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another man, white famed Seth BucnaAsn
ne told Seth 10 get his Boat oat Of Ia uag,
when he drew pistol and fired a. him, the
Dali entering the CABIN of the boat Elias vas
informed mat karpers Ferry was out OF Ia.
corporation linus. .
IRE PoRT.-rhe steamer keulebec, WIlsoS.
master, rom Baltimore hiss arrived; ALEC Ia.
steamer PhfadelphIa. FULL master, rrun1
Philadelphia.
SHIPMENTS OF CoAI.-From Rays Docxs
$50 tons, and from the Cumberland Ucmpany,
AS tons, TO day.
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ey-4F- "a
. 1EORD.-Suddenly. on the 18th instant. at a. M
JOHN n. FORD, ESQ.,, in the 66th year Of his
His friends and the members of the Association
Oldest Inhabitants are respectfully invited to Mt
tend his funeral from his late residence, No ~
Virginia avenue. between llth and 18th SITS. west,
on Tuesday, at O'Clock p. m.3 saeg esfttts.,
HARVEY. On the morning of the nth instant
JAMES S. HARVEY, in the 73d year of his age,
native Of Prince Gecrge g county, MARYLAND; for
sou,e years q resident Of Georgetown, and for the
last forty years citizen OF Washington He lived
. useful and upright life; his death was peaceful
HE friends and the friends Of the family are in
yited to attend the funeral services atSt Ao!
Church at IA n, 18th fnstant. 9s " s. -
sTEARN Onthe nth INST, ROBERT n, infant
aon Or VIM O. and Elizabeth j Stearn, aged II
months AndB days. tLtst-gt agSs sstsu+ 5ffa~A
The relatives and friends are invited to attend
his funeral, frouB the residence of Ais parents,
eecrgia syenns, between oh and 10th streets east,
"wednesday afternoon, al o'clockp m. sa -
Death has claimed. uur little Robby-
srss r Set his teaf Upon his brow: so
3 =. In the arms Of his dear Saviour, 500
! ~ He In eeplna sweetl} RlY.,,s E44f,.5e5
ast a4fsJ Phiiadelpbis apa pers please COPY / 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

cAMUEL WISE.
ClRPENTER AND BUILDER,
SAC r STREET, between 18th and 18th streatz.
CONTRACTORS EoR BUILDINGS. au5-3n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
CITY ITEMS.

CARS AULD GLARS look Amaist as weel's the
new, because he bought them ut Henning's One
Price Store, on the corner OF 9TH street and
Maryland avenue.
In SEVERE CASES Of lngrowing Nails, Bun
relieves the patient Of all pain during the
operation, after which the shoe can be worn
with comfort. DR.. White. Chiropodtst, 424
Pennsylvania avenue, between AZ and 9Th SITS.
consultation.
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AFFAIRS IN ALEyANDRIA-The Joprnal, O
Saturday, SAYS.

AFFAIRS IN ALExANDRIA,-The Joprndt, OF
Saturday, says:
Yesterday Sip Johnson, colored, was ar
rested by special officers Burnett and Edelin,,
on the complaint OF John II. Wilson, white.
charged with the larceny OF a pistol. 1t ap-
peared Oh examination before Justice Moore
that the pistol (which was recovered by the
ofEicers) had been taken from under the head OF
bed IN which Wilson was reclining, in bliss
ful ignorance OF Sip, who was creeping around
"steoling and giving odor." The justice re-
quired Sip to enter security for his appearance
before court to answer the charge.
The Gazette says: The registration OF voters
In this CITY closed for the present last evening,
and the Board of Registrars reepened their
books in the Fifth, or county district, this
morning. Less than one hundred names were
added to the list OF voters in the whole city
during the session of the Board just closed.
Another opportunity Will occur for registra-
ton previous to any election that may be held.
Justices Beach, M oore, and White were sum.
moned TO meet at the court. house this morning
to draw Jurors to serve during the session OF
the Circuit Court for this county, which COM
mences here on Monday, the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

POLLOK BUeINxes.-The whole number Of
ar,ests made on Saturday we re 70; the anop ut
OF nnes supposed, SsS!H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

