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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
IA der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
lne to the satisfaction Of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible the needl, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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JUST FROM THE MINT!!!
TO I'LL WHO.M IT My CONCERN.

T S. BECK s. SON, would take this method
| A. of notifying the citizens of Washington
and the adjacent counties of Maryland and Vir-
gna that they have commenced the house fur
nishing business in all its various branches, on
Pennsylvania avenue, South side, between 9th and
10th streets, where they intend keeping constant
supply of new and second hand goods, and prom
Use to sell on the MOST REASONABLE TERMS. we,
therefore, solicit call from our friends and the
public generally, as we intend selling at pERY
SLIGHT PROFIT. We would enumerate in
part the following: Ivory Buck and Cocoa ham
died knives and forks; White, Black and Brown
handled do; Carvers, Forks and Steels; Shovels,
Tongs AMI Pokers; German Silver, Brittania and
Iron Table, Dessert and Tea Spoons; Ladies,
Skimmers and Forks Drip and Stove Pans; Stair
Rods; Tea Walters, assorted sizes; Brass Candle
sticks; Brittania Tea and Coffee Pots, Writing
Paper. Chopping Axes, Wood Saws and Bucks,
Hatchets, Hearth, sweeping Whitewash, busting,
Shoe and Horse Brushes; Brittania and Painted
Spittoons; Adams, Wilson's, Livingston's, and
other Coffee Mills Mouse Traps, Nutmeg Gra-
ters, Japaned Candlesticks, Lamps, and Tea Cad
dies, Shutters and Trays; Pad, and other Locks
and KEYS Butchers Knives, Bread Baskets, Hand
saws, Hammers, &c., &c. Also, good assort-
let's and Griddles; Cinder Shovels, and Coal
Holds; Brass Top Fire Fenders Scissors, Curtain
Bands and Pins P. M. SaucepaHs, Cut and
Wrought Nails, Handirons, Sadirons, &c., &c.,
with an assortment of Cabinet Furniture such as
Sideboards, Beaureaus, Tables, Chairs, Bcdsteads,
and Bedding, Washstands, Basins and Ewers, Chi
ma, Glass, Queens, and Crockery Ware Carpets
and hearth Rugs; Tin ware, &c., &c.
N. B. All manner of goods received on CON-
mission, except Alcoholic Liquors.
Nov 29-tf
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DERSONS suffering from Toothache,
/ will have it cured by applying Wheeler's Tea
berry Toothwash, in minute, and still the tooth
will be protected by it from all decay it will also
Of the gums; it cures softness of the
gums, and efectually stops bleeding of the gums !;
and by using it for preserving the teeth, gums, and
mouth, they will always be kept pleasant aod in the
best state Of health
Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Toothwash
(and powder,} l have found them to possess cleans
ing and purifying properties, and while they whiten
and beautfy the teeth, they have beneficial effect
upon the gums, by imparting to them free and
healthful action. F. A. RAYBOLD.
have used Wheelers Teaberry Toothwash, and
its effects upon my teeth and gums have given me
a high opinion of its merits. | cheerfully recon.
mend it 10 general use.
H. R. KNEASS.
My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry
Toothwash (and powder,) and has found its effects
to be cleansing and publication of the gums, and
a sweetening of the mouth. have no hesitation in
recommending it as the most beneficial preparation
for the teeth have ever seen.
C.J. JACK
Having made use of your much celebrated Tea
berry Toohwash, feel convinced that it is the best
article have ever known, and hereby warmly re-
commend its use to the public in general, as pleas
ant and eficacious article for preserving the teeth
and gums. Sold by
o. FISH & co.
feb7-tf Browns Hotel
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
II the Columbian Fountain.
ALExANDaIA, March 20, ls46.

