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1 proceeded on the 81 q TO rjoin you, leaving the
Frontera 10 continue the blockade Of the river, and
10 afford protection and shelter TO the neutral mer
chants residents of the place, who professed them
selves in apprehension Of violence from the Mexi-
can soldiery should they be len unprotected.
On our way TO this place the prize steamer petri-
Ia in company and in sight of this vessel eaptur ed
the American brig "PIymouth," found engaged in
landing cargo upon the enemy's coast
M. c. PERaY,
p. 8. omitted TO mention, that while lying off
the bar Of Tobasco this ship boarded the Campeachy
schooner Fortuna and the French big tJenne
Arnadee" on the pap ers Of both Of which nothca-
ton Of blockade was endorsed
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NEW GROCERIES.--Recei ving a new
In supply of select groceries, for family use.
They will be sold at the most reasonable prices 70.
cash, or to punctual monthly customers, viz: .lHF
TEAS. .- ..-. 81.
Is chests gunpowder imperial, and young hy-
CoFFEEs.
so bags Java, Rio, Maracabo, and roasted cof-
fees ...
so barrels and 90 half barrels New York -four
90 do extra buckwheat -four .. r..
+ 25 boxes starch ~ .,- .,
90 kegs Goshen butter ~ .,a a...
1000 lbs prime cheese .'.,t..
10 barrels No 1, 9, and 3 mackerel
20 quintals Goldfish
90 boxes small Scotch herring . ....
dozen No. Alicant mats ..
25 boxes matches .
10 do fancy soaps ...f ... .. ... .....
SO lbs. nutmegs Il
5 barrels cranberries o..
10 barrels Newark cider . .
20 baskets champagne wine t ,l-.r.... . ..
l case brandy cherries ... ..#
2 casks genuine port wine r....... .... ..
do perfect love cordial .Ht ..
100 lbs clarified honey ..r..t. .... T.
60 dozen brooms, hearth brushes, &c.
Indigo and fig blue, ground pepper, ground al
spice, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, cayenne in
kegs and BEETLES. JN0. A. DON0HOo.
Nov A-3w ..a.
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CUPERIoR Printing and wrapping Pa.

~ per.--Tbe subscriber has this day received
on consignment, large additional supply OF very
superior printing paper, "a by 80, which he offers
upon as favorable terms as il can be bought at any
house IN the District He is not aware Of any for
egn rags having been used in the manufacture Of IL
but Is confident that s quality and price will com
pare favoraby with any paper now in this market
The attention Of merchants, confectioners, and
others is invited to his stock Of coored and plain
wrapping paper
FITZHUGH CoYLE,
Near corner Of 9Th street and Penn. avenue.
Nov l7--3taw1w ~
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YOUNG g STEER, Merchant Tailors,

YOUNG a. STEER, Merchant TaiIors,
INFORM their customers and the public that
II they are receiving frequent additions to their
stock OF fall and winter goods to which they invite
the attention Of all who desire elegant clothing at
moderate prices.
AS our present arrangements enable US TO devote
more OF our personal attention than formerly to The
cutting and making up Of our work, we can promise
our patrons that It's usual superior style will be more
than maintained.
We particularly invite attention TO a fine lot o.
Hodges's Philadelphia shirts, lust received.
Nov l2-3taw2wif .fFrp
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From the New Orleans Delta of Nov. IL.
LATER FROM YUCATAN. .... "

The Havana papers Of the 9th instant contain
the latest news from Yucatan, by which the pro-
nunciamento of Campcachy, spoken Of a few days
ago, is confirmed; but we find no more particulars
about It than that the cause Of il is said 10 be- that
the inhabitants feared their ports would be blockad
ed by the American squadron. The latest dates
from Merida were to the Oath October, and FL Sglo
XIX of that day publishes an extra, giving the i'm
portant that the calls of the Yucatecos for the
reobservation and operation OF the treaties Of De
cember, lS43, had been conceded to by the Mexican
government, and in consequence of such Measures
Yucatan was requested to appoint Its Representative,
and members for the next meeting or Congress in
December proximo. Governor Don Miguel Bar
bachnno is also recognised, and newly appointed
governor Of the State Of Yucainn by the executive
ofMexico. BY decree, dated 23d October, Cover.
nor Barbachano gives notice that the IS per I'D
valorem, paid as import duties on several kinds Of
cotton and linen goods, should be reduced to 10 per
cent. ~ a rEt IKE ttEAtf fta ~ rytaf-r
By communication from Santa Anna to Gen.
Saas, the acting executive, it il ordered that the
prohibition Of importing Yucatan produce into Mex
leo should cease at once, and everything from that
department is to be henceforth admitted free, as
coming from one department Of the Mexican repub-
lie to the other. 'Es +"
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[ORpnRs.-No. SOL

