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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14
Fair EeEgeIrV.

rgPECIAL attention given 20 hfIlBg orders in this
~ beautiful art with neatuess and dispatch at
& be Jewery store or C. PLATT,
decI86Ttf, No Williams Block.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

House and Lot on Main St.,
For Sale.
Y WILL sell my House and Let and Green House
on reasonable terms. Possession given 1st Of
April. gan31-4tI Mrs n. E. STEWART
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

Ha.efed 3 HneeLton


s1R0PAeAT0Bs or GRAPE VINES AND OTHER
small Frults. Prices o. application
NaFs 1tsEfa
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

e,FFToE AT HIS RESIDENCE, Three doors East
L II n ehoub Hotel, william Street 81 10 sttend
% any calla-rown or Country laPr r2e'eIu-l
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14
25 70 bO Per Cent. CheaDer.

than any other Publishers.
All Life members Of the A. B. g. can reoeiv
their annuitios At the DspositaFy. U. PLATT,
june IA ,'6T-1 Dsposltary, D. G. B. 6.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14
VOL XIX.
Garnet TewelrY.

A FULL LINE OF SETH TRoMAs CLOCKS WILL
GA be found as C. PLATT7S,
Jan.2a'6s-tf Ne. g. Williams Block.
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EDUCATIONAL.
1866. OHIO 1868.
COLLHGRI
DEEAWARE, o.

SHARP & KINDS, PriaespaEs Con11ser-
eiaE Department.
s. +. Wy PrineipaE Chsrographso Dept.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

nICH SILVER PLATED, Breakfas and Dinner
~ Castors IN great variety may be found at No
8, Williams Block. Also extra bottles for Castors
in sets single.
feb22i67tf. c. PLATT.
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TeLearapIlie Depa1.tlllelst.

Loto8TLglJFttC LFGlyttE'tEFDoFtU8
In this Department tha Student is moi only
taught 70 receive and read by sound, but iR also
taught 20 adjust Instruments and BattsFiaa- de-
te0t Breaks, Escapes, make Reports, Etc.
TER MS:
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Fun Business Course for Life Scholarship in
ali branches including Business Pen
manship :. .-,'..........-........... $40 90
same 10 LAD adies.,......... ................ 20 90
FulI course TeleEraphing .-...... ........ 80 90
Teachers Course in Practical Penmanshp.. IS 90
Ornamental ............... -. ..,. .....- IS 90
Jan IL .'68-lY.
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ph B. Jackson, N. D., GabI 'el Grant, n. D ..
n Holden, u. D., F.e Smelling, N, D..
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siIVer E1lated Vac.

a LARGE assortment of goods in this line Of
~ new and beautiful patterns Of the best qlsa7-
ity, now opening and for sale ct ioWest cash
prices az No. 8. WILLIAMS BLOCK.
Nov g, 6Ttt
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

A NEW stock o. Garnet Sets Just received 8
"A Uan-2E6s-tfJ No. 3, Williams BLOCK.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-02-14

TlVERYBODY that knows, says: s. Thomas
~ EFans Jr., has the largest and finest selection
Of stoves ever brought g Delaware" Call and
see IL you don't believe it,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-05

