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COLUMBUS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13,1861.
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GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Ju the Senate on Tuesday, the Military Com
mittee reported a substitute to the bill turning
over the State troops to the Confederate Govern
ment, which was passed by a vote of thirty to
three.
The House resolution fixing Saturday, the 14t.h
iast., as the day of adjournment was passed.
A rosolutien was adopted that a Committee of
three from each House be appointed to report a
bill on extortion and monopoly, said committee
to report as early as practicable.
In the House, (Monday night Session,) a sec
tion was incorporated in the General Appropri
ation Bill, appropriating $7d0,000 to pay any
portion of the public debt that may fall due the
current year. Also, a section authorizing the
Governor to issue bonds or treasury notes to
meet any demand on the Treasury, which there
may be no money to pay, said bonds not to run
longer than thirty years, and to be redeemable
after two years. Also a clause authorizing the
Governor to draw his warrant on the Treasury
lor any amount necessary to meet any expendi
tures oot provided for in the bill.
TUESDAY'S SKSSION.
A hill providing that the regulations of the
State forces shall conform in all respects to those
of the Confederate* States, was passed.
A bill appropriating $25,000 to encourage the
manufacture of salt in this State, was passed.—
(Now for Prof. Thomassey.)
The House refused to concur in the Senate’s
amendments to its bill providing for the transfer
of the State forces to the Confederate Govern
ment, (the Senate substitute provides $5,000,000
for the ptiblio defense and is silent in reference
to the transfer.)
The Feeling in Cuba.
A correspondent of the Boston Daily Adverti
ser, writing from Havana under date of Novem
ber 13, says :
“As to of feeling in this region, Cu
bans in general sympathize, as is well known,
with the South. The more intelligent on board
ship professed their regret at the unhappy con
test now waging, and also professed sorrow that
there should be those who, though they had been
provoked, should be willing to devote to destruc
tion so fine a fabric as the Union, But many
were of the opinion that though numbers were on
the side of the North, yet the South has energy
and determination and a unity of sentiment.—
There were those,(however, who professed already
to see the North prove itself no match for South
ern arms and to look forward to an indefinitely
prolonged struggle, with no final result but in a
recognition of the Confederacy.
There are those here who openly speak of the
tables being turned, and of an aggressive South,
and of ajust retribution a l, the hands of the con
quered. The language of some is excessively
bitter. I now speak of our countrymen, and a
man fears almost to express Union sentiments as
he will provoke anything but an agreeable con
versation. I have heard it several times openly
stated that there are three Confederate ships at
Matanzas with their dags ; that ships arrive and
depart for Southern ports, and a Cuban friend of
mine told me to-day that a friend of his from the
South met him this morning and wished him to
go about with him and interpret as he was buy
ing arms for Confederacy. It is said, also
that commanders have gone to Europe to take
oommand of a navy prepared for them there, and
that the blockade is constantly evaded. The
cause of the Union suffers terribly here, and has
been much affected by the reverses it has expe
rienced. If it is here thonght that the South is
gradually getting the upper hand, this idea will
speedily communicate itself to foreign oountries.
The North must put forth all her energies."
An Extensile Rumor.
The city was vastly exercised yesterday with
h report that Gen. Magruder had telegraphed
for reinforcements to repulse an apprehended
attack of the enemy upon the peninsula; that
an immense body of troops had been landed at
Fortress Monroe andJNewport News, and that'
the Governor would forthwith call into requisi
tion the services of the militia in the counties ad
jacent to York and James Rivers. The subject
was discussed at the street corners, and the usu
al sources of “reliable intelligence" werebeseig
ed with more than ordinary perseverance.
We are not prepared to say that the rumor
was altogether without foundation, though from
the unusual calmness in official quarters last
night it might be inferred that there was not
much disposition to increase the outside com
motion. We have had so many of these sensa
tional reports from the Peninsula, many of
them started by thoughtless individuals for no
other purpose than to excite the publio mind,
that we are constrained to caution the public
against giving much consideration to anything
that has not the weight of official confirmation
or approval. With regard to the present topic,
nothing has been ascertained to give it the im
press of truth, and official information leads us
to the belief that it is very much exaggerated.—
We have intelligence that 2,000 Federal* were
taken away from Fortress Monroe two days since
in a large steamer, but their destination is not
stated.— Rich. Dispatch, 10.
