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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-04-11
NEW ORLEANS AND BAYOU SARA
PACKET.

PAbhHE.
A5asa. h. The steam packet CbtNr6T, Capt
s Baird. In conformity with The
zeoutraC oil this r6dts, from he
lei Of Match, The steamboat Clinton will leavs
New Orleans every Sunday and Wednesday,
nj / 0o'fI6sk, in piae6 Of The Brilliant, Re
turniy. will leave Bayou 5afa evsfy Monday
and Friday at 10 A, M, carrying the mail on
those days to and from Now Orleans.
For fraight Of passage. apply on b0atd.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-04-11

Parasots and Fans, A superior assert.
ment ri pafa=oIs and sun shades, also fans
Of al kinds, Mt SANGER HISS "a CO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-04-11

100 pieces Of musguto bars, just fsrsiged
BY EANgEH ilRse T. 60.
100 dos. of Taiiots thread. just rereiysd
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sKETCiI oF HISTORY.


Born March IS, 1857, at Waxhaw, S. Carolina,
Fought in The Revolution, 1881.
Elected US. Senator, l797
Opposed to the lien and sediion- laws
Elected Major General nf Tennessee, 1897.
Volunteer ie one second war, 1912. ~
Passed thro' every hardship aud priyation
Appointed Major General IT, S Army, 1914.
Conquered the viciors of Europe 9th Jan. 1915
AID won the proud title of
HERO OF New ORLEANS.
Elected President Of the United States.
And inaugurated 9TH March, 1890.
Under The Standardization -
The West India Trade restored
decentralization for French aud Danish spolia
lions.
VETOED THE BANK BILL, s
second Declaration of Independence. ]
Revenue. $40 10000 IT,
Population. Is .000,00
National Debt extinguished.
Prosperous at home. ~
Respected Abroad.
Democracy triumphant.
The Republic safe.
The tree is known by lis fruit
Died June 8, 1916.
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TO THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS, IYNcHBuRG

Persons wishing to visit the Virginia Sprin gs,
Lynchburg &c, will find their most com ortable
and expeditions route 10 be by the Steamboat Au-
gusta, which leaves Wrights Wharf, for Richmond
ON every Monday, "Wednesday and Friday evening,
at b "'ciock, arriving in Richmond to breakfas /
next morning. from which place passengers pro.
coed at ., "a. NJ, by the Canal Packets To Lynch
burg, or daily at the same hour by the Richmond ,
fredericksburg and Potomac an. Louisa Rail
Road to Char loite.vilie, stanton and the Virginia
Springs, arriving at the Warm Springs to break
last, on the 81 morning after leaving Norfolk, and
the White Sulphur Springs i'm the course of the
same day. For further particulars enquire of
w. III. GARNETr & co, a gents
N. IL. The contiguity of the II ohmond and Pc.
tcrsturg Rail Road Depot the place of startiu y
of the Canal Packets for Lynchburg, and to the
Depot of the Rieh,nond and Fredericksburg and
Potomac Rail Road, adds To the economy as we'll
as to the convenience OF this route Tor travellers go
ing West. o
tsj- The Steamer Augusta will stop al Portsmouth,
oo'h gong ana returning. July
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CHOLERA, CHOLERA. &c.-This dcs-
~ tructive scotrge OF humanity seems once moro
on It's way to this country We should all reincm-
Der the visitation of this dreadful disease in 1882
when countless thousands numl cred among
the Dead then it was, that Medical Skill almost
ceased 20 war against its ravages.-and not until
Z" BERNARDS DIARRHGt MEDICINE,' was
discovered could the disease be successfully man
aged.
The Sickly Season is rapidly approaching. we
advise and recommend every family to purchase
and keep always at hand, bottle of " Bernard )
Celebrated Medicine" for the of Cholera Col
les, Clamps, DiarrhHa, Bowel and Summer Com
plants, and all other Complaints of the Stomach.
ne Genulno for sale at the Drug Store, Ugh ST.,
Sign of the Big Mortar.
July CHAS. II. HEINITSR. gent
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INDIA RUBBER BRIDGE

