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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

Count.
by 10. H. Glass I.ynehburg Though tho second
,o" III me State, she has received ewos iayors at the
hand of the Legislature,
/ Hy Daniel A. Wilson, Jr : The political rartien Of
isaehbog and Campbell. may thoy bury Federal poll
cits nn hoy succeed in eleotng representative who
VIII JmhfaRy carry out their oeal interests and shes
by " Titan I. Young DIR. James Saunders-the
iynehbnrg candidate in the late eee,onin him We had
one whose interest II to uphold our principles and
'cha'e pr''eile it was touphold interest.
Bs Al9 VIM. A. Talbot Dr. james Saunders and
Charles L. Aoshs: Honor aud distinction To the iorner
who he's built up his reputation bs deeds Il ytue Dis
eohinro 10 the latter vino RESTS upon the reputation
being the great prrSCcuted.
by Michael Hart The town Of Iynchburr. though
threatened on every side her virtue enterprise and intel
gcnce Will sustain her. aud like the phmax she
VIII rise iom her own ashes
By William NJ Sutton: Our follow men of Camp
lbe-Alay the courtesy taught them by their cotute
o"s delegate insure Ia ynchburg the privilege OF select
ing her ora Representatives
10y W. L Booker; When such Phbsials as jim
Poh and Mister NIlliam Smilh, obtain elirc. "the
gently born and gently raised should despair! Oh
what tan our eat has gpt.
l'y John X. Thurman: The idea that the Democra-
cy wish To inlet stab the OF y hpgory thro'
Mr.. Mosy is visionary. aud is mare, Intended ms lu
abN To tables of rrecuciuus growth Ii he is the great
embodiment of the cause In the lawn ii Lyuehburg the
sooner GEES the way OF all subj nary things the better
and this It's eporh-reqttiescdt in pace
By " I. Young May the staple commodity, the
courtesy and concidiio' ofour delegate elect. n,v
cr be held Dormant by the delegate from kncknridge
or take passage "unsuspectineo upon the Railroad Of
some wiley enemy should The interest ol ynehbug be
ever IRE -conSidcred.'
By H. NJ, Dewitt: Ivnchburg Misunderstood and
mlsfeprcsonicd III NaTluus portions ii our Slate. Nu
wIthsiandiog the prejudice and persecution 10y which
she is assaulted may She flourish aud grow like the green
bay tree by the side of still waters
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
FREE SCHOOLS IN HENRY COUNTY.

To the Editors efHe tdgnia:
In an editorial article published in your paper ofhe
9th inst giving the result Of the vote in this county upon
The Free School ystem which had been submitted To the
people, you say, the voters Of Henry, by majority of
nearly two one declared in favor of the SYSTEM of
there will be further opposition and in less
than ten years the wonder will BE- that there ever should
have been any," The writer of this article regrets that
the Editors of the Nirgnan had become better nc
quanted with the details Of this SYSTEM and its operation
upon the people of Henry, before it pronounced opln
ion av rabe the system which has for the present been
fastened upon DO they know that some forty or
fifty voters pay than half Of this enormous tax and
receive little or no benefit from it? DO they know that
this overwhelming majority that has fastened this un-
just system upon the peo Of Henry, receives larger
amount than they, thereby making ii matter of gain
to them; and this system advocated by many upon
the ground that totheir INTEREST," DO they know
that it has arrayed class Of the community against
another, and produced state of excitement, that dis
truclve to the harmony Of society? DO they know that
IT has already and II continued VIII send out Of the
county many of enerprlsng citizens, with their
Slaves, 10 Increase that tide OF Immigration which year
" rolling lis thousands the far west; and should this
system be adopted throughout Virginia and become her
settled policy. will in humble opinion do more make
her a savehoIJlng State, lhan all the combined
forces of Northern Abollonsts? DO you know that the
cost of the official body belonging to this SYSTEM and ne
cessaTy neepit operation, will cost per about
as much as parish evesa and when you add this list
OF officers, the Teachers shall have in this small
county, about fifty, who TO be fed and provided for
aui Of the properly holder? DO you know that the opp1si-
ton to this Syoiemi, u lis details only All willing
that their property should be taxed sufficient raise
sum- together with the school quota educate the poor
and needy, bat they believe it either tight
just 10 tax the clmmuni'yo educate the children Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
LYNCH8URG MARKET,
torrec,edtor he ,eeek ending Friday, Nay IA, 1871
by Mcdaniel Il Lee,

