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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-08-05

A RApE SPECULATION IN PORK. Some
time in May last, q man OF small means pu'
sufficient credit to obtain money from me
bank set cut from Hartford i'll the land OF
steady habits, for the West To him the com
mon avenues Of business had lost their attrhc-
tons, and he determined to make a bold push
towards fortune by a speculation III Pofh'-
Passing through Albany, Rochester and but
falo without being able to suit himself with a
bargain, he at length arrived at our own iair
city of Cleveland, just Mt tune when the
Specializing mania ruled highest. stopping
III one of our large hotcls,h stralghtway com
menced looking about FOR favorable oppor-
tunity to invest his cash Success dld not
seem to wait on effort, and several days pass
ed without his being able to find the object
of his search. Luckily, however, as he was on
the point of abandoning his efforts, stran-
ger approached him, il the reading room Oh
his hotel, and after sundry reflections upon
the probable tendency Of tie pork market
upwards, kindly offered, as favor OF course!
to sell a lot Of 400 barrels, which constituted
his stock of the article. Without seeing the
pork, or making very much inquiry IN regard
TO his new acquaintance, our vGrdant Yankee
made the purchase-paid down $4,000, gave
his note for $500 more, and look contract
for the delivery Of pork at Albany on the lSt
of July.
Rejoiced at the good bargain, he then re-
turned to his home in the East. According
to general expectation, the first of July came
around, but so did not the pork. Yam was
every effort to get intelligence OF 1t, or the
man who sold it. Considering the cTeum
stances connected with the operation ana OBJ
serving tie pronencss of men to " believe
lie" our buyer Of pork finally allowed Ms
opinion to hormonizc with thai Of his friends
came to the conclusion that he had been
" done brown" lie has since been in oul
town searching for his man; bHt up to the
present time has got no clue Of his wherea
bouts. The name by which the seller chose
to designate himself was L. S. Otis,-C9ere
| land { Ohio) Herald.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-08-05

NHEATHERS Constantly on hand for sale
IL ot HIGGINS
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-08-05

EpREMlUM GRAIN CRADLES superb
or article at HIGGINS
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-01
Rockford Property for Sale.

nESIROUS 10 locate more convenient
- 10 my business. will sell NV pronprly
IN the town of Rockford, Coosa county,
Alabama. including all NV building improve.
ments, with 400 eres of land atlaebed-l5o
of which are cleared and under rood fences.
Upoa the premises are large and comfort
able dwelling, and row of seven very
pleasant cabin rooms detached, and suita-
Bile for families. Attached to main building
is dining room GO fee, bong with LARGE and
comm odious kitchen and pantry n,I a d., n
Smoke house and oil other necessary bnilJ.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-01
Ho1ise and Lot for sale.