ALEXANDRIA, March X5, 1876.
Mn. EDIroR: The celebrated painting bv
West, Of Christ Healing the Sick, is exhibited
here at the I'd Presbyterian Church, and All
tracts large number Of visiters. The lee
lures explanatory Of the design are insiruc-
i've and entertaining, and, with the great mer-
i's OF Inc painting as work Of art, and the
suolim'sy OF the subject represented, deserved
" attract the attention of our citizens. The
exhibition, understand, will continue several
days longer.
On Friday evening last, the Common Coun-
Gil proceeded, according to previous notice, in
to an election for the several public officers Of
the town. Lots Of applicants were on hand.
of course, and the selections from among them
were Of judicious character: Few changes
were made: the odious practice Of proscrip-
ton for opinions sake having few advocates
among US: and where the uas were put out, I
doubt not some better reason than party, or
Clique favoritism, could be given for the
change BY those holding the reins Of power.
Fishing season, at least 50 far as the OPEN
ing OF :" Fish Town" is concerned, having
commenced. hope our new authorities will
turn their attention to the illegal sale Of liquor
IN that quarter. The friends of Temperance
and morality look for a reformation; and il is
to be hoped, if the ruling powers can act IN
the matter, they will do SO speedily. L..
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-The SUBJ
N scriber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode of transacting
business for more than twenty-five years. respect
fully offers his services for the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted TO his care.
Charges reasonable, according to the laboria
Cured.
All communications must be post paid.
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter-
fere in the least, with those of an Auctoneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec. l3-ln BENJAyMIN HOyMAJvS.
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( MAPPED HANDS AND FACES CUR
~ ED.-Persons wishing very smooth skin
should test my genuine Bay Rum and Sperma-
cet Soap. | will guaranty that one bottle of the
Bay Rnm and one cake Of the Soap will give to
the face and hands beautiful polish. For sale
at s. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.,
Where can be had fresh supply Of Rose Lip
Salve and Palsy's Cold Cream. dec 30--n
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Great Bargains!!!

nOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AND
Is SHOES !--SAMUEL PHILLIPS, (succes-
sor to Walter Clarke & Son, sign of the Black
Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,) having just returned
from the Northern cites would respectfully inform
his friends and the public in general that he is now
prepared to offer for sale, upon the most pleasing
terms, large and general assortment of Boots and
Shoes, consisting, in part, of the following:
FOR THE LADIES.
800 pairs Morocco and Kid French Slippers, from
SO cts. to 81 rs.
Kid Paris Ties, beautiful article.
Morocco and Kid Slippers and Ties
Bronze Morocco and English Kid Slippers
Morocco and Kid Buskin Welts
Lasting do do
Whole and half Bronze and Black Caters
White Satin and White Kid Slippers
VARIETY.
Misses Morocco and Kid Buskins and Slippers
Ds Caters, bronze and other colors
Children's Morocco and Kid Boots and Shoes
Infants Fancy Shoes and Caters
Mems lined and bound Brogans, all prices
Gentlemen's fine sewed and pegged Calf do
Do Nullifers and Slippers ..
Do Fine sewed and pegged Calf Boots.
In addition to the above stock, manufacturing in
all its different branches by competent workmen,
and at the shortest notice, and warranted, will be
carried on under the management of Elijah Ed
monston, being scientific cutter, and calculated to
please the most fasdious. The latest patterns and
the best materials have Just been received from the
North. Being determined not to be undersold, and
to give entire satisfaction, persons wishing to sup
ply themselves in this Gne solicited to give me
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Union and Intelligencer Ct. Marlboro Gazette
nl feb 2l-f
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Pulling OF extracting Teeth.

DR.. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist in this
country, and charges hut SO cents per tooth. He
also challenges any Dentist in Washington, or all
combined, to compete with him in plugging teeth,
or inserting new ones. Strangers will do we'll to
inquire of citizens, and particularly of citizen ply
sicians, before allowing themselves to be humbug-
ged by travelling pretenders, who would never have
left large cities (rom which they usually pretend
to ohai) unless they were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Iodds Hat store, near Browns Hotel-jan 8-tf
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HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.

yT,HE subscriber has two frame houses and lots
for sale. One situated on 9th-street, between
L and M, with brick basement containing rooms,
meat-ho,,se, wash-house, &C. Also, one on Eighth
street. two stories high with four rooms and Kitchen
Terms of sale, one fourth cash: the remainder in
six, nine, and twelve months. - ,
The terms Of sale win be made known " the
Subscriber. ,ror
feb 13-lw E A. uLhDMoN'
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
DRAPER e. CO., Bank Note Engra-
l)vers and Printers, Walnut treet opposite
the Exchange, Philadelphia.
N.B.-JouS DRAPER senior partner and for
merly Of the firm Of Murray Draper, Fairman e.
Go. feb. 8--f
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.
A Card.

