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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-07
ns IL CENTREVILLE COURSE
I'll Ae9eA - TROTTING-The great trottng
&SG]EH*3E8x match, two mile heats, in harness. for
SS1Et1pS&S$ $1,000 aside, will come off on Monday

a. HEAVES Observation-Disclosures! TAT
4@I<tersalls Heave Powders, admit ed to be
infa'libie remedy for heaves, broken wind coughs
colds, &c. in horses They warranted to the
which they have dole than 800 this CT,
they eftectua. i'll horse Sarsapaa j. the human
purify blond remove predispost diseas.
They have been used by Messrs Kpp Brown. Hatfield
BeItne and hs of Others, whose Price
81 COUGH CO l49 Futon street. sole prep i-t,rs
Tor United States. Also, for sale by q. w. MILLER, 4aG
Broadway. o3t 1itsr
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
TO THE EDITOR.
OAK GROVE. ARE1HsAs, }
April 9th, 1877, 4

III
p lend CInrke-l do not intend to write YOU n
'tommunIcatIon,' not being a letter prifer; ONLY
4 plain unprctrndIng farmer; but knowing your
f'blic spirit land great desire t" give old Craw ford
tlrk nhcad have thought that would SPIN out
lew lines IN regard To thnt cngro>s ny >uhjcc,
Vail public men, tho resources and caDubllIty Of
NJ country IN which we i've.
for one OF several, who from experience can
aseafy, tear witness that our country is much
slted' The SOL, climate, timber, water and
carrie all combine to render this one of the best
tg'ons for the poor man, rho wW mork. (Ilke the
bsrchnnt advertising for an honest clerk | must
hy thai mon" other need upply.D | can boast
being but toIerabie farmer, but vet my sue
~ has been OF the most encouraging character.
Hur years ago. commenced the first imp owe
1snt on the "Grovc," wthou, aid or means of
'hy kind, but such as Heaven Destows upon his
peatures alike, health only toIerabe, Il stronu
sm and nerve to work. While you were can.
assing The county last summer, YOU done me the
enor % give me IA call, and you saw what | had
erved out OF the mllderness-my houses, lots.
ulhles ond hcids OF corn, wheat, rye. oats and
,otatocs-aII spoke for me palmer tian could for
wson.@ II exhibited any exuit ton at my lItle
2main,i must be Pardoned, for it was til. work
n nay osn hands under the smiles Of Providenc-;
lad weet to prove that Arkansas is belied, that
~ Cfe~ford has been snndered, but by men who
'.iI' nof<~ork. Let the industrious poor of all
,sglde cQne hither, and | will wager nv little
y iFsiate that they will thrive. frequently hear
'htm3 oont 1t was no to work in this country.
nn could not sell his produce. Not so.
''l&@o I'D all that | could make. and can sell
'al1 - quantity, if | had it for sale. Go to
meTs, make crops, and unless you meet
brent luck from niue, you will sell well
<1nake. Corn was up this season, pray
A. hy farmers had it for sale-,hey would
y. torsoolh because '.they could no, sell
pm next season, It will be up. what tx.
we False, for not having II for sale then!
rlte all day upon this subject, but your
Space" Is devoted 10 war news and pol
d therefore adleu. MAC.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

