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Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
DU BUQUE VISITOR.
n Y N E MAI.

MARRIED. on Sunday last by Warner
Lewis Esl., NEHEMIAH BARBsR. (Merchan)
to Miss ELIZABETH JANE CANNON, all of Du
Buque county.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
INDIAN TREATY.

His Excellency HrNRY DoDsE, Governor
Of Wisconsin Territory, on tho 29th Septem-
Der, effected an important treaty with the con-
federated tribes Of Sac and Fox indians at the
treaty ground in Du Buque county. on the right
bank Of the Mississippi opposite Rock Island,
for the cession to the .nited States Of the &c.
LIBERATED Indian reservation on the Iowa River.
256,0O0 acres Of choice land on both sides of
the Iowa and Red Cedar Rivers, surrounded
by settlements, and in the vicinity of the town
of Burlington
The chiefs, principal men, and about 1000
warriors Of the Sacs and Foxes were present
at the treaty. The kind assent and liberal,
course Of the Governor towards these Indians,
ag 'inst whom he was so lately in arms, was
we'll calculated to win their affections and ac-
complish his wishes in relation to the pure base
This valuable tract Of country was purchased
Tor IS cents per acre. payable in ten years.
The chiefs in council requested of Govern
or Dodge to prevent Intoxicating liquors from
coming amongst them; tho Governor made an
interesting appeal to the high feelings Of Anne
rlcan citizens. and we were grati6ed to wit
ness its force in the effect The utmost order
prevailed, and not drunken Indian was seen
during the treaty and after its conclusion. the
Indians dispersed with great order and sobrie-
~.
We are grasifed in discovering in some trea.
ties with the Indians of late, an attention by
the commissioners to the melancholy situation
OF the aboriginal owners of tho soil. on which
We now reside. Ard while our treasury is
swelling by accumulated sales Of lands. pur-
chased for few cents per acre from the Iudi-
ans we are pleased to see disposition evin-
eed now to give something approximating more
nearly 70 the value Of the lands.
Extract Of Col. Bomford's report relative to
the lead mines. presented to Congress by
the President in December, 1883.
'.Ihe utility Of the mines To the government
- obvious. yet the retaining possession Of the
'ands on which they are situated, is scarcely a
secondary consideration when contrasted with
'he benefits to DO derived from their permanent
eesuement ~ persons engaged in the various
pursuits Of life. A. such settlement .nn..-.
70 DO universally desired by the inhabitants Of
the mineral regions. and as il is confidently
believed that the sale Of the lands would cause
sne country to be Immediately and densely Get.
tied by . population which would give conf.
aence and security TO the frontier settlement.
4 would therefore respectfully recommend that
.ne earliest measures be taken for the sale Of
the mineral lands, and that the rights Of pre.
e"paon % secured 70 the present occupants. J"
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
N. BARBER,

HAS just received. and Is now opening,
IL large stock of GOODS, well sci cted
for this market, consisting in part Of the fol.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

The amount Of gold coined at the
United States Mint, at Philadelphia,
during the month Of August, 1886,
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
PIECE COOnS.

Calicoss, great variety Of pa,lsrns; lace and
footing; silks aad =circassia banbs ssttss k1J
msriao; super shslletts prints; FesA:h muslin /;
gnghasn; black silk velvet; Russia diaper; leve,-
tins, ponsee, bandanna and flag silk hdkfs., silk
braid; ribb.', mixal, blu. aad black cssmsre;
si2s: bias, black, dfab All i, ,isbls g-se, brord
cloths; Misses silk fancy hikfs ga ,zs do red
cotton Aanhs BIO VIZ she Y AMI shirtng; bleach-
ed do. 10 whit:, g.es, AMI bl:e Mackiaaw blan.
kess; rel and VIII Is a.a,sl; keaticky, Jeans,
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
Patent Ktary
& OOKlNG STOVE,

