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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

ALEXANDRIA. The Lynchburg Republican
of the Sd inst, says: 1.-The Alexandra Ga
zette objects to Baltimore being SO highly re-
commended by us to the patronage OF the
Southern trading public, to the exclusion OF
Southern cities It thinks we ignore the claims
Alexandria presents in the gallant services CT
her boys il the ar,and adds that goods can be
bought as cheap in that city as in Baltimore.
We have not forgotten the 18th Regiment
which fought in the same Brigade with our
own lllh; uor Col. Funsten, who commanded
the latter, and whose memory among us will
be ever green. We have no disposition. TO
ignore or impair the interests OF any Virginia
city; we are concerned in the success Of all, and
shall rejoice to see them all making etfcctual
efforts to secure the patronage their advantages
deserve. We merely intimated that Baltimore
should be preferred to cities farther North, in
recognition of kindness she had shown to our
prisoners and poor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

Horse STEALING has become regular bus
mess III the ueighboring counties, and scarcely
Mght passes that the stable Of some citizen in
inc adjoining country is not robbed Negroes
%ac whites are alike engaged in stealing, and
NATL an example is made of some of the nu-
Meior3 offenders, the thieves will continue to
2IE their avocation. They should be dealtwith
Slmmarlly and to the full extreme that the law
.iloGs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

HIGHWAY ROBBERY 1t is stated that a
very daring robbery was perpetrated on the
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike, near the
long Bridge. on Saturday night last, by three
negroes, who boldly seized and carried off a
wagon loaded with furniture. The robbers
have not yet been caught, although the police
are on their track and will doubtless capture
The party The negroes in the surrounding
country are getting boldcr in their depredatlons
md steps should be taken to remedy the evil
Il once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

:. J. BERRY has Just occupied his new and
''pIE handsome store, on King street. erected
" LIE site Of his burnt building. Few stores
ii this o. any Of our neighboring cities equal
:E' ( in the taste displayed in its construc-
.o1 end finish, and it is we'll worth visit apart
''eN me attractions offered by large and ele-
S?a4t assortment Of Fancy Goods dirlayed
.ithiD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

~.EEDED IMPROVEMENT One of the
I =: Improvements that could be made on
@>'"& Street would be the erection of a block OF
''r Otiidlngs on the site Of Sarepta Hail. It was
-'l" sometime since that the company were
,$''"S 10 erect a building there, hut latcrly we
; ave 1ee1G nothing of it. It is hoped the pro-
'''I as not 6een abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

WALTER B. WADDEY has taken the store
recently rebuilt, on the site of Cross old stand:
and has opened there Boot and Shoe store,
where he has one of the largest and best as
sentiments of boots and shoes to be found in
the city. The store is very handsomely fitted
up, and presents an attractive appearance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

Mr. Thomas Collingsworth, has removed his
Barber Shop, from the old stand on Prince
street, to No. 333, Fairfax street, where he has
fitted up his room in fine style, and is prepared
to accommodate the public, in the best and
most artistic manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
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THE DRY and hot spell, experienced for the
past few days, was broken yesterday evening by
a most refreshing rain, which commenced about
clock and continued until nine, refreshing
the earth, improving vegetation, and cooling
the atmosphere temporarily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

THE LYLEs MURDER Mayor and some
of the police officers of this city, are absent,
attending, at Upper Marlboro, Nd, aswitness-
es ia the trial Of the negroes, arrested here for
the murder of the late VIM. Lyles, of Prince
Geo ges' county, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

SEVERELY INJURED. Last night, about
o'clock, Mrs. Capt. Dearborn, while returning
home from a visit paid to some of her friends
in the neighborhood, slipped and fell on Water
street, near the corner of Duke, and received a
severe cut over the left eye She was taken
into Mr.. John Phillips residence, where the
proper assistance was rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
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TIE MEETING, tonight, Of the Committee
appointed by the citizens meeting, on Satur,
day night, is an important one, aud VIE are re-
quested to urge full and prompt attendance
of the members, at the Chamber Of the Board
of Aldermen at = o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

