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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11
District Court--Ordinary Term.

: Judge Barbin arrived at Colfax on
Tuesday morning last on tie steamer
Jewel. At 10 o'clock Deputy Sheriff
Lacroix announced court to be open
In accordance with law. All lie
tine of the coart was taken mp 'ai
the first day in hearing motions al
setting days for cases.
A large number of cases were OH
the docket. Those disposed of mp
to date are as follows:
No. IA Martha adnot, ExecnsrIxi
VS.. IKE H. & John p. Hadnot-co"-
tinued to make parties.
Estate of Louisiana vs.. 10 II
X continued by consent.
19-H. NJ. Jeter VS.. Danl Fletcher
dismissed at paniiffs cost.
24-Lorenzo Smith VS.. A. l.. Grow
continued.
Emeline Chavalier VS.. John
Henry Smith, her husband - con-
tinued.
q 53-W. S. Calhoun VS.. Steve Will
liams-dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
53-T. J Pirtle & G. ii. Anmford,
VS.. II. NJ. Jeter, ct al-continued.
62-Thos BUsh, husband, vs., De-
lila Bush, wife-continued.
2-I'. j. Pirtle, curator. VS.. War
rem Price, ct als-continued with
leave to take testimony.
4l-Morris Kraft VS.. John r. Gray
taken under ADJUSTMENTS
66-M. d. Ada Lane Il husband
VS.. Lionel L. Levy < Sheriff-ordered
that commission issue to take testl-
mony on application for transfer to
U. S. conrt, and case continued for
such testimony.
Al. H Smith VS. j. w Johnston
ct al-third opposition by Mrs. A. G..
Deal-judgment recognizing Mrs.
Deals lien and privilege III the sum
of S90.95 and cost Of proceeding zap
plication for appeal fled
33-W. s. Calhoun, admr, VS.. H..
mcknight, ct discontinued on ap
plication of plaintiff
AZ s. b. Logan, ct al, vs. Thorn
Bush. ct al-report Of experts APP
proved and homologated
69-Clara Sandiford VS. Loreuz
Smith, Acknowledgements as prayed
for
7O-Olivia Owens, wife, VS. Henry
Jones, husband Judgment as prayed
for.
There are several cases sci for next
Monday and Tuesday, 80 that couri
will continue until about the middle
of the week. His Honor desires to
clean the docket if possible, an ac-
complishmept that will give great
satisfaction in this parish,
The lawyers in attendance during
the week were ]. &. White, ". h
Blackman, R p. Hunter. Il, G. Hunt
er aud h l.. Daigre.- of Alexandra
and W. L. Richardson, A. Caz4bai
and NJ. f. Machen, residents.
Gilt Edgesfonic cures Fever aud Ague
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

A counting of noses in the con
vention at Natcbitoches divalgsd the
fact that two more votes would have
nominated Mr.. Jeffries for Congress
Those two votes the Blanchard bows
secured from Grant parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

On their return from the Natchi-
toches convention, Hon. j. G. Wise,
Judge w. i. Blackman and Mr.. Sta
pies, of Rapides, passed through our
town. Judge Blackman remained to
attend court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

The cotton worms are "friz out by
the cool spell this week, or else they
have "webbed up" In either event
cotton is safe and the scare is over.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Only $40 for a $50 sewing machine.
This offer will hold good until the
first day Of October. If you want a
bargain call at this Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Two First-Class SEWING MACHINES
for sale cheap ut the CHRONICLE OFFICE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

