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DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.

Last evenings mail brought accounts OF sew
eral fires which destroyed considerable
amount Of property. We present accounts
from Northern papers:
Correspondence Of The Troy Budget a
GREAT FIRE AT SARATOGA SPRlNGS
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Monday June o.
A fire broke out in the office OF the Sarato.
90 Sentinel at day break this morning, burning
six buildings on Broadway, opposite the Y. s.
Hotel, in one OF the most business parts Of the
town.
The fire was doubtless. the work Of an incendi-
ary. An attempt was made 10 set fire TO the
Sentinel office on Saturday evening, in conse-
quence Of which watch was kept until 2
O'Clock this morning.
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HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

MIR. BrinkerhofT made an Intellectual effort 10
call up his resolution, to print the testimony
and exhibit OF the committee appointed TO in.
yestigate the charges against Mr.. Webster.
Mr.. Jones Of Georgia, previously submitted a
resolution, which was not acted on, there be
ing objections, proposing similar desire
The greater part Of the day was occlipied
IN discussing a bill 10 con6ne the term Of clerks
y. IN the: Departments 70 four years. but ,rhe
Committee rose without disposlng OF il.
MIR. Sims. ..of S. c., rMleavorm to get 10 the
bill TO incorporate gas light company in, this
city; but was notsuccesstul. s
Mr., Houston, Of Alabama. introduced ares.
olution, whichwas referred to The Committee
on Foreign Affairs. for the creationofa a Board
70 ascertain The amount OF each claim Of our
citizens against Mexico. Other business was
transacted during The day. n
The House at half past 3, adjourned.
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Reported for the Columbian Fountain
Tw enty-ninth Congress.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, June 10, 1916.

WEDNESDAY, June TO, 1916.
The resolution offered yesterday by MIR
Turney, that the property of volunteers shall
not be attached in civil suits, during their ser
vice, was rejected.
a committee of conference was appointed
on the disagreeing votes OF the two Houses on
the bill providing for additional Paymastcrs in
the army.
The bill as it came from the House, (amend-
ed, authorizing the President 10 appoint one ad-
dltional Major General and two Brgadier
Generals,) was taken up and discussed,
And the Senate proceeded TO the consdcra
ton OF Executive business.
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BY b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.

d p. IIOuANC, huCsAOhCOIs
CLOSING SALE AT THE NATIONAL FAIR.
NHIS MORNING, (Thursday,) commencing
IL at 10 o'clock, will be offered for sale all tho
articles remaining undisposed Of Among them
are
A superior Carriage, with the Harness, made by
lyle and Watson one other Family Carriage, and
SuIkey, made in the best manner; several hand
some Oil Paintings and Lithographs; beautiful
Miniature Model Of sloop Of war; Agricultural
implements Of all kinds; Tools in great variety.
American Silks from several different Factories,
consisting Of Plain and Figured Satin and Silk
Velvet Vestings; great variety Of Pocket Hand
kerchiefs and Cravats; sewing silk, twists, dress
silks, &c. All new and of the best quality.
Window Glass, and Glassware, Stone and Earth
enware; Ink, Backing, Mustard, Cocoa, Travelling
Trunks yfflue, Meats Foot Oil, Tinware, Hollow
ware ,yodenware one set Of single Harness, sus-
pendeA pieces of Carpeting, with many other arti-
cles, to9 tedious to mention.
Terrs Cash. in bankable money.
june ii B. HOMANS.
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PORT or GEoRGETOwN.
CHESAPEAKE 4 OHIO CANAL TRADE

ARRIVED SINCE TUESDAY MORNING.
Boat William. ..Shepherdslown, 28.bbls. flour
2023 bus wheat.
Boston, l2o miles, 10000 feet lumber, 10
bbls -four.
Mermaid, Williamsport, 524 bbls. -four, &c.
Gen. Taylor, Williamsport, 20 bbls. flour,
2l 800 feet lumber, 2l4 lbs. butter.
Tip and Tyler, 80 miles, l6O bbls. -four, $50
bus. wheat.
Com. Warrington, Dam No. 3, limestone.
Jack Frost, N miles, 3l6 bbls. -four.
Andrew Jackson, Harper's ferry, 364 bbls.
-four. M
Mary Elizabeth, 81 miles, 240 bbls. flour,
400 bus. oats.
DEPARTED.
A number OF Boats going up with assorted
cargoes for different points.
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nay Ill

Mr.. Hunter, the chairman Of the District
Committee, has recently made several strenu-
Gus efforts to get up the District bills, but the
majority ofthe House are so intent upon poll
tlcal matters, that they seem to have forgotten
that there is such place as the District. There
is great danger that many Of the District bills
will be killed in the usual way.
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LIST OF ARRIVALS

