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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The revenue cutters Bear and Rush have
left Port Townsend, Wash, for the seal
islands
The steamship Victoria, on Lake Nicara-
qua, belonging to the canal company,is in
the hands of the revolutionis:s.
Secretary Carlisle has called for the res
ignation of Frank Swigart of Indiana,
chief of division in the Office Of The second
comptroller.
The United States government has sta
toned physician at the port of Hamburg
to inspect vessels sailing for American
ports and verify bills of health.
John H. Goode, q drygoods merchant of
Utica, n. Y, and proprietor of a knitting
mill ut Canastota, closed his store and con-
iesssd his judgments amounting to about
$4,000.
In the chief event of the Royal Thames
YACHT club regatta the Prince of Wales
cutter the Britannia, won the first prize,
the Varuna the second prize and the Caluna
the third
The pope has ordered that the work of
decorating the church of ST. John Lateran
be resumed. So far the decoration Of the
I-atcran has cost i, 100000 lire, which have
been supplied from the papal privy purse.
The citizens of Pelham, n. ", are aRi
tated over the disappearance of ex-Super-
visor Sherman Il. Pell When Supervisor
Pell's accounts were audited on March "a
the cash balance remaining in his hands
was SS,oS5O4, which is still unaccounted for.
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HELD FOR MURDER.
Arrested In Spokane For "a Crime Com
United In West VirgInia.

SPOKANE, Wash, May 27-Johnson Fer
guson, alias William Smith, is now pris-
oner at the county Jail, held to await extra
dition papers for Il murder committed in
West Virginia. The crime with which
Ferguson is charged is the murder of n
prominent kentuckian of the name of
Jameson Thompson, committed about
three months ago. A short time ago de-
tectives located Ferguson ut Sand Point,
and Wednesday night they went there
after him. Upon arrival they learned that
their man had left for Spokane OH freight
train. Later Ferguson was arrested and
taken to the county Jail. He gave his
name as William Smith and his age rs -.
The story OF the crime, in brief, is that
Thompson, while driving from his home
to Louise, KY, near the state line, met
Ferguson with n team near Wayne, w. Va.
a dispute arose over the right of way, and
in the quarrel that followed Ferguson drew
revolver and shot Thompson dead Fer
guson fled from the state Immediately.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
RAILROADS
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RAILROADS
sOHKDULE IN KFFKCT OCTOBER 50. 1884.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 80, 1854.
wBsrBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
Eau q. m. Warrington and Chattanooga limitedi
ior Bristol and beyond. Stops only at RAD.
1ord Pullman eleepers to New Orleans, and
900 q. m. for Radford. Pulaski, Bristol and aY
s cab ,.I ElkheIn Clinch yaley Division
to Louievilleivia Norton.
f:5C p. m: for Radford, Pulaski, and Bristol also
foI Bluoaeld Ohio extension; leaves BlueHeld
The West. Pullman slcepers TO Memphis via
Chattanooga.
HoRrH AND HAeTBoUND. LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
T1b :. m for Petersburg, Richmond and
!s;z5p. m. for Washington, Hagcrstown, Phils-
delphia and New~York. Pullman sccpo
Roanoke TO New York, via Harrisburg and
1885 p. m. daily for Richmond and Norfolk. Pul
man parlor car to Norfolk, connects at Lynch
b:1C J.. III. for Bucnn Vista and intermediate sta
lions. No connections beyond
s:ac p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pullman
t.eeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg to Rich
1915 night (Washington and Chattanooga lin.
,tedl for Washington, H9gerstown, Philadol
Washington via Shenandoah Junction and
New York via Harrisburg. Pullman sleeper
hoanoke to Washington, open a; s:o' p. m.
tached stops only at BueIa VISTA Baeic,
Shenandoah, Luray, Shenandoah, Junction,
Shepherd town, Antictam, Grimes and st.
Durham Division-Leave Lynchburg (Union
ststi1pl and al6 p. m. daily for South Boston
Wins:on-salem Divieion-Leave Roanoke Union
tiation) 9:46 m. daily for Rocky Mount,
hartinsville, Winston-Salem and intermc.
date stations.
For all additional information apply at ticket
Off &C or to w b. DEVIII
General Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Russlan-Enslish Sealing Agreement.