THE HEALTH OF THE ClTY.-Washineton
this season IS extraordinary healthy. and not
withstanding the fears of the population, there
has been 0 epidemic as ct, and there are no
signs of one DR.. Dove, the Secretary Of the
Board Of Health, has received the reports Of
interments from nearly all the undertakers
which show about 100 deaths during the past
month, large majority being children
under five years OF age, OF summer complaint
their returns 10 the secretary OF the Board OF
Health have made themselves liable to a fine
and the secretary has been directed TO prose
cute them il the returns are not in by the 18th
instanf. -
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THE SCHEUTZEN FRsT-A Paying Institution.
We understand that the total amount OF money
received by the Schuetzen Verein during the
week was $4,000; and, after the committee
completed their lab0rs, 8 balance renamed to
TO be placed in bank as nucleus around
which 10 build up sufficient funds 10 be ap-
propriated to the purchase of the Park prop.
.erty, arrangements for which are now bel ny
made. p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

CRIMINAL CouRT. JU4p TxRM.-This morn.
Ing intthe Oriminsi Court. (Ohief Juatlce
Cartier, General Terry made q ehallease 70
the array OF the Grand Jury Of the March
term, on an indictmsnt against Cornelius
Campbell and John Godfrey for keeping
gaming houee, and Ii Was set Tor argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

White Shirts, $125a$1.5O; A. No. l Fine White
Shirt, $A5Oa$3; Good Gauze Undershirts, SO
cents; Fine Gauze tJndershirts. 81; Fine Lisle
Thread Undershirts, $50; Good Cotton Hall
Hose, 10, rs, 90, and IS cents per pair, Best
English Half Hose, SO cents per pair. At
Francs Gents Furnishing Store, 4A It'll st.,
between ID and e, three doors above Odd Fell
lows Hall. *EaN e4... L:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
TREAT SALE OF WATCHES

On the popular one price plan, giving every
patron handsome and reliable watck for The low
price of Ten Dollars without ga I'd to value aud
not to be paid for unless perfectly satisfactory
500 Solid Gold Hunting Watches 49,. $3.50 to $50
500 Magic Cased Gold Watches..-.... aU to 800
go Ladies Watches, Enamealed.-... 100 to SD
leo Cod Hunting Chron'r Matches go to $40
5000 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches $50 to 2so
1900 Gold Hunting Amer n Watches. 100 to go
oU Ellyer hunting Levers. 50 to 150
5O0 silver Hunting Duplexes. 75to 20
5000 Gold Ladies' Watches................ 81 TO 20
iS Masnsas sses 10 ,
80 900 Assorted Watches, all kinds -, Toto Is
Every patron obtains a Watch by TINS arrange
Went, costing but $40, while it may be worth $50.
: We wish 10 Immediately dispose OF the above
are placed in sealed envelopes. Holders as~ en-
titled to the articles named on their cert ifcates
upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether it be =
Watch worth $50, one worth less. The return
Of any Of our cert cates entities you to the article
named thereon, upon payment. Irrespective of ia
named ON any certificate, it will at once be seen
that this il lottery but straight forward leaif
innate transaction. which may be participated I'm
even By the most fastidious. A single certiticata
will be sent by mail. post paid, upen receipt Of -
cents, i've for @, eleven for 3d. thirty three II
premium for $40, enc hundred and most SO psrb
Watch for SIS; To Agents or others wishing EN-.
ployment this is rare opportunity 1t is iegifi-
nately conducted business. duly authorized by the
Government, and open to the most careful scrutiny
ivy as Address
WRIGHT BROS 20,
iss-:p I6I Broadway, New YORK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

THR JAIL.-There are to-day ninety nine
prisoners confined In Jail, all of whom are
males excepting fOur-two whites and two
blacks. The number is still increasing, and a
legal difficulty will prevent any trials until
the December term. The officers expect that
the building will be full before that term COM
menceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

A ONB SIDED MATCH.-In view OF report
that young man OF about -, residing near
the City Hall, is about to marry a young lady
Of some 40 summers residing near the Hook
and Ladder House, some youngsters waiting
on the City Hsll STEPS this morning, were
busily engaged in calculating it ne should
ever reach 4s years, If she would not double
her age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

DEATH OF AN OLD C1TIzHN.-Jas S. Harvey,
Esq, an old and much esteemed resident Of this
city, died 1T his residence on street, between
Attn and 5ih. yesterday morning about O'Clock,
was IN the 73d year OF his age, and for 70 any
years past has been member OF the firm of
Harvey, Clark Given, wood and coal deal
erected tAe building owned by Mayor WAL
ZACH, and now occupied 40 police headquar-
tiers. He was born In Prince George comfy.
young; AFTER residing there for some years he
moved 10 this city and has SINCE been IN es-
tened resident. About three months ago
MT Harvey was taken Ill with congestion Of
fne lungs, and since that time he has been
falling rapidly. Il The funeral will take place
to,morrow morning ct, 8 o'clock from st.
AIoysius church. and the remains w1lfbe In.
most respected member OF the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants, his funeral will, of course,
be attended BY that organization Ia q body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

/ AIARn or FfHI.4-About half past nine
O'Clock last eyenlug, "A alarm q ASs was
beurs, cauhea, bv the burninGl of Souss old
clsshesop fsss mofi OF shanty on f4thsafseet.
ccupfed By John Alien. The flames were
men were not needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

CONCEALED WEAPONS A man named Stan.
ley Tay Tor was on Saturday arraigned before
Justice Tucker upon the charge Of carrying
concealed weapon, and was fined $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
PIC MICS, EXCURSIONS, &c.