lORDERs.-NO. %.
.. HEApQulRrERs CAnP ON THE RIO GKANpE
near Preside, 9th October, 1876.
SOLDIERS, After long and tedious march you
have arrived on the bank Of the Rio Grande. Ia
the performance Of this service, the commanding
general has Witnessed with the greatest pleasure
your patience good order, and perseverance, under
many deprivations and hardships. All have done
their duty and in manner that reflects the highest
credit on both officers and men. From this remark
he would not except his staff who have actively and
zeal usly devoted themselves to the service; whilst
Capt. Cross has been emnently successful IN for
wardng his long train of supplies, without delay or
serious cident
Tomorrow you will cross the Rio Grande, and
occupy the territory of our enemies. We have not
cGme to make war upon the people or peasantry OF
tho country, but to compel the government OF Mex
leo to render Justice to the United States. The peo-
pie, therefore, who do not take up arms against the
United States and remain quiet and peaceful at their
homes will be Tested interfercd with, either
regards their pe'Sons or property; and all those
who furnish supplies will he treated kindly, and
whatever is received from them will be literally paid
for.
Ii is expected of the troops that they will observe
the most rigid discipline and subordination. All
depredatous the persons or property Of the peo-
pie Of the country are strictly forbidden; and any
soldier, or follower Of the camp who may SO far
forget bis duty to violate this injunction will be
severely punished.
BY command of Brigadier General Wool
f JAMES III. PRENTISS,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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u. s. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI
St. John Lizardo, near Vera Cruz,
Nov. Sd, 1886
Sm: II seems to be just and proper, and it is GER
tninty gratifying task, to make known to you for
the information of the department. the excellent con-
duct of the officers and men who served under my
command in the late expedition to Tabasco. The
enterprise and spirit diplayed by them, every oc.
casion, gave sufficient evidence that in more
sanguinary they would do full honor to the corps
was particularly indebted to Captain Forrest for
his promphtude, cheerfuness, and judgment in car
ryng out my instructions. .....
To Commander Sands, and officers and men of
the "Vixen;" to Commander Adams; to Lieuts.
Commanding Benham, S,errett, and Hazard and
their respective officers and men; to Captain Ed
son, and Lieuts. Gist, Winslow, Walsh, Hunt, and
Parker, and their detachments--in word, to all
and every one--I am under lasting obligations for
the zeal and energy with which they seconded my
plans. ..... do s,u.,f 49,. ....5,.. aG..
am, cir, respectfully, ..s
.r Your obedient servant,
M. C. PERRY.
Commodore DAVID CONNER Comman er-in-C chief
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LATER FROM THE ARMY.

The United States steamship Massachusetts,, Cap
tain Wood, arrived yesterday in the river from
BrazOs Santiago, but got aground at the English
Turn, from whence the mail bags were sent up to
the city. US .,i e'h'r
The Massachusetts left Brazos Santiago last
Thursday, at p. m, and arrived at the Southwest
Pass on Sunday at p M, thus accomplishing her
passage in seventy hours; The latest dates
from Monterey arc to the 4th; but we understand
that nothing new had ranspired there.
Captain Lamotte, United States army, Captain G.
w. Kennedy, LIST regiment Kentucky volunteers,
Lieut.. Bailey, Tennessee infantry, Mrs Major
Hawkins Captain Davidson, Captain Williams,
and Mr.. Perret, came passengers in the Massachu-
sets. She likewise brought sixty disabled and
discharged soldiers. iT.I
We have the Matamoros Fling of the 7th instant,
but it contains nothing from Monterey; nor have we
received any letters, our correspondent having left
his post for about a fortnight. a, . .,t'-..#
The Flag states that Robert M. McLane, Eco,
reached Matamoros on the 4th, and in the evening
proceeded to Camargo by the Col Gross. He left
Washington on the 23d ultimo, and from his rapid
journey and certain unmsiakeable signs, ii is con-
cluded that Mr., Mel. bears dispatches TO General
Taylor. He would reach headquarters probably
on the llth instant The Flag believes that the
dispatches Of Mr.. McLane will modify, to some
extent, the orders sent forward by Major Graham.
The editor further SAYS:
eve believe, that in view Of the answer of the
Mexican government, or rulers, to our pacific prop
oson, the President has concluded TO establish and
garrison posts along our southern boundary from
Tampico, to apoint on the Pacific, several degrees
south of Latitude 40 that he will appoint territorial
governors, judges, and other ministerial officers; that
the United States revenue laws will be extended
over the new country that people Of all casses will
be taught TO read and furnished with cheap goods;
and that large supplies Of human happiness and vir-
tue will be speedily introduced"
The regular troops have all been removed from
Maamoros-the last company proceeded up the
river on the 4th inst The I'd regiment Ohio, and
q the city, One company Of lndianians, Captain
Csrters y stationed on the plaza, taking the place
Of Lieut. HasSlns's company Of regulars. One COM
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u. 8. STEAMER "Vrxrs,n