-. "'A0oL8.-A number of the schools in this
~ acre Ee-opcned yesterday, and We are
.,.'Sec 70 learn that the attendance of pupils
~: 3.:s'' any las good. The schools in Aexan-
- !" 1%ays stood dcservedly high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

~" - RitVEL between this city and Wash
a::s StOo' oy boat and cars, is now good. Espe-
. .-,.y ct night, the cars carry number of
'''5angets back and forth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

STOLEN MULE RECOVERED. "A mule. stolen
with three horses, from Mr.. joseph Bruin, of
Fauquier, last Friday night, has been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

) CHEAP POTATOES. Sweet Potatoes were
plentiful en- the wharves this morning, and
were offered for three dollars per barrel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

MARKET STALLS ROBBED Last right The
butcher stalls Of Harrison Emerson and john
Ghecn, il the market-house, were robbed OF
their contents consisting of money and meat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

TRAVEL. The travel over the Orange Rail
road has greatly increased Of late and its trains
now, going and coming. are crowded. The ex-
press freight on this road has also been consd-
eraby augmented during the past month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

GANE-W oodcock, jacksnipe, wild-pigeon,
summcr-duck, sora and reed birds bow abound
in this ncig borhood. but the sportSmen Go
not muir Der as many now, as 10 years before the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

FRESH FISH Fresh fsh-rock and perch
we're selling on the wharf this norningsat .;
cents per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
. I'd .

FARMERS BooKs-The September mum
bers of the Farmer the Maryland Farmer, and
the American Farmer, have been received.
They all contain excellent reading matter Tor
the acYicuturalists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

ALExANDRIA-The following items concern
ing Alexandria are taken from the Washington
correspondent OF tie Baltimore Sun:
During the past summer several new enter
prises have been projected here and old ones
revived. The cotton factory On Washington
street, near the canal, for instance, was reopen,
ed a few months since, and the compiled: ed
machinery for manufacturing fabrics recon
structed" at considerable cost The factory
was used as an HOSPITAL during the war, and
the machinery was piled away in damp eel
lar, where, as matter Of course, 1t was badly
damaged Thus far the restored institution Is
success, and furnishes constant employment
to goodly force of operatives
| hear that the Orange Alexandria railway
is doing very large freight bust ness, and that
there is a prospect of its increasing: The rail,
way between here and Washington IS also said
to be doing well. The lessees, believe, are
enterprising BaItimorcans They haverecently
opened their ticket Office and depot in the
building formerly used as a chair factory, cor
ner of King and St. Aseph streets, at the ter
minus Of the road, ...~...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

FAvoRs. Our thanks are due to Mr. Stephen
G. Cowling, of Fairfax county, Va, for some
of the finest summer apples ever brought tc
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

John H. Gilmer, esq, State Senator from
the Richmond City District, has resigned his
position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
FERTILIZERS, &c.
TMORTANT TO FARMERS.
DAWSON'S FERTILIZERS.


These Fertilizers are offered to the farmer 2s
among the best and cheapest food for plants;
containing large proportion of ~
BONE PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
AND ANIMAL NATTER,
capable of furnishing
MMONIAt -
By decomposition they furnish those ingre~
dients most needed by the crops, and which ere
usually deficient in our soils. For sale by
WIN. A. SMOOT, Agent,
jy 3l-tf No. 8, King st., Alexandra, W.
DERUVIAN GUANO,
L AND OTHER
FERTILIZERS.
We have now on hand and are daily expecting
NO. PERUVIAN GUANO.
J. J. Turner & Co.'s Excelsior"
Ammoniatcd Phos.
Super Phosphate.
Goes Super Phosphate.
Rhodes Super Phosphate.
Sold at lowest market prices Orders promp5"
ly filled when accompanied with remittance.
The Peruvian Guano is ofarecentlmpo rtatlon.
iy 2O-toctl r. A. BREWIS s. co:
COMPOUND OF
PHOSPHATEs
ALKALIES,
PREPARED BY
MESSRS. W. II. FOWLE, BAYNE g. &C.,
which can recommend with confidence to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

Has resumed his business at the old stand,
NO, 15S, KING STREET.
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
of the most celebrated
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAC-
TURE,
suitable for Parlors, Dining Rooms, Halls, &c.
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwellings
and Public Buildings will be promptly executed
in the most superior style at the lowest prices.
The many years experience in this business
makes him confdentih giving satisfaction to all
that may favor him with their patronage.
NH Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
WANTS.
m TONS SUMAC WANTED.

nERUVIAN GUANO.-lO TONS of Peru
Wan Guano fresh from vessel, on hand and
for sale at lowest market rates, for Cash, by
aug LIT kNOA y " aIILGo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
remain.

