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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-10-15
NEW STORE.
South Side Market-Street. opposite tho
MARKET HOUSE.

South Side Market-Street. opposite tho
MARKET HOUSE.
THE subscribers are now opening their stock
of DRY GOODS and FAMILY GROCERIES,
which consists as follows:
Dry Goods. Collins and Simmons
Ss,tinets and kerseys Axes
Red and white Flannels Rim and stock Locks
MousIin deLanes Cupboard and trunk DO
Calicoes Checks Till and Chest do
Bed Tick and Apron Broad Axes
Ken lucky Jeans Drawing Knives
Bed andNegro Blankets Coopers' AIDES
Vestings, Shawls Do Crows and Vices
Apaccas hish Linen Doweiling Bits
Silk and cotton hdkfs. Shovel and 1ongs
Blcached and bro. Shir- Knives and Forks
ting Pocket Knives
Ginghams and Csmbrics Sad Irons, Hinges,
Hosiery, Comforts Ball braces. Trace chains
Gurnsey shirts Bellows, bed Cords
BIeu and bro"n Drill Coffee Mills. Nails
Linen and cotton Diaper Iron and Britannia spoons
groceries: Scrubbng brushes
Fulton market Beef Nkltewash do
Mess and prime Pork Shoe brushes + backing
No. l and Mackefel Rat and mouse traps
Brown and Loaf Sugar Match safes, Nests
Crush'd and pulV'd do. weights
Java, Rio, aud Laguira Brass Candlesticks
Coffee Wire covers.
Gunpowder, Hyson and Hand Saws.
Imperial Tea XEOzEOsCare.
Boxes and half boxes bro. Pots. Spiders, Ovens,
Soap, Skiiiets, Furnaces, Andi-
TallOW, Sperm and Ada. rons
mantine Candies 4 very superior Waite
Sup. Butter and CT eese Iron.
Lamp and Olive Oil Liquors.
Dried Beef and Tongues Cognac Brandy
Pickles, Olives, Capers. Port and Malaga Wine
Tomato and w alnut Cat Madeira i Malmsey do
sup y. Z. Rum and Brandy
Pepper Sauce, Ssrdines Do Whiskey.
Sap Sage and Pine APP Wood ware.
pie Cheese Cedar and painted Tubs
West India Preserves Painted and vanished
Prunes, Figs Raisins, keelcrs
Currants. Sultana Raj Sugar boxes, Knife boxes
sins. (without seed) Flour buckets
bbs and half Dbl. Flour Painted and vanished
Pepper, Spice Ginger, buckets
Cinnamon, Starch. In1i- Brass & Iron bound 90
go, Cloves, Mace, Nut Do do Dippers
megs. Tamarinds Towel Rollers, Rolling
VERY superior Tobacco Pins
Mrs. Mer's Scotch Butter prints, boot jacAs
HoInony Beans. Isnufr Muddlers and Potato
EE07'daUa4'e. masher;
Hatchets and Hammers Wood ladies and spoons
And we have great many articl that are toe
tedious 10 Incntion. but call aud examine for your
selves. PERRIN i HARTSFIELD.
October Is, lS47-[5-y
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WILMINGTON MARKET-Oct. IA

