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We learn that by his will, the late Col Louis ID. Viii
on Of the 18th infantry, bequeahed to the chaiman OF
he county court OF Edgecomb in North Carolina, and to
is successors in office, forty thousand dollars to be ap
lied 10 the support of the poor of said county" This ACT
y charity is touchngly beautiful. Col Wilson had for
ears represented the county OF Edgecomb in the Senate
his native State. When it appeared probable that the
equision for volunteers made by the President on the
koyemor of North Carolina would not be met, he re-
gned his seat in the Senate, volunteered, and was
ected captain, the highest post to which the voice OF
|he men could elevate him; and in that humble rank
arched to Mexico. Before marching, he made his will
ind evinced his gratitude to the constituency which had
% long honored him with their confidence, and his char
table regard for his poor neghbors by this munihcen
equest There has not fallen in the service Of his
Ey drawer or better man.
We cannot permit the following touching note which
announces the fact stated in the preceding paragraph to be
lost We therefore take the liberty of communicating it
d our readers:
' / do not know when have been affected than
t learning, in letter from friend in Iarboro received
his morning, that the patriotic and excellent Col Wilson
had disposed OF large portion OF his estate as is men,
[oned within He respected throughout the State
|enquished the and comfort of his own home and
n competent fortune, at the advanced age OF sixty to
[ngage in the military service Never there more
patriotic selfsacrifcDg act He fell victim to the
nhosptabe climate before he could the enemy; and
his disease aggravated by his regrets at not being
kbe TO head the command which has been CALAMITY
conducted by the brave Major Lay But military occu
BATON did not make him forget the people of Edgecomb;
bad he evnced at the beautiful traits OF gratitude
Ind charity in the beques to which have referred.
Ee can we imagine the beauty of that mans life, the
lose of which characterized by such act. How
Ne was beloved, and how he is mourned! p -
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We learn from the Navy Department that the reports
circulation concerning this vessel and her officers are
not correct The Hecla" Lieut. Fairfax commanding.
enteng the river of Avarado on the night OF the i4th
ut got ashore on the bar, although she had pilot on
board; but she was got aloa without any serious IN
jury. None of her officers were lost.
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VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUC-
TION.-On Tuesday, the 2Ist instant, O'Clock. p.
m, shall sell in front OF the premises, very desirable
house and ot being lot No Of the subdivision OF lots
In square 49, stua1rd on street. between n and 9Th
streets The improvement good thrcc-story brick
house, with stabls ~ wood house, The location In esi-
nbe, being ~ basnese portion of the ci and per-
sons wishing pnAss pleasant residence viii do well
70 attend the sale: Te property 10 that belonging Lieut.
w. d. Porter. Terms ~ eae. A. GREEN,
Sept, led Auntonssr,
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Election In Maine.

The election of four members of Congress took place
on Monday last SO far as the returns have come to
hand they are suspicious We give our readers all that
We have received.
Extract of a letter, dated
CORTLAND, Sept, 10, Monday night.
1--WE have gained in Portland one member of Congress
since last trial. over Little and scattering Alp votes A.
w H. Clapp sIl J. s. Little 934; scattering S. think
I'VE shall have 200 plurality, and decided majority In
The county"
From the Portland Argus, Sept H.
Maine Election.
"7he star in the east shines brightly"
Our annual election occurred yesterday, and we have
only time this morning to say that OLD CUMBERLAND
erect The democrats have carried their whole ticket
congressman, senator's, and county officers by trium
plant majoritiesgven gain over last year OF several
hundreds-it may reach thousand for governor and
Clapp for Congress-!
Gain in this city for governor, 27s for Congress,
about 4oO In Brunswick 50 for governor and 1876 for
Congress- Freepor 40 for each Falmouth 40, and so
The federaliss able to elect but one representa-
i've the legislature in this city, and that by only 7
plurality Brunswick, after three trials, could not elect
The federalists placed their issue on the war and the
bad conduct OF the administration, and the people haue
ansrered
The weather was very stormy, and we have not re-
ceved many usual but by our next paper
we shall be able to give much fuller report.
Old York is rolling in her majority Wehave heard
but from three townsSaco, Biddeford, and kennebunk
They give gain for governor OF ia.
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C,ULLIvAN's LETTERs.-The public men Of the revo
- luton including from the peace OF HS3 TO the
peace Of 1885 by the late Hon, VIM Sullivan New ecu
ton r. ih'hoN
Sept, IA.
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MARRIED.,