&c AoaSistp jif,s.I,a 81 a a. { salR odI

LoNDoN, September ee1.---sJohn
Bright publishes 90 -6ay n3 long and
eloquent address to the voters Of the
c@y of Birningham.l He gives his
views on nearly all the great aues-
tlons at issue, and explains to his
constituents the defects of the late
reform bill. He reviews at large.
the question of suffrage, and repeats
his desire for such an extension, of
the franchise as viii call into exercise
more OF the, enlightened intelligence
OF the country. He denounces the
principles Of 4hree ee-cornered constitu
ences, as applied to Birmingham,
and he believes the ,disestablishment
and adisendowment Of the Irish
Churh would strengthen both the
cause Of Christianity aud the consti-
tuition or the country. He closes by
announcing himself as the champion
OF the principles above set forth, and
offers himself as a candidate for re-
election TO the House of Commons
at the approaching general election.
PARIS, September la banquet
was given to-day in honor OF M.
Pierre Magne, the Minister of
Finance. at Perigueux, his birth
place. M. Magne made an eloquent
and pacific speech. He declared
that peace would continue, because
Europe needed and the Emperor
desired it. France was strong enough
10 preserve peace and it was no ones
interest to break it. The declaration
OF the Minister was received with
most enthusiastic applause by the
assembled company.
LONDON, September 4.-The SIAN
dard combats the Times view of the
Chinese treaty, and says the treaty
puts eyes i'm the Chinese wall and
opens the way for Western civiliza-
tion in China.
LONDON, September 4.-Reverdy
johnson made his first speech at the
Sheffield cutters annual feast, saving
he came to this country as messenger
of peace.
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Commissioners s Sale.

r. N. Lewis us. NJ. J. Townsend, Admins
tratrix, ct al. ,
pursuance Of the decretal order of his
u Honor Chancellor Lesesne, June 27,
1868, I will sell, before the Court House, in
Columbia, on the FIRST MONDAY i'm Oc-
tober next, -a5tgg IL -.
All that tract Of LAND situate in Rich
land District, adjoining the city Of Column
bia, bounded North by Lower Boundary
street, East by Land formerly owned by
r.. N. Lewis. now by John Fielding and
John Davis; South by Lands Of the estate
Of B. F. Taylor, deceased; West by Land
OF DR.. Howe, contai ling acres, more
or less. ,H, III asr ,,.I73 y.1,i
TER1Is.-Enough cash to pay the debt of
S1,121.36, and interest, and the costs of
suit and sale; balance on q credit of one
and two years, secured by bond and mort
gage. Purchaser to pay for. papers.
stamps, &c. d. B. DESAUSSURE, !
Sept 6wS ..''-' C.E. R. d. l.
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Commissioners Sale,

me Theological Seminary Of the Evange-
heal Lutheran Church, OF South Carroll
ma and adjacent States, Go. Il. a. Bland
IN pursuance Of the decretal order. In the
Il above stated case, will sell, before the
Court House, in Columbia, on the FIRST
MONDAY in October next, :
All that lot Of LAND in Columbia.
bounded North on Plain street, East by
Land OF John ". Powell, South by Land
tending from Plain street to Court House
lot.
TERMs.-Cash sufficient to pay costs of
suit and sale, balance on credit Of one
and two years, secured by bond and mort
gage Of the premises. Purchaser to paw
for papers, stamps, &c.
D. B. DESAUSSURE,
Sept swS CE r. ID
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Commissioner Sale.

JACOB LEVIN, AUCTIONEER.
Lewis M. Gillem Us. James G.. Gibbes, Ad-
ministrator. Elizabeth G. Startling.
TN pursuance OF the decretal order, in
Il the above stated case, 1 will sell, before
the Court House, in Columbia, on the
FIRST MONDAY in October next,
All that lot Of LAND, in the city of Co.
lumbia, with the Buildings thereon,
bounded on the East by Richardson street,
on South by Lots of p. NJ. Johnson and
NJ. Hertzog, West by Lot belonging to
the heirs OF J. T. Fleming, and on the
North by Michael Welchs lot-the Lot
being one-quarter Of an acre, more or less.
TERMs.-Sufficien cash to pay one-third
of the debt and costs OF suit and sale.
Balance in one year, secured by bond and
mortgage. Purchaser to pay for papers,
stamps. dc: d. B. DESAUSSURE,
Sept swS c. +. II. d.
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Commissioners Sale.

