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PATENT INSOLUBLE
India Rubber FabriCs!!!
MI II. STEVENS Qate Fish & Co has
w, for sale great variety Of India Rubber
Goods; such as Cloaks, Goats, Beds. Harersacks,
Saddle Bags, Paper File Holders, Door Springs
&c. sc. In fact, nearly every article made from
India Rubber on hand, or procured at two or three
days notice.
Also full assortment of BLACK g. WHITE
HATS Of the various fabrics now in vogue.
STEVENS, (Late Fish & Coz
Gents Quitting Store, No. j Browns Hote l.
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1000 Ibis. of Epson Salts
For sale by CHAs. sToTT,
Drug g. Apoth corner 7th & Pa av.
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SPLENDID AND FASHIONABLE CABINET FUR
NITURE.
Il. w. HUTCHINGS d. co.
AIS Broad,cay. .Ne,o York,
(BetWeen Grand and Broonae streets.)
TIAVING just completed their assortment OF the
/ mos, elegant and fashionable Cabinet Furni.
ture in the city, consisting Of ancient and modern
and Partisan styles much in vogue at the present
day, which have been got up under their own super
attendance and inspection, and warranted equal to
any in tho city, inevery respect. Those who intend
purchasing this season. invited to call and exam
inc their assortment before making their selection
elsewhere. July 24-tf
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GENTINELLA BLANKETING.
L a AND 60 Inch Gentinella Blanketing, Of a
JH superior quality--for sale iotp by
T0OKER, MEADE & Co.
jy 20 If IS Pine Street, N. Y.
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THE DAILY NATIONAL WHO

IIkLLCDTkG THE FAFEHJ m 80
Fifteen lines or less for one year, renewable 8
times week, Sl00-twice week, S60--once a
week s60-once month 50-once in two months
S40-once in three months $30--once in 6 months
$25--Fifteen lines or less, standing, $50 year
SIS for six months 10 for three months-S1 for
two months, and IA for one month.
Advertisements Of Is lines or less, for any pc
Rod less than month, inserted for so cents the
first, and rs cents each subsequent insertion.
Standing business cards of three lines inserted
for III month, paper included, rs cents if pad
in advance.
Announcements IF marriages and deaths, church
notices, notices Of the various Charitable, Educa-
tional, Temperance, Sc, Societies, Fire and Mi
litary Companies, Sc, inserted without charge
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Inc interval before the Marriage.
ALTHOUGH the enchanted house was no
more, and the working world had broken
into it, and was hammering and crashing
ana sramping up and down stairs all day
long, keeping Diogenes in an incessant
paroxysm Of barking, from sunrise 10 sun
set--eyidently convinced that his enemy
had got the better Of him at last, and was
then sacking the premises in triumphant
deflance--there was, ut FIRST, no other great
change in the method of Florence's life.
AT night, when the workpeople went away,
the house was dreary and deserted again,
and Florence, listening TO their voices echo
ing through the hall and staircase as they
departed, pictured to herself the cheerful
homes to which they were returning, and
the children who were waiting for them,
and was glad to think that they were merry
and well pleased to go.
She welcomed back the evening silence
as an old friend, but il came now with an
altered face, and looked more kindly on
her. Fresh hope was in ii. The beautiful
lady who had soothed and caressed her, in
the very room in which her heart had been
so wrung, was spirit Of promise to her.
Soft shadows Of the bright life dawning,
when her fathers affection should be grad
ually won, and all, or much should be re-
stored, Of what she had lost on the dark
dark day when mothers love had faded
with a mothers last breath on her cheek,
moved about her in the twilight and were
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
Dr.. - ROYS|