YTyHE undersigned, considering himself duly
qualified, offers his services to the citizens
Of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cifcatons Of dwelling or other houses, and also as
lneasurer Of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours Of and
IL o'clock, A. M, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street. Market-H House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G. HARNESS..
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Coal! COal!!

THE subscriber has for sale at his yard at the
entrance of Sixth street and Missouri avenue, on the
canal, COAL of good quality.
feh OFF GEORGE COLLARD.
MORE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
lW T. PURSELL has just received. at his Chi
ma and Glass Store, opposite Browns Hotel, Penn
avenue, four cases of Corneleions' Patent Solar
Lard or Oil Lamps, with cut and plain shades,
which will be sold low by THO. PURSELL.
feb l4-3tis Union & Intelligencer 3tis.
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD,

old Centre Market opposite j. Walkers.
TEEPS constantly for sale all kinds Of fresh
n meats meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices. march LIFT
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'DEACH TRESS, ten or twelve varie-
i ties, OF the most approved standard sorts, early
and late, now ready for setting out.
10000 fine Asparagus Roots, large species.
For sale, in lots to suit purchasers by
B.HOMANS,
mar 2l-3t Between 10th and l lth Streets
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten.

regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Gpnfs
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IH ZAP BOOTS and SHOES Ladies'
u fine Kid and Morocco Slippers and Ties, Getty
made, or Philadelphia make,) 81
Ladies' white satin and red Slippers
Ladies' Walking Shoes, own make
Gentlemens' Dress Boots philadelphia make)
$3
Besides-Boys and Childrens' in every variety
Mendipg at reasonable charges.
MANN,
Sign ofthe Big Black Boot Penn avenue,
jan 17-tf 2 doors west of A, street
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TUDSON, PORTRAIT.--S Subscriptions
j will be received at VIM. Q. FoRcE's bookstore
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10Th street, for
copies of the Portrait of Dr. Judson, now in course
Of preparation and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Boata ., toresn Missions
at the following prices: Lithograph, on good paper
25 cents; on fine board, SO cents steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, ST India proof impressions
So. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb eff
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The undersigned, having been appointed agents
for the above Company, are ready to receive apph-
cation for insurance against fire, as also marine
risks, upon the most favorable terms
feb S-n MlDDLEION d bEALL.
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ATOTICE.-The undersigned having formed a
I IN co-partnership under the name of G. EcKLoFF
e SoNs, will continue the business of Merchant
Tailors and Fashionable Clothing Store, at the
tablishment on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, where they will at all
times have an extensive and fashionable assortment
of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c.
s They have now on hand, of their own manufac-
ture, select stock of fashionable ready finished
Clothing, which, with Fancy Articles of every
description, will make their stock well worthy of the
attention Of the public.
! They respectfully solicit continuation of the
custom SO literally extended to G. Ecklof, during
the last thirty years. and pledge themselves that they
shall not be surpassed by any establishment in the
Union. ia3a G. ECKLOFF,
h si4 " #l 10. w. ECKLOFF,
etasfe A .a ..s FRED. ECKLOFF.
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GEARS PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS are
- for sale at Browns Agency Office and Com
mission Store, street, seventeen doors east OF the
Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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It being necessary to close my late business,
urgently request all who indebted to me to make
nm early settlement, and solicit continuation OF their
custom by my friends at the above store.
feb l6-3t T.. ECkLOFF.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connell's Pain
Y Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Bitters, Balm of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rilla, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment, Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tabishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street.
New York.
For sale at u. L. bfOWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
F street, near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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TTNHE subscriber, having determined to publish
this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity; as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share of the business, believing they will give sa-
tsfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
lar 24=N
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BY b. HOMANs, Auctioneer.

DRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION.
ID On Thursday, March 26, at o'clock, P. M,
will be sold at auction, three-stoy Brick Dwelling
House, situated on 49 street, in square 500, near
the United States Arsenal The lot is rs feet front
by $50 deep, and on it is choice collection Of
grated fruit. The out-buidings are Of brick, and
in good ORDER The situation offers many induce
ments for grocery, dry goods store or for con-
dictionary and restaurant The premises may be
examined at any time. Title indispu.able Terms
at sale, which will take place at the subscribers
Store, between 10th and l lth streets.
march 2l-ts B. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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GEORGE COLLARD,
DEALER IN LUMBER, WOOD, COAL, LIME
SAND, AND CEMENT,
Corner Of 9th 81. and Missouri Aucnue.
Nov. g.
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y Gen. GoUGH, commander in chief, gives the
following official account Of the number en-
gagged in the great battle in Indias
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p ROT lection NSURAN
COMPANY.

- - ~
COMPANY.
q HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
~. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses, mills, actores barns, and their con-
tents and all other descriptions Of insurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are as low those of any other
similar institution, and every man has now an op-
portunity, for a trifing sum, to protect himself
against The ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the Office pursues in transacting their
business and in the adjustment and paying Of loss
es, is prompt and liberal.
For terms Of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his Office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. D. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb s-f s. HYATT, Agent.
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feb TT
MUTUAL FIRE AND MARINE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY OF BALTIMORE:

RICHARD NORRIS, President.
DIRECTORS.
Columbus O'Donnell, John ID. Early,
B. III. Richardson, A. Hyatt,
James Harwood, VIM. Loney.
JOHN L. LAFITTE, Secretary.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

BENJAMIN HOMANS,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
Betoeen lOth and Ilth Streets, fronting Penn.
syloania Avenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and PERSONAL
Property attended to at any place within the city
march 9-tf
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Ladies Please Take Notice

NEW YORK BUTTER.
M FIRKINS New York Butter, prime, Tor
&U sale by s. BACON 81 co.
T,h
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nR. HAMILTON P. HOWARD, tenders his
IL professional services to the citizens of Wash
ington, ID. c. He may be found at DR.. F. How
ards N. E. corner of r and nth SITS. Dec. o
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I HHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
" on seventh street, between ID and streets
On hand general assortment Of all articles kept
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pri-
ces that cannot fail to please.
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nEALER in Paints, Oils, Glass, &C., G. street,
u Todd's Buildings, Washington, d. c., has Just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
facturers, large supply Of the genuine
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
MARRIED.

In this town, 9th inst, by Rev. VIM
Dixon, Mr.. Chester p. Drake and Miss
Caroline Fyler, both of Torrington.
In Goshen, 25th ult., by the Rev. ID. l.,
Marks, Mr. Seth G Brown, of Norfolk, and
Lydia A Clark, of the former place.
To Beloit, illinois, on the l4tb inst, by
the Rev. MIR. Adams, Mr. James Peek, flor
merly of this town. and Miss Jane Wood
ward, fourth daughter of II. I. Woodward,
Esq, of The Retreat" all of the town oil
Beloit.
In Waterbury, on Wednesday evening
last, by the Rev. j. L Clarke, Mr. Isaac A.
Nation, (printer,) and Miss Eliza Jane
Lang, daughter of Mr.. Joseph Lang.
In Windsor, by the Rev. Sidney Dean,
Mr.. Sheldon Kinney, Jr Of WinSted, and
Miss Eliza A. Phelps, of Windsor.
In North Canaan, by the Rev. Mr.. Fran
els, Capt. Andes Briggs, and Miss Judith
Day.
In Bornwall, 23d inst, by Rev. Mr..
Maynard, Mr.. Samuel LETTERS, Of Cornwall
and Mrs. Mary B. Corbin, of Philadelphia
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
DIED.

