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LATER FROM THE ARMY OF
GEN. TAYLOR


The United States steamer Fashion,
Capt Ivy, arrived yesterday. from Brazos
Santiago. with about fifty discharged SOL
dicrs and teamsters. BY this arrival we
have our correspondence from Monterey
to the 29th llt., and the Matamoras fac
of the a0th. The following passengers
came over in the Fashion: Mr.. JB Bire-
low, L w Webster, Capt Adams. and
N J Tryon. Capt Adams is in charge
OF two men, who are said to have deser-
ted from the American standard Jus, prior
to the battle of Buena Vista. Their
names are Isaac McField and Christian
Reath.
From the Flag we learn Brigadier Gen
Hopping, then at Matamoras, was to pro-
ceed Immediately to Mier, to superintend
the formation of camp ofinstruction, for
for the troops now on the Rio Grande.
and to arrive. The Flag gives the fol.
lowing account of the troops to go into
camp:
The 10th (Col Tibbat's) regiment, en-.
tire, is now at Camargo, and will be the
first at the camp. Two companies of
OF the 18th (Col Ecohl's) regiment pass
ed up the river on Monday; one company
is at Fort Paredes. where it still remains
for the present, ard two more at the Bra
zos, expected up. The other five com.
panies are yet to arrive. The 10th reg
iment Col Temple's) complete, is in
camp, of Instructions when relieved by
the Illinois troops understood to be on
their way OUT. The battalion of 3rd dra-
goons, now here, are under orders to re-
move to the camp, but their march is de-.
layed in consequence efthe non arrival OF
horses.
In addition TO the troops above men
toned, the following forces, raised and
to be raised, under the recent call for
volunte ers and assigned to Gen Taylor,
will enter Hopping's school at Mier, as
fast as they arrive.
One regiment from Indiana, and one
from Ohio one battalion Give companies)
from New Jersey; one battalion, Is do. J
from Delaware and Maryland; one bat.
tallion 8 do. from Alabama; one compa.
ny of foot from Florida; four companies
OF horse from Illinois, Arkansas, Ohio
and Alabama, two of foot from Virginia,
and one company offoot from North Car.
olina.
The troops will be exercised in their
studies at this school under Col Belknap,
and when they shall have passed through
course of instruction under him they
will be fully prepared to fight under Gen.
Taylor's inVincible banner,
Tha troops quartered at Matamoras,
about one thousand four hundred in mum.
Der, were TO have been received on the
lstinst. by Col Davenport, the command
ant.
Maj. Benz. Mccullough and his men
had been for some days quartered a,
Matamoras. The men bad been enlisted
for six months, and the Maj. had gone up
TO see if they would be received. We
regret to say that the Major is in bad
health.
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CLOTH DRESSING

Done on reasonable terms and at short notice.
None but the best workman will ne employed
Any person going 10 Chicago, from the central
or southern part of the State, will pass by this
town and all the subscriber wishes to ensure
continuance OF patronage, is to once have a man
patronize him. Wool can be sent by water up the
illinois river, directed TO j. A. Matteson, Joliet,
Will CO., to the care of Mr.. Abrams, Peru, Ill d,
aud IL will be forwarded, whsre cloth will be put
up i'll neat and safe IN inner. according 10 the
above terms and sent in return to any part of the
State, without troubling the owners to accompany
il. ]. a. MA FTESON
N. B. Persons coming from distance with
quantity of Noolto be carded or manufactured
if obliged TO stay over night, shall be- to no ex
pense. J. A. NJ.
Joliet, March 22d, l647.
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ARRIVAL OF THE
BR IT A N. N I A.
DECLINE IN BREADS STUFFS.
BUFFALo. July II. 10 M,