An order has been given for The construction {
an India Rubber Bridge for the use of the Army
IN Mexico. similar bridge was invented some
time ago, and used during the Creek war in Ala
hama some ten years ago. The following is
description Of il
- consisted of large bags, or pontons, some
thing like cotton bags in shape made of India
rubber cloth. " hch being filled with air and at
iached literally together. formed bridge of four
teen feet in width, aud of any length, according
TO the number of bags used upon these were laid
light timber to support boards placed laterally,
which forming smooth level surface, aamitted
the passage OF wagons, horses. SIC. A defach,
ment of SIX hundred men. with all their arms and
Announcements. including the field officers, noun.
led upon horses, marched ON it at once, and oftes'
remaining quarter an hour in going through the
evoIuiions 10 test its strength; they counter-
marched with as much facility as if on terra fir
ma. Field pieces with their complement Of mat
raises. and their caissons filled with ammuniticn,
and loaded wagons. We're also driven over it with
the same ease. II was said, that troop Of horse
arriving at night at small river where this
bridge was, and seeing it stretched across the
stream, crossed upon il under the impression that
IT was common bridge. The great advantage Of
this bridge ists poriableness all the pontons and
cordage fora bridge of three hundred and fltyfeet
being capable of transportation in single Wagon;
whereas, the former ponton equpages consisted
OF cnmbrObs and bulky pon.ons Of wood, sheet.
iron and copper"
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lE2U8OlPlGAN HOTTIE Il.
CITY OF WASHINGTON, NEAR THE TREASJ
RY BUILDING,

TNHE subscriber, having fully prepared and re-
a plenishcd his well known Hotel rencwedly so.
licitS the patronage of his friends and the public.
his tables will always he supplied with bc best the
season affords; and whilst no effort will be spared
To give entire satisfaction his terms will be found
SO moderate as to command attention from resi-
dents and strangers. There several elegantly
furnished suites of apartments and single rooms
ready for immediate occupation Those who wish
permanent board Will fiud it highly advauta~ cous
to call. For persons having business with the De-
partments the location of the Hotel is most copvc-
nicnt. Foreigners Will find their language spoken
at this house, and their comforts strictly consider
cd. Parties accommodated with refreshments OF
all kinds at the shortest notice. Dinners all
parts of the city usual. l.. GALABRUN
WAsHISGToN CITY, July 2--2w
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NOTICE.

From and after this date,
LaEsS-3 and until fun Their notice, the
Dr. IN Passage and Fare by the Bal
~ timore Steam Boats bctwccm
es-sts>x<z< sSSssss2sSs7S Norfolk and Baltimore,
WILL BE 81
Passengers for Washington by this route will
have tickets issued to them on board the boat l.
titiing them to passage through to Washington
for So 60NIeals OIL board the Boats included
Passengers taking this route to Washins tou Will
10 nd III Baltimore in time for the O'Clock morning
train to that city and arrive in time for breakfast
hours ahead of the New Rail Road and Steamboat
line JAS. Il HUNTER,
June lS Agent b. S. p. co.
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A FEW MORE LEFT have on hand a
n lot of TIN SAFES. nnfas the season is most
over | will sell them low. Also anything else in
nv line. Call aud Icok.
would inform al those who may want that
have got the contract 10 furnish the Cofus for the
Poor Housc. and as have splendid Heafsc, all
Orders for Funerals will be punctuay attended to-.
juno 90 y. u. Hay MES.
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DOMESTIC MEDICINE; o., treatise

NOM ESTIC MEDICINE; o.. a treatise on
~ the prevention and cure of diseases, by rcgi.
men and simple Medicines, with observations on
Sea Bathing, and the use of the Mineral Waters to
which is annexed, dispcnsiory for the of pri.
vate practitioners, by VIM. Bucban, NJ. ID.
Directions for the preservation and cure of Heal.
aches, Colds and Indigestion; with medical pre-.
scriptons and cascs--intcrspersed with the most
ul remarks on these subjects in the works OF
Alternately Sir Ashley Cooper, DR.. Hamilton
IL DR.. w Philip, by Il Medical Practitioner -
for sale by w. II. IL. HODGES s. co.
June 20
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NOTICE,