Ito, FOR BEtkERTiS'
FIRST GRAND PIC Mo of the MITf| II :
BASE BALL CLUB 10 be given al Beckerts "A
Garden, street, hctweeu 18th and l4tl ITS.
east, on Tt ESpAY, August Is, lS61. ~
Tickets, admitting Gentleman and La taskA
dies. 40 Cents
BY order OF tomiuiftep AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

VIOLATION OF THE LAVA woman named
Ellen Mageney. shop keeper, came before
Justice Gull on Saturday, charge with selling
without a license, and was fined $50. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

II . Pleasure
HE DANIEL BOONE CLUB hayin- recently
organized. will give grand PIC Mo ~ -
BECkERT'S GARDENS, on WEDNES- g.
DAY. An gust l4th. ~
The famous Holy Hill Band has been en- Nv
gagged for the occasion. For pleasure come 0n-
come all, Tickets. 30 Cents, admitting q gentle
man ana ladies.
Copmii,ee e Charles ". Towney. II. o. Lucas,
T. W. Pulaski. A. Bridget an sst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

SEC URlTY.-A colored girl named Martha
Butler came before ustIce Tucker yesterday,
charged by Ann Butler with having made
threats Of personal violence towards her. The
Justice required the accused to give security
70 keep the peace.
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DIED.

PxNNIHs can be had in any quantities at the
Star o6ace counter. -
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CONTEMPT OF COURT.-A man named Mich
ael Lenord was, on Saturday, committed to the
for six hours, for contempt OF Justice, by or
der Of Justice Walter. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

. Harmon MAsrxn's RsPoRr.-During the
month Of July, there arrives ~ tAis port two
fees for which were S2s6. Expenses OF the
office for the sayas time. Ei5O. Nett income, Sg6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

= Q G r RT
C0MPLINESThRY TESTIMONIAL
ME-. EDWIN JONES,
MFTXEROTT HALL
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
MONDAY EVENING, AuRus 18th
Tho Gra nd Piano used NJ these Concerts = ir na,
the celebrated ms nufsctory of Steiu~ay s. Sna,
New York.
Doors open at quarter past :. To co:nneace at :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

/. T8APH.ANcB MxxrIAas.-At i've O'clock
yesterday afternoon, large temperance NEST.
once, under the auspices OF Equal Dtvision,
Sons OF Temperance, Addresses were deliy-
cred by several able speakers. n ~ $ - - =
The Washington Temperance iSocisty held
their ueuai S1nd0y afteryoou meeting at the
Northern Liberty mArket-house, aad IL Ten
aperance Hal ~ the evening. 81 -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

THR WEATHER.-The thermometer to. DAY,
stood at Franklin's (the Optician's) store, on
the avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. as follows: at 9 o'clock q. m, rs deg;
at 10, 50 oeg: at II. IS deg: at IL, SIS deg: at
m, 81 deg at 2, 81 deg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

SANITARY Eight arrests were made by the
sanitary officers on Saturday, the fiues of
which amounted to as many dollars; two dead
horses and nine dead dogs were reported and
removed; diIapidated and dangerous brick
stable in an alley between Twenty First and
Twenty second streets, near Pennsylvania
avenue, was taken down and removed, accord.
ing to the report OF officer HARRIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

ENTERPRIsE.-Two gentlemen-one q Mr.
Cochrane. of this city. and the other q citizen
OF Ohio-have recs ntly purchased the cotton
factory at Harper's Ferry, from Mr.. A. H.
Herr, the miller in Georgetown, ID g., and in
flour mill. The price paid therefor was s. OO0:
and as it is also contemplated by these enter
prising gentlemen to erect an agricultural i'm
plement factory at the same place, an expend-
ltnre fully equal to The original amount paid
will De made before operations are fully com
menced. ALREADY twenty five men have been
put to work, and no efforts will be spared to
push forward the Improvements 10 a speedy
com pletion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

