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WALL PAPER.-Thc Furniture estab-
lishment Of DAUGHERTY Il GLASS, have
in store fine assortment Of Wall Pa
J,srs, Borders, &c, and with little coax
ing, you can get the i" old man to put
it on for you. Try him. There is not
hardly house in town, that does not
want more or less papering, and the ex-
cuse is, that is so hard to get any one
to put it on properly.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

re- The Waterbury Conn. american
approves President Johnson's veto of the
copper bill, but does not like the "di
dactic manner in which he does it 1t
was rough. The editor of the american
is brother Of the sulky urchin, who
" didn't care anything about the bread
and butter but it was the way the old hag
spread it p Connecticut Register.
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~ sS- Phe publishers of "Our Young Folks
Messrs. Fields, Osgoed & CO.. of Boston, an
nounce their Willingness 10 send four num-
bers Of their Magazine, from January to April
OF this year, as specimens, to aay person who
will send them their address.
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LF- Attention is directed to the Sheriff
advertisement Sale, of valuable Lands
for sale in Crawford County, in our pa
per. Some of the best bottom lands in
the State, will be offered for sale.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30
VAN BUREN, FERRY
LARGE FOUR-HORS FERRY BOAT
u. S. Mail Stage Route,

~ ~ 'o'' Wv ''S"Si
VTNlIE well known and long established Fer
l. nv at VAN buren,. Arkansas. is now
under the charge of the subscriber. The Pro-
prictors having recently put on a NeH Four
Horse Boat and with careful and experience
cd Ferrymcn, they feel confident that they
can give universal satisfaction to the travel
ing public Their aim will be to meet the In
crcasing demands Of the large emigrant tray.
el to and from Texas.
The st. Louis and Sherman, Texas L. s.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which Is 4
good guarantee that it Is the shortest as well
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day and no detention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for Stock and Sheds
for the accommodation of travellers are being
built on both Sides of the river and no pains
will be spared to accommodate the public. We
shall strive 10 continue to make this the popu-
lar route to and from Missouri and Texas.
n. B.--FeTy accounts must DC settled
monthiy--no deridtion from this rule.
II. c. HAYMAN, Superintendent.
Van Buren,, Ar. 1868. II
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Law of Humanity, In relation to social
evils An Essay for Young Men, on Phys
ogical Errors and Abuses. incident TO Youth
and Early Manhood with the humane view of
treatment and cure. Sent in sealed letter en-
velopcs, free Of charge. Address Dr.J Skill
LIN HOUGlITON. Howard Association
Philadelphia, Pa aug.9--l,
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RIVER NEWS.
" The river rises and falls every few days
With plenty of water. ... Iu' Boz

18th plenty of water. I,1u' %
.Y .i...u... j. . L-n
.l.hat ARRIVED.
acknowledgements, Little Rock.
Tuesday-Cora ), Cincinnati.
Wsdnesday--van Buren,, Little Rock.
Friday--American.
Sunday-yan Buren,. '.
Argonaut No, 2, Cincinnati.
DEPARTED. -#.s.
Tuesday Economist, Little Rock.
Wedncsday-Van Buren,,
Thursday-Cora 3, Cincinnati.
Saturday-American. Little Rock.
Monday-Van Buren,. 4"
Argonaut No. 2, Cincinnati.
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-S~
FOUND |!

In this city on Friday last bunch of
KEYS, Of various sizes, and of no doubt,
valuable to the owner They can be had
1this OFFICE on paying for this notice.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

Iy OF three applicants for the post
Office at Dubuque, one claims it because
his wife is cousin of Grant, another
says he can ego him two nieces better
and the third wants it because he is tan
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

IS- The prisoners confined in the Jail
= this place, op Saturday night last hnrnt
= hole through the floor, and all of them
Cane very near making their escape.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

Er' The popular Economist, was in
on time yesterday and returns to-day.
She is neat, trim boat and her officers
ase gentlemen.
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FOR SALE,

MORE than One Hundred Lots, in the
town Of Van Buren,, and number OF
Valuable Farms in Crawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
lea, q 6 Agent for the owners,
feb l6, '69-4m
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He LIKES I'M brooks Of the House
in the Arkansas Legislature reminds US,
in his efforts to get something +" fat, " Of
the Arkansian in Kentucky, during the
war. At the hospitable table of kind
lady who was giving the boys break
fast he had eaten about twenty ofh de-
licious buiscuits, when the hostess said
to him gently you seem fond of buis
cult" Yes, said he, reaching for another,
" likes 'um as well as anybody you ever
saw-dnd gifts I'm as acknowledgements
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

fg- State Scrip is looking up. 1t is
quoted at Little Rock, at S0aS5c.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