The Fifteenth New York Regiment have had
an exhibition of pontoon bridge making before
'fen. McClellan. Three or four hundred feet of
India rubber bridge were thrown over East
Branch. A company marched over in double
quick time, and loaded wagons were driven over*
four iron wagon bodies, fastened together with a
rubber and wooden frame, were loaded with fif
ty-two soldiers and paddled nearly across.
Telegraphic.
Special to the Times.
Nashviile, Dec. 11.
Washington, Dec. 11.—In the latest dispatches
from Secretary Seward to Minister Adams da*
ted Nov. 11th, the following extract shows the
diplomatic relations between England and the
United States at that time in respect to the case
of the pirates engaged by insurgents.
, “This country practically stands thus: every
moral power, every commercial power, except
one, practically excluded them from their ports,
except when distressed from any visit of any
kind longer than 24 hours for coaling hours
consumption.
Great Britain, as we are givento understand
from the answer of Earl Russell, allows those
pirates to visit her porta, stay at their own
pleasure, and receive supplies without restric
tion.
We find it difficult to believe that the Govern
ment of Great Britain constituted an exception
to this rule after full deliberation. 1 intimated
in a proceeding dispatch, the h >pe that the sub
ject might be reconsidered before it. becomes nec
essary for the United States to consider what
remedies shall be adopted to protect and prevent
the evils which must result to our commerce.
I have consulted with Lord Lyons iu reference
to the policy thus indicated to Great Britain.
.He. perhaps, has communicated with his Gov
ernment thereupon.
In the meantime I am instructed by the Presi
dent to instruct you to recall the attention of
Her Majesty’ Government to this question and
the influence of a spirit of peace, friendship and
a desire to preserve what remains of a com
merce mutually important to both countries.’’
Rather a 9harp correspondence has taken place
between Minister Pike and the Government of
the Hague, touching the reception of the Confed
erate steamer Sumter at Curacoa, which resulted
in an order forbidding either Confederate or
Federal vessels to stay longer than 2+ hours in
Dutch ports. To this the Federal *Government
expressed qualified satisfaction as being the best
arrangement practicable.
At one point of the discussion, before the
Dutch Government arrived at this conclusion,
Seward wrote to Pike, that, unless the conduct
of the Governor General of Curacoa was placed
in a better light, it would become necessary to
consider what means the Federal Government
should take to protect National rights in the
poits of the Northerlands which cannot be sur
rendered or compromised.
Com. Poore, of the Brooklyn, who has had a
Court Martial, for allowing the Sumter to es
cape from New Orleans, has been acquitted.
Gen. Patterson has made an official applica
tion for a Court of Inquiry into that portion of
the Spring campaign with which he was con
nected.
A caucus of Republican members will be held
to-morrow evening for the purpose of agreeing
upon aline of policy to be adopted in reference
to the slavery question.
Special to the Nashville Union A American
from Bowling Green of the 11th, says small bo
dy of Federals crossed Green rivrr at Woodson
▼ille this morning, when Terry's Texas Rangers
drove them back killing one.
4000 Lincolnites at Mumfordville preparing
to cross. Fight or foot race imminent.
Special to the N w York Post from Washing
ton on the 6th, says the President avows his
purpose to adhere to a cautious and prudent pol
icy in relation to foreign affairs: there need be
no apprehensions of the occurrence of hostilities
between the U. S. and Great Britain, unless the
latter seeks a pretext for war, there is no
ground for serious difficulty. The Government
feels no anxiety on this subject, believing a tem
perate policy will allay the excited feeliug, tend
to cement friendly relations bttweeu the two
countries.
CINCINNATI, NoV. 6th.
The expulsion of Breckinridge from the Sen
ate gives great satisfaction. Many desire to
succeed him, among whom are James Guthrie,
Joshua F. Bell, Geo. Robinson,. Nathaniel Wells,
Garrett Davis, and also Dr. Breckinridge men
tioned.
Memphis, Nov. 10.
One of Lincoln’s gun hoars aground below St.
Louis.
Ice is floating down the Mississippi.
i.’allock issued a savage .proclamation on the
6th in which he says he will shoot all rebels
captured as spies.