River within twenty inches of low
water mark Of last summer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Low Middling cotton rules in New
Orleans at 10ic; Good Ordinary slc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Adapted " chronic diarrhea. coa<
ton, md scro.u!a -Hy. Lstnan 4 /.
Pres't Virginis Medical Seclely
Successfully used in Dssrs,sia q,
Diarrhtea and Scr5sula. Prof. /. j.,i
University ga. ssfs
Efficient IN anBmia; rycasi,at am:
and blood plifer. II. Fisher. MN
Valuable N nervous prostisiin. Is,
tion aud chloTesis, &C &. a<t1sn
D., n T.
p inc tonic and sIsel4iie>, rsrf&
~ diseases perNi;ar 70 fsA: s's< q
fever aud ague, bfoachizsS AID i,.s|i.I
thu digestive organs II ! fstftzz
d ,stl~.
N,fy beneficial u stscIigsbeniase
proving . reduced system II lev. Is ;
Beck~tth, BiShop II Ga
.fugaliiehle AZ nerveue toais ~
c. Fowler, repa
~ commended ae 2 ~ ph2 i2esl<
lasFsl districts - D. RI s.iras y. y E
sRa3Sres ieoilitated y ssel|ss ID d
L C Nseresl, NJ - i1sl
-GEaM witt 1seaf t6i8l... 81 all
Feesxsui niptbeli4 : uas<
d, ~
DE great e.=asive ylstas -
MmiJcl,.. y p. ssi- f.GAss
Berest y u gsniine aarSl 1
malancNs eoiiditrslH ~ Wzl
Ohio
Bes+ Remo.s ever aaA n fHe,|
the threat + NJ SIT ri " ~. y
Tonic alteration slinrflis; che 4 ID
greatest reai.dies Neaic'si spvsIae|
Lynchbnsg. yirsiaia-
Adapted ia certain Alltttion5
Iidinys aud bladder d si'sld1 81
chlosssis, ssroissi MS ard ess'ale =
tions hrqfx.Et J. Nootsnsa " ~ 81
Rehesss headache psomfi'f 1
ari,i lie~, c'as.- Rev p c. 3t,sls1L p
Sam,,le sap:aly sen! iis'aI = a''y fA
desiring 70 tcSt passphlets - I
Anai ybis iYlt;. re.h plrka .. ~ y
comes IRON ia ), rags = per ~
gallons Ia gl.ts-$2 - = ; s'a's
for 10 gi,l',is~ 81 ies 70 Ralons y q
Mas ) 90 crais a1G 81: - 81 IN. ~
doz. Pills ;fele supsr cs.tal 8 1
and s1 laekagc: 81 IS - ~
d.z Senf postpaid any Nhrse ~
ami L iis contains % reduced s:'as
cut afiys pvH.Fs D the wsts's s'A !
yeiiie'it, palAtl.l'a All sellb'e
Springs open f9r .isiteTs jupe Is =
S:6sreT mont Ss,evia rates g qA'
ard parties sar lag ) Eiesf
Forts. and i.ywSeis i pgi faeA
froM spIiags apaas ad $ ess Myls7
Adde'S 81 biTIEA
fsss o. ti,e 81
r. fsia s.. aei:i ~, y
Fsr ssla ~ SIC stole g !. ~ $
'ax. SrMlt nafAs... In. '4*'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

The CHRONICLE will be sent from
now until January for 50 cents cash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

From the proceedings Of the
Freight Convention. which are pub
lished in another column, it will be
seen that the Grand Esore trade has
been pledged to Captains Sinnott
and Truslow. As consequence, we
suppose, these gentlemen or their
representatives will be around soon
to make contracts with the merchants
and farmers embraced in that trade
They are two Of the most popular
captains on the river. and we doubt
not will receive.a hearty support.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents Malaria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores appetite
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11
LOCAL DO II > /.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Dyspepsia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

Mr.. G. H. Mumford, the well
known partner Of Mr.. L. j. Pirtle, of
this place, has had a streak of good
fortune lately. Himself aud sister
have fallen heirs toTthe magnificent
sum Of $150,O00 We always did
think powerful heap of Mr.. Mum
ford, and now that bis finances have
been increased cool $4,000, onr
respect for him is greater than ever
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1880-09-11
Bedford, Va, AlaIl bid ii
SPRINGS.
Water, Mass and Pin

Adapted ~ chronic diarrhoa. e,,<
ton, ind scro:ula -Hy Lstaaa i
Pres't Virginia Medical seclefy,
Successfully used in Dss,elsia. (3
Diarrhtea and Scrfuia. Prof 1. }.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-09-30