DY virtue of an order Of the Orphan
-Eb Court of Autauga county. | will, as
The Administrator OF the Estate Of Mrs.
Eliza Harvey, deceased, on the Second
Monday in July next, at the Bridge in
West Wetumrka, sell TO the highest bidder
on a credit until the. first dav of January
next, The House nd'Lot, in and on which
said deceased resided al the time of her
death, situated N West Wemmpka, Ala
bama, and described in deed from Hardy
Harris and wife TO said Eliza Harvey, as
part of original Lot Number 100 TO wit.
beginning at point on the east side of said
Lot and in the centre thereof running
North 2S3 feet TO that part of said Lot
conveyed 10 Henry Harper, thence west TO
the back line Of said Lot. thence south with
the line supposed 10 the centre Of said Lot,
thence east 10 The beginning supposed 295
feet north and south and 1872 east and wesl.
Titles are supposed TO be good, such only
as deceased had at the t,ue of her death
will be conveyed TO purchasers. Note with
approved security will be required FOR the
purchase money. Examin lhe Lot and
premises before day of sale.
JAMES OLEpPER, Jr., Exofficio
ad'mr. cf Est of Eliza Harvey. decd.
Kingston, May 81, iS47. q ids
pr!nters fee $l2
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G UGH as hate never been seen in any
~ store in the southern country. and
which have been expressly imported by my
self for this market, aud can undersell
any other store in The whole county, by
fifty per cent! Ii my city aud country
friends will favor me with call, will con-
vince them that my offers are not mere as
serions, but that | possess the means Of
fulfilling what say; and having purchased
my goods on the must fave rahle terms. with
cash in hand, am determined to ellrheap-
er than any other store IN the void !! My
stock Of ready made clothing is one of the
best selected that has ever cone to this
market, and were manufactured expressly
to order-consisting of
Palta Alto Coats, Saltillo Pants, Monpe-
rier Vests, Hem-stitchec Doa Juan Shirts,
Elastic Drawers, Spring Ever Elastic Sus-
penders, Cravats al a Vlron, yiana Pocket
Handkerchiefs, De Ora Hats oil the Island
OF Panama, Tip Top Beaver Hats, Pala
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our gallant navy has given its efficient
aid in these successes, andsnow guards
and bloekades every important port OF
the euemy's extensive coast.
VIVA. has accomplished all this Has
this been the work OF imbeeiii'y, Of
weakness, ignorance and incompeiency!
The first year of the war is not over,
and yet victory after victory has been
achieved wherever our armies have met
the euemy; town after town, city after
city, province after province, has been
conquered and held; the glorious stars
and stripes how wave tfiumphanlly over
every important port of Mexico; an
extent Of territory two thirds as large
az thirty States Of the Uriop, has been
wresled from the enemy and is now held
in quiet possession and still our troops
are marching on from conquest TO con-
quest and fiom uiuin2h TO triumph
Is all this evidence of imheclllly 10
those who planned, ordered and fur.
nished the neans for lis accomplish.
ment2 And let il be borne in mind thai
all this has been done against The most
sioiCiit3 uetGfmlHeu anu uHSCiupulOuS
opposition of great party al home,
which has not ceased for day to put
forth all its efforts to embarrass the gov
Mnment, cripple IFS resources. paralyze
It's efforts, and TO give +" aid and comforln
TO The enemy. Yet in the midst Of all
this. our government has sustained the
credit and advanced the interest and
kept bright the honor of The county.
Still federal Mexican sympalhzers
charge the administration with a lack
Of energy and ability! Their friends IN
Me1'co do mol erptess that opinion, We
dare say ; they have feh the effects Of
the vigor and activity OF our govern.
ment, and have no reason for doubt on
that point.
In view of this whole matter, we unS
hesltatlngly declare our belief that no
administration in this country, no gov
eminent in the world, under similar chs
cumstances, ever exhibited greater en-,
ergy, vigor. ability, and patriotism, than
have characterized the administration of
President Polk in the management OF
ihr Mexican war.
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left behind were perfectly safe, and soon
afterwards reached this city, where he
has been detained, although it was his
expectation that he would have return,
ed the next morning Norlhing further
was heard from the men until Thursday
morning, when news reached here. in ,
forming us that large party of Mexi-
cans had attacked and literally cut them
to pieces, in most shocking manner
One o. them was killed on The spot, and
five others mulilated in such manner
as TO strike one with horror at the sight
Means Of Transportation were furnished
and the survivors brought to the city as
soon Gs possible. One of the number.
however, died on Thursday night, and
two others were reported last evening,
by the surgeons, as unable TO survive
their wounds during the night. The
hand of one was cut off above the wrist;
the abdomen Of another was cut in such
a manner as TO allow his bowels TO pro
trude. Another has veral sabre cuts
on his head, penetrating the skull, and
the arms and bodies of others are hacks
ed and manglee so as to render the des-
cription almost Incredible. Captain
Walker left this city on Thursday morn
ing, accompanied by his mounted Rifle
men, in search Of the murderers, and en-
countered a large body of Mexicans,
whom he attacked. and succeeded in
killing four. AS yet we believe there
has not been anything received of pos
tive nature in regard 10 the number kill
I'd. However much tins kind of war.
fare is TO be deprecated by US, we can
see no other alternative than 10 fight
them in their own way, if they Will not
fight US fairly. We still trust that some
measure Will be discovered by which
this cowardly system of butchery may
be obviated, and when American blood
must flow, it may be in open and honor.
able combat--the enemy in front instead
OF sneaking behind the back.
A leiterln the Picayune. dated Jalapa,
May 81, says: We have no farther news
from the city of Mexico, yet an ntelli,
gent Spaniard inforas m. that the most
unparalleled distress prevails among all
the poorer classes there. All the en-
ployees OF the government-lhe seoreta.
ries, clerks, and all who depended upon
their salaries for support--are literally
starving They have received DO pay
for months. and are fairly obliged TO beg
the food with which 10 maintain life -
Gannt distress stalks through every
street and thoroughfare, and even the
better disposed are compelled to steal or
call upon charity to save them from star
valion."
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Late from Vera Cruz.