MEsSRS. GEORGE w. POWELL, and MA
w THANlEL T. WILLIAMS: GENTLEMEN,
of the Common wealth of Virginia, shall, on
TUESDAY. the 7th day of July, 1916. between the
hours OF sunrise and sunset, at the Office Of Richards
Barnett, or Samuel b. Harwood, in the CITY of
Vicksburg, i'll the State Of Mississippi, proceed to
take the Dispositions of Thomas Holiday, George
Is. bIrchett James g Newman James Wright.
James Brabsonc, and others, 10 be read ag eyi
dcnce at the trial of Il certain course now pcudino
and aforementioned in the Circuit Superior Court
ton in the State of Virginia. wherein /, and Others,
are plaintiffs, and you and Others arc defepdants
aud II the said dispositions shall not be completed
on SAID day, then the same will be continued from
day to day, bctwceE the same hours (Sunday's
exccpied) until completed, when and where you
will attend if you think proper.
May 4 JEPHTHAH Il. POWELL
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CANT Fields AGAIN Tho subscriber
- hegs leave to inform his friends and the public
generally, that lie has takeu that we'll known Stand
where he will be pleased to them. St Fields
Is only a pleasant evenings walk from Portsmouth,
where all the good things of the season ma be
mad. GIVE me a call NJ. BORN.
S1in. Fields, juno 27-3t*
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WHARF BUILDING, PILE DRIVING


bcgs leave most respectfully to inform the public
at large, that he has prepared himself to execute
referring to- the following gentlemen, will be a
sufficient guarantee OF his capabllity, and tina, on
the completion of tho work that may be entrusted
to him, may further recommend him TO the public
WIN. II. HOWE.
Refer to Ino. Cowpcr, Esq, DR.. N. c. White
head Thos. Newton, Esq, Gc,,. Mcintosh. Esq.
p. S. ANY orders left the Yard of ]. G. Col
ley, Esq vii be promptly attended to-
June 30--6t w H.
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STEAMBOAT ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR OLD POINT.
fI'tNn rI,DIDS, U,uI,nvr /,

u - 'HSFI =
GIN The steamer OSCEOLA
&A--IflN will leave Wrighps Wharf
As;i SS5s:J5..rS!Y Norfolk. touching at Ports
mouth. every SUNDAY
at hall past O'Clock. a. NJ, and at half past
O'Clock. p. NJ.
Returning. she will leave Old Point at 8 O'Clock
A. nj and at o'clock p. NJ
0C5- Passa &c, to 90 and return so cents Colorcd
persons viii be charged the same. Slaves not al.
lowed on board Without written per mission fl ON
their owners.
Passage will be- taken at the gaugway, and pas
sengcrs are particularly requested provide them
selves with change. J MITCHELL, Captain.
N b. Weather permitting, the Osceola will
in the evening, cxtcud he, trip towards the Capcs
June l3
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Il III E N e w e r. A ~.
A MODERN HEROINE.