will now give our company roll as we left
washington, Ark, and account for the missing
opposite their respective names, and mark other
changes.
CAPT., J. J. DILLARD-Lieuts., Geo. s. Foster,
Alex. Stewart. and Leonard Whihaff
oergeants, Geo. Y. Latham lst, VIM. Houck
"a, Jno. Sprott Sd, J. W. r. Davis 4th.
Corpora(s-Jno. Rudy Isl, Jno. Pierce 3D.
Ddrrin SIe'car 81, kied-David Thompson 4,h
Bugler, G. r. Bell-Farrier. David +. Lewis,
Hardin Ho'ceN. died at SaltiIIo.
1hos. Larimore, discharged for inability n,
San Antonio.
Jno. W. d. Lassefer, on extra duty rs COMPANY
Clerk.
A. S. Marshall, taken prisoner with Mai. Bor.
land
Jno. Nes6nt, died at Monclov,.
Geo. Price, discharged for inability q, San An.
tonic.
Z. J. Perkins, ditto.
burton Pope, died at Rio Grnnde.
Wm. Qneesenbury. acting as Ordnance Sergeant.
Il. II. Taylor. died on Trinity.
Jas. J. Wu/ters died at SaI,Ilo
Jas. Born, died at Prcsidio, Mexico.
Alex. Cadean, on extra duty as teams,er
VIM. Duty. ditto.
Jas. }. Ester, died at Monclova, Mexico.
+. Is. Fears. died al SaItiIIo.
John Finley. taken prisoner with Mi. Borland
hpns ForreSIer, died at Monclova.
Jas. W, Harris. died at MoncIova
land.
Harmon Hymn lst. died at Pn,os.
Hormon Wynn ID. killed in action.
Felix tl"uk, Alex. c. Ingrnhim, Samr. John.
sion, Stm knous. Moses Kelley, james W. Little
m. Il. Mcfarland. Lewis Moore. b. F. Nichoj.
son. NJ II. Parker, Isaac Patty, Geo. w. pryton
X II
Snnncu Benz. Smith, Riley Smith, Jno. S,orv
! no. w. Taylor. Marcus Thomas. W. C. Thomos.
) no. Wee, David Atkins, William Allen. Jas. s
boSd' A. J.. Boyd. Jas. b. Compton, Jas. F.
Campbell, Nm. Cnpps, A. V. Chow, Robt. Chew.
Geo. Chew, aaron Dale, Owen Fogser,y, Riley
Foster, Jas. a. llnggooI, Jno. s. HAYNES, Solo.
mon " hlte, and NJ. A. Worey-Prirafes.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
Miss james, the Prnclpal of the High School.

Miss james. the Principal of the High School,
'sn lady OF thorough education, and accomplish
ed In all the polite branches of learning. She is
.so an able and effective teacher, one who Gu
imPnrt the knowledge she has gained. Her edu.
Ia,'oh mas been such as is not excelled by any
lady teachers in the United States. She comes
10 Fayetteville recommended by gentlemen of the
highest worth, learning and experience, men who
recommend none but the worthy. She will in no
Wise dIsappont that recommendation, nor fail to
ADD 10 the usefulness and celebrity of the "Semi.
nary. Her abilities are such, that Miss SAWYER
can safe y promise to give her pupils an excellent,
solid and ornamental education:
earnestly advise, and not only So but cxhort|
all parents who wish their daughters to be vel
educated, TO receive a training and knowledge of
learning, Thai "" fit them for the highest stations
IN American society. enable them 10 maintain
character as scholars, fit them to adorn any posi-.
lion where there Is worth, 10 send thom TO the
seminary at Fayetteville. And TO them we 81
you WEI certainly reap reward The daugh-
ters well educated, shall seq the brothers nye
ana the husbands taknga higher stand Fe.
male influence is groat, and most important is il
that that influence should be governed by well
educated mind and heart. Il praise is due Miss
Sawyer for her efforts.
would here mention that the Southern cotton
planter OF tins State, will do much better to send
h's daughter here rather than TO "the last" Her
education VIII be equally good, and may say.
generally. better, as if she were ''the graduate"
of some distant school; besides being educated in
Arkansas, near home.
do not think, Mr.. Editor. tha, any one can f,i!
to see the importance OF this Seminary, and am
sure that no will refuse to aid so laudible a
work. For one, bid her God speed.
Very respectfully, your friend,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
BY AUTI.ORITY.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

N pursuance OF law, l. JAMES K. PoLK Presi.
u dent of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public s,los
will be held ut the aforementioned Land Offices
in the STATIC of ARKANSAS, at the periods herein.
after desi gnaled. to wit:
A, the Land Office at HELENA. commencing on
Monday the tneLfh day of July nrri. for the DIS
posal OF the public lands within the undermen
toned townships and parts of townships to wit:
Norh et tie base line. and east of the nm princi.
pal meridian.
Tho parts Of fractional townships one, two nd
three, situated cast of the St. Francis river; town
ship seven; the north half aud sou,hwcs, ouar,e,
of section six, and the ives, halves of section.
seven, eighteen, nineteen, thirty and thirty ono
in township eight; and township nine, Of rang,
four. .,.. ..-f-.
Townships six, seven, oish, and nine, Of range
five.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