Groeers aud Commission Merchants.
7bbcco The prices OF good shipping md Inanuiactu-
ring qualities have materially improved and particularly
fine manufacturing We quote New Lups. inferior 50
cents To 81 Common Is 10 go Leaf Tobacco
-mieror. 20 To 2.75 Common 800 to 800 Ship
ring 90 TO $50; manufacturing good Al 90 IL So OD,
Fine, 500 to 1900 Stems. common, 90 good Is
Ia 200.
Udedi- Remains without change, tho scissor for
grinding being nearl, over. Rod Al 40, White ,05.
iioU-ln the early part of tho week sales at 1915
to 5,sn, aud closing with $500 Inspected during tho
week $40 barrels.
Glam-Corn 10 Ia 10 cts, in good demand and is
becoming quu article Of regular trade engaging the
attention Of many dealers who are prepared 10 DO into il
10 considerable extent and there is every prospect Of
continuation OF remuueratipg prices to the farmers for
some time 10 coma, OATS ecaned 81 cts per bushe /;
she'i Oats % cts. per hundred pounds.
Iaio'e-last sale 10 cents mos
Brondy-Arpo, sales at 40 eouts; Peach wo quote
20 10 50 cents per gallon.
Uhiaheg-ln good demand u, IS cts. with some sales
ut II t,o higher rr'eo in barter
totfo" ia7's-sa'os AT IA cts
ho"-bar iNn-SS9,oe per Ion; Pig Iron, from S25
10 - per ton,
ihseea o"--sa'es nj ~ cts. per gallon
ueo'-No sales, We quote Its value common u ;
superior - cents
al y. ii.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

independent men, Now ii all these things BIO ,Fuo Is II
not matter Of wonder that honorable am highnincd
people ever should have adopted such syseml Remcm
Der that this little county, remotely situated iiom
market, with population OF about seven thousand, will
nave To pay about SIX Thousand dollars per anuum If the
schools are Kept IN stani operation aud their usual
revenue and county lesies, amounting tua further of
between three or four thousand dollars. Under all The
Circumstance, cannot tvlicve The Editors of the Nrenan
WI" throw The woighteflher inu, against anoppress
edpeope, boweddovn under weight Of direct tax
alton that uneNanp cd the monaoits OF the old world
HENRY.
Henry County, MAY 4. lSi7.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
FOR THE vIRGISIAN.

The election having passed by | now feel myself at
liberty say to the people Of Lvnchburg, that, by my
communication published in the Virgiuan, in yndicaon
of Mr.. Mpsbys course in the last Legislature had no
idea of interfering in the election between him and
Dr. Sainlers for had written and sent that
nicaliun before Mr. Noisy had announced himself
didatr ESQ far at least as had nlormaiion.) wrote
that piece TO show that, in my opinion Mr. Mosby dser
we'd censurc and To let the people Of Lynchburg know
that they wereby many m"mbers Of the Legislature be
leved selfish in opposing the continuation Of the Ca
nal
can the people of Lynchbury. tina feel live
" interest her welfare and would las far possible with
ont overlooking the interests Of others who have equal
claims, do any thing proper to be DONE To promote her
prosperity. CliAS. PERRDU
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

Roberts ~ 'sglgPr.