On the 18th instant by the H. THOMAS
LANE, of Washington, ELLEN H. TURK daughter OF the
ate JaMrs Tux somer wescheser county New York
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DIED
In this city Thursday the 18th instant sfe an illness Of several
years Mira ELIZABETH MA0RUDER aged az years. wife Of Dr.
WILLIAM b. MAosuDrH
her funeral 1t 10 O'Clock on Saturday morning
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OFFICIAL.
JAMES X. POLK,

JAMES X. POLK,
President of the United States of America.
TO all tchona IL may
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited that
Guhermc de Feitas Henrques Borges has been appoint
ed Of Portugal for Warren and the other pors
in the State of Rhode Island,
do hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him freq
exercise and ENJOY such functions powers, and prv
leges allowed to the viceconsus of the favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony Whereof have caused these letters to be
made patent and the seal of the United States be here
unto affixed
Given under my hand at the city of Washington the 10Th
H. S. day of September, A. d. l57, and OF the ndePend-
of the United States of America the I'D.
BY the President. JAMES X. POLK.
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State. .ts
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE


NEW YORK. Sept Is, IS47.
The details OF the hardiough battles in Mexico
are read here with deep and mingled int restpride in
the victory CALAMITY and pain that it had 10 be
dearly purchased Over such iumphs, 1t is the natural
feeling ofthe human heart TO
Let grief first,
Der pride itself victorious"
This is particularly account of the severe loss
of the New York volunteers. Scarcely who does not
see in the sad list of killed and wounded some dear ia
miliar name.
The " Star in the East" shines with comforting
ustre The Tribune this afternoon has telegraphc de-
spatch from the Boston Atlas office, which is short sweet
and sufficient Here itis
The State has gone ocofoco pretty strongly. Morse is
defeated He loses nearly thousand votes in Lincoln
county. Dana is probably elected by the people"
l"guess' it will that John w Dana is elected
by decisive majority and that have carried all o. the
four Congressman.
1t expected that the Right Reverend Henry M Onder-
don who resigned recently the bshoprc OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Pennsylvania and who suspend
ed from his functions the charge of intempeancc, will
be restored his bishoprc by the convention to st
proof made that he has, his suspension exhibited
every evidence of thorough reform The signs indicate
that effort will be made by the friends OF
his BROTHER late the Right Reverend Protestant Episcopal
Bishop of New York; Benjamin L. Onderdonk to restore
him also the approaching convention; but with what
chance of success it is hard to
The I'D instant has been fixed the day for the fune
raj obsequies OConne in this city Governor Seward
deliver the grafton. The grand marshal is the
BILE Thomas O'Cono Gather of the distinguished lawyer
Storms the commissary general OF the State 1t is under
STOOD ofcourse that the responsible duties of the post WILL
fact, fall upon General s., Mr. O'Conor being inca
pacated by his great age, from any active exeon and
they could not be in better hands.
Cincinnati paper has calculation of the difference of
time bewe four principal cities and the metropo
lis of pork and astronomy which may be useful travel
ling readers OF the Union. Here it Isl:
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1t hardly needs be added, tina, in all these cities, lying
of Cincinnati, (and to the sum- sunrise,
and earlier Thus, when it IL O'Clock New
York. is but 20 minutes past ii in Cincinnati Watches
should be set accordingly.
The Mormons, it seems, making themselves at home
as fast as possible their quarters the fine
lands of the Pottowaome purchase both sides of the
upper Missouri above Council Bluffs They have planted
immense fields Of the of some 10000 acres
They have bnilt also town, which they call Winter
Quarters, containing already population OF 1000 sou
and strongly pcketed in.
Mons Vattemare, the literary internuncio of day. is
preparing feast for all lovers of books and fine He
will open the public at the City Hall, this week. the
splendid collection of books, MAPS and engravings which
has brought with him presents from various countries
and governments Of Europe to our States.
genius here, named Rooney, arrested on Sunday
last the charge of bigamy but examination before
the chief of police it leaked that he is blessed with
three instead of two 1t is said that he is the father
of eighteen Responsibilities" all alive and kicking lie
acknowledges having been married to DEATH Not the
least doubt of it.
Powers "Grcek Slave continues to draw its 800 or GOO
visites day the best intelligence and taste OF Gotham
The other day it had many 1000. This speaks well
for the improving OF our people, and well too-snce
such things be thought OF, asofo the artists remu-
Grafton. The receipts average 800 day, and it
is estimated the exhibition of the statue will ultimate
lly yield to Mr. P. the of S25 900 or $4,000
The newspapers specializing upon the withdrawal OF
the fast steamer Roger Williams from the North river.
She is to 90 upon the New Haven route carry the mail
for her owner Mr.. McCuloch, who has the He
determined carry through if possible, in spite of the
combinations of railroad and steamboat companies.
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JAMES X. POLK,
President of the United States of america

