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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
No Wi;skey!

BRowN's IRON BIrTERs
is one of the very few tonic
medicines that are not COM
posed mostly Of alcohol or
whiskey, thus becoming a
fruitful source of intemper-
ancc by promoting a desire
Tor rum.
Browns Iron BI1TERs
is guaranteed to be a non
Intoxicating stimulant, and
it will, i'll nearly every case,
take the place OF all liquor,
and at the same time abso-
lutcly kill the desire for
whiskey and other intoxi-
eating beverages.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

Rev G. w. RICE, editor of
III. .4Weyicm Christian Re-
;j.:.', lays Of Browns Iron
-, rs:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

Brother Earle, the Junction is too
big a place for you; but twas ever
thus, as Uncle Gabe Tucker has it:
"Dey kctches little MINERS in de middle OBJ
de sea.
AM you finds de smales' po' um up de bigges
kind o tree"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-08-15
a NCTkD BUT UNTITLED WOMAN.
rrnu, the Boston GlOb,l


The above is good Likeness of Mrs lydia z. Pink.
ham, OF Lynn Mass, who above all other human beings
may be truthfuIy called the Dear Friend of Woman
as some of her correspondents love to call her She
Is zeaously devoted to her work which is the outcome
OF nfe-study, and Is obliged to keep six LADY
assistants to help her large correspondence
which daily pours in upon her. each bearing its special
burden OF suffering, or joy at release from it Hsr
Vegetable Compound Is q medicine for cool and not
ev1 purposes, have personally investigated it ana
am satisfied OF the truth Of this
On account Of It's proven merits 1t IS recommended
and prescribed by the best physicians In the country
One says It works like charm and saves much
pain. 1t win cure entirely the worst form OF faIr
of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, IRREGULAR and painful
Henstruation, all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
liberation, Foodings all Displacements and the CON
I1ent spinal weakness. and is especially adapted to
the Change IF Life"
1t permeates every portion OF the system and gives
lew life and vigor. 1t faintness, fatulency
destroys all craving for simuants and relieves weak
ness Of the stomach. It cures Bloating, Headaches
Nervous Prostitution, General Debility, seeplessness
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling Of bearing
down, causing pain. weight and backache, is always
permanently cured by its 1t will at all times and
under all circumstances, act in harmony with the Law
that governs the female system.
Itcosrs only per bottle or six S. and is sold by
uIA59Na'S ANY "-Nice Us " sieSAli cdSe, uAu
the names Of many who have been restored to perfect
health by the use of the Vegetable Compound, be
obtained by addressing Mrs p, with stamp for reply.
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either sex this compound Is
! unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
Mrs. Pinlhara's Liver Pills., says ono writer, fare
Ete best IN the i1orld for the cure Of Constipation
! UIiousness and TorDidity of the liver. Her Blood
PUric- woTs in Its special line and bids fair
to equal the Compound in its popularity.
Anmust respect her as an Angel of Mercy whose SOLO
ambition is to do good to others.
Philadelphia. Pa CD Mrs. A. II. D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.


