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1~TD Kendall gives the following
account of the disposition OF that din
ner captured in Santa Annals carriage.
We suspect, from the names given,
that two Wolverines had the honor OF
feeding upon the sumptuous fare ofthe
great passed.
al informed you the other day that
had story to tell of Santa Anna and
his travelling carriage. In his great
haste to leave it. he went off without
taking any of his efiects--a small wri-
ting case only was found broken open,
for he had no time to unlock it, from
which he had evidently taken few
papers Of great Importance: but the
mjority Of his ehects--his silver plate
his papers, his mouey--all were in
condition. Two of our officers enter
ed the coach, and what did they find
after rummaging about, but most ex.
cellent dinner, together with deliciou:
wine and some highly faovred cigars
To say they did not sit themselves
comfortably down on his richly orna-
mented seats, partake of his sumptu-
Gus dinner, wash it down with bis de-
licious wine, and finish it oil with his
highly favored cigars, would be de-
parting farther from the truth than ]
care about doing just now. The names
Of the officers were captains Williams
and McKinstry, and the dinner was a
perfect windfaIl after a hard morning 5
work without eating, and with slim
prospects ahead for food.
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LANCASTER SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1s47

value of gold and silver exported was
SIS, 100000, exclusive of what was
Struggled out of the country to avoid
the export duty of six per cent, and
which it is supposed could not have
been less than three millions more
Gold mines are rare in Mexico; the
only ones known are those near Oaxa-
ca, gold being found in combustion
with silver. Three pennyweigh,s OF
gold to a mark Of silver is the largest
amount obtained of the more precious
metal from the combination ore, and
this from the mines Of Guansjnato only.
When the amount Of gold in these
ores is small, it is not separated from
the silver, as the result of the process
is not equal to the cost.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-03

The Women of Merico Captain
Hughes, of the Typographical Engi
neers, furnishes this brief sketch of the
women of Mexico. The outline is
certainly an agreeable one:
"The women are rather under what
we regard as the medium size, slight
in figure, we'll formed and graceful;
and while few are beautiful, many of
them while young are good looking
and agreeable. Their hands and feet
are small, with we'll turned ankles
They have generally white teeth, good
mouths, magnificent black eyes, and
glossy black hair. in the dressing of
which they daily bestow much pains.
They appear to be amiable and kind
hearted, and are said to make good
wives and mothers. They are clearly
in their habits, for most of the towns
and haciendas being situated on run
ming streams, they have every advan-
tage for bathing, of which they avail
themselves without much superfous
clothing.
Their usual dress consists Of thin
slippers, without stockings, a cloth
petticoat, usually red, and a chemise,
which exposes more of the person than
is, in most countries, considered to be
consistent with due regard to modesty ;
but this is the custom of the country,
and am not disposed to criticise it.
With rosary around the neck, and
gold earrings, and you have the fe-
male costume complete. When they
60 abroad, the 'rebosa' is generally
worn by all Mexican women, its quail
ity depending on the condition of the
wearer. To their ordinary domestic
duties they add the weaving of rebosss
and robes. The latter is worn by
them, as an outer covering, and is lit
orally "a bed by night, garment all
the day Many of them are of fine
texture and Of great beauty Of figure
and color Their prices vary from So
to SIS and even 500. Many Of the
better class Of females are well educa-
ted and accomplished ladies. who
would grace the saloons Of the most
polished capitals
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Beautiful .7nsper. What won-
derful questions children often ask.
and what equally wonderful answers
do they sometimes give? What eau
be more touching than The following
Ianecdote which we find in the N. y.
Organ'
"A friend of ours while DR. essing 4
very young child, few days ago said
in rather an impatient tonc-"You
are such lump ola shape, il is impos-
sible to make anything fit you" The
lips of the child quivered, and looking
UP, it said in deprccating tone
"God made me- Our friend was re-
buked, and the little slump" was kiss.
cd dozen times"
"God made mel" Had the wise men
of the world pondcred on fitting an
swer TO such careless remark. for a
century, they could not have found a
better than flowed naturally and spons
ianeously from the wounded heart of
the child. "God made me mother, /,
lis not my fault that | am what you
seem not to like such little iutap;
God made mel" Blessings on thy
innocent heart, sweet child, -."of such
are the kingdom of heaven. ~. $.
Post.
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MUSTANG.