Vegetable Universal pills Strengthening, Purgatiy
and Purifying Tonic.
ghese Pills become celebrated for their extraordinary
immediate powers oirestotng perfect health to per
suffering under nearly kind OF disease to which
the human frame is liable.
They are particularly Recommended all those persons
who afflicted with any l,ndol Chronic or Lingering Conn
plant there medicine before the public hch has
and happy effect upon the system, correcting
the stomach and liver and the formation OF healthy chyle
and in pufifs ing the blood.
They are acknowledged by the hundreds and thousands
who arc using them 10 only the mild and pleas
in their operations bat the most innocent safe and efficient
medicine offered to the public. Those who make
trial Of these Pills never aerward feel willing to be with
tIcm which is sufficient proof of their good qualities
HEADACHE-SICk AND NERVOUS.
Those who suffering with this distressing complaint,
will find DR. lie Hoys Pills remedy at certain and i'm
mediate in It's clec'-.
As remedy in Summer and Bowel Complaints they display
their wonderful 10 admaton and are tar superior to
any thing Tor those Complaints.
In Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint they stand unrvallod
Many have been cured IN few weeks after having suffered
under that dreadful complaint for years.
In abua Costveness they decidedly superior TO
medicine brought before the public and % cent box
will establish their surprising virtues and place them beyond
the reach OF doubt in the estimation Of every individual
They invaluable in Nervous and lyporondrdca Aiec
tons, Loss of Appetite and all Complaints which females
alone subject.
They mild in their action and convey almost immediate
conviction OF their utility from the first dose They may be
taken by persons and the feeble the nrm the
and delicate strengthened by their operaon be-
they clear the system Of BAD IInos, quiet Nervous
Irrtability and invariably produce Sound Health
As an Anti-Blous medicine, family should be without
them. single trial is satisfactory tan thousand
certificates BE careful to ask for DIR. lie Roy's Vegetable
Universal Pills and take other Price 25 cents per box,
with fIil directions.
Principal Office i47 Greenwich Of Liberty street,
Newly ork.
Wholesale and Retail agent for LynchbuIg, Dr. p. II.
Liam,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
Nanakin Nail Works.

T1IE subscriber having bce1 appointed Agent Tor The
sale Of the 'Manakn Nails" respectfully informs
the public that he is receiving and will keep
stany hand at his store on the Canal opposite the
Public Ware House, full and complete assortment OF
these Nails, embracing all the various sizes in use.
This Factory having been recently erected and all oifs
Machinery being and Of the most modern and appo-
we'd description capable Of making Nails equal in quail
ity that of any other establishment in the county,
Dea RS assured that effort the part Of the pros
ent propretors w Il be wanting TO furnish such Nails as
will fully meet their wants. and on as good terms any
other Factory supply them OF similar quality.
II. Is. TYLER.
Richmond, Va, April r. lSl7.-3m
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

The Dublin Freeman's journal oltho Sd instant thus
notices the efforts making III America, for tho relief OF the
furnishing poor IN Ireland
In America there overlooking Of lip charity, and
lack Of that VIII ch is rea-no hun anlly mongcrng-no
plcnitudc Of sympathetic words and poverty of sympa
thetlc acon-no walluwlng IN prescrptlyo sandcr--no
recourse 10 Blllngsgate abuse Of Ireland and the Irish
after the fashion Of many parties IN England-no chur
sh mean. money londng. polltico- economic spirit
guide and to disgrace lis progress MOI the conduct of
America stands IA bright and glorious contrast with that
Of England. In the day Of dcsoaiion have found
the rcades hands--ayei and the most bountcuus-
stretched Our and from the mouth of The st Lawrence
to the mouth Of The Mississippi, without the flourish Of
the pharsce or the cold-boudcd calculation Of the LIE
gist
"Ionor then, to America IN 1t the cause Of human
y needs spur from shame, hyp)crisy, poll
cy I'm her bosom knew that our cNilcs found re-
fge where they safe from externinalng landlords
and class lces ation-where the motto for all was olive,
and let live land noi-''lyc ye. the many--or die
fJr the iew-the unprivegod for the prvleaedl" But
never much our hearts yoarned towards America
the asylum of our hopeless casout thousands. never,
say. great experience Of the generosity
with which countrymen received Its Shores
prep red for the surprising acts Of humanity and
bcnevolonce towards this stricken nation which mail af
ter mail enables us TO record, and to bless.
1--WE write with hearts OF overlooking gratitude and
ovc--gralitude and love not sprngng much from the
OF benefits received troma respect for the man
which they have been rendered In the efforts that
are made by Americans to and US, we view
the promise OF that and Christian friendship which
ought to keep pace with the progress Of civilization but
which pseudo statesmen cultivate between nations,
unless for oco,sionas if the interests Ct mankind
were not identified with amiiy."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

