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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-04-01
LATE FROM MArAMonAs. The N. orlean:

LATE FROM MATAMoaAs. 1.-The n. Orleans
picayune, OF the % inst. saws:
"Reported Escape ofMe ItSan Prisoners
The schooner Emblem, Capt. Kinney, ar
rived Yesterday from Matamoras, which port
she lei, on The 18th Of February.
1.-The captain reports that on the 22d, while
LAYING of the bar waiting for pilot, news
came that the prisoners captured at Mlef with
Co. Fisher had risen upon their guard al SalIi-
10. overpowered them after short struggle,
and started IN hot haste for Texas. From Sal.
lilo 10 the Rio Grande there is a direct road.
and az Col. Jordon once made successful es-
cape from near the same poin. with less
number of men, il is more than probable that
Fishers men will be able to do the same thing,
provided they were able TO secure sufhciency
Of arms and ammunition TO fgh, their way
through.
I'VE are fonrgul, however, 30 many false
reporis are started and circulated in Mexico,
thai the attempt to escape was not made, al
,bouoh there IL much to confirm us 10 the opin
ion ,ha, the brave followers of Col. Fisher ar
again al liberty. Ia confirmation. II is repor
ted tina, Col. Kinney, who was about ,akio
passage for the United States. had been ARES
ted after the Emblem left Matamoras on tn
suspicion OF having some hand 10 assisting tn
Texian prisoners TO escape"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-04-01

Faom TEXAS. The New Orleans Picayune'
of the 2Glh ult.. has dates from Galveston 10
the Odd ult The Picayune says:
..The waters Of the Colorado and BIazos
had fallen and we're within their banks.
..The most melancholy result OF the ireshe'
was the loss Of human life. 10 addiiion 20 Inc
four unfortunate men mentioned 10 DOR last sy'
nopsis Of Texas news, who lost their lives IN
attempting to drive their cattle from the low
lands. the bodies of three white men and hve
negroes have been seen floating down he Bra
zos river.
Eight ofthe prisoners captured at Mier nave
arrived safely al Victoria. They had oeeh
left at Mier 10 recover from their wounds. and
as soon as they gained sufficient strength made
their escape. Their names have not yet been
ascer,ained. They report that about 70 or 81
others escaped about the close OF the ba'ile;
but, as they have no, yet come IN, II IS thought
that they have been captured by the bands oil
Mexican robbers who are continually fovins
along the frontier.
"a, one Of the precincts. on the day of the
election for sheriff Of Brazoria county, TWO fncn
were killed in an afIay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-04-01

RIors AT LAcRrNr.--Ths Montreal Herald
gives an accoun, of another Of those riots which
have taken place at Lsehins, among the Irish
aborers on The canal. The Herald says:
The row began By the Corkonians attack.
ing the shan,es Of the Connsught mon, tear
ing own the boards, breaking the scan,y fur
ni,ure. and burning the bedding. Not content
with this destruction Of property. many Of them
being provided win guns. they opened a
heavy hre upon some neigboring houses; into
which they had not been able 10 force an en-
trance. By this two men were wounded:
one while in bed received q nuske, ball
through both arms; Factoring the bones in a
shocking manner--his life is despsired Of: the
other was struck in The centre Of The forehead,
the ball being nearly spent. glanced up over
the head. oDly woending the scalp. Two 9TH
er men were driven out into the woods. where,
during Thought. they were severely frosi-bi,-
ten "
After several ou;ra-es had been committed.
the Corkonisns routed The Connsughi men.
baggage. ard destroyed their shsoiees. AT
The latest accounts the niliisry had arrived On
the spos from Montreal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-04-01
Eoretam AcWs.