OTTAWA, May 27.-The governor general
has received advices respecting sealing
from the imperial authorities, and the fol-
lowing dispatch based thereon was trans
United by the deputy minister of marine
to Collector Milne, ut Victoria, b. c.: II
have to advise that the English and Rus
sian governments have agreed to prohibit
sealing vessels from fishing within 10
miles of the Russian coast and within 20
miles of Robin island and Commander
island during the present year. Warn
sealers to observe this prohibition, COM
municating with those who have already
sailed whenever possible. Give copy of
this to officers commanding her majesty's
ships at Esquimault." Collector Milne
has taken the necessary steps TO give the
matter publicity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
ne TOOK ANYTHING.
a Baggagemaster Who Got His 0slsrsI
Supplies by Robbing the mills.

Supplies by Robbing the Mails.
NORFOLK, May 27.-William NJ. Mason,
81 years old, baggagemaster between Del
mar, Del, and Cape Charles, Va, has been
arrested by postotfice inspectors for rob-
ping the mails. The inspectors found on
his person when arrested packages of mail
matter that he had just stolen, and he
inally admitted that he had been stealing
from the mail pouches intrusted to his care
Tor some time; that he has stolen packages
OF shoes, rubbers, boots, gloves handker-
chiefs, Jewelry and merchandise of all de-
scriptions passing through his hands to
and from Norfolk, Hampton, National
Soldiers Home, Newport News, Fortress
Monroe, Yorktown, Berkeley, in fact from
points all along the eastern shores of
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
FOR the last two or three years many COM
plants from citizens of Norfolk, Old
Point, Portsmouth, Va, and from that
vicinity have been made to the postoffice
department, and a number of innocent
employees have been from time to time
suspected and under surveillance, but this
baggageman has never for moment been
under suspicion, the officials having inn
p!lcit confidence in him until now. Mason
has been in the employ of the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway COM
pany for the past eight years
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Tried To Rob a Trnin

ST LOUIS, May o7.-Two men made an
unsuccessful attempt to rob the express
car on the southbound Mobile and Ohio
railway train Is miles south Of here The
men climbed on the engine near Forest
Lawn, Ills, and with cooked revolvers
ordered the engineer not to stop Mt that
station. The messenger refused to admit
them to the express car, and in the mean,
time the conductor stopped the train by
applying the airbrakes from the interior of
the coach. The robbers then jumped from
the train and escaped.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
The storm at Jacksonville, Ills.

JACKSONVILLE, Ills. May 27.-This city
has been visited by the worst storm in its
entire history. The rain was rounded out
with regular cloudburst, and in few
minutes the south part of the city was
under water The electric light plant had
its fires put ont, and a large number Of
dwellings in the Third and Fourth wards
were inundated. The people living in the
flooded houses were rescued with boats
and improvised RATS. Great loss of prop
erty has resulted
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Charles V. Decker III Trouble.

PETERSBURG, Va, May 27.-There is con-
siderable excitement here over the conduct
of one Captain V. Decker, who in 1892
married an estimable young lady of this
place. Miss Matte H. Beasley They left
here and now he is under arrest in Balti-
more ut the instance of another lady who
claims to he his wife. Much Indignation
against him is felt here
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
AT WASHINGTON
Important Decision as to Indian
Depreciation Claims.
SEVERAL SOUTHERN APPOINTMENTS