BUFFALO, July II, IL A NJ.
Liverpool, July 4.-Large sales of wes-
tern -four at 34s, but that price cannot
be realized for any quantity. Richmond
and Alexandria 33s per bbl. Philadel-
phia and Baltimore 32s, N Orleans 3Is.
Canada sour four 2ea29s. Indian meal
2Oa2ls. Indian corn AS Sd to 45s per
quarter.
N. York, July II.
The advices per steamer Britannia
completely unsettled the market, and it
was difficult to give quotations. There
are some sellers of Genessee and Michi-
gan at $3.50 with buyers at S5.
Corn may be quoted at so for mixed
65c for round yellow.-Buf. Com. ADJ.
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saving all the passengers. Some fifteen
or twenty persons, principally German
deck passengers, were supposed to have
been drowned.
The cabin floated down the river about
two miles, when the Baton Rouge ferry
boat came along side, took off all the
passengers, and towed the cabin to the
shore. Nearly all the baggage of the
passengers was lost. Boat and cargo a
total loss. The Star Spangled Banner
was owned in Cincinnati, and was one Of
the finest boats other class in the trade.-
Louisville Cour.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

TERRTBLE STEAMBOAT DIsAsTER.-
LAlEENrABLE Loss OF LIFE.- The AIer.
Scott arrived last evening, reports the
new steamer Star Sp0ngIcd Banner" !"
from New Orleans, bound for Cincinnati,
struck q snag about IL O'Clock, on the
mornlng Of the 29th ult., q few miles
above baten Rouge, and sunk in about
nve minutes. The cabin almost imme-
olaseiy separated from the hull and tloated
oh, which vas fortunately the means Of
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

From VERA CRUz. latest dates
from Mexico are as far back as June 10.
Santa Anna, it is said, has demanded q
forced loan of SO. 600, 900 and is raising
the money at the point Of the bayonet.
The letter further states that the work
offorifying the approaches to the Capt.
tai ofMexico, are proceeding with great
energy,
There is no further news from General
Scott, except that he had abandone Jala-
pa which is now in possession Of the gu
erillas.
Com Perry has returned from his ex.
pedilion against TObasco. Alvarez was
at Jalisco on the 14h with 800 cavalry.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

The Subscriber will keep on hand large
assortment OF cloth ofhis own manufacture which
he proposes to exchonge for wool. He viii give
one yard cf good heavy cloth fer two and ha:
pounds of good clean wool OF the same quality;
or he will work wool upon shares asfollows give
one hall the cloth the wool makes by receiving
eight cts per yard from the customer upon his
half, all that the wool makes by rccaivng thir-
ty-eiyht cents per yard for manufacturing. He
will alsomanufacture for customers BLANKETS
JEANS, s. FLANNEL, as vel! as SATl
NETT 81 &FULLCLOTH.
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TAMPTCo, June 27. lS47,

Cassius NJ. Clay. Maj. BorIand, and all
the American prisoners are expected in
town to day. The three companies of
the I1th infantry now awaiting transpor-
tation to Vera Cruz have been ordered I'D
70 town TO day, aS il is said the prisoners
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MIARRIRD,

At Lockport, on the 25th inst, by G..
F. Greer Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM w. PRINDLE
to Miss MARY ANN HURON, all of that
place.
By the Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR, on the 26th
inst., Mr.. JAMES MACARTHUR, to Mrs ANN
Burton, all ofthis village.
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For the Sis,.al.

For the Sigt.al.
Permit me to enquire if that certain
candidate for Assessor has sufficient "un.
der-standing" to assess :'Gziter. Boots and
spotted Breeches," as well as "hens and
Geese" Can the Editor of "The True
Democrat" inform US. More light is as
requisite as ''more Room"
SOUTH BRANCH.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

NOTICE.--The Rev. Mr.. Ashley
(baptist) will preach al the Stone School
house, in east Joliet, on sabbath next at
halfpast 10. A. NJ. and at two p. M.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27
A CARD.

The Ladies of the Episcopal Society,
of Joliet, return their sincere thanks to
the public for their liberal patronage at the
Fair, and particularly tc the Ladies OF
the other societies who so generously and
efficiently aided them on that occasion.
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have large escort-I have heard it set
down at 900 men.
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FARM FOR SALE.
ADMINIsTRATRIX,s SAFE.