.NEV GR.fNfPE EROrf BUILDLNG,
opposite the Bank OF virginia,
Are now receiving large and well selected soeh OF
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, DO.NESTTCS, &c.
Which they intend To sell upon good as any
house engaged in the trade, exchange all kinds pro-
ducc usually brought TO this market, viz Bacon Butter
Whiskcy, Peach and Apple Brandy FLAX and Tow Linen,
Wool and Wool Rolls, Feathers, Ginseng, Flasseed &c
and will allow fer all such, the highest market pi,ce
Their stock consists in part ol the following article.
SUGAR-Ioa, Powdered, Crushed Clarified st Croix
Porto Rico and New Orleans.
COFFEE Mocha, old Java, lasuyfa, RIO BIC. &c.
Molasses, rsow and Sperm Candles.
TEAS Black and Green, the finest brought 10
this market.
Cotton Yarn OF the most approved Factories
BRANDY Best pure French Imitation do Apple and Peach
WINE-Fincst old Modea, Sicily Madeira, Port, Sherry
and Sweet.
WIIIskEY- Malls best, best old Rye and Rcctifed com
Recfcd and Mountain.
GIN-Pure Holland aud American
RuM-Best old Jamaeia, and New England.
Rice bar Iron, English and TIedcgar Iron.
SrEEI.-Cast, Shear and Blisiercd
Feathers, w DOL and w DOL Rolls.
Nails all Sizes Powders Blasting and sporting; Shot
Lead.
Window Glass, 8 BY 10 and 10 by II.
Salt and Scgars in every variety
Domestics, 80, 7s, and A.
Cotton Osnaburgs.
Soap, Shoe Thread, Saltpetrc, Alum, Indigo, Madder
Copperas Ginger, Pepper, Allce Letter, Fooscap
Wrapping Paper; Grind Stones; Fur, " DOL and Palm Lea
Hats Calicocs Bed Ticking Apron Checks; Mustard; Trace
Chains, Axes, shoe achs, Bed Cords, Plough Lines Sc
They cordially invite purchasers To examine their Larg,
Stock before making purchases elsewhere.
81 THEY DETERMINED TO SELL Low. 70
Nav 1T.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

To Richard H. Raine and John Johns aud ~ illiani
FWbnsh Erccntors Of Richmond Staitdm deceased
Robert Sidtham. Charles " Siathan,, James l.. SID
than and John ". mckinney.
FBNkE notice that shall, on Monday. the 9th oi
n the present month. (Nay proceed 10 take the dep
esltlons OF John ane and others the store house Of
Robert w llorrer AT Clover lill. in the county Of Ap
pomatox, Ia be read as evidenccna suit IN Clanccty
now pending IN the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
thanecry for said county, in which AIN plaintiff and
You and others defendants. II firm any cause the
depnsons he taken the above day they will be
continued from day 10 day until completed. when and
where you may attend If You think proper
Yours. Sc.
May l7-2t GEORGE. w A. RAINE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
Henry County, MAY II. lsi7.
FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

Inc National intelhgeneer publishes extract OF a
letter irom New Orleans, which states that Gen lay
ior determined, Uhongh opposed to the plan nd
vance irnm his present position. Two thousand iron
bound Ia gallon keys are (says tho eto) making
fof hun here, and many of them have gone forward. in
tended ior carrying water tho desert. between san
LUIS aud Salullo thule. with pack saddle will car
~ two o them one sung each side. thousand her
SEES are also being bought Tor him. with other large srr
plies"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
NOl'1C Il.

The proposed meeting of the citizens of the counties 81
Franklin aud Bedford the Meadows of q 5ose cree
ON the sth OF May the subject OF the Rocky Mount
Turnpike, is postponed to the 22dof May.
Col Woods ,ot i mnkln Mr.. Wm NJ Bnrw.l ef Bed
ford aud Mr. J. NJ Speed, Of lynchhutg. are invited 10
allend and addloss The meellng ON TINT nceaslnn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

FILA FURNACE.

