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Mr.. Boyd to Mr.. Ellis

CALCEL DE LA ACCoRDApA
February lolh 1912
STA; have written to you from Saltillo, and have
not received any | arrived here OH the 18th
ultimo and still prisoner and know not for what,
they have not let know what charges they have
against me- wish you to Intercede for my liberation
as am sure they can have no charges of any
amount against me. You will much oblge me to let
me knew what You think of my case, whether you
can do me the favor or not of % aiming my liberty,
for am without clothing money in The caaboose.
For further particulars, refer to the letters have
written to YOU before if you have received them; if
not, you will please let me know an arswer to this
note and by doing YOU will much oblge your ODE
dent servant JAMES G. BOYD
To the Hon Judge ELLIS, Minister to Mexico
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Hon. P. ELLIS.
Mr.. Cancdo 10 Mr., Ellis.
PALACE OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT,

PALACE OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT,
Mexico, 18th February, 1912
The undersigned. Minister of Foreign Relations,
has the honor to inform his Exceency, Mr.. Powha-
tan Ellis, that it has come to the knowledge of the
Supreme Government, that many persons under dIfe-
rent pretences and under the character OF subjects of
friendly nations introduce themselves into this Re-
public from the rcvolted colonies of Texas.
IL has been also observed, that Of these per-
sons disappear quickly; and it would thus be easy
tor many of them business for give in
formation concerning condition to the Texans
MS Excellency, the President, believes himself obliged
TO take due care to stop the repeated appearance Of
unknown men, and to avoid the disorder they might
produce.
this purpose he has prohibited the arrival ofstran-
gers by the frontier of Texas, and, consequently,
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY
may 25-4t d&c
ARTISTS MATERIALS.

AK Is 3 MA IEKIALS.
NV LILLIAN FISCHER has just received by the
w schooner Phebe Eliza, complete assortment
of Artists Materials of superior quality, comprising,
in part of Prepared Canvass by the foot stretched
on frames, from by 10, to 20 by sc inches, Oil Co.
Iors, Portrait, Sable and Cames Hair Brushes
French Black and Colored Crayons Miniature Ivory,
and Cases of every size; Pallets, Slabs, MuIIers,
English and American; Water Colors in Mahoga-
ny boxes, or by The Single Cake large supply fthe
above articles is cons anty kept for sale at Saloners
Hall May lS-w2w
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, .
.Iunp a 1910

BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,
June a, 1912.
M Office is hereby given that in conformity to the
Y provisions OF the charter Of this Bank general
meeting of the Stockholders will be holden on MON
DAY, the 4th day of July next at the Banking house
IN the city of Washington, for the purpose of elect
ing nine Directors OF the Bank, for the year then
next ensuing the election commencing at ~ o'clock,
a. NJ, and closing at 3 o'clock, p. Nj.
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
june 4-eopt25june-dt4thjy
M USIC.-Just published and Tor sale at the old
IVl established store, three doors east of 18th street
Pennsylvania Avenue
The ST. Mary's Celebration March, Of the landing
of nj Pilgrim fathers composed by Andrew Schad,
and dedicated to the Phodemic Society OF George
town. Also, just received, the following pieces,
Herk, brothers. bark; Cornthian Waltz;
Oh cast that shadow o X Gallopade;
Long, long ago; Last Farewell;
Wind and the beam loved; Go not yet.
june 3-3law3w
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A CARD
MT RS. S. SWEETSER has handsomely furnished
lvl and opened the new and elegant building, No.
~ WALNUT STREET near the Exchange, as a
PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE.
The location, as well as the conveniences of the
House, is not excelled by any similar establishment
and is particularly adapted for the accommodation of
Ladies and Gentlemen visiting this city. No pains
will be spared to render comfortable those who may
favor her with their patronage.
No. 10 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
iune 2-St*
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Certain prisoners in Peubla to Mr.. Ellis.

