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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02
PURCHASERS TO ASSUME TAXES OF 1852

below Cfoutierville, and bounded above
by lands of l.. j. RACIAL and Ra0ul
Racial and below by lands of Ii. & u.
Beer. A desirable piece of property.
Subject to lease for 1897
Is 354 acres Of hand, more or Tess,
on Old River, Known as the ''ShubrOok
Place" not far from BAYOU Natehez
Station. Bounded above by lands of L.
Duplex, below by lands Of Plauche.
For the hOmeseeker this is the chance.
II. $50 acres o: hill land, being the
M of NEH of SE4 of SEA Sec. 81
L. 0 X. s. Accessible and well tiRr-
bered,
10. $50 acres Of land, being the half
interest in SWA of SE1s See. 80 r. 8 X.
8. The NW14 of NE14 See. Is 4. K.
8. The NE54 of NWA, NWA of NEM
Sec. 10 r. 8 Il. 8. The NWA of SEA
and SE14 Of NE1 and SWA Of SEX
Sec. 4. T. s Il, Parish Of Natchits-
ches. -
20. JOG acres Of fand Pr sygesgyT
7 r. 8. Also the NW14 OF Section. "a
81. Isl acres of land in Sec. q T. 7
X. 8, and s. acres in Sec. Q. T.-R. 6.
Also the well improved place known
as the st. Amans Place, containing
about $50 acres. About 21a miles from
the town of Natchitoches. Subject 10
lease for 1897.
Also the well improved place known
as the Chaler Place on Cane River near
the N-mile ferry, containing about 400
arpents. Subject to lease for 1897.
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NOTICE..
Land Office at Natchitoches. La. 1,

Land Office at Natchitoches. La. |
January Sd. 1899. !
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port Of his claim and that said proof
will be made before Register and Re-
ceiver at Nstchitoches, La on Febru-
airy 10th, 1899, viz : Homestead Entry
No. 4547.
HENRY SIMMONS,
for the SCI of SEA Sec. 6 +. n. r.
West Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Ellie Kay, John Rogers, Pleas Rogers.
Jim Rogers. of Provencal, La.
EDW'D. PHILLIPS.
ian ReTiSter.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

The editor acknowledges an invita-
ton to be present at the exercises to be
given at Ruston on Feb. 18th, when the
new buildings Of the Louisiana Indus
trial Intltute will be dedicated. Hon.
j. V. Calhoun will deliyer an address
on ''The Mission Of the Industrial Edu-
cation" aud at night there will be an
entertainment given bv the literary
societies.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02
NOTICE
Laud Office at Natchitoches, La. J
December 18th, 1888.

Laud Office at Natchiroches, la. }
December l9th, 1893. !
Notice Is hereby given that the follow,
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof III support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver at
NatchitOches, La. on February 4th, 1899,
viz ! Homestead Entry No, 1896.
ALJORNAL A. SULLIVAN,
heir and legal representative OF major
heirs of Joseph c. Sullivan. deceased foI
tho NE4 SCI Sec. 20 I. II n. Il. West
Louisiana Meridian.
lie named the following witnesses ia
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz {:
B. f. links. w, w. Rigdo b. of Lake
Village, La, Is. +. Rigdon, J. $. Thomp.
son, of Brown, La.
EDN ID. PHILLIPS,
dec % Register.
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The ArIal office building at Alexan
dria was totally destroyed by fire earl,
last Saturday morning. 1t was occu
pied principally 10y lawyers and othe
professions! men. all of whom lost thel
furniture, libraries, &c., and singular t.
relate, not one Of them carried any insu.
rance. -st
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2. 100 acres Of land, being the Ell
of sW14 and Ell of sWA Sec. "a 7. Z
r. 8.
8. 40 acres, being the SWA of SEA
Sec. &c Il. 10 RI.
4, 20 acres on Little River. between
lands of Brossett and Norris.
5. Half of 100 acres, being the NW14
of SE4, SW14 of NE14, Ed of NE14
and SWM See. 81 T. 9R9.
8. 80 acres being NWA of SW4 Sec
SO Il. 8 r. 10.
7. ~ acres in Section 3 II. r.
bounded North and East by Lake Ac-
case, SOwsh By Provencal Bayou and
West by 1Snds Of j. A. Carroll.
8. 261& acres of land on Little River.
between lands Of Derousseau and Car
roll.
10. Half interest in 60 40 arpents on
Cane River, bounded above by lands of
Marie Pauline Rocques and below by
lands of Marie Liscelle Rocques IN the
rear by Francois Rapeael.
II. 520.36 acres known as the Ste
phens tract on Bayou Saline.
II. Quarter interest in 582.65 acres
on Horsehead Bayou near Cloutierville
and described as Sec. 40 +. r. 6 w.
Is. so acres near Spanish Lake, des-
ignated as Lot of Section 26 and Lot
of Sec. ~ T. l0RS.
IA. Six lot in Springvlile, being Lots
II, Is, IA, Is, 81 and y.
Is. 385 acres of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon,
situated on Cane River about miles
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NOTICE
Land Office at NatchitOches, Lat
January Is. 1899.