LlSI OF ARMY Ais
At the Principal Hotels in this City, for
the day ending June 10, at IL nj.
BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL.
w Piclten and Lady, Phia. L Richardson
Mass. ii Newhall, do
UNITED STATES HoTEL
J G Froker, Del. DR.. 8 G Ward, NO. DIP Bra
den, Tenn. Stone, do. Stone, Mo. I II Rogers,
Ky. Green, Y.
CoLEMAN's HOTEL.
CHI Bliss, Mass L White, N Y. Pallman do.
Il Dilsburg, Texas. r w Brols and Daughter, N
Y. T Sutton and Lady, Pa. EN- Covell, do. N
White and Daughter, Mass. Mrs. French, do G
Malelster Pha. A Sillem, London. 6 G Ham
mond, Mich. J Watheys, Pa. 6 H Child, Me. ]
L Childs do. J faster, Bost. Mr. Ellison, N Y.
A Mebare, N G. Mrs. Mebare, N G. Miss Slade,
C Hughes, 2 Daughters and servants, do. ] Me-
Daniels and Lady, Yer. B Freshman, do Il B
Chiles, Va G B Wilson, Bait. G w Brunchall, N
Y.
BRowN's HoTEL.
d w Simpson, Mo- B Reynolds, Tenn. II
Swan, do. G Grimme, N e.. / Shackleford, Ala.
w II Payne, Va J Hough, jr., la. G Biczler, Tex
as. G Dyckman, N Y.
FULLERs HOTEL
q Eggcrs, Bremin. s Owens, Texas. L A
Sykes, N Y. MP Doority, Mass. Capt Fraser, U
5 A. j Drew and Lady, Cherokee Nation:
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Mr.. MANUEL CHAPMAN, one Of the ''Oregon
men," who left this city yesterday afternoon
for New York, and thence westward, request
ed us to state that, on account OF not having
as yet succeeded in his business with Con
gress, he will not be able to meet the company
at Independence, Mo-, as anticipated, on the
lst of July. Perhaps he will not be able to
cross The mountains this season.
NAV lit
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The Baltimore Patriot Of yesterday afternoon
states that fire occurred about two O'Clock in
the morning in the coach factory Of Mr.. Geo.
w. Pryor, whose loss is estimated at $4,000,
upon which there was an insurance for ST. 200.
The building was insured to an amount suffi-
cient to cover the loss; il was owned by the ia
ther of the occupant.
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IL United Brothers OF Temperance.
The members of the order respectfully invited
TO attend the funeral Of Mrs. TRAVIS EVANS, wife
Of brother T. Evans, who departed this life on the
evening of the 9th inst, at his residence on l.
street South, near the Navy Yard, at 3 o'clock
THIS CThursday) AFTERNOON. june IL
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We clip the following from the Philadel-
phia Times Of Tuesday. II is amusing truly,
but we think affords some evidence OF the fact
that we have men in our ranks who are will
ing to 90 through some difficulties to promote
the cause -
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EARTHENwARE, CHINA & GLAs,

EARTHEN WARE, CHINA & GLASS.
TNHO. PURSELL has just imported per ships
| Meteor and Georgia, from Liverpool direct,
sixty-four crates and hogsheads of Earthenware
and China and from our own manufactures fifty
packages of cut, pressed, and plain Glass, adj of tho
latest stylc which, with his former extensive stock,
embraces almost every article in his line of busi-
ness.
Corneliuss solar, lard, or oil Lamps, new pat
terms, and at reduced prices
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of all Sizes
Walters, Ivpry-handle and other Knives and
Forks, in sets Of 5 pieces or otherwise
Real, silver, and Albetta table, tea, and dessert
Spoons
Plated German Silver and Britannia Castors
Cut and plain Hall Lamps
Liverpool Stand and Side Lamps
Plated Cake Baskets, Looking Glasses
Shovel and Tongs, Spttoons
Rich cut and plain Decanters, Clarots, Finger
Bowls, Wine-coolers, Champagnes, Hooks.
These goods will be sold, wholesale or RETAIL at
the very lowest prices
good assortment Of common goods new pat
tern and excellent quality, suitable for retail
groceries
Pipes, III boxes
First quality Stoneware, al factory prices
Also, Britannia Ware, wholesale at factory
prices, from the best mandatory in this
country
English Britannia Coffee and Tea Sets Coffee
Bgglns, &c. &C.
call from his friends and the public generally
Is solicited, at his store, opposite Browns Hotel,
pennsylvania Avenue, Washington.
June l0-eolm 4 - THO. PURSEbL.
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TARIFF OR NO TARIFF
JTTAT,,S THE QUESTION.