NIOFlCEis is hereby given that by an order ct
IN the Will county circuit COURT there will
be offered for SAL, at Public Auction, at the
idence Of ihs subscriber, on Saturday the 9th
day IT July nexti between the hours of 10 O'Clock
a. NJ. and ) O'Clock ?. NJ the following described
properly; being n part of Ihe Real Est1Ie OF
which Hosea Buel, late of said ccunty,died ssiz-
ed, 10 wit: the north east quarter ol the north
eas, quarter nf section nine, in township thirty
four, north Of range nine easI ofths ;hlrd prinsi.
dal merchandising lmbered land.
Terms made known al the Sale.
June 4, lSl7. HANNAH BUEL. Adni'I
aINSEE > OIL,
A Good article fIom tbs 4 ILuFn, N. 7. biiiss
novl0 at WOOD2UFF'S
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SOUTH BRANCH.
ate July l9, 1e47.

Amount rceiVeed byFirman Mack for
The relief ofthe suffering in Ireland, to
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making constant additions to his Stoch, and spares
no pains in selecting articles of Il g very best
quality, and at the lowest possible rate for which
goods can be bought foI cash, he il enabled 10 Of
fer no small inducements TO all those Wishing Ia
purchase articles in his line, which will be sold AT
the lowest cash price for ready pay. Persons re-
siding at distance, BY sending their orders to me-
can rely upon receiving as good articles and az
low price as il they were psssent themselves.
j. III. BROWN.
r. S--l have on hand an excellant Billions
ril', or family, use, manufactured by myself and
Price l2s cents. IT
Joliet. June D. I54T.
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DRUGS & %aDrcINHs,
Paints, OFT, VNras6sh. SC.

THE Subscriber woald lake
this opportunity 10 inform the in.
haoitants Of Joliet and the pGbiie
generally, that he has now on hand
at the old establishment Of Drown
& Co., one door north of r. G..
Duncan's Store, a general assort-
mentof DRUGS; MEDICINES, PAINTS
Or. VARyIsB. &c. and as he is
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

PAINTS.--Alikin kinds Of CoIored Pains r---1.,
prepared in Oil, can be had on short noi;ce. =
BROWNS brig Store.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

Many ofthe above have valuable improvements
or them, for rule on reasonable terms. Alss
other tracts and lots for sale. Enquire Of
S. w. BOWEN, General Land Agsn:.
March, 1887. Joliet, III.
Juliet signal., 1847-07-27

INIT lbs. Marshail's patient Line Thread
II for sale by the pound. 81 Mateson,s
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
DIED.

On the Goth day of February last, Mrs SARAH J. WAL
roN wife OF Anthony A Walton, Esq of coun
", Va in the 9th year Of her age For many years Mrs
walton was consistent member Of the Methodist Eps-
copa Church. holding regular communion with her
and brethren OF that denomination, and received by them
worthy and jealous.
Daring the period OF her painful and proactcd illness
amidst all her suffering (lnd the writer can truly saw be
never saw one suffer more she would converse calmly on
the prospect OF her speedy departure life and
press hersei hrm IN the hope OF obane bssfu immor-
tay in that which she was rapidly fastening relying
win christian resgnsuon iho will Of her Almighty Fa-
Their Lot me die the death OF righteous and let nv
last end be like his"
Q- TIE Richmond Louisville Jounal md
81 Lolis papers Tequesei to copy
On the 18th February, LiscoImsc, county Longfod
Ireland MT sHifLrHAN JOHNSTON late ct tie city OF Rich
mond. deeply and de.evody regretted By numerous cir
Gle Of friends for his many virtues snd endeang quaes
He died as he he'd lived faithful follower Of Ills Saviour
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
lFrom the sumter Banner
BKApFoRp SrRfxos. :. C