BdCON-The market for good Bacon
Hams is quite bare, and prices continue firm
al our highest figure; Middlings are abundant,
and sales dull at quotations Shoulders will
not command more than our highest figure :;
Hog round is now held, and sales made, at
103c. The market may be considered fairly
supplied with all qualities except Hams, and
good article sells very quick.
CORN--The receipts have been light du.
ring the week, but the stock on sale is sufi-
cient to meet present demands A small car
go Of Corn and Oats from Hyde county, re-
tailed from vessel during the week at 70c for
Corn, and IS for the Oats. We quote today
at 70 IS for prices from store, in quantities
10 suit purchasers. Meal is held at 80 $50
per bushel, at which sales have been made.
FLOUR.-Fayettevlle Flour is quoted at
IS Sc co.
HdY.-The market can only be considered
fairly supplied with Hay. Quotations with
out change.
L1RD--Continues scarces, and readily
commands our nlgheSt ngure.
LIME-We hear of no receipts since last
report.
NAV.aL STORES-About 5000 barrels
of Turpentine have arrived and been sold
since our last report. The price has not been
as huctuatlng ds the week previous, and sales
have been steady at So O5 a SO 10, closing to-
day at these rates. Spirits Turpentine we
hear OF sale Of 40 bbls this morning at ACC;
| but We do not feel warranted in raising oul
| figures from last weeks EQUATIONS Tar
Receipts are light. Sales have been made al
81 IS per bbl., 15c. lower than last report
| SdLT-No arrival since this day week
Store rates are looking up, and we quote al
~ soc. per bushel for Turks Island. Liv.
erpool Sack, (at retail,) ST so per sack
PEAS-The market has opened for Ground
Peas, and some small lots have been brought
to town and disposed of al ST Is per busheI.
| PORK-Northern barrel Pork has gone
down still lower. We quote to-day Tor Mess
SIC, and Prime at S1l S14 so.
RICE-Clean Rice continues firm at quota
tons. We hear of no sales of Rough Rice
TIKBER.-Sales to-day, OF one raft O.
mill timer, at IS IS, one at Sc IS, one at 81
/ at 81 SO, l at Sc so, 2 at So, and at S4,75
/ LUMBER -Rve-For last sales, see quo
tatiOns
SHINGLES--Dull at quotations.
We have made several corrections in ou
quotations OF articles in the Grocery line, anc
refer the reader to our table above for fail
criterion of prices.
FREiGHTS-Are not so brisk as for some
time back, but remain firm.
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G~We have been requested to state that
Mr.. VIM. D. Cooke, the Principal of the Deaf
and Dumb institute of North Carolina, will
with some of his pupils,) visit this place du-
ring the second week of November next, and
will give an exhibition at the Masonic Hall,
OF which due notice will be given. The object
of the friends of the Institution is to shew to
the citizens of our State how much can be
done for this unfortunate class of our race, and
to excite an interest upon the subject, which
may hereafter rebound to the credit of our
State. We understand that he will have
with him. Miss Lucy NORRIS, a mute from
our town, whose performances on a certain
occasion in the city of Raleigh, excited SO
much interest. We hope our citizens will
patronize the exhibition, and, by their kind
ness and hospitality to Mir. Cooke and his pu-
pills, evidence their good wishes for the pros
perity of the Institution.
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SEVERE SroRM.-The Washington Union
OF the Sth inst, says :-' This region of coun-
Try was VISITED last night with ID terrific storm,
causing considerable destruction of property,
and, we learn, loss of life The rain was ac-
eompanied at intervals by severe claps OF
thunder and flashes of lightning, and it Is said
that two persons were killed by the lightning
stroke on the Capitol Hill The railway cul-
verts on either side of the village of Bladens-
burg, in this vicinity, with portion of the
railway embankmcnt near it, have been wash
ed away, the water standing in the village
streets up to the second story OF the houses
The flood in and about Fredericksburg, Viz.
glnla' is said by telegraph to have been as Sc.
hous. In Georgetown, of this District, much
valuable property-four, wood, &c-has
been washed into the Potomac; and this morn.
ing, IN the attempt to rescue some portion OF
the floating mass, three men "a white person
and two negroes) are said to have been drown.
ed, The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is more
or less injured in Georgetown and above-,he
Injury at its terminus being principally conf
ned 10 the basin
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JAMES NJ REDMOND, Postmaster al a'ooio 10 Hse"
for this paper, for Edgecombe and Tie couh
ties Mr. R. will take pleasure IN receiving ne" SUP
.,ribers and racentinp for any moneys due in tina
section.
JOSEPH MASON, POSTS Buildings, corner of Hanover
and Beaver streets n V is our agent, for receiving
Advertisements that city, for publication in the Jour
ma, He will also receive subscribers for the same.
n3-Mr JAMES BURcHis our authorized a
gent to make collections due the /" Journal
office in this town and county.
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DIED..