Reports as to ChoIera-New Third Audi
tor Takes. Hold-Ita1ian Ambassador.
Military to Go to Chicago-Ncw Legation
Building-Light House Tender Maple.
WASHINGTON, May 27-The court of
claims rendered two important decisions
in the cases of Joseph G. Daniels, jr., and
and II. b. Wellborn against the United
States and the Creek Nation. These two
cases were argued by Assistant Attorney
General Colby in behalf of the government
and Indians and by Messrs. Vale, Earl and
Pugh for the claimants, and were admitted
as test cases. They involved in themselves
onlyabout $1,000 or $4,000, but Indirectly
affect the settlement of 1908 claims, ag-
gregating 81 1851 900 for Indian depretlations
arising out of the Greek war. The court
found for the government and Indians in
all material points. The case will proba.
bly, be appealed to the United States SUI
preme court. The claims are mostly those
OF citizens of Georgia and Alabama. Many
OF the original. claimants are dead, and the
suits were brought i'll the name of the
heirs and administrators
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
More Appointments.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Among the pres
idental appointments were these: For
United States attorneys in Alabama, EN-
met O'Neal, Joseph n. Miller and Henry
ID. Clayton; for United States marshals in
the same state, J. c. Musgrove, E. r.
Morrissette and w. H. Tisdale A. J.
Montague was appointed attorney for the
western district of Virginia and Samuel
G. Dunlap marshal in Georgia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
New Ambassadors.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Secretary of State
Gresham has received official notice of the
purpose OF the Italian government to raise
Its diplomatic representation at Washing
ton to the Crude of an embassy. The name
OF the Italian ambassador is not yet Off
cialiy known, but it is presumed that the
present Italian minister, Baron Fava, will
succeed to the new Office. Similar action
is looked for on the part of Germany.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
indians yNnnt Unr,I ,Iouny

WAsnINGroN, May a1.-Thc treasury de-
partment is preparing to pay the Choctaw
ana Chickasaw claim of S2,29l $50 They
have expressed desire that large portion
of it be paid them in silver half dollars as
the money is to be divided up per capita
among the Indians, and they prefer some
thing that has ring to it rather than
nnnpr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Richmond Terminal Securities.

NEW YORK, May 2T,-Reports were cur
rent during the day that some Richmond
Terminal securities deposited with Drexel,
Morgan ~ Co. prior to the issue of the
plan of reorganization, had been with.
drawn. a member of the firm stated in
regard to these reports that some securi-
ties were withdrawn by parties who de-
sired to sell them, but that they were offset
by the deposits, which were fully as large
rs the withdrawals
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Naval Academy News.

ANNAPOLIS, May 21-Iientenant Com
mander w. W. Gillpatrick's orders have
been modified. He will he detached from
the Naval academy on June TO- aud will
report for duty Us executive officer of the
United States steamship Chicago on the
18th of June The mental examinations
of the G-year men and all the other cadets
connected with the Naval academy are
finished ~
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Salisbury on Home Rule.

LONDON, May 27.-Lord Salisbury nd
dressed an enthusiastic meeting of Irish
Unioniats at the Londonderry City Hall ON
the home rule BILL He said that under
the financial clauses of the bill the present
salutary system of enabling occupiers of
land to become it's owners would no longer
he DOsSiDle
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
George Pyke's Embezzlement.

TORONTO, May 27-With reference to
the arrest in Kansas City of George Pyke,
wanted here for ENLIGHTENMENT. as alleged,
of 100000 from the Imperial bank of Can
ada. General Manager Wiikie states that
Pyke's Oscillations do not exceed $4,000,
covered by securities
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
SUNDAYOPENlN(, FIGHT
The Question May Be In the
Courts All Summer.
GRAND DISPLAY OF wOMANs WORK
The National Commission Yield and the
Grounds Will BE Thrown Open Awhile
at Least-Irisli People Have Their Day.
The Awards Question Makes Trouble.

-A'"'N' sSucStbOl mikes IrOuules
CHICAGO, May 27.-The Worlds fair
will be open Sunday. At least that is
what Commissioner Hundley of the judi
,al committee of the national commission
said. and as he is one of the three mem
bers OF the commission who violently OPP
posed Sunday opening his admission has
double force Commissioners Huntlley made
the statement after comforting with United
states Attorney Milchrst concerning the
injunction which the government will
pray for to restrain the directors from
opening the exposition gates on Sunday.
After considering the matter we have de-
cided that the bill for an injunction cannot
be filed in time to close the fair next Sun
day." said Mr.. Hundley. at is such an
extensive affair that no lawyer on c,.rth
could prepare the petition within "a hours.
we shall wait until next week Yes, that
means that the gates will be open next
Sunday. 1t will do no harm just for one
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Narrow Escape from Fire.

CHICAGO, May 27.-F'ire which broke out
in the building at 1921 Wabash avenue
caused almost panic among the occupants
of that and the adjoining building. The
flames originated in room occupied by
Thomas Mcdonald and George Wilson,
where kerosene lamp exploded. They
spread so rapidly that George Jones and
c. Brown We're unable to escape and were
taken from their rooms by the firemen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
New Light House Tender.

