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RAILROAD LINES.
kNANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
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NOTlCE-The Manassas Gap Railroad will
commence running Freight Trains from Alex
andria to Piedmont and intermediate stations,
on Tuesday. the 23d instant, and VIII receive
freight on and after Saturday, the 10th instant,
daily, (Suuduys excepted! between the hours OF
II. M and .. IN st the outer depot OF the
o. Il 4. Z. K. -
On and after June lst 1867, the NJ. e. 4. T.
Co. will run a tr-weekiy passenger train t.
Piedmont, connecting at that point with scott ;
Line Of stages to Upporvllle and N'nCheSter
Leave Alexandria, Tuesdays, ThnrIdAE&
and Saturdays, at 20 m, and relurhilI9 IeAVc
Piedmont on Mondays, ednesdHyS ai'a frl'
days, at / 80 q. m., connecting with the Orange
IL Alexandria K. T. passenger train at NHn"r-
sas Junction.
iy1-tr Master Of Transportation.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA K. 4.
Il: Ii s. I[ G5E -
On and after SUNDAY, july lt:h, ~"
daily pass cnger trains will run between " ASH
INGTON and LYNCubUht', day train ron-
meeting at Gordonsvii!e with the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad to RICHMOND, i, And both trains
at I.YNCuBURG Wit. the Eir$in'a ana t"A-
nessee Raroad, for NEW ORLEANS anj IN
termediate points.
Through tickets, ana baggage checked t.
Richmond, and all paints South and Southwest.
Leave Washington daily st 5. 50 q, ~. and &; 10
y. m; and Alexandria ut I.ttJ g. M. and 10 T..
nl, arriving at IynchbN"g NJ A. p. IA, aud
d. @; g. nl., and at Richmond at AGO =. M
Leave Lynchburg al no am, and T.%O In;
arrive 81 Alexandria ut $50 p. IA, and 81 am
J. NJ. RROADuS,
;a16 General Tcl,ct Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-25

GEN STERLING PRIcE.-Tbe St. Louis
Democrat says; General Sterling Price, once
of the Confederate army, is now quiet, unos-
tentstious commission merchant in this city.
He may be seen occasionally walking down
Chestnut street to his place Of business, with =
careworn counteuance and slow, wearled
step Being still 6ne-looking man, he at
tracts attention by his appearance, but many
pass him by without recognizing in him the
terrible rebel who once spread alarm and
CONSERVATION all over the State. Gen. Price
appears to be willing to let the "ost cause go
by the board, and exc out the remainder of his
days in the peaceful pursuits of commerce.
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STEAMBOAT LINES.
u@ POTOMAC
-: FERRY COM P A n !

- y "
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA, -
The steambonts of the company leave each Piac-
company's wharf. foot cf eth ST., Washington.
nnd near foot Of King st., Alexandria.
The steamer WAWASET can be chartered
Tor Excursions 10 Glymont, or other points On
the river
WAWASE1 will leave Washington st ~
o clock, and Alexandria NJ 10 80. every TU E.2-
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY MORA
ING. Returning will arrive at AIcxandria
about " p. IN. ". D. COLT.
nv S-,G prGSt Potomac Ferry Comp =.
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STAGE LINES.
MAIL LINE FROM -,
M ALEXANDRIA To WINCH ESTER.

THROUGHIN ONE DAY.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
ABOUT A DIAMOND PIMA New York