.fENllE SUBSCRIBERS associated themselves hS
4 lsl day OF January last, for tho purpose u
IRON MAKING AND MERCHANDISING,
under the name Of fhppin & Montgomery, beg leave v
inform tho public thai they prepared 10 IL
orders Tor oil descriptions Of Castings usually made a
blast Furnaces, viz; Hollow Ware, Water Pipes, Stove
Plates, Mill Gear. &e
COUNTRY MERCHANTS
Arc respectfully invited 10 examine the style aud quail
y of their Hollow Ware, Which may be seon at most
NJ the stores in lynchbnrg. at tho Meop Ellis's
Richmond. Orders addressed 10 tho concern At Elk
Furnace. Or A, n, Montgomery, Lynchburg. will meet
with prompt attention
Also, iasl To hand, or well selected stock OF
Spring; .aND SUMMER GOODS.
which will be sold low for Cash. or in exehsngs a.
gnn. A. w. FIlPPlN,
May Its A. n. MONTGOMERY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
RICHMOND and OHIO RAIL ROAD

JVe call the attention Of the public TO the ect Of his
seheme Il is fast gaining ground in community
hesenseof the people Of the people of Lynchbug 10 be
,,ken on the DIST and POI Of May whether she shall take
1000 shares. Every citizen of the place should make
himself acquainted with the PROJECT to cast his
iu,clligcn,y that day. He give a communication
an the subject this morning.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
FINE PRICES FoR ron\cro

had the pleasure this week of selling crop Of hhds
r Mr. Norwood, of Person. \. c. at 81 30 to $40 50.
average 81 81 Tor the eop. had for John Scott, ol
Campbell, for s. all taken by the manufacturers. and
crop { bids shipping quality for Mr.. X ,bcrt Rob
nn Of Charlotte. at an average Of & s.. besides many
other hogshcads at 10 ; 50 Our market is quite AM
mated Good aud fine shipping and working qualities in
IN demand at good and fair prices.
PETER DlDI. ley. Gem. Mer.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

PETERSBURG CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
II has not been ascerainod officially, who is elected in
hi. District. the Sherls from the counties of Meek
cnburg and Amelia failing to meet at the proper time
Il is believed, however. Dromgo lie is elected, though
there is some doubt since the meeting Of the Sheriils.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
GOOD NEWS FOR TIE PLANTERS

sold hhds. OF Tobacco this week Tor Michael Deb,
o Bedford, Ion sl5 and Tor 50 both bought by ootl
llalscy, Esq. Manufacturer.
THOMAS J. OTFN Com Mcr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

The Sheriils Of this District met at Psy rana court
house, the 9Th nst aud after scrutiny Of the polls
rive the certificate 10 Thomas 5. Founoy. Esq, by
majority Of one. The Republican thinks Mr. Tredway
will contest the election. He learn, however, that he
will not.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
- G. ~ FR ID.

- G. ~ RI 10.
ROIlN j. Pi RVS. Agent, has Just reached home
- from second trip after Goods, and This day open
ing at his store.
Large supply OF Dry Goods.
consisting of Ginghans Lawns, Printed Camb ,ies.
Bazounes, Berages and other fashionable dress Goods
for the Ladies.
l. \ o.
general assortment of Goods for genemen'. wear.
This stock Of Goods will he found ful o5 per cent
cheaper Than similar Goods have been sold in this mar
ket.
MAY Its if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
RICHMOND MARKETS, MAY 10

hI0ITNIVlNTJ NINtINT4 =, IIny To.
Jobdcco- Never since our acquaintance with tho trade
have known the inspections small this season Of
the year Tho consequence has been advance
cry description. particularly hoo shipping and manu-
featuring qualtIesth latter very scarce, and much
higher at this time than last year.
Fionll Holders have advanced hor rates aud srs now
firm nj 81. #Ha#
[orn--lnst sales al 95c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
z X r. EN- SfT II $ a l. II o
New and Valuable Books,

- n 7 Il y = I I . N.
HOMNiENG1NGo On Tuesday, the 18th inst, NJ: the
- house at present occupied by Mr. b. NJ DsWmt
will DO sold, large aud yald1be collection Of
.silc and Ttltabis Books,
embracing works in all the various departments Of Lite
raiufo, together with large collection Of
School Books, 1ant,ais, .7lbuns, Sc.
Also, large assortment Of Letter and Cap Paper
Steel Pens. Quilts. Maps. &c Sc.
The Books perfectly new, tho latest editions and
from the presses Of the most eminent publishers IN bis
country.
The attention oftlo public is respectfully requosssds
and Is hoped that tuse in Of Books. will avail
themselves of m opportunity which seldomofsrs though
the medium of an auction Of procuring desirable psbea-
tlons.
) lotoc,mmsncd a, 10 O'clock, and TO c,naus from
day To day. until the entire stock is disposed a. Sale
positive and without reserve. Terms ut sale.
PHELPS & PERKINS.
May lit .9uetionssrs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

