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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-16
EDICAL NOTICE TO LADIES.

IA E CAL NOTICE TO LADIES'
DoCT0R MCDOWELL, Author oftbs Ladies Manual
- OF Midwifery, and mt mber OF large Lyngn Hospt
tai in Europe, attends ladies during
p,rt thus city Brooklyn for from 81 to S. according 70
cIrcums Ances
note aaeressed to him at 80 John New York, will
mset with strict attention.
Lsdies rssidg distance. who suffering with die
eases long ssndIsg such obstrctons reent'ons,
regrs Ike hst haze faiedt he boosted Of ~
dy can apply with confidence to the Doctor BY letter.
describing the symptoms, treatment received dur.ou Of
the disease &C. for which chest lining the necessary
advice and medcne will be forwarded their direction "
any .art Of the Union. Terms, 81 Address
r. W. MCDONNELL, Md,
Jazz 1msr % John street New Hovk.
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RECEIPTS AT rHR GRIgN BAY LAND OFPIoB.-
sse Green bay Rspu1tesn gives the follow ing com
Paa'ive table Of reosps at tho land cce us that place
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Nkw ORLEANS, Feb. 7, lsa7.
The MoTkefs-7he Weather-TheafricaI

The Markets-7he Weather theatrical.
The week has ended-the busy, business week-and
with mot quite such favorable condition of things az
was expected Cotton dull; and although there
was but slight decline In rates. there unwilling.
10 operate For this state of things various
given the main being that the state eff the Eng
sh market did not bear out the advces brought by the
Themis, rather the hopes that had been excited bv
that news and that the amount Of orders received was
small The faies on Friday were but 1000 bsles and
7 900 bsles.
The sugar market closed heavily, the sales of the
week amounting to ] 900 hhds with downward ten
nanA all the week, $500 bbls having changed hands
during the week. at from 81 27Hc a gallon. In flour
the sales since last have been SMALL 900 barrels on
Friday and 900 yesterday, az prices from So SO TO rs
Per Dbl for the best brands The demand slacened in
tonequence OF the dic Guilty Of engaging freghts The
sales OF corn on Friday and Saturday IL 209 sacks
vt stiff prices.
Feigh's lower here than in your CITY, at last &C.
counts; but the market is unsettled. Heavy freight Of
iers In abundance
Yesterday the weather rainy and dIssgreeable all
day, but to-day 1t is warm and lalmy as summer.
Bangy took her fare we'll benefit last night at the Ame
rcsp tho eIs and spite Of the weather had full horse
success at the Orleans theatre. Norma is 10 be re-.
vlved on Tuesday night.
MIS- Mowau and Davenport appear on Monday night
at the st. Charles heat The Ravels close to- night
they have draw, splendidIy, and crowded the house
every night they have performed Placide performs Al
the American next weekon Tuesday, believe Theat.
rcas never were more Acurshpg than at the present
time Herr and Sivori are expected in the coursa nj
two weeks md Lover also we ar 10 have our aha re
Of fun. n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-16

AFFAIRS IN TExAs.--THE Evils OF ANNExA
1ioN.-ln the summer OF AS, we had occasion TO
traverte the greater portion Of Western Texys, six
years had elapsed since had last visited that section
OF country and we naturally expected. as exss was
new country Just unfolding her energies and developing
every step; but TO our asonshment any change was
perceptibe at ALL II was for the The towns Sin
consisted Of the some number OF buildings hut 80 a.
apdaed by time and want Of repairs. that one could
easily have imagined that tho engrans from the worn
ou counties OF the old States had brought their houses
along with the rest of their plumber and that they had
suffered considerably In ths transportation. The same
iarms and plantations were titled Out not added
to their exenD, and in sovenly and careless man
ner plainly showed the had bis doubts whether
he wouii even be permitted to enjoy the fruits of the
Little labor he had expended. Emigration had almost
entirely ceased and general ethsIgy and spstty per.
vsned tho whole country How does the stand
lowns are improving, plantations and farms opening
here, business is increasing daily an lands and
feai estate rising In value with rapdity beyond all
precedent and emigration, Ike steady stream is pour
ing 10 from The less favored states of tho Union ey.
tn (Tercs) Rew Era, Jan. To-
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PArER MAKiyo IN NEw ORLEANS --A new paper mill
has been started at New Orleaus and is In
iul operation, Wrapping pepper in considerable quaint
ties has already been received from by paper house
in this city.
Ngw TRApg.-Straw boards are sent from this to
Boston In considerable quantities. to be used at the East
in song boots.
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Court Of Gemesa nj sessions.