SARBArH SCHOOL CoNc1RT.-The children
OF the Sabbath school connected with the
monthly concert last evening IN the repaired
lecture room of that church. The exercises of
the occasion were made highly interesting 70
these present, az the children are thoroughly
drilled In singing, and perform their'p art we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
THE EVENING STAR,

- For "AuoTroa SALES" advertisements
ses fourth page OF to-day's STAR.
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NKwsPA.Kx SrArRMsrs = we tad the fol.
lowing II the New York Heraid. ia regard 70
sss dincnity between Jadge Fisher and Mr.
Judge Fisher suites that he did not -. the
Language attributed to him IN DIR. Bradley d
message, nd gives the following as the correc.
ver.ion Of the difncuity between Mr. Bradley
On the Sd Of July Judge EIsher. Il seems, had
beta obliged 10 make several rulings DARN 2
the trial ON that days which rritated nir. Rrsd.
ley 70 consider ah2e extent Wnen Judge Fish
or had snnounsed t6at the Court wonln take 3
recess till tho next Gay 40 had descended from
his bsAc1. he noticed Bradley standing near
Ssry mood a. Se sia feel 10
slightest ill-wtIl against Mr. Bradley. he re-
solved to speak 70 him civfliy as he passed.
The witness. st. Marie, had been on the stand.
He remarked to Mr.. Bradley that he under
stood st. Marie had been member Of Dela-
ware regiment in 1864. Mr.. Bradley replied in
enrlsy manner that he did not care what he
but he did want to know why Judge Fisher
had 90 often attempted to insult him " bile
sitting On the bench. Judge Fisher disclatmed
any any sncn Intention: and informed Mr. Bradley
but such as were friendly. Mr.. Bradley
reiterated his charge, and said teat he won Ia
hold Judge Fisher res ponsihle for his actions,
And said he was an old man, but ii Judge
Fisher was not sick he would thrash him.
The Judge then becoming some what excited
also said that his sickness need not offer an
OuetdCics anu sukge6teO tQdt MT. bradley
should consider his u odge Fisher'sl ilEhealth
"a an OBJECT TO Mr.. Bradley age. and that they
both step outside the building. Mr. Bradley
did not accept the invitation. but grew more
and more excited. Judge Fisher then said to
him, CHOW, Mr.. Bradley. you know where
live You were out to see me last night.
Call on me and we will talk this matter
over and settle it satisfactorily" At that time
the interference of Deputy Marshal Phillips
and other officers of the court pre- vented Judge
Fisher and the two Bradleys from coming into
collision. The Judge has waited from that
day to this. supposinE that when cooler
thoughts came Mr.. Bradley would come TO
him and apologize tor his rudeness and mis-
conduct, which apology, If 1t had been offered,
would with all charity have been accepted
But having waited for more than a month
without any acknowledgement Of error on the
part OF Bradley. the Judge deemed it due to
the dignity OF the court that proper punish
ment should be imposed on the offending at
torney
1t is not the purpose OF Judge Fisher to take
any notice whatever Of the challenge sent to
him, nor would he, it is stated. accept chal-
ieDEe from any person. He intends. it is said,
to continue in the path OF duty, without per-
hitting his actions to be in the least inf uen ced
by the movements of Mr.. Bradley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

SUDDEN DEATH.-Ihs friends OF Mr.. John
N. Ford were panied to learn Of his sudden
death, which occurred At his residence, on the
corner OF Eleventh street and Virginia avenue.
Yesterday morning at halt past ven O'Clock.
Mr.. Ford was at his desk at the Patent Office
on Saturday. apparently in his usual health,
but about twelve o'clock, while converslng
with friend, his voice suddenly weakened,
and he became speechless and unconscious. in
which condition he remained till death ensued
at the hour stated. His disease was para
1ysis, and from the time of his attack but little
ply sicians. The deceased was sixty tour years
OF age, and the greater portion Of his life was
engaged in conducting the carpenters trade in
this city. In 1850 he received an appointment
under the Government from President Taylor,
and had held ON Ice without intermission since
that time. Mr.. Ford possessed the esteem OF
all with whom he was acquainted. He was
memb Der Of the association OF Oldest Inhabit.
ants, which body will attend his funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

DROF KREIS' DANCING ACADEMY, Penn.
Il ave., opposite Metropolitan Hotel Tuesday
and Friday evenings, from to 10 o'clock. The hall
can be rented for meetings, &c. my l0-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

FUNKRAL-The funeral OF the venerable Jno
Coburn, took place yesterday afternoon from
Foundry n. +. Church, Of " hich deceased was
an active member. The cohcourse Of people on
were deposited in the Congressional Burying
Ground. The funeral services were conducted
in an impressive manner by the pastor of the
church, Rev. j. p. Brown. Mr.. Ooburn, at
his decease, was seventy lone years of age. He
leaves wife and several sons and Daughters
to mourn their loss. 44i.Jrsss' -. 49, E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