IVES OF TIE LORD CHANCELLoRS, by Camp
IL bell,
Dlsraes sketches of English Literature, edition
Lords Exposition OF the Apocalypse,
Education and Know ledge, hy Ed. Everett,
Life of Columbus, new ediuon,by Irving,
New Tlmon,
Statesmen of America, by Mrs. Maury,
Spaniafds and their country, by r. Ford,
The W ycliftes, by Mrs Mackay,
Philosophy OF Magic,
The Churchman'S Reason for his faith and practice,
Theirs History Of the Consulate of Napoleon, vol, &c
Sc.
Just received at the Book Store of
u. B. PAYNE.
Apnl It's
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

WE in rece pit OF large assortment OF the
w above named Goods. among which
Black French and English broad Cloths, all prices,
Brown. Green, Blue and Olive do
Black French Doe Skin Cassmeres of every style and
quality.
Do Boujeans and plain English do
French. English and American Fancy do
Fancy and white Linen Drillings.
Black French and English Satin VE.STlNGS,
Light and dark coonred SILK do
God 1iasa aud white figured Silk do
Figured and white Marsees do &c. &c.
The above Goods will be manufactured prices 10 suit
the customer provided he is hard to please At
any rate VIC are determined he shall not say he do
better elsewhere. Call and try.
All garments warranted to fit or no sale.
WAREHOUSE, WIlrTTEMORE & Co.
April 2ots
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

Tho Washington Union of "Wednesday evening cor.
tans the following despatch from Lord Palm,rston 10
Mr. Pakenhan:
FouricN OrrIcr. March 81. lSiT.
SiR-l have received your despatch, No. . VI he l2h
ult stating that measures have been taken ur the pun
pose of raising subscription in the United States for The
relief of the destitute Irish poor
And have 10 instruct you 10 take every opportunity
of saying how grateful her Majesty sgoyeuntn and ihe
British nation at large feel for tins kind and honorable
manifestation Of sympathy hy the citizens OF the United
States Tor the sui,rngs Of the Irish people 1t might
indeed have been expected that generous and high
minded nation would deeply commiserao tho suerngs
which an awful visitation of Providence has inflicted up
soil large population, descended from the
tors as themselves But he active aud energetic assist
ancc which the people Of the United States thus al
urdng to the poor Irish, while it reflects the highest he
nor upon our transatlantic brethren. tend 10 draw
closer and render stronger and more lasting. those ties
Of friendship aud mutual esteem, which her Majesty g
government trusts will long continue to exist between the
two great branches Of the Anglo Saxon mily-scpara.
ted indeed from each other by geographical position,
but united together by common interests, To which every
succeeding year add increasing extension and force
| am. &c, PALMERSTON.
To the RI. Hon. RIcHAnD PARErnAm, &c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

