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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

Ho,o Irue.--A very eminent writer
has said that although we seem griev-
ed at the shortness Of life in general,
we arc wishing every period oft at an
end. The minor longs to be of age;
then to be man of business then to
make an estate; then to retire. The
usurer would be very well satisfied to
have all the time annihilated that lies
between the present moment and the
quarter day; the politician would be
Icontentcd to lose three years of his life,
could he place things in the posture
that he fancies they will occupy after
such revolution Of time; and the low
err would be glad to strike out all the
moments Of existence that are TO pass
away before the next meeting.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
up Tho Arkansas Intellieencer re.

6T The Arkansas Inteligencer re-
ports that Capt. Leayitt and his friends,
eleven in number. who started for Cali
fornia last April, have been murdered
by the Camanches. A party Of those
savages were seen in possession of their
guns and other arms, and the traders
OF Little River, in the Seminole coun-
try, believe them TO be murdered
Some OF Mr.. Leavitt's friends tried TO
persuade him to return, as his party
was too weak for so hazardous trip,
but he refused, and determined TO pro-
coed at all hazards.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
A Tale of Horror.

We meet daily, says the New York
Mirror. with accounts of crime, the
result Of cupidity, in our own country,
but we have yet some steps to advance
before hopeless poverty will lead to
such horrors as are enacted in Europe.
At Kleinzell, in Hungary, a widow
lady who was in the habit of coming
annually from Pesth, to attend the
Fete-Dieu, bringing with her her little
dat glitter, an only child, missed the
little Girl in the crowd. and after all
possible effort, was obliged to return
home without her, giving her up for
lost. This year she went again to
this religious ceremony, and as she
passed through the street recognized
the poor little thing, all in rags, holding
out her hand to receive charity. and
deprived Of both eyes!' Behind the
child sat an old woman, who, upon
the mothers reclaiming her daughter,
pushed her away, and resisted violently
her attempt to communicate with the
child. The police interfering, all were
carried before magistrate, where the
old woman confessed that she had
stolen the child during the procession,
and torn out its eyes with knife, in
order to attract compassion and gain
the more money by her begging
This woman is a Moravian, aged sixty
eight years, and was formerly a do
nestle. The punishment for her crime
is being broken alive upon the wheel.
The unfortunate mother is said to be
in dying state, broken-hearted under
this dreadful misfortune.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
DisgraCefuI Affray--AbOut q
Catfish.
CAMP BELKNAp, Aug. 8, lS46.

AAMP DELhNAfs ttu-' - ~
Our Battalion is joined to one from
Ohio, which forms regiment, and this
in connection with two regiments from
Ohio. comprise brigade. There are
also regiments from Alabama, Georgia
and Tennessee, quartered at this same
camp, which is situated on a high bluff
ofland, from which we can see thons-
ands of tents, and hear the drums beat
ing the reveillee.
Yesterday, Lafayette Hands, An
drew Metteer, and some Of our boys
went over to Burita, and returned in
rather high spirits, as they were re-
turning home some one gave Andrew
Metteer catfish, which Col. Mitchell,
of Ohio, who is Colonel of the whole
brigade, claimed as his own, and order
ed three Of his men to take it from
him. On the men Selling him, in COM
pliance with the orders Of their COM
mander, Metteer drew dagger and
stabbed two of them. Col. Mitchell
then rushed on Metteer with drawn
sword and inflicted several severe CASH
es on his head, from the effects OF
which he fell as if dead. Lafayette
Hands then seized the Colonel, wrested
his sword from him, and chased him
with it for some distance around
the camp, until another sword was
handed him, when they had regular
sword fight, lasting some minutes, until
the Colonel's sword broke, and he a.
gain ran, finally escaping to his own
quarters. He then gave immediate
orders for his men to turn out, armed
with ball cartridge, when our Captain
gave similar orders, and marched the
Chesapeake down to meet them
When we arrived. Capt. Stuart as
commanding officer, ordered out the
battalion: we were all full of fight, and
l verify believe that our 600 Balti-
moreans could have whipped the whole
$500 Ohioans. Dan Wells had taken
dead aim at the Colonel, & would have
blown him sky high, had it not been
for Charles Ehrman, who struck his
musket. The Colonel then claimed
command of the whole brigade, and
ordered US to our camp, which order
we were compelled to obey.
Col. Watson was at Burita, where
we Immediately sent after him, and on
his arrival he started for the camp oil
Col. Mitchell, to demand an explana-
ton, of his conduct. On his arrival
there, however he was told that the
Colonel had started for Matamoras to
report to Gen. Taylor. but Col. Watson
is now after him, and | do not know
how the spree will end.
This account differs from the facts
as given by an eye witness, not con-
nected with either side. Our inform
ant, who was present, gives the fol-
lowing statement.
A negro servant Of Col. Mitchells,
had caught a catfish in the Rio Granee,
which was picked up by the Balti-
imoreans when returning from Burita,
and claimed as their own. The Colo
mel directed them to give it up to the
negro. Upon their refusal, be order
ed them under arrest, and the fracas
above described commenced and was
conducted, although somewhat differ
emily from that statement. About
goo Ohioans and GOO Bsltimorians
were drawn up in line of battle, with
loaded guns, about thirty PAGES apart,
an. remained so fifteen or twenty
minutes, when the Baltimoreans tho't
n-aner 10 retire and thus the matter
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
Another Regiment His Excel