correspondent writes as follows:
Literary and art circles are considerably
amused over suit now going on in this city
General George Ward Nichols an author and
art critic. the same who so inordnately praised
Sherman and "Wild Bill in Harper's Maga-
zine. The suit is for diamond pin, which
Nlr. Nichols wears in his bosom-that is, his
shirt bosom-and which was present from
the Prince of Wales to either Mr.. Nichols or
Mr.. BroWn-that is what the court has to
decide. Brown painted picture; Nichols
took it to Europe and presented 1t to the
Prince of Wales Wales, of course. had to
make some return for it, and gave Mr.. Nichols
u diamond pin worth half a dozen of the
pictures, Nichols, thinking the pin was meant
as reward to himself, as the artist, kept it..
Mr.. Brown thinking the Prince certainly in
tended it as compliment to the artist, claimed
it. Nichols said, mo, its mine y Its not, ;,
exclaimed Brown; ''its mine, | tell you. |
painted the picture. But suggested the
idea of giving it to the Prince, argued
Nichols. And as the business idea" OF thus
bringing the picture and the artist into notice
was more original and better than the picture
itself, public opinion Is considerably divided
az to whom belongs the reward Brown not
getting what he thought was his own, wrote
to the Prince to know whom he intended the
pin for Wales having other fish to fry,
doesn' answer, but his private secretary does,
and says that, of course, the reward was meant
for the artist The agent replies to this, that
the private secretary amt the Prince, and
that he doesn't know what the Prince meant.
Negotiations thus fail, and the case comes into
court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-25

Turtles. The Norfolk Journal states that
acrew which had spent three weeks in catching
turtle in the waters of the Chickahominy
and Appomatox, arrived there on Friday. al
ter catching sixty, and then says: Their
first sale Of three hundred and eighty two
pounds only brought seven dollars and eighty
two cents and they only realized ten dollars for
all sold of the sixty, unless in thanks, for
which four or five were exchanged. These
turtles averaged from ten to twenty-eight
pounds each, and 10 Northern market would
have been snapped at greedily, but here, where
people willingly pay twenty five cents per pound
for choice steaks, two cents per pound was dis
regarded for material for turtle soup, hitherto
esteemed as great luxury"
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w a N T s .

gents in every county in the
w State to sell new article of BURNING
Oil, similar to Coal Oil, but Of greater illumI-
ting qualities, which can be produced at 42 per
cent. less cost. There is little OF no trouble or
expense in manufacturing. The process Is very
simple. We are offering town and county rights
at S25 to $3.50, making safe and sure investment
to parties unemployed, who may have small
capital TO invest in a profitable and Legitimate
business For samples of oil and circulars ad-
drass DAVIS s. KUHN. No. IS Second street,
Baltimore Md. enclosing 25 cents and postage
stamn. jy5 2awlm*
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The subscriber has on hand tull aS3ortment
the most approved MANURES, which heis
nreparad to sci! in any quantity desired, ut the
LOWEST MA Kk EFT RATES.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
LATEST FASHIONS DEMAND
]. w. BRADLET'S
CELEBRATED PATENT
Duplex Elliptic!


The wonderful fexibility and great comfort and
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and House Dress, as the Skirt can be folded when
in use to occupy small place as easily and con-
veniently as a silk muslin dress, an invaluable
quality in crnolne, not found in any single
spring skirt. -
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort,
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex Ell
liptic steel spring skirt for a single day, will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
For children, misses, and young ladies, they
are superior to all others.
They will not bend or break like the single
spring. but will preserve their perfect and grace
full shape when three four ordinary skirts will
have been thrown aside as useless The hoops
are covered with double and twisted thread, and
the bottom rods are not only double springs, but
twice Tor doube) covered, preventing them from
wearing out when dragging down steps, stairs,
DC.
The Duplex Elliptic is great favorite with all
aides, and is universally recommended by the
Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt of the
fashionable world
TIE enjoy the following inestimable advantages
in Crinoline, viz Superior quality, perfect manu-
facture, stylish shape and finish, fexibiity, dura-
bility, comfort and economy, enquire for J. w.
Bradleys Duplex Elliptic, Double Spring
Skirt. and be you get the genuine article.
CAUTI0N.--To guard against IMPOSITION
be particular to notice that skirts offered as u
PLEX" have the red ink stamp, viz: al. W.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs" upon
the waistband-none others genuine. Also
notice that every hoop will admit a pin being
passed through the centre, thus revealing the two
Tor double) springs braided together therein,
which is the secret of their fexibility and
strength, and a combination not to be found in
any other skirt.
For sale in all stores where first class skirts are
sold throughout the United States and elsewhere
Manufactured by the sole owners of the patent t,
VESTS, BRADLEY & CARY.
OF Chambers 4 70 & OIL Reaie SITS N Y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
st. Louis and st. Paul !
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
WinOna,
AND ALL INTERMEDIARY POINTS.

AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.
The Company will run to St. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. J. w. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA Capt. Thos. B. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. P. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. E. V. Holcombe.
MUSCATINE, Capt. J. W. jerks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green.
CANADA, Capt, d. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt. -
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin.
RESERVE, Capt. A. Lamont.
Leaving St. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at o'clock P. N.
All the above boats manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have been
thoroughly reitted and repaired, and no exertions
will be spared to add to the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the careful handling Of
freight. The company own several freight steam
and large number of "a No. u barges, the
greater part of which adapted to carry grain
in bulk; and are prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch.
re- The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope to deserve and receive a continu-
ance of their favors. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run a daily line.
THos. B. RHODES, Pres't. T. j. BUFoRD, Supt.
THos. II. GRIFFITH, Sec'y. l. M MASON, Ag't.
r. NJ. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport.
GEO. w. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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Canton, Illinois.
1.-TWO soldiers rejected at this Office

1. Aaron Amsley was nominated as postmaster
on the 18th January, 1867, and was rejected by
the Senate February 23d, 1857.
Lieut.. Amsley was an officer of the l03d Hi
nois infantry, and served in the 18th army corps,
Army of the Tennessee, for long period. He
was with General Sherman in all his campaigns,
and many officers bear testimony to his high mo-
raj character, and to the efficient manner in which
he discharged every duty devolved upon him
while in the army.
z. Theo- w. Thornton, nominated as postmas-
ter April LIST, 1867, and rejected by the Senate.
Mr.. Thornton made for himself q most envia-
bic record during the war, end he was recon-
mended to this Office under the belief that few
possessed greater capacity for the discharge of its
duties to the satisfaction of the community.
Concluded to-morrow.)
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
A New Preparation for the Teeth.

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and spongy relaxed condition of the gums,
imparting pleasant and fragrant refreshing
taste to the mouth. Put up in handsome
boxes containing one bottle liquid and one
box powder. Price IS cents.
Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
A Bargain for Printers.

We have in use, a first rate Gordon Job
Press, inside of chase 12xl8 inches and a
first rate, nearly new small Taylor Hand
Press, platen l4x2l inches, both of which
we offer for sale cheap, simply and only be-
cause we want larger and faster machines.
Everything about them is perfect and in
good order, and they do the very best kind
Of work. Call and see specimens of work.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Pekin, Illinois.

Edwin L " illiams, nominated by the President
as postmaster 5th FEBRUARY, 1867, and rejected
by the Senate March list, 1867.
Captain Williams first entered the service on
the 18th April, 1851, as private in the Sth regi-
ment Illinois infantry He remained in the army
three years, and during that time was promoted
to captaincy for meritorious conduct. At the
time of the last call for volunteers he was made
captain of company in the 146th Illinois infan-
try, and was in active service in that capacity
until the regiment mustered out at the close
of the war;. His health much damaged by
the hardships he underwent in the field, and
this appointment would have been o very suitable
recognition of his valuable services.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR rHE DAILY ARGUS

New York, May 27.-The NY. Tribune's
special says the true reason of General
Thomas call to Washington is that the
President may get true statement of af-
fairs in Tennessee there being much com.
plant against Brownlow's MALTA by the
rebels. --z-aszss
The judiciary committee on Saturday ex-
amined witnesses concerning the mutilation
of Sheridan's New Orleans riot dispatch.
1t appears the President merely gave author
ity to publish the dispatch, leaving it to his
private secretary, Col. Morrow, to say how
much should be published. @--
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27

Mrs. johnson having added new and
web furnished room to her Restaurant has
began the ice cream season with better &C.
commodations than heretofore, and will be
pleased to wait upon her numerous patrons
and friends. may27dlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
CdrlinriUe. Illinois.