La,oiess Doings.-A letter from
Goochland county, Virginia, gives an
account OF most disgraceful and law
less proceeding, on the part oil mob
which assembled 10 witness the cxecu-
ton of two negroes who had been SEN
fenced to be hung on the 18th ultimo
The court had ordered that the execu-
ton should be private, and preparations
had been made accordingly; but, "hen
the day arrived, crowd of eight or
nine hundred persons assembled atthe
courthouse, and demanded that the
negroes should be hung publicly. The
TAILOR and police officers demonstrated
with them, but were told that if their
demand was not complied with they
would pull the Jail down. Resistance
being useless. the jail-yard was open
ed TO the mob, who rushed in en- n1asse,
dug up the gllIows from where the
authorities had erected it, carried il
out OF the yard, planted it where il
best suited themselves, and compelled
the officers to hang the criminals there.
Wretchedly depraved, indeed, must
be the moral taste and feeling which
can find enjoyment and pleasure IN
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-03

n Fieet.--The steamer Williams
burgh, belonging to Schuyler s. Co.'S
line, arrived here yesterday afternoon
with twenty-sevcn boats ia tow, most
OF them heavily laden with merchan-
die for this city and the west. We
are informed that This is the largest
number Of boats ever towed up the
North River at any time by one steam
boat. They presented, as they came
up the river, quite formidable az
pearance. Albany Jour.
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From Mexico.
APA, Mexico, May, %, 1917.

SaLAFAs ihSAitos way, So Aof1'
Eds. Delta.-The army moved out
three miles last evening and tins morn
ing Gen. Twiggs moved with his col
umn for Peroie and Puehla. Gen.
Scott did not leave town until this
morning--also the Commissary and
Quartcrmaster's Departments.
Since my last, we have received
positive intelligence that Santa Anna
has left San Martins The spies dog
ged his steps almost to the city Of
Mexico, whittier he has gone. The
! Mexicans at Pucbla state that the
Mexican General has gone TO the city
with the view of raising men and sup
plies for the purpose of driving our
troops out of Puebla before Gen. Scott
and Gen. Twiggs will arrive with the
additional troops. This the Mexicans
will find much easier talked of than
done.
The news from Puebla states that
there is no doubt of the election of
Herrera for President, and that there
was very strong expression of pub
lie opinion against Santa Anna; that
pronunciamento had been, or was n
bout to be issued, declaring against
him. Another revolution in public
affairs was daily looked for--guns
had been fired, which was considered
the signal of an event about to trans
pire.
The stage was robbed on the Goth,
between Pcrote and Puebla mo A
mericans in it. An abundance Of sup.
plies have been found at Puebla, and
the inhabitants are disposed to supply
our troops with whatever necessaries
they have, but have been prevented
by the guerrillas from bringing them
in. A large mounted force is highly
necessary mt this time, to keep these
fellows in check, and prevent them
from interfering with the inhabitants
who are anxious to sell US their pro-
ducts.
Mr.. Trist continues on with the ar
my. / do not believe he has yet en-
tered upon the discharge of the dplo-
matte functions with which he is char.
ged by the government. Whether
General Scott is to carry the sword,
and Mr.. Trist the olve-branch--or
whether General Scott is TO carry both
lis a subject for further consideration,
and a fruitful theme for newspaper ed
tors. "Sands form the mountain,
minutes make the year"
The Court Martial which has been
sitting for several days trying the case
of Capt. Kerr Of the Dragons, has
honorably acquitted him of all the
charges and specifications brought a-
gainst him, and he has returned to d.
ty.
Gen. p. +. Smith has so far recov-
cred, as to be able TO march with the
column last evening.
In the course of few minutes, ne
cessity compels me, with regret, to bid
adieu to the quiet and peaceful city
of JaIaps and its vicinity-to its green
and verdant fields Its grand scenery
its blooming flowers and delicious
fruits--its transparent. inyigorating air
and refreshing showers Its good liv-
ing and handsome women. Tonight
expect, with good luck, TO be in Pc
role, from whence you will hear from
me. Yours,
MUSTANG.
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Wlttu Rennrtee.-aMu Lenr. what

WiHy Reparfee.-"My dear, what
shall we have for dinner, to-day"
"Onc of your smiles" replied tn
husband; 81 can dine on that any day.
"But | can't" said the wife.
"Then take this" said he, givin
her kiss, and departed for his ofiice
lie returned TO dinner
"This steak is excellent" said e..
"what did you poy for III"
"What you gave me this morning.!
said she.
"Yod did," said he; s'then you shall
have market money in future"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-03