SAGE PRAIRIE. ARK. April l3, ls47.
Ptr:-As know you to be an ardent
the cause of education in Arkansas,
ou will use the most strenuous efforts in
er 10 advance SO important and glory
cause. have taken up my pen to give
Cnce OF Miss sawyer's Fayetteville Fe-
nooi has already attained n wide and
s''y, and le"N'ruIy say ,hn, the OK.
teacher have resulted in success;
neri'ed. and does mer, he, nreseni
lacher, and tha, in no inst, nee has
ms of what could be done bv her
Ind no parent been diso pno;n;.d IN
On which their children have rsca,v
nds. She has mos. truly provod . I'd
sers9lf as an excellent instruc,,o."
~ NEST worthy and honorable c;,;,an"
= vouch for what havo above s,a,o:
Qntages of the site at Fayet.eyilIe . 70
veil known; especially those of GOOD
eelth. These advantages o &c 10
aeed recount here.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
SELECTED FOR THE INrELLlGENcER.
"a RENELE.

Lq.lIL1 .C-+-++tr R.-.+--t+ Of Miss Co AL
economy. the monthly pay of the Soldier may
rnmcnt including his sugar and coffee. me
1. years; and at the expiration OF the term ne
,lf comfortably on his own land, for the rest
=, who shall bring to the rendezvous an abId
Lieutenant or Captain and not to the Recruit
A. WOOD, Captain and
Recruiting Officer.
ARK's.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
VARIETIES.
MT. I Ed.
ADYS' POLISHED REDICULE CLASPS,

I HpIH TOLISiED KEDTCULE CLASPS.
- do. Steel Beads,
phe ivory, iorn and Tuck dressing combs; Fcarl and
Bone buttons; llemmings' Needles, French. German
ana American Cologne water; Orange, Lavender
of all kinds; Extensive variety extracts. IndeIIhrc
red black. md India Inss; Fishing lines Hooks and
snoods; Highly scented pure red Bears o Various
color Sealing wax; Drawing and letter puper; Black
EEfayohs; Shaving, Creams and Fine Soup: Milk OF
Roses, f"matum; Steel pens, points; Percussion
caps, etc. etc. For sale bv
W. H. & VI. MAYERS
May !, II. DRUGGISTS Fl. Smith
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

At GoIwav. ireland. strong forces wc4h cn.
poyci 10 keep the furnishing rnulritu,i, IN ,r,lcr.
\ Yankee captain who took out 4 cargo of corn.
says. while taking II from the ship the poor fol.
owed tho irays IN hundreds. picking mp anI eat
ing the odd grains of corn that fell on the
pavcmcnis.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

Famine in the S0ndrich IIunls.-'CEe Eo..
ton Transcript of the lst says:
We have intelligence from the Sandwich, Is
lands thai the lnhabltan,s in some districts hnve
been Suffering severely from famine The oulv
Dependence OF the natives for some time ha9 bee.
on roots. callng of which had produced much
sickness and death.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
NOTICE..

THE citizens of Van Burcn and For, Smith
arc respectfully Informed that tn" undersigned
intends to be lbs, mt. on n tour in the South. for
two months. AT the expiration of which time he
will return and make his permanent residence
among them. and shall devote his profrSsiona nj,
lchtI"ns to their service. a. b. HOY.
Van Buren,. Nav 7lh. lSi1.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
ARKANSAS RIVER PACKET.

T. The Steamer ALERT, Thomas J
ESalxlTf Gregg, Master. will run rs IA Rruu.
lar Packet. the ensuing season. from Napoleon.
and mouth of White river. to Lizzie Rock Van
Buren, Fort Smith. and Fort Gibson.
The ALERT is II new boat. aud well ada :cd to
tins river. drawing only fourteen inches wl,',r.
Passengers and shippers may depend upon her
making regular trips.
For freight or passage. (having superior accom-.
modations) apply on board.
Nav S,h. lS47-l3 If
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

NEW ORLEANS MARKET
Couon-ordinnry ga 10Y: mid. lOal lO3 mid.
ing fair lltall4:fuir -; good fair l2sul3; good
fine 49, ia l5 cents.
Sugar--Loussnnna 54a7! IIavun, white 6
nlO; brown 5la63.
Moasscs cs-26n2S per gal.
Tobacco-l!,G c.
Four-s6 l2.. Sc 25.
Whskcy-RrctitCd 2l a23.
Cotice-7tn7!.
SaIl-77aSl.l5.
Corn-S0.SlIS
Ap,H 24h.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

Tooth Ache.-l, has been. and some still con.
slider that the tooth ache cannot be cured without
extraction. This, however, is an erroneous SEN
timent.-Dr. Lacount.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

