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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-28

For Snfe
l5,0no TO 20, 400 feet ui SECOND-HANn
TUBING. a, irom 25 to 35 eta per toor
The Tn5ir is in hr-i class order and al
ready frtad
Apyji "a II Fl. II WARNER.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-28
Can.nrnp,,nm ha. Il. origin in scrornleor

Consumption has its origin in scrofnleor-
and oorupt sl,ie OF tbs blood hence the allacy {
treating lung disease with couch syrup, balsan'
NC 10, To cucc consumption we must purify a q
'npich tho blood, ana when the bloGl Is pure Cp.
rumpliou cannot exist. Dr McCalnrn's Root
BIoid Searcher pene'rates the secret ambush of hi
dra dlseac and eStcrmraIes 1t root aud inh
ry one s'hsle pncs"g, bv return il,litlrice
: ~ and Jon siiiaiwp"S f.el thankiul Wiltiam.
Mehrne Co. kk 'ess, Ia, ri lrtml- cled
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-28
sCnAs O. wICxEn,sProp~ietor.
NEWS DEPAR MT NJ ENT.

we receive ''ehgraphicsdispatches mp to ar. NJ
aud present hem TO our readers every evening, en-
bracins news Of great nerest from all sections Of
thv country We have made special arrangements,
whereby we receive regular Petroleum, stock and
Produce Narssl Reports eve4y oveningb by telegraph
from Kew York, fhiladelphia, and PiIt.burg, which
together with Editorials aud Local matters, make ii
one OF the most desirable newspapers published In
thj Oh REGION. 40 an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
VA.
MONDAY, DECEMBER s. 1873.
THE V1RGINIUs QUESTION. The Washing

THE V1RGINIUs QUESTION. The Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore American
says: ''There have been no new developments
in the Virginius question, and the outlook con-
tinues peaceful. The quiet determination OF
this Government appears to have had sooth-
Ing effect upon the turbulent spirits at Havana
aud little doubt now remains OF the speedy sur
render of the Vmginius and the survivors OF
her passengers aud crew to the vessels OF our
fleet. The Kansas, which put into Bermuda
on. the 23d of November, after weatherlng u
severe storm, has probably arrived at Santiago
de Cuba. her port ST destination, ere this, and
the Juniata and Wyoming have already been
reported there To Commander Bralne, OF the
Jnniata the ranking officer, will fall the duty
.ofreceiviug the surviving VirgioiuS captlves
who will be brought to a United States port
without delay. The feet which had collected
at Key West has Sailed for the coast OF Cuba,
anu Admiral Scott, of the Worcester, will doubt
less be heard from off the harbor of Havana, IN
readiness to receive the Virgiuius, which a
Spanish guuboat is to tow outside. Of courst,
this programme may be iDterfered with. The
Spanish Government in Havana may make
trouble, but it is not now believed they will re-
sort to violence, and the indications are all IN
favor Of a peaceful solution of the Frgnlus
nr,hlnm "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

i. S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. -The Richmond
State Journal says On Saturday last, as is
learned from Washington, Henry Fl. Wells,
jr., U. S, District Attorney for the Eastern Dis
trict Of Virginia, rendered to the President his
Resignation of the office which he has held for
year or more past. In the belief that his
resignation was unconditional and the office
would thereby be vacant, many gentlemen have
been named as his successor, prominent among
whom are James Foote johnson, of Bedford,
COL John s. Mostly Of Fauquier, John Harner
GImer, of Richmond, William +. Worthing-
ton, present assistant district attorney ). Ran
dolph Popham, Alfred Morton, Isaac ii. Shields
and James Lyons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The committee on appropriations of the
House will have meeting tonight to consider
the letter of the Secretary Of the Navy, asking
for an appropriation to put the navy in fight
ing order There does not seem to be much
doubt that the appropriation will be granted as
requested. At least members are in favor OF
acceding to the Secretary's request, because
they cannot accept the responsibility of allow
ing the navy to become unserviceable because
Of failure to make the appropriation request
ed by the Secretary, who is supposed to know
most about the needs of the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The amendments introduced by Mr. 0 Bricn
to the bankrupt bill are for the purpose of
remedying the abuses of the law, simplifying
the practice, regulating the fees Of the clerk,
marshal and register; requiring the assignee in
bankruptcy to be responsible for all fees paid
to either Of the above officers if not allowed by
law, and also requiring fee bills to be itemizad
and accompanied by vouchers. Also, that the
bankrupt, if possessed of no property, shall not
be required TO file the numerous papers and
schedules now required by law and which are
in that case unnecessary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