March Is. lelT.
Mr. Editor-To prevent the publication Of any incorrect
sia,emsnt concerning the attempted assassination OF tho
ness OF which you may rely.
Respectfully yours, ISAAC AuLp.
ArrEsrrED AssAssiSArIoS-Atl IL o'clook on wcdnes-
ter, formerly principal OF the psng,cn Male Academy.
called the Bradford SPRING.. snJ, finding tho Rev
Mr. DuBosc at tho dwelling house. walked towards
his horse with him; his way thiihcr he IVES met
with US. Mr. DuBoso received him kindly and taking
Mr. John Neules and Col VIM Ncules After n few
ties to walk out with him asd look OF his stock.
During their walk about the premises Mr. DuBoso aud Col
Nee' while passing the stable observed Mr. Baekhouse
withn where he had placed himself, he afterwards
knowedged with the hope Of finding opportunity Of ef
ecnng his purpose MIR Backhousc returned with them
towards The house, walking few PAGES behind just
Tore they reached the house Mr. Backhouse stepped
between Col Neiiles aud Mr. DuBose and placing himself
IN front OF the latter stabbed him with pocket knife
he struck twice but only blow took effect The thrus
were well aimed Tor the heart, but provdenay the
KNIFE struck sganst RIB and glanced, INJECTING painful
but not fatal wound. Mr. Backhouse Immediately At
tempted To escape and had nearly succeeded
at as he had mounted his horse The knife with which he
Inflicted the wound in his hand by Col Nculcs
and Mr. DuBosc but could not be found afterwards We
suppose he must have thrown away while running
wards MS horse nothing about the motives as that
Will be subject for Judicial invcstir alion.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

YES hs intention Of SANTA Anna 20 attack Gen. Tsyior
simultaneously in iron, and aud that Santa Anna bad
warned those officers under him strike blow until
he gave the signal fo the attack The editor looks upon
the battle. then about to take place, calculated decide
the desunes OF the eounuy-or, he Gays, the "lis
death Of the Mexican republic. In his remarks no states
that the Mexican troops marching upon the Americans
with excellent spirits and enthusiasm Santa Anna
states the thing in his letter tho Miner Of War
But in letter dated the l6th nj place called Cedrs IL
10 stated that they then in tho spirits and that
number had died tho for OF and the
extraordinary cold weather. This is confirmed by letter
dated the 18th ut San Luis Poios from which
that the bad weather had eommencedhat had fallen
to considerable depth. and that tho weather had
known to be so bad for twenty-five years previous. This
letter also states that Csnses had taken the Yankee
at Mier 4S7 mules, carts and other uing things.
besides having taken prisoners, various occasions
about 100 men. IL rcitcrstes the that Gen. Tsy
lor was enrenched at Aqua Nueva, with 5000 and
twenty pieces artillery Mnon at San Luis Poosi.
This have doubt whatever Is error. A letter
from San Luis dated the 20h is published in the Mexican
papers. which places Minon between Saluo and Monte
py.-Eps.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
Prom tn Tampico Scntrc, March 6.
RumOFed BattIe---Sauta Anua---Gen
TuyIOr, &c.