In Onslow county, on the 9th of August, MIR.
Joseph French.
In Newben on the 3Oth ult.. jeremiah Brown,
Esq in the 66th year of his age.
In Arson county. 90 the LIST August, Mrs. Ma
~ Melton. in the Goth year OF her age.
At the New Orleans Barracks, OH the 9th ult,
Capt. Rober. Fenner. Assistant Commlssary. U.
5. A. aged "a years. He was native of Halifax
n c. and for the last 90 years resided near Court.
land, Ala.
In Fayetteville, on ahe 9Th inst, Mr. Cornell
Gus Robinson, aged IL,
On the 10th of August, near Tallahassee, Flori-
da, Mr.. Cornelious Graham, aged 80, native OF
Richmond county, n. C..
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COURT MARTIAL-The Washington Union
OF the 18th inst. says: " The following are the
members OF the court-martial which has been
instituted Tor the trial of Lieut.. Col. Fremont
OF Inc regiment OF mounted rifemen:
Brew Brig Gen. G. NJ. Brooke, Col 9Th Inf
co.. 5. Churchill, Inspector General.
Col. J. B. Crane, LIST Artillery.
Brew Col. M. NJ Payne, 4th Artillery.
Brew. It. Col. S. H. Long, Corps Ton Emo
Lieut.. Col. J. P. Taylor, Subsistence Dent
Lieut.. Col. R. E. DeRussy, Corps of Engs.
prev, It. Col. H. K. Craig. Ord. Dept.
aal' K L. Baker, Ordnance Dept
Sial J. D, Graham, Corps OF Top. Engs.
A''' K Dalcfc!d, Corps of Engineers.
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Horse of the deceased.


Officers and Soldiers of the Volunteers and
Militia Citizens connected with the mill
tary establishment of the post.
Other citizens OF the adjoining State, who are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral.
Officers are requested TO wear Grape on their
sword hits c. WHARTON,
1t Col. lst Drag Commanding.
In pursuance of the above order the remains
of Capt. John H. K Burgwin were inferred in
the solemn and imposing ceremony of the hon.
orS bestowed upon those who die in the ser
vice and cause of their country Deep and
affecting vas the grief of the friends OF the
deceased, who had enjoyed his friendship and
who appreciated his worth while living
Sincere and sad the tears shed over his grave;
and no less sincere and deep the sympathy
felt by all for the sorrow, grief and anguish
OF the venerable parent, who alone, OF all the
relatives of the deceased, accompanied the
earthly remains of his idoliZed son TO their
resting place.
1t is the purpose Of the father of Captain
BurgWIn TO have the remains of his son reno
we'd TO the family burying ground, Whining
ton n. c.
Farewell friend and brother, thy warfare is DER,
With the turmoils OF life and its thou done
The shrill call of battle shall thee no MOTE
To p. ace and 10 heaven, thy spirit is gone
We weep for thy loss-though our loss is thy gain.
And memory still mourns as she looks on the past,
AHd recalls recoec tons she'll ever retain.
OF friendship and love, that are severed at last
We weep for The brave. who so calamity led
His heroic band mid the wild storm of war,
And cheerd hem OIL DER the dying and dead,
While the uproar OF battle resounded afar
We mourn for the brave, who now suube1 In peace,
Whose name and whose worth love and friendship en-
shrines
With pious remembrance that never shall cease,
TIL the spirits tina, mourn, are united with thine
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REMOVAL.

The " Journal" printing Office has been removed &c
the second story Of the building in which it has here
tofore been carried on Entrance on Princess street
opposite the Bank If the State.
The Editors Office is on Princess street. I'd door
from the
- Entrance to printing Office third door from the
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NEw YnRk oct. ..

NAVAL SToREs.-The news by the Hibernia
is rather favorable, and 1900 bbls. Newbeln and
Washington Turpeniine have been taken for ex-
port, at So so per ESQ lbs. The stock here is
very moderate. Spirits Turpentine. with the re-
cent very large receipts, is dull, and we have only
to notice sales of q few hundred bbls. fer con-
sumption, at 80 SO and Sic, cash and time
Further sales of a 5000 bbls. Rosln have been
made at so 65c., and 40 q rs for North Coun'
,y and Wilmington, delivered. Tar is quiet.
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VPaC Firm.

