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Branch led the forces at the subsequent Battle of New Bern. In this letter he writes "I feel a conviction that if the enemy shall come up hence, I will beat him off." Branch also mentions the comings and going of two or three officers. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1219/thumbnail.jpg

[p. 1] ; column 3 ; 10 ¼ col. in. ; The president of the United States has given to the House a report on the conditions of the Territory of Utah. With the report are many letters from various individuals making statements about Utah. John M. Bernhisel refutes the territorial officers' claims that the Mormon leaders and people are disrespectful and rebellious toward the U.S. government. The officers, Brandenbury, Brocchus, and Harris, reiterate their charges and their reasons for leaving the territory. Other letters in the report are from Brigham Young, Judge Z. Snow, and Secretary Harris—these letters mainly concern appointments in the government of Utah. From the National Intelligencer.

[p. 2] ; column 5 ; 12 ¾ col. in. ; A letter from an unnamed judicial officer of the government of Great Salt Lake City. The Mormons are very hostile toward Gentiles and government officials. Led by Brigham Young, they constantly denounce the government of the United States, and when the writer made a speech rebuking them for their behavior, Brigham Young denounced him as well. The writer is leaving the territory and expects all of the territorial officers to leave with him. From the National Intelligencer.

Letters from Capt. Austin and Comm. Pullen, containing suggestions for the equipment of an Arctic traveling party.--Report from officers appointed to examine Capt. Penny and the officers of the "Lady Franklin" and "Sophia".on the subject of their discoveries.--Miscellaneous.--Additional papers. ; Lieut. Pim's proposal to conduct an expedition to proceed through Siberia to the mouth of the River Kolyma, and to explore the Arctic shore from Cape Sievero Vostotchini Nos to the North Cape of Captain Cook.--Lieut. Hooper's offer of service to conduct an expedition from the mouth of the Coppermine River across to Victoria Land, and to explore the eastern coast of that land from Cape Colborne (the last known point) striking north, toward Lieut. S. Osborn's furtherest latitude 71⁰ 52', longitude 103⁰ W.--Capt. Penny's offer.to continue exploration of Queen Victoria Channel.--Lieut S. Osborn's plan of search.--Comm. R. Maguire's proposal to communicate with Behring's Straits with an auxiliary screw steam vessel. ; Binder's title: Arctic expedition. 1850-1851. Additional papers. ; Presented to both houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty. ; United States Arctic expedition in search of Sir John Franklin.--Proceedings of Sir John Ross. "Felix" discovery vessel.--Letter from Hudson's Bay Company with intelligence of Capt. Collison's expedition and arrangements for supplies on the coast of America.--Dr. Rae's expedition.--Proceedings of Commander Pullen's boat expedition.--Proceedings of H.M.S. "Enterprise", Capt. Collison, C.B.--Proceedings of H.M.S. "Dædalus" and "Plover."--Journal of Mr. John Simpson, surgeon of H.M.S. "Plover", in command of a detached party to the eastern head of Hotham's Inlet, Kotzebue Sound, in May, 1850. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Memorial from the trustees of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy asking Congress for aid and describing the removal of the Academy from Norwich, Vermont, to Middletown, Connecticut in 1825. ; To the Senate and House of Representatives of the UNITED STATES in Congress assembled. THE TRUSTEES OF THE AMERICAN LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND MILITARY ACADEMY, ESTABLISHED AT MIDDLETOWN, IN CONNECTICUT, RESPECTFULLY REPRESENT:— THAT this Institution which was established at Norwich, in Vermont, about five years since, under the su- perintendance of Capt. ALDEN PARTRIDGE, was removed to this City during the last year ; that sin eligible situa¬tion has been purchased, and buildings sufficient for the accommodation of about two hundred and fifty Cadets have been erected at an expense of about thirty thousand dollars ; that this sum has been raised by the voluntary con¬tributions of individuals in this and other towns in the vicinity, and by a grant from the town of Middletown, and that a Charter of Incorporation has been granted to the Institution. The distinguished reputation of the Superin- tendant, and the high approbation which his system of education and discipline have received ■ have placed under his care a much larger number of youths than the buildings are sufficient to accommodate. Applications for ad¬mission are frequent; and an increased number in the approaching spring are expected. These are from all parts of the United States. This fact induces the Memorialists to apply with confidence to the General Govern¬ment for aid to support and extend the usefulness of an Institution, and a system of instruction and discipline, which are justly considered national in their principles and objects ; not less than in the patronage they have re¬ceived. To the attainment of these objects, additional Buildings ; a Library; Apparatus for Chemical, Philoso¬phical and Astronomical observations and experiments ; and a competent fund, are indispensable. To supply these deficiencies, the Institution is destitute of resources* In addition to the direct and immediate benefits which the Institution, and those connected with it, would de¬rive from the supply of these wants, the Memorialists respectfully suggest the following considerations* The system of instruction and discipline, on which this Institution is founded, combines with mental cultivation, the full developement of the physical powers* While a knowledge of military science is acquired ; soundness of health and constitution is promoted and confirmed by frequent, regular and athletic exercise. The Cadet is ha¬bituated to an accurate knowledge, and strict performance of the rights and duties incident to his situation* These acquisitions, scarcely less important to the man of business, than to the soldier, must be considered peculiarly congenial to our republican government; founded on the intelligence and virtue, and sustained by the energy of character of the citizens ; and to be defended by their skill and bravery* The general diffusion of Military Science upon the principles adopted in this Institution would afford to the militia and their officers an opportunity to acquire with little expense of time or money a competent knowledge of their duty ; for which the greatest personal bravery is an inadequate substitute. A knowledge of Civil Engineering, a branch of science which is indispensable to the success of the great cause of Internal Improvements ; the importance of which is every day rising in public estimation ; constitutes a leading object of instruction in this Institution* With the aid which the Memorialists solicit, a considerable proportion of those who may be desirous to engage in the Military or Naval service of the United States, may receive at this Institution, a thorough Scientific, Mili* tary and Naval education. From this source an immense advantage, at a comparatively small expense, would re suit to the government, and the country ; to afford which, the military and naval Academies which are or maybe established and supported by the government, are and probably will continue to be inadequate* Impressed with the importance of extending to every part of the Republic, the benefits of this system of educa¬tion ; and fully sensible of the advantage which it cannot fail to derive from the patronage of Government; the Memorialists in making this application for aid to maintain and extend the usefulness of this first Institution of the kind established in the United States 5 anticipate with great satisfaction, the beneficial effects which will result from its success and prosperity to our common country. They therefore pray that the principles of this Institution, and the probable effects of this system of education upon the public welfare, may be investigated 5 and if found deserving of the patronage of the government of a free people ; that such aid may be afforded to the Institution as shall accomplish the objects proposed ; and in such manner as the wisdom of Congress may deem expedient. Dated at Middletown, January 9th, A. D. 1826 Signed by order and in behalf of the Trustees, GEORGE W. STANLEY, Secretary. STARR & NLLESR….PRINT.