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were being fortified between CriatovaI and Bsrsisn-
tos. fst fNs RI al.f k
The Bishop Of Osjaco has sent $4,000 10 the
Government, to maintain the war, and the churches
generally delivering up their plate to be melted
into coin. Mr.. Polk will no. get much out Of the
churches at This rate, if he does not hasten.
The dit'ict Of the Capital Of Mexico has been de-
clared in state Of seige, and heavy penalties are
laid upon all those who use American goods or sell
tho Americans provisions, &C.
The people of Zacstscss sna Durango are accused
Of sympa.hizing with us.
Anaya, the Sub-Prssideni, had imprisoned an
American for daring 70 approach him with 6 propo-
sition Of peace. WHO'S ths American Is il sir.
Parrot Of your city FIST
Guadalupe village is bsins fortified.
The State Of Jalsco ia to furnish is 900 men du-
ring the war; and Guanajuato 5000. All the forces
Of the Republic have been ordered to report to old
Wooden Leg as the only Commander in Chief.
The liberty Of the press has been suspended in the
capital. Mr. Polk ought to follow suit and close the
mouths Of the National Wing and National InteIli-
gencer.
The English mediation is universally condemned
by the Mexican papers. s
But the most important intelligence from Mexico
since the war began the appearance upon the
Of the priests. They are preaching three days in
every week in order to excite the people to defence
Of their country. A conplete phrenzy seems to have
seized upon the minds Of the priesthood. The adj
dress Of the clergy Of San Luis Potosi abounds in
the most exciting appeals. The design Of Mr.. Polk,
to seize upon and sequester the church property Of
Mexico il treated with the utmost horror end ndig-
nation. BY the by-how came the Potosinos to
know tina, such policy was designed by our gov
eminent! We have just heard of it here from the
Union Of the 18th instant. while the Potosinos knew
it on the 2sth Of April! Thus has this war become
war Of reiigion-it will next be war Of extermi-
nation for the clergy declare they will be extermna.
ted before they will submit to American domination
The Notifications of San Luis and Catorce are
ample. Things have been prepared to receive Us
with an enlistment Of the whole male population
They had 26 pieces Of heavy artillery, and $500
men completely armed. Gen. Urea is in command
They were looking for Old Zach every day.
send you the appeal Of the clergy Of San Luis.
Yours, truly, --.
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Far the National WhiS.

president Folks 1Our OF treasure.
VI observe, Mr.. Editor, that the papers are
giving very glowing accounts Of the compli
mentary receptions with which James K Polk
is greeted as he journeys on his tour Of plea
sure, and feeling very much surprised that
the President should at this particular time
lake trip Of pleasure at all, and more sur
prised al the reception he meets with, as re.
presented by the Democratic papers, / beg
leave to make, through the medium Of your
paper, few remarks upon the subject.
Our country is now involved in war, (whe-
Their justi6able or otherwise it is not important
here to discuss,) by which hundreds Of our
most valuable men have already been lost, and
thus the husband been cut off from the wife
aud children, the son from the parents, the
brother from the sister, and The lacerated feel.
ings Of the living insulied by the apparent
heartlessness and indifference of the President
Of the United States, as exhibited in his seek
ing after pleasures at moment rePlete with the
most mounf,d facts and circumstances.
am clear, sir, for every possible respect
being paid the office Of President Of the United
States and in the case under consideration |
should pay respect to the office, by meeting
Mr. Polk with full turn out in every city,
and reprove the cruelty of the man. by having
the turn out to constitute in every instance an
appropriate and mournful funeral.
LIBERTY.
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To be contin1ed.)

Circuit Courf.-Eastsr and others ~ Ward.
Argued during the term. Opinion delivered. Deed
broken. In this ease, the lats VIM. G. Oms made
deed to Ward. for the benefit Of his (Orms,s)
children, excluding his creditors.
Estko and others ". Armstrong and Bonsord.
Demurrer to bill Of review bradley, Fsndall and
Yoeman for complainants Core for dsfsndsms.
This case occupied ths attention Of the Court yss-
terday afternoon and this morning.
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lCorres. OF the National Wing.
Ne,D Orleaus, May 26, Is47.