WAsHINGToN, May 27.-Captain Evans
of the Light House board has received a
telegram announcing the arrival ut Ports
mouth, Va, of the light house tender
Maple. This was her trial trip and it was
very satisfactory. The Maple will be sta
toned at Baltimore
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

WASHINGTON, May PA telegram was
received at the war department stating
that the great crevassc in the banks of the
Mississippi near Lake Providence had
caused great restitution among the inhab-
itants of the country, many of whom have
been rendered homeless, and asking for
the loan of tents
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G0NDOLA WHARF, AGRICULTURE BUILDING
day" While not saying so positively, the
commissioner appeared to believe that the
remarkable compleXity of the question
would eventually result in the matter
dragging on until fall and meanwhile in
the absence of the Injunction the EXPOSE
ton grounds would be crowded with sight
scers Sundays. The national commission
has adjourned to meet July H.
The magnificent library in the Womans
building, which was fitted up and fur
nished by the women of New York, was
opened. The members Of the New York
woman's board of managers held an in
formal reception there in honor of the
event. Only invited guests were admitted,
but hereafter the library will he open to
the public. The library is one of the hand
soonest rooms in the Woman's building
and Oh every side are specimens Of woman's
handiwork. The ceiling was frescoed by a
woman, Mrs. Dora Wheeler Keith, the
5000 books in the handsome carved walnut
case were all written by women, the beau
tiful rugs which lie about on the polished
floors were woven by women in Persia, the
paintings which adOrn the walls, the
statues and busts are all the work of
women artists. And this wonderful col
lection was gathered together and arranged
in the room by the women of the state of
New York.
The question of awards at the Worlds
fair is assuming serious proportions. Am
erican exhibitors are now Joining with
the foreign commissioners in opposition to
the system devised by Mr. Thatcher and
adopted 10y the national commission. So
general is the revolt that unless some sat.
isfactory arrangement is made soon there
will apparently be few exhibits in jackson
park for the judges to pass upon. Most
of them will he withdrawn from examina-
ton. The main objection to the TEACHER
system is that the awards, which consist
of but one kind of medal, are to he made
by individuals and not by juries.
The paid admissions to the Worlds fair
aggregated ST., 4G3.
From the lofty towers at either side of
the Medieval gateway leading into the
Irish village mt the Worlds fair tioated the
Stars and Stripes and the Green Old
flag" The village was formally dedicated
and upon it was pronounced the benedic-
ton of Archbishop Feehan of Chicago,
and Cardinal Logue of Armagh, primate
of all Ireland
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
New Legation Building ut washington

WASHINGTON, May 81 = Minister Won
Holleben, on behalf of the German gov
eminent, has purchased certain lots on
Massachusetts avenue upon which build
ing will be erected for use as an embassy.
The price paid was 81, 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Cholera In Southern Franco.

WAsHINGToN, May o7.-Surgeon General
Wyman of the marine hospital service re-
ceived n cable dispatch from Surgeon
Irwin, who is stationed at Marseilles, an
nouncing that cholera has appeared at
Mines and Cette, in southern France.
These places are situated within - or 100
miles OF Marseilles. Cette is directly on
the SpncnnSt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Suicide by aLnNer.

BRooKLYN, May 27.-Julius Esperstedt,
tinsmith 10 years old, shot himself dead
almost directly under his sweetheart's
window, corner of Fulton and Wyona
treets unreQuited love was the cause.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
MilLtary Ordercd to Chicuco.

WAsrlNGToN, May 27.-The duty of
guarding the government exhibits at the
Worlds fair will not fall entirely upon the
marines. An order was issued at the war
department ordering companies + and C of
the Third infantry from Fort Smelling,
Mimi, to Chicago for guard duty at the
fnr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Italian MINISTRY sus,,,n.n

ROME May 27.-The vote of confidence
ia the cabinet was introduced in the cham
Der III connection with Premier Giolitti's
announcement that the recognized cabi-
net would follow the old programme 1t
resulted in mn unexpectedly complete vic.
tory for the government
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

CUMBERLAND, Md, May 27.-William 5.
Bridcndolph, prominent aud wealthy
young lawyer, was riding spirited young
saddle horse when the horse SHE'D at an
electric street car and threw Bridendolph
directly under the wheels OF q heavily
loaded van, which passed over his abdo-
men, killing him almost instantly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
New Fast Train,

NEW York, May 21.-The exposition
flyer" the New York Centrars 2O-hour
train to Chicago was given II preliminary
run between New York aud Albany. The
train is II beauty and sped over the rails at
the rate of is miles an hour without jar.
y new kind of buffer is used which will
hold the train perfectly rigid and prevent
all oscillation
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Sunday School Celebration.