LUST received.
- - kegs Boston nails
6 sets Smith Too'.,
5O,Ouu lbs asst Bar Iron
d"z Waldron Best Scylhcs
100 prs. Tr4r" Chains,
1000 lbs Cast St,"l
lJOU " Blister Steel
SCOTT, WHITE & CO
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

A Bus'er!-Mrs. Armilnge. who is now being
exhibited in England is only 30 wears Of age, y nj
weighs 44o pounds. Her bust measures ~ inch.
es, her waist At. and her ankle Isl inches in cir
cusnierance. This beats the Ohio fat girl
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
S. B. BENNE
N,EuEHANT TAILOR. FORT SMITH,.

saAS now on hand and will constantly keep, We
selected stock of superior Blue, B.aSk, lnSlsl9
rcrn Cadet and all other fashOna bic eotors OF pros
loths: and the handsomcst stock of .Dsssaefcs Al
cstings ever offered in the State, PuuclsssdtS e
Ma. York. which he is at all tunes PreH@J
r-~,.aAIc style. apd sun 4
Van BurPn, Ipri, 1917.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

Origin Of S,cearing. hen old Satan told
mother Eve TO give the apple 10 her husba nd she
replied that she "would not give y dam for all
the apples in the world"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
MARRfEn.

A. 3A1n4EO,
At the residence of DIR. Richard Thurston, Mon
day evening, the 3rd instant, by tho Rev. W. X Mar.
SHALL Mr.. JosErH NJ. GLENN to Miss HARrtr TnuRsrox:
all of this city,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
Fort smith Prices Current.
q

Produce OF al! kinds ia ready sale thu market being
bauy supplied for some time. Fat beef cattle wrul
meet with ready sale, hour meal and po. atccs are in
good d, mand
w. II. & NJ. MAYERS
april 23d,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

Pdrddes said 10 be al Paris-A letter from
highly intelligent and well informed gentleman
Il, Paris, dated January 30h, published in the
Providence journal. says that the writer was in.
formed a lew days since, very high authority.
"lnnt Pa redes is in Paris. cndenvoriny, bu, with
out success. TO cntnngle this (the Frencf) Gov
ernment IN the affairs Of Mexico; ,ha, Paredos
gives II as his opinion that the Mexican war will
be long one"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
ADMINISTRATORS SALE,

Esl virtue CT an order of the Probate Court Of
Crawford County made Il, the April Term
thereof, y. d. 1917, the undersigned y i'll sell 10
the highest bidder, al the lnto residence Of Shad
arach ;. Oliver, deceased. III Crnwfor County
on tn" l3'h day of May, y. d. 1871. ui;hn the
hours Of judicial sales. the following described
tracts OF land, brIougiuI to the estate of the SAID
S'ad rach 5. Oliver, deceased, to Wit: The \.
t. Of the y. l.. of section no. 81, in 7. No.
5, \. Of r. No. 81 W., contaiuin. 40 acrcs.
Ais" the y. W. Of sec. No. ), IN T. No. !. Y.
OF X. No. 81 w.. continuing Ill Is 100 acres
Also Loot No. | Of The n. f.. ofs,c. No. 5, IN
/. Ne. 7. \. Of K. 81 West. containing 81 acres.
A 50 Lot No. Of tIc 5. +. ! of SEC. No. 6. in
/. No. 7. n. OF r. No. 81 w.. containing 50
acrts: and also the 5. ofIhe n. W. Of sec. No.
. IN 7. No. y. Of Ii. No. 81 W. conlainln. 81
acres. All situate, lying and being in the county
Of C"a"tord in the S,ntc Of Arkansas. Terms
ei s'''rr slX rnontI> crcLt. the purchaser giving
bond with approved sncurny.
MARY NJ OL!NER, IIm'r,
THOMAS QUtSi!NruKY 4Im'r,
ofMc ESIo'c Of s. 5. Oj,rer dec'd.
April l5.h. lsl7.-ll-3w. Prs fee. st 25.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