". D. 5TEAMER "NTxEN,"
At anchor in front of the city Of
TABAsco, Oct. 26, 1886.
GENTLEMEN; In consideration of the representa-.
tons made by you in your communication to me OF
this morning. and verbally through Captain For
rest, shall adhere to determination resolved upon
last evening not to fire again upon the town unless
the fire should be recommended from the shore.
| regret the injury already produced; but have the
consolation of knowing that it altogether caused
by the extraordinary conduct of the people of the
town.
am, gentlemen, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
M. C. PERRY.
Mcssrs. LABAcH & Co., and others,
Foreign merchants in Tabasco.
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I'm regard to the "MsLsns" propose to make special
communication.
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NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ne V

Commodore DAVID CONNER, Comman der-in-C Chic
u. 8. naval forces, Gulf of Mexico.
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From the N. o. Delta, extra Nov. IT,
.' HALF-PAsr 12 o'clock.
The schooner Portia has just arrived, having left
the squadron in the gulf on the 9th inst, We learn
from gentleman, passenger In the Pora, tina,
Com Perry, after capturing the town, unable to
continue in possession of il, because of the insult
fcency Of his force, and had returned to his feet
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these dissensions, as il will not answer to throw
the whole weight Of executive influence into one
scale. In long address of Gen. .Saas, of the 25th
ult., he declares his purposes ancw--to carry out
the programme Of the revolution. He and his party
desire TO have all questions of reform postponed
till after the war. These difficulties extend to the
tional guard which circumstance renders them much
more prolific Of danger to the public peace In this
connection it may be proper to add that Rejon and
Farins are snid to be concealed but that pursuit
10 made of them. Santa Anna has it in his power,
through these divisions to assume dictatorship at
any moment. In the letter which announces the
settlement Of these difficulties, he is reported to have
said that his sole aspirations mere TO pass from the field
Of triumph TO his domestic reside, and that human
pooer tciH make him accept amy public office. We do
think copy of this document has been received;
we are very sure that Mexicans have little faith in
his professions, for reports reached yesterday,
both from Tampco and from Monterey, that Santa
Anna meditated dictatorship, and one report said
that 1t had actually been declared but this we pre-
sumo was premature. But we must turn to other
Letters to the Oath Of October have been received
here from Tampico. The garrison, one thousand
strong, was to set forth on the 10Th for San Luis.
The American fleet was expected at once off the
port and this letter, which is from Mexican, as
serts that no opposition will be offered to the occ,-
patton Of the place. The writer appeared to rejoice
that the garrison was to leave and be replaced by
Americana We have our doubts as to the recer,-
ton of our feet. We hardly need add that COM
merce was at very low ebb
1t is from this letter welearn that the impression
prevailed at Tampico that the design Of concentra-
ting troops at Tampico was to declare a Dictator
ship. Other accounts assign different motive for
the movement. They say that he has not troops
enough TO defend variety Of points, and therefore
i concentrating troops with a view 10 fall upon
General Taylor when the latter shall weaken himself
by the detachments which he will be compelled to
make from his force to carry into execution the
purposes Of our government. The number Of troops
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In the morning, however, the fire was recon-
menced from the shore, and was necessarily return
ed, but with renewed orders to regard the consular
houses far as they could be distinguished. In
the midst of the fire, flag Of truce was displayed
on shore; on perceivng which, | caused the firing
again cease, and Captain Forrest was sent to meet
its bearer, who submitted written communication
addressed to me; a copy Of which, with copy Of
my reply, marked B and C, will be found enclosed.
As an assurance Of my sincerity, now hoisted
white flag, and directed the prizes to drop down
the stream, intending to follow with the fotilla; but
in violation Of the understanding implied in the be-
fore mentioned correspondence the enemy, IN dis
covering that Of the prizes had drited ashore in
front of the city, collected large force within and
behind the houses in the vicinity, and commenced
furious fire upon her. Lieut.. Parker, Of this
ship, in command Of the prize defended her IN the
most gallant manner, and ultimately succeeded IN
getting her again aAoa, having one of her men killed
and two wounded.
1t was in carrying an order to Lieut.. Parker that
Lieut. Morris was wounded. He had been Of inh-