In Fredericksburg, Va, December 4th 1875.
MARY e., consort of NJ; Lee George, and
third dar, ;htrr vi g. 4. and NJ. II. Ruwett, in
the go year Of her age, having been born in the
city OF Alexandria on the 18th day Of May, 1851.
Mrs Gcorgc had been consistent member OF
the Baptist Church since she WAS sixteen years
old, nnd during her long continued illness was
patient and resigned to Gods will. During, her
last days she often repeated the words which
David employed TO express his confidence in
Gods grace: Yea, though l pass through the
valley Of the shadow of death, will fear no evll
for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they
COIL turl me-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The chairman of the House Committee on
Forign Affairs 10 the House states that bis
committee has nothing to act upon in reference
to our trouble with Spain. Not the least thing
in connection with this subject has been ofic-
lily laid before them as yet. The committee
have not even interchanged views upon the
subject, and therefore there is no way of ascer-
tanning what the attitude of the committee will
be on the Cuban imbroglio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The Washington Republican says: "Rota-
ton in Office is now the cry among the new
members of Congress and their Immediate
friends and supporters. The consequence is
that already many female and some male clerks
have been corteously notified that their services
will no longer be required after the 3lst of De.
cember. This notification is exceedingly rough
and inappropriate at mid winter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

A Washington special says: at is stated
that Commander Braine, of the Juniata, now
at Santiago de Cuba, has been instructed to
receive the remainder of the Virgiuius prison
ers, and Admiral Scott, of the Worcester, flag
ship of the North Atlantic feet, will receive
the surrender of the Virginius. 1t is probable
that Admiral Scott will transfer his flag to the
Colorado as soon as that vessel reaches Key
West -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

Judge Mark w. DeIahay, Of the T. S. Dis
trict Court of Kansas forwarded his resignation
yesterday. He was appointed March - 1864
Official charges were preferred against him
during the last session Of Congress. No action
had been taken on them, and the resignation
will obviate any further investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
n o t i c e!

TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
70 ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
We OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
WE OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
WE OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
WE OPENED A DOUBLE STORE.
We OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
WITH a FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH a FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH A FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH a FULL AND FRESH Stock
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
For LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS
Fox LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
For LADIES, MEN, RoYs AND GIRLS
FoR LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
For LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
NOTlCE Our assortment is larger than ever
before, and prices are made to suit the times.
JOSEPH KAUFMAN,
JOSEPH KAUFMAN,
JOSEPH KAUFMAN,
JOSEPH KAUFMAN
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE,
los 4 10 KING STREET
Jos u ITO KING STREET.
los Il 10 KING STREET.
NoT!cE-Agent for Champion Dirt Ex-
cluder Shoe, and the celebrated Bazainc French
Calf Short Legged Boots. oct 24-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The New York Tribune states that the an
thracite coal combination are maintaining their
usual winter monthly advance Of prices, while
the Pennsylvania company has adopted the op-
posite policy of gradually lowering their rates
after December, 10 order to so simulate con-
sumption as to clean out their yards of stock
before the dull summer season comes on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

Secretary Robson informs Congress that he
requires more money for the navy. The last
appropriations were not calculated with any
view to the work that is being done now in put.
ting the whole available force into service. Five
millions Of dollars additional will be required to
continue the navy on its present footing aud
pay for putting it there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The House Of Representatives, yesterday,
passed the general amnesty bill, which also re-
pealed the test oaths of 1862 Mr.. Lawrence, of
Ohio, it appears, was very much concerned
lest Jeff Davis should get into Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

A national convention of colored men will
meet in Washington to-day, to urge upon Con-
gress the passage Of Mr.. Summers civil rights
BILL or some measure of similar character
The convention promises to be large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

Vice President Wilson will leave Washing
ton for Massachusetts either to-day or to-mor-
row, and on his return will make trip to
Florida, where he will be the guest of Harriet
Beecher Stowe. He has occupied the chair in
the Senate but a few minutes each day since
the opening of the session. His absence will
necessitate the election of president pro tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