Dear Whig.-The Editors of La Patria have re-
ceived full files Of Mexican papers to the eighth in
stant
A sad state Of things exists in the capital. All is
despair and the effort Of despair. The war feeling
was predominant. War, war. war--was the univer-
sal cry. Peace 10 on no mans tongue. The mem.
bers Of the Mexican Congress deserving their
posts. Enough each day fegned sickness and alb
scented themselves to prevent quarum. Seventeen
Of them had gone into the country without leave.
These deserters are denounced by the papers. One
Of the members, . Mr.. Ramero, is very eloquent in
scratch, but in vain. This looks more like total
breaking up Of the government than any thing that
has yet taken place.
On the list for raising money for the war by sub
scription, there are sums put down from IL cents to
$1,000. We have the appointment Of Mr.. Mon
tauo to be Chief Of Guerillas.
The Mexican Republican Of the 9th instant says
that the Guerilists had captured two of our wagon
loads Of supplies and $4,000 in gold. No truth in
this, Of course II says that Santa Ana was only
waiting for money 10 march on Pueblo.
There is letter from Durango dated Goth Of
April stating that Col. Doniphan had gone back to
chihuahua to put down an instruction against The
Americans by the people Of Ell Passo, but the intel
ligence is very doubtful. .
A decree on the 9Th instant required every man
who had two houses TO give one to the government,
and all citizens between Is and so years Of age to
enlist and present themselves without delay equipped
and armed for service.
Canazo has been deprived of the command Of
the cavalry, and ordered to the capital He is
ceeded by Alcorta.
Guerilla parties were forming rapidly, il the pa
pers are 10 be believed.
Santa Ana is reported to have two parks Of artl-
lery with him. He only nee Us money, say his
friends, to give us much trouble. Why can't MI.
Polk give him some Of the three millions!
The papers say that the Mexicans had captured
some Of our correspondence which Of great util-
ity 70 their government IL 1t the order to ssquestsr
the Church property
The Notifications Of the capital were going on I'M
der Mr.. Guzman. Nine new csrros or heights
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lent companies Of Illinois VOLUNTEERS under
Major Warren of the 6rsl regiment. A field
work, which commanded most OF the APP
proaches, was garrisoned by Captain Web
s'er's company Of The first artillery. and
armed with two 24-pound howiizers, while
the hain and headquarters camp was guarded
by two companies Of Mississippi riaemen I'M
der Capt. Rogers. and field-piece commanded
BY Captain Shower Of the Sd artillery. Having
made these dispositions for the protection Of
the rear, Gen. Taylor proceeded, on the morn.
ing of the 23d Of February, TO Buena Vista.
ordering forward all the other available troops.
The action had commenced before his arri-
rel on the field.
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or We would suggestto our Wing friends in the
free ststes that il is the extension Of slavery tina,
Mr.. Polk i altar. He cares not a sous about sla.
very. Il sPOLxHar that he is seeking to extend
and fasten upon the country-a species Of slavery
thousand times terrible than all the other sa.
veries ia the world hesides. .,1 (. m
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Correspondence Of he National Whig.]

Correspondence Of he National Whig.l
| JALAPA, May IA, ls47.
DEAR SIR:-N is believed here, by the most
knowing. that Santa Ana has moved from Orzaba
upon Puebla with force of ? 500 men 80 az to in
tercept Gen. Worth--God help him, If he has the
teineriiy t, attack the Hero Of the waving plume
But others think that Mr.. Folks wooden leg fiend
has gone to the Capital to get the miserable apology
for government there to make him President again
This is likely for these Mexicans, like our Polk par.
| ty IT home, love Office more dearly than they do
lighting.
Mr.. Vice President Trist-I say Vice President
for he comes with full Presidential powers as the
Weekdays Of old times used to do and is in the
place of President Polk-has arrived here He goes
on with Gen. Scott. So we have peace and war
travelling together, but it is all ruse to cheat the
people at home. Mr.. Polk does not intend peace
evon il the Mexicans wished it. but he knows they
will never make peace, and all this show is only 10
get excuse for the grand ulterior measure Of sub
jugation and occupation. Well--Polk plays the
game well, il must BE- confessed For my own part,
see no other way for to escape from this wicked
war; in for penny in for pound"
Gen. Scott will leave for Pueblo in three or four
days hence. He is waiting fr the coming up q
the rest Of his train which is escorted by Walker
and his boys.
P. 9. The report that old Hop and Skip has gons
to Mexico Is confirmed. hope Worth will catct
him. Yours in hurry. --.