mite service to me from the time we left Lizardo,
and Conducting himself during the bombardment
with remarkable deliberation and GOODNESS, he APP
preached the prize in line to cover his boat, and,
though apparently regardfu Of the safety OF the Of
stood erect himself and the ball struck him in the
throat. No one can deplore the fate OF this very
valuable young officer more than myself His loss
is irreparabe TO the service and to his family.
II may well be supposed that on perceiving the
attack upon the prize, reopened upon the city,
which again silenced their FIRE. I now proceeded
with the Aotilla and prizes down the river One of
the prizes, small schooner Of little value, having
grounded in dangerous pass, and knowing that il
would be difficult to ex,ricate her without causing
inconvenient delay Il ordered her to be burned.
We arrived safely at Fronters on the evening Of
the 26,h, the Vixen having lowed down the river
Ave vessels and several barges.
From Frontors despatched my prizes to this
place; and after destroying all the vessels and craft
found in the river Of too little value to be manned,
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CAMP NEAR Preside DE Rio GRANpE,
Mexico, October 10, 1916,
Sra In compliance with your instructions, have
the honor to submit herewith, brief report of your
route and march from San Antonio de Bexar TO the
Rio Grande. ..
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CouRTINo ABOLISHED. -Heisho! for the
coming generations. The great reform
broom which has swept and is being swep,
down so fieEcely ,hro'ou, The world brush
ing down old cobweb notions, and kicking
such dust in every quarter--prescribng
eatab les, drinkables, wearablcs, sleepables,
and all kinds of b'essables, has got into
"Love's Own Bower" Courling has been
seriously voted down in solemn conclave!
Alesolution ''against nightly couriship" has
been recently discussed in Free VIII
Babtist Conreution, sitting n Boston, and
passed unanimously. A reverend elder
lifted up his voice against the irreverend
practice of counting, ',the custom of keep
ing company in the night after the usual
hour of retirement. Now, if we under
stand the elder, '.fellow" may keep COM
pany with a gal until the bell rings, bu; ev-
cry moment be remains afterwards he is
guilty Of sin. But let us hear the rever-
end gentleman's objections in full.
my objections to it are as follows:
l.. 1t lowers the dignity of The marino.
NAL institution.
2. 1t subjects TO great temptation.
3. 1t disqual.ifes the mind for dscrimn-
ate action.
What merchant could YOU induce 10
close bargain after the fatigue and ex-
element Of nights watching? Were he
10 purchase horse; he would say he was
not fitting TO close the bargain till he had
taken some rest. And il all buainess men
are so cautious as TO trihing engagement.
how foolish and wicked is the custom OF
nightly watching TO negotiate engagements
importan as itself"
The elder reasons like book. We
don't like his idea altogether Of making
courtship bushes transaction. however,
|. takes away huge slice from the TO-
nance OF the thing. Now we dom, fancy
this negotiation for while as we would Tor
a horse or quarter Of beef. II smacks too
much ofihe shop. In cur courting days
we did not think il so "very foolish and
wicked q habit we had Of sitting Up o.
nights. Itdepends much, however, on the
temperament and motIves-,he moral sta
NINA ola man; and our elder may have felt
"very foolish and wicked" in certain stua-
tons, while we, placed in similar ones,
would have felt uncommonly sensible and
innocent. 1t depends on ones bring ing up.
Major Noah says,and we half coincide with
bin. that a mans counting DAYS are his
happiest days-and we will put the Major
sgainst the Elder any day in the matter o.
courtship.-[ Portland Transcript.
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CHARAcTER.-The effect Of cha racter is
always to command consideration. We
sport, and toy, and laugh with men or wo-
men who have none; but we never confIde
with them. II may be added, also, tibet
though we frequently despise such persons
we never hate them. The case is differ
emf where character exists. The man OF
character will always have enemies among
the crowd in fair proportion to his friends.
Decision Of purpose, habnual earnesiness,
and readiness in the formation of leading
oninion, on every suggested subjsc, are the
chief constituents Of that moral quality in
man. which we call character. Without
these. there is little virtue az strength.
These are positive qualities that force
themselves upon the regards of others and
compel consideration; that make them
selves felt always, whether for good or for
evil, and cannon be avoided, and must be
encountered or endured to provoke mes
tile or favorable sentiments among man.
kind. according 10 the appiica'inn, for the
false or The true, of their several Influences.
II their proprietor be . good man. the bad
will hate him-if bad nan, the good.
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SOUTHPORT WISCONSIN, TUESDAY JULY 81, 1916