SIR On our arrival at st. Christobal, we made an
application to you for our relief American citi-
zens, being In no way connected with the Texas ar
my in their expedition to Santa Fee, since then we
have been removed to this place and confined in the
prison OF this department. chained separately with the
convcts and obliged to labor with them in their va
rious occupations of stone cutting, digging &C. SC.
Our object at this time is to know if your application
has been of any avail il your influence hereafter,
could not in some way, cause lenent treatment
If the powers at Mexico would view our case in its
proper hight, our immediate release would be granted.
Time and space would not allow us to rehearse
them here, but you of the circumstances
through Messrs. Kendall, Faconer, and others, who
are now in your city, and also through the Secretary
of Legation, who saw us in person.
Be so kind as to communicate with us, at the first
favorable opportunity to relieve our anxiety if
not to mitigate our punishment
We remain, dear sir your obedient servants,
JOHN B. HOUGHTAILING,
II. R. BUCHANAN
GEO. P. HOWARD,
DAVID SNIVELY,
P. S. TORREY.
NJ fbob opor
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NOTICE.

r OST mislaid, Promissory Note, drawn by
IL me- and dated the 4th inst, payable ninety days
after date, to John H. arwick, bearer for thirty
dollars, the payment of which guaranteed by a
gentleman of this city. Any person finding said note
will please return to me, the payment of same has
been stopped
may26-3t JOHN J. WILKINS.
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JAMES PHALEN g. co. MANAGERS

The brilliant have met with in the sale of
capital prizes in the last months is altogether
rivaIed in the history of Lottery NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
$25 0O0 whole of $4 900, and half of Sill 0U0 these
are all capital prizes and such collection of s 900
and $500 and other smaller prizes would astonish
the public ifthey to the list The above is
sufficient to admonish all Adventures and spectators
send their orders alone to US, and under all variety
of circumstances. promise the most implicit, imme-
dia e. and confidential attention to their orders. Off
cIal drawings sent to all who order from immedi-
atey after the reception thereof.
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sion of one Casass Garcia a number Of mules and
horses. On my arrival at Matamoras, presented
my letter to General Ampudla and stated to him the
object Of my VISIT he stated that he was not author
lied to give me permission to take back the horses
and mules to Corpus Christi that it would be neces
sary for me to make application TO General .aista
TO that effect accordingly left Matamoras for Mon
terey, the head quarters of General 4rista under
passport from General Ampudia Upon my arrival
al Monterey, presented myself requesting inter
view with General Arista for the purpose of laying
before him my business. After remaining there three
days was ordered under arrest and Imprisonment,
without knowing the cause therefor and, neither do
know for why TO this day, notwithstanding have,
repeatedly, applied for an explanation.
am still 10 prison, much to my grievance and trou-
be and at times laborng under much indisposition,
owing to my impoverished condition, and the poor
provision made to render my situation comfortable.
trust that your honor will notice my case and de-
mand from General Arisa, or the authorities at Mex
leo, my liberation and permission to settle my bust.
ness here and return to my home. | should be hap
Ply to hear from your honor early possible
am, very respectfully, your obedlent servant
ISAAC S. TOWERS.
10 the Hon. - ELLIS,
U. S. Minister Plenipotentiary to Mexico.
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Mr.. Stont to Mr.. Ellis.

CALCEL DE LA ACCoRDADA
Mexico, 10th February, 1912
Sir: ] take the liberty of informing you that ar
rived here the 18th instant, prisoner from Maa-
w lille at Saltillo received letter from Ma
amoras, stating that the Hon. Daniel w ebster Sec
Tetary of State, had written TO Mr.. Consul Smith, of
Matamoras and that Mr.. Smith had made application
10 General Arista for my release, who replied that |
was then out of his power, | was ordered to
Mexico Mr.. Smith, am informed, has written to
you concerning me- who is in possession of all the
facts relative to my arrest and confne nent The
charges alleged against me have been substan
tated, and have been now prisoner for fourteen
months. have evidence with me that the charges
against me are false, and can prove my innocence
am the only one here of the party that made
prisoners 10 January, iS4l. pray that your honor
would give lmmed ate attention to my case, that
may procure release from this long and miserable
prisonment.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
BERGMAN o. STONT.
To the Hon. P. ELLIS,
Minister Plenlpoentiary Mexico
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Mr.. TouerS to Mr.. Ellis.
MEXICO CALCEL ACcoRDADA,
10Th February, 1872
DEAR SIR; take the liberty of informing you that
arrived here last even ng as prisoner from Saltillo
had the honor OF addressing you from that place in
the month OF January last. beg to refer Ou that
communication tor information relative to my arrest
and Imprisonment, and the manner in which have
been treated by this Government
Your honor will do me the favor of granting me an
interview, and oblige
Yours, very respectfully,
ISAAC S. TOWERS
To the Hon. p ELLIS
United States Minister Plenipotentiary
near the Government of Metico
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LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE.

LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE.
TNHE Subscriber has ninety five acres of land,
Il small dwelling house on it, good spring of soft
water within 50 feet of the door, 1870 or 40 bearing
apple trees, all grated fruit bell pears punbs peach
trees and currans, sufficient for any family use
Also, grist mill, with two of stones and saw
mill, Fl by 53, with two of saws in it, and an ex-
celIent stand for cotton woen factory or other
machinery, situated on Grand river in the township
of Harpersve, Ashtabuta county, and State of Ohio,
which he will sell cheap for cash-a part in hand the
residueon short credit.
16-llt* GEORGE SCHELLENGER
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CoTroN-The cotton crop in Mississippi promise
to be immense this season.
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About 5000 strangers from foreign ports arrived
at New York last week
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Prisoners in P,lebla to Mr.. Ellis.

PUEBLA, Feb II, 1912, in prison.
SIR: We the undersigned in behalf of ourselves
and fellow prisoners, beg leave most respectfully
lay before you statement of our present deporable
situation
Snce.our arrival here from the vicinity of the city
OF Mexico, we have been separated, fifty having been
sent (by reporD to Peretero; the remainder, 70 in
number, Immediately their departure were thrown
into the common Jail in this city, and chained to
Mexican felons, (by twos) whose crimes are of the
most degrading and revolving nature and whose Ian
guage and habits we quite unacquainted with.
BY day we are buried into the streets to perform
the most laborious work, such as carrying heavy
loads of stone, distance of half a mile on our
heads-work which none here have ever been in the
habit OF performing. Inability to perform the cruel
task imposed on us, calls down the most severe chas
tisement
BY night we are driven into room quite made
quate to contain one half of our whole number, in
Guiding convcts, (3700 and are compelled to pass
sleepess night in sitting posture. All these suffer-
Ings we are compelled to endure, and are driven to
by a set of vile murderers and robbers, who are
placed over drivers.
We therefore most respectfully request that you
will use your influence to obtain at least an ameo-
ration of our suerngs and have u.s. if possible sep
arated from the mass Of villany with which we are
at present connected.
AS there are many British subjects among us, you
would render them an especial service by informing
the Minister from that nation of the foregoing facts
and he will doubtless aid in obtaining for us that re-
hef which, without your mutual exertiuns in our be-
half we need not expect from present cruel mas
tiers.
we feel conscious that, although our names are
unknown to you, when you become acquainted with
our suerngs, no effort your part will be wanting
to obtain, as far as lays in your power, speedy
amelioration of suferngs.
With feelings of the highest esteem, we have the
honor to be, sir, your most humble servants,
ID. w. SUARES,
G. w. PUSEY,
J. b. HOUGHTAILING,
J. M. ALEXANDER,
THOMAS HARDING,
JOEL P CASE
THOS. JOHNSON
H. r. BUCHANAN
THOS S. TORREY,
r. B BISSET,
VOLNEY O. STROUDER,
In behalf of the Texan prisoners here confined
P. S.-We debarred from having any commu-
nication whatever with any of our countrymen
PUEBLA, February 49, 1912.
Since writing the foregoing, our means of subsis-
tence have been reduced to rial per diem which
is positively insufficient to obtain one meals victuas
Previous to the 2lst we have always received two
rails
90 be continued.
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OUcoNErAKA, January 81, 1912.

| hereby certify, as commander of the expedition
from the city of Austin to Santa Fe that Mr. David
Sniyey was well known TO be citizen of the State
OF OHIO, in the United States of America that he
carried merchandise for sale at Santa Fe under the
promise of a market by the Government of Texas :;
that he was not a soldier in the Texan service, and
never, TO my knowledge, forfeited his citizenship in
The United States by any act of his in the Republic
Of Texas.
H. MCLEOD,
Brig. Gen. Cong Santa Fe pioneers
GUEGUEToTA, January 81, 1912
sra have the honor to inclose the foregoing GER
f4esfs 81 the Commanding General, to convince YOU
ess1 sD 10 10 way connected with the expedition to
s,sats We, Your Interview in my favor will much
ptiiqss
Yo1r obedeDt servant,
DAVID SNIVELY.
Is ;fs Esesilszcy r. EGLrs. g4aH
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U. S. Minister Plenipotentary to Mexico.
MAxco, '29th January, 1912.