The Mines Of Merico.-We see it
stated that the number of mines IN
Mexico already known is between
three and four thousand. The largest
yield in any one year was $685.
SOC, in 1906; and for some years pre-
yious to 1910, the avsrage annual
yie.d was 25,o0o,o00. From official
returns, it appears that in lS42 the
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Peaor5obb pBeooo,eooo -

Remarkable Phenomenon. - Tie
most remarkable phenomenon that we
ever heard Of, is now TO be seen ut Dr..
Chapman's, corner Of Court and Vine
streets, in this city. II consists of two
young pigs. having the heads Of ele-
plants. The proboscis, mouth, teeth,
ears. eyes and so far as we have been
able to Judge from superficial exama
ination, the head perfectly formed of
an elephant In one case, the probos-
els is thrown over and back Of the
head, in the position We sometimes
see the elephant hold il, In the 9TH
er it hangs over the mouth. The eyes
of one are in the@uslal place for the
elephants, whilst in the other they
are situated near the centre OF the
forehead, not unlike the hippopotamus.
The skin Of one OF these prodigies has
hair like a hog; the other precisely
like an elephant. Their history is,
that the menagefie was passing the
neighbothood, and the animals were
turned in the field where the sow was,
to feed--an elephant being Of the
number, they are The result. We hope
some OF our scienttis Swans will cx-
anime these euriosiiics and report the
result to the public. We believe
doubts have been entertained of the
possibility Of such an occurrence; if so,
they exist no longer.-CinCinnati Sig
nal.
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SO revolving a spectacle; and il is not
to be wondered at that such dispose
ton should be associated with a pro-
Ipensensity for the grosstst outrages on
law and order. Norfolk Herald.
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T Accounts from Brazil say Il
the Emperor disapproves The condu
Of his Minister at Washington, IN
ranging the difficulties between NJ
Wise and the Brazilian Governmeaf
and that the Minister will be recalled.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-03

or The Irish papers are filled will
accounts Of the mortality and distrt
produced in that country by the iamins
and disease. According to some eai-
culations, the population has already
diminished to the extent of nearly tAo
million, from deaths and emigration.
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Up Men are made in the image OF
God; gentlemen are manufactured by
tailors, BARRIERS and boot blacks.
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parcel OF this curious substance has been left with
us by Dr. a. d. Chaioner, OF Philadelphia which is beau
hiul IN Ills appearance, tears with harsh sound and ear
be hammered On an anvil without exploding by the per
cussion One grain and hail. by weight, is equal to
three grams, by weight, of ordinary gunpowder The
following process has been found by Dr. Chaoner and
kindly furnished us by that gentleman. Take of strong
Tuning nitric acid (niir6sonfic Of Barzeus) tuo parts
by measure and part by OF strong suphurie
acid (oil Of vrol) and mix the acids together in wide
or open vessel IN OF air TO escape the nosome
and irritating vaPors given off Then place some clean cot
ton Tree from grease, and picked into small ocks in
another glass vessel and pour upon the cotton the mixed
acids stirring with glass rod quickly TO prevent the mass
from becoming gelanous. Then place the cotton under
stream OF clean water and wash it well until no acid
remains as viii be evident from the taste, and by the use
OF itmus paper. Place the of wet cotton between
two glass ales press out the water and then dry care
fully.
If these precautions used the gun-coton will be
found to be highly explosive on the application of fire
but not by percussion. The nature Of the chemical COM
pound formed, has not been yet satisfactorily determined
Some chemists think the cotton plays the part of base
but others, that il probably acts ertim quid, b,
the doctrine OF presence For, with the exception OF the
cotton becoming tougher in texture and harsher it
degoes no visible change. The cotton of course fur
nshes the combustble part of the composition, Ike the
charcoal and sulphur OF gunpowder-whie he acids
supply the oxygen, corresponding to the nitre in gun
powder.
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Dep.rturc OF yirginia Troops.