Col. Nj. Lewis, ono Of the United States Con- :.
'olssioners who recently concluded treaty witt,
The Cnmanches and several other tribes ofTexian
Indians, was accompanied by his lady Of whom
the New Orleans Tropic gives ,he following ac-
count
MIS-. Lewis has accompanied the expedition
throughout. ohs started in feeble health, but re-
turned much improved But misled BY their
pilots, the expedition was lost al one time for the
space o! fifteen days. During this time. on tho
evening of the Beth January, several head Of the
hnes' stuck were stolen by the Wiichias and
others. Soon after, the saue night, the guide
reported that they were in the range Of lie
Cnmanches, and that they might expect an at
tack during the night. Mrs. Lewis, whose bear
ing IN The expedition has exalted her in the esti-
ination Of the chiefs, was perfectly calm in. the
midst OF the excitement, expressing her belief
that the party was fully competent 10 repel any
furce the wild tribes could muster. Fortunately.
nothing happened. On such occasions, and during
the most lnclemeni weather, she uniformly led
oil with great cheerfufness. AT the Council
Gronnd, her presence and conduct did much TO
bpget confidence on the part of the Indians To
the wives of the chief and captains she made pre
sens OF jewelry and clothing, which were receiv-
ed with expressions Of gratitude and wonder. We
have an illustration Of her character
In a aie war excursion, some Of the Cumau
ches had broken In upon the frontier of Texas
murdered family. and made prisoner of lad
four years old. The little fellow was brcaeht
INTO camp, apparently deranged, and very wild ),
being afraid of every one until Mrs. L. spoke to
him in her peculiarly mild tone. The happy
child rushed at once To her arms. as to those of
mother; and could not be induced 10 leave her,
When told that he must be taken To Austin, he
wept bitterly, cingng 10 his new mother, and re-
uslng 10 go. She was not alarmed al the threat
ened hns,iliies of the CumaDches she could
travel day after day in cold and rain; she could
be contenled and cheerful while living on the most
iorbidding camp fare; but lhe, sobs of thisapu6f'
child, and his appeals to her maternal impulses.
broke her iordtude. and she was completely over
come when " became necessary to force him from
her arms We love TO record such instances OF
'hat remarkable characteristic of the sex which
SO often nnLtes The stern. enbending attributes Of
man with The gentler ones of wonan
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TAILORING, SECURING AND Dy.

j. ING.-Thc subscribe announces 10 the citi
zens, and public generally, that he has commenced
the business of Garment Renountor, Dp.r 2, Scour-
ing and Tailoring, Middle street doors from
High 3 rect, nearly opposite the Drug Store of IL.
Buff.
The Securing he can with conf lcncc assert, will
not be surpassed if equalled by any individual in
the United States-thc Subscriber having had
the most perfect experience, and invariably given
the most ample satisfaction, to those having their
work done by him.
Gcntlcrnen's Garments Of every descriptions can
be cieansed so to make those that arc half worn
appear as it almost entirely Ne,o. The process
and prevents the moth from eating the Cloth
June % ANDREW GILER. e
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PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE

E1 The Subscriber grateful for the
Euj patronage heretofore so literally ex-
1911 r<Azs tended to him, would in this public
II manner return his thanks for the
6S same and inform them that he has
made some valuable Improvements in the manu-
ectnre OF ROOTS SHOES. His Stock of LEATH.
Elk Of all kinds, cannot be surpassed in this any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
while his Workmen arc equal TO, if not superior TO
the best He trusts that having onco tested his work
the public will CALL AGAIN.
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots Shoes
would find immediate and constant employment
by applying soon.
The most prompt atten ton given, usual to all
orders, end no disappointment. Rccolcct thai the
money Lett In his Establishment, is expended in the
Town, and goes to the support of our o@n me-
chnnics, and tradcsncn. f. HOFFMAN,
Buffers New building, Craw ford Street.
n B. few BOARDERS will be taken by the
Subscriber, by the year, month or week, on mode.
rate terms. Dec
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FOR wAsUTNGTON-

ATOTICE.-On and after the 18th instant, the
IN Steamer OSCEOLA will take Passen gers from
Norfolk 10 Washington for s. 90, Meals included.
And from Norfolk to Baltimore via Washington
or So so. JAMES MITCHELL,
June 20 Master,
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SCHOOL BOOKS.-You will always find a
~ general rtment of School Books at W. II
I'll. HODGES cos, Book and Variety Store
which they pledge themselves to sell as low if not
lower than any similar establishment in the town
!lst call if you want TO buy Books cheap.
June 81
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NEW AND yALuABLE BooKs, iu.