GROCERIES, GROCERIES, !, ! GROCERIES, -
FENlIE SUBSCRIBERS invite the attention oftheir
\ friends, and the public in general, their new
STOCK OF GROCERIES. now being received from
the Northern Cities which they offer Tor sale, al the low
est market prices accommodating terms. Their Stock
comprises in part
SUGAR-i5 hhds n. o. and Porto Rico Sugar, supc-
ri1r quality.
II boxes A and Loaf Sugar,
5 ercos Clarified do
10 bbls. Pulverzed do
10 - Crushed do
COFFEE-l5o bags Rio, Laguiri and Java Coffee,
MOIASSES-lo hhds. Cuba Molasses,
10 hhds. Porto Rico do
s SUGAR House do
GOLDEN SYRUP-3 hhds y. o. Golden Syrup.
TEA-20 halt chests Imperial Tea, various grades.
y halt chests 6unpowder do do
- hall chests Black do part very superior,
CANDLES-l00 boxes Hancock y Mann's superior
Adam1niinc Candles,
100 boxes New Bedford Sperm Candles, assorted
sizes aud approved brands,
SPlCES-Ginger, Pepper. Allspice, Nnimegs and Mus
tard, OF various qualities and packages
OILS bbls. Tanners Oil.
NAlLS-3O0 bbls Nails, assorted sizes,
BACON-l5,0 0o lbs. superior Bacon.
They will also keep constantly hand. good and
general assortment of STAPLE DRY GOODS, to
which they ask examination from their customers and
purchasers generally, both wholesale and all together
with general assortment oil HARDWARE.
WILLIAM Il. SMrrlISON.
NORBORNE b. SIEPHOE.
April u IL
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! O II " o n X T. \,

JOH.N o "A X T. J.
.HHie Old Stand of HIM. s. j. Oakley.
VEyOIID respectfully inform the citizens Of Lynch
w burg and the public, that he will continue to
conduct at the old stand of himself and brother the
TAILORING BUSINESS.
in all It's branches He has now on hand. and will con
tinnaIly keep beautiful assortment OF Cloths. Cass
mores Nestngs. and in fact everything suitable Tor Gen
tlemens which he will makeup To order IN the mos
fashionable styles, handsome fits and warranted work
manship He would invite tho attention Of the public
to his stock.
Feb. It's
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II ca ~ ~.
y,.gY. - WIGHT SCszOOE.

yEylE subscrber,a graduate Oh one OF the INST is'u
tiops in the city OF New ork and practitioner al
tho 1ar Of phadelp ha is DESTROYS OF obtaining School,
in this or any of the surrounding coun'leslor youths
lie is fully qualified give instruction in all the En-
osb Branches complete aud thorough course OF Nlath'
enatics including Algebra Geometry Conc SECTIONS
&c which he will teach system together WIN
Ri Keepinr Plain and Ornamental Penmansllp IN ali
lis various Styles and will give private instruction IN an,
or the above named branches
His certificate can be on application to his ooiher
at Phelps s Perkins Auction Housed "honali Pareu
lars may be had iSaAo n CAh'oHA
Miy 3-lms
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TO THE GENTLEMEN

BELL, RUCkER s. Co.
nEALERS n Cloths. Cassimeres, Nosiings, fancy
aud PLAN Cravats Hats. Gloves. Pocket llandker-
chiefs Suspendeis &c &c. have the pleasure 10 inform
those wanting Goods Of the above description. that by
calling. they will iud assortment equal To any ever
exhibited in this market and AT as low prices.
Apnl l9-I
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BELL. RtCkER s Co.
d1tocsale aud Retail Dealers IN Fancy Dry Goods,
EhEEM il only necessary say To ther customers
y and the distant public that the'ron
STOCK or GOODS
Tor the Spring trade hand. The stock lsargc well
assorted aud prelty and those who call will doubtless
fluid them cheap. An invitation respectfully tondered
to any and all persons wanting Goods.
AprIl 9--ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
Ne, HE' GOOD.%.