LaIU OIHVb ut NdTCHIIUCntS, Ia-j
January Is. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
imS-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver at
NatchitOcheS, La. on March 10th 1899,
viz Homestead Entry No. 5403
NATHANIEL PROCTOR HATHAWAY
for the WI Sc IL and Es SW ii Sec. %
I. 6 n. K. 5 West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land VIZ:
EdmOn Delacerda. Jim Sturgeon. j. NJ,
johnson, Sam Beecham. of Chopin, La.
EDW'D. PHILLIPS,
jHH &c REGISTER.
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Tortured By
Rheumatism.

I felt so much better after taking two
bottles, that ] continued the remedy,
and in two months l was cured conn
pletely. The cure was permanent, for
/ have never since had touch Of
Rheumatism, though many times
exposed to damp and cold weather
ELEANOR n TIPPELL,
3711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia!
Those who have had experiences
with Rheumatism know that it
becomes more severe each year;
and like all other blood diseases,
the doctors are totally unable to
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

Attorney General Cunningham has
announced that "a new registration can
be made under the provisions Of the last
clause Of section 8 of act IS9 OF 1888;
and that 1t SD ould have been commenced
on the LIST Of january laet.'
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Il CARD.

To the good people of the city oil
NatchitOches and surrounding rOmHnu.
ity, / wish to- tender my many thanks
for The liberal patronage and favors cS-
tended me duEing the past several years
In the line OF cem etery and monumental
wOrk, tomb stones and iron fencing
Having received a liberal share Of
your patronage in the past ana wish
to inform Won that am still in the lead
with new and selected designs and will
he pleased to call on or write you when
in need Of any thing in my line
Respectfully,
/. d. RAINS.
MartIiavFIle Nov. II. 1898.
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Land Office at NarchitOchcs, La.
January q, 1898.

January u, 1898. {
Notice is hereby given that the ft How
ing-named settler has filed notice OF hi.
intention to make final proof in support
of his clam, and that said proof will he
made before Register and Receiver IL,
Natchitoches, La, on March 10th, 1899,
Homestead Entry No. 5789
JOHN ROBERTSON,
for the WI NV IA Soc. 10 +. IN. r. 8
West Louisiana Meridian,
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation of said land viz:
Moses When, Dennis Horn, George
FOsheG Henry Simmons, of +. d., La.
ED'WD PHILLIPS
feb Register.
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BmtDaE FUNDS
s5.l66 u
How TO Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition OF all the vital organs.
If the liver is inactive, you have bill
Ous look; if Your stomach Is disordered.
YOU have dyspeptie look if your kid
neys are affected yOu have pinched
look Secure good health. and Won will
surely have g1aA locks. Electric Bit
tors" is goes HhHfFTve and touic. Acts
directly on the s.Othach. liver and kid
neys, puritfes the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and bOlls, and gives good COM
plexIon. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
at notwithstanding CO.. 30 cents per
bottle.
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owire 10 tie overcrowded field the
Outlook has discontinued publication In
Sn.ev. port and will be located el.e-
where. We trust HAT II win shortly be
scsumed . il Is one Of the best and.
Mosi Interesting Ct orr exchanges
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02
NOTICE
Land Office at Natchitoches. La
Taunorty Attn 1900

Land Office at Natchitoc hes. La, I
January 4th b, 1899.
Notice is hereby given tn at the fol-
lowing named settler has file I notice OF
his intensiOn to make final proof in sup
port of hfs claim and that said proof
will be made before Regisie r and Re-
ceizer at Natchitoches. La. On February
9th. 1899. Homestead Entry H622
WILLIAM J. TRICHEL,
for the NJ NWL. WIZ NE1 Sec. SO T.
II N. Il. z West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: "
w. T. Walker, John A. Mcmillan: w
D. MCMILLAN, Oscar Allen, 0f Weaver,
La.
EDW'D. PHILLIPS,
an Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