THE MEXICAN BORDER QUARASTISE.-The surgeon-Gen
eral of the Marine Hospital Service has received report
from Surgeon Main at Brownsville Tex saying that the
quarantine there was raised November To- e last niteeh
DAVIS being merely quarantine OF observation as yellow
fever had by that time ceased TO be epidemic.
THE President IN THE WHITE HoUsE-The President
has given ND his residence at the Soldiers Home and
fully Installed In the White House for the winter IL Is
expected that Mrs McEroy and other relatives will spend
the holiday season at the White House
THE LIGHT HOUSE BoARD-Captain William r. Mccain
has been ordered to duty member of the LghtIIouse
board, vice Commodore John Lee DAVIS, VINO mas Dech
ordered to command the Asatic station.
MEETING OF THE CABISET-Thc Cabinet meeting to-day
was short and and unmportant. All the members were
except the Attorney Gencrawho was engaged IN
q cause before the United States Supreme Court.
PATENT DECIsIoSs.-The Commissioner OF Patents has
decided that party bound by all the acts Of his agent
made In good faith and within the scope OF Ills authority
He also holds that the cancellation OF certain claims In
original application does constitute inadvertence,
cident mistake, ard application Tor reissue the pur
pose OF which is TO renew such claims cannot DE allowed
INELIGIBLE on ACCOUNT OF sEx-The Solicitor Of the
Treasury will make adverse report on the application
OF Mrs Mary A. Miller OF New-Orleans, for license as
master OF a steamboat.
THE COURT OF CLAIMs.--The Court OF Claims has or
anizod for the winter and the hearing OF the Choctaw
case was begun to-day. Justice Weldon, the member
OF the Court, has not yet taken his seat.
DIMES FOR TIE PACIFIC CoAsT.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury has authorized the superintendent Of the Mint
a San francisco purchase silver bullion for coinage
the Pacific Coast where there great demand for small
enin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
OBITUARY NOTES,

Captain Edward Funk, an old sea-captain,
died on Monday the house OF his sister, Mrs. Newton
squires, No 2l5 East Northumberland Fifhst at the
age Of eghty-seven years. He the son Of Captain
Nathaniel Funk old NewYor1 pilot, and was one of
family OF fourteen children, OF whom commanded
packet ships in the Atlantic trade He was born at the
family homestead which stood the site OF the present
No. 70 Fuon-st on May 49, 1896. When fourteen years
Of age he left school and went 10 At nineteen ne
commanded packet and was In constant service from
then until 1863 when he made voyage to Liverpool as
master OF ship. newell. This was his last voyage.
Mrs. Annie Sanford Martndale Purdy, wife
OF Dr. Alfred s. Purdy, who died Sunday, was, for
nearly twenty years. First Dlrectress Of the NewIork
Female Assistance Society for the relief Of the sick poor
For many years she was manager OF the New York Fee
male Auxiliary Bible Society of the New-Iork Branch OF
the WOmans Foreign Missionary Society OF the McCln-
took Association and OF the Five Points Mission She
will also be remembered connected with the Soldiers
Relief Association In the work OF the hospitals during the
Policeman Theodore Freund, who had been
connected with the police force Of this city for thirty
two years. OF which time he spent duty at Castle
Garden, died at his home IN Brooklyn yesterday nge
hfty-nne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.

A BARTENDER SHOT IN CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI. Dec. 4.-EaTly this morning Henry
anmerng tender, fatally shot by Charles Beck,
for refusing the latter drink.
REWARD FOR THE CAPTURE OF BURGLARS. :,
AIIFNToWN. PENN Dec. 4.-The store OF Lands
20 n souderton. robbed last night OF silks furs and
other goods at 900 reward OF 500 Is offered Tor
he eeoyery goods and the arrest OF the thieves,
A MURrER IN A CHURCH,
ST Louis, Dec. Ain quarrel Saturday night
at church Cassyille, between William O. Back anu
William the latter sou OF tue clergyman BUICK was
alarmed four tlm,s, killing him instantly. Brown neu
RAILWAY TRAINS IN COLLISION
LYNCHBUKG, Va, Dee. Am eastern-bound pas
scnTcr train on the Norfolk and Western railroad came o
collision with freight train here today negro a1p
VIM was stealing ride, killed. Engineer Pond Oh tno
MESSENGER train, fatally nAnged DIhAoHAh "i" :"
passenger names Unknown, were sughty lIOuIed
THE NORTH WORCESTER ACCIDENT,
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 4-Mrs Aihasa "; DaN Is,
age victims OF tho Boston Barre anu
asT,lneT railroad accident died this morning Mrs Holland
MarDle. OF Holden. "A dangerous condition.
HANGING A MURDERER IN NEW.MEAiCo
ALHUoUERQUE, N. NJ, Dec. 4.-One Johnson,
who last shot anu killed cowboy near Ioondso ~
~ u mob On SUNNY night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05