~,2TrFIca res n -. ,,ili,, Of IN. above
,,y.. f,,na.,r,,l h ,,lr,l Of the mos, res.
~, nj, c;,;,s,s If AHA w. rmy. i..s;nsb r..
S.,,,s,,.dS' .,j vic;,i,y2 >,so. = I'M 40 srnl Of
-. nr :, nal ,,n,.l. IN n, lies Of Nav Yok.
phi. J,lnhi.. R.l,imor. and washinpto,. NAV be-
s,,,,, .,vtm. hy Calls, n nv .oI,,i,y ro,m.
A.a FIJI d...r n,on of The SO wo lid ue TOO
AMY for p,bii ,,o,. m. p,blic a,s RESPECTFULLY
i,H, d 10 :all AMI exam No ,ae a.,.cls 70: tasn-
sel "a.
Fo-the satisfa Ito, of those who have not rad Al
onno ,nn,v of 80 .;ny ,n.m IN nse ii, subscribe ha.
p" callsd ns s mb.r Of ,h, od.., an"
mo,t e,n, ,ablo .;,xe "a of1,a c:,s. ,l,,y. had
,.,'n !, ns. III, lo,r.,.. ana r. . ob,aiaed rom
,,sn, ~. io,o vim, c,r,it; ..ta.
We.,,. s,b.c ibsry. Ell ans of Cinciu ,a., nav.
ing nav IN uss on. Of ~. aboy, Patsn ..o,.;y
Co,kinr 10 %. Ar. hapov 10 add our 10 ,,ino,v to
t,a, Of o,hs = ia great q, li,v and s,oaomy We
car saw vita ,fds lisa. we bse 20 tho 10 s,pe.
ror 10 a,y o,hs. now IN U.s.. with which We are az.
a ,ainte l. Wit, tho aid OF ,hs In .ue ii, e,. bs-
tinu;s do,s of ,y,r, d,n into !. N "a, b.u man.
n.r. az :, also tho soas,i., Of msa,. g.. in t,s
m 40 n q, un,e n,,.,.
Tbs ss,olvag .,p gives great facilities TO- boil
dat, .o,,ac, with tao fire. Win o-o,s, a,,sntio.,
:, ~, aid. hs,1h. I'VE 81. co, ,ha, II win
m, .a ,;r. mo ;, ,', s-,h;.d Of - f,.l 60 - nm
sd in ~, o-d;,arv cookie s,ove. dol, ina same
a,no mt of co,kinr
Also. co,,ide s,,in, Of labo, from tia, of tho
o-d,,,.r, an f,,,v an =. .;,, ~. ..s;., ~ fol
49,. ,vs.,b 49,, ,s."rs I III.
T.,.n. NJ. IL.
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Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

Cllas. 8. Hampstead,
ATT)2NSY 1T L4t, GiLEXi, I'LL.
WILL continue to practice in the several
" courts in Iowa and Do Buqur counties.
w. II. Office on Bench street, ADJOINING
dwelling, in Galena.
August II, 1886. etls
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
II. III. Engle.

II. III. Emgle,
attorney at Lao and Solicitor IN Chmesy,
OFFERS his professional services to the cit.
~ liens Of Du BuQuI, DEs MolNr and Iowa
counties. So
~ Office opposite the printing Office Of tho
Du Buque Visitor.
July 81. 1896. l2--tf
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
Groferfes 4 l9robtsfons.

Coch m,tl, iol 20 L, II AID III t.bs soar,
coffee, sIsa, m,assss, ati.rat IS. Ia, sat, butter
All lard, STA c,, ,ps:na, t.llov ca,ll.s, "a CIV
dish All ca tobacco, Yoiag dysp, an imperial
tea, alspica dried applss AL peach "a, lo1fslya :,
parish and Malay cga:s, RIGS, p,lA.s ahd raisi,s,
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

We learn that the Cholera has ceas-
ed its ravages at South Carolina.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
Du Buque Cathlic Church

est in the county, being built by the liberality
Of the people Of the mines, the undersigned,
superintendent Of the work, deems necessary
to present, for the third time, before the eye
Of the public, summary Of the Church &C.
counts, 80 that those who have already contr-
buted to its erection, and those who have pro-
missed by subscription, or feel disposed to do
the like, may rest assured Of the economy with
which it is conducted.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
w. w. Chapman,

n TXOH.NLY .4TL~AW
W7lLLprach:. III tn. Supreme and Dis,ric
w Courts Of .Viscoas, Territory, and in the
Giro iii Cont Of Illinois, at Galeaa.
Do Blque, Sept. "a, 1886. l9-tf
REPERENcE.- Va.bu.ton & King,
john smith l. Brother,{ ST. Aouns'
loha King, Du Buque,
John A,caiso,, Gale,a.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