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Capt Williams Of the Kentucky Volunteers,
just as he was going into the battle Of Cerro
Gordo, turned to his men and said: "Boys,
remember old Ken,uckp' They gave one yell
and sprang forward to the charge with fury
that carried everything before il.
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Gr The Editor Of the Tribune says that PIG
would make o. good citizen and leader Of the
tomas any bips if il could talk and shirt and shave
Well--thes Editor Of the Tribune talks and shirts
and shavss, and is good citizen and leader Of the
ton. The conclusion is irresistible.
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rs Santa Anna labored as hard in his despatch
IS to explain away his defeat at Buena Vista, as
Polk did. in his Kane letter, to make the PennsyL
vanians believe that he was in favor Of the Wing
principle Of protection. Both Of them lied like "Old
Nick "--Deiphi (Iad.) Express.
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=
h JalapG, May IA, ls47.
Dear Nat.-Worth left Perote fl Pueblo on the
10th instant, with his own and Qultman's divisions.
He Is expected to enter Puebla day after to morrow,
Sunday which 10 the day on which all our great
actions have been begun since the war began. They
talk here that he will be received by the authorities
believe no such thing. II he escapes fight il will
be we'll There is no trusting Me1icans
Shields is better. Persifer Smith is reported for
duty.
There is rumor in town that Sanity has been
made prisoner by his troops but there il no truth
in it.
Childs is Governor Of Jaapa, and will remain
here with 1000 choice troops when Scott goes for.
ward. .. 4. n III 44. s
They say that the company Of deserters from our
army which had been organized by the enemy has
been dismissed By him. He caught Tartars in these
fellows. Yours anon, ----. "
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Why is the Hero Of Vera Cruz like Mr..
Marcy7 Give il up2
Because he makes the Government pay for
mending his breaches. Gu. basechess
Why did Commodore Perry foam at the
mouth when he heard that 1t. Hunter had ia
ken Alvarado2
Because he had made way with his stopper.
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The Whigs Of Platte county, Mo-, at public
meeting, have nominated General Taylor for the
Presidency, and Col. Doniphan for the Vice Presi-
dency. Go a! N
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No Signs Of Peace!
ANA MOVING UPON pUEBLA.
ARRIVAL OF
VICE PRESIDENT TRIsT
Al .J0lgp9
THE.NEYICaN CLERGYLvaans.

BY the arrival Of our Lapland Reindeer Express
last evening, after our paper had been issued. we
were placed in possession Of Mexican dates to the
9Th, and Vera Cruz dates to the 18th ul,imo
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In Pit,sburg, young man named Drum, acts as
a bar-kesper in hotel. An acquaintance, for whom
he was preparing whiskey punch, remarked that
he never before understood Shakspeares expression
Of the esprit stirring drum"
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~ The Wings Of Charlotte, Virginia, have no
minated Old Zach for the Presidency. Can't Mr.
Richie stop that hall?
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S1-Mr 4. M. Kimber is no longer an Agent for
the National Wing.
NOTICE.-Pcrsons indebted to the National Wing
for advertisements respectfully requested to make
q. l.. Gilchrest, who il our sole Agent, and whose
receipts alone win berecognized by US as valid.
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Mr.. Jefferson calls every man Tory who
seeks to strengthen the Executive branch Of
the government against the Legislative branch.
What does the Polk party but this /? a
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Did you ever see call 3 head done broom
and served up without brains? That's Mr..
Marcy. Mr.. Folks Secretary at War. Gen.
Taylor sent him q dish Of cabbage, but il ble,e
him up 20, that he's ashamed to say any thing
about il. DO publish that letter, Mr.. Marcy
make . virtue Of necessity--you had better,
for itm must come out, and then you'll be done
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CT Atocha, Mr.. Folks minister to The court Of the
Montezumas, passed down the river few days ago
Probably he is returning to Mexico. He deserves to
be kicked all through Mexico with Santa Ana'a
wooden leg. Louisville JOUR.
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tremendous meeting Of the people last week at
Bowling Green, KY. was held to nominate old Zach
And they did it, too, with shout that has not yet
done reyerbeating through the forests Of old Ken
tuck.