Our city thrown into quite lCver yesterday evening
by the receipt Of some Of battle between General
Taylor and the Mexican forces under Santa Anna. That
there hiss been engagement s probable but that any p0
information has been received this city regards
the result very much doubt As matter Of course we
this after the gent inquiry, aud
Jr Information such points Of such character that
ful. confidence may be placed upon what sssefL
From oil learn, the result Of battle which has
probably been fought between the American aud Mexican
forces 10 founded anticipation upon letter from santa
Anna, dated tho l7h ult and published ~ IIis Espa
not, Of the 2ih ut, and printed tho cry Of Mexico
From learn that Gen. Taylor had cncamped place
called Agua Nuevs New WatcrJ about twenty loBgucs
from San Salvador, from which Santa Anna dates hs lot
Mnser u War. lie also opinion
that Gen Tsyo bad onuonchcd himself there Tor the pu
pJ5e of giving hm battle; that ho had forces under him
am.Jntng ~ about 800 men, with twrny-pioccs Uf
urfy b,n universally known 10 be iase,l and
advises Ore Government Of he intention % give Cen FAY
lOf battle the 2h I've presume the 2lst ut though 10
BE- printed the l2ih and anticipates the most decided
|
We have doubt Of the rumors ahoat being based sp
on the above facts Now, by way Of BfnzOs we have in
formation from the forces under Gen. Taylor tho 18Th
ut. and be his way 20 Monterey, having de-
tsrminod % abandon his onronohmonts 81 Aqua Nueva,
end u possible Santa AIMS ~ pursuit snd
hsye up with the American forces IN time 20 engage
them before they foscb Monterey.
This probable from some remarks which wo find
under the edousl hcsd 10 ~ Is BsDSH0i-tbo editor Of
shat paper land doubt from information derived
tbs Gogcfnmcnt uiat Anna hnd divided HE IN
fanry into the divisions tho r under PachcO the sec
ond under LombsdGe, and tho third under Nasques-iha'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

ar The Will Of Judge Xavier Martin Of New Orleans.
leaving about half million Of dollars his brother. has
been declared null and void BY Judge csnonnot sys the
Peayuns) account Of the blindness Of the estaor,
stated in cone OF The papers, but in consequence Of
parent understanding bstween the and the egs,ee
that the property should be sold and large portion OF
proceeds persons living France without paying
the State the usual tax OF per which the laws
require in such Tho being anxious leave
Of his property to strangers" had long eonned this
subject and brought the whole power OF his mind
bear upon it, thereby intending the Of near
y S35,O00 which woald otherwise go the State
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

II A writer in tie Enquirer states that Lieut. Thomas,
Of the L. 5. Artillery OF whom such honorable mention Is
made by General Twiggs and Henderson their Official
OF the battle OF Monterey, the a;e John
Thomas, OF Southampton county Va and educated
Yves; Point. Lieut.. Thoma. with Capt Bragg the
stl and 9Th Of May last, and participated in the umphs
Of Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma
Speaking Of him, subsequently, Monterey, Gen Hender-
says " beg leave, under the authory Of Gen. La
mar compliment Lieut.. Thomas OF Artillery and his
brave men, for the bold advance and oeen, management
Of the gun under his charge When ordered rotre h,
reloaded his piece, fred farewell, shot al the foe and re
urned under a shower Of bullets"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
Pricc. nfPrn,rmcn-

The New York York Herald EXPRESSES the opinion tho
the pnees OF bfcsdsils will be- maintained u rsnun,ran,
prices The London correspondent of the Now York Com
metoa on the contrary, looking to- iho drain Of specie from
bnziand and the consequent increase In the value Of mon
ey 10 that county prcdcts decline, snd thinks that vii
increase 10 rapidly shout The months Of Nay June and July
"n'n nc greatest pressure on the money market may b
expected 20 occur
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26


For the information Of the generous contributors the
fund for the destitute OF Ireland, and acknowledgment
OF the communications transmitting money, anneXa list OF
the sums received which have been placed by the
credit OF special account in the Farmers Bank. In
few instances the money received has been directed
divided between The sufferers OF Scotland and Ireland and
will be taken 10 fulfil the injunction There no
doubt large contributions yet be received but there
delay the transmission OF funds hand
in the mode which the committee charged with deciding
upon Its application may determine be best therefore
suggest early meeting Of the committee.
WIN II. MCFARLAND, Treas'r.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

The schoOnefs r. s. Powell. aud the Pinis arrived las,
evening from the Bfusos ST. Iago, with four days later I'D
vices from that place end hanmoros but without any fur
Their information whateyor from the army or even from
Cumago We learn however, that the excitement he'd ia
great subsidized Ma'amrro7 NJ revards sny at.
tack On Inst place, which was cJn.dsrsd slc, cas ~
the present. The city once G'rd with rumors both
good and bad the arrival Of the shove yo.sss bot W,
ascoranod pDsuvoy that they brought no new
end as We are informed, not letter papcr. We hops
this state Of suspense destined to continue
much lougof.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
Young wings, Attention (.
Jelser.on ward Mee1ing,

TO THE RALLY WINGS!
You are requested to meet in council at Military Hail.
ON Saturday evening next o'clock for the purpose
celebrating upon important subjects connected with the
npproachi ng election. MANY WINGS.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26
From the Scat of WAR.