An enterprise has recently been started IN
Texas proposing the furnishing Of cheap meat
A company Of Texas capitalists have erected a
slaughter house at Denson which has Ca
pac,y to kill, dress and ship to New York
and other northern cities five hundred
becves daily. Ten refrigerator cars, each car
rying ten tons of dressed beef, ready for market,
passed through Sedalia, Missouri, yesterday,
en- route to New York, and the agents OF the
company say that they intend to place 1t on the
market at one half the present prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

1t is said that some two hundred department
clerks, half of them women, have received no.
LITIGATION that their services are no logger need
ed, and will be thrown upon their own re-
sources at the beginning of winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

The statement is made apparently on good
authority, that the European bankers who
were associated with Jay Cooke, McCulloch &
Co., and Morton, Bliss l. Co., as syndicate 10
placing the five per cent. bonds, have declined
to renew the contract if the house of Jay
Cooke, McCulloch 4 Co., are to remain in the
combination
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

\ number of nominations were confirmed by
the Senate yesterday, the most important Of
which were those Of Governor Shepherd aud
the other officers of the District Of Columbia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

In the U. S. Supreme Court yesterday,
Jefferson Tacy, plaintiff in error, VS.. Mary
Irwin ct al. In error to the Circuit Court Of
the q. s. for the Eastern district of Virginia
Mr.. Justice Davis delivered the opinion of the
court affirming the judgement of the said Cir
cult Court 10 this cause, with costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

On Sunday four white men, armed and dis
guised. representing themselves to be U. 5. de-
tectives in search of counterfeit money, visited
the house of Henry bearing, a farmer, on the
Washington turnpike, near Baltimore. After
eutering the house pistols were presented at
the heads of MIR. and Mrs. bearing, and the
latter compelled to disclose where their money
was kept The robbers, after securing about
about two hundred and fifty dollars, made their
escape. They were subsequently arrested 10
city of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN FAUQUIER On
Monday the lst inst. Commissioner Rice W.
Payne sold four lots containing ABOUT one acre
each in the village Of Orlean at 40 average of
$275. Ga the same day the same Commission
er sold Il half acre lot on Culpeper street in
Warrcnton, being portion Of the Briggs lot,
to Thomas j. Semmes, for $5u0. Wuretttou
Iu,2er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
j. Buingardner's Old Rye Whiskey.

1t having come TO the knowledge of the pro-
prictors of the above celebrated brand that I'M
scrupul"us parties travelling through the
State representing themselves rs the manuthc-
turcrs Of the only genuine Bumgardner Whs-
key, and seeking to sell their inferior goods on
the reputation of -. Bumgardner," the public
is hereby in 'ormcd that we are its SOLE M N
UFACTURERS AND PROPRlETORS, and
that NO ONE ELSE HAS THE LEAST
SHADOW OF \ CLAIM TO ITS REPUTA-
TON The above brand is protected against
Infringement by letters patent No. 100, 'ssucd
june 10Th 1873 and any violations of their pro-
vis ms will be prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law. SEND YOUR ORDERS DIRECT.
J. BUMGARDNER u SONS,
nov l7~lm Staunton Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
AIFY 1NDRTA q AZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

L. o. 4 C. II R.-The Beard of Public
Wo, * sent up their st crctary Gel. VIM. d.
Coleman, Friday, to lake possession Of this
road, the Board having declared the forfeiture
Incurred under the last act Of the General AS
scmbly extending the time Of complexion. Col.
Coleman took formal possession of the road
Seventeen miles Of which, out Of thirty eight,
have been Completed the rest graded). over
three hundred tons of railroad iron, and about
one hundred aud fifty kegs ofspikes all of
which he placed in charge Of ngineer G. NJ
Braxton until 9th January, when 10 pursuance
of a call from the Board Of Public Works. a
meeting of the old Fredericksburg and Cor
louisville railroad will be held at the Court
house in this city, F.edcrIcksLurQ Lelller
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
NJ ARRIED.