F. W. McMaster, Administrator, cum test.
amer, vs. Alfred NJ. Hunt.
L N compliance with the decretal order, in
j. the above stated case, ] win sell, before
FIRST MONDAY in October next,
All that lot OF LAND situate in the city
OF Columbia, containing three. quarters OF
an acre, more or less, bounded on the
North by Lot of Joseph Randall, on the
East by Assembly street, South by Gervaig
street, and West by Lot Of Alfred NJ. Hunt.
credit Of one year, secured by bond with
personal security and mortgage of the
premises. Purchaser to pay. for papers,
stamps. &c. D. B. DESAUSSURE, Z
Sept swS G. E. r. d.
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FINANCIAL. AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, September 4-Noon.
Gold 437s. Flour 10@15c. lower.
Wheat 192c. lower. Corn 1c. lower.
Mess pork $3.50. Lard firm-steam
1915(0191a. Cotton u shade lower,
at 30. Freights dull.
. Z P. M.-Cotton heavy; sales $50
bales, at $4,000. Flour dull-State
69O@9. 40; Western 5.90@11.75;
Southern quiet; common to fair extra
8.6099.50. Wheat-Western new
red 2.18@2.20. Western corn LII
I.22M. Oats 70. Mess pork 28. 95.
Lard firmer, at 1871. Whiskey dull
bond 65. Money abundant, bnt de-
mand moderate-call 3(94 Sterling
9M. Gold more active and fluctuat-
ing-closed at A.. Border States
bonds more active and higher.
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Z
4rzBAETIMoRB, September zs--Gotton
dull and unchapged. Flour and
wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn
fdpn-white 1.20@I25; inferior /. 10
okla Oats dull end unchanged Rye
steady, at 35(940.-. 80. ..sfg
CINCINNATI, September 4,-Eioui
steady. Corn 96@98l Whiskey dull
65, Provisions firm and Quiet. Mess
pork %. Shoulders 1884; clear sides
III. Lard firm, at 18116. Ft,1i "a
CHARLESTON, September4-C Cotton
easier; sales 72 bales-rniddling %;
receipts of the week so; aalea COG:
stock 1,648. tc. -, M So
AUGUSTA, September 4.--Cotton
market quiet but sitter; sales 81
bales; receipts 25-middling 2716.
SAVANNAH, September 14.-Cotton
dull; sales go bales-middling 2S16;
receipts 139.
MOBILE, September 4.-Sales OF
cotton 60 bales; market dull--mid-
ding 26L; receipts of the week 96S.
New ORLEANS, September 4.-Cot-
ton quiet and stead J-mididiing II;
sales 210; receipts s7S. Cuba sugar
12(92O; Louisiana fair to prime 1917
@15%. Molasses nominal and dull.
Flour steady-superfine II; choice
11C912. Corn firm, at 1.O7L@1.12.
Bacon steady-shoulders Il; clear 18.
LIVERPOOL, September 3-Even-
ing.-Cotton closed quiet, at I'D.
decline-uplands 1919; Orleans IL 4
LONDON, September 4-3 P. M.
Consols 941s.
LIVERPOOL, September 4-3 P. M.
Cotton easier, but not quotably
lower; stock ahoat 672,000 bales;
whereof 30, 600 are American. Man
chester advices less favorable.
LIVERPOOL. September 4--Even-
ing.-Cotton easier, but not quotably
changed.
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2fSIEETUAFSe 5INTERyEEFIDN,sTFV F,Tt.s
RoPE. E.IThere is curious article in
the Moscow Gazette, in which That
Ionrna repEoaches the newspapers of
Western Europe. But more especially
those of London, for preseryin9
silence on the subject of the two re.
solutions adopted blythe Congress, of
the United States, demanding of the
executive. to, press upon the Porte
the cessity OF conceding the com
plete independence of Crete, and
calling upon the Government to use
its best efforts to obtain the free nayi-
cation of the Danube for all kinds of
vessels, whether of war or OF COM
MERGE, The Journal des De5dtS has
some caustic remarks upon this arti-
cle.o 1t does not See, it says, what
interest the Moscow Gazette can have
in eliciting on this subject tthe voice
of Europe" That voice has only
two things to say for tho moment; in
the first place, that the solutions in
question cannot but be very agreea-
BILE to Russia, seeing that they are
conceived in the sense of her policy
and in the next, that inasmuch as the
famous Monroe Doctrine, so much in
favor at Washington, protests against
any interference on the part of Eu-
rope In American affairs, it does not
seem very clear how tie Republic of
the United States can find any pre-
tence for meddling in the affairs of
Europe, and more especially for de-
manding the complete independence
of Crete.
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Commissioners Sale.

