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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-02-11

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
lTED STATES for the Eastern District of Viz,
gnia. e"lI1iI
In the matter of James II. Morris, Peters
burg, Va, bankrupt lin bankruptcy. -i.TalE
Eastern District Of Vfrginia, IS: r. ilhHaH
Notice is hereby given that a final meet
ing of the creditors of the said James T. Morris
bankrupt, for the purpose of declaring
a dividend, will be held at Richmond, at the
Office of w. w. Forbes, register in bankruptcy,
in said district, on Thursday, the 18th day of
March, 1874, at 10 o'clock q. m, in accord
ance with the provisions of the 9th and 2sth
sections of the Bankruptcy Act of March I'd,
1867. I .H s. I.n.E ..ua8Ht
Dated at Richmond this II tn day of February,
1874. VIII. II. ALLDERDICE,
fe l1-W3w ... Assignee.
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CONGR EsSIONAI..

..lyts.r ..,4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY III.
ISenate.--Mr. Summer presented petition
Of the colored normal school at Harper's
Ferry, asking the passage the Civil Rights
bill. Referred to judiciary committee.
Mr.. Cameron, from committee on for
eign relations, reported favorably the House
Centennial resolution.
Mr.. Gordon introduced bill to remove
the legal and political disabilities OF
Raphael tSemmes, of Alabama.
THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATING COM
80 MlTTEE. rsH..
The Chair announced the appointment
of Mr.. Allison to fill the vacancy in the
District investigating committee caused by
the deelination of Mr.. Morrill,, of Maine.
The Chair also announced that Mr.. Bout
well would be the chairman of the COM
nittee.
Mr.. Gordon introduced bill granting
aid to the Atlantic and Great Western
canal. Referred. na
On motion Of Mr.. Stewart, the secretary
OF the Senate was directed to inform the
Senate what time will be required after
resumption of specie payment to enable
mints Of the United States to manufacture
silver coin to replace fractional currency.
Mr.. Jones introduced bill authorizing
the coinage of twenty cent pieces. Referred.
The unfinished business, being the
BANKRUPT BILL,
was then taken mp. r.F
Mr.. Edmunds moved all amendment
providing that any arrangement for a set
Element entered into between bankrupt
and his creditors shall, to be valid, be con-
al h,Yf Lf,c 80 Al
number of the creditors aud one-half in
value. Agreed to.
Mr.. Thurman moved to fill the blanks
in the 18th section as amended with Dacem-
Der |, 1873, so that the provisions of the
amended section shall apply to all cases of
involuntary and compulsory bankruptcy
commenced since that date. Agreed TO.
A number of other amendments were
offered and rejected.
House.-Mr. Knapp Qll.) offered reso-
luton reciting that it was alleged that many
of the redemption banks had suspended
payment to their depositors, and had issued
certified checks and clearinghouse certif-
Gates, and that a proper understanding of
the condition of said banks is necessary to
proper legislation by Congress, and there
fore calling upon the Secretary Of the
Treasury to report, as at early day as
practicable, all information in his posses
sion IN relation to the issue of certified
checks by national banks; what banks are
responsible for their redemption and also
what banks are still in suspension. Re-
ferred.
Postal AFFAIRS.
Mr.. Danford (Ohio), reported adversely
OH the bill to allow legal manuscripts to
be sent through the mails at reduced rates.
Laid on table.
Mr.. Stowell (Va), from the same COM
mittee, reported adversely ON the bill
authorizing the publication of ADVERTISE
ments for mail routes in the Congressional
district in which such routes are located,
instead of only in five papers in each state,
as at present. Laid on table. Also, re-
ported iavorably on bill to so amend the
postal code as to allow the name of a
sender of book, paper or pamphlet and
his address to be written on the wrapper
without subjecting the same to higher rates
OF postage.
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This Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
l. llth day of February 1874, warrant in bank
ruptcy was issued out of The District Court of
the United States for the Eastern District of
Va, against the estate of George S. Feurst
of Henrico county and State of Vir-
ginia, who has been adiudged a bankrupt on
his own petition: That the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt, to him or for his use
and the transfer of any property by him, Is
forbidden by law: That meeting of the credi-
tors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and
choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at Richmond, Va, before W. w..
Forbes, esq, register, ON the 2sth day of
February a. d., 1874, at 10 O'Clock am. s!gI#aa
BAVID b. PARKER,
fe ll-W2w u. S. Marshal.
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A SSIGNEE's SALE
IA OF
VALUABLE LANDS.