THE SUBSCRIBERS have formed Co
Partnership for the purpose oftransacring a gene
raj DRY GOODS AND FAMILY GROCERY
business, under the firm of PkRnls & HARrsFIELp
II. K. PERRIN,
A. A. HARTSFIELD.
Wilmington, Nc.
October IS, l847.
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FIRE AT RIcHMoND.-A large and destruc-
tive fire occurred at Richmond, Va, on the
10th inst. Among the buildings it has de-
stroyed, is the Shockoe Tobacco House, said
to be one OF the largest Tobacco Ware houses
in any part of Virginia, The fire is supposed
to have originated from accident. 1t was the
largest ire that ever occurred in Richmond.
We have seen no estimate of the loss sustain
ed' but from the accounts it must have been
very heavy.
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.M.aRRFED.

In Sampson county on the 2slh ult., by the
Rev. Joel Haines. Mr.. James Linnon. to Miss
Amy Ann King, all of sampson.
At Red Hook, n. Y, on the 5th inst, Mr.. Jno
Christian. of this town. 10 Miss Catherine Au.
gusta Bonesteaie, of Red Hook.
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WAR MEETING IN New ORLEANs.-Pursu-
ant to call made through the press of New
Orleans, a meeting was held nthat city on
the 3oth September, the Mayor presiding, $50
take into consideration the refusal of the enc
my 1.-THE Mexican Government,l to treat OF
peace, and to assure the [ourl Government
that the people of New Orleans, are ready, as
they always have been, to prosecute the war
with their persons, and if need be, with their
money" The following resolutions, reporte
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WILMINGTON, Oct. 9Th. ls47.

WILMINGTON, Oct. 18th, lS47.
Al T meeting of the Board Of Examna ion Of
s. Teachers of Common Schools for the Coun-
ty Of New Hanover, held this day pursuant to no.
tice, at the County Court Clerks Office, upon
motion. it Resolved, That hereafter all appli-
can,s for certificates as teachers of Common
Schools in this County will be required to be quail
lied to teach the following branches, viz SPELL
ng Reading. Writing. Grammar, Arithmetic,
Geography and History.
By order,
L H. MARSTELLER, Clerk.
Oct. l5.-[5-lt
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ELECTIONS

MARYLAND.--The election in Maryland for
Governor, members of Congress and the LIE.
gislature, took place on the 9th inst The
Baltimore Sun publishes returns from all the
counties in The State Thomas, the democrat.
&c candidate for Governor, has been elected
by majority Of about 662, over Goldsboro
fel
CoNGREss.-The following are the names
of the members elected to Congr .ss:
l. John G. Chapman, (fed.,) no opposition.
?. ]. Dixon Roman, Ged gain BIG
3. /. W. Lyon, (dem.,) about 1906
4. r. NJ McLane, (dem.,) $40
5. Alexander Evans, (fed.,) gain 46s
6. John w. Crisfield, lied y about 500
LEGISLATURES NATE--There were nc
senators TO be elected this year The Senate
now consists of IS wings and democrats
HoEsE OF DELEGATES. Under the amend
Tents OF the constitution providing for bien
NAL instead Of annual sessions OF the Legisa
ture, there will be no election next wear fol
members of the Legislature. Those chosen
this year will, therefore, continue in office til
1919
The House of Delegates stands IS demo.
Gratis, 81 wings.
GEORGIA ELECTION election 70. Gov
ernor and members to the Legislature of Geor-
gia, took place on the 4th inst The Guber
material contest was severe and animated
Tor several weeks prior 10 the election The
candidates were G. W. Towns, (Gem,) anG
Gen. Duncan Clinch, (fed.) The result ha:
gone in favor of Towns, (drm.,) by upwards
of 1000 votes majority. We have not ye
seen how parties stand in the legislature
| Both parties seem to claim the victory
| PENNsYLvAN1A.-The annual election foi
Governor, Canal Commissioners, one-third o.
the State Senators and members of Assembly
took place in Pennsylvania on Tuesday last
We may hear from the city of Philadelphia
before we go 10 press.
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BOSTON, OCT 8.
NAVAL SroREs.-The advices from England
were quite favorable for Naval Stores, and stocks
there were reduced. Spirits Turpcntine is held at
Sos; and Turpentine rough, has been sold at los
Cd is. This news has given more frmness to
our market. but the ssles have been light at SIS
Soc for Spirits Turpen,ine, and a 500 bbIs COM
moiI Resin at SOC per bbt., cash.
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" 0 TICE