7HdTsSt TIE QUESTION.
IN view Of the great number Of strangers expect
= ed 20 visit Washington during the continuance
Of tho National Fair, aud 10 attend the Grand Tom
perance Celebration 10 be held on tho 22d inst, az
well as that Of tho Odd-Fcows on the 25th' inst,
the subscsbers have supplied themselves With largo
stock 81 Hair and ShIck Ma,ltSsses, Beds and Bed
ing, with general assortment Of new and second-
hand House furnishing Goods, which we offer for
sale on tho most liberal terms. ..te
r.. 8, BECK &. SON,
HOUSE. Furnishing store, Pennsylvsnta avenue be-
I. tween 9th and 10Th streets, South side.
may lift
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates Of Charges bet,Ueen Ne,o York, Philadelphia
Wilmington, Baltimore q Washington.
IfOR every ten words, not exceeding one hun.
i dred, exclusive of the Address and Direction.
When communication exceeds that number tho
price on all words exceeding one hundred will be
reduced 10 one third the price -
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FIRE.-We learn from the Providence Jour
nal that the cotton factory Of Samuel Hopkins,
in Exeter, r. l., was struck by lightning Fri
day night, and destroyed with all its contents.
The loss is estimated at $1,000. 1t was in
sured at the Ktna Insurance Office for SO 800.
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&A FOR RENT.-A convenient two story
W.il Frame House, on the corner Of 9th and
streets, containing six beside the store, which
is fitted up for an Apothecary and Druggist, and
has been used in that capacity. Also, Carriage
House, stable and Wood House. It is in pleas
ant and healthy location and agreeable neghbor-
hood, and will be rented OH very reasonable terms
to a good tenant Apply to the subscriber, in the
adjoining house. SARAH HAMMOND.
,iunc ll-3ts
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A VOLUME OF LIFE's HIsToRY.--A wretch
ed girl, insane from disappointed or betrayed
love, attempted to drown herself on Friday
evening, at New York, but was rescued by the
policemen and taken to her home. She is said
to be very beautiful, and belongs 10 respecta-
BILE and fashionable family.
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNlNG.-In the storm of
Thursday last, the pilot boat Baltimore, now
cruising off Cape Henry, was struck by light
ming, splitting the mainmast through, and Sc
verely stunning several men on board, who
have, however, recovered from the effects.
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MARRIED.

On Wednesday, the Sd inst, by the Rev.
George Lennon, Mr.. HAMPDEN A. WHITE to
Miss CAROLINE b. consort of the late Horace
Withers-all of Warrenton, Va.
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THE F0UNT AIN
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE Ii, 1886
SPEAKING THE TRUTH in LOVE.
Bible.

8E- The Columbian Fountain has nearly, If not
quite, wide circulation in this city as any other
paper published here, we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves wider than any 9TH
er city paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind.
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Mr.. JOHN +. BARNARD, the agent for the District,
viii promptly attend 10 all business connected with
the paper Advertisements, Sc, will also reach us
safely If handed to the Carriers or placed in our box
at MIR. SToTT's Drug Store
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A FOR RENT.-Ihe dwelling over the
WiiI store of the subscriber, on Pennsylvania Av-
enue, between 9th and 7th streets, nearly opposite
Browns Hotel Possession given by LIST July.
june ll-2w b. WHEELER
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SAD.-A negro named George Nelson fell
from the malntop gallant yard Of vessel at
Philadelphia, on Monday, and was instantly
killed. He left Wife to mourn his departure.
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SALE AT THE FAIR.

