Provisional Governors, and nil acts, ordi-
nances and resolutions that may have been
passed by the Conventions called by those Go
vernors, with such other information con-
corning their public action as will throw light
on their political condition.
A bin was reported from the Committee OF
the Judiciary giving the assent of Congress TO
the transfer OF Berkeley and Jefferson counties
from Virginia TO West Virginia.
The bill giving the right of suffrage to ne
groes in the District of Columbia was further
discussed. No vote taken.
Both Houses adjourned until Monday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

WEDDING IS HInH LIfE.-A large number
Of ladies and gentlemen left this city on We'd
nr>dav evening by the Northern Central rail
way for Lancaster. Pa, i'll order 10 be present
rtthc wedding OF Miss Harriet Lane, niece OF
e. President Buchanan, who was yesterday
united in wedlock 10 Mr.. Henry l.. Johnston
uI this city. The ceremony took place at
Whratland, the residence of Mr.. Buchanan,
aud the bridal party al once started ona North
arm tour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
Florida United States Senators.

ON Wednesday of last week the Florida
LEGISLATURE went into Joint convention 10 elect
Two Senators 10 represent the State OF Florida
in the United States Senate, i'll place of Messrs
IUlre and Mallory, which resulted In the
choice of w. Gait and William Marvin.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

NrKDER.-While spending the evening with
his WIFE, daughter and n lady named Carter, IT
IA" house OF Mr. SamuclL. Cannon, near
Wilmington, n. c., on Wednesday, Mr..
Thomas Pickett was shot twice and killed by
t,yo supposed negro soldiers, OF the Fort Fisher
garrison The two young ladies We're wounded,
Bliss Carter mortally. No arrests have yet
hn.n made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

George w Kendall, Esq, the senior pro
prietOr of the Picnyune, who, in former days,
was 50 We'll known and justly esteemed as a
leading citizen of New Orleans, is paying us 4
flying visit from his Texas home. He is in
ruddy health and excellent spirits We are
surc his old friends will welcome him heartily.
Nlr N-ltMnN Illkti. oR
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
From ikpntucky,

FRANKFORT KY, January u. The State
Agricultural Society met to-day, and was adj
dressed by the President, recommending mea-
sures TO induce immigration rs means of sup
plying the requisite labor to develop the re-
sourrnS n the State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

GENERAL JAMES LoNGsTREET, of Alabama,
has formed II co-partnership, at New Orleans,
IN The commission business, with the young
Messrs. Owen, who did good service in the
artillery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
Nam AnrL Markets..

NEw YoRK, January Fiction steady AZ
50N5lc. Flour declined l00l5c. WheaL ae
LIVED 2GD3c. Corn lc. Beef steady FORK
Arm. sugar firm. Naval stores dull. doia'
1857,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

Messr>. John f.. Tackctt, c. Armatt, J. G.
Hurkamp, VIM. II. Cunningham and A K
Phillips were last Tuesday re- elected directors
Of the National Bank Of Fredericksburg.
The ice. houses in Fredericksburg are all filed
with ice from four 10 eight inches thick
The Memphis Gas Company are selling coke
- ten cents per bushel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
baltimore Markets.

baltimore, January l2.-Flour inactive ana
heavy. Wheat unchanged receipts moderate;
Corn. seeds and sugar duh. Provisions ana
whisky steady.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

SrIcIDEs-It is said that there are, upon
an average, one hundred suicides per annum
IL New York and Brooklyn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
LOST. STRAYED AND FOUND.

NOTICE.-Application will be made
~ at the proper lime for the renewal OF the fol-
lowing SHARES of STOCK, destroyed in the fire
of the Sd April last, viz: One hundred Shares in
the Paint Creek Coal Mining Company OF the
county of Fayette two shares in the Union Mann,
featuring Company of the city OF Richmond, and
one Share in the Richmond and Liverpool Packet
Company all of which were issued in the name OF
the Undersigned. l
ia Sim j. A. CO"AkDlN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
DENTISTRY.

~ JOHN G. wAYT, DENTIST,
having recovered his health, has resumed the
practice of Dentistry in Richmond, and respect
fully offers his services TO his old friends ana pa
tients, and all others who may need them. cp
Office and residence SOUTH SIDE VI gmAIh
STREET, BETWEEN SEVENTH AND ElGHiH'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13
Order from General Grant Protecting United
States Soldiers, Agents and Others from Lee
gal Prosecutions. Also. Directing that Ne
groes shall be Punished only rs Whites are.

Order from General Grant Protecting United
States Soldiers, Agents and Others from Lee
gal Prosecutions. Also. Directing that Ne
groes shall be Punished only rs Whites are.
WAsHIxarox, January l2.-General Grant
has issued an order 10 protect loyal persons
against improper suits and penalties in the
late rebellious States. 1t provides that mill
tary division and department commanders,
whose commands embrace, or are composed of,
any of the late rebellious States, and who have
not already done so, will at once issue and en-
force orders protecting from prosecution or
suits in State or municipal courts of such
States all officers and soldiers of the United
States, and all-persons thereto attached, or in
anywse thereto belonging, subject TO military
authority, charged with. offences for acts done
in their military capacity or pursuant to
orders from proper military authority, and
10 protect from suit or prosecution all
loyal citizens or persons charged with Of
fences done against the rebel forces, directly
or indirectly, during the existence of the rebel
lion; and all persons, their agents, or en-
ployees, charged with the occupancy of aoan-
doned lands, or plantations in the possession
or custody of any kind of property whatever,
who occupied, used or possessed the same pur-
suant 10 the order of the President or any of
the civil or military departments of the Go
yernmapt. and to protect them from any
penalty or damages that may have been, or
may be, pronounced or adjudged in said courts
in any of such cases, and also protecting
coored persons from prosecutions in any Of
said States charged with offences for which
white persons are not prosecuted or punished
in the same degree.