n SHALL be at Kennansville during ,he Sit
q ting of the County Court Of Duplin on Mon
day next. Persons in the County having negroes
to dispose Of, l shotsld he glad for them to bring
them there, and also to soc me, to mike arrange
nents about them. ANoLEY DAVIS.
Oct. IS, l947-l SIT
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LIVERPOOL sept Is.
TuRPESrINE.-2O00b bls. of good Rough have
so at the improved price of 9s. Sd. per cwt, aud
Tor Spirits 44s. to 45s. have been paid for small
lots, the demand, however no: being free at these
prices.
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Brew. Mai, G. A Mccall. Asst Adj. Gen

Brew. Maj. G. A. Mccall. Asst. Adj. Gen.
Maj E. w. Morgan, 18th Infantry.
"Capt. John F Lee, Ordnance Department.
is appointed the Judge Advocate OF the court.
"The court, we understand, is ordered toas-
semble on the I'd day of Nov. next, at Fort
Monroe, Va, being the most convenient mill
tary station where adequate public quarters
can be furnished for its accommodation.
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CHARLESTON. S. G. Oct. 9.
Cotton 10 liz cts; Rice s3S to g; Corn IS to
10 cts; Flour SAT SGT; Bacon, hams 8 to l24c
sides 81 to 9; Lard IL to l3 cts; Sack Salt 80
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NOTICE THIS, all INTERES I'ED.
S61Y order Of the Hon. David F. Caldwell, no
- ,ice is hereby given, tina, the State Docket
Of the next Superior Court 6f Law for the Coun-
ty of New Hanover, for the trial of ordinary mis-
demeanors, will be taken up on Monday Of the
term, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Witnesses and parties
interested are hereby required to attend under the
penalty Of the law.
o. ALDERMAN, CFk.
per l.. II. Marsteiler. Dcp'y CPk.
Wilmington, Oct. 18th, I847.-f5.2t
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through J. c. Larne, Esq. were unanimously
and enthusiastically adopted:
RESOLVED, That the present war with Mex
leo is one just and necessary for the preserva-
ton of the rights, and the assertion of the hon.
or of our country.
RESOLVED, That it has been conducted with
equal humanity and glory by the brave officers
and soldiers of our army, and that they have
earned for themselves a monument of imperish-
able honor
Resolued, That the repeated offers by our
Government OF equitable and liberal terms of
peace, and the repeated and insolent rejection
Of those terms by Mexico, leaves us no alter
native but to prosecute the war with all the
power of the country until peace is honestly
sought by the foe, OF Mexico finally subjuga-
ted
Resolred, That it is the duty of every Anne
rican citizen to do al! in his power to aid our
Government in the vigorous and successful
prosecution of the war
The meeting then, on motion, adjourned.
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FORTY DOLLARS EWARD!
I'd ANYWAY from the subscriber. on the 18th
- inst, negro man named OLIVER. Olive
is about feet, 10 or / inches high, and large in
proportion, hut little thin from having hren
sick lately. He is dark completed. He came
from Washington. Beaufort county, and will
probably try to make his way back. He formerly
belonged to Mr.. Singietary. and if asked, wi
probably say that Mr.. S. is his master.
reward of forty dollars will be paid to any
person that will apPrehend and lodge the above ne
gro where can get him again.
J. NJ. STEVENSON.
Wilmington, Oct 18th, ls47.-t5tf
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T.AKE NOIICE-Sl0G BANTER {!
THE subscriber banters New-Hanover county
OF the State of North Carolina, for race against
his horse, which he says is the swifest in the
county or State, on the following terms: will
run 500 yards against any horse in the county or
State for 500, or | will run against the same
horse half mile for 500.
Any person persons feeling disposed to take
up this banter, must give me one months notice
at The race track at VIM. Woodcock's, in this
county. Weight of rider not to be less than l40
lbs.
This banter stands open Till the lst of January,
ls45. SAM'L J. WALKER.
New Hanover county, Oct. 18th, ~ SAT
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THE MEXICAN NEWS.