MANSION HOUSE ARRIvALs-SEPT 4th-
DR.. ~ A. Ish, Va. j. Berkeley and two
sous, Norfolk, Va; J. Ficklin, Culpcper ;
Chas. Waite, Va; J. +. Morse, A. & T. r.
r.; J. E. Watts: National Express and Trans
portaion Company; Rev. Thos Duncan, Md;
W. II johnson, Baltimore, Nd; 0. NJ. Pat
telson, Warrcnton, Va; Geo. Kephart. Lou
doun, Co.; John D. Hulst, New York; j.
Warner, Washington, D. c.; Wilkinson Hun
ter, Alexandria, Va; j. G. McNcal, Texas
D. Kutner and lady, New York James L.
Brown, VA A. 3. Mose!ey, Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

POLICE REPORT Frank Haywood arrested
for an assault on Nicholas McCubbin and his
wife, and for using threatening language, was
taken before Justice Summers, who required
Haywood to give bond in the sum of $500 for
his good behavior, and pay the costs
Agnes White, from Washington, was arrest
ed by Waterman Fair, last night, for stealing a
dipper and pan from Mrs. Woodward, and con
fined in the watch-house. This morning she
was discharged on q promise that she would
Immediately return TO Washington and there
rpmoIn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

Gas- NoT1cE.-The members Of the Commit
tee on Organization, NC, appointed at the citi-
zens meeting, held on Saturday night, are mott
fed TO meet at the Chamber OF the Board Of Alder
men, on tomorrow, (Tuesday) night ut 7!
o'clock. By order:
sept HUGH LATHAM, Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

NTOTICE.-To Louisa Washington, Jean c.
~ Washington, Eliza Washington: Maria
Washington da%renee HH
and heirs at law of John A. Washington, late
of Fuuquier county, Va. decd:
You are hereby notified that the Alexandra
and FredericksburgR Railway Go, will apply to the
County Court of Fairfax county, on the first day
18th day Of said month, for the appointmeint OF
five commissioners to ascertain what VIII pes
just compensation for such of your land IN sad
county as may be wanted for the purposes 0!
said company. nnD ID M
AUG 1S-laW4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

.ss- The members of the PIONEER BASE
BALL CLUB, will meet at their room this
(Tuesday) evening, at clock BY order ofthe
President
scp4- JAMES 4, CATION, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

COUNTY COURT YESTERDAY. Common
wealth vs. Geo. T. Whittington-case COFFIN
ued-detendant gave security In the sum OF
one thousand dollars for his appearance at the
next term of the Court.
The will of Dr. James Robinson, was proved,
and the Executor qualified, and appraisers wc1e
appointed.
Jeremiah Simmons, was exempted from the
payment Of County and parish levies, on &C
count of old age and imfrmities.
VIM. Bushby, Jailor's account against the
Commonwealth, was examined, and allowed
The will of Katherine A. Bedlnger, was
proved, aud the Executors qualified.
The will of NJ. E. Taylor, was proved, and
the Executors qualified.
Lowe ct al. VS.. Maroni-unlawful detaner-
verdict for plaintiff.
Boil vs.. Robinson 4 Lake attachment
awarded against G. NJ. Castleman.
VIM II. Bartle was appointed Committee
OF Susannah Bartle, lumatic.
The Court adjourned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04
III 4 RIN K l. | $ T.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-SEPr. !.