MORN MEAL, Flour. Bacon, Dryed Ap.
~ pies, Peaches. Mackeral, and Sail, reed
per . b Olive Branch, and for sale BY
N. BARBER.
Du Ruque. Oct 10. 1885
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

NOTICE.
n IBERAL WAGES will be giv,n for q
IL first rate Stone Ware POTTER, at Du
Buque, by the subscriber, where he will find
constant employment. 5. s. MCCAIN.
Gets got
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
Michael N0ft0A,l

Michasl Notoa,l
Martin Kelly.
A A tta:sment has issued from my o fics against
n tbs gods an chattles 9th. said Marta Ael.
~ ,,,oa aida it filed by Michasl No-.o,, AL us-
lass .hs said Kelly shall bs ,d appear bafo me at
my nee in tbs to Va ofDl B,q,s, in t,-.s mo ms
f;on ths dats hs 60, dafsni said SIT, jIdgmsAt
will bs taken as co,fsass attire p-opeuy attain.
cd will DO sold TO sat sly SAID dsbt sad c lts.
WA sNEa LEVI, J. r.
d. Bial,, 'ulv ,'r, 3'S. TT
HENRY PORTZEN,
u RESPECTFULLY informs his friends
II and the public generally, that he 10 now
prepared 70 entertain travellers and others IN 2
comfortable manner. He still continues 70
carry on tho
baking and Conf cti6nary
ia tie best style, and 81 modegaae charges md
strict attention - businsos, ~ lppss q i've
aiaAral I'D
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

NOTlCE.-All persons indebted to AN.
~ rHONY LA GRAVE. are informed
that their notes and accounts are left in nv
hands for collection, and that they can save
cost ny calling Immediately at my Office, over
Gueril's store, and SETTLING the same.
s. Hampstead
Du Buque, Sept 81. 1886 2w
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

q "RAYED from the subscrb.-, oa the Mag 10
- ksta, Aug. l6sh, oAs mil, AMI ,fabo . ,'s-
~, TIRES work OXEN, fosr ysa:s old each, oas is
Of dark rod, and OF. ofn bigh, re-, the third 10
Of a rol, colo. Any geatlsmsS who cal giys any
info matioi of tbs said cattle 70 the lbs::ibsr Or
Msn.s. Lang othys, will b. libs ally " .ded.
w. II. MOAEING.
Sent. ~, 1926. ,n-m
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
HARDWARE.

Frying pa,, bass ks:Os. spads', saw.'ste,
90 isrss, :on,o's', ,amm, tabs h;asss, Ma .ioix
later b asc,nd e-stcis, ,"l, va s, sal-i:o, /,
collins axe ba' inn, los ciaas. !, !, AL nd
nail bltts All sc s5s, PIE .siul gii l':As al
CAPS, ,ao,s, ham all mill saws, id.c. c,-ry-
CONDO patient Al cmnoa l,s.s, mill AID htAi
SAY fi!e', ras.,s, Enslis America, blister an :au
stse', :oIsg mills, 49, c's,'. s,l w.o Isht IA Ia
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
Mills e Hge

Mills 4 Hge
.Counsell0rs and attorneys at L1ss,
GALENA, ILLS.
07' Office on Bench st., TIVE desrs north sf
Benefits Hotel.
THE subscribers have united in the practices
Of the LAW in this and the adjoining
counties, and in the counties Of Du Buque,
Crawford and Iowa, in the Territory Of Wis
consin, and will be happy to receivs any ..
deys in their profession.
BENJAMIN MILLS,
JOSEPH p. HOGE.
June is, 1886 6tf
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

USr received per steam boat Adj
- venture, go bbls FLOUR, and
for sale low by
SWAN & WEBSTER.
July 20, 1886 lift
N. B. We warrant our flour to be a
first rate article. S. & w.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