EF" The Americans in Germany want
Mrs Lincoln to come home. The Ameri-
cans in America don't.
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All of which selected With especial care
for this market, Having bought these Goods
for cash, greatly below the market value. am
enabled to sell them below the market prices
in this part OF Arkansas.
Thanking my numerous friends and custo-
mcrs for their Kind and liberal patronage
with which they have favored me in the past,
I respectfully solicit continuance of the
same, and shall always esteem il a great pleas
ure to show goods and aim to study the inter
ests of my customers as well as my own.
al Goods marked out in plain figures,
al L0cea Prices enabling those who
cannot come personally, to buy through
their children and servants, as cheap as
they pould themselves.
| also call particular attention to large
consignment Of
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HANGING OF TATUM Yesterday the
execution of Major Tatum, for the muir.
der of Rev H. j. Merrill, six miles above
this city, on the opposite side ofthe river,
on Sunday morning, January 81, took
ploce west of the penitentiary. About
1000 people witnessed the hanging, a
large proportion being ofthe colored ele-
ment The scaffold was erected in the
old brick yard, on a small hill, where a
fine view of the surrounding country is
obtained
Fifteen minutes before one o'clock Ia
tum appeared on the ground, in close
carried, accompanied by Rev. John Pey-
ton, (colored,) his spiritual adviser, and
one or two others. Driving to the foot
of the steps leading to the scaffoli the
parties descended from the carriage.
The appearance Of the accused as he adj
vanced up the steps, was not SO hardened
as when we last saw him at the court
room. A tremulous agitation, slight
quivering of the lips, and an exclamation
Of "Oh, Lord" was observed as he as
cended to the platform, but his step was
quite steady, considering the circum-
stances. He mounted to its top without
any assistance, where a fervent prayer
was offered by John Peyton. After
whico he spoke to the crowd in con-
fused and partially unintelligible manner.
X
After he had finished speaking, Colon.
ell Oliver, the sheriff, read the sentence Of
the court, fastened a cap over his face,
tied and adjusted the rope around his
neck. Tatum exclaimed, Lord be mer-
ciful," the drop, at 80 seconds to one o.
clock, fell, and his soul was ushered into
eternity His neck was broken by the
fall He struggled very little-gave oc-
casonal jerks and twists of the body,
breathing very heavily for a few minutes,
when he hung perfectly lifeless. After
he had been hanging Is minutes, DIR.
Stark, made an examination of the body,
pronounced it dead, and in twenty min
utes from the time the drop fell his body
,reo 10 worod to tho ground and deposited
in the coffin prepared for its reception.
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Van Buren, City Scrip,
NOTICE.
COUNCIL Room. CnY or VAN BUREN,
February lat 1860, q ...# {

NVUNtIL NOON, VII OF M UVKENI
February lst 1859. fHr
4 H. persons having or holding Van Buren,
"a City Scrip, issued prior to the lst day OF
January, ls66. are hereby notified to present
the same to the City Recorder Of the City Of
Van Buren,. on or before the lst day OF April
1869, for registration And they are hereby
further notified, that if such City Scripts not
presented TO the City Recorder for registra-
ton, on or before the lst day OF April, 1869,
that the same viii be by the City Council dc.
clared forever barred the statute of Limitation
will not thereafter be paid. or recoded IN pay
ment OF city taxes, or for any other debt due
to said city.
JOHN I, LYTTLE,
st- Mayor Of City Of Van Buren,.
oEo. r. wHrry, City Recorder. ,.-.
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- Never dress beyond your ability,
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s.RB- Capt. p. Nay and Jno. Nea'e, ''Ifh O.
Ston & Co.. are our Agents at Liiiie RocE
ney ell receive subscriptions for he Press.
ht6- S. NJ Pettiayiu & Co. in Nsu York and
Boston, are authorized TO rses're adrsrs's."ggor
he Press, in those cities.
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30
Stoves and Tin Ware.