Another Regiment His Excel
lency, Governor Edwards, has written
to Captain Holt, Of this city, apprizing
him OF the fact, that requisition has
been received from the war department
calling on Missouri for a regiment of
infantry. Captain H. is informed by
the same letter that the company ten
dcred by him a short time since will
now be received. The regiment will
rendezvous at Fort Leavenworth, on or
about the third Monday in August, and
proceed at once to Santa Fe. Capt.
H.'s company assemble this morning.
at 10 O'Clock, at No. 10 Chestnut
street.
BY late law, each volunteer draws
Si2 10 advance, MS an equivalent to
pay for twelve months clothing. Each
company forming the proposed regi-
ment will consist of ll3 men, includ-
ing officers.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

II Fyacas at Callao "A cores
pondent of the Journal of Commerce.
who dates on board the u. s. frigste
Congress. at Gallon, May sth, gives
the following account Of fracas which
recently occurred between the crew OF
an American merchantmen and the Pc
ruvians -
One of the boats crew, it appears,
had been struck by midshipman OF
the Peruvian navy. This was resent
ed on the spot by the American sail
ors. The American Captain getting
wind of the fracas, FASTENED to the
spot, and rushing between the belllger-
ents, ordered his crew into their boat
But at this moment an armed force
captured the Americans, with the cap
tain at their head, and lodged them in
prison. These being the facts in the
casa, Commodore Stockton went i'm
meeiately to the Governor of the port
of Callao, and demanded the release
of The American captain from prison,
stating at the same time that he should
be held amenable to the laws Of Peru
forlany offence he may have commit
ted The prompiitude and frmness
with which this demand made, and the
ability to enforce it through the pres
ence Of our frigate. had the effect
The American captain was released,
and when the case was examined by
the proper authorities, he was acquitted
of all blame"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

From, Montevideo.-By the arrival
of the bark Mason Barney. Capt. Scott,
which left Montevideo July Sd, we
learn that the u S. ship Ply mouth, and
II. S. brig cambridge, sailed on June
Esd Cor Buenos Ayres. The Balm
bridge bad on board Mr.. Harris, U. s.
charge d'Afairs. About week pre-,
vious TO sailing. the British embarked
a part of the 45th regiment that was
at Observation-Disclosures reported
to be Cape Of Good Hope. The I'D
regiment remained.
Capt. Scott returns his thanks to the
commander and officers Of u. S. ship
Plymouth, for sending their boats and
assisting him in getting his vessel out
of the barbor of Montevideo.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
Power of Gold.