., eitlefna t,e road from rera TO . y lsnl !.
IL ferry, or from vaIghn's ferry 10 10 'gh's ferry,
Ja CAp. Any pc soa dndias said cap, and
lisa i,s il 1t the print NJ Office ia Du Buq,e, will
receive Sswafd Of two dollars.
NIsDON SMITH. T
Sept. u, 1896. 1874.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

Horse Stabling.
IN lie sbsc:b.. mas siksi tho iAsge iivsrv sta
bl, near Ba.hsr's shop, AID be ng vol prosi-
with Hay, Com and efficiency Of stable room,
will acconoiat, all those who wish 10 haze thsi.
ho.sss well kept IN attenisdto.
w. MAYFIELD.
~. r. 1917. -?M
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12
MEDICINE.

Opod j To-, ea's p,lls, nm ", pa-sso.'c, Ep-
SON SAT- :, esrow-ror, roll.b'imaso, 6 I'm o., I'M,
sllpnr, 3rs II iy-,iss sam nta-, .'ba:h, L.
qn'ics, sihti'sbalssn pl,sts ?, n mag ,es a.
Ais, COOL asso tmeh. oft ,-sar., ili,s- ships,
sho--b isles III bla k,s, bs i-:od vialsss rop.
oil stoAe Z, bro ,m., BY 20 All Oby " win low
glas ,stn, p-aasls, Al pearl bnoha, table, TX,
pc, AID bt:rs: XII O., 'a:"s, cra!k-l aas, - nbs,
IA o. s,o,s, s,iye', ~ ,dles All pins; All vaioi,
Other auic o, too telio II mea,ion, a of which
he will sell rs :a.ap as tho :1sapsH, cast, lie I'd
O. mii,.al. rho,, who ma cash % pay for goo ls,
will fAb it TO thsr ad aMqgs to give him cal I,
as la 81 pc tioi of mis- goods ws.s p &c ,asei in
TIE city of New Yo.k, hs will bs able 10 sail % y
low
Oct. ST., 1895.
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

u ECEIvED pa late arrivals, % bbls. WHls-
Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-10-12

Guy 3. MI ON, ?. N.
nv. Be soa, calling for thsifietts.s will
please say that they arc advertised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26
CHINA,
Glass and E0rfheBs VyeNre.

HUGH SMITH & co have Just received
4 per ship John Marshall, direct from LII
Verpool-
16O Crates and Hhds Of Earthen
Ware and China.
Per ship Gsnges, via James River, as
Crates and Hlfds.
And daily expected, per ship Potomac,
from Liverpool, . siill further supply.
These, with their previous large stock on
hsnd, ensbles them 10 oder q full and CON-
plets assortment
These Goods having been bought BIZ them
IN England. at the lowest es,L rates, will be
sold a. low as 81 any regular establishment
an The United States
@LA8s-cut, plain, aud moulded.
Pipes IN boxes,
Window Glass Of every sire and quality,
Stone Ware Of an excellent quality,
Shoe Thread direct from Engiaud.
Merchants visiting the District, srs invited
10 call snd examine the Ware patterns snd
prices.
Orders by letter carefully attended 10.
tLT~ Goods can BE- Forwarded TO Harpers-
Ferry, or any point 90 The Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal. 81 low rates.
ALES.spais, d. G., Nay s, 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26
Doctor John II. HAYDEN

A'iNG declined, for the present, NOV
II II ing to the Southwest, offers hi. .ervi-
ees to the public in the different branches Of
his profession, and hopes by his skill, care
and attention to those committed 20 his care,
70 merit a share OF public patronage. lie
may Dc found. when not professionally en-
gssed. at his usual place OF residence IN b.
h'sr. IN consequence Of injurious reports
having gone abroad, respecting his kigh ehGy-
g'', be pledges himself 10 charge ~ low as
any other Physician, Of respectable standing,
IN the community; and benceforvard, for
service, rendered, and prompt pay ment, he
will deduct 10 per cent. from the usual char
ges for medical attendance.
March 10, lS36--tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26
EARTREN.WARE,