LATE FROM LrMA.---Brare conduct q iDo
Generals. The Madisonian Publishes an eA-
tract from letter dated Lima, Nov. sun grr,
inz an account Of an engagement when t soyo
place at Aqua Santa, about lao miles "J hr
Lima, between the armies commando, ~
General vidac and TOrico. in which me ,a'e,
was defeated and his whole force di'pss.o 800
captured. Very few were ki'ed.-.no. , ,,'o,e
than fifty, probably. There were seven s thou eo",
sand troops present, of which Upwards o. lou lou.
,honsond The side Of S,'S e., w he oss
tho frs, 70 AZ from the field, and fled while
the chances were decidedly in his favor. lie
rode in grea. haste to Callao--,wen' on board
a French Corvette, and he and his ministers
and Cen San Roman and some others have
gone 10 Chill. yidsc, believing also that he
had lost the day, fled in the opposite direction
from Torrico, no, stopping unil ne had gone
forty or fifty miles, and was with dihcu"y
overtaken and persuaded that the victory was
his; 80 that both the commanders were run
ming away at the same time.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
w EpHEspAY. JANuAR

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY IL, 1912.
The Speaker announced the following as a Commit
tee to consider the memorial of the ewlsbug Coven-
sion. the subject OF calling Convention Mcssrs.
Smith Of Harrison Calwel, Brown of r.. Fate Byrd.
ufF., Williams White Of X Edmunds of H., Leake
OLA. Lewis, Taylor and Bowdcu.
Mr. Garnet called up the order of the day for election
OF Brgadier General Of the ith Brigade 10 fill the
vs-ancy occasiohed by the resignation Gen Phillip Ay-
le.,.
Whcseupon Corbin Braxton of King William was
declared be duly elected Bgadier General Of the it
Brigade.
Mr.. Rust from the special committee the subject
reported 'll prevent the sacrifice of property under
~ i,- second re,diog.
tn mouon vi NJ. Caldwell the petition of the Lewis
burg convention, ant ihe Governors letter the sub
jet ofa State convento TO alter the constitution,
ordered to he printed
On melton Of Mr.. Stcckt>n, re,nluon was adopted
insiruciing The special commir:es TO investigate the at
fairs oftte James River and Kanawh4 Company,
make snndry guiries touching the dutie, the salary
ec.. II the Superintendent at the Western Improvement
together with much concerning the conduct an. 'anage
mont Of that improvement.
On motion Of Mr. Randolph the bill, "to provia' foT
the payment OF the interest upn the certain bonds Ca.
anteed by the Commonwealth" was taken up and or
defrf to its engrossment.
On motion Of Mr. Anderson. (who suggested tia, the
0sr was o late to enter upon the discussion of the mat
ter Il Naln r. Bruokes memorial the House ADJOURN
Cd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
TEN AS.

An arrival al New Orleans, brings Galveston dates to
the Goth ult.
After numerous attempts break the quorum in Con
gress the malcontens hs retired from w Washington 10
Austin. and quorum being formed without them. the
business Of the nation is proceeding regularly On the
OH ui Mr.. Scury introduced bill To repeal the Tariff
aud declare the ports Of Texas free which has been read
twice. II will not. however, pass aud II IS presumed
that the duties will remain al present, with the eXcep
ton of a reduction ON iron and salt
Mr. Lewis had moved for the appointment Of Spe-
cla Committee to draw up bill providing for tho pro
lection ofthe western frontier.
No business of important character 10 be
sldered until after the Goth. The Tariff. seat Of Gov
ernment aud census questions will then come up
The duty is 10 be levied ON all French Wines import
ID into the republic from aud after The fifteenth day Of
W., Tho ,,oc ~horng 500 men, under the command
of Gen. sonc,iile c,t N9 Rio Fro on the E9'h Nov
g., 1 W. A. ~ c I'VE troops are said to
be finely mounted well provided and in -,
Gent Sonrvlc, in his report to the War Departing. =
says thai he expected make forced marches and to
tran, will probably be OF "baltes fought and won "
MERCANTILE 1RicK.-A merchant at Galveston, a
mouth or two SINCE hearing that the Collector al Mat
a9on'a was taking the ENchc1uer bills At par, while
the Collector nj Galveston taking them al only 50
cents the dollar shipped cargo of goods To the port
Of Maagorda and after paying duties to the Collector
nj that port IN Exchewcrs at par, reshipped them tn
Galveston BY This speculation hc cleared from twenty
five to thirty per cent many OF the articles thus
shipped.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