JAMES X. POLK,
President of the United States of america
To all tohom il may concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that
Manoe dos Santos has been appointed vce-consu of Po
tuga for Norfolk and other ports in the State of Virginia.
except Alexandria,
do hereby recognise him such, and declare him free
exercise and enjoy such functions powers, and priv
eges allowed to the of the favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof have caused these letters to be
made patent and the seal OF the United States be here
affixed.
Given under hand at the city Of Washington the 18th
H. 81 day of September, A. d. S7, and of the independ-
ence of the United STATES of America the I'D
by the Presidents JAMES N. POLK.
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary of State
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I,LoWERs AT AUCTION.-On Wednesday, the ed
Instant at half past O'clock shall te the IA ren
of Mr. Watt on 10Th street, between and Massa-
avenue 800 pots DID, Of the
perior kinds and varieties. X. w. DYER,
Sept 16-eoSds Auctionsev.
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Editorial correspondence Of the Picayuns.l
TACUBAYA, August "a, 1917


have spent not little time in endeavorng collect
list the killed and wounded officers the great battles OF
the Goth rather difficult matter nasmnch as the different
divisions uarered in villages several miles apart The
following will be found, in the main, correct This list
we published in last evenings Union]
The New York volunteers suffered severely but not in
ier who commanded the latter behaved in the gal
liant manner In advancing upon the hacienda attacked
by Gen Shields head of his regiment, his horse
shot dead He then advanced foot until he received
Sc we're wound the leg, which caused him to fall In
anng condition he carried to the but, rally
ing again advanced the head of his regiment when
muskeba struck him in the head, and he died almost
instantly South Carolina lost of her bravest and most
generous spirits when Col. Butler fell.
have had time obtain full list OF all the killed
and wounded in the different divisions OF the army, but
shall endeavor do it the earliest opportunity great
proportion of loss perhaps nne-tentswas In the at
tack upon the strong works Churubnsco-Snnta Anna
second line as he called it. AS have previously stated
whatever of this strong position had been
nj ade The brilliant of the morning had inspired
both officers and with the highesi enthusiasm, and
they rushed pe-mel into the positions the most exposed
and where they moved down by hundreds
1t will be that loss falls q little snort oil
eepen hundred-about 6000 actively engaged
When the works Of the enemy examined naturally
wonders that Cen SCOTS entire force was not swept away
Put his army the position and since the days oil
the viceroys there been Mexcans enough born
drive them out.
White flags are constantly passing and repassing be-
tween the palace here and the palace in Mexico AT this
game the Mexicans can beat us.
Yours, Nc, G. w. X.
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TACUBAYA, August Is, 1877.