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Day after Tomorrow, convention is 10 be
- q Bloomington, Iowa. to petition Congress 70
ssaOye the Instructions in the Mississippi at the
Rtb. ksof no use, gentlemen. First, unite in
thsasing the obstruction to the navigation Of the
Wssessn waters out Of the White House, and put
- Ihnnderer Of Bnena Vista in his place, and then
pour voice will be needed. ss asst
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GJust as we sxpscted. The Boston Tory Post
end other Tory papers are bolssering up Mr. Polk
II quoting from SCOTS proclamation the Govern
n1snt sentimsnss and making Scott father them. II
Wun't do, gentlemen. il won't do. That procIama-
tiaa wss prepared and printed in Washington, and
y6aall know IT,
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The New Orleans southerner, d. tells the
Tory Union y mind its own business and not to
pssums e dictate to COL Nicholas whether he shall
= shall not 60 for old lack. That's right, Mr..
sedfherner. we like your spunk. A little more Of
sush spnnk will bring the arch-Tory Of the Union
t. his senses e s.sl i sli ~
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1oshe People Of ne Uaifed States---1o the
Friends cfAe present administration, and The
Arts aud Science.
TO THE HON. EDMUND BURKE,
& Il COMMISSIONER OF P.iIE.NTS.
WAsHINGroN, May 20, lS47.

As an American citizen, and as friend to the
promotion Of the useful arts and sciences, and
friend to the institutions Of the United States de-
sire you TO correct an evil that exists in the Patent
Office, which hare long since heard existcd, but
which saw with my own eyes this morning, and
70 which hereby make solemn oath. The charge
is this: that PERSONS unauthorized. and not belong
ing to the Patent Office, are allowed TO have free
access to unpatented models which are deposited in
the private and secret rooms Of the Office wherein
the pending applications for patents are kept.
JULIUS HATCH.
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Captain John Tyler has thrown up his com.
mission as Captain in the Ten Regiment force.
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We see that Mr.. Polk is expected to make two Or
three speeches in North Carolina. Well, let him
take the stump. His friend Santa Ana is stumping
tin Mexico. Louisville Jour- R
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O The people Of Smi,hland, Ky. at last dates
wsrs engaged in digging out Polk stalk at the head
q he Island near their town. It completely OBJ
ssrncts the entrance to the Cumberland. We hope
Try viii help to dig the Polk stalk out of the White
louss with equal zeal.
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Where's Commodore Perry gone? No one
knows. " He wouldn't say nothing to nobo-
dy," for fear they might get there before him.
All, Hunter that was shabby trick, 10 out
sail the commander-in chief, when he had a
leading Breeze, TOO; and, worst Of all, not TO
make report. Such conduct is ''positively
shecking.n But, as the girls say, you dear,
dashing d, il was so handsomely done,
sselcan't help loving you the better for your
''yo,ahfal moderation"
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Co The Tory Union Of last evening charges the
continuance Of the war upon the Wing party. Pray
i si5 il Mr.. Polk Wing. is his Cabinet Wing Cab
instisths party in power the Wing party, that you
maks such charge against the government
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Jehu, what Cabinei! An old Buck az
Premier, . Mason to regulate the Navy, Mar
cy (hibe'nice) 10 give instructions how to kill,
and Walker to keep running account of how
Government stocks stand. with Clifford Ono,
Paul) as Attorney General; 70 say nothing o.
Cace. TO see the mails properly distributed.
Some civet. good apothecary, to sweeten our
imagination.
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Co AT the earnest solicitation Of large and re-
spectacle number Of the Voters Of the 5th Ward,
Mr.. THOMAS MACKEY has consented 10 repre-
sent them in the next Council.
June 2. CAPITOL.
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q The Wing boys Of the 9th or Loeansport
Congressional District in Indiana, have elected DAN
~ p. PRArT, a. their standard bearer. The went
iAwish rush for Cd Zach in the nominating Con-
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A monkey-faced fellow offered himself to Garrick
as actor. "It will no, do, said Garrck," "but il
you had . tail no money should stop US"
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M Bait. g Ohio Railroad Co.,
WAsHNaroN BRANcH.
ON and after this day, Ist instant, the EXTRA
" TRAIN Of Cars will leave 1t 10 O'Clock, M.
instead of l2I, as heretofore. The change is made
in order to ensure connection with the Boat Line
from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
BY order:
T. H. PARSONS. Agent.
Iunh i 12A7 At s.sAtA ND 49, ~. 49,
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WASHINGTON, May 81, ls47.