The victory rests with America
Greatest Medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla.
when 1t enters the battle against impure
blood.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

euro it. In fact,
the only remedies
which they pre-
scribe are potash
and mercury, and
though temporary
relief may result,
these remedies pro-
duce q stiffness of
Joints and only in'
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

DonaidsOnvllle gave q Catholic far
last week and over $500 were realized.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

The following described properties offered for sale at
VERY LOW PRICES One-ffth cash and the bal
ance in one, two, three and four years, with only
per cent interest per on the remain
ing payments.
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Ayers
SaPSapapIlIa

has been curing all forms Of blood
diseases-scrofula, eczema, letter,
rheumatism, erysipelas, blood poi
soning, etc. There's a book about
these cures" Ayers Curebook, q
story of cures told by the cured"
which is seat free on request by
Dr.. J. C. Aver, Lowell, Mass. The
book will interest you if you are
sick or weak, because it tells not
what it is claimed the remedy will
do, but what your neighbOrs and
fellows testify that it has done.
Will it cure you? 1t has cured
thousands like you. Why not youi
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WILLIAM J. TRICHEL,
Notice Of uissordttOn of Partnership.

.-4. 2. ~
Notice IL hereby given that the part.
nership heretofore existing between
Montgomery & Oden is this aao dissolved
by mutual consent. Geo. E. Montgomery
to collect all claims due the firm and as
SHINE all liabilities,
G. E. MONTGOMERY;
C, ODEN.
i29-3ed
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

tenSl1y Tie disease.
). S. S. never disnppoints, for it
is made to cure these deep-rooted
diseases which are beyond the
reach of oil other remedies. 1t
cures permanently Rheumatism,
Catarrh, Cancer, Scrofula, Eczema,
and all other. blood diseases. It
is the only blood remedy guar
anteed
Purely Vegetable
Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
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Parish Treasurer's Report.

g. v. Porter, Parish Treasures, 10 ac-
count current with the fQrish OF
Natchltocbes for the .Guartes ending
Dec. 30th, 1895.
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NOTICE.

Hood1e D;1Ie- cure Liver Ills; easy to
AAOON4 . A1AS take, easy to operate. 2Se
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02
REHABILITATION

UAAAAT II = A1A AAON'
For quarter ending December 81. 1928.
General fiind 3gs Is
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

What does A stand for When
some friend suggests that your
blood needs A sarsaparilla treat
ment, remenDgr that A stands for
AYERS. The first letter in the
alphabet stands for the first of
sarsaparillas first in origin, first
in record, first in the favor of the
family, For nearly half a century
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

BRIDGE FUNDS
For quarter ending Dec. 81, 1893.
1895 DIR.
TO balance hand 1850 50
Ga 1855 81
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-02-02

Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23

ed commander-in-chief. The other COM
manders were Gen. A H. Colquitt, Gen.
Phil Cook, Gen. P, M. B. Young and Capt.
Mcintosh KeH. Gen. G. Monkey Sorrel
was elected commander of the First dis
trict. A second meeting was held in At
lanta the following year, but there was
very small attendance and the organiza-
ton died a natural death.
There did not seem to be that en-
thusiaslic feeling of Confederate sentiment
which marks the assemblages of the vet
Grams in these days" said Veteran Cald-
well.
Mr.. Caldwell has a page of the Atlanta
Constitution of Aug. 16. 1882 giving a full
account of the first meeting of the Sur
vivors Association. This shows that there
were many Savannah veterans present
An account of the organization of the as
ISOLATION is preserved by Historian Rob-
ert L. Rodgers of Camp 159 of Atlanta, in
his history of the camp. Incidentally it
may be stated that Camp 1883 is largely
represented at the reunion. 1t is said to
be the largest camp in the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23