. JOIN McKEoS. Esq District Attorney.
FfB io-Tridl for Forgerv-At the opening of the
court this morning young man named Walter Chrys-
ier was called to trial on charge Of having the goth
OF September last forged the name of G. H. Moran, OF
Claverack Columbia county. a. acceptance TO
order drawn on the Bank Of Undertook for the Of
$4,000 From the opening OF jonas b. Phillips, Esq
the part OF the prosecution appeared tina, the accused
took the order In question to MIR. NJ Wsrdwsll, mer-
chant st. that the accepor OF the order
was an attorney and counsellor, in sfiuent circum-
Stances that upon the strength OF these rspresents-
tons, Mr. Wardweu advanced the accused Q Of
money on the order that about the time be.
came due, the accused wrote TO Mr. Wardwell
admitting his guilt in forging the name Of MIR Moran.
Also that he equently confessed that there
such person In Claversck as Moran
The trial will be resumed TO morrow morning. until
when the Court adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-16

CURE FOR COLDS.
MRS. CARKoLLs Medicatsd vsPor and Sulphur
Ava Baths. ia Fulton street, opposite Church street
certain cure for Colds, Coughs kheumst,s Sore Throat
and all afsmmaory diseases incident 10 Oh. cbansesbIs
ste Of the weather The eulphur Vapo Bath partieu.
lay recommended by hrit physicians a. cure for oil
eruptons and diseases OF the skin no danger OF taking cold
after the Of these baths. J29 imsTc
n. GUF.RklEk,
DLEACHtR aud Dresser OF Dry Goods, established Tor
- several years this ev. has the honor 10 inform the
importers aud Jobbe that by new process. W all
Inventions able all kinds Of Blk Goods,
spotted BY dampness otherwise damaged this process
applies equally 10 Velvsts, Ribbons, Crapes Silk Gloves,
siIk Stockings, Se.
Oh restored without leaving any odor. ch,ngnr
their shapes DOR All ainds Of Shawl frieqed
Lace Goods and Embroderes put perfect order Par.
ocular will be paid the refreshing and pressing
u Stock Goods Of all dsscnpuons Al cf which will
dono vs moderate prices.
iprir ~ N Dew Street New Work. tIs imst
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STILL eoa,aue % sell the best susIi, of Red A'h Goa
large nu s. 20; tcIsened and delivered good osde from
yard, cornei of KIng add Greenwich streets 30
VIII be allowed 10 oose who wish send
i2s imsrc FETER CLINTON.
SUSpENDEHS FOR EXPORT.
't'ENEE thousand Dozen rasnt cousgstod spspendef.
adapted 10 tc NeNcin sud South Aiaericau, well
- domestic uade, aud warranted faDd uniiocseu by az,
.im1te. For safe BY The nsnsiacSes sle Gamer OF tue
patents
dW I'm EOR 'Gh y DAY ~ Con,tisndi street
TiMOLAr'S SULPHUR balhs,
No 547 PEARL STREET, NEAR BROADWAY.
T1NHEsE BATHS have been established iof the lag, TWEEN
q ,ix and the only sughur Baths ~ NE cay
They highly recommended by the nsuat eDinent WY =
for the Of rneustisp, salt rheup ef's' cor
plants, eYuptons Of tho skin, &c. -.
3iyss daily from IA N.to sP.H w ls'"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

We dare the editor of the Journal TO put up
the name OF General Taylor as his candidate
for the Presidency in l84s. Or we dare him
now TO say that lie is or is not for him. Louis
riuc Democrat.
Well, sir. we are for him, FOR him, FOR
him! And now we dare you TO say that you
are, or are not, :" for him. Louisville Journal.
Don't be so fas, yet Do you mean 10 say
you are FoR HIM for President from the 9TH
March, lS49, TO the 4lh March, 1852 Louis.
uitlc Democrat.
Yes, SIR! We mean to say and we do say
exactly that thing. We are for him, FOR him,
FOR him, as president from the 9TH OF
March. lS49, 10 the 4lh Of March, lS53"-.for
him as President not Of the Louisville College
but Of the United States and we should be for
him as President Of the United States full
year and half sooner if there were any JUS
and constitutional mode Of getting rid just now
Of the present good for nothing Administration
Louisville Journal.
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TELEGR4PHIC.