The armstce has finally been settled and signed, and /
do tell half the story when say that it has produced
universal dissatisfaction the armyin the entire army
In the first place. let you idea the mode by
which it was brought about.
On the night of the 10Th instant after the great Mexican
Mr. Thornton, of the English legation, accompanied by the
British CONSUL Mr.. Mackintosha who regards Santa
Anna hates the Yankees and unless his
ends be ganed-came OF the city post haste
visit to General Scott.
The morning General Mora, accompanied by Mr.
Arrangoiz, who formerly Mexican consul in New Or
leans came out, also a visit General Scott and
the day the latter wrote letter 10 the Mexican
bortes, limiting armisice between the armies
with of opening negotiations for peace This prop
osition eagerly jumped by the Mexican minister
war al the nsgaon of Santa Anna of COURSE and the
nnor nearly everything the Mexcans asked for
ceded know nothing of the proceedings OF this commits
sion, except from bearsay.
There are many who believe that General Scott has been
compelled adopt this policy, at the threshold OF the Mex
ican CAPITAL by Mr. Trst and his instructions but there
are few and must acknowledge myself among the
Der, who think that peace honoraby and satisfactory 10
the United grow out of this matter The whole
affair of looks like of Santa Annals old
tricks gain time and plan some scheme of trckery
assimilation; and he has British influence to back
him, he will be likely carry out what he undertakes
have always said and always believed that Santa Anna
was favorable peace-to peace from policy only-end
sti believe he may endeavor bring about but great
as is his power, like savessel he only go with
wind and current and has too and too powerful
mics TO carry his present schemes, without
| .trong assistance from the United States.
Santa Anna accuses Valencia Of having lost the capital
by not obeying his orders abandon Coneros the 18TH
and has ordered him 10 be shot wherever found On the
other hand Valencia Santa Anna of having lost
everything by not coming to his assistance and 1t is now
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The peace commissioners again yesterday, and
point nearer this place Nothing positive in relation the
proceedings oil this second meeting has uanspiredsome
say that everything went smoothly, others say not
which is toerably strong proof that but little Is known one
way the other relation the deliberations The new
Atristan The latter is represented tool OF Mackin-
oss but II he can do anything towards bringing about
peace, this makes difference.
They say that in the city they indulge the hope that the
This carrying the stakes and little too far "Gve
them inch, and they take ELL is applied to many
pie in the world give Mexican inch, and he'll take
least miles and half
close this letter in hnste, messenger has
come in to saw that the express is about TO start You
shall be kept informed OF everything.
To the proper calculation of the spirit with which the
recent amistce entered into between General Scott
and Santa Anna annex several important documents
The following the letter addressed by Gen Scott
to Santa Anna rendering an armistice
HEADQUARTERS ARMY u s. AMERICA
Coyoacan, August II, 1917.
10 ms FREQUENCY the Predenf and Generniinhisfof the
republic Of Merico.
SlRi Too much blood has already been she'd this
natural between the great republics of this conti
is time that the differences between them should
be amicaby and honoraby settled and is known your
exceuency that commissioner the part of the United
States clothed with full powers that end, Is with this
am willing sign, reasonable TERMS short armsticc
shall wait with mpatence until to- morrow morning
Tor direct this communication but shai ia e
meantime seize and occupy such positions outside OF Tie
capital as deem necessary to the shelter ana comfort
OF this army
have the honor remain. with high consideration and
WINFIELD SCOTT.
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I'D FARMERS, COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
AND OTHERS.

Grcnt Reduction ut Penitsntinry store.
VIE subseriser Board /, now abIs To Of
u fer al greatly reduced prices
ing t
1000 yards plain and striped Ihssy womens clothing
In Store for Fall purchaser:
200 heavy rcsdy made Kef,ey Goats
200 do DO Pa,ts
5coO pieces with ,rr, assortment of ,o.,.. - e.
Shoes equal to any N MARKET
conpse sets Of Wagon hor,.. with Cant
Wagon tlaines- In portions
Warranted Ares superior
Also Wheat Pam, What Bag, Refrigerator. ardrob., and
FURNITURE Of different kinda ~
for sae at Penien'ary. superior article Of Burr Mn
Stones, Wagons Drays. Cars &c -
he above are offered and nur
ehaers viii do well 10 call or Al the ot. Nc
II, street leading to Mayo's Britze
Sc 1u JAS. C. sporrs AGES. Penny
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PUTNEY 4 WATTS.
NOTICE.