HNlE SUBSCRIBER is opening, in the house re
y Gently occupied by Davis, Colhoun s Co.. a large
and general assortment OF Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, shoes, &c,
which he oilers the most liberal terms, and at
prices that will he certain To please
He would ask examination OF the following articles:
Cloils-A large assortment. among which are extra
fine black blue and fancy coored French Cloths; Cassl
meres, great Variety some extra fine Nesngs, a gen
eral ass rlment, very superior.
The Ladies areinvited to examine his assortment Of
Dress Goods consisting ohe very latest mioratlons and
styles.
\ good assortment Of E.nbroderes and Lace Goods.
few splendid Grape sowing silk and other Summer
Shawls
Also, large assortment of Bonncs, Ribbons and
Flowers, and great many other articles suitable for
the season.
His stock is large and complete and will be sold as
cheap any House in Virginia, and those in want OF
cheap Goods. will find it their interest to examine his
assortment before huylng
The friends aud patrons of the firms of Davis Broth
r. and Davis, Cohoun s. Co.. are particularly invited
to give him call.
April l2-ts JOHN 1. DAVIS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

NEGROES U.ilh1ED
'E'liE undersigned wish to purchase from hundred
to two hundred Negro Slaves the aye OF none Ia
coed 40 years. We willing give Tor them fair
price, payable in ten equal annual payments from the LIST
March, 1919
T. secure the payment of the debt willing 10
give mortgage the negroes and also real estate to
asucicnt amount 10 satisfy the seller The negroes To
be deyeredn NoSubeo County, Mississippi, 10y the first
Of October neat.
Persons wishing to sell will address one or both Of us
at Pickensyo, Ala, by or before the - July next
ri. SPAWN.
April Silly l., A. RAGSDAiE.
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CAMP At SAN Ju,y. APRIL IA, 1877.


arrived in this casip at II O'clock last night tho raa
from Vera Cruz running for tho mist part ihruugi,
heavy sand Tn. division of Gen. Worth from the ex-
cessve heat and wearisJme rad, suffered incr dbly
1hene"s in camp is stirring An express has
down from Gen. Iwiggs 10 the effect that Santa Anna
was before him, nj Coro Gorlo, with l5,000 men, M
near as could be judged from ,nosanccs made by
Capt IIarde and otlxr officers Of Dragons. Lieu.
Col, j. T. johnson hasleo severely but not MORALLY.
wounded, while examining Santa Annas works, which
appear 10 be sson II beastworks the emnenc,~
III the vicinity Of Cerro Gordo Every Il ing would now
go To show that Santa Anna is determined make bold
stand.
dragoon, who had been sent down express by Gen.
rwges, yesterday found slIo, by the roadside just
beyond this, Ills papers had not been t,ached The
Mcxcans are playing a hloody aud at the Same tno
BIDDER game than is usual for them, is thought they
have killed no less Than fifty OF our within the last
three DAYS the road.
Gen. Scott stopped last night nine miles from his--t,
night he will reach General Twiggss position. Ii Santa
Anna is strong he is represented he probably will
not be attacked ( TWO or three days.
write in great haste. 6.w.x.
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wv ". BLACKBOARD. Editor.
PUBLISHED BY
pIACKFORD. STATHAM < DIlLARD,

EVERY MONDAY AND RspH,
49,. D,,iars per annti, payable in adrance. No sui
:" ;u he receired for shorter tt'ae ;hen months
mil be discontinued, (ercep, at The discretion
.r,h, Editors9 until all arreardses are paid
.9DVER TLSE.IE.N'TS inserted at 80 Cents PEI
~ IA, lsss> for eeery inner form. Insertion and 51 cts
,yuare Tor iess) for every outer form Insertion
EVERY. 4DrER7fSERis requredto note on has '"'
,,g h, ,e;shes his advertisement inserted an ddref'
, nat go noted ,riR be inserted TIL its dscoltitaRct
ToR YEqRLY .1DrERTTSLNG the terms are to'
u, uripuege ftco squares = 40 for one square 80 Jo'
a., square inner form si5. Ecery yearly Advertiser '
!. ,,ouired to cone his advertising 10 his particular "e q
business. ,.,
a.. JOB PRINTING erec"'ed neatly ana ea1'e"f0"S'y
nnd on reasonable terms.
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no TIE SCROFULOUS