-, - .;or and bomestead entries made after for
fnre or failure to build the road within the tune speS
fed for the relief Of settlers ON pubic LANDS 81
Ra,lroad to declare certain lands hefe'ol ore
Granted to railroad companies forfeited D.. !" .e.tie
meDt 10 repeal the Northern Pacific land gram
to retire small egateDder notes to estapms% mer
chant marine and establish rules for states
the construction of bridges at certain po3
over the Missouri and Mississippi rivers Se YCeswsone
certan lands near the headwaters OF the snd
River az public park for the erection OF puDhc pu
ings in Jacksonville and Key West. ,...,or nronos-
Mr. WILSON OF Iowa offered joint resolution pr0PO
ing the following amendment to the Cohstjiatton
Congress shall have power by appr9pSoee and
endowment of their rights privileges and mln I1
10 ASSUME to them the equal protection OF the laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
THE IyTI-SL1VERY SOCIETY
CELEBRATING TIE sEMI-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS ORGANIZATION.

CELEBRATING TIE sEMI-CENTENNtAL ANNIVERSARY
or IT'S oRGANIZATIoN.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-The semi centennial
anniversary OF the organization of the American Anti
Slavery Society held thi, morning in Horticultural
Hall John Puryls. Of the three survivors OF the
original sOcety-thc others John q. whittier and
Tlizur Wrgh-announced the object OF the meeting and
the Rev. Dr. Furness made prayer.
letter from the poet Whittier was read, were also
letters from George William Curtis, Grace Anna Lewis
Wendell Phillips, Parker Psbury, Samuel May, Samuel
IOngfellow Francis J. @. Garrison and Oliver Wendell
Holmes.
The declaration OF sentiments adopted 10y the COnven-
ton I'm December 1888 read by Caroline Spear II
says: submitting this declaration to the candid
naton Of the people Of this country and OF the friends OF
liberty throughout the world, hereby alx sigma
lures TO IT, pedgng Ourselves that, under the guidance
and the help OF Almighty God Will do all that In
lies consistently with this declaration Of principles
To overthrow the eXecTabe system Of slavery that
has been witnessed earth; To deliver Land
from its deadest curse; 10 wipe out the fOuest stain
which rests upon national cscutChcOn and To
the coorcd population of the United states all the rights
| and privileges which belong to them men and
Americans; what may To our persons, interests
reputation whether we live TO witness the triumph
OF liberty Justice and humanity. or perish ultimately
martyrs In this great benevolent and holy cause Mary
Grew was introduced ana made an eloquent address,
and wis followed by the Rev. Charles q. Ames who
spoke the advancement made in favor Of the cOOred
race. Susan b. Anthony also addressed the meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
MASSACHUSETTS, MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

BosroN, Dec. 4.-Municipal elections were
held to-day in nearly all the cities OF the State In Fitch
burg Aonzo Davis the citizens candidate, is reelected
Mayor by vote OF 1915 TO COZ for Jabez Fisher the
temperance candidate.
In Chelsea Mayor strahan Rep) reelected by about
900 plurality over Barnes DEM The entire Board OF
eight Aldermen Is Republican and the Republicans elect
nineteen Of the twenty Councilmen The city voted no
license by four majority.
In Cambridge Mayor the citizens candidate Is re-
elected by s7i plurality Mcintyre who headed the
Peoples ticket. The vote the license question Is
close but II will probably favor license.
In Taunton Charles T. Hanson Und) Ia elected Mayor
The city government Is evenly divided politically. 80
In Springfield Mayor Phillips (Rep.l Is reelected with
a Republican Board OF Aldermen. The city votes no
license by 29i majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
4 REGIMENTAL MONUMENT.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. 4.-The 18th Regi-
rnent G. v, which was mustered into service in 1862,
and OF which General W. II. Noble, OF this city was
Colonel met with its heaviest loss at Gettysburg July L.
1863 To the memory of comrades who fell that date
It is proposed to erect monument at cost OF $1,000
ana members Of the meut now raising funds for
that purpose. Ten companies expected TO supply
$3.50 each The monument will be OF Westerly granite,
in the form OF sarcOphagus. There will be decorations
and appropriate inscriptions and the name OF every
comrade who fell at Gettysburg viii be on the stone.
When completed the work will weigh tons. IL Will
be conveyed 10 Gettysburg, aud July L. lSS4twenty
one years after the battle and the exact spot where 1t
oceuired-wi be dedicated With appropriate ceremonies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
EoyyEES, CIRCULARS AND JERSEYS.