DEAR SIR: Permit to address few lines TO
your Exceency, for which intrusion must beg your
indulgence Placed under such circumstances aud
BY no means envable, especially TO one whose liberty
is any thing but real | need some assistance, and
feel assured that | cannot obtain it from any other
source than from you. | am citizen of the United
States, and merchant from Gwin county, illinois, by
trade sadder, where my family still reside, consist
ing of wife and five children. left the States with
merchandise, for Texas, Immediately before the expe-
dition to Sante Fee, in which lost ALL and, being of
rather delicate constitution, have relish for any
thing obtained for have been in the hospital
nearly all the time since arrived here and my health
is still 10 precarious condition. The object of my
going to Santa Fee, with merchandise, two fold,
to gain my health to realise my expenses, and return
by way of st. Louis.
In fine, accept the compliments of your obedent
servant,
JOHN THOMPKINS.
To His Exceency, P. ELLIS,
Minister Plenipoentiary for the U. S.
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LRANKLlN HOUSE, Chestnut street, Phia-
l. delphia.-This beautiful new hotel situated in
Chestnut street, between third and fourth streets, in
the immediate vicinity ofthe steamboat landings banks
tohce, theatres &c and to be kept the American
European plan, COMO nlly will be opened under he
superintendent of the subscribers on Monday the
18th day of June. The house is fitted up in the
most splendid style, everything being entirely new
and of the best description. The chambers are SO
constructed as to form paror by day and sleeping
apartment by night. The best cooks have been en-,
gagged and efforts will be spared to render this es
tablshment equal TO the BEST both as regards the ia
bic and every other accommodation
jun1l-tf J. M. SANDERSON e. SON.
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:, ADOLfH HEGEWl CH
MEXICO, February 6, 1942.

PRISON SALTILLo, IL Dec. 1S41
SIR take the liberty Of addressing you relative
to my Imprisonment, giving an account of the man.
ner IN which was arrested, and the circumstances
which led TO 1t, believing that / am an American
citizen' your honor would take my under consid
Grafton and ntercede for my liberation.
During the month of June last arrived at the
Rancho of Col. Kinney, at Corpus Christi Bay. Re-
public OF iexas and stated to him my business to the
Rio Grande who informed me that he was authorized
to give letters of recommendation and security to
such persons he might deem proper, and thew
would be respected by the authorities on the Rio
Grande; he accordingly gave me letters to that effect
directed to General Ampudia, at Matamoras, stating
to him my business and desire 10 return to his rancho
Immediately after having completed my business that
he, Kinney, would be responsible for my conduct
during my stay in the country. With these
of protection had hesitation in coming in
to Mexico. The business which brought me to the
Rio Grande was the settling Gin conjunction with DR..
Cotle the estates of one Mr. Honstng and Livingston
two individuals who were murdered near Comargo
IN the month of February last leaving in the posses
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TRANSLATION.
Seal THIRD, &c.
j, the undersigned, Doctor in Medicine and Sur
gerry of the University of Gortuga, public professor
in this city, certify that at the instance of some per-
sons, this day visited the prisoners in San Christoba
nine of whom found aft cted with varioloid and
Others sick, one of them nearly dead, four with an
eruption and four with the fever which precedes the
eruption of ecrenteca. Among the others sick
there is one who has the prognostics of typhoid fe
yer and three others have the dysentery.
The las prisoners crowded into a place so
small in proportion that they touch another, and
over the spots where of them are there is no
roof. The troops who guard them and the persons
who distribute provisions in such immediate con-
tact with them, and they in such absolute want
of the necessary help that consider the spread of
the epidemic inevitable, and for the same reasons
the entire nakedness of the greater part of those sick
induces to predict fatal result from the disease
with which they are afflicted, wherefore give these
presents
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GgEGNEToLA, January 81, 1912.