ARRIVED
Steamship Thames Swift New York, MGR
chandisc to Hooe IL Weddcrbnrn.
SAILED.
Schr Emma Virginia, Dennis, Richmond,
corn by Hooe u Wedderburn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-04

my Pitt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16
,a{0ld Series. No. .s42.9.ss,s

Acea - He not only earns his money once bu,
twice, by wearing out his patience, and bis boots
in trying 10 collect it under thc cash SYSTEM 20
called, fot he comes 6thc wise conclusion, that II
is q one-sded affair. Mr.. Editor, these are facts
hich cannot be successfully con,rovorted, and the
evils spoken cfmast be eradicated, to insure sue
ccssfui manufacturing, as Il should be. Again,
another abuse must be abolished that, is, of ig-
noring the old adage. a'evcry manto his own cali
ing, for as general rule, il matters not whether
man is practically sailled in, what he undertakes
or not the latter receives a,arge share Of public
patronage, and nwby so2. because of the want Of
discrimination in those who encourage this evil or
else lured on by the delusive idea of getting n
done cheap, which often produces the same result
as when man is endeavoring TO stop leak in a
barrel at the same time Is looseug its contents
out at the bung. This mistaken policy deprises
the country of the bcneGis of political economy.
But for the bcneft of those who, ,ass dull of COM
pretending, J will simplify H. If person wants
a wagon maderor repaired, let him not apply to
mill-wright, simply because he uses tools. If he
wants his watch repaired, let him not 90 to
baclsn,ith, nndIif he wants blacksmithing l.dsnc,
lot him not go to silversmith, &C.. &c. II would
seem as tho man with one idea and otle eve can
see, thatevery one ought to pursue his own legi-
innate calling, and that punctuallty in all the
ramhcationsof Of life, is the main spring to all bust
ness.aa sIeaqanI 3tn,o, Oh 70 OBSERVER, "a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

pe5~ special dispatch to the New York Tr.
bune, dated Austin, Texas, Thursday sfh, SAYS tho
conventions organized otiaysi and will incorporate
slavery, and give the negroes the right to testify in
all courts, hold property, cue aud be sued, &c. The
convention y divided between original secesh nnd
ssraight-oui Union men. Some OF the members
are an favor Of negro suffrage. The President Of
the convention voted against secession in the las,
eonyehtion, but was subsequently AN officer In tho
Confederate army. t,m ii rhi f1mnlI 2 9rn.af
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

iuTuE Rhiladelphia Mrtuy TINS pays its respects
70 Thad, Stevens and Gsrl, Sohurz ~ n,iAnd who, 70
Mr.. Stevens2 Not a Pennsylyanian. III M, God.
bat Yankee Intruder into this State, whose re.
pnted wife 10 a negro ana whose children are muJ
lattoes- nAudowho 10 Carl sachurxi2 Awrptchct
adyenture5 who, traitor ,,to his n,iive land Asd
hither for refuge kept a'lager beer saloon in this
city, and fihng In that has iived ever since on the
Government TINT has rescued him from the penalty
Of treason and the obscurityof scullionpr " IS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

nea-l A Nashville dispatch TO the Louisvills
Courier dated I'd, says: a'di 'sii haa i'i~ ~ .
l'capt. Martin Hartman, the Post Oonisssndant AZ
Stes,nson, who elosed the eating houss Of hspsrs.
loiper Co, OF thai paes, for refusing W permit
"nigger soldier To cat Ut the regular; table, hss
been relieved and returned to his regiment lthe
Fortieth colorsd) IS rsprmand for his ou,r,s ous
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

r9r Mr. Houston, Of Mercer county, 'onio,
nembsr iofvths Mahonine congwgntion or the Unis
ted States Presbyterian Church, was lately citsdts
appear, before tho Ptesby!sIy, 10 answer 70 sshA
charge OF having voted for vallandigham as Cover,
and under se5'enec Of banlshment by tho Govsus
ment." lie Was found guilty. and suspssdsd. .frosl
the PRIVILEGES Of the cburlb. From this decision
he applied 20 the Synod at It's recent session, WI ch
sustained the action Of ths Presbytery ;...,.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