At Stafford Store, Staff I'd county, Va, on
Thursday evening, Novenb II U.h 1873, by
Rev. Mr. Newman, CHARLES JEWEL, Esq,
of Lexington, Va and Miss SCYTHlA toll
SON, OF Stafford county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

In New York yesterday Judge Blatchord
signed an order releasing the Grlnuell estate
from bankruptcy. All contracts Of both firms
had been privately arranged before the order
Was granted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

Mrs L. Adelia Pine is appointed postmistrcss
at Manassas Prince William county, Va, vice
George G. Round, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
Ladies' Misses and ChiIdrcn's Boots,
Shoes and SLIPPERS.

lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
bracing all of the latest styles, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock. We
solicit purchasers to cal! and examine for them
selves. us they will be sold at low prices:
oct w. B. WADDEY, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
Goods Almost Given Away!
Immense stock Of
CLOTHING,

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS AND HATS
AND TRUNKS,
composed of the very finest in the market, will be
CLOSED OUT WITHOUT RESERY
during this season, in order to wind up business
As our goods will be sacrificed customers will
do well tn call early Mt SAREPTA CLOTHING
HALL, 50 King street. .
nov ii l. SCHWARTZ s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

Mr. james Lucas, an aged, worthy and
honored citizen Of Baltimore, died 10 that city
Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
IT OMINY CHOP

&c &c h"N -
Ho"'SN CHOP
RICH AND CHEAP FOOD FOR HORSES
AND COWS.
oct 6 GEORGE r. HILL & CO.
NEW GOODS JUST uPENED-Twrrd:,
IN Kerseys, CassilnereS, FlannelS Be.cncI
and Brown Cottons, ca ton Flannvl, Bel
Blankets, ShawlS, &c. The above goods viii bc
@''0 90 '''' ~ VIII. II. BERKELEY,
nov q IL King street
(JLoAks' cL"ANS'
LATEsT STYLES.
Another, assortment received this n III. By
dec Z u. Is. WILMER co.
pAIsLEYsl
Just received full line of the above al the
very lowest price. Call ut once.
nov - ID. +. WIN Elk 90.
nv HE EARlN SOA 7,
Il Manufactured at
L. TUBRINE Frs SOAP WORKS,
No. y Union street,
Cannot be surpassed Bay il. dec
CPEClAL Ca RE IAhEN n NJ hNUFH'-
= TURING MY
40. FAMILY SOAP.
L. TOBRlNEK
dec 2 Virsdia soap Works.
TUST RECElVhD-The best Scotch lsl
- Mes: and nest quality Maple Sugar. For
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
dec a II north Royal street.
NEW YORK REFINED CIDER received
~ AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
does ZIG King It., cor Alfred.
EISHER'S. ANDERSON'Sa and ATMORhS
l. MlNCE MEAT received and for sale by
: AVERY & DAVIDSON,
dec 226 King st., cor Alfred.
DUCK HEAT--GU lbs choice Virginia
ID Buckwhcat, which will be sold ch,"p 'y
W. + BROOkES,
dec2 Al King street.
APPLE CIDER, a prime article, just re-
- - 's'''0 "" GEO e. McBURNEY & SON,
nov rs TOO and 10 King street.
WAR AND WOOL ROLLS Of every. de-
LII scrip:ion suitable for present style Of mr.
N dec " FEKGUsoN's HAIR DEPOT.
superior Gunlowder. Ooong
4 and Japan l'Ss' '0' . !. G. y M1LBURs,
nov - No - north Royal street
NEW LAYER RAISINS, in whole hall
~ and quarter boxes, RECEIVED toby by
nov - Corner King and ST. Asaph -
OYSTER KNIVES wood handle, tie best
JAS. +. CARLIN s. SONS,
nov13 e. King street
A SSORTED JELLIES, in ,goblets ana
n tumb.cr5, received and for sale BY
AVERY j. DAVIDSON.
does 22G King ST., cor. Alfred
MALAGA GRAPES and MESSlNA Lhh'
N'-1- o'0 'uS' fs'''''G 6. WIN. RAMSAY,
nov d Corner King and st. Asaph S..
IIISHER's MINCE MEAT-the old u"r''
l. vailed brand-just received by ,,v
&. WIN. RIA MSAl,
nov u Corner King and st Asapn -,
FLASSELs' rLANSsLs!
Red and White Flannc!s at al rrIcrs, at
dec6 w. n BERkLEY'S, ia hir St.
I,uoTCE SUGAR CURED HAMS Should
| nrs snd Breasts received and Tor sale by
AVERY & DAFlDoON,
der 6 2zG King ST., cor. Alfred
% olS D0zES: 20 CENTS
jet Bead Chains, 2Oc eact-w"rithh, I 4VpnT
nov Is FERGUSONS HAN DE1
CUGAR-CURED HAMS, Shoulders III"
y Breakfast Pieces for sale low o. 41yy1B1TRN.
dec 2 -------.. .: -. - =. Ill. by
DUTTER, EGGS and CHE :; SMEI1 IH5 Tf:s "
- dec D. T. MI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