showed that there were seventy-eight ac-
credited delegates present.
The names OF Gen. +. Mc(hashan AMI
Gen. ". W. Gordon were placed in nomi-
ration, but before the election had far
proceeded, the name Of Gen. Gordon was
Withdrawn from nomination ard il was
moved, seconded and adopted that the
election Of Gen. McGlashan be made unan-
imous.
on taking the chair, Gen. MeGlashln
made short speech, thanking the dele
eates for his election. DR.. Burroughs
was made permanent secretary OF ira
brigade and VIII doubtless be commission
ed its adjutant general, upon rec9mmen-
daticn 10 the commanding general of the
division
The northern brigade elected Col. A. J.
West of Atlanta brgadier general. Prior
10 the meeting there had been talk of the
name Of Col. ". A. Hemphiu in this con-
nection, but while The meeting was in
progress and before nominations had been
made Col. HemphIl announced that he
was not candidate
The eastern brigade elected Brig. Cen
C. w. Wylly of Macon, and the western
brigade, Brig Gen. w. 5. Sheppard. The
action Of all the brigades was reported at
the night session of the division conven-
ton at the Guards armory. Their com
manders VIII be in charge of them for the
first time during the parade Of This after
noon, and will report to the division com
mander for assignment to places in the
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23
CITY BREVITIEs.

Moses Salter, a colored boy about IS
years old was arrested at the Plant Sys-
TEN station last night by Officer Sullivan
on a charge of carrying concealed weap-
ons.
The members of Company B, Savannah
Volunteer Guards, have been ordered to
assemble at the armory at 2:3O O'Clock this
afternoon for the purpose of receiving
equipments in advance of the parade.
The Morning News Confederate buttons
souvenirs of the Veterans reunion and
that of the Sons of Veterans-were in
great demand yesterday. They are at
tractive souvenirs, and were much sought
after.
Mr.. Walter OFT, manager of the Guards
indoor baseball team, has received a let
ter from Chairman NJ. P. Usina of the
general committee of Confederate Veter-
ans, thanking him for the benefit game
that was played for the veterans with the
Y. NJ. H. A. team last Saturday night,
when nice sum was realized.
Suspended Animation" is the name of
an entertainment that will be given at
Yonge's Hall Friday night for the benefit
of the Seventh Street Methodist Church.
The persons having the matter in hand
promise most entertaining evening and
as the price of admission is low the affair
win probably be well attended,
The showers that had been predicted for
yesterday ia led TO mate rialize much 10 the
joy of the reunionists, and The day with
the exception of being rather warm was
an ideal one. The mean temperature was
SO, the maximum which occurred at in
the afternoon being rs, while the minimum
was So and happened at in the morning.
For to-day fair weather is expected, and
Friday is also likely to Re propitlous.
An excellent picture of the veterans who
came down from Augusta yesterday in
their old Confederate uniforms and carry
ing their old muskets was obtained by Mr..
M. Ed. Wilson, who has recently received
his appointment from Gen. Evans as Of
fetal photographer of the reunion. The
picture which is quite a large one is on
view at Mr.. Wilson's studio and proves
most conclusively that no mistake was
made In the appointment.
Two colored youngsters were arrested nj
the Midway last night by Policeman T.
]. Eivers. One, Julius Umbar, aged Is,
felt that he had a grievance against the
merry-go-round and began throwing rocks
at 1t. While the other, Eddie Graham.
age 10, being consumed by an all-devour-
ing desire to see the show, climbed the
fence, only to fall into the hands of the
officer. Explanations of their conduct will
be in order before the Recorder this morn
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. H. H. Mcclure of Rome is at the
De SOTO.
Mr.. w. ]. Weekes of Talbotton is at tho
De Soto.
Mr.. J. B. Brewton of Manassas is at the
Screven.
Mr.. S. W. Thornton Of Talbotton is al
the De Soto.
Mr.. r. H, Borden of Covington is at the
the De Soto.
Mr.. W. K. Halle of Jacksonville Is al
the De Soto.
Mr.. s. J. w. Livingston of Albany Is
at the Screven.
Mr.. L. L. Mddlebrook of Covington IL
at the De Soto.
Mr.. ]. W. Daniel of Sandersville was al
the Screven yesterday.
Mr.. j. L. Sweat of Waycross is the
guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. w. e. Kay of Brunswick is the
guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. P. ]. O'Connor left for Atlanta last
night via the Central.
Mr.. ]. H. Howell left for Macon last
night via the Central
Mr.. and Mrs Walter s. Clark of Au-
gusta are at the Screven.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. McElveen of Atlanta
are the guests of the De Soto.
Mr. Harry Rawls returned to the city
yesterday after visit of several DAYS in
Statesboro.
Miss Maggie Vim of Dorchester is the
guest of Miss Maude Fulton, No. 221l Barr
nard street.
Mr. H. e. Ward was passenger aboard
the Tallahassee, which left for New York
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. F. Donnery have
tn hn agf
trip to Florida.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. o. A. Cook and Mrs.
j. w. Macdonald are the guests of Rev
and Mrs. Osgood F. Cook.
Mrs. Ida Aston of Columbus and Miss
Pauline Smith Of Cowikee, Ala, are visit
ing Mrs. w. Edwin Grady.
Vice President Morton F. Plant of the
Plant System was an Interested visitor al
the Veterans reunion yesterday.
Col. and Mrs. C. A. j. Sweat of Guytou
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs John Fl
Sweat No. llS Duffy street, east.
Hon. Mark Newman, ordinary of Wash.
lngton county. is in the city in attendance
at Confederate Veterans reunion. Hs
represents Worthen Camp of Sanders
Vile.
Mr.. George w. Allen has returned from
New York, where he spent several weeks
MRS. Allen accompanied Mr.. Allen. MI
Allen has relatives in New York, and It Il
always very pleasant for him to visit the
East.
The following prominent citizens of At
lanta are the guests of the Pulaski
Messrs. ]. B. Train, Amos Fox, w. II.
Henesey, H. Jennings, G. S. Prior, j. S,
Mitchell, A. c. Hook, Ed Cox, B. NJ,
Blackburn, and R. M. Rose.
Among the prominent people of States
boro, who are In the city, are Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Overstreet, Mr.. and Mrs J. A.
Lester, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ellis, Joshua
Ellis and Miss Ellis, w. d. Kenendy, B,
f. Parish, D. B. Turner, wife and chlR
dren, DR.. e. T. Coleman and j. G. Brown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23