while the wind shrieked louder than ever.
and both women shuddered to think OF the
family pet out in the pitiless storm. There
was mystery about it too which made
things 80 much worse, for they all knew
Polly to be the most obedient and law
abiding little mortal, who would never
have dreamed of starting off without per-
mission to visit any OF the small neigh
bors.
Kezie and Ann in the kitchen were near
y ~ much grieved as grandma and Aunt
Jane, for Polly was q universal favorite
saying to poor Aunt Jane, when she was
out there, that she always had said that
child was too good to live.
1t seemed to the women that they wait
ed an age before any one came back.
At last all three returned almost at the
same time without any news, alas but
joined by several sympathizing neigh
bors.
Grandpa and Jacob and two or three of
the neighbors, were in the hall, discuss
ing in whispers some horrible arrange
ments about dragging the brook. which
they did not wish the women to hear,
when the travellers all arrived, receiv-
ing sadly different greeting from the
joyous welcome they had looked forward
TO.
''Have You thought Of the old barn '''
was the first thing Gaorge asked.
"What should the child want in the old
barn ?'' said Henry Smith dejectedly, but
Aunt Jane caught at the suggestion and
spoke Of the play-room George and Polly
had in the loft, and thought it very likely
she might have gone there to put some
thing in order for hin.
on they set again with lanterns, on foot
this time, and Aunt Jane, leaving grand
ma with several Gaughters-in-law and
grandchildren, who had just come.
snatched upa shawl and hood too.
There was grandpa at the head Of the
strangelprocesson, walking with as firm
and steady step as If he had only seen
forty instead of seventy winters, and
Henry the farmer. ard Charles the doctor.
and Peter the lawyer. and John the Mer-
chant. and young George and lot Of
neighbors.
II was but little distance to the old
barn, and they made their way round to
the children's loft. They looked for little
footsteps. but the drifting snow would long
since have hidden those If there had been
any, and they saw no trace. All was still
and deserted and the ricketty ladder lay
on the ground blown down by the gale.
Henry Smith said hopelessly," | told you
it was no use. How could the child have
got into the loft with the ladder lying on
the ground"
''She might have got in before it blew
down, though" said Aunt Jane, inspired
with hope. and in trice the men lifted
the ladder against the barn wall and she
and young George flew up like eats. They
burst open the door and let in stream of
light from the lanterns and a joyous cry
Of Found, found" came to the anxious
listeners below. Here was the old play
room in apple-pie order. Georges tool
chest had been laboricuslv dragged out by
the small arms. and shining tool and
little bit of buckskin lying on the floor
showed that hours of labor had been
spent there.
Go be Concluded Tomorrow.
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From the Postmaster OF WaVerly,
IOWa.-BiliOuSneSS and Tor.
Did Liver Cured.

WAvEELY, Ia, April l, 1879.
Gcntlemcn-f feel it my duty to inform you of the
great good have derived from your sulphur Bitters.
have been in poor health for number of years, and
suffered greatly from Biliousness and Torpid Liver.
| have consulted the best physicians and spent n
great deal of money with no permanent benefit, and
had about lost faith in everything. At the earnest
solicitation of Mr.. Holt who had taken them, pur-
Chased three bottles OF SULPHUR BIT1ERS and
commenced to take Them and TO my great joy ! be-
gan 10 feel better after the first dose. Ny head Is
free from pain, my appetite good and | enjoy life
with kest had long deemed impossible for me-
well known in this vicinity, and if you desire you
Iuy name, I wish all sufferers to know the
Priceless value of SULPHUR BITTERS.
Very truly yours, EDWARD KNOTT.
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The untold fnseries that result from the use Of the
vile whfskey and rum decoc;ioas under the name OF
Bifters and the indiseriHinate of sarsapaTiias
which have for their base CalOTBel, Mercury, QUICK
silver Corrosive SuhIiinae and other deadly poissns
have Justly caused people 10 be careful what they buy
and Reader, Nature offers a fine specific winch
il SULPHUR, that i-eEdorsed by scientists for ages
for the rsfYe cure Of Chronic skin Diseases, Carries
Of the Bone, HHnors in the Blood. serofulous Dis
eases, Bad or Unnatural Habit of Body,syphils and
yenereaI, Fever sores, Chronic or Old Ieer-, salt
Rheum, kiekets, White swelling, scald Head, Uter
inc Affections. Cankers, Giandular Sweings, Notes
Wasting and Decay ofthe Body, Pimpies. and Blo'ch
e. Chronic Rheumafism and Consumption, Gravel
and CaIculous Deposits. and varieties of the
above complaints 10 which sometimes are given
sp~cious names.
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EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

shE facilities at this Institution, for ACQUIRING n
- thorough and practical business education can
Inc TACT that over two hundred of our graduates
weLe assisted by u.s. within the past year. to lucrative
~, IN some OF the best business houses in the
Send Tor the latest catalogue. C0MER'S COSs1E ls
CiAL COLLEGE, 666 Washington Street. Boston
w4w
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STILL ANOTHER
Important Discovery
Nature Again DlsclOses Her Sc
crets for the Benefit of
Mankind.
How The Suffering May Find Relief.
GOOD CHEER 10 ALL AFFLICTED.
Cures Effected by the
H A w A TIA N
cA1ARRH REMEDY.
4 DisagreeaOie Disease ArOitletl
and Cured by its use.