The schooner Wing, at New Orleans
briggs advices frcm Vera Cruz to the
18th inst.
There is no later news from the army
OF Gen. Scott. The Vera Cruz Flag of
the 18th states that letter had been re-
ceived there in which il was said that
the army would move within day or
two for Puebla, and thence as speedily
as possible for the capital. The Flag
thinks however, that the army will re-
main there for some time, probably till
autumn. The Flag complains of the
heat of Vera Cruz. Nothing is mention
sd of the vomito.
From The Flag OF the 18th the follow,
;ng is copied s
MEXICAN BUTcHERy.-Ohe ofthose
bloody and brutal acts which seem to
be characteristic of the lower order OF
the Mexican people, was committed at
Santa Fe, sbout eight or nine miles from
this city, on Wednesday, night last. 4,
appears that detachment OF seyenty
odd Dragons belonging to the command
of Col. Harvey, lpii JaIapa some days
since in .command of Lieut.. Hill, with
the intention OF visiting this city to pro
cure further supply Of horses, on arri
wing at Santa Fe nine Of The men We're
left behind ia consequence Of illness
on their part, and the fatigue Of their
Lieut.. Hill and bis commmand con-.
iipued Oh, feeling that those who were
{ -4s-
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-01
JEW DAViD'S or HEBREW
PLASTER.

We do solemnly believe that if The He
brew Plaste. were ised in the beginning Of
cough, thousands of lives would be saved,
who otherwise might die with consump-
ton. Thsplaster is the only article that
will remove the swellings abou. the neck
and other parts OF the system, called the
Kings Evil, or Scrolulous Tumors. Il has
cured Rheumatism when ihe patient has
used crutches for years. All those whoare
troubled in this way are advised to try III.
Also, those who are troubled with pain in
the back, side OF breast, have been relieved
iii every instance. 1t has cured every dis
ease FOR which it is recommended. All
physicians use il indiscriminately, who
nave come to The knowledge Of il,
N- For sale BY
WM. D. COOPER.
W.sumehs.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-01
SPRING GdPaDHDSyy
Selected frons both French and american Markets
OF THE LATEST STYLE,

Alto Caps, High Heel French Elastic Po'.
ka Boots and French Caters, Slippers,
and Shoes &c Alameda y
Also, the most extern I've and extraordinary fan
cy. drcss and Lace goods, consisting of printed
Mnslins and Lawns Gros oder new style, punt
ed Orgaudy rich printed Jaconet muslins new de-
signs, embroidered Muslius the latest style Polka;
Swiss muslins, and Muslin Glnghaus. embrederi
ed muslin Robes very rich. embroidered Ginghame
and French Ginghams aud prints of the most
beautiful colors.
Thread Lace Of all styles Flora evpansue grass
Skirts, Sadlia Shaws, Graduated Searfs, Ia
bleau Aprons, Balznrine Manila Shawls, Neapol-
iran Silks Irish, OConnel Linens, Linen Lawn
Handlscrchiefs, Hall aud full Gipsey, Sonora, en-
broilered bonnets. Dcmest cs Of all kinds and
qualities Gold Watches. Chains, Pencil Cases.
Rings, Breast Pins, Seals, Spectacles, Razors.
Srops Of Chapman's make, and complete varie-
ty Sh field Cutlery, and thousand other ar
ticles, too numerous 10 mention I. ok out Tor
the great white Flag, and the cheapest store in
tile world
Wetirn,pka, March Is, 1s47.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-06-01
In Autauga County.
= = q :
LADIES, FAIR.

IPTHE Ladies of Wetumpka propose
giving F A r at the new brick Hotel
on Tuesday evening, the lst day of June
next, foi the relief Of the starving people Of
Ireland. The aid of all persons living with
in convenient distance of W etumpka is
most respectfully solicited, and we hope
The city of Monts emery and other towns on
The river will send large representation.
There has been, during the season. many
pleasure parties on the boats 10 our city, and
we would be glad TO see one on the LIST day
Of June next, when the objects both of
pleasure and benevolence could be effected
at the same time. G
*."price OF admission $r 90 including
Supper.
Wetumpka, May IS, 1s47.
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MILL ROCKS.
Gheriff;s Office,

CoosA COUNTY.
Mt Office is hereby given that ALA.
In BAAiA MONEY only, will be re-
ceiyed 10 payment Of Executions. Other
funds will be received subject 70 the cus,o-
mary discounts.
J. H. WEAVER, shD. G. G
May ], ls47, 10 Il
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C0osn Slleriff,s sale.

C0OSn SnerlII's Shaea
" ILL be sold in front Of the Market
w House, in the Guy Of Wetumlka,
on the 3rd Monday in June next, within
the usual hours Of sale, Lots Nos and 6
in East Weiumpka, in Mller's Survey
Levied upon as the property Of Hani.i e.
Smith, to satisfy a a. ia. In my Office against
said Mrs. Smith.
May II, 1917. 10 II
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SPRINGS.