OG-No Mail North of Richmond to-day
(Thursday.)
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THvHE subscriber being DESTROYS of moving
IL south, offers for sale his plantation on which
he resides containing $50 Acres lying in the
fork of Neuse and Little Rivers two miles from
Waynesboro'. Those who wish bargain. are
requested to call soon and examine the premises
as it is not often that an opportunity i'r Inc pu''
chase Of property of like value and icaIo -
ed. +. II: HoUA@'
Waynesboro', Oct llth, ls47.-to'tis'J
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z Z G E | V E D
Per Brig UHudsrer.

'S ~ U'"S'S|'
IA BBLs. Potatoes 10 bbls. Apples; su.
y u gat Coffee Tea London Porter Cas-
nngs Nss; Cordage. &c.
Also-3o packages FIout. For sale by
HOWARD & PEDEN.
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THE GREAT BR1TA1N.-The inspection of
this ship has been brought TO cose, and all
the scientific men who have been engaged in
the examination agree in the opinion that she
is quite sound, and free from all material da-
mage in her hull. Bait. Clip.
FRosT-The Raleigh papers state that there
.was frost in that city on Tuesday morning
foc+
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Bank Hates of Exchange, Wilmington.
Bank cheeks on Philadelphia premium per cent.
- . New York,
- - g Boston, g
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MUSICAL INSTRUCTION, &c.
RrR o R. MERRILL tenders his service. to
AGA the ladies and gentlemen of Wilmington
and vicinity as teacher of the Piano Forte Guitar,
&c. and solcits share of their patronage.
For terms. &c, apply at Book Store, 22d inst.
Piano Fortes tuned and repaired on reasonable
terms.
The most satisfactory reference given.
Oet 18Th IS47-f5-2t
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From the 81. louis Republican, Sept 3O,h.
IRIAL OF TIE REMAINS OF CAPT
RIIRGWIN
BURGWIN

Orders HEADQUARTERS FeRT LEAvENwoRrR
NO CO. 18th September, lS47. (
The Lieut.. Col. Commanding announce to
the community the arrival of the remains OF
the late and lamented Captain John H. K
Burgwin, of the LIST Dragons, who was NOR
tally wounded on the 4th day OF February, in
the battle of Puebla de Taos, New Mexico,
and died OF his wound on the 9TH of the same
month. To dwell on the many virtues and
good qualities of the deceased, would be su-
purfuous. Let it suffice to say, that for ex-
cellence Of heart he had no superior, as the
members of his company he SO braveIy led a.
midst the conflict of arms, as we'll as others,
who enjoyed his acquaintance, will attest
His mind was Of no common order, and devo-
ted to his profession, he had stored it with all
that could make an accomplished officer.
The remains OF the deceased will be inter
red at this post Tomorrow at IL N, with the
usual military honors
The order of procession will be as follows
Military escort of one company of the U. S
Infantry, commanded by Brew. Maj. Scott.
Band of the Its j. s. Dragons.
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MN Monday, Nov. IS. we shall commence 10
80 sE'i, al the store of II. S. Kelly, on Make,
street, the balance of his stock of
fALL HND WINTER GOODS
Sale continued without reserve unfit All i 1;s,.,
sed OF. By order Of " r. PERSON" 60.
CRONLY, WALKER & Hall.
Oct. IS, lS47.