Many Unionists from Southwestern Missouri,
are at St. Louis in a deplorable condition; which
they attribute to Price’s army. The Democrat
recommends that they be quartered among the
rebel families of St. Louis.
Nothing new from Columbus.
A scouting party went within 12 miles of Pa
ducah on Monday capturing 340 hogs and 76
cattle intended tor the Federal army.
Augusta, Dec. 12.
Branohville, Dec. 12.—Passsengers just ar
rived report that a destructive tire occurred in
Charleston last night. The telegraph wires were
destroyed by the fire. No particulars.
LATER.
Charleston. 12th.—The terrible fire commen
ced at 9 o’clock last night and raged in fury till
5 this morning. St. Andrew’s Hall, Catholic Ca
thedral, Circular Church, Institute Hall and an
immense number of other buildings were destroy
ed. Hundreds of poor families are destitute of a
house and effects. Tne firemen and military
worked with the utmost ardor, but the flames
were almost uncontrolable.
It is reported that the fire broke out in three
different pluses simultaneously.
STILL LATER
Augusta, 12th, 9 p. in.—The Charleston Mer
cury of this morning says the fire broke out at
9 o’clock last night, and before ten o’clock, the
fire was raging at several points iu the lower
part of the city, burning several buildings there
mostly of wood and imflammable material. The
fire spread rapidly. jjAt 10 o’clock, Burnett £
Co’s sash and blind factory at the foot of Hazell
st. was burnt. Some report that the fire com
menced in three different places at the same time.
Crossed Haz.il,burned Cameron A Co’s immense
machine shop. Towards midnight the tire as
sumed an appalling magnitude. Troops came
from the Race Course at double quick and ren
dered valuable assistance to the firemen. From
the preoints of Market, East Bay and State sts.
the fire spread to Meeting and Queen streets.—
Great terror prevailed among many families ow
ing to natural protectors be ng absent in the
war. At 12 o’clock Meeting street from Market
to Queen were one sheet of flame. At 1 o’clock
the fire was steadily pursuing its way southward
to Archdale and Queeu streets. At two o’clock
fire still unabated.
A splendid effort was made by the firemen to
save L. W. Spratt’s house, and succeeded. A
tine line of building on Hayne street, passing
south-westward, was entirely swept by the fire to
the rpar of the Charleston Hotel and to the end
of Hayne street ranges, No buildings North of
Market street and Last of Hayne street standing
except Henry Gordt’s and Miss Pinckney's.—
Crossing Market the tire extended down Eastßay
to Cumberland, consumiug Circular Church,“ln
stitute Hall, Theatre, and all other buildings.
Explosions now rend the air in several direc
tions. Charleston Hotel safe, Loyd’s Coach Fac
tory, cld Express Office, old Executive buildings
and all the houses between that point and Queen
street burned.
Fire approaching the jail: reserves ordered out
to prevent the outbreak of Yankee prisoners. 4
o’clock—Fire raging on Friend street; St. An
drew’s Hall burning; 5% o’clock—Cathedral
steeple just fallen; whole of Broad street entire
from Mr. Gladden’s to Mazyck street; 6 o’clock
to-day—Fire still burning; great distress among
the p’ or families prevail.
The Treaty with Mexico... Proposed Exchange of Pris
oners, h.
The Washington telegraphic correspondence
of the New York Herald, under date of Decem
ber 2d, says :
Information has been received here that one
clause in the treaty with the Mexican Govern
ment provides for a loan of $20,000,000 by our
Government, to be furnished in five annual sums
of $2,000,000 each, in return for the commercial
advantages and iransit of United States troops
through the Mexican territory, guaranteed by
the treaty. The sum appears to me an inade
quate one if it be intended to relieve Mexico
from her present difficulties.
Gen. McClellan is also understood to have
wade the most urgent representations to the
President in favor of a regular and systematic ex
change of prisoners, demonstrating that the in
terests of the country, no less than .those of the
army, to say nothing of the dictates of humanity
required this. He will probably succeed in having
his views approved and acted on.
It is a subject of discussion here to-day, wheth
er England will allow a vessel, with an unrecog
nized flag, to roam the high seas, overhaul a
merchant ship belonging to a friendly nation,
seize her crew and chain them, burn the ship to
the water's edge, and then enter a British
keeping her piratical flag flying at her mast
head, and there to remain, under British protec
tion, to be repaired, refitted, to be allowed to set
sail again to perpetuate high erimes upon the
seas, against the laws of nations.