A display of handsome bonnets and suits
IA now shown by Edward Ridley Sons, in Grand-st In
the millinery rooms tiny evening bonnet In white velvet
k exhibited the brm quantity bent In deep scoops' and
the bonnet trimmed with Oriental lace, caught down by
ncar pins and cluster OF snowy tips at the side The
crnwn and full peated brm and Is suitable Tor uaV-
Cling or street wear II Ia constructed that may DO
S and carried In the pocket without injury. Alargo
',ictv of warm winter wraps lined with fur or with
quilted silk are also shown Handsome Russian cre,l-
rimcd with black fur shown at S35 Jersey house
whats arc offered at greatly reduced prices Children
roy. I'm ali oolors IN fine WOOL 30 cents each, and
Idcs' Jerseys which formerly sold at $2 90 are now
ceiling M 81 25 Warm Jackets for ladies, osort w0rsed,
hIrI m the figure like jersey sold to wear under
the outside wrap or for heavy house waist. without
sIeeyes they are IL 40 and with sleeves they are w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
4 vERDIcT UPON THE D4YVILLE RIOT
TIE GRAND JURY FIND THAT THE SHEEP THREATEN
THE WOLVES.

TIE GRAND JURY FIND THAT THE SHEEP THREATEN
THE WOLVES
DANyILLE, Va, Dec 4.-The Grand Jury
charged with the investigation Of the recent riot this
afternoon reported that they had presentments TO
make and submitted the following paper:
IL appears to the jury who have examined forty wit
nesses white aud cOOred the larger proportion being
coored that on the Sd day OF November in the afternoon
of that dav fight occurred Man-st. between &. ID.
NOEL (Whtel, and Hence Lawson cOored; thatafter the
fight and the cOmbatants separated by the
efforts of the colored policeman Adams, white man
named Lea and Others there determination the
part the crowd of negroes assembled TO ntnate the
whites by threats and menaces; that the efforts Of
Policemen Adams Freeman and Withers, and citizens
Corbin, Oliver Galloway, cOored, and others,
were unsuccessful In prevailing upon the crowd OF
negroes 20 dispense that they persisted In
remaining upon the OF the fight and giving express
sion TO remarks calculated TO excite the passions OF the
whites that at the whites fired OF their pistols in
the air hoping thereby 10 the crowd 10 dsperse
that the negroes did not then dspers but rushed upon
the from all quarters advancing upon the whites
with drawn pistols that firing thereupOn commenced
that the whites used their firearms In defence OF their
lives which were In imminent danger, aud 10y their
courage and pluck in standing UP against such odds
saved the lives OF hundreds Of people Ia this city, and
this is the unanimous sense OF the jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
THE COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE.
ACTION BY THE CAUCUs-REoRGANIzATIoN PRO-
POSED AND OPPOSED.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE tribune