~ suhiscs which, tkptyh no. exactly where II was
Ssssrdsy eveaias, Is certainly no farther advanced
The 6na thing duhe On the sahrct Monday. was The
oerrinr q he rtinny Of the memorial Of Brooke, aud
the answer efJadce Scott. together with number oil
kticrs ifum members oil the bar in Judge Scnts Dis
lcs. jsssifyng his conduct These letters we've resen-
~ by Er. S,rc,her.
Saturday,, il viii be remembered, Mr.. Ialaferro ofier
"A rsut ion 10 refer back the v hole subject TO the
sprcia committee. excepting the charges not ci an I'M
rrccssblc character, from which they discharged
si also TO them To examine the evidence on all
imtrachabe ters prs. and con and giving them pow
cr 10 send for persons and papers
Mr. Lefiwich moved an amendment striking out the
ra Of the resolution dschaging The committee irom all
matters unimpe achahle and providing that those mat
s-rs sal he eerred aia,y To the special committee o'
The Senate. The question yesterday Was ON this a
unendment.
Aisr orca, deal Of discussion, Mr.. Loilwch with
drew his amendment, rcmarking that IT might emoat
rAss the proceeding and he had understood take the
wh.Ae subject 10 the Senate.
lie still moved. however. to strike out the sentence
of resolution dischargng the committee from sumo OF
The sllegatons-ihis motion prevailed
Mr. Powell Of Fairfax. thea moved the following sub
eiss.c for Mr.. Taliaierno's resolution:
Resolved That the repor, OF the Special Committee
in the case OF the memorial OF NJ p Brooke, preieuing
char res against the Hon John Scn, one OF the Judges
OF the General Court of Virginia. be ecoInmited 10 The
ssue csnmittee. with instruction 10 take such evidence
y them may proper 10 such charges as are "i an
impeaciable character, aud report thereon 10 ,hS
House"
NJ Byrd of Frederick. made al unsuccessful moor
10 refer the matter Ia The committee OF Courts OF jus
tce.
Al this point, the House adjourned. Mr. Byrd having
the dor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
Xy' GOODS

ever had. and such exceedingly low prices as can
not fail TO please any who may favor with a call
My Goods were bought principally for the ready money,
which found to be avery welcome customer to-my
Northern friends, and IN fact sue Ia Involvement
To enable 10 buy G,uds certainly great deal less
than it actually cost to manufacture them; the truth Of
which every body will know by calling and examining
for thenselyes-and without the aid of a,tery they
will be conxinced of the fact and cannot am sue be
otherwise than well pleased To find such desirable Goods
al such low prices.
Tony stock Of FANCY GOOD =, particularly
invite the attention of the Ladies, being Of such
variety and cheapness cannot fail To please.
My stock consists partly Of the following articles, viz
Broad Cloths. every shade quality and price
Casslmcres splendid assortment cheaper than eve
offered before.
Casnes. of every color and quality,
Kentucky Jeans. from IS upwards.
Shawls. Fannels. Pulled Cloths and Blankets. at all
prices,
Bonnets, Hats, and Caps. tf the fashionable style
F.olieuncs, Grape de Icons.
Briannes, something entirely new. Cor Ladies' Ores
Fancy Silks Alpachalnstas. Bombazines Mouslin de
Lame, Mernocs and Circassans of every de-
scrlptlon and cheaper than they Offered be-
fore,
An excellent assortment of Ribbons and Lsccs unusual
Dornesiics and Cacoes from cents to the finest i'm
ported.
lIandkerchiefs and Cloves
And almost every article that can be called for.
Together with excellent assortment of GROCE-
RltS. LEATHER AND SHOES, blue aud white
SPUN COTTON; sc. &c.
n. b. COUNTRY MERCHANTS are par,ic,,-
arly invited 10 call and give my stock examination
before purchasing. as am prepared tn offer them great
Inducements ID. Il. PETERS.
Oct Is. tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
.SO.NETISE.V'G .y.EIs.

ia ID TIMES OF TjI-IT TED
SNEElNG, IN the carly Part of Spring, that Goods
~ must greatly dcclrr 10 be in accordance with the
hard times sold the greater portion of my old and dear
bought STOCK o foods at cost. in order that might be
thc bcir prepared Ivy this Fall 10 buy nentre stock OF
Nh GOODS; and | now have the pleasure | long
wished 10 have, OF offering TO my friends and customers
the largest and certainly the best selected stock Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
FROM ME\iCO.