GOLD DISCOVERY IN FAIRFAX COUNTY,
VA.-Mr. Ohas A. Arundel yesterday brought
into this city and exhibited specimens OF gold
found on his farm, which 10 located on South
Run. about ten miles south OF Burke's Staten,
on the Orange and Alexandria railroad. The
Jumps were about the size Of . pin . head, and
on being tested were found to be pure gold-so
pure, indeed, as to have the appearance Of
having gone through the refining process.
The sample brought here-about thirty cents
worth-was washed out OF single handful of
earth, which indicates that the diggings are
rich and valuable.-Ale<. Gazette. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12

On the popular one price plan, giving. every
patron handsome and reliable watch forthe low
nrice of Ten Dollars without regard to xalne aud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-07

Tie Municipal Election IL Alexandria Va.
Yesterday, in. the Senate, Mr. Wilson intro
duccd the following, which was ordered to he
printed.
Joint resolution declaring The municipal Offices
of Alexandria, Va, TO be vacated.
Whereas, the persons holding the municipal
Offices Of Alexandria, Virginia, have refused to
obey and execute the laws Of the United
States: Therefore,
Eeireso7rc3, dc. That the municipal Offices
Of the city OF Alexandria, Virginia: are hereby
declared to be vacated, and the persons exer
csing the authority of sad Offices are forbidden
to hold or exercise the authority OF the same ::
and any person who shall attempt to hold any
Of said Offices, Or to exercise the authority Of
the same, shall, on conviction, be imprisoned
not less than one year, and pay fine of not
less than one thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-07

THE TWO VIRe1NIAs The following is the
response of est Virginia to the proposition Of
this State for restoration ofunity, Or a just dis
tribution of the joint debt:
!. Resozred By the Legislature Of West Virgil
MA That the people Of this State are unalter-
ably opposed to re- union of this State with the
State of Virginia, and will not entertain any
proposition looking to that end
9 That so soon as the suit Of Virgiuia against
this State, now pending in the Supreme Court
ofthe United States to recoveriurisdiction over
the counties OF Berkeley and Jefferson, has been
finally disposed Of, the Governor OF this State
appoint three Commissioners on the part Of this
State, to treat with the Commissioners appoint
ed by the State of Virginia, upon the adjust
mentof the public debt of said State, as provid
ed in section IL of san ordinance to provide for
the formation of new State" adopted by a con-
vention ofthe people of Virginia, on the, 10th
day Of August, 1861, and in section eight Of artl-
Gle VIII, Of the Constitution of West Virginia,
and report their action to the Governor, to be by
him communicated to the Legislature OF this
State, for their approval Or disapproval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-07
Con Sherman on ''Horse ProWllur.n

We have been furnished, says the Selma
(Alabama) Times with Il copy of the following
letter from General Sherman in reply to Con.
fedcra,e clergyman asking to have his horse
restored to him
=" ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. Ii, lS6i,
Rev. -, Confederate Army: ....
DEAR SIR: Your letter OF September IA, is
received 1approach question involving the
title of horse with great diHidence, for The
laws OF war, that mysterious code Of which we
talk so much but know so little, are renarka-
bly, silent on the ''horse.' He is beast so
tempting to the soldier, TO him of wild cavalry,
the fancy artillery, or the patient infantry, that
I find more difficulty in recovering worthless.
spawned beast than in paying million of
''greenbacks, so that I tear | must reduce
your claim to one Of finance, and refer you to
the great Board of Claims in Washington.
That may reach your case by the time your
graudchild becomes Il t-grandiather. Prl-
vately, [ think it was 4 shabby thing in the
scamp OF the 3lst Missouri who took your
horse and the colonel or his brigadier should
have returned him but cannot afford 10 I'M
dertake TO make good the sins OF omission OF
my own colonies and brigadiers, much less OF
those OF former generation. hen this
cruel war is over, and peace one: more gives
you "a parish, | will promise, if near you, to
procure, out Of one Of Uncle Sam 5 corrals, u
beast that will replace the one taken from you
SO wrongfully. But now It's impossible ; we
have big journey before US, and will need all
we have, and [ fear, more too; so look out
when the Yanks are about, and hide your
beasts, for my experience is that all soldiers
are very careless in search for title. know
Gen. Hardee will confirm this my advice,
Wish great respect, yours truly,
WM T. SHERMAN, Mai Gen.