I HAVE this day associated with me Mr.. JAS.
A. TRiCE who has been my employment years
and will busne,s 9TH and Cary
under style ofwM ANDERSON CO. purpose
eongetpg Wholesale Grocery
fer Of Groceries Dome tic Good, Cotton Yarns &c
wta the products and minerals Of the Sae
gagged the OF Mr. DAVID ANDERSON, J conduct
grocery and wheat department OF business HIS eIpc
and for that branch Of the business well
make also
arrangement MI PRED ANDERSON aid n mango
Of h tobacco de who Ia, familiar and
tmatey acquainted with this branch OF business
Liberal advances will be
nestle goods tobacco, wheat pug and any
general trade. WM. ANDERSON, Jr.
February Itt
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GARDEN SEEDS.

EHE subscriber is now in receipt of constant
.h' 20 10 supply Of Garden Seeds nun the well kpoyyp
es.a- -shnaert CT D. Lancr-ih Of Phladephia ~ 0""
IIcs' seeds have acquire a resutat On as,v. -, ,.
-. I iesh tni Eenune' aHd be implicitly reed ON
49, go. - y 's direction Of ST Iardrth, are aauualy
~ Ire sale By TINS t- public can be assured 2
l '1c sloseraeT ere abe IL Is pos,,be u be
en- - : - - A-d 'hose purchasing again woul CON
- isIe-. oy Supplying themselves with Landre his seeds
% ~ p JOHNSTON.
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NUMBER 81.
SWAN TAVERN


On Hroad Street tho Rie N nm end, Frsdsr-
VIE above e't-bshment eoup ora~. Zoe The
eommdti-n Of travellers The rrOssos sieI. tss cue
tom OF hrs Old hi.nd, and thu Pusiae rsssssny.
Board per day sI,2S
W Travellers ronx in the Northern tss p,.s
eonsrhIsnt place 10 lodge and within y,ra.
OF the Dept Breakfast only 37t cent.
f. is-u ~ rAvtnp
NOTICED under iEned Executor. Of lhs a : viii .ss
tessm-n Of Edwarl Colenan. of city Of Phad~i
phia deceased, hereby notify all whom
vue OF Their powers Frecuors
OF the Act o. the Geteral hly Virgins. eut-d
10 aehiate the iTanser Of Stock In The
ts STATE pns~d the 10th day Jannaiy GU ot
amer the ian day OF June
persons as may eeeome the
hehmond fsdreksburg Potomac Railroad ,tard-
ing on The boz k OF Said Company Ed
mnnd Cornian, deed, GEORGE w. hsPINwALI.
f. tim HAZtFuuasT Ern
hlSSOLU rlON.-The Copartner-hip mere
~ ofor- existing under The Far,, 4, ,h.
day Dissolved by mutual m y rho-
Fars are beth auihorEs ling
up The brsine'- wM Y. WARREN.
Fsey L, ls7 Tuos. 4. FARIss.
4 OPARTNERSHIP.- undersigned have
- u day formed the 81, V ard finn &C
hRRi " PARI-S A BROWN. far Of
a general Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods busi.
ness ai VIII dur NJ the additions 20
the Usual ock OF The od INVITA-
the sneaion Of our frisnts and the public generally
WILLIAM L WARREN
THOMAS X. FARIss
Feby l. is47. re 81 NJ BENTLEY BROWN
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SlR-fou will take notice, that, upon the 10th
~ day Of March Is47 between the nuns Of NJ and O.
W. we shall proceed 70 take, the
hely = Coayngham. Commission Msehauts ey OF New
ans and state Of LOUISIANA the dispositions Norton
ta' hur- m D. Scott Edwaid Thomas Rad in
evidence in the suit Of MeG and sdnira-
tor and ohen amended supplemental aed ..d
su oy cave OF the Court the February 1917
nov ee-Ddins In the Circuit Superior Court NJ
hehTond Circuit IN which plant IL and ,ou
ana ohers are defendants and H. any depo
ions shouh not be commenced
march, le47 the be frcn day 70 day between
the sane hoars until comp sted.
A NJ NATHAN, and MARGARET hi. wife,
Re l0-dfd nv