BR00KLYN, May 27--The 9th anniver-
sary of the Brooklyn Sunday School union
was celebrated with the usual exercises in
and ont of doors. The children marched
through the streets to Prospect park. It
is estimated that about 10000 children
were in line. Governor Flower reviewed
the Dnrnuo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

SPRINGFIELD, Ills. May 27-The Demo
cratic reapportionment bill has passed the
house the Democrats getting their full
vote out on ii. 1t goes back to the senate
for few minor amendments, after which
it goes to the governor
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

c. Watson, for several years on the re-
portorial staff of the Bridgeport Farmer,
has been appointed by United States Treas
urer ID. Nj. Morgan us his private secre-
tary, and will accompany the new treasurer
to Washington. Mr.. Watson is 81 years
of npp
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
An Indianian Appointed.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The secretary
OF agriculture appointed Evans H. Pritch-
ard OF Indiana inspector for the bureau of
animal industry at indianapolis, at sal
AIRY of $3.50, to include expenses.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Hanging at Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 27-Robert Al.
exander, Louis and Howard Pugh, negro
boys, were hanged at Tuckagee, Ala, for
criminal assault on Mrs Cox, n farmers
wife This is the first legal hanging for
this offense in the state.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Queen WilheIiminn III.

The HAGUE, May 26.-Queen Wilhel-
NINA of Holland is developing rapidly
symptoms of consumption and the queen
regent who is now i'll the country with her
and the royal physicians, fear the worst.
In ease of her death the Nassau Orange
dynasty would become extinct
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
MIR. lincoln Mt the white House.

WASHINGTON, May 27-Robert II. Lin
coin, eX-mnister to Great Britain, was at
the state department. He had long talk
with Secretary Gresham, and the two
afterwards repaired to the White House,
where Mr.. Lincoln had an interview with
the president
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Baseball Decision.

WASHINGTON, May 27-The national
board has decided in the case of Taylor, a
baseball player claimed by the Albany club,
that Taylor is still under reservation by
the Albany club and cannot play with any
other club until released by Albany or the
national hand
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
a North Carolina Appointment

WASHINGTON, May 27-George McCor-
kle, of Newton, Catawba County, N. c.,
was appointed chief of the division of
pre-emptions and townsites in the general
land office of the interior department., vice
Edward S. Kreidler, resigned.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Chinese Comply with the Inv.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Reports received
at the treasury department indicate a
larger registration of Chinese than at first
anticipated. So far reports from 40 out of
the Us internal revenue districts of the
United States show that 11,21S Chinese
have registered
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

CITY OF MEXICO, May 27-United States
Minister Isaac Pussy Gray held his first
official reception. 1t was attended by
members of the government, the diplo-
matte corps and many other conspicuous
residents of the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
The Shoes Did Not FIT.

ATLANTA, May PA young lady named
oailie Wallace near Midwife, Ga. shot and
Hlli Manuel Rosenwerg a Russian jew
2eddier who had sold her pair Of shoes
which were not satisfactory to her.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Frank Richey Released ON Rail-.

LITTLE ROCK, May 27.--Frank Richey,
the alleged murderer of John NJ. Clayton,
has been released on $1,000 bail. The eyi
dcnce against him is considered very slight
and it IS not expected he will be convicted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

CINCINNATI, May 81 x-Secretary OF
the Treasury Charles Foster has startled
the financial world by making an assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors. Liza
oilities SGO0,0 and assets are claimed to
De about the same.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
The New ThIrd Anditnr.

WASHINGTON, May 81 The new third
auditor OF the treasury, Samuel Blackwell
OF Alabama, has arrived here and entered
upon his duties.