-Four companies Of the Virginia regment-namely,
Capts. Scott J. Archer, Harper, and Bankhead's,-
:" May Flower" Capt. Hitchcock, for the seat of war
the whole under the command OF Lieut. Col. Randolph
Other companies will be ready to embark in few days
ir tire " Victory" Good names, both OF them.
The May Flower has 1913 officers and on board,
and all very comfortably fixed, The Victory" is new
vessel and has fine accommodations ion $50 men The
had himself inspected them) are wide, and will Cdnain
two men each, and all board very much pleased
They have forty days ratons on board and double
by be on the banks OF the Rio Grande where they will
have ample opportunity for drill to qualify h 9 for the
blows are likely to fall the thickes and heaviest
From the efforts made for their ample equipment, we
have no doubt tic Virginia regiment will present an ap-
pearance and bearing alike honorable to themselves the
service, and the country. = ,fa
Richmond Republican Of yesterday.
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Richmond Theatre.

We perceive by the following, from the Richmond
Enquirer" that Mr.. Marshall the cnterprisng lessee OF
the Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia and Holiday
street theatre Baere about to open the theatre at
Richmond Virginia We are fully satisfied that the cit-
zens Of Richmond could have no better caterer in the
way OF heatrcals than Mr. Marshall. The Enquirer
says!
The theatre fas -en put in complete order with the
benches in boxes and PIX supplied with backs, magni-
fcent drop curtain new and be;t,H scenery, and the
stage greatly enlarged In word, i- tltst i is OF
the comfortable theatres ID ne Union
il most probable that Mr. and Mrs. Kean, Madame A-
gtsa; the yiennoise Dancing Children Mr. Collins, &c,
will follow fer the Richmond stage, and delight
asonsh and instruct tSr fehystzeps The season WILL
we predict, be brief but bri!latit oiie'
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ARGENTINE AFFMRs.-Our correspondent at Buenos
Ayres gives us later accounts from the Plata Files of
the British Packet and Argentine News to the gath Octo-
Der have come to hand The Packet contains all the
correspondence between Mr. Hood and General Rosas,
Confirming previous advces of the character of the nego
tation General Rosas promptly accepted the terms OF
peace drawn up by the cabinets of France and England
and the treaty would have been ratified at once had not
the nrgues of the French and their designs upon Mon
tevideo nterfered But It'll yet doubtful whether the
English were not party TO the French intrigue and our
poin We see by our English papers of last month that
Mr. Vaudeville about to sail for Bnenos Ayres,
Rosas We believe Mr. M represented the British gov
eminent some years ago at Buenos Ayres, and If we are
not mistaken he opposed the recent intervention.
NV New York Sun.
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The fooung is he paragraph of the Geaerot Regulations
for tho army established The Isl Of Much, 1875, referred
10 ADORE
1850 Private letters reports relative to military
marches and operations, frequently mchievous in de-
sipn and always d,raceu to the army They there
fore strictly forbidden; and any officer found guilty oil
making such report for pubeaion without special per
mission or placing the writing beyond his control so
that finds its way the press, within one monh ae5 %
,, nation Of the camna;yn 10 which it relates shall be
disms scd from the service" BY orders
ftft. w G.. FREEMAN
Assistant Ajutsnt General.
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ns-MAsONIC.-The Grand Lodge of the District OF Co
lumbin will make grand visitation to National Lodge
No ~ Mt the Masonic Hall, of 10th and streets
ON Monday evening next " o'clock An address may be
sxpected from the M. w. Grand Master, b. b. French
Tie officers and members of the Grand Lodge are request
ed 10 attend BY order of the NJ w. Gadd Master,
IL. G. WILLIAMS, Grand secretary.
By order of the w Master of National Louee So iH' "o
craft generally are fully invited TO niena
Jan. Z-3 CHARLES IL. rnniSS'' A"p'
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The Senate, to-day, after the disposal OF the morning
business was engaged in the discussion of the amend
mcnt to the army bill providing for grants of bounty land
TO the commissioned officers and soldiers serving in
Mexico The amendment amended, on motion of
Mr. Simmons, to give those entitled to the land the
opon to receive warrant for it treasury scrip for
money in lieu of it, Pending further amendment sub
mited by Mr. Hannegan, the Senate adjourned.
The House passed the naval Appropriation bill
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