Comprising a complete assortment, which he
will sell upon accommodating terms, and ut
prices lower than can be found elsewhere
Blue and green-edged Plates, G. c. and
lron-StoDe Wash q asins and Pitchers, color.
ed and printed Pitchers, Urns, Basins, &c. d,
m the original package, can be furnished by
him at prices which will compete with any
OF the Northern markets.
Goods packed by him will compare favor
ably as to packing, quality, or prices, with
any that can be purchased in the Union.
very handsome assortment OF rich Cot
Glass; plain, moulded, and pressed Glass
Ware; English sod French Tea China, plain
and gilt, always on hand for retailing.
Pipes in boxes, Window lass Of the or
binary sizes; Pressed and Cut Glass Bureau
Knobs, (foF the supply of Cabinet Makers,
and for reiail.) always on bend. Orders
will be received for any sizes Of Window
Glass, or any description OF Glassware, and
forwarded to Manufactures with which he
corresponds.
ALEEASDRIs, 5th mo. ;. 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26

The bill for the relief OF the corpo.
rate Cities Of the District Of Columbia,
has now passed both Houses Of Con.
gress. and in 4 shape which it 10 sup
posed tho President OF the United
States will approve. II provides sim
ply that the United States, instead of
guaraniying las 1t now does) the pay
ment OF the interes. on the Holland
loan to the three cities. shall assume
the debt to itself, receiving in trust, to-
wards rs eventual extinction, the stock
belonging 10 the three cities, in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which
money was borrowed to pay for. The
cities are therefore henccfor,h TO be
relieved from the payment OF interest
on the debt. which has been an ex-
hausting drain TO them; the propor-
ton Of the principal debt due by wash
ington being one million Of dollars.
and that due by each Of the other cities
quarter Of a million Of dollars.
Nat. Int.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26

Methodist General CONFERENCE.-THE
observe by the Cincinnati Wing OF the
l4th. that General Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church has been
In session in that city during the great
er part Of that week. The number Of
delegates in attendance is stated TO be
unusually large. comprising individuals
from all parts Of the United States
During their sitting. q committee, pre-
viously appointed. made a very able
report on the subject Of Abolitionism,
IN reply TO a communication on the
same subject from the Methodist Epis-
eoPal Church Of Great Britain. The
report expressed decided disapproba-
ton Of any interference in regard TO
that question, and was unanimously
adopted by the conference.
Bali. Pat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26

Mr.. flanagan. in the House Of Re.
representatives.. on some occasion made a
motion to clear the galleries. Finding
this move caused rus,ling among the
silks and a general toss Of the head on
the part Of the fair portion Of the au-
dience, the General. with a view to re.
pair the damage. declared. with great
simplicity, that "he did not wish to EN- :
GRACE the ladies'" This caused a &C.
neral burst Of laughter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-26
I'VE BEEN THINKING.

I've been thinking, I've been thinking.
what curious world we're Ira,
Men arc sleeping, sating, drinking.
Just a. they have always been
Besux are struiting, daDdies Quizzinz.
Misses toiling night and day.
Boys arc sporting, girls are frizxing,
Grandmss 6dgeting away.
Tom is crying, Mary singing,
Jack - laughing merrily,
Dust - dying, tea-bells ringing,
These have music sure for me;
Peasants toiling, rIch men riding,
Staring with lordly phiz,
Rogues through every crowd are gliding.
POUNDS, how queer q world nisl
Marrying, ,otae in marriage giving.
Others like the world Of old,
All but me are fessting, living
would that wives were to be sold!
Others have their dears in plenty,
And their Blossoms heavs with love,
I've had chances, nineteen, twenty
But dare not one improve.
Brokers shaving. sheriHs dunning,
Politicians pull your sleeve.
Printers scolding, wits are punning,
Jail-birds begging Tor reprisve,
Preachers warning, idiots ranting,
Bacchus, too, hath devotees,
Yonder wretch your wife's gallaniing,
What q duced fool is he
Lawyers spouting, clients listning,
Doctors prating OF their skill,
Patients groaning, schoolboys whistlinz.
Striving all old time To kill,
Pedagogues of science telling,
Milliners Of pretty things
Lovers stroll with bosoms swelling,
LISTING while the night-bird sings.
Clouds are lowering, ,empests bowling,
Friends suspecting, foes are glad,
Children screaming, mi,tresses scowlinx,
Merry bosoms now are sad,
Presto they are gone forever,
All IS gay as it has been,
Sunbeams shine, the girls-oh, neverl
What curious world wore inl
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THK INOIGNa.
CHANLEsToN CouRIER OFyIcE, ,
Nav n. 4 o'clock % NJ Z