MGR. &MRS. JAMES GEORGE hav-
I'VE ing become the prorrietors OF this
fashionable resort, inform their friends and
the public that They will be prepared for the
reception Of Visitors by the 1st of June
No trouble or expense has been spared in
making every preparation necessary for the
comfort and convenience al invalids, as
well as the amusement OF the votaries oil
pleasure. 1t is The determination Of the
propfielors that the Hotel shall equal in
every respect, The best House in the State.
An e.rcelfent Band Of Music, composed
oil the well known Messrs. BAssErs, five
10 nuniber) will be in attendance during
the season These gentlemen will also
open ueH supplied Bar, Bowiing ,Sa-
loon, and q Billiard Room.
It is hardly necessary to add that these
Springs are easy OF access from Selma,
Montgomery and Welnmpka, being silua-
ted about sixty miles from each OF those
points, 10 the aidst Of the Hills Of Shelby
county.
TERMS,
Board per single month, S25
Board per month Tor the season, 20
No extra charges 4ciifbe made.
Reasonable deduction viii be made when
families wish board for the season.
For further information address
A. w. SPAIGHT, Chhaiobd.
May IS, 1S47.
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just Received.

just Received.
sDsp BALES Brown domestic from
~ / to Sd wide.
CQTTQNADES of every description,
LINEN Drills and Coatee Cheeks.
6 Crates common Teas. Do. Plates.
10 Dozen Pressed Tumblers.
"a ALSO,
400 Patterns new style Organdias Mdslins.
, boz. beautiful Barege Scarfs., .a.,.a
2 Doc. very rich and large Barege Shawls,
For sale low by HEARD & DUE.
NAV 25. 4sa. r- .+s..t-
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DR.. svyayne's compound syrtip Of
Wild llerrys


Dr.. swa yne's compound syrsip Of
~, Wild Cherrys
OF all the remedies Of the day, and they
are grea, variety, which profess TO be Of
great value 10 the human family, we hesitate
not TO pronounce DR.. Swayne's Compound
syrup of Wild Cherry as one of the great.
est discoveries Of modern science. Of all
the many compounds put forth for the cure
OF diseases which afiect human nature, not
one remedy could he named which has 10
so short space of time acquired such un-
bounded confidence with the public, and
has performed such miraculous cures; and
has merited and received so much eulogium
fom the faculty and others, as this justly
celebrated remedy.
BE CAREFUL OF YOUR COLDS.
Many people are very apt 10 consider a
cold but lrifliog matter, and think that "it
will go away eff Itself in few days." ard
they give themselves no trouble about it,
But to such we would say, "be careful OF
your colds" do not tamper with your cons
situations. Ifyou desire to live to a good
old age" use such remedies as will effect
an easy and permanent cure. DIR. Swayne's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry has
cured more Colds than any other medicine
offered for sale In this country. The certi-
dcates OF cures effected by this Invaluable
medicine, which the proprietor is daily
receiving, are Of the most gratifying cha
racter, ind tend 10 show It's sanative FRO
perlies and the high stand 1t holds in public
estimation.
nTThe only agents in Wetumpka, is
VIM. @. CoopER. Coster Cox. Montg-
emery, Ala: and Hoodley, Phelps & Co
New York. M
nTPrepa,ed, only by DIR. Swayne, cor
ner Of 9Th and Race street, Philadelphia.
March 5, ;947 A 1y
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TO TRAVELLERS.
STATE OF ALABAMA, !
Autauga County.

Srecia5 Orphans Court, Nay II, 1917.
rEyHlS day came E w AarJae. Admir-.
H. OF the Estate of Gilbert r. Gale,
deceased, and presents his account aud
vouchers Tor final settlement oil SAID Estate,
which are, by the Court, Ordered 10 be
fled, and ordered that Forty days Notice
be given thereof by advertisement in the
STATE GUARD. newspaper published in
Wetumpka, Ala, notifying all persons in
tcresled TO be and appear at Regular Or
phan's Court 10 be holden Tor said county
on the 4th Monday in June next, and show
cause il any they have why said final set
Element should not be made.
Copied from the Minutes
VIM. ~ THOMPSON, Jr. C'k.
May 25, 1917. 2l6t
Printers fee SIT
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LIVERY STABLE.