.'''T NJ
wore "hrn h" left blue JcaG~ 'o1t AID black wool
hat. He also took off par Of Dcrngcr pistols about
inches long IN the blrrc
viii pay the uuoy" reward to any person y ho W i'll
take up SAID negro, and lodge Inn. in any I >, ihnr
get him; aud II dclIS me st rH re, iIrnc-
WIZ pa" all necessary expenses ADDITION 10 the
above Tcw1Td
HENRY EUEROUGH
Mt. Ida, March, 81, 1877. I?-Gw
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

curions discovery in Natural Eis,ory.-
There was lately discovered in opening IA quarry
at the Island of Grand Cunary, the skeleton of a
enormous Dog, in good state of preservation
1t was purchased by the Consular A Ct of Franco,
and sent 10 the Museum of Natural History at
Paris. 1t is an object of the greatest interest to
science from the fact that it belongs 10 that onor.
nous race of dogs which, according to PIiny,
gave the name TO the Canares, and which for
some centuries have disappea red from tho faco of
the globe.
1t IS discovered that the ctv of London ha.
been sinking gradually for some years. The
water in the Thames is rising in the same ra-
ito.
Beduiy.-An ancient impertinent fellow divides
female beauty into four orders as foIlows:-
Long and Lazy, little and loud,
Fair and FOOLISH dark and proud,
Arrant scandal! the following is tho true read
ing.
Tall and splendid, little and neat,
Fair and pleasant, dark and sweet,
Or the exact transation-
High and benuteous, little and witty,
| Fair and lovely, dark and pretty.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
John Griffith. DcEcnInnt.

JOlH NTtl1tD, Bflt4d1Nf.
A / this day came the sal plaintiffs by attorney.
and II appearing TO the Court Eere thnt the
order OF p1hhra,loh ,:,ade in this case u: the lr.,
Term Of THIS Cour., has hut horn du'v published;
/ is therefore ordered hv the Court here tina, the
sad dcfcnonnt be again notified hv publication
that the sad pnu:'tl,' action is founded on book
account for divers goods, wares, merchandise
and chaltris by tdc sad plaintiffs nnl sold ANA
delivered unto SarI defend mt. Iuat the amount of
the saId plaintiffs demand is 1886 10 as sworn
10, lhnt an attachment has issued again.t his
estate, and that unless he shah appear hv himself
or attorney. on or before lho thIrd day OF the next
term of th.s court, which viii mcC: and be held
AT the NonrI Idou3e. in the county aforesaid. on
lh' first Alohduy OF August. 4. d. 1917: and it
is further ordered by the Court h, re- that copy
OF thus order and notice be inserted for foar weeks
Surcos>'veIy IN some newspaper printed in this
Stale. so TINT he last Insertion thereof be made
at least thrty days before the first duy Of the
next Term Of lh's court. md that this cause be
continued untlI the next Term Of this court.
true copy from the record.
Attest A. MCLEAN Clerk.
AprH2 "a. 47.-ll-4v. Prs fee. $40 %.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

I LHI rr&'4 Il tnc Asst. ui
Old LIQUOR.
4 pipes best Brandy,
10 " Old VhisLcv,
pipe Holland Gin,
- Jamaica Rum
" Old Port Wine.
doz Port Sherry Vine, in bottles,
Port do.
SCOTT, WHITE & co
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08
$aOO REWARD.

E~ RANAW Ai from the subscriber on the
rN1- l9lh INST, IN Montgomery county. nv
N slave ANDERSON. Said ncrruls about
W Iiect II nch's hagt, - "r - wears old.
N p is rather Ola copper ,lor. wears 4 smri-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

STATE OF ARKANSAS
County OF CRAWFORD.
IN tie C"cnH Court Of S1N Coam'y at the IeJrn.
cry Ttrm, i. y. 1917.
February 7th, 1917.
Niar, ". Bennett. Joseph BcunruN
aud Frederick Montgomery. McI-
chants and partners IN trace, trad
ing ard doing business together as Assumrsl7
such by ana under their partner ! BY AT.
ship name, style and firm of VII TAcuNEEr.
liam VI. Bennett IL Co., HaintiTs
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-08

j 'Sr reg; G;;,
40 Boxes Pint Ta~ks.
10 b"Ncs Bar Tumhlers
10 - Fucd do.
IL " PLln do.
boxes Gal Candy J,rs,
"
" Dcr7n'crr;
e " Piat dr
IL bo>cs - by II Glass,
30 " 10 " II
SCOTT. V'nITr & CO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-15
Total, 20.957 1850 il