RENEWAL or INDIAN HosTILITIES.
Extract Of Latter r,e,iv,d in this CITY. d.kd
TALLAHAssEE, May 6.
Since Gen. Scott has disbanded the
Army, and sent our troops home. the
Indians have left their ortresses and
are sallying forth upon our dcfenceless
inhabitants. On the evening OF the
9Th, they killed negro on Judge Ran
dalrs farm, and took off his horses and
mules and on the 9Th. last evening
they were seen at Col. CANDLES. with.
IN 10 miles Of this place Randall's is
p miles. These reports were undoub,-
cd our scouts have returned. and re-.
ported them TO be facts: but We cannot
hear what numbers are embodied: 4,
Is believed here, not many. We are
prepared 10 defend ourselves. and n
they should make an attack on our CITY
tonight, the conflict will be q dcspe.
rate one the one party coniending Tor
booty the other for their wives add
children.
p. S. have Just read letter from
Col. Gamble 70 bis lady. written this
day, in which be saws two men have
been wounded by the Indians near
where he and fsW peighbors are post.
ed. The Coz. LETT ihi, place yesterda,
morning. and has made for, ~ cotton
bags. We have sent about co men ~
hiss rescue we could spare him no
more, add II there should be a large
force Of Indians, the whole will be
butoheFed. ] arm sorry have not time
to write you further. but can spare no
more time, as ] must prepare 70 meet
the savage foe"
Another letter which has been COM
inundated 10 us. without date. but post.
marked ct Tsllahassee. 7th inst. states
that Colonel Gamble had taken a. The
swamp, With bic negroes. and tia, his
cotton house and other buildings hsd
been burnt by the Indians.
II vas supposed BY some. that these
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THE TEXAN WAR.
LETTER FROM GEN. GAINES


The following letter from Mai. Gen. Game,
has been furnished for publication by the W ar
Department:
Had Quarter, Ht,tern Dspartmsni.
CANP SABINE, 25th April, 1886.
SIR have the honor 10 state that
reports have Just now reached this
place, through various channels, which
leave no doubt of their correctness,
that on the 2lst instant, 4 battle was
fought near twenty miles east Of Har-
risburgh, in Texas, between the Next
cans, under the immediate command
OF their President. SANTA ANNA, and
the Texans, under General HousroN.
their commander-in.c chief; and that il
resulted IN the entire overthrow OF the
advanced corps Of the Mexican army,
which appears to have been very far
out OF supporting distance from the
larger part of the army, most Of which
Is said TO have been upon the Brassos,
near ST. Philippe, distance sixty miles.
IL Is stated that between FIVE and six
hundred of the Mexican troops were
killed, and the residue Of the advance.
about the same number, taken prison.
ers, including the President himself.
with his staff, and most Of his principal
officers, and that he has declared him
self ready and willing instantly TO ac-
knowledge the independence Of Texas.
Upon this point, however, ] presume
the constituted authorities of Mexico
must be consulted
have, moreover. learned that the
Cherokee and other Indians in Texas,
from our side of the national boundary
line, are disposed to return to their
villages, plant corn. and be pcaceable.
This intelligence suggests to me the
propnciy Of desiring the Governors OF
the States Of whom | requested volun.
teers, as stated in my letter Of the sth
OF this month, to suspend their move
ments. To this have added, that
should the above reports be confirmed,
as have no doubt they will be in the
course Of few days, will. in that
event, order an officer direct TO the
States respectively. TO meet the yolun.
ieers, muster them into service, and
then discharge them. Your obodient
servant,