RIcHmoSp, July s6, 8 a. m.
The New Orleans Times Of the 10Th inst, reas-
serts that Mexico has rejected our oyertures of
peace. No other news of moment.
RIcHMoSp, July "a, 8 a. m.
The papers from New Orleans to the morn
ing Of the 20th instant, are at hand. A rumor
was ahoat in the city that Urea was approach
ing in force the town Of Reyncsa. on the lower
Rio Grande, with view to its capture and
destruction. A letter is published in the Picay-
une, from Lieut.. Barber, one OF the Encarna-
cion prisoners. He says the whole party have
been wreichedly treated by the enemy. No
ldings from the main body al Huejulla, 10 the
rescue Of which Colonel De Russy had gone.
No News from Gen. SCOTS column.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Coz. BAKEa.-We learn that this gallant officer
yesterday declined accepting the Office Of Colonel Of
the new regiment Of Illinois volunteers, nearly
full. He has also d, clined the command offered to
him by the Secretary Of War, Of battalion Of vet
eran Illinois volunteers. With very proper dsrc.
gard Of all party considerations, the members Of the
Illinois Convention, and the State officers Spring
field, heve united in pressing upon the Pres dent the
appointment Of G, Baker 10 be Br gadier General.
The decensnn Of this office by Col. Jefferson Davis
oilers TO the President an opportunity Of making
very acceptable appointment and Illinois desrrv, $
this mark Of regard for her military spirit if any
Sta'e in the Union does.--St. Louis Rep goth inst
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

q DR.. Bushnell holds that children may be
made religious by education that if parents
were as they ought 10 be, religious and Of
blame!ess lives, their children generally would
grow up religious and pious, without giving
any perceplble indication Of the time when
transformation Of character commenced. He
holds also that the elements Of this character
may be impaired 10 the children Of pous pa
rents at as early period as their BIRTH"
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improvement Of the Shenandoah. This sub.
ject has fully awakened the zeal Of the people
ofihe River counties, and they seem deiermin-
cd TO persevere in efforts TO accomplish an oh.
ject deemed SO important to them. A conven
lion is TO be held a, Front Royal, on Monday,
the ID oil August, and delegates have already
been appointed from most Of the counties in
terested. Alexandra seems fully alive TO lis
importance, and the Common Council Of that
City have taken measures to promote the
scheme. Years ago, the Shenandoah might
have received aid from the State, if the dele
gates from that region had not been uniformly
found in opposition TO expenditures Tor internal
improvement.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Petersburg District.--The special elec-
ton for a successor TO the seat in the House OF
Representatives, vacated by the death Of Gen.
Dromgoole, will take place on the LIST Thursday
10 August next The result of this contest is
looked to with no little interest beyond the
limits of the District, as well on account OF
the very Insignificant majority by which Col
Boiling, the able Wing candidate, was defeated
in the spring. as because Of the recent antagonist
position of the gentleman, brought forward by
the Locofocos as the embodiment and cham
pion Of their principles, towards that party. lis
leading men aud some Of its favorite measures.
Mr.. Meade warmly and actively co-operaied
with the Wing party until after the election Of
Gen. Harrison in 1910, and did not abandon
il until the unexpected defeat Of Van Buren's
nomination by the Baltimore Convention in
lS44-ever since which time his Whiggery
has been growing "small by degrees and beau
lifully less" Richmond Wing.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

No- do know that General Scott and the
Mexican Government, and the British Minister
were appraised that Mr.. Trist was authorized
10 pay down the three million appropriation in
cash upon the ratification by the Government
of Mexico Of the treaty which he took with
him and if the treaty is ratified by that govern
ment, that sum will be paid al once TO il, by
Mr.. Trist, without waiting for its ratification
by the Senate oil the United States.
TN Y. CoT. e Eng.
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The DRUNKARD.---His coat, once fine
cloth, is torn in the back and broken. At tho
elbows; his hat has d dent in the Left side
and two inches Of the brim torn partly OF
and dangling down over his right ear. His
face is red and blue mixed, and his nose is
a huge scarlet sausage, rough with blazing
carbuncles. His eyes are watcry and half
shut, his mouth heavy with british, ami
NAL expression, his chin unshavsn, and his
hair ssunkempt. 2
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The French and Foreign Bible Society re
ceiycd during the year 81 $50 francs and ex
p nded N 1888 In France the committee have
distributed during the year 1897 Bibles and
499o5 Teslamen,s. Mr.. de Pressense, agent
II the British and Foreign Bible Society in
France, has employed in the course Of the
ear ITO colporteurs, who have sold Ill ,58l
copies Of the sacred volume, chiefly among
oapists.
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* Converts from Popery in Ireland. The COM
mies Of he Priests Protection Society for Ireland
have Issued an address, which enumsrates ninety
six priests Of the Romsh Church, who within a few
years. have been converted 10 the reformed faith. snd
upwards Of sixty lsymen, chiefly Irishmsn. Al Din
rIs ,hsrs are 500 converts; at Acil 500; a Kings
court 1000; and at ST Andrews, Dublin, lie. Many
d these were Distinguished iof education and talent
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HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
BY RuNGE,