lis Camp No. 1913. 2; Talbotton Camp No.
402, 2; SpaldiDg County Camp No. 5l9, Crit
fin, ] Morgan County Camp No. CIT, s;
Troup County Camp No. 405. /; G. v.
Dawson Camp No. 1913, g. Black Camp No.
1895. 2; Colquitt Camp Moultrle, Il; Quit
man Camp No 1122, 6; Reed Camp No. 1l2S,
Q; r. Z. Lee Camp No. 1855, s. Valdosta
Camp No. 1876 z: Jefferson Camp,
No. s26 3; Richmond County Camp No.
,094, Augusta, s.; Floyd County Camp No.
36S, ); Clark County Camp No. ATS, 8;
Paul semmes Camp No. S32, Fayetteville,
2; j. Mcintosh Keil Camp No. 1892. Da-
rien, 3; Avera Camp No. 9l3, 2; j. G..
Gambler Camp No. Ills, 2; Chickamauga
Camp No. 4T3, 10; Camp Lester No. 1928,
q =. NJ. 3. Young Camp Gainesville, q.
The committee reported eighty-one
camps represented in the convention,
more than one-half Of all the camps in
the division.
The committee recommended that the
delegates of other comps be seated when
they arrived, and that when the secretary
was furnished with lists of delegates that
they be seated and enrolled as members of
the convention.
The report of the committee was re-
ceved and adopted. Subsequently dur
Ing the convention there were reported
delayed delegations as follows: Reynolds
Camp No. 1896 Taylor county. 2; Ferrin
county Camp No. 404, q; J. S. Cone Camp,
Bulloch county, 2; South Georgia Camp
No. 49, Waycross, g. and Gwinnett Camp
No. $50, !. With these additions eighty
six camps are represented in the conven-
ton and their delegates have been grant
ed seats.
The commanding general announced
that the next matter before the couVen-
ton was the question of the adoption Of
the new constitution, which was submit
ted to the convention in accordance wi h
authority given to Gen. Evans and his
Advisory Committee at the Charleston Re-
union.
There was considerable discussion and
some opposition TO the resolution moving
the adoption of the constitution as it has
been reported from the committee, but it
was finally decided 10 adopt it verbatim
Gen. Evans satisfactorily explained the
objections and apparent discrepancies
that had been urged and when the ques-
ton was finally put there were not half
a dozen dissenting votes.
The constitution as now adopted and
ratified has been published in full in the
Morning News. In accordance with its
clauses, creating the Northern, Southern
Eastern and Western brigades of the di-
vision, an election for brigade command
ers was ordered held in the company
rooms of the Guards Armory at 2
clock.