On tht sth of March, 1867, Charles E. Glass
nominated as postmaster by the President,
and was rejected by the Senate on the 14th of the
sam month.
Mr.. Glass served three years in the army as a
private soldier and distinguished himself on many
occasions, particularly at the battle of Pttsburg
Landing. His health is now much impaired, the
result of disease contracted while in the service.
He is well known, and highly respected in the
neghborhood in which he lives.
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Ca,ToUton, Illinois.
1.-TWO soldiers rejected at this ofhce)

Two soldiers rejected at this ofice)
!. Fielding B. Roberts nominated as
postmaster March 25th, 1867, and rejected by the
Senate on the 2Sth of the same month.
Mr.. Roberts entered the army as private IN
the 6lst Illinois infantry, and served down to the
close of the war. He was twice severely woun-
ded was three months a prisoner at Anderson
willie, and many oeasions eomplimented
for his conduct by his superior officers. His health
is n ow much impaired, and his family large, and
an appointment of this nature could hardly have
been more worthily bestowed.
2. Jerome 3. Mutton nominated post
master April I'd, 1867, and was rejected by the
Senate on the 9th of April, 1867.
Col. Mutton served to the close of the war Us
colonel of the 61st Illinois infantry As soldier
he was active, vigilant, and brave; and it not
doubted if the office should be placed under his
care, that its duties would be most faithfully at
tended to.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Charleston, Illinois.

Vim. Jeffries, nominated by the President as
postmaster on the 18th FEBRUARY, 1857, and rejee-
ted on the I'd March following.
Lieutenant Jeffries entered the service as pri-
vate in the esd Illinois infantry, and was promo
ted to Heutenancy before the close of the war.
He fought gallantly in many battles, and accom-
panied General Sherman in his march from At
lanta to North Carolina. His personal characte,
is very high, and he was most cordially recon
mended for the Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Sign Of Painted Barrels.

Fresh fish received daily. Fresh Grapes,
Cocoa Nuts, Oranges and Lemons Potatoes,
Parsnips, Turnips, &c.
All goods delivered free of charge.
CoCKLEY & BARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
FOR SALE.

MR.. J. P. D0sTAL OFFERS HIS BUSINESS
lSl splaee for sale at q bargain. 1t is one Of
the best business locations in the city; is ON Hi
nois street, between Eagle and Washington SITS.
has front of 80 feet by $50 feet deep, to an al
ley. The buildings are in good order and would
new rent for $500 per year. Apply to II ..,f aca
A. +. CUTTER
mayI5dtf. ~ - Reai Estate Agent,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Go to the Best,

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad
dress [enclosing stamps the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Apprentice Wanted .

A good, steady, well educated boy, l6 to
1e years of age, is wanted at this Office as an
apprentice for term of three years. None
others need apply. r n = 1NtE rEga -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce Hon. Geo.
W. Peasants, as candidate for Judge of
the Sixth Judicial District, at the ensuing
election. - - - - may 5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Tyne Metal.

Old type in any quantity for sale at the
ARGUS office. Equal to Rabbit metal for all
mechanical purposes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Old NEWSPAPERS.

Old newspapers, tied up in packages of
one hundred, for sale at the ARGUS office for
SO cents a bundle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
roCAI ConUMM.
Ice Cream.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Odd Follows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. O. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at s o'clock P. Nj.
". I. NORRIS, n. G.
CHARLES ENGEL, r. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
H. G.. CONNOLLY.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUB
n lie, Rock Island, Ill. Soldiers Bounties OBJ
aimed Promptly. Office over the Post Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Bucyrus, Ohio.