BY virtue of decree of the District Court of
the United States for the district of Virginia, /
shall, as assignee of Charles W. Webb, bankrupt,
sell on MONDAY, THE ODD OF FEBRUARY,
1874 in front of the courthouse, in Abingdon,
Virginia, ONE TRACT OF ONE HUNDRED
ACRES, moro or less, lying about ten miles
north of Abingdon; also, one.half interest in
100 ACRES OF LAND on which there is a
COAL BANK the other half interest belongs to
Philip Rohr. Said lands will be sold free from
all liens and encumbrances except the contin-
gent right of bankrupt's wife to dover.
TERMS :-One-fourth of the purchase money
in hand, the balance on a credit of six, twelve
and eighteen months; secured notes bearing
interest from date will be required, and the title
retained by the assignee until the purchase
money is fully paid WIN. PAGE, H..
Assignee.
Abingdon, Jan. 9th, 1874. ja 3l--2aw3w
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By T. Pannill, Auctioneer.

: A ssIGNEE's SALE. -
1 will offer for sale on the premises, on WE'D
NESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1874, at II o'clock
a. M, the following real and personal property
in the city of Petersburg, surrendered by T. r.
Brooks, bankrupt:
l. HIS MANSION HOUSE, situated on Market
street, an elegant and commodious residence
with oil the modern improvements. I'm
medately after which will be sold the
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE therein, embracing all articles of this
kind of the best quality. rr-r
2. At 4 o'clock p. m. on the premises, the BRICK
TOBACCO FACTORY AND ADJOINING
l LOT, situated at the corner of Washington
and Jefferson streets in said city, formerly
occupied by Cheeves Osborne, considered
one of the best factories In the city. a'H.l
g. Att o'clock p. M, on the premises ONE
HOUSE LOT on Browns alley, in rear OF
Cameron & Brothers factory, used as a shuek
factory, together with STEAM ENGINE
therein.
TERMS.-For the real estate one.fourth
cash; balance ON n credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months, interest added, on notes to be
satisfactorily secured For the personal pro-
perry, cash. .
ORSON ADAMS, .
Assignee of T. T. Brooks.
ia q, 26, 90 fe2 To- 9, lO&ll
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-