Carl Kopff and Jervey us. Thomas Sligh
and w. A. Sigh.
pursuance of the decretsl order, in the
Il above stated case, will sell, before the
Court House, in Columbia, on the FIRST
MONDAY in October next,
ALI that tract of LAND on the North
west prong OF Crane Creek, in Richland
District, containing IT'S acres of Land,
more or less, bounded on the North by
lands Of the said W. 81. Sigh, West by
Lands Of G. Boyle, on the East by Lands
OF 6. W. Smith, on the South by Lands of
John Swygert. 10 -.
OF suit and sale, balance on credit of one,
two and three years, secured by bond and
mortgage. Purchaser to pay for stamps,
papers, &c. D. D. DESAUSSURE,
Sept swS GER.
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GGfnaEni,ss,innSr's Sale

John Davis Us. NJ. j. Townsend, Admins.
a., ,,.- tratrix, et al.
4 N pursuance Of the decretal order, June
l. 27, 1868. in the above stated case. I will
sell, before the Court House, in Columbia,
on the FIRST MONDAY in October next,
AN that tract of LAND situate in Rich.
land District, containing 574 acres, more
or less, bounded ON the North by Land
belonging to the estate OF b. F. Taylor.
deceased; on the East by Land sold to s..
Townsend, by said Davis, formerly belong
ing. to estate of B. F. Taylor; on the South
by the South Carolina Railroad.
ALSO, '.-s
"A TRACT of III acres, adjoining the
above. bounded South by the South Caro-
lima Railroad Company, on tho East by
Land formerly of George Davis, on the
West by Tract above described.
The Tract first above described will be
sold for sufficient cash to- pay o note Of
$84 80, with interest from juno Is, 1868;
balance on credit Of one and two years.
The second Tract for cash enough to pay
costs of suit and sale, and one-haf the
balance of the debt and interest; balance
on q credit of one year. secured by bond
and mortgage. Purchaser to pay for
stamps, papers, DO.
u. Is. DESAUSSURE,
Sept 6sw3 @. E. r. d.
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Commissioners Sale.

Henry Davis vs. Moultrie Gibbes.
n pursuance of tho deoretal order, in the
il above stated case, will sell, before the
Court House, in Columbia, on the FIRST
MONDAY in October next,
All that PLANTATION In Richland Dis
trict, on Crane Creek, bounded North by
Lands Of Solomar Lorick and Harmon
Coon, East by Soloman Lorick, South by
Lorick; containing 500 acres more or less.
TERMs:-One-third cash, balance on q
credit of one and two years, secured by
bond and mortgage. Purchaser to pay for
papers, stamps, &c.
D. B. DEsAUssURE,
Sept sw3 c. .E. RID.
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Commissioners Sale.