9xA vHNHE underse ned, grateful
C1HA-ws IA for pcs. favors, informs
MaA III the comr.dnity that be contin-
w Y11 ues t.e above business, in the
nas--s City Of Wetumpka--lnmedi-
ately below lie Fire Proof Ware House
where he is prepared to accommodate the
public with Buggies, and gentle Saddle and
Harness Horses, Upon the most reasonable
terms. BY strict attention &c business, he
hopes TO continue 10 share aportion d the
public patronage.
He will always be supplied with the best
provender the country afford and expert
enced and careful ostlcrs. 4.
r. E. HILL.
Jan llry 8, 1917. If
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" 7. w " " ~ ~
.SU MMER GOODS.
EHEARD s. DUE are now receiving
u H. aud opening, one Of the largest aad
most varied stock of ENGLISH French and
AMERICAN Staple aud Fancy
Dry Goods,
Ever of, red in this Market, embracng
almost every article il the above line oil
Goods. Also, a large assortment Of
Ready Made Clothing,
Hats, Fashionatfe Beaver and Moleskin
Panama, Leghorn and Palm Leal; Bon.
nets, Florence Braid, PAMELA, Coburgs
Straw. and other styles OF Ladies' and
Misses. Boots and Shoes. Gents. Super
Cali, Morocco, and Seal, Ladies Cali, Seal
and Leather Bootees and Shoes, do. Kid
Morocco, Calf, Buskins, Paris Ties, Slip
pers. and Polka Slippers. Misses and Chill.
drens' Shoes and Slippers, and most SD
perb LOT OF s.p
Ladies' Dress Goods.
Consisting in part of Ombrc Stripe
Zephyr and Polka Bareges; Printed Lawns
Muslin Ginehams Printed Jaconelts, etc
HARpwARE-A large and general assert.
mcnt.
CHEWING ToBAcco-A large assortment.
To all Of which we respectfully invite
the attention Of our friends and the Public
generally. The senior partner having spen
some several months in the Northern anc
Eastern n arkets, and having devoted hi;
best efforts in their selection, and having
purchased them principally for Cash; we
are prepared TO offer unusual inducements,
and feel well assured that al who may ia
vor US with call, will find our prices en-,
tirely satisfactory.
HEARD g. DUE.
WetumDka. Nav II lS47.
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EUST received
81 Crockery Ware
Pot Ware .=f
Rifle and Shot Guns
Domeslics
Drugs and Medicines
Factory Thread
Cutlery, etc. etc.
Aud FOR sale low, by
HEARD g. DUE.
Wetumpka, May IS, 1917.
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A. SUPERIOR article Of Extra LARn
N OH, for sale al the Drug Store of
w. b. COOPER.
Wctumpka, March 20.
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G. A N DID A T. T. S
In Coosa County.

rs We are authorized to announce the
name of
EECEaAgD RICHARDSON,
as a candidate 10 represent Coosa equity in
the Representative branch of the next LIE
gislature.
UWe are authorized TO announce the
name of
SAMUEL sPEG ENER,
as candidate TO represent Consa county in
the Representative branch of The State Lee
gslaluie.
rs-We are authorised TO announce
the name of
NEAJ. =. HI. KENDRsCR,
as candidate to represent Coosa coun-
ty in the Representative, branch OF the
next Leg stature.
EWe are authorised to announce
the name of
DANIEL CRAWFORD.
az candidate TO represent Coosa coun
~ in the Repre- sentative, branch Of the
next Legislature.
S5" We, number OF the citizens Of
Beat No. 2, OF the I'd Battalion, propose The
name of
DAvED w. BOHEMIAN,
as suitable person TO Represen; Coon
county in the next Legislature. Having
consulted Mr.. Bozeman on the subject, we
are authorized TO announce him as a candi-
date. MANY VOTERS.
: We are authorized 10 announce the
name of
w. WILKINS,
as Candidate to represent Coosa County
in the State Legislature, at the ensuing
election
We are authorised to Announce the
name of
SEABOEsN y. KIDD.
as candidate for the Office OF Tax Collec-
Tor for Coosa county, at the next August
election.
I5- We are authorised to announce the
name Of
GUY SMITH,
as candidate for the Office OF Tax Collec-
tor Of Coosa county, at the next August
election.
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A BALES superior sea Island . t1ikT-
Kings, Tor sale BY
June ]. HEARD C DUE
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1AA POUNDS MAeABoY SNUFF. for
lOO sale by HEARD & DUE.
June 1,1S47. aSsf,x
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II FOUR CASES, FASHION,
ABLE BEAVER HATS, res
IA ce'ved per Selma, and for sale
very low by HEARD & DUE.
June |, 1s47.