p u y
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir.
ginia. - FHH
In the matter of Thomas S. Gillian and
Robert M. Dunlop, partners trading under the
firm and style of Gillian & Dunlop, bankrupts-
in bankruptcy. f' '.'l t''''l''
At Richmond, on the 18th day of January, a. d ,
1874 ..... ..
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERNS ~
Please to take notice, hereby that petitions
have been, to wit on the 18th day of January,
1874, filed in said District Court by Thomas S.
Gillian and r. NJ. Dunlop, of Petersburg,
Virginia, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under act
of Congress entitled :" An act to establish
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for q
discharge and certificate thereof, from all their
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 9Th day ofiAprl, a. a., 1874
at 10 o'clock a. M, before w. w. Forbes one
of the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at
his office in Richmond in said district, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same; when and where you may attend and
show cause. If any you have, why the prayer
Of the said petition should not begranted.
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
tHsnzssg w, W. FORBES,
fe l0-Tu2w srd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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Country merchants should remdmber in order
ing, that refined sugar is constantly iuctuating.
SALT--Liverpool, %. 2Oa2.2 iobbing price. per
sack. Ground Alum, &l5Oal.76. e. Iu.I.T.a..
SHOT-2.sOa30O per bag. 'l .
SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE--S oasUc
TEAS-Black, 4Oc. a&l .OO--the last prime ar
ticle: Imperial. s0asl.50 Gunpowder. 5pas1.75.
METALS-IRos-Horse Shoes 7ha8hc mule
shoes sAash: nail road Sc. o..
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" " ASST -' WE .''''tt
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
! TED STATES for the Eastern District of
In the matter OF John J. Wake, bank.
rupt-in bankruptcy. Ai'11'''
At Richmond. on the Goth day of January
1874. '.'l ,-. 'a ,A i'". 7't' "s -.''A f'sa
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: "
Please TO take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit on the 10th day of JAN, 1874, filed
in said District Court by John J. Wake, of
Middlesex county, i'm said district, who has
heen heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress entitled SAN act to establish
a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March Cd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 10th day of February, 1874, at 10
o'clock a. M, before W. w. Forbes, one of
the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office in Richmond Va, in said district,
is the time and place assigned for the hearing OF
the same, when and where You may attend and
show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be granted u ~.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors the said
bankrupt will be. held at the same time and
place. w w. FORBES,
HA'At 81 Register in Bankruptcy for 20
ia 20--T2w q hn. 3rd Cong'i Dist. of Va.IB
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TN THE District COURT OF THE UNI
lTED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia. i-''t'f ~
In the matter Off. w. II. Parsons, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. HIDTEU H+T
At Richmond, Va, the Slst day of January
n. d. 1874.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been
presented to the Hon. Ro. W. Hughes,
Judge of said District Court in Bankruptcy, by
O. II. Wendlnger, assignee of the estate of said
bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging to said
bankrupt, free from all liens and encnm ORANGES
thereon HrIEna4 iFF.' hIH f huf=
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition, an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per-
sons who may be interested in said estate, to APP
Pear before Register w. W. Forbes, at his office
in said city of Richmond, on the 10th day of Feb.
ruary, 1874, at 10 o'clock a. M, and show cause
ifnny you have, why such order should not be
granted. AD 4tsfaU @. III. WENDLINGE
ia 3l--S2W r..t... re-. .a..r Assignee,
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BY J. L. Chernault, Auctioneer
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
VALUABLE LOTS IN FARMvILLE, VA

BY virtue of an order of the United States
district court for the eastern district of Viz
glnia, bearing date January Goth, 1874, I. as
assignee of James Lyle, bankrupt, will sell at
Farmville. Virginia. in front of the courthouse,
on Tuesday the 10th day Of February, 1874
LIST. A HOUSE AND LOT on Main street, in
Farmville. Virginia, containing about one
acre.
End HALF-ACRE of unimproved land in Farm
Vile, Virginia.
srd. ONE AND A HALF ACRES OF LAND
In Farmville, Virginia. a
This property will be sold free from all liens
and encumbrances. Nak ~
TERMS OF SALE-One.third cash balance
on a credit Of six and twelve months, the pur'
chaser or purchasers to give notes for the de-
ferred payments, and the title to be retained py
the assignee until said notes are fully paid
r. b. BERKELEY,
ia 2l-2aw3w Assignee
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO BE IN.
VESTIGATED.

Mr.. Beck (Ky.) offered resolution,
which was agreed to, directing the com
mittee on banking and currency to inves-
tigate the affairs of the First National
bank Of Washington before its suspension,
and to ascertain if its directors had in any
respect violated the national banking act.
The House then, in committee OF the
whole, resumed consideration of the army
APPROXIMATION bill. I'
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rINHIS Is TO GIVE NOTlCE.--That ON the
Il 10Th day of january, a. d., 1874, a warrant
in bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, against the estate of William
Cooke, of Fauquier county, and State of
Va, who has been adjudged a bankrupt on
his own petition: That the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong.
ing to said bankrupt to him or for his use and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden
by law: That a meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at
court of bankruptcy, to be holden at Alexandria
Va, before Lysander Hill, esq, register, on
the 18th day of February, a. d., 1874, at q
O'Clock a. m. VI DAVID b. PARKER,
fe 4--W2Wu n. .-.EI Z --LaL u S. Marshal
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BY S. N. Davis,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
- AsSIGNEE'S SALE -
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE I'M CAROLINE