Mary a. Dopgherty. Executrix, us. A. R.
Phillips. 'thf''" l..' q
TN pursuance of the decretal order, in
il the above stated case, [ will sell, before
the Court House, in Columbia, on the
FIRST MONDAY in October next, 'iE' yf-
All that lot of LAND situate in the CITY
of Columbia, containing 2 acres. more or
less, bounded on the Eastby Wayne street,
on the West by the other half of the same
square, on the North by Medium street, on
the South by Green street. ~
TERMs.--Sufficient cash to pay the ex-
penses Of suit and sale, balance on credit
OF twelve months, secured by bond and
mortgage. Purchaser to pay for papers,
stamps, &c. D. B. DESAUSSURE,,
Sept swS @. r. D.
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Among several acts just signed by
the Governor, and transmitted to the
Office of the Secretary of State, is
one entitled an act to amend the
charter of the city of New York,
which provides for the election of
Aldermen and assistant Aldermen,
and abolishes the Board of Council
men.
A despatch was received at Rio
Janeiro, on the 9Th ult., stating that
the United States steamer Wasp had
proceeded up the river to Asouncion,
to take on board Minister Washburne
and suite.
In consequence of noisy black
rabble obstructing the public high
ways in Chester last Saturday, ladies
were unable to attend Methodist
religious meeting.
A ship sailed from San Francisco
yesterday for Sitka, to take on board
the late employees of the Russian Fur
Company and troops, for transporta-
tion to st. Petersburg. This will close
the business of the Russians there.
The colored troops fought bravely
at Goldsboro, N. c., on Tuesday.
They committed various outrages
upon the citizens, one of whom was
knocked down and kicked in most
shameful manner in his own store.
William Homer. a gas-ftter, who
was injured by the explosion in the
United States Mint, at Philadelphia,
on Monday morning, died during the
night.
A resident of Brooklyn, New York,
has been fined $3.50 and sentenced to
three months in the penitentiary, for
raising false alarm of fire. {
The cars on the Knoxville and
Charleston Railroad reached Mary
vile, Tennessee, last week.
The negroes in New York are or
ganizing Seymour and Blair Clubs.
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The radical sheriff of Craven Coun-
ty. n. c., TOOK aiarge bundle Of Re-
publican campaign documents with
him during recent visit to the coun.
try, which he gave to colored man
for distribution among the brethen,
but who, as soon as the sherif's back
was turned, threw the precious bun
die in the mud, remarking that she
would not carry the carpet-bag trash
d-n step further. as he had been
fooled with it before
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Sale.

eJohn Il. JKinsler %. @. b. williamson and
- Charles a; Abel. 81 W. s',S
pursuance of the decretal order. In
i the above stated case, Twill selI. before
the C6nrt House, lin, Columbia, ON the
FIRST MONDAY in October, a. - -
t,;a Az that that tract Of dSL LAND in Richland Dis
trsot originally granted to 'Zaohsrieh Kirk If =
land and Alexander Kennedy, October 7.
l193, on Crane Greek, waters of Proad
River, and conveyed to @. b. Williamson
Dy u. 81. Ruff; situated partly in Fairfield
district but principally In Richland Dis
,u;tE5Ms.-Sufficient cash to pay costs OF
year, secured by bond and personal aecu-
fity and mortgage Of premises. Purchaser
10 Pay 1or papers, stamps, &c. M, ,,1
Sept sw8 n n R,D
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Auotdon Sales
AsSIGNEE'S SALE.

nN the FIRST. MONDAY in September.
vi will sell, at public auction, at the
store, on Assembly street, now occupied
by DENNIS McGUINNIS, all the STOCK
OF the said Dennis McGuinnis, consisting
of LIQUORS, ETC. III
All the DARKROOM FIXTURES and
FURNITURE.
Terms cash. Sale to commence at 10
o'clock. WILLIAM MCGUINNIS.
Aug % 10 ,Assionee.
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NEW SALO0M.

Gm, HAVING purchased the stock Of the
Hglate Mr.. Il. ZesterAeth, on Assembly
- street, l have re.opened his SALOON.
WI W Nfg Ya hS6a saS sDd Bss sh k
LAGER on draught. The public will please
give mo call. w. STIEGL1TZ.
V8-FREE LUECH~6a viii be served
from II to 1, Sept
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Particulars OF the Fall Of Fortress
Humntta, Paraguay.