The receipt for making this WONDERFUL REMEDY
was obtained by James j. Peavey. while living in
Honolulu, Hawaiian Island, where he resided for
than twelve years.
Mr.. Peavey. at that time. was suffering from catarrh
and with many doubts as to the curative properties
of this remedy, he compounded small quantity, and
began TO directed TO his surprise and joy he
found relief after the first trial. and in short time
he entirely cured.
Mr. Peavey afterwards put this remedy up in small
quantities and sold and gave it away to his friends
but not until recently has he consented to have IL
prepared and thoroughly introduced to the world
Ii il a relief and cure for Catarrh in its worst
lorna.
One trial of the remedy is its best testimonial.
Sure relief is within the reach of all who willing
to give it a single trial.
1t is harmless convenient to take at any time, and
its good effects to be felt the rem
edy is applied
This is entirely different from any other snuff on
the market, every partice is dissolved soon
ii comes in contact with the delicate membranOus
cOatings that line the nasal passages, acting it
does directly upon the mucus membrane.
DO not delay another day, but send 35 cents and
obtain a sample box by return mail.
AS-FOr sale by all Druggists.
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GREATEST RUSH ever known 10000
thirty days, and 10000 more printing to
supply the immense demand for the Life of
cEN uAunnnH Hon. ]. w. Forney.
uIUI 0AUUUUN highly endorsed BY Gen
Hanc ock, the party leaders and press and Life Of
GEN. GAREiED sls Gen. sir on s. B thdst1
Both official. immensely popular, selling over TO-,
600 week !! Agents making $40 to $40 dayl
! he harvest is Sept. and Oct Outfits SOC each
More agents needed. Forb stterms address Quick
HUBBARD BROS, Pubs, Springfield, Mass.
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CAMPAIGN SONGSrERS

for both Hancock and GarfieId Clubs now
ready. Each spicy, spirited and splendid both in
music and words. The very largest and best in the
field, and the cheapest Samples mailed on RECENT
of price. he each. Grand chance for agents and
clubs Terms liberal. For particulars address
UNION BOOK CO., Springfield Mass.
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Nfm advertisements

0nn AMcl4 Stops, Sub Bass, Oct. Coupler
OnUHU CVox Celeste Vox Humane. Sent or
e.xa<xpsussr trial warranted only sos. Pianos l.;
up. Catalogue free. Address DANIEL. F. BEATTY
Washington, n. j. aug2lr&w4w
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Reader do You want Pure Blood
Sound Flesh, Strong Bone,
and Clear Skin?
Sulphur Bitters.
DELICATE FEMALES WHO
DON'T FEEL WELL.

Weak and sickly children; one bottle will do more
good than all the Latin prescriptions of drugs and
mineral poisons, which remain in the system, de-
stroying the bones. and make poor, weak broken
down invalid. There is no caOme or mercury in
SULPHUR BITTERS.
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PAINTS, Oils, varnishes, Glass and Psper
Il Haugings, House and Sign Painters.
c. BEALE co.
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PluMBlNG,-Practical Plumber.
l. doors south of Bridge Water St
HENRY A. TABOR
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GARFIELD OR HANCOCK

And coin money. Circulars and terms free. Outfit
so cents. +. b. TREAT, Pub, 757 Broadway, New
York. aug24t&wiw
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STOVES, Essss:. Tia Ii9 W .!I... wan.
SMILEY 4 WASGATT.
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STOVES. EssEsas:, Rscssss sss Kitchen
wILLIAMSON, WARD &C O6AN.
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THE AcEDANp ToTTERINc

VIII find the SULPHUR BITTERS wonderful in
vigorant, giving strength their totterng footsteps.
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DYSICIAN q SURGEON
l. J. NJ. EvELETH, N. D., Office Second ST., 4tt
door north of Winthrop St, Hallowell,
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Music and Musical Instruments of ali
ANl kinds. Strings &C.
c. c. HUNT. Opp, 20.
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T VERY, Sale and Boarding Stable.
IL CORNER OF MARK EFT SQUARE,
CONI, FARRAR & CO.
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The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully sc
ec,ed in different parts of North America and Europe
furnishing, by this broad field of operations, an adj
ditioual and exceptional safety to- he Policy holders
The assurances are made only on the Mutual Premi
ums Principal. The Surplus are returned annually te
the Insured.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-18
Massachusetts.