- OF ,u
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN CAROLINE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
BY virtue of an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District OF Viz
glnia, bearing date September IL, 1873, I will
sell on WEDNESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1874, at o'clock p m in front of
the United. States courthouse, at Richmond,
Virginia, as assignee of W. M. Mason bankrupt,
the following described property, to.wit : First
A LIFE ESTATE IN "a ACRES OF LAND
lying in Caroline county, Va. with DWELL
ING-HOUSE thereon. Second, 624 ACRES
OF LAND, lying In said county. A full dsscrip
tion of the above property will be given on the
day Of sale. 't |h. W -asH
This land will be sold free from all liens and
encumbrances. t.a9" ta sE
TERMS-One-thrdc cash balance on a credit
of six and twelve months, equal installmepts,
the purchaser giving bonds with good security
for the deferred payments, and the title retained
until all of the purchase money is paid. IIaH
r. T. WORTHAM, h
ia 26--2aw3w Assignee.
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LIVE STOCK.

s.. RICHMOND, February 4, 1878.
Mr.. I. Gimmi, waighmaster at the Live Stock
Scales, makes tie following report of transac.
tons for the week ending February
Cattle. 90 hea', sold from IS 25G$6 1917 per
hundred lbs. gross Sheep sold from "a 60@6 90
per 100 lbs. gross. Hogs, sold from ~ 1908 net.
Veals, IS o0@l2 90 per head.
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i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia E n Va y p Il N a
q In the matter OF Douglass Pitt, a bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, this 10th day of January, 1874.
To Whom 1t May Concem-The undersigned,
r. l.. Montague. of Saluda, Middlescx county,
and state of 81 Virginia. hereby gives
notice of his appointment as assignee of the
estate OF Douglass Pitt, of the county of Mid.
dlesex., in said district, and who was, to-
wit on the 9th day of Dec, a. d. 1873, adiudged
bankrupt upon the petition of himself, by the
District Court of the United States for said
district.
Dated at Richmond, the 10th day of Jan, a.
d., 1874. r. l.. MONTAGUE
ia 2O--2aw3w -rr.. Assignee
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter ofJoseph f. Payne, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy. TTEIBg .ET
At Richmond, Va, this 3lst day of January
1874. ---..
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: .
"a Please take notice, that a petition has been
presented to the Hon. Robert W. Hughes.
Judge of said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by
VIM. II. Allderdice assignee of the estate of said,
bankrupt to sell the real estate belonging to said
bankrupt, free from all liens and eneum-
brances thereon.
This isto give notice to all persons interested
that in the terms of said petition, an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per-
sons who may be interested in said estate, to ap.
pear before Register W. W. Forbes, esq, at his
office in the said city Of Richmond, on the 10th
day Of Feb, 1874, at TO o'clock a. m, and show
cause, if any you have, why such order should
not be granted.
taa n2Dt 1 VIM. II. ALLDERDICE,
.fe-3-Tu2w sa. I'D .# Assignee.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the District of Virginia.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of F {. J. Mettauer. bankrupt-in
bankruptcy. ..... .......,,. .....,.. ~.
At Richmond, Va. on the slst day of January.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN '
Please take notice, that a petition has been
presented to the Hon. Ro. W. Hughes,
Judge of said District Court, in bankruptcy, by
William H. Allderdice, assignee of the estate of
said bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging
to said bankrupt, free from all liens and encum-
brsnces thereon. E,l.N Hset
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition, an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per-
sons who may be interested in said estate, to ap-
pear before Register w. W. Forbes, at his office
in the said city of Richmond, on the 10th day of
February. 1874, at 10 o'clock a. M, and show
eause,In any you have, why such order should
VIM. H. ALLDERDICE,
fe S-Tu2w Assignee.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES. for the Eastern District of
Virginia F4F ~ 40 EsteuiEE .l.s
In the matter H. B. P. Pool bankrupt-in
AT Richmond, Va, on the slst day of January,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice, that petition has been pre-
sented to the Hon, Ro W. Hughes, judge of
said District Court, in Bankruptcy, by
VIM. II. Allderdice, assignee of the
estate of said bankrupt, to sell the real
estate belonging to said bankrupt, free from all
liens and encumbrances thereon. l- a'-.
This is to give notice to all persons interested,
that in the terms of said petition an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all per-
sons who may be interested in said estate, to APP
pear before Register w. w. Forbes, at his Office
in the said city of Richmond, on the 18th
day of February, 1874, at 10 O'Clock a. M, and
show cause, if any they have, why such order
should not be granted.
4ta. ladn7 aT VIM. III. lALLDERDIOE,
S--Tu2W T la.. Assignee
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-20
NEWS OF It4E: DAY
$40 yhow the uery age and body Of the Times