LONDON, September 1.-The fol-
lowing particulars of the events pre-
ceding the evacuation of the fortress
of Humaita, by the Paraguayans, are
believed to be authentic: On the
10th of July, the Marquis de Caxias,
commander-in.c chief of the allied
forces, received information that the
Paraguayans were leaving the for
tress. He Immediately ordered an
advance, and q column of 16, 900 men
crossed the ditches, entered the
enemy's lines, and took possession
of redoubt. They were there max
ing preparations to occupy the rest
of the works, when the Paraguayan
troops opened o fire of musketry and
artillery, which had terrible effect
upon the allied column in its crowded
and rather disordered condition. The
Paraguayans then advanced on the
Brazilinns. jumping into the redoubt,
and attacking them with the bayonet,
in>the mean time keeping upa sharp
artillery fire on the column, which
had commenced to fall back. The
attacking party of allies were driven
from the redoubt, and the whole
column retired to its camp, having
suffered severely in killed, wounded
and prisoners. The lowest estimate
of their loss in this attack, places it
at 600 killed and wounded. Some
divisions were almost cut to pieces,
and large numbers of men were miss
ing. 49,
A few days later, the allies assault
ed Paraguayan fort in the Gran
Chaco. The attacking party was re-
ceived with heavy fire of artillery,
which created a panic among them,
and they commenced a retreat in dis
order. The Paraguayans left their
defences and pursued the retreating
troops with great vigor. The latter
again suffered heavy loss, especially
on their retreat, their wounded and
killed amounting to $50.
On the 25th of July, it was dis
covered that Humaita had at last
been actually evacuated. All the
heavy arms left in the place were dis
mounted and spiked, and some muni-
tions of war which could not easily
be moved through the forest were left
behind.
The garrison retired in good order,
and without interruption, to the new
positions on the Tebicuary. The
Notifications there, which Lopez has
been building for nearly year, are
believed to be impregnable, and the
communications with the interior are
secure. The Paraguay River has
been so obstructed, as to be mac
cessible to the iron-clads of the
allies.
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talaerapIis that his. deputisss,. 2, ,, are. :

talegraphs that hisad deputies arespre-
vented from serving process in
Lartie, Neis0h aud, Marion Countiess.,
Kentucky so Hei states that his posse
Twas eaptuTed Itak6n to mill robbed, |,
their fpspefs adestroyed, ana They
escaped With their liHes only bescsahse
they were special not regular officers.
They were taken to the nearest depot
and warned not to return. Meri-
| wether states that Thomas has no
mounted troops, and as process must
be served d'within two weeks to make
them TetnrnRble at the October term.
he asks immediate Instructions, The
matter was referred to the Secretary
of War, who replies that both Mar
shall and Gen. Thomas must be go
verned by the Attorney Generals
opinion to the United States Marshal
of Florida. Y, .re4- 1i
Schenck and Morgan will not meet,
to determine the September session,
until the 18th or 18th. Representa-
tive Kellogg. of Alabama, opposes
the session, because even Iif the bill
arming the militia could pass over
the veto, the arms could not be Gis-
tributed before the election. He
apprehends the session would do
more harm than good. The general
impression is that there will be no
session.
Rosencranz's document will be
published in New York, in the morn
ing.
LATER. Rosencranz's letter
to Gen. Lee commences: sFun of
solicitude for the future of our coun-
try, 1 come with my heart in nv
hand, to learn the condition, wishes
and intentions of the people of the
Southern States-especially to ascer-
tain the sentiments of that body of
brave, energetic and self-sacrifcing
men who. after sustaining the Confe-
derncy for four years, laid dowu their
arms and swore allegiance to the
United States-whose trusted and
beloved leader you have been" The
letter is quite long. Gen. Lees an
swer is also long, and as it would be
proclamation, we will not attempt q
condensation of his noble letter.
After Gen. Lees signature follows 80
leading Southern names.