From Columbus.— We have advices from Co
lumbus (says the Memphis Appeal of the Bth)
that Gen. Frost of Missouri, with the remainder
of his Camp Jackson comrades, had arrived,and
was expected would at once join Gen. Bowen, at
Camp Beauregard.
A rumor was prevailing on the 6th that a
large force was moving from Paducah to Gener
al Bowen who is encamped with his brigade at
Feliciana, Kentucky. There was considerable
sensation at Columbus, and the troops were pre
paring o move in considerable force, it was
generally expected, to re-inforce Gen. Bowen.
Capt. Powell, C. S.A., formerly of the U. S
Army, and reputed to be a skillful artillerist has
arrived in Mobile and taken command of Forts
Morgan and Gaines, to which he was appointed
some days ago.
A Rauid Advance. —The Northern papers
gay that McClellan is now advancing at the
rate of “one hundred yards” a day. We have
often heard of a “snail's gallop” but have never
known the phrase illustrated on so grand a
scale.
General Trapier, commanding Middle and East
Florida, reached Tallahassee on Wednesday last,
direct from Fernandina, where he has been en.
gaged in inspecting the defences for some time
in course of erection on the Island. He is ac
companied by the following Staff officers: Major
R. H. Anderson, Adjutant General; Maj John
Barnwell, Inspector General Ordnance; Captain
R. Q Pinckney, Brig. Quartermaster; Captain
Joseph Heyward, Aid-de-Camp ; Captain J. 11.
Heyward, Aid-de Camp;Captain A. Hume Lucas,
Aid-de- Camp. General Trapier will make Tal
lahassee his headquarters.
Lead in Sontii-Westorn Georgia.
We never looked for metalie discoveries in
South-Western Georgia, regarding almost the
whole of that country, including Florida, as al
luvium ; but Mr. Massenberg brougb us yester
day fifty grains of pure lead extracted from sixty
grains of ore from South-Western Georgia by
Dr. Mattauer, of this city. A large lump of the
ore was submitted to Mr. Massenberg by this d's
coverer, who says there is plenty of it of equal
richness, and it was at Mr. Massenberg*s request
that( Dr. Mattauer tested it, with the result we
have mentioned, which shows the ore to be about
eighty per cent, pure lead—as rich, we think, as
any in the world. We are unable to say anything
more about the locality of the mine than what
we have stated, but if what is said about it is true,
it is an exceedingly interesting and important
discovery, particularly at this time. —Macon Tel
egraph.
MARRIED
In this city on the 10th inst, by Rev. Arinin
ius Wright, Mr. Francis J. Abbott and Miss Ma
ry A. Dutton.
Eds. Times —Please announce the following
ticket for Aldermen at the election on Saturday
next, the 14th inst:
First Ward.
B. F. COLEMAN. M. L. PATTERSON,
Second Ward.
J. W. KING, F. C. JOHNSON.
Third Ward.
T. O. DOUGLAS, WM. WORNUM.
Fourth Ward.
JOHN LIGON, JAMES GIRDNEIi.
Fifth Ward.
JOHN QUIN, JOHN PEABODY.
Sixth Ward.
F. M. GRAY, T. EWING
We are authorized to announce CHARLES
PHELPS as a candidate for Alderman of the
third Ward at the election to-morrow.
are authorized to announce THOS.
J. JACKSON, as a candidate for Clerk of the
City Council at the election on Saturday next.
December 11th, —d3t.
We are authorized to announce the name of
T_ O. 2PTSL7 3DGH33NT
as a suitable candidate for Tax Collector of
Muscogee county at the ensuing election in
January next. oct2l—dte.
Recruits for the Coast!
CAMP PHILIPS, |
Saint Simon’s Island, j-
November 12, 1801 j
Recent developments as to the polii y to be pursu
ed by our enemies on the sea coast, rencer it desir
able to increase our membership to its maximum
number, 114 men. To accomplish this, we will be
pleased to receive TWENTY strong, able bodied
young men. They will be furnished by Lieutenant
Rodgers with transportation. He will passthrough
Columbus in the course of a few days en route for
this place. Applicants must come uniformed.