1t is stated that Pauline Markham, we'll
known from her former connection with Lydia
Thompson's leg drama troupe, has gone off
with handsome southerner, aged about thir-
ty six years, who was major in the Coufede-
rate army, leaving Nblo's Theatre, in New
York, minus the statuesque stalacta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09
special Notice.
CENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS & SHOES

We have Just eceived fresh supply Of Gents
extra fine hand -sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers OF every description, which we unhesi-
laiirgly recommend to be the very best ON sale
in the city. w. Is. W ADtlE l,
uct1 "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

PORT or ALEXANDRIA, ECEM Der
sun kosE............. 1r4 MOON KI>ES.".....lO :
SUN SETS. AL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

AN INTERNATIONALLY St. Paul Press
says the commission sent to Inquire into the
truth Of certain accusations against the conduct
OF the commissioner of Indian Affairs while
be was Indian agent in Minnesota has been
in full session over week at St. Paul, and
as yet no one has appeared. either in per
son or by attorney, to substautiate the
anonymous newspaper charges that Mr.,
Smith as Indian agent corruply made co.,
tract with one Wilder. They had been in
formed by letter that the evidence was all in
readiness. When they arrived another letter in
formed them that everything would be ready
when the commission was organized. When
that event transpired the Attorney asked for
further time, and finally, upon being sum
moned before the commission, producted no
testimony and no client, but indicated party
who is universally known in that community
as common liar. The attorney then at
tempted to divert the commission from the
charges at issue and ramble off into other
fields of inquiry. He desired larger game, and
proposed to arraign the Secretary of the H.
terior He was ready to try Commissioner
Smith upon almost any charge but the specific
one which he was expected to prove. At last
accounts the commission was in despair about
getting any testimony whatever. |VaShingt,n
Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

COM MI EKCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, December 9.-Wheat
is in light receipt and the market is dull; offer
ings oil $50 bushels red, with sales at 100 for COM
mon, 155 for fair and 10 for prime. Corn is
qGiot and the market is unchanged in prices ;
offerings Of i34U bush Is, with sales of new mix
cd at 60 and 63 Small sales Of inferior quality
Rye ut -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-09

MEMPHIS, Dec S.-Thc following corrcspnn-
deuce between Geu. Sherman aud y. Is. For
rest is published to-day
MEMPHIS November "a
DEAR GENERAL: By telegram from Wash
inptou and other sources II appears We arc Ike.
" to become Involved in war with Spain. If
50. I nresumc the scat of war will te Cuba. In
case we do become involved, and the Govern
ment should require assistance, hereby ten
der YOU, nv services as voIunteer. | think /
could enlist from one to five Thousand men who
served 10 the Southern army during The late
war. and at short notice, and who could rcndcz
yous at New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, and
Kew West, either as cavalry or infantry.
Very respectfully, \. 3. FORREST.
HEADoARTERs ARMY, WASHINGTON.
~ B. Forrest, Ncmphus: :
SIR: Yours Of the 24th is received, and L
have sent it to the War Department. with this
Endorsement: "Respectivcly referred to the
Secretary of War for file among the hundreds
OF offers that come TO NE. deem this worthy
of place among the archives to wait coming
events. | regard n B. Forrest as one OF the
most extraordinary men developed by 'ur EVIL
war, and were it left to me. IN me eVent OF a
war recurring cavalry, | would unhesltatingiy
accept his services and give him prominent
place.
believe now he would f@ht against our ma
tioual enemies as he did against US and that Is
saying enough :,
''W. II. SHERMAN, General
don't believe there will be war, for neither
Government nor people want war with SPAN
on account of Cuba. The fighting would be
afioat, for whoever commands tic sea can have
Cuba. We may not now have sut1cent heavy
iron-clad ships, but then some conld be had
and We have ABUNDANCE OF good naval lorce,
leaving for land forces the smaller task OF occu,
patton. No part OF this will be likely conildsd
to me; therefore have sent Your letter to me
War Department, which can only act alter
Congress declares war, and provides the means
for its prosecution.
w ~ SHERMAN