Stoves and Tin Ware,
lust received which is to be sold at st. Louis
wholesale prices, with freight added
The highest market price paid for COT
TON, HIDES, BUTTER, EGGS. and
all merchantable country produce.
Respectfully, -
N. T. CORNELIUS.
:. Van Buren,, Oct. 20, 1858. f.fr .....
The Van Buren press., 1869-03-30

The Republican politicians are again
getting excited over the political situa-
ton at Washington, They denounce
Grants position on the Tenure Of Office
law as factious and dictatorial, as well as
disrespectful to the Senate. Several who
are in favor of repeal have written to
Senators against being bullied into re
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

for higher degree Of judicious frmness t

for higher degree Of judicious irmness than
could be easily obtained.
The charge Of ignorance is serious one, and
deserves careful consideration. 1t is perhap.
true that jGries seldom embody the highest IN
telligence Of the community from which they are
chosen. In this State they are composed in gen
errl Of the middle class, farmers, mechanics, and
merchants men Il common sense rather than OF
broad culture, and none the worse for that They
nave commonly no special acquaintance with Ia"
and are not expected to have. They can be IN
structed By the court all points Of positive law,
and are less h.mpered by the many inhritesmal
points which emb,rra.s the mind OF lawyer.
They reach substantial justice sooner ty
reason Of their very ignorance Of legal
teohnicalities \ better acquaintance with law
on the part Of juries, might often be an i'm
proyement, but a jury made up Of lawyers
would not have the confidence Of the commu-
nity. It is Of course desirable that the iuries
should emboiy the highest degree of general intel
ligence and integrity compatible with their just
distribution Throughout; the community which
they rcpr,-eut. The laws under which they are
selected, IN TINS State certainly, and We suppose
in other States render thi. result eminenty fess-
IDLE Th,t it not oftener obtained is due to
the careless manner in which they are enforced.
But such defect SHOULD not bear .gainst the =ys-
ten. The trouble is tina, some Of 1t. details are
often badly managed A more vivid perception
appears to be needed, both by those who empanel
and By those who compose jurie., q the great
and solemn responsibility which the system in
poses upon the citizen. This i. certainly indis
pensable to its liShest success,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

TRE WEEKLT FREE Pass contains every week,
the latest news, Local and State News. Correspond
ence, Editorials, choice selected Miscellany, tales,
sketches, poetry, &C Market Reports Ne~ York
and Boston stock and General Markets Cambridge
Cattle Market st, Adams Butter Market &c ar
tcles on Agricultural tcpic- and every thing gong
10 make up q vALUs Bile FAeILT PAPER II il lIlA'-
ed on large 35-coluInn sheet, and contains more
reading matter than any paper in this part oil the
country.
For 81 cash we Will send the FREE Pass and the
Riverside Magazine or Our Yoan= Folks one
year.
Por 1850 cash, we well send the FREE Press and
The Country Gentleman, one year.
Por t4.5o cash. we viii send the FREE PREss and
Putnam. Monthly, or the Atlantic Monthly, or
the Gals1ys one year.
For a cash. We will send the FEEE Pass and Har-
per's Monthly or Harper's Weekly, or HarpeT's
Bazaar.
Address al orders %
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
EURLrSsroS, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

Title, are deceptive. Ike many other .u1u-
ris', they .re open go many frauds. More than
one American ma.ien has found that her
d" noble 90 husband was peuriess ai7enturer,
without title orcaaracier. And nov here is s
Lord Hubert Aiasiey, g the British Teera-e.
who has been winning The hsrd of a New York
belle, giving gorgeous dgefEcr' in honor If his
engagement, i--umg beautiful Invitations TO the
welding, &c. But some 4 those asdlfa- sseD-
tics have been looking over The boots. On herald
~ sni every volume that might throw light upon
lord Hubert Aiusley's record. SID, a.ss, the
name of Ainslcy doe not appear. Such are the
vicissiiules Of life. Young ladies matrim1uialy
inclined VII DO well 90 take nothing less tasu
d" prince These characters being better SHOWN
are less liable 20 De couuier;e.,ei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The largest balloon Of which we have any re-
cori has lately besn constructed in Paris. with
the object q giving birds eve view Of the city
from a height Of .s4 fret The balloon contains
2lp.N0 cubic fret Of gas. and is capable Of
eierating "A weight Of over 1900 pounds. This
enormous balloon requires an immense amour;
Of chemicals to furnish the pure hydrogen gas
required. One hundred barrels. each containing
los pounds II dilute sulphuric acid are used
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The sixth annual re union q Vermont one,
viii be held n Mout. elier, on Thursday me = ?
day Of Novem1er mex. The members Of ll5
S.c'ety ami all Verm % ofH ers Z army -
navy arr cord iy invited 10 attend The gs-l
business meeting val be held at the oo1-'
House ~ lJo'clocE v. The GRAFTON Will T,
delivered by Geo am ". Grou-. Al "
HI Of the Hou.e Of representatives. drrips y, n
evening. Supper AZ precisely 10 o,elocs, r -
It is hoped ihi' me memoers OF the So 4.
will generally arcld This meeting, that ih'
question Of place for holding its gatherings rs.
be sat'lei
Col SAMUEL T. PINGREE. Presiden'-
Maj. JOSIAH CIRCUIT, I'D
Maj J. A SALISBURY, Executive 'o"-
Capt T. {. SMITH,
G. G. BESEDIcT, Corresponding Secretary
J. ;. PIX. Recording Secretary. -,
Montpelier, Oct. /, l'os-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The Nes York Republican State Committee
appear to care very little about the wishes e
those whom they nominate as candidates. The
nomination Of Curtis, made without his consent,
was, We suppose, practically arranged by the
committee. With the fact Of be decliua' in
view, this body have now put Horace Greeley
upon the ticket. With Dis espresso! wishes
with regard to the use Of his name flr ltli,e be-
fore their eyes, this action Stems az least i,t,e
singular. The committee might now try Horauo
Seymour, or George Francis Train. Either q
these men would undoubtedly 90 stick Weare
glad. however, to learn that Gen. Sirel has con-
cluiel to allow his name TO head the ticket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The Honorable Horatio Seymour has been in
trevieFed and has exercised his ingenuity in con
oesiing his opinions on various topics Of public
interest. He knows nothing about finance,
nothing about negro suffrage, nothing about the
Cuban question. He did say, however. that he
would not accept another nomination as Presi-
dent, from which we ufer that he would sccept
the first nomination for President that happened
70 be At his DISPOSAL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