The following passage occurs ia Jer-
rold's story of St. James and st. Giles:
"Gold," says Shelby,is the old mans
sword" And most wickedly at times
will hoary-headed men. with blood as
cold and thin as water in their veins,
hack and slash with it They know,
the grim palsied warriors, how the wea.
pom will cut heart strings; they all
know what wounds it will inflict; but
then the wounds bleed inwardly; there
is no outward and visible hurt to call
ON the coroner, and so the victim may
die, and show. as gossips have il, a very
handsome corpse, whilst homicidal
avarice, with no drop Of outward gore
upon his hands-no dancing spot seen
by the worlds naked eye-mixes in
the world, very respectable old gen
tleman: man who has a file of receipts
for every thing; man who never did
owe shilling; aud, above all, man
who takes all the good he gets as moth
ing but proper payment for his ex-
ceeding responsibility. He is pattern
man; and for such men Heaven rains
mama; only in these days the shower
comes down gold"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

MOI Bad. A prisoner in the Jail at
New Haven escaped few days since
by feigning sickness. A day before
his departure, a council Of physicians
called 10 his case, pronouncing him
+" nearly gone" which proved more
literally correct than the profession
usually attain FOR the next morning,
having induced young man in charge
20 leave his cell door unlocked few
moments he walked off, and has not
been seen since.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
POETRY.
w o MAN.


There shines an all-pervading grace,
A charm diffused through every part
OF perfect wonan's form and face.
Tha. steals, like light, into mans heart.
Her look is to his eyes beam
Ofloveliness that never sets;
Her voice is TO his ear dream
Ofmeiody it ne'er foTgets:
Alike in motion or repose,
Awake or slumbering, sure to WIN;
Her form, vase transparent, shows
The spirits light enshrined within.
No charming only when she talks,
Her very silence speaks and shines;
Love gilds her pathway when she walks,
And lights her couch when she reclnes.
Let her. in short, do what she will
IT'S something for which man must WOO her;
So powerful is that msgne. still
Which draws all souls and senses 70 her.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

Science. A frog" says Professor
Pump. ais an amphibious animal, as
what lickers on cold water, and con-
sekwenly Invented the tee-total socie-
ty. lie always walks with jump he
does; and when he sits down, has to
stand up. Being lover OF native
melodies, he gives free concerts every
night, he does, himself He perwides
music for the million, which has been
so called, because it usually is heard in
a miIl-pond. He is warment what
amt so bad when broiled on grlddle.
No, sir.r-reep
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19


From the Pacific. The following
important news from the Pacific has
been received by special dispatches at
Washington.
II appears that Commodore Sloat
entered the harbor Of Monterey early
in July. and on the 9th, issued his
proclamation to the inhabitants Of CAL
ifornia. calling upon them to remain
peaceful. assuring them that he did not
come as the enemy Of California, but
as their friend that they are destined
to form part and parcel of the great
Federal Union of the United States ;
to enjoy the same rights and privileges
as the citizens those States.
The proclamation is dated on board
the United States frigate Savannah, in
the harbor Of Monterey. and signed
!" John r. Sloat, Commander-in-C Chief
of the u. S. forces in the Pacific"
In addition to this, Captain Mont
gomery entered the harbor of Yerba
Buena. and issued his summons to sur
render to the inhabitants Of the coun-
try, in virtue Of instructions from the
Commodore.
These summonses bear dale July, o,
1916.
We have also news that Colonel
Fremont's advanced posts had reached
Sonora, to the north Of San Francis
co.
Gen. Castro, the Governor of the
Province. advanced at the head Of his
troops to repulse them, but the gallant
Colonel meeting him In person, the
Mexican forces retreated.
The Californians are greatly divided
among themselves A iunta met at
Santa Barbara, headed by Governor
Pico. proclaiming California an indie.
pendent republic; hercupon the Mexi.
can Governor (Castro) declared the
province under martial law.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
EDICAL n o TICE.
DIR. CREIGHTON,