Isaac z. Bryant, soldier, was nominated to
and rejected by the senate as postmaster, March
2, 1867.
During the first three months of the war Mr..
Bryant lost arm, and was thus incapaeitated
from further service in the army.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Fairburg, Illinois.

Moses Osman was nominated as postmaster by
the President on the 18th March, 1867, and rejec-
ted by the Senate.
Major osman gave up most fattering business
prospects in order to do service in defence of his
country, He captain of Co. in the 104th
Illinois infantry, and was brovetted maj or for
gallant conduct before the enemy. Personally he
is individual of the strctest integrity, and very
popular among his fellow citizens,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Woodstock, Illinois.

Orson Ii. Crandall was nominated by the Pres
ident postmaster Ist April, 1867, and rejected
by that body April g. 1867.
DR.. CrandaH served four years in the army dur
ing the late war surgeon of the 2lst regiment
Missouri volunteers, and acquired very high
reputation in that capacity. He was believed to
be well adapted for the performance of the duties
of this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Battle Greek. Michigan.

Edward Van Denmark was nominated to the
senate as postmaster at this place on the I'd of
March, 1867, and was the some day rejected.
Mr.. Van Denmark enlisted as private in "Mer-
rilrs Horse" in the fall Of 1851, and served with
credit to himself for his entire three years term
of enlistment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
NOMINATIONS OF SOLDIERS
MADE BY THE PRESIDENT
AND
REJECTED By THE UNITED
STATES SENATE.
Icontinued.l
Tfou. Ohio.

Samuel Mckee, who served his country faith
fully in the war for the Union, was nominated to
and rejected by the senate on the I'd of March
1867.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Muncie. Indiana.

VIM. A. Mcclellan nominated by the Pres
ikent on the I'd March, 1867, and rejected by the
senate.
Captain VIM. A. Mcclellan was gallant and
meritorious soldier, whose fortunes were identi-
cal with the glorious 8th Indiana infantry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
JefersonuiUe, Indiana.

James n. Patterson was appointed on the 3lst
October, 1857, and nominated by the President
14th March, 1867; rejected by the senate 18th
March, 1867.
Mr.. Patterson entered the service as first lieut.
enant in General Rousseau's regiment, and serv
ed gallantiy until loss of health obliged him to
resign.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Three Rirers. Michiqan.

Charles W. Fonda nominated as postmast-
or at this place to and rejected by the senate
on the I'd of March, 1857.
Mr. Fonda served in the army as adjutant of
the 18th Michigan infantry, and his record as
soldier is rreproaehable.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
IL Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois, on
the 27th day Of May, 1867.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Niles, Michigan.

William J. Edwards was nominated to and re-
jected by the senate on the I'd of March, 1867.
Mr.. Edwards enlisted as private in the 9th
Michigan infantry in August, 1861, and after be-
ing promoted for good conduct through the inter
venfng grades to q captaincy, was honorably mus
tered out of the service in the fail of 1865 with
bis regiment
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27

Andrew G.. Wood was appointed by the Presi-
dent I'd November, 1865. Nominated to the sem
ate I'd March, 1857, and rejected by that body
same day.
Capt. Wood entered the army private receiv-
ing promotion for gallant and meritorious SER
vices, he was mustered out as captain.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
Indiana

William D. Voss, nominated by the President
I'd March, 1867, but not acted upon by the thirty
ninth congress, was again nominated 5th April,
1857, to the fortieth congress, and rejected by
the senate 9th April, 1867. n
Mr.. Voss is a wounded soldier, incapacitated
from labor, and is also represented by prominent
citizens to be of unblemished moral character and
excellent requirements.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-27
st. Johns, Michigan.

Lieutenant Richard Baylis was appointed Oh
the goth of August, 1866, and rejected by the
senate on the 2Sth of March, 1857, as postmater
at st. Johns. . ases.
Lieutenant Baylis served with distinction in
the army, and was honorably mustered out for
wounds received in battle. He served for long
time npon the staff of Major General George A.
Custar, meeting with that officers entire appro-
baton. rI5