SANDS SARsAPARu.i.A. know Of no form 81 dis
srrepnsive disgusny to othars, dsoharK>
ing puStnles, aud soabbous complaints especially
where tbr rayage visible upon the exposed parts Of the
person Thousands bayc rid themselves OF these unpleasant
Developments o! diseased condition Of the blood by timely
nse Of
SANDS SARSAPARI1IAi
but theeae still thousands who disgursd BY them, and
whose health, temper and spirits affected by the ciroum
stance. To SUCH say, Try dis purifying preparation,
which will speedily cacc The physical d.eoloatinn from
councuanee and thus by fecncng you to yourselves
aud rendering You attractive instead OF repulsiva 10 ohss,
restore the pacdy Of your minds, removing at the
time both physical and mental irritation.
Prepared and sod by A. D. Sands, Druggists, 100 Fulton
street, New York.
sold also by David II Lyman, and by Druggists generally
throughout the United States
Price VI pen bottle. Sin bottles Tor ns dollars.
Ma, Fit %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
BALTIMORE MARKETS. MAY II.


BALTIMORE MARKETS, May II.
The Stock market still has upward tendency, pr
ces ranging per last report.
Flour---saes Of Howard st. continue 10 be made at
500 FIR Baltimore City Mills holders are asking
$500.
The flour market oday was firm. Sales in all of about
600 barrels Howard Street brands at s715; City mills
held al $7.75a$} corn meal $i15; ryo hur Sj,l2i.
Sales prime Pcnnsy lyania red wheat 81 10; Maryland
red. good prime. at 81 goa 81 so. Sales yellow
at 81 05 ior Pennsylvania, Maryland do 81 02 81 ,03 ;
aud white 80 81 oals 81 30 rye 81 a %.
----------------
Correspondence lhs Baltimore American.
PnnApElrnrA. May II.
Cotton is very quiet al former quotations.
i our was held at SS-buyors offer nly h.75.
100 binds New Orleans Sugar sold at cents.
Good Pennsy lyanlan Wheat is worth ST. -.
yellow Corn 100 cents.
TLNPLiTE, SHEET IRON Sc. Sc.
a BONES TIN PLATE TX
X 1000 . American Sheet Iron
25 baskets Sweet Oil, superior,
$50 sacks salt,
100 bags Rio Coffee,
10 hhds \. o. and Porto Riro Sugar,
1 do Santa Cruz, very fine,
do prime Cadcras Moasse.
- bbls n. o. do do
so realms Wrapping Paper,
hid pure Winner strained Oil
3 tons Ground Plaster,
20 bbs llcrriugs,
Receiving per barge Est Patrick Henry and ocava for
sale low, CRENSILiW, BAGBN s CARTER.
May 17-Gtif
SE'RE.N'G SUPPLY.
MCDANIEL s. LEE receiving their Spring
w Supply of
Groceries, Liquors, Wines,
ID o Nj T. II G & o O ID S, & c. s c.
which the largest and best assorted they have offered
They solicit call from their friends and the public gencr
ally
p SWe will pay the highest market price, in cash
barter, for all kinds OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
PARTICULARLY for Whishey, Apple Brandy, Flour, Bacon,
Lard, Sc. Call and
May Its MCDANIEL. s. LEE.
lierrings, Shad, &C,
WE have in store and offer for sale, No Hcrrings and
w Shad, in whole and half barrels.
May Its MCDANIEL s. LEE.
on CONSIGNMENT.
40 good and fine stick Licorce,
80 do superior mass do
bbls. bleached solar Oh,
tierces Moasses,
Just recey ed in store, and will sold on accommodating
terms by
May Its McCCXKI.E * SIMPSON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17

S0 BIS. Family and superne Flour prime article, Tor
w sale by CRENSHAW, BAGBY * CARTER.
May i7-6t if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-17
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.