". Bras-eur de Bourbourg the eminent French
Hrchaoloci-t, mas come to the conclusion that the
MYTHS 4 the Old Mexican gods ami heroes are
no, onl iatima'eiy rela-ei to those Of China,
Indi,. lcyl p. Per-. rni Greece, but also ante
rior 20 hem that the civilization Of the western
hem here j. not borrowe! from the eastern he
misfhere, but that, Oh the contrary, America is
the mother of Asia; that the con 'iuent which We
have been accustomed to csll tire New worl is
not merely the oldest physica'y. IS g,oios'-t-
had already taught US to suspect, bur 'l-o the
oldest ethnologicslly and in every wv The
cradle Of the human race.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

LAHouLE CouSTY IrENs The Lamoile Riv-
or MAS higher Iueslay than it has been since
1880, and 4 inches higher than last soriDy
The damage to crops through the valley viii not
he less than ten thousand dollars. Nearly aU
the corn IS washed away VIVA, remains Is
5igei ia bushes ami coyes and will be n.,.ly
worthless several mills have been sweut arsv
aud small BRIGGS without number. leaving the
roads impossible At Clm5ridgeboro The water
wa- two feet deep It the lower end Of ths village
sui boating vs. carried on nearly the entire
length OF the street Ho.t Of the cellars we're
dllel with water making II a cold water village.
William u scott Is setting up one II Hsdley's
eugnes in his shop at Cambridge.
\ saw mill belonging to the estate Of Jesse
sear-; the underpining Of D. C. Griswold's
carriage shop portion Of the dam Of H
Saforl-s grist mill, and an old wooden factory At
Jeffrrsonyii!e we're swept away by the recent
high wafer
c B. Wait S repairing his hotel AZ Cam
bridge, aud ~hel completed it will he NE Of the
best patlir houses in the Lamoille Valley
B. T. H4Asy had fifteen head Of cattle " %
down Oh a bridge AT WaIersiIe village, Monday
last. several q which passed. over two dams.
and all with one exception were rescued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The following figures give good liza Of the
relative amount of telegrsphing done by the
leading nations Of the world 1t will be seen
that in the United States the wires are used far
more extensively than in any other country:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The Secretary Of the Treasury, in addition to
his purchase Of bonds for the sinking fund, is
gradually releeming some Of the three per cent.
certificates cut Of the currency reserve in his
hands for that purpose. Since the 9th Of sep
TENDER three millions and a hall Of these certi6-
Gates have been redeemed. Contrary TO an as
sertion in some quarters, their redemption
does no.aid 10 the amount Of currency adoat,
tecsuse II mply substitutes legal tender notes
fur The tlrp,- per cent notes TO be used by the
banks. fh' Secretary viii withdraw the green
backs u-ei CT % the reserve a. soon rs bis in
crca-e u th, currency balance enables him 10 10
30. The rrs,ree Of $50 .019. 900 in greenbscss
cen he use; only TO redeem per cent certif-
ot'e-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The European mails by the las: steamer bring
Us the text Of Father Hyacinthe's letter, an.
nouncing his withdrawal from the communion
Of the Roman Catholic Church The telegrsphic
abstrsc, hardly did justice to this PAPER. It is
in every respect remarkable one, -ot less for
the holiness Of its tone. than for the ofv consc-
entiousao-s which evidently inspired it. After
thankiI The General Of the Order. = nom the
letter is al iressei - Tor special avor and
encouragement in the past, and the yrope for
many masks Of kindness ami respect. The Car
melite priest explains the reasons for the step
which he has taken. He says that under the
Influence # an intrigue at Rome. the conduct Of
his superior toward him has wholly changed
He nos forbds what be once recommended.
blames what he once encouraged Father Hya-
ciuthe id not hesitate an instant when he per-
cei'ed he change. His words deserve to he
writtea m letters Of gold - could not, 8" says
he. - reascend the pulpit Of Notre Dame with
language perverted by command or murilatsi
by retieeuce l should not te worthy Of my
auditory, Of my bishop, Of my conscience, or Of
my God, could consent to enact such part
before them" These be brave words. They
are the sentiments Of soul in which obedi-
ence to conscience is stronger than obedience to
man Of q soul thst seeks its light and it.
consolation from on high. Father Hyscinthe
continues, that in Withdrawing from the
convent he violates no monsstic vows. Thes. be
took within the limits Of honesty Of conscience.
and subject to that higher law Of justice and
liberty which is the proper law Of the Christian.
In the exercise of that liberty he entered the
cloister. Now, when he is offered chains for
that liberty, duty prescribes but one course for
him.
The priest then passes to the general condition
Of the church throughout the world The pre-
sent moment is solemn one. The Church i.
passing through crisis-one Of the most violent.
obscure, and decisive Of it's eIistance here below
At such a moment when sn Gcumenicsl Council.
the first in three hundred years, is declared
necessary, no faithful preacher can consent to
be silent. Father Hyscinthe, therefore. pro-
tests, " as Christian and priest, against those
which threaten to change the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