An arrival at New York, from Vera Cruz, brings
news not of very certain character of the occupation
Of Monterey, town in California, by Commodore r.
Ap. Caiesby Jones' of the L. $. frigate Potomac and
Corvette Cyane. lie held The about two days,
aud then gave up, declaring that he took the town in
consequence of reports that declared by the
United States against Mexico
The same arrival brings the inlorma ion that General
Gnslarray OF the Department of San .onis Mexico,
had declared the dissolution Of Congress and the conv
cation of by Santa Ana form Constitution
aud that Congress dsregared the cdict. This Ievo-
lutionary intelligence also wants confirmation
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

LATEST FROM iuc,r,N.-The Rozario, Capt JEFF
erson, arrived yesterday from Campcachy via Sisal; is
- days from the former port and q from the latter.
When Capt J. lei Campcachy the Mexican fleet con
slsilng ol steamers. briggs and 3schooAers was still
of the bay. Nodccslve step han been taken by either
party. but Capt j. learned it the intention of the
Nucatecos act the offensive Immediately and they
felt saneulno OF success. Al Ssa il rnmored that
the conflict had taken place. and that the Mexcans were
defeated with considerable loss of life
~ o. Picap0le The 1s of jan
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.

On Saturday. the House proceeded 10 The election Of
SPEAKER On the fist ballot there no choice.
The House ptoc,edcd n second ballot. 35l votes
were taken. Necessary a choice l76 The follow
my the result:
David X. King, l1b
Seth Thomas, )
Lewis Williams. I12
Mr. King having The requisite number of votes was
declared elected He formerly president of the
Senate, and is classed by the Mercantile journal a
Wing.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

DELAWARE LrGisr.,ruRE The legisla trre Of Del
aware mel on Tuesday Dover, and orr anizod by the
chuce Presley Spfuanee President ofihc Senate and
George X Fisher clerk. 10 the House. w m. . Red
den was chosen speaker. and John X. Melee, clerk
The Governors ~. sage was delivered the day
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
loi1slANA LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature OF Louisiana assembled at the State
House in New Orleans ON the End instant. The sttcn.
dance members very full for the first day and the
Houses Immediately proceeded 10 the business oi OF
eanizaiun In the Senate the Hon. Felix Garcia
cosen President lIoa,io Davis, SECRETARY, and Robert
kur. RoPorer.
Ia the House. Charles Derbigny, Esq, was elected
speaker aud Mr.. I.an,ry Clerk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
sEPTENBEK 10, 1872.
Large stock Of Dry Goods
QTs ls1GT

II J. PCRvIS & DUFFEL are anxious to clos,
~ their business speedily possible-They art
ulErting their whole STOCK OF GOODS, which
slafxs and well selected,
AT COST,
and in fact many descriptions Of GOODS will he sold great
~ sesdsv COST.
N. R--We shall 60 on to sell at private sale Cor a
ffw n0nths until the stuck is reduced and thea the
Eenaisdx will be offered at auction.
4 - ~. PURviS & DUFFEL.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

~. $500, Al S,,,.s;,, ,,,t an, r,,J
'"' '.''" "N'"Hh'-'uPi''"o "'' u"' 'n"
ers may Dc h'eI'Sf" III INC progress VI "'o I'VE" VI
leans navigator oil the ar MI as'ds makes WIN MS
irving hiachle' we take me hho"'"s ''"" ''o l "a
yuno Of The Z, III "h:
requests us To insert me following statement IN 'Np'ana
uon " ''' '"s VI ''' ''' "'' Wv" ''"'" Wy wiz"
the work
ne iegs ana ee' q, 'no 'it'os"' 'oSc'"'' WIN '''
appendases tor giving 'nem "oo" IN imitation '' 'n'
bird composed oil Tue following variety {" material ana
number oil pieces, as may DC seen ana Vefheo oN any
person who VIII eau ahd examine men, N|-2o pie
ces OF ash wood Ssprai springs Ito horn a.oon. 90 PIE
cos OF black coach cloth 10 steel s?rngs; l6 iron hin
ecs; - pieces o' sheet BRASS q snnlcords; double
brass pnes single brass pnlleys 10 rlvets 50 pieces
OF ecrkwood; loomelallc screws, and $50 nails
---
Rua,cdy Siares-lhe achievements OF the Nrg
lance Committee Of the Aboonlsls at Albany, during
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

LOSS OF THE L. :. STEAMER POM
SETr-The L. :. Steamer Poinsr, was lost of the
bar of ST. Johns. (ForIda) a, 10 o'clock. on the 9Th
consequence o mlsiahn, the Signals ol the pilot OF the
harbur All hands were saved. The steamer is total
loss.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

Mr. Clay has accented Invita- tn be al Baton
Rouge the OH and 10 Of January aud Of course could
moi have been al Mobile the 9th.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
REDUCTION OF POSTAGE.