BOTANIC 2lzIGlS1D{lAlEY2
Most respectfully informs the citizens Of Potos and
the public in general, that he has located himself
in Potosi, w. L. and offers his professional SER
vices to those who may favor him with their pat
ronage, and fatters himself that he is competent
10 cure any disease that is within the reach OF
Medicine. His Medicines peculiarly cal
culated for the cure oliver Complaints, Dispep-
STA, Fever and Ague, affections ofihe Lungs and
Kidneys, Weakness ofthe Stomach. General de-
biliiy of Females, &c. Office opposite Messrs.
Lansworthy's store.
Potosi, w. T., Aug. 20, 1874.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
n Nm nj Rnsiness.-Tl

n Man Of Business.-The new
editor Of the Oregon Spectator holds
at once the following Offices: Secreta-
nv Of the Territory, Recorder Of Land
Claims, Recorder Of Marriages, Clerk
Of the Supreme Court, Reyiser Of the
Laws; in addition to all which legal
trusts. be seems to be Doctor Of
Physic. A universal man like this Is
just the thing, Of course, for an editor
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
The Mghtmare ON a Steamboat


A terrible CONSERVATION was created on
board the Hepdric Hudson, on Friday
night, as she was ploughing her way
from Albany to New York. All the
passengers were soundly asleep, and
nothing could be heard but the move
ments Of the engine, when fellow
Jumped from his berth, and at the top
OF his voice cried fire, FIRE, fre--we
are all gone--sll lost" Instantly every
soul was aroused and on deck-terror
and confusion ensued, and scene fol-
lowed which appalled, the stoutess
heart-when fortunately II was dis
covered that the alarm proceeded from
a passenger who was troubled with The
nightmare.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

T A verdict OF FIVE hundred dol
lars damages was recorded in the Berks
County PA Common Pleas last week,
against a physician residing in Kutz-
town, for unskilful and negligent treat
ment Of fractured arm.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19
RP Mr.. Kendall, of the N. o. Plea

nc y MT. hcHuaiI, VI TIC W. W. 4 ith-
yane, writes home -
accompanying McCulloch on his
different scouts, have had good OPP
portunity Of judging, and the general
bearing and tone Of the principal men
has been as much as to say, " You are
having your way now. and we must
grin and bear it in short time you
will be hurrying out Of the country at
double quick time, with the Mexican
Soldiers in the standardization we
shall have our day" do not believe,
for ono moment. that the conciliatory
system can make friends of these pco-
pie. They despise and hate US, and
nothing but their fear induces them to
conceal their real feelings.
McCulloch's Rangers are to be dis
banded, their term Of service being
out. He will have another company
of mounted men Immediately in SER
vice, Gen. Taylor having given him
permission to enlist for three months
only. None but those having crack
horses will be allowed to join, as the
company is to scour the country to-
wards Monterey. long distance in
advance Of the Army, and may be
Obliged TO retreat whenever it comes
across a superior force"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-19

ended. 1t was disgraceful affair, and
the less said about it the better.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESlDET.
BY and rith the aduiee and consent of The Senate.
James l.. Edwards, commissioner of pen.
sions, TO take effect from and after the Sd OF
March next, when his present commission
will expire.
Cornelius w. Lawrence, collector OF the
customs for the district OF New York, vice
Cornelius P. Van Ness, resigned.
Denis Prieur, collector Of New Orleans,
Louisiana, vice Thomas Barrett, removed.
James E. Saunders, collector and inspec.
tor for Mobile, Ala, vice Collier H. Minge.
removed.
Gideon S. Bailey, marshal for the district
of Iowa, vice Isaac LETTER, removed.
Edward Johnston, attorney of the Z. S.
for the district Of Iowa, vice John G. Desh
Ter. removed.
John NorveIl, attorney OF the U. S. for
the district Of Michigan, vice Geo. C. Bates.
resigned.
Eli More, marshal for the southern dis
trict of Michigan, vice Sas M. Stilwel.
removed.
John Catlin, secretary OF the Territory of
Wisconsin, vice George R. C. Floyd, re.
moved.
RoMULUs NJ. SAUNDERS, Of North Carroll.
ma, to be envoy extraordinary and minister
pleni potentiary of the United States at the
court Of her Catholic majesty, in the place
Of Washington Irving, at his own request.
recalled.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
SICK OF TENAS