Very suddenly, in Geneseo, Livingston
county, N. Y, Nov. 28th, at his residence,
SAMUEL W. SPENCER, Esq, aged rs years.
Thus another of the early settlers OF our
valley has gone down TO the grave, iuil OF
years and full of honors Mr. Spencer EN-
igrated to this country from Milton, IN
Litchfeld, Connecticut, and Immediately
after the organization of the county in ISL
was elected Justice of the Peace, when
Office he held for number of years. In
1882, he was appointed Surrogate OF the
County by Gov. Marcy, and at the time OF
his death was Crier of our Courts. lie
was one of the first Vestrymen elected for
the organization Of the Episcopal church in
this village, and up to the time of his death
a regular attendant upon the public ordin'
ances of that society. Through life he was
distinguished for his urbane department,
simplicity Of manners and great goodness OF
heart, and he has always been regarded as
a worthy, useful and honest member of So
ciety.--Liuingsfon Republican.
In Windham, On the 10Th inst. Mrs. Su-
annah Kingsley, aged 100 years 3 months,
and Is days.
In Bristol, 22d inst, Ezekiel Darlington
aged So
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-12-31
HIGHLY Imp ORT.A.NT FROM
MEXICO

The packet ship Norma, Capt Ellis, arrived
at New York with Mexican dates several days
later than any heretofore received, viz-Vera.
Cruz Dec. 2-Mexico, Nov. 27; Tampico Nov
25, AID Chihuahua, Oct, 80.
The war, says the Tribune, engrosses public
attention, and in recording the efforts making
to strengthen Santa Annals, the editors and
newspaper correspondents generally agree that
the last struggle is to be made at San Luis Po-
tosi. Arrangements for restoring the State
Government to their former position urder the
Constitution OF 1924, have been completed in
all the late Departments with great satisfaction
to the people.
The Legislature of Yucatan, hitherto the last
to hold cut against revolutions, met and prompt
ly ratified the Remuneration and the restoration
of the constitution of1624. Next in importance
to the meeting ofCongress. was the election OF
. President. Santa Anna positively declines the
office, although some of the States have petition
ed Government in favor of giving him dictatorl
-al:powers. All he asks or processes TO ask. is
the" 6enefactOr of has country
-. Accounts from San Luis Potosi, praise the
q discipline and valor Of the army. There were
. twenty-five thousand men, with fifty two pie
ces of artillery, FIVE thousand additional troops
were expected daily The magazines of pow
der and the stores Of balls and missiles are said
to exceed belief In one store-house alone
there are two hundred mechanics working day
and night, mounting guns and manufacturing
munitions of war. There are five hundred
mere at work in the notifications, which are
being strengthened in every possible manner.
One thousand women, filled with enthusiasm
in the national cause. had come down to the
camp from. San Diega and Tlascala, to aid in
40 making articles for the soldiers.
Santa Anna had grand review of the whole
army on the 18th of Nov. 1t is described as
magnificent pageant So overpowered was he
by the boundiess enthusiasm which greeted him
as he passed along the lines that his feelings
overca,ne him, and the tears rolled down his
swarhy cheeks. am id theproongcd huzzas OF
The various regiments and cries off, Victory or
Death J" :. God and Liberty go Long live San
ia Anna e. eve will beat the Yankees this
time n' &c.
Provisions were pouring intothe camp IN I'M
mense quantities. Language is said to fail In
attempting a description of the formidable pre-
parations making at San Lis. There, was
to be the last great struggle. There, say the
newspapers. will the fate Of Mexico be decided
and farther r, sstance it is said will be useless.
Fears we've entertained, however, that even
there the fortunes of war would be against them
and accordingly we find preparations going on
TO defend the road to the capital.
Our aayices by this arrival lead to but one
conclusion q desperate battle is to be fought at
or near San Lu,s POtosi! Mexico VIII have
thirty thousand Of her best t,o,ps in that con-
flict and the United States will probably have
at least halt that number.