received at the New Book Store.
twenty four years in the Argentine Republic,
embracing its Military, History, &c, b. Col j.
Anthony King price & II
Rccocctions of Mexico, by Waddy Thomson
Esq 81 80
Animal Magnetism, or Psycodunamy, by Theo
dore Leger, s. 20
Animal Magnetism, by Deleuze, s 90
Life of Maj Gen. Winfield Scott, by r.. ID. Mans
field, Esq, s 81
Napoleon and his Marsbals, by J. r. Hcadly,
Esq 2 vols. 50 IS
Life in California, avery interesting book, 81 IS
NIahan's Field FortihCations, s 90
Stories Of the American Revolution, ~ cts
Also many valuable Scientific and Historical
Books, at Northern Prices.
Junc IS n. B.WEBS FER
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For RENT

m DWELLING, suitable for a large family,
7Isituatcd on the Fast side OF Craw ford STREET
between London aud Glasgow st,ccts. From lis
healthy and pleasant situation. it is rendered a
very desirable dwelling. Possession given imme.
atcly To- cool tenant the rent will be very
accommodating. For terms apply to
July 2 II. TATEM.
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MISCELLAN EOUS.
ERENCH AND GERMAN BOOKS
I Surenne's French Pronouncing Dictionary

price S so
learning to read, write and speak the French Ian
guage-price 81 so.
Ollendorff's New Method of learning to read
write and speak the German i-anguogc--pricc
81 so.
Key to the Exercises in OllendctoGs New Meth
cd oil learning to read, write and sp, ak the Ger
man Languagc-pric rs cents. For sale at New
York prices, by w ~. II. HODGES & CO.
Who sell Books cheap if not cheaper than any
Bookseller in the two towns. July .
MILITARY ART AND SCIENCES: or
1S8 Course of INSTRUCTION. in Strategy, Fortifca-
tons. Tactics of Battles, &c. embracing the duties
OF Staff Infantry, Cav Try, Arti cry, and Enqi-
ncers, adapted to the nae of Volunteers aud Mill
tia, by II. Wager Hailcck, NJ. Lieut.. of Engi.
necrs, U. 5. Army-pricc s. so. For sale by
July2 w. III. II. HODGES & co.
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books WORTH HAyING.--T The Deacon.
- ship, by Robert Boytc C.. Howell, D. ID. author
of =" Sacramertal Commuuion,' Pastor OF the LIST
Baptist Church, Nashville Tenu.-pricc 81 cents
Pure Christianity the WORLDS Only Hope by
Rev'd. II. W eastman. For sale al the Book and
Variety Store of w. III. III. HODGES s. co.
June 81
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nor OLD POINT.-The Steamer AUG US.
Il IA, will, leave Wrights Whaif at G o'clock
p. nj stopping at Old Point until O'clock giving
Passengers AN opportunity of going ashore.
Passage and Fare to Richmond and Petersburg
rs cents.
And Passengers only going to Old Point 25 Is.
June 81 WSI. II. GARNETT & CO. Ag'ts
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IDEALLY BEAUTIFUL.-Justr received pei
~ schr Belle from New York a lot of Gilt and
JaPpancd Spittons, Light House Lanterns, Tin
Plates and Candlcsticks, as low as l2 cents apccc
lower than ever sold in this place before
DANIEL S. CHERRY,
June 81 Under the Old Dominion Office.
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SEALED PROPOSALS. will be received az
- the Store Of John Nash, Esq, Portsmouth,, un
til tho Goth of July next, at 10 O'clock NJ. for the
rebuilding of the NORFOLK COUNTY FERRY
BRIDGE at Washington Point
Persons DESTROYS of offering rebuild said Bridge
requested to examine the location and all in
formation relative to the quality of the materials
plan of construction, and the payments for said
Bridge can be had on application 10 the Committee
appointed by the Court of Norfolk County for that
purpose.
Aud said Committee hereby reserves the right TO
reject any, or all of said offers.
The Bridge to be built in Workmanship like
manner, and 80 be subject 10 the inspection of said
Committee.
Bond with app owed security, will be required Of
the undertaken lor the puuctual and faithful per-
formance of this contract.
RICHARD BAUGH,
VIM. ETIIEREDGE, Committee.
GEO. CHAMBERS.
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HOYLE'S GAM Els; containing the csteb.
~ ishcd Rules and practice of Whist, Bcac, Loo
Cbess, Back CANNON, DIaughts, Hazard, Domino,
&c, &C. For sale by
Jrrc 81 w. I'll. H. HODGES & Co
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MISCELLANEOUS 8,
THE STEAMBOAT AND Raj poAD
LINE TO OLD POINT, RICHMOND. pE'fEpS
BURG. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ALEXANe~