We call the particular attention OF cur rea-
ders to Mr.. Homan's advertisement, in another
column
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The terrible fire which lately occurred at
Warren, Ohio. destroyed property to the
amount OF $4,000. being the greater part of
the business part of that hourishing village.
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A Toast" The american Taylor--He
has taught the Mexicans, who have punned
upon his name, that he knows that stitch in
time saves nnev
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Washington Irving says, somewhere, that
when we are willing to appear poor, we have
taken from poverty its sharpest sting.
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For the Columbian Fountain
TO FORTUNE.
Shine if thou wilt, but if thou refuse,
The want OF thy light shall not darken my
day,
There's spirit within which beam shall dif-
fuse,
More lasting and bright than thy ray.
'Tis; Tie soul in n'coniennnent embalni'd, '
II will live, when the heartthy smiles can
not cheer,
Tn il age, and disease, and pain, shall be caIm'd.
And death not cen waken a fear.
Go you TO the deep rolling brine,
And look .ontits bllows SO drcar,--
Even here when the storm shall combine.
With darkness The danger 10 rcar, -
Shall the soul'in thisiark full secure.
Career DER the tempest in night.
With pride.and glory as pure
As the stars, and glow slill as bright.
lTrRo,
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The Santa Claus, fine steamer, was run
into and badly damaged on Friday evening, by
the Propeller Ocean. Of Philadelphia. Henry
Johnson, bar keeper on the former, was killed.
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The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE in
Congress, July 4th, l776, has been most taste
fully and beautifully engraved, with the like
nesses Of the Presidents of the United States,
and the seals and coat Of arms Of the original
thirteen States, and the fac simile signatures OF
the signers of the immortal document. En-
graver, George G. Smith.
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The soldiers of the new regiment of mounted
rfiemen are going to be finely dressed. The
forage cap is 10 be ornamented with gold EN-
broidered spread eagle, with the letter r in
silver on the shield. II will be killing sight
for the girls
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DEATH or Jupcr RAspALL.-The Hon. Ar

DEATH OF JUDGE RANpALL.-The Hon. Ar
chibald Randall, Judge OF the United States
Court for the Eastern District OF Pennsylvania,
and Associate Judge Of that Court for this Cir.l
cult, died at his residence in this city yesterday
morning at 9 O'Clock, aged about flfty--an event
which we record with heartfelt regret Judge
Randall, who was the successor OF the late
Judge Hopkinson, was an upright, humane
Judge, and an amable man, OF retiring, do
mestic habits. He was ever great iavorte
with the Philadelphia Bar. A. second wife,
and eight children are leltto mourn his loss
His disease was gastic apopexy. lie had had
several sudden and serious attacks OF this dis
ease within the last two years, and on Thurs
day last was compelled to adjourn his Court
in consequence of its recurrence. The return
of the attack that proved fatal was doubtless
FASTENED by the effect OF two recent and trying
scenes through which the lamented Judge had
to pass in the performance OF the duties Of his
elevated position Phil Times.
The Sons OF TEMPERANCE IN New YoRK.
The Mirror of Tuesday afternoon says:
The cold water army has invaded our city
to-day, and the Croon is decidedly up--every
fountain and hydrant is playing joyously, and
sending forth copous streams to cool and glad
den its votaries. The procession is highly
mposing-the music, regalias banners and
emblems, and the host Of persons forming a
line Of almost intermlnable length, constitute
one of the grandest affairs we have witnessed
for some time.
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let US not be so absorbed in the dongs Of others, as
TO forget what is going on at home
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PANos.-Those who wish TO purchase the
splendid rose wood and Mahogony Piano
Fortes which were exhibited at the National
Fair, will find the owner at the building ready
TO dispose Of them.
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HoNoR-The Ellicott's Mills Free Press
states that the citizens of Howard District are
about TO forward TO Lieut.. Randolph Ridgely
an elegant sword, in commentator of the
bravery displayed by him in the battles on the
banks of the Rio Grande
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or Communications destined for any place be-
yond the termination of the TELEeRAPH, will be
faithfully written out at the last Station and putin
to the MAIL.
june loft AMOS KENDALL, President.
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The principal topic Of conversation in this
city relative to the war, is the preparations for
taking the castle of ST. Jean Ulloa 1t is sug-
gested that if some of our inveterate drunkards
could be persuaded there was any whiskey in
the castle, they would instantly storm the
works without any expense to the government.
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It's understood that the Senate was en-
gagged last evening, while in exscutiss session
in discussing another proposition from Mr
Pakenham for settlement Of the Oregon diff
Guilty.
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Fourth OF JULY.-We have heard of no
arrangements as yet for celebrating this mem
orable day in our city. Il is high time for ac-
ton, as there are but few weeks now to pre-
pare for the day.
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Great complaints are made of the practice Of
drawing hand-carts, ETC., along the pavements.
It is great annoyance 10 the ladies'. The idea
OF walking with wheel barrow at ones heels
is not very comfortable. 1t would be good
plan TO allow the officers one-half the fine col
lected for such offences.
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From an authorized statement just publish
ed, it appears that the ladies Of the Union Be
nevolent Society have balance on their hands
of $S50.23, after deducting all expenses, al
their recent laudable undertaking at the Fair.
The money is to be appropriated for the pur-
chase OF wood tor the poor during the ensuing
winter.
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The VoLUNTEERs.-The Battalion of vol
unteers OF this city are to leave for the seat Of
war this day. in the steamship Massachusetts
lying at Alexandria.
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There are still numerous complaints of the
conduct OF hackmen towards strangers and of
the impostions practised upon the unwary.
In case of any attempt at extortion, the best
plan is 10 walk into magistrates office
The very idea of such a thing will generally
bring the knights Of the whip TO terms.
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"A Friend to Truth /" will please take no,
tice that the statementin our paper wssniisun.
derstood BY him. We. said that !" letters ,oere
rscs;Ued . stating 50 and so We hope he does
not pretend 10 question the truth Of tha, asser-
ton. " <@ts te
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The closing sale at the National Fair build.
ing has been postponed ill to-day. The doors
will be open at nine O'Clock
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DfEAprUL AccIDErr.-T The steamboat Dh-
dem came into collision with the Pink. on The
ONO fiver, near Hawksville, ,iKys, aIfsw days
SINCE. Which caused the. sinking.of she latter,
oy wnieh allon. board the -.P were drowned,
excepting the captain, who succeeded in reach
ing the shore. The Diadem was on her way
to Cincinnati, the Pink to Wabash river.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-16
Abstract Of News.