For further information apply to Manley A Hodg
es. A. FORRESTER,
Commanding Geo rgia Light Infantry;
Sun copy. nov. 18dtf
Georgia Light Infantry!
THIS Company has been removed from St.
Simons Island to Col. Philips’ Regiment at
Savannah. Those wishing to join the boys, or
to send them letters or comforts will take notice.
Dec. 9. d7t A. FORRESTER, Capt.
TWO COMPANIES WANTED
FOR THE WAR!
THE undersigned now at Brunswick, wants
two more companies, who are willing to en
list for the war, either from Georgia or Alabama,
to fill out his regiment. Companies accepting the
place will be armed with Enfield Rifles and bay
onets.
Address C. A. L. LAMAR,
Nov 25 —dtf. Brunswick, Ga.
WAR ! WAR f!
Columbus Flying Artillery!
f|MIE undersigned having authority from the Wa
X Department to raise and equip a Company to
command a Battery of
Flying Artillery,
for immediate and active service, and having Can
non, Horses, tec., already provided, are desirous
of enlisting
One Hundred and Fifty Men
for this purpose. ,Those wishing to serve their
country have now the rare opportunity ,of entering
this mosi attractive and effective arm of the service.
Men of Good Character Only
will be received, and all such who will report them
seives to either of the undersigned, at the earliest
possible moment, will be provided with comforta
ble quarters, uniforms, and all the necessary equip
ments, free ot expense.
Your country earnestly appeals to your patriot
ism and valor,- let the brave th n rally to the de
fense of their homes and firesides.
EID-W"-A.]R3D CROFT,
At Gunby <fc Croft’s fetore.
■A.. X. YOXJ3STC3-,
At the Gagle 1* actory.
C .lnmhiis. Oct. 4—dwtf
Liquor*, Wine*, Liquor*,
AS I AM desirous ofclosing out entirely my stock
of Liquors and Wines of every description, I
offer iny whole stock, embracing many desirable
grades oi Kye and Moiwngahela Whiskey, .Jamaica
and N F. Ruin. Holland Gin N. Y. Gin. Common
and fine Rrandy and Madeira and Port Wine,
At Greatly Reduced Prices, for Cash.
This is an excellent opportunity for dealers to re
plenish their stocks To anv one taking the whole
lot anexiraoidinaiy inducement will be offered.
JOHN N. BIRCH.
REMOVAL! REMOVAL!
J. I I. MERRY
HA* removed lev Clothing Store to the building
formed occupied by Messrs. C( wdrv * (v,
next door io Redd & Johnson’s,
91 Broad Street,
Where be will be pleased to offer to his customers
and the public 1 Leneraily, a good stock of
WINTER GLOIHING,
‘embracing
GENTS’ CASS. FROCKamI SACK COATS;
GENTS’ GO ’Dand BLACK CLOTH FROCKS
eagle a-d columbus factory sir ts- *
GENTS’ Plain and Fancy CASS. PANTS; ’
GENTS’ P ain & Fancy Cass, and Silk VESTS
GENTS’ .OVERCOATS,
Os SEAL SKIN, BEAVER, PILOT' je
cloth. ,
Gents’ Furnishing Goods,
Heavy 1 amb's Wool, Merino, silk and Cuituu
deislnrts and Drawers;
Linen Bosom Shirts aid Col ars,
Handkerchief, Ties. G.-oves. Ac. Ac
Also, Umbrellas, Trunks and ( arpet Bags.
Columbus, Oct. 21 dltni
Steamer Jackson.
FB.T, Master,
Will leave Columbus every Wed
»&Ssv' ,s i£swfctie«d ;tv •naming.
Returning, mat e Apalachicola eevry Friday even
ing. For Freights or Passage apply on board.
November 2 th, 180 dfini.
Steamer ,Che walla,
J. W. YOUNG, Master,
i WILL leave Columbus every Friday
evening at 3 o’clock P. M.
Btssssssxsssm Returning, leave Apalaohieols even
Monday evening at 3 o’clock P. M.
For ire ght or passage apply on board.
Nov. I—d.3;n.
BRUMS! DRUMS! DRUMS!