To the Hon. Secretary Of State, Of the United States,
as Mehsad Of the Patent Office Department
as an American citizen do present you with the
following charges, respectfully desiring your imme-
diate consideration and action.
charge the Commissioner of Patents with the
following charges, viz:
lst. With allowing the keys to remain in the
doors Of the archives of the Office, and thereby
expo,ins the unpatened and caveated models to the
examination Of unauthorized persons.
%. / charge the Commissioner Of Patents with
letting Unauthorized persons enter the rooms Of the
secret archives.
Sd. charge him with allowing private patent
agency to be established by one Of the officers Of the
department in the room where the business Of his
Office is done, to the injury Of his official duty.
Respectfully, your obedent servant,
JULIUS HATCH.
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The Cincinnati boys have sent the starving Irish
1000 bses'of provisions, and are continuing their
nobls s1ssts in behalf Of the unhappy Green Isle.
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4
P.S. II the aFort Gibson Correspondent don't
feel for Mr.. Polk We soon, he'll not find him. He's
so small already, that scarcely see him, and
has gone to the single State with Mason, to gel
built up.
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BON TON HOUSE,
BON TON BOWLING SALOON,

Corner Of pennsylvania and .Nes1 Jersey foe
naes. Capitol HiA.
JAMES CASPARTS has the honor Of informing
- his friends and the public generally, that his
House and Saloon continue open for sths accom-
mediation Of visiters who desire to vile away plsa-
SAINT hour in healthfnl exercise.
He keeps on hand the best liquors, and u ready
to furnish at monents notice oil the fashiohabls
beverages Of the day. "
His Reading-room il supplied with Ill the papers
Of the city and District. s7gs
Gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds are ~.
quested TO give him call.
Just received, large lot ofth best imported Sc
CARS. assal
may31 lms 4a Fsg
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The difference between Mr.. Polk and the King
Bavaria i, that the former bestows his favors up
a common uonaen while the latter selects very COM
mun men for the objects Of his bovnty. Both use the
puhic funds AZ the ssnrlrce of their henacas 19se
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NOTICE.
r HEREBY forewam al persons from trusting
i my wife, LOUISA SALZER, % shall net pay
any debts Of her contracting from this date she hav-
ing left my bed and board without any Just canss:
DAVID SALZER.
Washington, May 81, ls47. 81
.SEGAR, TOBACCO, AND SNUFF
STORE,
Corner Pen9ls apeaslesdnd lst. three doors ,sest.
TIME pubHs arc - ppsscsfally informed, that By
Il calling at ths above named store they can be
nupplied with achoice selection Of Segara consistinS
il part as follows, viz:
Cazsdores
Principe
La.Norma
Rifle
HslkSpanish, &c. -
Also on hand, aprifnsiIos
Che,cing and Sesoking Tobacco, Snuff, &c.
all Of which she viii ssllsvsry low.
Is Il n F
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Z ROUGH AND READY PANTS

A teso more left, at fifty ceats pair.
4 LSO, running Of at auction prices, good
N assortment Of GUNNER CLOTH,
Tweed and Linen Coats, Satin, Silk, and White
Marseilles Vests Cashmere, Linen, and Gam
broom Pants with Shirts, Suspendera, Drawers,
Handkerchiefs, and variety Of Fancy Goods.
VIM. B. LEWIS,
Penn. avenue, near 18th street.
NAV % 1w # f1E
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II BY OUR LAPLAND n
\ REINDEER EXPRESS.
LN'FIYE D-qYS.LND FOUR HOURS FROM
jfa NEW oRLEANSi

{ Erclusiuely for The National Hhig.)
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Mn. Enron You say, in yesterdays Wing
that Col. Benton'a name is II did," Now, sir,
pray can you inform me whether the would-be Lieut..
General is any relation to Katy Did2 have
known several of that name, but they were all SO
green. that can hardly think the Senator from
Missouri can belong TO the same family. True, he
must have been oery green to suppose that Con-
gress would make him Commander-n- Chief in
Mexico, and when came to think Of it, he may be-
long to one Of the younger branches Of the stock
after all Beside,, he may have wished to go among
the Mexicsns, because they are green. and wear
green uniforms, to match. He must be called
(" ToNNr DlD." Yours,