The latest news from Texas, is the report
Of the blockade Of Ma,amoras Abraham Lin.
coin lie the wing candidate for Congress in the
Springfield Illinois disirict-Lead is declin-
ing 10 ST. Louis. II was selling on the 9th Of
May at $2.90-The eastern mail from ST.
Louis was robbed lately. as is supposed oy
Evans Lee, the driver. He made dry haul.
On the 25ih Of April, the Great Western ar
rived 10 N. Y. Nothing important from Eu
rope. The Oregon question was getting quiet
The steamboat Bofeas No. : was lately
burn, in the Mo- river, at Consaul's Landing.
Several Santa Fe traders were on board
having with them 100000 in specie. One
life lost--Col. Cross Of the Texian army, Is
taken prisoner by the Mexicans. More Amer
lean troops are marching to the Rio Grande.--
In Toronto harbor. on Lake Ontario, on the
l4th instant, tho steamboats, Sovereign and
Transit, came in collision. and were both disa
bled. Cause. rivalry.--Par Of tho dam and
bridge at Rockford Ill. were carried away BY
the late ffeshets.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-16
Trial tor Murder in Crawford a
County.

At the last October term Of the disiric, cour'
Of this county, two individuals, Emery and
Smith were indicted for the murder of one
John Archer. The homicide occurred neal
Mr.. Blacks mill in the pinery. Emery and
Smith kepta grocery. .-Archer had made threats
on the evening Of his death against the lives
of the accused -endeavored 10 get assistance
10 demolish the GROCERY. After Smith and
Emery had reiired-for the grocery was then
castle and entitled TO all the immuGi'ies OF
parsonape -Archer, who was the bully Of the
Ipinery, forced open the door, demanded liquor'
and when liquor was offered TO him by one oil
the dodgers in the grocery, he Kicked IL over
About this iime gun was fred from the ioil
where Emery and Smith slept; but which OF
them discharged the piece. none OF the persons
Iin the grocery--and there were five or SIX al
The ,ime-could state with any posliiveness.
Emery was tried on this evidence the present
term. and acquitted. A mol. pro. was entered
as TO Smiih--lhe charge Of the court and the
verdict Of The jury were doubtless 10 accord
ance with law and fact; still the matter OF
excuse would have been more satisfactory had
the avocadon Of the accused been such as does
not invite to infections Of public order. The
citizens Of the pipery gave them good advice
ass-r ,neir discharge eud ie, them clearly on
ders,and that their services 10 the upper coun.
try could be dispensed with hereafter.
J. r. M.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-16
war WITH MEXICO!

VIC learn, at the hour publication,
fromthe Missouri Republican of tha
9th instant, that war has commenced
with Mexicol That General Taylor's
army is surrounded by the enemy;
that a requisition has been made on the
Governor OF Texas Tor 245o men,
Two hundred Texan militia started
from Galveston for Matamoras on
hearing the news. Gen. Taylor's ar
my is in fact Jesieged; but is well for
tilted. Matamoros is deserted. A
company of American cavalry was
attacked on the 18th of April, and
Lieutenants Kahn and Mason and 90
men we're killed and the rest taken
prisoners. The Mexican force on the
east side of the Rio Grande numbers
$500 men well differed. They have
cut of communication between Gen.
Taylor and Point Isabel at which
place an attack was hourly expected.
II is defended by about 400 men under
Major Munroe. Lieet. Porter, son of
Commodore Porter, Commanding d
scouting party, was taken by band OF
Rancheros and has since been murder
ed by the Mexicans. 1t is time for
our government to arouse!