National Bankrupt Law-Action of
 the Boston Board of Trade.
 BOSTON, Feb. 17.-Several committees of manufacturers and merchants in relation to the national bankrupt law make the following report In January, 1879, the Boston Board of Trade appointed 8 special committee to consider this subject. During the past year it's investigations, including correspondence from Maine to Oregon, showed that the enact ment of such law would be as generally ap- proved as had been the repeal of that of 1867. In the meantime aid in the construction of a new law was sought from many and varied sources. Other trade societies worked inds- peadently, all to the same end. Then joint commission reached a mutu- al agreement as to most of the main provisions for the desired act. Up to this time the expediency of presenting the subject to the present session of Congress had not been fully determined when two gentle men, who had taken active interest in the matter, visited Washington for that purpose. Upon their request special committee of the House Judiciary Committee was appointed before whom, on the 9th inst, satisfactory hearing was had and an understanding reached that complete bill should be prepared and presented in due form at the earliest day prac- ticable. The construction of such bill has been confided to an eminent judge of the United States. It is expected to have the bill before the Judiciary Committee early next month. The Boston Board of Trade will gladly receive any suggestions which may aid in perfecting this work.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-18
Virginia.
Crazed by Drink-Desperate Fury of a
 Rum Maniac.

Crazed by Drink-Desperate Fury of a
 Rum Maniac.
 RICHMOND, Feb. 17.-A. T. Green, an Englishman, about 35 years old said to be 8 nephew of Green, the great London ship owner, took passage, Saturday afternoon, in New York for Richmond, Va, on the steam ship Old Dominion. Soon after the ship left the harbor it became evident that he had been drinking heavily, but he was compara- lively quiet until the vessel reached it's dock in Norfolk on Sunday afternoon. Monday morning about 2 o'clock, while the captain was asleep in his cabin, Green came from his and apparently much excited, saying some one had killed one of his family. The colored waiter on watch asked what was the matter. Green struck him vio- lently, and then rushed after him as he ran to call for assistance. The quar- termaster appearing, Green struck him with black walnut stool on the head with such violence as to break the stool into sever al pieces. Green followed him to the mates room and there smashed lamp. He next entered the cabin of Capt. Walker and struck him with his fist while asleep. The Captain jumped to his feet and kicked his assailant violently. The latter seizing the large brass lamp hurled it at Capt. Walk CT, who avoided it, and the lamp was shivered in many pieces. The captain then grappled with his assailant and after fearful struggle in the dark the quar- termaster and mates came to his assistance and aided to secure and manacle Green, who when the steamship reached Richmond was transferred to the charge of Major Poe, the chief of police. Green is said to be respect ably connected, but very incorporate. He is said to have friends in Richmond, Va. Capt. Walkers escape was remarkable, for had the huge burning lamp struck him tho blow would have probably been fatal
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-18
NEW ENGLAND.
Maine.

Twenty Thousand Dollars - Heavy
 Expense Caused by the Fusion Com
 spiracy.
 AUGUSTA, Feb. Ex-Governor Davis sent the following communication te the Legisla- ture to-day, which was referred to the Financial Committee
 To the President of the Senate and the Speak
 CT of the House of Representatives:
 In the message which had the honor to submit to the Legislature on the 9th inst. brief reference was made to the great ex- pense brought upon the State by the recent political complication. At that time there were no means of making any estimate of such expense. Since then the bills of the police force and of the force under the sherifs of the county of Ken nebec engaged at the Capitol have been presented to the Governor and Council, and the bill of the military have been served to the office of the Adjutant General, amounting in the aggregate to something less than $2o,- 000 The greater part of this expense, both of the military and police, oc- cured before the present administra- tion came into power. The en- ployment of the force at the Capitol was first authorized either by my predecessor di- rectly or by General Chamberlain, who had special power delegated to him by Governor Garcelon to protect the property and institu- tions of the State. Since the 17th of Jana- ary the employment of all the force has been authorized by the present Executive. The men employed did good ser- vice for the State in time of need, and justice to them demands that prompt action on the part of the Legislature be taken to make the necessary appropriation for the payment of this expense. (Signed)
 DANIEL F. DAVIS.