The first crop, however, IS never so good
as the succeeding ones. II is no, an IN.
common thing to take from 80 to 65 bush
els OF wheat per acre. As it never suffers
from blight. and as there are no nsec.s to
devour il, good crop il almost sure 10
reward the husbandman. Some other
crops are not so certain. Potatoes FREE
quently suffer from drought,as also Indian
corn. Bot the soil and climate are well a
dapted to all kinds ofgarden vegetables
Apples, peaches &C., flourish as we'll as in
New York. On the almost boundless plains
which are found in some parts Of the coun.
try, the Indians raise their immense herds
OF horses. II is no uncommon thing for
one Indian TO own 1900 Of these AMI.
mais.
IL is only necessary 10 present single cir
cums,ance, (says Mr.. Fl TO show " har the
country would be capable of doing, provi
ded it was filIel with an industrious popu
ton. In l843 and "A bodies Of emigrgn,s
arrived, numbering at leas, 1900 persons
who raised but little by farming the first
year. Probably no, one fourth of the pop
uiatlon cultivated the sol in 1914, bu, We,
they were all supported from the soil
1900 bushels Of wheat were exported 10
the Russian settlements, 1000 barrels oil
flour 10 the Sandwich Islands, and thous
ands of bushels remained on hand before
the abundant harvest ofls45 was gather
ed in.
Pork and beef. of an excellent quality
car be raised with even a greater facility
than wheat Timber Of the first quality.
abounds in many parts Of the country and
the water privileges are good, lumber is
easy 10 be had.
Salmon may be caught in any quantity.
Mr.. Hines, in summing up the character
OF the country, says that If not the best
country in the world, it is fairly entitled TO
be called good country.
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WAA.- voltarie thus expresses himself
on the subject Of war:-"A hundred thou.
sand mad animals, whose heads are eov.
srved with hats, advance TO kill or to b.
killed BY the like number Of their fellow
mortals covered with ,urbons. BY this
strange procedure they want, at best. 10
decide whether tract Of land to which
none of them have any claim. shall belong
10 certain man whom they call sultan,
or TO another whom they car. neither Of
whom ever saw or will see the spot 30 r..
riously commended for; and very few Of
those creatures who thus mutually butch.
er each other, ever beheId the animals for
whom they cul each others throa,s! From
time immortal This has been the way Of
mankind almost over all the earth. What
an excess of madness is this! and how de-
ssrvesly might Superior Being crush to
atoms this earthly ball. the bloody nest Of
such ridiculous murderers."
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From the Teun Reqisfer.

Miss Parker, who was captured al her
fathers fort on the Navisolo, ten ortwelvs
years ago, has married an Indian chief,
and is so welded TO the Indian mode Of
life. that she is unwilling to return to her
white kindred.
The commissioners made every effort in
their power 10 reclaim her, but she would
not listen to their kind offers; but fed with
her husband TO the prairies. Even IL she
should be restored 10 her kindred hers she
would be probably lake advantage Of the
first opportunity, and fee away to Tho
wilds OF Northern Texas.