Moulton got back to New York, yesterday,
and announced that he will now make public by,
Saturday next, the statement in the Beecher
business which he had originally prepared. %
Monday the notice of Titon's suit against
Beecher was served on the latter's attorneys,
and they responded with Il request that there
should be no delay in the commencement OF
proceedings.
Henry Selling, Associate Justice of the 20
lice Court Of Hartford, Connecticut, and mem
Der Of the Board of Aldermen Of that city, was
brought to Boston yesterday, on au Executive
warrant charginging him with forgery, aud
was arragued and held for examination on the
23d instant.
The Senate Naval Committee, now on a
tour of inspection OF the naval stations OF the
country, arrived at the Charlcstowo; Mass,
Navy Yard, yesterday morning. The com nlt-
tee together with Rear Admiral Rodgers were
received by Commodore Nichols and the officers
Of the station
At meeting OF the commanding officers OF
Fifth and Sixth Regiments Maryland National
Guard, and of the First Battalion of Cavalry,
com posing the First Brigade NJ. \. g., held
yesterday, in Baltimore, Col. JAS. r. Herbert
was elected Brigade Commander.
The North German steamship Baltimore,
which arrived at Baltimore, yesterday, ex-
perienced heavy westerly Winds, increasing at
times to gales, aud heavy seas throug bout the
passage, which was the cause Of her delay
Tie first race at Saratoga, yesterday, was
won by walk over by Emily Fuller; the
second race was won by Chesapeake, the third
by Botany Bay, and the fourth by FadIadeeu'
The arrest Of parties at Odell, Illinois, with
child supposed 10 be Charlie Ross, turns
out like the previous arrests to have been a
mistake.
The Knights Tcmrlar from Washington,
and other cities are enjoying their pilgrimage
to Cape May very much.
The United States steamship Lancaster,
about the safety OF which some fears have been
entertained has arrived al Rio.
The session Of the American Association for
the advancement Of Science closed in Hartford
yesterday.
Two men have been arrested in New York
who are believed to be the murderers of the
Italian Torrino.
Mr.. Jewell, the pew Postmaster General, ar,
rived in New York Ias night.
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Next week nearly all the conventions will be
held, and our candidates will begin at once 40
active canvass of their several districts. The
Richmond Enquirer says: "The Conservatives
of the State are more aroused to the import
ance of the present election than thos ordnari-
ly are 10 similar contests. The gravest issues
depend upon the complexion Of the next House
of Representatives, aud they are fully aware of
the fact For the first time in many long and
weary years, there seems to be reasonable
prospect of electing majority of the members
of that branch of Congress opposed to the Rad
ica party. We hope the leaders Of our party
in every district will rally the people to our
standard, and see to it that We take our full
share 10 the triumph, so long hoped for, and
now so easily within reach if patriotic counsels
prevail
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The Pennsylvania Republican Convention
was held at Harrisburg yesterday. The uomi-
nations were A. G. Olmstead for Lieutenant
Governor, E. NJ Paxson for Judge of the Su-
preme Court, Harrison Allen for Auditor Geu-
eral, and r. X. Beath for Secretary OF Internal
Affairs Among the resolutions is one nomi-
natiug Gov. Hartrauft for the next Presidency
and Congressman Dickey took occasion to say
that this was put forward because Gen. Grant
did not desire third term. A resolution
endorsing Grant, in the event Of his candidacy
for third term, was received with disapproval
and voted down.
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from him.

Advices from Georgetown, S. C., represent
the town still crowded with negroes aud negro
militia still guarding the Jail. The commander
of the revenue cutter sent letter to the COL
ector of Charleston stating that the cutter
could protect United States property, but there
was not ADEQUATE force to protect the property
and lives of citizens An order was received
from Governor Moses for one company OF negro
militia to be ready to 20 to Georgetown to-day.
The militia was summoned, but only twelve re-
spopded and they we're sent out to arrest de-
faulters. The Adjutaut General Of the State
failed to arrive to take command and the troops
were dismissed.