THE STEAMBOAT AND Rail, roar
LINE TO OLD POINT, RICHMOND. pEfERS
BURG, FREDERICKSBURG, ALEXAN
DRIA AND WASHINGTON CITY
FARE REDUCED TO 10 CENTS ONLY.
Aex1 The public are hereby
o. III notified that the Steamer
H3,.s:::::aaG- .2sssT AUG USTA. Captaiu H.
zS-sSssTssssS MITCHELL, which is in the
most complete order for both IA day and night line
and unsurpassed in her Recommendations is now
running on Mondays, Wednesdays and FYidaus be-
tween Norfolk and Port Walthall in connection
with tie Cars for Richmond aud Petersburg AT the
low rates of Seventy. five cents only, Including
meals Passcng gers leaving Wricht's Wharf Nor
folk, on those day at o'clock p. NJ, sup on loar
the Augusta; touch at Old Point, where they will
remain until s p. NJ. lodge on board in fine bcrths
and spacious cabin, arrive Port Walthall lit.
tie after daylight, and at Richmond or Petersburg,
to breakfast and in time to take the Cars North or
South ana the Canal Boats to Lynchburg.
Fare to Old Point o. ccr.s
10 Nlchmond or petersburg 10 do
Do Fredericksburg 81 % do
Do Alexandria, Washingto so do
The Augusta will stop in all cases TO nut out Way
Travel, and will stop for IL whcneier 81 gnal is made
The public may rest assured that it is the deter.
mihation of the proprctors to keep up this line
permanently and to accommodate travellers be-
tween Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner
aud al the lowest rates.
For further information, tickets OF freight. apply
to the captain on board, to
w. H. GARNETT & CO., Agents
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A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE. ncr

a DMI 10 Tx n IOft7o NOTIJE.--AH per
"A cons indebted to the late Dr.. Robert u. Butt
deceased, are hereby earnestly requested to make
immediate payment 10 the Undersigned.
AS 1T is peculiarly desirable that the estate be
closed at carly period, il is hoped that this no
tico may be sufficient to induce all who arc in
debtcd, TO take prompt action in order TO imme.
date settlement. HOLT WILSON,
Administrator, with the VIII annexed,
June 20 ~ OF Robert p. Butt, dec cagcd.
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"SHE WOULD BE A SOLDIER,


Various inducements, in different periods of our
history, have led women To jpn the army in dis
guise. The last that has come under our
notice we extract from the Louisville journal -
" After the Indiana volunteers were mustered
into The service Of the United Slafrs oneo Can't
Walkers company from Evansville lostaShand.
kerchlef. On sitting down mess, bespbseryed
1T sticking out Of the busom Of his comrades
lie Immediately took hold of II, when TO bis surs
prise, he discovered that his messniae was
female. On inquring into this strange pY6csed
ing, she stated that being very ppur, and wishing
to go TO her father, who resided ia rexassresdgsi
ed to join one of the voIuuIeer companjes.f She
aIterward went TO Louisville, aud het follow
soldiers raised'a subscription 10 cHty5hef to Ter
father"
Complaisance please all, ptej0dj0es none adoYns
wit, renders humor agreeable (ugmeais friend
ship, redoubles love, and, complying wIlh Justice
and generosity, becomes the>sacfed charm of,tte
society Of mankind.
William Lloya .lssfrison, Editor Of ~ 3
orator and P5esidept Of the Ameficss AhH a.
very SOciely5eages for Ene's On an Anu pa
very mission in the stsssdsr Of the 10th july
Tribune.
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TERMS OF the OLD DoNISIos, (wEEKLY.)
One copy So per yearly Mail.
By the Carrier, S 2 SO.
1910 be paid in advance.