POSED AND OPPOSED.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The Republican oena-
tors met in caucus shortly before to-day and ap
pointed committee consisting of Senators Cameron OF
wisconsin chairman ingalls,, Hoar Hale Miler OF Caii
fornia and Miller Of New-York to reorganZe inc COIL
mttes of the Senate assign the new Senators 10 rese
tive places on Them and to redisrioute the chairman
ships.
While 10 formal discussion regarding the reorgali""
ton of the Senate took place, there was some
exchange Of opinions in view OF the Iact
that the Democrats Of the House, hau
made clean sweep Of the Offices at their disposal SEN
ator Logan especially favored immediate reOrgahlza
fon and the turning of all Democrats holdng plaees
within the gift of the Senate. Senator EdnuuS; rem
forced by Messrs. Harrison, ingalls, ana 1I Hi
strongly objected TO this course Aney
mid not consider IL either consistent VIII, the
dignity OF the Senate becoming, IN view Oh Su9
fact that the last Congress had passed Owl service D
contrary 10 the spirit OF which course IKE the one pro
posed wond certainly There was no reason ior nas
ening the reorganization OF the Senate, especially as al
the POSTS were Tiled by whose service had gwen eli
tire satisfaction. -. w.. 10. = oondilato
Cor tbe of the Senate in the person OF D.
Ransdell OF Indiana, who served with distinction as
linton soldier in HarTisOns regiment tue IOln lnah'
and who lost arm in the battle OF kesaea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
CONp1 AMT FROM TEXAS.

WAsuINGroN, Dec. 1.-The memorial was
nresented I'm the Senate this afternoon by Senator Coke
relating to alleged abuses in the United states District
Courts of Texas 1t is signed by A. ]. Evans United
States Attorney of that State for the Western district
sets forth that the United States District Judges OF Texas
arc failing to hold the of their courts az nxed Oy
law and they are appointing their sons sonsnaw ana
brothern-law to the places OF District ana deputy DIS
trict Clerks ia their courts and keeping theW In ONCE 10
che eat wrong Of the public Among other illustrations
of the charges made the mcmonast mentions me iact
bst The United States District Judge for the western
nitt ~ the state mas in the last three years held only
two terms of court. when he should have hcd SIX anu
fhnt for this negligence there was no gOOd cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
THE DWIGHT INSURANCE CASE.
THE TESTIMONY ALL MIR LARoCQUE BEGINS An
ALLOTMENT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Norwich, n. Y, Dec. 4.-ln the Dwight in
surance to-day, DR.. Charles H. Porter of Albany.
was recalled by the defence and asked hypothetical
question concerning Dwights condition, as stated by
Charles Hull and Dwighs sister long argument fol
lowed between counsel TO the admissbilty Of the
question In rebutta testimony The question was adj
mted. In answer the witness said the Of death
could not have cOngestiye chs malaria fever.
He was then asked another hypothetical question: assuu-
ing the condition OF body proved by the plaintiffs
physicians at the first autopsy, and the conditions OF
health before death In answer he said that death could
not have resulted from natural The cause OF
death in the opinion OF the witness was mechanical
asphyxa Another hyphetical question prOpOundcd
assuming the conditions Of body and the fact OF pcng
down the throat mixture, "a testified TO by the under
taker Ayers would the heart Dc healthy The witness
answered that IL would be preserved by the liquid.
He was then asked Suppose the ndentatiOn on the
neck was caused after death, instead OF before what
would your opinion br the OF death I" In reply
he said 10 would not change his opinion. Drs IL. G.
Wood, John Swnburne, q. w. Avery and Elisha H.
Bridges gave the testimony In substance. The
counsel both sides then announced that they had
more witnesses 10 call. The evidence therefore
closed. Joseph Larocque then began argument for
the dismissal OF the complaint on the ground OF breach
OF warranty. When the court adjourned he had not
finished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
JOHN KOLB,S SELF-4CCUS4TIOM