JErr. DAyis-rhe Washington correspondent Of
the Nashville Buer ntitnatcs that the authorities
desire Je.to escape and that facilities have been
offered him, but that he wont co. s,,s7ssnJs
have it from the best autborty--ffom anthority
which you cannot qncston-that he said less than
aSweek ago, c"My defense is complete now, and
rests solely, upon the la~ which will be administers
ed fairly, know, and in perfect accordance with
civil Justice" The shameful petticoat story viii
be put 10 blush when thai time arrives Mr.. Davis
is at present in good health eats heartily, reads
good deal, and possesses he sad the othci day,
"a good digestion and good conscience.' He rer
ceives letters from bis wife three times week, and
kceps Journal every day. ~ 'l' 4"t'''
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

Ray The following resolution was adopted at
meeting Of voting girls at Seueos, n. Ess ant
Rseeived, That f VIC, the young ladies' Of seneca
Falls don't gei married during stAs ysg "a coms.
'onieooody VIII % Y blame, ssas ii ,sao,sa lsa
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

pea- The Louisville Journal pablishes tile fol-
lowing extract from letter received by ie editor
from .. r. Hart the great sculptor, dated at Flor
a,,ca "a, a fssk.Ns p,noH NdAl ialnioQ ii92
N'''ii.'r p '''' i3ao y9ri "a .aah nsislo q it2i
oMy statae for tho Louisvillc Couvt liouss " III
be compelled In about three months.i II Is psgn'
6cent marble, and by far my best statue OF Henry
Clay. D. sluaIHuG 81. Ira ,lnsi htileda iNt3a'
am now about 10 commences in marble my life
size group, called .Beatys Triumph lt receives
unqualified praise from almost every ono who sees
it--artisis, connosseurs. and all. Some 60 so far
as to say that there is nude statue in sculpture,
ancient or modern, 50 beautiful as the woman. J
!. II hardly becomes me 10 repeat this much, but
where enkindled immortsl embodimenlsof beauty,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

s4CrRr FOR i5MALL-Pox.-Ths German Reformed
Messenger has received q letter from sfriend III
China in which it is'stated q great discovery :.
reported 70 have recently been made by Surgeon
of the English army in China, 10 the way Of an
cffectual cure of smallpox. The mode Of treat
mcnt is rs follows:hg no.gia4J. boo.f ssH.
When the preceding fever isat it, hight, and JUS,
before description appears 1.-THE chest Is rubbed
with crolon oil and tariaric ointment This csuss,
the whole of the eruption 10 appear ON that par'
Of the body to the relief of the rest 1t also se
cures a full and complete eruption, and thus pre-
vents hedsease from attacking the Internal organs
This is said To be the established mode of trestncn
in the English army in China, by general oriers
and Is regarded as apcrmanent eure.o % n-'I5zas
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

bs2- An Arkansas pal CT says that fotr dis,l
charged soldiers of the "a Kansas cavalry were
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

zEa. What is the Gdifftrcuce between honey
comb and a hoheymoon1 A hoheyconib consists
of nInhcr OF is.p,all rallE and. A. n Llnan
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

SHoRr 'CArEcHrsn OF THx Usios LrAccf.Nits q
supposed that no one can entoss ahs Inner door 6f
the League room without being ;abis To answsrths
following questions in the language given beloH
II Is dark chamber dark business; all about. tbs
darkics, All q silent as the grave. TIE q. D.
8. O. NJ! p tts speii ny addressing ms 2ov.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-16

& TEsSEssEAss AT GEfrYsBuso Mr. Sam wea-
ver who resides near the battlefield Of Gettys-
burg, writes to a friend al Memphis that he has
discovered the graves of the following sTennessc.
ans who fell at that place; II. o. Risen, coz B,
seventh; Lieut. James NJ Manley, co. O. first; r.
n. Frazier, co. r, seventh N. J. Hammer, i4th or
17thi Az Love, NJ. @. seventh; Capt. Thps Sim.
mons, fourteenth; James Fizer, co. E, fourteenth;
Sergt. JIM. Williams, 60. A. fourth; J. Mitchell,
co. d, first; M. O.. co. F, frst or eleventh H. IT.
Breadshaw, sevehthj Capt A. Hill, seventh. ~. 'i