Tier Blooms beautiful flower
|. blooms in far of land;
It's life has mystic nearing,
For few to understand
Its leaves illume tho valley;
Its odor scents the wood;
And il evil men come near it,
They grow for the moment good.
When the winds arc tranccd in slumber,
The rays Of this luminous flower
Shed glory more than earthly
Ger the lake, and hill, and b5wer;
The hut, the hall, the palace,
Yea, earth's forsakenest sod,
Shine out in the wondrous lusire
Tha, fills the heaven of God.
Three kings came once to a hos'el,
Wherein lay the flower SO rare
A star shone over its roof,
And they knelt adorping there.
Whenever thou seest damsel
Whose young eyes dazzle and win,
O, pray that her heart may cherish
This flower Of flowers within!
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WHO WANTS A. LOT. OF GROUND
w AT CHEAP PRICE The subscriber
has divided his farm and laid OF sscs Of about 10
acres into lots Of from one, two four and six acres
each, which he will ssllst low prices and on coy
terms, 90 that il may b within the means Of any
person TO purchase one, snd thsrsby 10 secure TO
himself and family homestead Thsss lots arc
hsndsomely situated in very healthy location. on
public road, about II miles from he Navy Yard
Bridge. on the ssst side Of The Anacossia rivs
The soi = well suited for garden purposes o. The
cuvation q ftuit Trees and ssvsr. sxcsisnt spsinss
Of water arc near 70 them. There j. also su(cisns
wood on each Of the lots to enclose hem and dmbsr
IN aouidance can bo had in tho neighboghocd 10
erect any building Il very low price 49,.
Those wishing 70 purchase, will do we'd y sppay
soon. ~ they can have choice Of location dEc.
Also, for sale, one-stoy log OWELLlNG
HOUSE, with as much land - may ~ deGirej, 81
joining The sbove lots, very handsomely lnnlsd, and
with small expense could b concerted into .
dwelling for two small families. IN
For further particulars apply 70 N
s.,sl g. A.. SAGE,
Near the Good Hope Tavern. b. q.
~ July ~t--u
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

RESOLVED, That this meeting do most
cordially recommend Gen. Zachary Taylor
as candidate for the Presidency Of the u.
States at the next NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. him
pure patriot, Of clear head and sound
heart, whose eminent services and distin-
guished abilities point 10 him as one, to
whose care and keeping we can with entire
safety confide the highes! interest Of our
common country.-Frederick, MI, Vhig
Contention, 22d July.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

There is one Of my previous statements which
wish you 10 bear in mind, if there should now be
further delay in accepting the terms offered by Mr.
Trist and that is tots. which the papers and events
whenever laid before Congress, will clearly show
that II Mr. Triss, instead Of waiting until the % Of
June, had sent on his despatch to the Mexican gov
eminent shortly sfer the battle Of Cero Gordo and
before the return Of Santa Ana 10 the city Of Mexico
the treaty Of peace would now have been ratified
by that government IN. Y. Courier and Emo.
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General Pierce's train, which left Vera Cruz on
the 10Th inst. is composed Of the OH, Col. Ransom;
detachment Of the 18th and Sd, Lieut.. Col. Her
bert, commanding; detachment Of the 9Th, and two
companies Of the II h infantry; Captains Duperou
and Fords' companies Of the Sd Dragons; two COM
Ianies Of votiguers, two Of the Pennsylvania voun
teers detachment Of artillery, with four pieces; and
large detachment Of marines, in all abou, three
thousand FIVE hundred men.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Georgia .Noasiaations The Wing S lie
Convention Of Georgia have nominated as
their candidate for Governor, Gen. Duncan J..
Clinch, Of Florida memory. The Locos have
G. w. Towns; Esq. Mr.. Towns
was formerly editor Of this paper, but has Of
late years departed widely from the faith.
But he can't begin to win: the gallant general
will not leave hide or hair Of him il October.
.fl,ban,d Journal.
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The Potomac Bridge, says the New York Her-
aid, will be finished BY and by. DR.. Douglass has
been taking his time, but We suppose he has been
working upon the maxim Of slow and sure. The
small appropriation, we believe, is used up, but we
hope the corporation will help the d ctor out with
the job It is perhaps the first thing of the sort he
has tried, and bridge building requires some expert
ence.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