The Postmaster General sent Saturday To the Senate.
report on the subject Of postage letters. lie recon-
mends that new rate of postage letters as follows
Upon all single letters sent by mail any distance not over
~ "''ies cents.
Over 50 10 100 miles m :.
Over loo to 220 miles n :.
Over 90 Ia itnD miles on :.
Over 100 miles %, :.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

The Ohio Lecisldfme-Alr. Probaecu's motion 10
suspend the rules for the purpose Of Introducing bill 10
extend the charters OF the specie payl ing Banks, has
been ncuaved by a vote of 80 10 s.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

The members of the bar Of New Orleans met o.
honor Of "A dinner.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
~ p. r II Wv n

As REMOVED to the house lately occupied bv
IL DIR. Ilolcombe; on the street leading from ST
fans Church Ia The Reservoir and ncxtdoor to he Rev
MI Earlys Ills office will he kept at his residence
whore Application may be made.
v. II ,sr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

ABOLITION OF SLAyERY IN TuNIs.-A gentleman
recently from the Barbary States, informs the editor o.
the Commercial Advertiser that the Bey ofTunis has
blow abolished slavery and shut up the slave market
throughout the whole Of his dominion
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
$5,5ii,l77 80

lThc foregoing statement is certified by five Of the
Directors, and sworn by the Cashier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

bankrupt in Vermont lately gave among his effects
as the product of his labor. nine small children III.
thought his creditors entitled all his acquisitions since
he became involved.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

o.. We have. for the last week or two. been mnc"
embarrassed by the rregulariiy Of the mails. Owing
this circumstance have failed to publish, in unf,
several interesting communications from om kchh''''
correspondents; we will. however, end, TO give '"
10 our readers before they become stale.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

o. Louis {. Rouldn, has addressed letter 10 "''
District, composed of the counths Of Prince F.d""''
Charlotte, Luncnburg and No'oway. that he VIII rosy"
hi. seal IN State Senate alter this session.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

Jirgnia Baak.--Dr. Brockeuhrough has been SUPER
ceded in the Presidency of this nsnrion by Jas b.
Pegram the former cashier Particulars in another COL
umu
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16

.7nhera Senatorial Distrtt-Major Richard Pollard
me, at Lovingston, the Goth ult their candidate
in this District in opposition to John Thompson. 81.
The charlottesville Jefiersonian says Major Pollard
will visit the counties in the district and address tue
people al the March courts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-16
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA.
S5,5ii,i0 50

S5,5ii,i1 50
-
Eapital stock 42.66S, 1916 90
Notes ia circulation LEO 9E 80
Individuals depslies 693.30O %
Due 10 other Banks 1880 -
Contingent Fund $4,000 3l} 80 tso oe
New Surplus Fund DO, 529 O5}
Profit. of the Institution S6,635 &c
In transu between Mother Bank and
Branches G.3oI 70
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-12-01

place as at Mani, aud had it not been for the os.
sistnnce afforded by the master and crew Of the
British whale ship Admiral Cockburn, many lives
would have been lost, for the canoes were all de-
stroyed. In Kanokapa, and Kaahelu alone, sixty
houses were destroyed, and eleven persons lost
their lives--four men, two women, and five chill
dren at Waiolema and Hama a woman and child
were drowned at lleuwa Swoman, no shock Of
earthquake was felt, but the volcanoes of KiIawa
were much disturbed the previous evening; yet
nothing unusual was observed ut sea the same
distance. That this apparent submarine volcanic
action took place at some distance from the ISL
ands, was proved by the waves striking the diff
ferent islands simultaneously, but in what direc-
ton, there are at present means of determining.
Perhaps the internal fires had found new vent,
which may lay the foundation of new group of
islands, as happened nineteen and halt years
mo