NEw YORK, JAM q. ls1
Twas in hopes that there mistake in the
by telegraph, yesterday that the volunteers bin had passed
the House Albany but this mornings mail confirms Il.
II had % voes-us the number required by the
stution--a majority Of the wiSe number Of members
IFS. IL can hardly get through the Senate
The pew governorg general OF Canadatho Earl Of Elgn
has been received, say the papers, with appropriate on
ors la Boston lis tine place where they know how do
such things but would think the Athens Of America
would have recoies, from tbs vSry of Elgin which
has been embamed by ByTon's indignant muse i'm
mortal association with Vandal barbafcs tho glorious
relics Of Greek taste and genius. gsb~
The financial condition Of our State prison " Auburn
appears to be very good. 1stt
The earnings the prisoners Rsca year have been
$780, 1896 S. which should be added 500 days work
repairs, S250makng total of 8Sgs re g. The sxpsndi-
for all objects have been S6176 o. thus Leaving
balance of earnings Of 379s H. The daily average
ngs of each man. including VISITORS fo, - 40 eenss;
or excluding visitors fees 22i cents Tho sly average
expense for each man is2la The total receipts II tho
institution for tc ycrr 8l2 ~, and the cash
hand at the commencontefH Of the year 07aD a. AAor
deductng the expenditures there balance on hand on
the LIST of October 1885, of $17,79s o. What is sl moro
interesting and satisfactory tho system OF ocvemuent
mild and Ar, and exhibits great Improvements ~
old slausl,er-house style Of correction. IeftA
The Home journal Says "a a4el - asNei'E
Virginia is beginning feel the xcomd tide of ssuls-
a eo.npsny Of about thirteen, chisay Harngson
IN ceany rH o aSoa aSSS
e 60, SON ,, s and i Jersey fashion The
4 very largs imlgfssion 2 Virginia from Nav !rsey.
Pennsylvania and other Suites, IA goif Under
poughs and spades Of these northern farmers the worn-oue
lands of Old Virgina beginning blossom Nike thc
rose" f'f tNHs al 8y1.s tftG.
To all such immigrants Old Virginia will hold the
hand of warmest welcome and 'clear tse kitchen" for
a bouneous hospitality.
Cedant toge! The Iadiarubber controversy IL
| settled! Goodyear and Day have terminated tho way
which they have long waged against each other and
announce amicaby, in joint advertisement, this mo-
mentons fact must be that the millennium is approach
ing when 1.-THE lion and the lamb thus lie down together"
There have been chosen the Maine House OF Repre-
entaves "a democrats and ~ wigs At the last trial four
districts failed to elect and has not been heard from
Emigrans continue to pour in from the famine
wasted countries of Europe many them poor mise
rable, and wretched fill the preudiced heart
with sympathy for their lot The great of
almshouse department taxed beyond bearing and
be exhausted, if this continues
As in life, it is short transition from misery to luxury in
these letters The of opera house is revived.
and il is said that the subscription recently started for the
erection ofone is completed and that fine building will
be erected and ready for occupation next winter ZED
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BosroN. Jan. u. 1917.

BOSTON, Jan. y, IS47.
Hon. Caleb Gushing received his commission to-day
from Governor Briggs, commander of the Massachu-
sets regiment and will resign his seat in the Legislature
Tomorrow Fletcher Webster spoke to-day in favor OF
the resolution granting $4,000 for the volunteers.
TNetp York Sun.
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fed for their advances and the public officers for the re-
henchment OF their salaries, fees, pensions, &c. &c
5. The law Of the 10th of November last, imposing
forced loan OF two millions of dollars, to be repealed
Appended to the report number of tables from
which appears that the principal ordinary sources of
revenue, and amounts relied for the ensuing year. are
as follows:
Tobacco revenue 81 ,613,397
Tax consumption Of foreign produce 1,56e,oi7
Four per cent. on coin imported 9Sl $50
Export duties 666, 1902
Duties on mining, working, and assaying the
precious metals 4l0,93S
Stamped paper 2le,067
Post Offices 15i,l91
Direct contributions l0o,2S6
Lotteries los 800
Contingent of the States, by the law of Sep
TENDER II 1916 l,Oll,ooo
Retrenchment in salaries, fees, pensions, &c.
under the general government 4so,l43
Retrenchment in salaries, fees pensions, SC,
under the State governments 4so,l43
All other sources S03,053
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A LBuMs OF every Size, I'm rAeh hendsm9s - wsn -
"A copies of a cheaper description, embclilshcd WIN
aai ,,s,,,tions plain and colored, in every variety
Of style large supply this day opened By r.vrop
Jan %