In Vera Cruz, the yomito, until very lately has
continued undated. In consequence OF tho very
heavy rains that have Prevailed during few days
past, the number Of cases daily reported have some
what declined, and it is hoped thai the rainy sea-
son. which has now set in, may pu. an end TO il en-
treIy. [Yera Cruz Letter Of July.
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Veto-The mayor last evening vetoed the

Veto.-The mayor last evening vetoed the
joint resolutions Of the city council compli-
meniary TO Col. Benton for the views expressed
in his letter 10 the Chicago Convention con-
corning ST. Louis harbor, on the ground, as
we are informed, that being public servan,
he is bound TO do what he conscienliously be.
lieves TO be his duty, without being requested
to do il; and that no public servant is entitled
TO thanks for merely doing his duty l--St. Loui,
Rcreiiie.
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RAILWAY CoMrass.-The English pa
pers contain an account Of an invention
which is called an ltenerarium or Railway
Compass. It will at all times show the
speed Of the engine, the distance to the next
station, and the position Of the train on the
line.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

10 While Mrs Mason was playing Juliet at
Philadelphia, in the poisoning scene, just at the
moment she was e1claiming o. cruel poison " o
ALL lean, gaunt, sandy -hared medical student in the
Stage box, deeply absorbed in the scene thrust down
his hat on his head with convusive effort, crying
out in voice of thunder at the same time, "keep
him up juliet farun up and fetch the stomach
pump -
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

CT To-day. for the Fl st time, we have pl'ced The
name Of Zachary Taylor as the candidate for the
Presidency in eighteen hundred and forty eight, at
the head Of the columns Of the Herald. We do SO
with thorough conviction that he is worthy the
support Of every p,tret and true friend fhe
try and tina, in so doing we shall receive The oppro
baton not only Of our PATRONS and subscribers bu,
Of the Wing party such-of our own county
and Of the State Of Maryland at laige.-Fred. Nd.
Herald 24th inst.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Democratic party in Louisisua has
suffered great loss by the deaths Of i've
Of its most Influential members, viz Dr.
Holmes, of Monroe; Judge Bosworth, Of
Carroll; James F. Brent, Of Alexandra !;
Judge Mayo, Of Harrisonburg; and Cha.
X. Johnson. B ,.sa !sss f39. ,e,.s s,.s4
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

This il dangerous period Of the year for colds
people should be- c,reful-Mrs. Psrtington says she
has got romantic affection in her shoulder, the
neurology in her head. and tho embargo in the re-
gion Of her jocuar vein, and all from opening the
window ia the night To throw bottle at brace Of
belIgeren, cats on tie sheI. Boston Post.
The Mrs Pariington Of the Post must be in q bad
wsy. but Charley is always getting into scIape,
and what's strange butte seems ever at the bottom
of his troubles
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

CuMBEnLAsp. Mn. MAnKET, July %, ls47.--
Beef per 100 lbs Seas; Pork do 6a650; bacon hams
per Id. I0ai2; Shoulders do 9aI0; Sides Gallo; heat
per bush 90; Rye do 65a70, Oats do 30as5; Corn
6Oa62; Meal $3.50; Apples, died, 75aloO; Peaches
do do ! SOTO; Potatoes do 05; Whiskey per
gal 25a30, Coal per bush z.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

How horrible il would be for General SCOTS brave
little army to be cut to pieces. through the gross
and wicked negligence Of President who has been
so totally unconcerned about the matter that be has
been popularity hunting to the Southern and TO The
North. I'm States. GN. o. National.
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owe have received from Madison, Florida, says
the Charleston Mercury, through the politeness Of
a gentleman residing there, specimen Of Bear
Grass waterrolted and prepared by Of bis negroes
who, he says is wi bout experience in the business.
Its texture is fine and 81 Ky, with a very string
thread, and we feel confident that il must prose
most excellent material for rope, and its culture
would we think, be extremely profitable.
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or Whenever white man has resided among
the SIOUX Indians for the space Of month, he is re-
quired 10 take unto HIMSELF wife. The chief of the
band among which he is at the end Of his time,
comes to him with young and handsome squaw,
whom he must espouse and protect according Their
Gust ams, or leave the country Immediately.