We lay before readers morning mass OF intel
leenee from the OF which, though 1t furnishes
nothing definite and certain with regard General Tsy
lors actual position is calculated relieve great ex-
tent public snIey IN regard to his safety Ii belev
ed that there has been general between
Tsos and the Mexican forces and that the former
had safely reached Monterey which considered imPreg
nablu any assault that Santa Anna may be able make
upon IT,
In addition the ndvces that have reached through
the New Orleans papers, find the last Savannah Re-
publican statement derived from officer of the Regular
Army who LEFT Moaierey the Goth 2Ist Of February
and his way, poet haste, to Washington. The Sa
vannah paper gives the following narrative which, though
it adds very little to stock Of information, be
the direct and authentic intelligence from the Rio
Grande:
lie had CT nine men. and beseired in
stone house for ~ hours by rancheos whom they beat off
IL is fact he says, that tho communications off
and the enemys cavalry and ranchcros swaming
all directions true also that orders had been transmit
ted TO send no supplies without strong IL Is
feared that Captain James Irwin OF the Regular Army.
most accomplished officer, known personally OF
citizens of savannah has been off, But the posts,
all going well, all IN goods spirits, and there
cause for alarm apprehension Lit r. had seen,
he left Monterey, letter from Gen Taylor 10 his
inaw, Dr. Wood, in which he says that he sixteen
miles from Saullo, with his and WOODS command.
amounting TO $500 effective and he retiring quietly
Monterey Hts ouposis were constantly retreauny before
the enemy'S advanced guard what presumed be
advanced guard OF 90 600 andcd by Santa
Anna. The under Taylor all the highest spi-
Tts and ready for conflict The General himself. the
letter alluded s,ys he get field lor his
ucTy, and that Sara Anna Distinguish himself.
he'll be id II he don't give him chance The bat
OF the regular artillery with Taylor, Wash ngtons
Websters, ShomSn's aud Bragg's-2i pieces. Each OF
these four batteries in parance OF the army
held to be equal a regiment and half Of men. OF
this remark be understood made
IL, but shows how much reliance placed upon them
The army. The troops at Camargo actively engaged
IN throwing up entertainments.
Thus. have yet learn whether there has been
General engag partial whether Taylor
has reached Monterey without encoun,eug the enemy
There Monterey informant says, full aons
5000 for 100 dcys, which could be hold
nearly months Of necessity Such the sub
OF the verbal made us, which may
doubt be confidently relied upon. "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

Darn OF Az Ex-EErsEss-ln some Parsian gossip.
translated from tho Courier de- Etan Uns by the United
States Gazette, the following passage occurs.
"One, who 80 years since tho queen of the world
has died IN obscure 81 the globe Msna Louise
70 dead II her love great her suGengs have been
excessive. Her daughter whom she had made the fret
ady Of her palace and who mariod notlo n Man
" dying hourly Of pulmonary pton uGder her very
cycs Her son whom she idolzos, uosm her with dare
grd and scofn. H. is Msjor a Austrian regiment
her,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-26

Inc Cy Council, eta recent meeng. wisely ,nd iu.ry
ordered hat Wall trHEtr should b. nrro,7sty rrsv,S
sac FirI Tue street m condition tor cUssiss Al b,s
sotofer on ssid street T. nqure. ,krossb ~, .n,,,
wao'o duy II - 'Oeary INTO effect the orders o. the Conn
CIV PALU ALTO