Genllemen:-A Above is a statistical
OF Tobacco Inspections, stocks and g.
ports, Tor the Yeas ending 30th Sepea'
and lsi7. Inasmuch, as the inspection.
sent year are about 5000 hhl>. mof.
1916, end The foreign exports aie 1921 i
hs fas than the preceding y-ar, whIl] he
The warehouses, and on shipboa't, ~
about ] 400 hhds. less ,han The 80 otce,
1876, i, may be supposed hat eilhSf
ports or stock Of lS47 must BE- %inacco.
this is no; The case as regards either. J.
in the inspections The present ycai b
been shipped coaslwise, and paliy e..
tobacco factories in the Stale.
II may be interesting 10 some .. 80.
beyond the limits Of the State . havelr
about the production in Virginia ~
year. Calculations about tie eS'eE' a.
q the crop during the season Tor culli|
always be given as %conjednr0l. Wrbe
in'o particulars, | estimate the cop .hr
3S a 10000 hhds., and the proportion .. .
fine qualities Tor manufacturing an
smaller Than last year. RespecIlnF,
JNO. j.
Richmond October Q h 1917
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-15

American commandant has been compelled 70
lombard the town from the heights by Whicn ne
commands it. We shall not yield creoence 10
This rumor, ill we have ii confirmed. ~
A few words now in regard 10 he sne''.N"s
md ~ have done. We look with no kind ofap.
prehension upon the alleged stand Of The Mex,
cans at Cerlo Gordo. We believe that General
Lane viii promptly disperse them. A. the guer-
rillas, however, will continue 10 avail themselves
of The natural strength OF such positions upon me
road as will best enable hen TO nariass our .dlns,
we believe il will be found advisable 10 OCCUPY
The mo-, eligible OF these permanently. we
hope This may be done a; once, as contemplated
originally by Col. Hughes. We have further
accounts Of The attacks Of guerIillas upon trans
and detached parties, but we believe tina! already
sufficient has been said about Them. we ha.e
seen = letter from Lieut.. Waters, of Capt. Be-
%sancon's company, da!ed from Jalapa The ION
ult. Il confirms previous accounts OF the repeat
ed attempts made upon Maj. Lally's train.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-15
GES. JAS. HAMILTON,
Buena Vista, Meriwether Co. Ga.
LETTER FROM CAPT. BRAGG.

The Hamburg Is. c. Journal publishes the
following letter from Capt. Bragg, giving an &C.
count Of the late fortunately unsuccessful attempt
10 assassinaie him:
"CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, Aug. s6, 1877.
" : An atiemp; was made about 2, A.
M, night before last, 10 assassinate me in my
bed. | have no clue 10 the perpelraior, and can
suggest no reason for The act. My escape with.
out injury, is regarded as almos, Miraculous
As exaggerated accounts will probably reach the
press, The truth may interest you. A Twelve pound
she'll, heavily charged, was placed within two feet
OF my bed, just outside OF my tent, ana exploded
by slow match; The fragments literally Kidding
my tent and bedding, pieces passing above and
below me, some through a blanket spread over me,
and yet | was rot touched. | was not aware that
| had an enemy in The world, and &, times, leel
TO believe now, that it may have been
as a practical joke, by some TOOL igno-
rant Of The effect OF shells thus exploded. Be iha,
as ii may, my escape was almost miraculous and
| prefer nc, repeating the joke"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-15
POETRY.
For The Enquirer
TO MISS R. M. Il, NOW IN n.

TO MISS r. M. NJ, NOW in ~
Thy sunny hair in golden braid,
Now CLOVIS in lieh, To change in shade,
On Inv fair neck in rlnglels straylng,
And win the gentle zephyrs playing;
Thy eyes, that caught from Heaven their nue.
So meekly, mildly, sweetly blue,
Thy cheeks, whereon The lily blows,
Blending its beauty with The rose;
Thy lips, OF corars purest dye,
That music breathe in every sigh.
As drifting snow. thy bosom swells,
While pure within, loves impulse dwells;
Thy form, where graces all combine,
To show thee lovely and divine:-
All these | f~ervenlly admire,
Yet other traits | prize much higher
And prize in thee thy friendship dear,
Disinlerested, firm, sincere;
Thy noble soul, thy g~uileless mind,
With manners gentle and refin'd;
Thy heart on goodness all intent,
And every thought TO kindness lent;
Thy faith, forever fixed on hisnl,
With sacred hope beyond The SKY
Divine, religious faith above,
In holy compact .eard with love-
Oh! lis for these that | admire,
For these prize Miss Rosa Maria.
WASHINGTON. II.