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 4.-The Chief of Police
OF New. Brunswick N j. arrived here this morning, and
after conversation with John KOb. who yesterday ac-
clsed himself Of numbering young woman near New
brunswick became satisfied that the prisoner Is insane
Another conversation was held with Kob, I'm which he
said that he had dispute with Amanda Fluke In the
woods on kirts OF Perth Amboy n j. Last June
and struck her on the back. The BODY OF woman 81
no-ed to be his companion was found the spot In
Septembrr which had evidently been hanged from
tree The prisoner will be detained pending uther IN
yestgatlou by the authorities OF Mddrsex County, ~ j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
Mr.. BorcICIULrS GIEWS Or THE VEST.
THEATRICAL SUCCESSES IN THE CITIES OF THE
ROCKY MOUNTAINS.

THEATRICAL SUCCESSES IN THE CITIES or THE
ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
A man Of medium height, dressed in suit of
black his neck Innocent Of crayat wherewth the spark
ling diamond stud which secured his high standing collar
might be obscurcd his coloress parchmenttc1tue lace
clean shaver save for n stubbly black mousache his
head nearly bald except at the back, where few sth
black locks shot out In aggressive way over his coat
COLLAR "They look upon NcwYork as magnlhed
Adams Express Company" he was saying to TRIBUNE
reportcr with singular ccarncss Of enuncation which
bctokepcd the actor and deliberate choice OF words
dpe IN the habit OF mind OF the author II was Dion
Bouccault and chatting about hs recent tour In
the West He returned from san Francisco on Sunday
afternoon.
ayes sir" he continued, Now-York Is to them simply
the agent which transacts their carrying business and
sbip. their goods A for it, artistic social influence
they laugh To them Chicago the metropolis ana
their ideas and knowledge OF what Is going ON IN the
Tru State obtained from the Chicago newspapers
Ticy are an intelligent people, however, and | have
dons better business in small towns such as Denver
I IaTk irs%Smtiy bad $1,000 or 81 800 houses and
that at their regular prices Wc Gre Doom InUsp %
he'd in many ways with my tour have played IN towns
which had scarcely ever heard o. ana yet i9nd tmi
inhnbtanis They area great people ana ought not 10
Ice moderated either politically or socially
Mere your audiences apprecatiVef ,
As quick, Us intelligent and as intellectual as any
have ever played before IN NeW-lork IN every way my
tour has been great success
IAN, ON INV Way To Ncw-O Orleans. a city have not
what change, shall hnd both IN the city Hsei ana us
Y"u have had Irving with you since was here last
Mr. Buucicaut went and the story OF ls snccGss Is
inst What expected. little slow TO perceive tue man
talent at first. New Workers gradually awoke 10 sese
t s urnpoons and before he left the city the houses
woio Danagrmcnt aud artistic in mounting his
pays would alone enitle him TO high place IN tue re-
gard of the theatre going puDhc, even no uiu hO' MN
| scIf aupcar his stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
CENTENNIAL or 4 CONNECTICUT CITY

MmDLETowN, Conn, Dec. 4.-Preparations
are making for the celebration OF the centennial OF the
incorporation OF THE city, July 10, 1854 lnasmuch
"a Middlctown the first town In this country 20
manufacture cotton broadcoths and cut nails gave 10
the world the hydraulic ram so valuable tO FARMERS,
made the first steamboat propelled on the Connecticut by
sng oars Instead OF revolving paddle wheels. and has
sent forth into world eminent for learning and i
sti active n her good work. there Is ample excuse for
the proposed demonstration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-05
TO DEFINE CONFEDERATE CRUISERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA bill was introduced
in the Senate to-day by Mr.. Lapham, Of New
York defining the words Confederate cruisers !"
IN the act OF June 5, 1882, establishing the
Court Of Alabama Claims, to mean any organized ex-
pedton fitted out under the orders or direction OF the
Confederate Navy Department, although such expedition
had no ship or vessel at the time the damage done
The bin also contained provision for rehcaring OF any
case involving this question heretofore heard before TINS