no THE SCROFC LOJS.
EAOCTOR L. W. EWING inform, the public that
he is in possession Of Boyds remedy for Seroiula
it is too well known 10 the community 10 comment OIL
Those who are afflicted may call on hun and be relieved
His Office is near New Store. Buckingham county, a
His Post Office, New Store Buckingham.
Charges are moderate.
April &2-ts
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TANNERS OIL.
so barres Tanners Oil. of prime quality, on hanC
and for sale low. BRYANT 1lNSLEf.
April l9-ts
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SUGAR. LICORlCE, OIL, &c.
10 hhds prime n. O. Sugar,
10 cases prime Mass LiconCc,
10 baskets Sweet Oil,
q bags Rio Green Coffee.
9 bales Eastern Hops in fine order,
| hid. very fine ST. Croix Sugar,
tons Tredegar Iron,
Receiving and for sale. by
CRENSHAW, BAGBY 4 CARTER.
April 22-Gt if
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To the Ladies'.
Bell. KHCkCr ~ Co..
IN FANCY GOODS,

TAKE grea, pleasure in calling tho attention of the
Ladies' 10 their extensive stuck Of Dress Goods,
French Emhrnidorles. Lace Goods. Shawls, Scars.
Trimmings Ribbons Bannets, Flowers. Paras,ls, Para
soetts aud Sun Shades, sc. SC.
The Ladies will find by calling very fine STOCK
OF GOODS 10 select from aud AT low proos. They
are all respectfully Invited 10 call
April lo-ts
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TO Merchants.

BELL. RJChER s. co.
Dealer, IN Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
IyNcnBuRG. VA
IL AVE the pleasure 10 say 10 Merchants who buy
1 4 Goods in this place. thai they in receipt
OF their stock Of SPRING GOODS, comprising a larger
amount of desirable Goods, suited to the lade of Aer
chants. than ii has ever been their pleasure 10 offer,
call is respectfully requested, believing that all who
make will find Goods to suit them and at the right pf
crs.
April lQ-ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

On The lih inst7n Gen scott issued a proclamation,
which no one will doubt was written by him.
A co respondent ofhe Delta, writing from Vera Cruz
under date Alrl 18th, says;
''Gcn. Twlggs had between 900 and goo
-chuice ones, too--under his command, and enter
tain little fear for his safety. Cen Patterson marched
With Shield and Pillows hrigades. and all the force
except the garrison the town and aumans brigade,
are either at the Of action the road to il
"Gcn. Scott, think, was pretty well satisfied be-
fore his departure. that Santa Anna in the neghbpr
hood of Jaapa, and making good time towards that
point before thc express reached him.
a terrible latte will he fought at Cerro Gordo, or
there will be little or no fighting. An intelligent Mex
told to night, thai there would be no fight and
that Santa Anua had with him four promntAt members
of the National Congress with The aid of whom he hopes
to ncgotiac peace believe truly that 1t is the wish
of Exceency to end the strife but VIII Their he will
embrace This OCCASION (Which, by the way is an excel
lent one } | cannot say"
We add a few items from other papers.
SUMMARY JusfIeE-Gen. Scott is determined, that
the extent of his ability, there shall be abuse ~
citizens OF the power which the fortune of war has
placed in hands. lie has commenced vigorously III
REFRESHING crime. A free colored man named Isaac
knk, accused of violence on Mexican woman and theft
and two volunteers of the First Penusy yana Ret ment
for theft wore brought before military cummission on
the OH inst. at Nr Cruz and tried; they were all found
guilty and sentenced Kirk be hanged; and the others
fine Of one mouths pay each, and imprisonment for
month. Kirk executed on the next day. (the lUth)
large concose OF people were present, to witness tho
first execution under American authority, which had ever
taken place since occupation Of this country will
doubt, says the editor Of the Fage, prove sautary
lesson to many who would deso the sat ty guaranteed
to the good citizens such punishmcnts somcmts
inflicted.
Il PET Discoroed- Somcaday last week numh
oil Nexicans were discoyeredin the act VI tug