Tue reu.a' = Geo. WH Curtis 20 le,i The
Republics t.ckc, in New lork .' unfortunate
in every v'ew,f ,aec-.- Il.spersaua. popular
ityw.u.I probably have ensured his own election
AMI that Il the ticket This would have given
the Empire state capable and homes, official
His acceptance Of this office would have proved
the way Tor him TO higher ani better stations Il
public Importance He isa man whom the peo-
PIE would be glad TO honor. I. Va. however,
a serious mistake % nominate Curtis without
consulting him beforehand His withdrawal
c5mpsls s. change o. .ealer- ia the enemies front
which is always 70 De- regretted Ia this case We
hope 40 bal results viii follow. Gen. John
Robinson, who Wss suggested as Mr. Curtis sue
cessJr 70 the ticket, has refused the use C bis
name. 4 strong edor- viii be- usi5 g. have
Curtis reconsider his decision, and II IL 0e ul-
successful. Gen. Sic-l VII be triei sgl.n. Our
friends ID New orh are !, ing 20 make seoi
Ugh, this fall. tl. they vail need 81. their forces.
Tie Democrats rr1fe-, 20 be hore.ll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15

The Cuban Republicans in this country bit
terry reproach our Government FIR IL course to-
war; the Euierpe, the Spanish merchan'mtn
with The ornaments for tie ncw Spanish gun
ioa:s. twill be remembered that the Euterpe
vas detained by the e. s Marshal, bat va
afterwards released by order e Secretary Fish.
The Department, however, declined 20 send
convoy with her. sd decided tia, she must sal
ST her own risk Then. y TTi5la, publishes,
probably by authority. the views Of the Presilen;
and the administration upon our iutyas neutra's
In tue spanish-Cu5au complications. Tie policy
la,i down s the obvious one which international
law prescribes, audis briefly as follow, Theship-
ment Of arms and munitions Of v,r to either party
engaged in the Cuban struggle is not prohibited.
The re,ol4tiouis;s hs7e sn equal right 20 buy
AMI chip arms with the Spaniaris. It is upon
s-e fitting on; Of q naval CT military expedition
that the neutrality laws operate. It is an entire
mistake 10 suppose that the Unite! States oai,ers
have ever been instructed TO stop the shipment y
merchandise, even though 1t be ~ the form OF
articles coutratand Of war. The owners sul
master Of the vessel must in an cases take their
own risk ba, i az expedition, either q armed
men or armed vessels. or # vessel fitted out W
prepared aui i-te-3.l fr uay1, vafara, il
started from our ports .as. % question Z our
duty rs neutrals or as. i-c- by power arise
aai even If We had acsn. v'slsei the iaie1su-
.Is--s -r C,.r- -f- fr-r- and --1- r-I'a r.r1I fs