That Cannot he Excelled.
riTHE subscribers have commenced the mtmuiac
JL ture of DRUMS, and will be prepared in a few
days to supply Military Companies
BRANDS 4 KORNER
Columbus, May o—dt
FAU STYLES!
HATS & CAPS.
jF\ X-, J fA.jNTX>OIV,
Would inform his friends and customers geqeras
ly lhal be has just returned from New Oneani
w ith a well selected stock of
E'ALL GOODS,
Embracing HaTS of all kinds,
FINE .FRENCH HATS.
MILITARY
HATS & CAPS
MISSES AND CHILDREN’S HATS,
Umbrellas aud Walking Canes.
All of which he will be happy to show at his NEW
STAN D, nen door to Redd 4* Johnson's.
We can supply any quantity of
Negro WOOL HATS.
C<> limbus, Oct. 11 —4wtf
t
MEDICAL NOTICE.
a DR3. VV.K. SCHLEY &J . A. PEASANT,*
have associated themselves in the practice of
Medicine and Surgery.
*jb& Their office is in Odd Fellows’ Hall on the
first floor, where they may he found either day or
night when not absent on professional service.
April 4th, 1801—<11 v
Nothing More Acceptable
TO A
Soldier Friend.^
Than the following Articles. Don’t fail when
packing a box to send some of these; thev are Just
suited to a soldier,s taste, and what he most sel
dom receives.
RASPBERRY' and Blackberry Jelly,
Currant and Pineapple do.
Grape and Orange do
Peach and Pear do
Strawberry, Raspberry and Blackberry Jam.
Preserved Oranges, Crab Apples, Damsons,
Pineanples, Peaches, Pears, Grapes,Quinces,
Preserved Canton Ginger,
Pickled Peaches, Spiced Peaches,
Pickled Cucumbers, Onions, Olives, Limes,
Lobsters, Cyslers, Walnuts, Mangoes, Beets,
Tomatoes, Ac, tec.
English Chow-Chow and Piccalilla,
Raspberry Vinegar,
Lemon, Pine Apple and all kinds of (Syrups.
Fresh Lobsters, fresh Tomatoes, fresh
Strawberries, fresh Peaches, fresh Corn,
Green Peas, Lima Beans„»4-c. &c - «» air tight
cans.
Fresh Mustard and Dandelion coffee.
Tomato Catsup,
And nunu runs other articles to be found at
oetll—dtf W. H. JI. PIIELP H,
Under Cook’s Hotel
SUNDRIES, SUNDRIES.
1 11(1(1 BUSHELS Turk’s Island or Packingdaii
ISO Sacks Liverpool Salt;
N) Bales Heavy GUNNY B AG GI \ G ;
360 Coils Heavy Machine ROPE;
10 Ilhdec hoiee New Orleans Sugars;
50 Bbls Choice N. O. SYAUP ;
5 Tierces Pr me RICE;
150 Smoked Beef Tongues;
50 Boxes Tobacco, various Brands;
0 * biles lbs. eic.h) superior Smoking Tubm i <»;
10 Kegs and 15 half kegs Powder;
•0 Quarter Boxes Raisins;
50 Cases Wolfe’s Cognac Brandy ,pure,
kt ** Irish and Scotch Whiskey, pure;
800 lbs Maccaboy SPuff, in jars an in bulk.
40 Cases Eagle Mill’s Mustard, quarter lb. cans.
20 Dozen V'east Powders:
50 Cozen Mason’s Blacking,
(j busaeis and .f cases fine < liainpagne;
t>o H ir r Is Liquors, various kinds and grades;
And many other articles to numerous to mention,
which 1 i.ffer to the trace or at retail at lit* lowest
price for Cash.
JOHN N. BIRCH,
Oct 10 -ts. 128 Broad Street.
SERVICE SWORDS ANT)
BELTS.
ON hand and made to order. The blades ar»
made out of the best of Steel and tempered t«*
stand the Army test.
We can now beat the Hessians in making num-»
ber one Swords.
On hand at the market prices, a few of
COLT’S NAVY PISTOLS,
COLT’S PISTOL CAPS,
MILITARY BUTTONS,
STAFF AND COMMON GOLD LACE
CAVALRY SPURS, ETC’.
The best service applied to tempering Sword.**
The work will not fail to give satisfaction.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
A. H. DjeWITT,
Sept. 23, dtf.