The following will 30 the political composition Of the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
FROM THE ARMY.

The Washington Union states that no
official dispatches have been received from
Gen. Scott, since the 9th of June last a
period of over four months. This delay is
truly extraordinary. The Union adds -
- Positive orders have ben forwarded to
Gen. Scott to disarm the Mexicans in all
parts of the country as far as practicable ;"
Gen. Patterson is TO command the forces
to keep up the line Of communications, be-
tween Vera Cruz and Mexico. lie must
even now have force ample for that put
pose, as reinforcements are constantly pour
ing into Vera Cruz.
The Union discredlts the report that
Gen. Taylor is about returning to the u.
States says he has given no notice of such
intention to the Department"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
Information W anted.

posed to be living 10 miles below Nauvoo, and
about miles from Warsaw, Hancock Co., Ill.
Her husband, John Degraw, was Mormon, and
was drowned in the Mississippi four or five years
since. The maiden name OF Mrs. II. Degra ",
was Rebecca Stafford. Since her husband S
death, her relatives have been able to hear moth
ing from her, notwihs landing they have written
to uer repeatedly. Her com lexion is dark, and
she has dark eyes,-a middle sized woman As
her connect ions are very anxious to know where
Mrs Degraw is. any person who can and and
will give the information desired, will have the
grateful thanks of the undersigned.
Address ELIAS SHUPE, Southport, W. r."
Nov. 10. IS47.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

FrighgM .Accidenf.-A letter from
Christiana, Norway relates, that on the
llth, between four and five in the afternoon,
the immense rock which hung over the vast
domain of Helsinggegrad, and which several
days before had split in many places, came
suddenly down, and covered an immense
space, crushing beneath its weight thirty
four dwelling and their inhabitants,
estimated at230 in number. Attempts were
Immediately made for their release; but
after laboring for week, when the letter
was written, only two bodies had been
reached-one of woman, and the other of
child about seven year old, both lifeless.-
Only thirteen inhabitants of the place esca-
ped this tremendous disaster, which has &C.
casioned loss of property estimated at
100000 francs Galignani.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
WINDOW SHADES.

w IL. KEITH would respectfully inform the
w cltizens of Southport and vicinity that he
has removed his PAINT Shoy TO ia Lake st,
over \. Bgelows. and directly Opposite l.. NJ
Boyce's Drug Store, where all kinds of Sign, Or
namental, and Fancy Painting, Carved PsiateI
and Guided Wood Letters at 10 cents to 81 80
each, furnished at The shortest notice, aud upon
as reasonable ter ms any other establish ment'
west OF New York.
BY the assistance Of Mr.. ]. ID. Beckw,h, who
has heeu extensively engaged in the manufacture
ing # Window Shades in New YORK city, he is
prepared To IKE, ute all kinds of
TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES,
Il supply of which will be kept constantly on hand.
at prices varying from 81 to $50 per pair. All
persons visiting the city requested 10 call and
examine specimens.
Also, Military and Civic Banners, Screens and
Portraits painted 20 order.
Accordons runed and repaired.
Chicago June 30, lS47-ly5ltnl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

0Gfci@ Dispatches from Gen. Pierce
We received this morning the despatch Of
Gen. Pierce, of New Hampshire, (under
date of August 3D. detailing the action of
his brigade in the battles of Contreras and
ChurubuscO. lie thus aliudes to the la
mcntcd SON Of the territory:
Among the brave officers of my brigade
who fell mortally wounded upon the field,
! lament 10 mention Captain Augustus
QaarIes, Of company f.; 1t. Goodloe, of
company b.; and 1t. Goodman, Of compa-
ny f.; all ofthe 18Th Infantry.
Maj. +. d. Mills, Of the 18th Infantry,
after having behaved in the most gallant
manner throughout the action, near to its
close followed in pursuit Of the foe, since
which time he has not been heard from, and
great fears are entertained for his safety"