SIR | am citizen of the United States and State
of Tennessee. arrived Texas about month
previous TO the march of the expedition to Santa Fe,
which understood to be commercial. On reach
ing there my goods were captured, and have since
been prisoner treated with all the rgor Of open
Being in the vicinity of the capital, resp ciulIy ask
that Interference to which | entitled and which
your duty prescnbes.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
H. r. BUCHANAN.
The above is true.
H. MCLEOD,
BIevet Brigadler General
Commanding T. Pioneers.
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~ LASS! GLASS IA small lot of Potomac
" Glass just received and for sale at WILLIAM
fOUNGS Drug Store, doors East Gadsby's. Also,
a fresh supply of Lii seed Oil, just received
May 81.
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LYME WINES at very reduced prices.--To suit
i The times will sell Wines of ali kinds at 25 per
cent below my former prices, consisting of Maderas,
Sheriies, Ports, Hooks, CIarets, Champagnes, &c.
EDWARD SIMMS,
june l0-3t No 3, Penn. avenue
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Washington, June 8, l842.
JAYNES'S TONIC VERMIFUGE.

TNHIS VERMIFUGE is perfectly safe and so plea
Il SAINT that children will not refuse to take it. 1t
efectually destroys worms, neutralizes acidity or
of the stomach increases APPETITE, and acts
as general and permanent tonic; and is therefore,
exceedingly beneficial in intermittent and remitent
fevers, indigestion &C. and is almost certain cure
for fever and ague, and, what is of importance,
it does it permanently. For sale at
WILLIAM YOUNG'S
Drug Store, Pennsylvania .4penue.
June lift
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AR. ID. JAYNES'S SANATIVE PlLLS.-These
~ pills are an excellent mild, and safe purge all
times, and exceedingly useful in dyspepsia and other
distractions OF the liver. Persons taking them
eat and drink, as usual without fear Of injury and
what is of infinite advantage making the use Of mer-
curial preparations SO frequently used in derange-
ments oil the stomach and liver, unnecessary For
sale at
WILLIAM YOUNG'S
Drug store, t,co doors east Of Gabys, Penn .4uenue
July lift
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JAYNES's CARMUNATIVE BALSAM.

JAYNES'S CARMUNATIVE BALSAM.
i safe compositions, offered to the public for
the of the various arrangements of the stomach
and bowels, and the OILY article worthy of the least
confidence for curing cholera infantum summer
complaint dysentery and nervous diseases.
All persons are requested to try it-for, without
exception, it is OF the most valuable family me-
dicnes yet discovered. Hundreds nay thou
sands of certificates have been received from ply
scians clergymen, and families, of the first respec
liability bearing the strongest testimony in its favor
too numerous to be mentioned Full directions ac-
companying each bottle For sale at
WILLIAM YOUNG'S
Drug sore ro doors east Of Gadshys Penn. auenue.
June lift
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Having determined to dispose Of the above, purcha-
sers will DO we'll to make early application.
w. w. CORCORAN.
Jun 20-law6w
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TRANSLATION.

PowHArAN ELLIS, Minister from the u s.
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wv AFTER WATER! WATER! !-Tbls day
w received a fresh supply of w bite Sulphur Wa
ter, direct from the White Sulphur Springs in Vir.
gnla which will sell reasonable terms IN quanti-
ties to suit cnstomers-in ! barrels otherwise.
WILLIAM YOUNG
2 doors east of Gadsby's Penn av.
Also fresh supply of Congress water just received.
mays
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TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN
WIN. FISCHER has b, recently received 5000 Eos
w ters and other Elementary Copy-books from
No. to ., inclusive, which he will sell henceforh at
10 cents each, and the best quality plain copy books
at cents each, good letter and cap paper ruled at
cents per quire, quilts at 25 cents per I0O ink 49,
cents per plnt nkstands cts each slate pencils ru-
ers and every other article of stationery at similar
prices, will be constantly kept for sale Statoners
Hall. june 3-3taw3w
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Mr.. T'ouers to Mr.. Ellis.

Minister Plenipolentiary, Mexico.