Il. M. OWEN writes a most doeful letter
to w. E. WOODRUFF, P. NJ. at little Rock,
Arkansas, which is published in the Arkan.
sas Gazette, 1t is dated at New Orleans.
where he had arrived on his return back
again
Thank God, says Mr.. Owen, am here.
shall be in Union county, Arkansas. in a
few days-bag and baggage-having alrea.
dy enjoyed enough OF the blessings Of Tex.
as! | am satisfied, and shall permanently
settle myself in Union county, totally used
up!
Please say to all our friends, tina, if they
wish to go to Texas, just see it in the win.
ter, and not move until they have seen it,.
| will write you again when | settle.
know this will surprise you; but | have
never seen country so much overrated as
Texas. Hundreds Of persons would return
ii they could, but they cannot. A poor
man has no business here il he knew il.
Timber is bad and water also, and the
country is all loca,ed--can be purchased
for from 81 to $40 per acre but if man
cannot purchase four or five hundred acres.
he cannot get enough timber-then he
must rent al high rates, which will keep
him always renter, when he can settle on
land IN Arkansas, if he has not dollar, and
make living by work. | have not time
to give you general description of the
face OF the country, but will only say this
here: that from the Sabine 10 the Rio
Grande, there is no stream that will do for
navigation and Arkansas, is decidedly n
better cotton country than any part of Tex
as west of the Brazos, and the facilities of
commerce lar superior to any portion Of
Texas. stopped few days at Houston
and Galveston, the only Two commercial
points. the former contains about 1000
inhabitants, the latter about the size of Lit.
tie Rock. The country, as far as San An
ton!a west, and Trinity east, trade to Hous,
ton, and haul over the most miserable rcad
ever travelled.
am aware that all have sail will be
denied, even by persons who have no, seen
the country. To all such | would say
don't take your families Until YOU 90 and
try II yourselves. | wish | could write to
all my friends, but il you will tell Rulher.
lord to say, in the Banner, that have re.
turned. and request all those OF my friends
who feel inclined 10 emigra,e, not to move
without seeing the country in the winter,
It will probably save some of my poor Sa
line friends from long move that they will
regret all their lives, for know that some
OF them would not be able to return.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
SHERMAN J. BACON. SAMUEL I. HYDE.
BACON & HYDE,
No. 1856 Main Street, ST. Louis, n

NO. J. 6 Nam Street, ~. LOUIS, NO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DRUGS and Medicines, Surgeons Instruments,
Paints Oils, Karnishes, Brushes, Dye Stufs,
Apothecaries Glassware, Windo0 Glass, DC, re-
spectfully invite the attention Of Druggists, Ply
sicians, Merchants and others purchasing in this
market, to an examination of their stock, which
will always be large aud fresh-prices and quality
guaranteed TO be satisfactory. From the facilities
we now have in the importstions of all descrip-
tons of Drugs suitable to the trade, feel assured
that we can offer as favorable rates as any Drug
Establishment in the United States.
Quin,ne having become one of the leading arti-
cles in the trsde we take this opportunity Of say
ing, that we will be prepared to contract to deliver
at once. or at specified times during the summer
months all that may be wanted and as this article
usually advances very considerably in the latter
part Of the season, we recommend early supplies.
Dye Stufs-This branch Of our trade is now
large, and 10 which we pay particular attention.
Our stock of Indigo and Nader being received
by direct importations. enables US to offer great
inducements 10 the trade.
White Lead-Dry and in Oil of superior quail
ties, at manufacturers prices.
st. Louis, February 7th, 1916.