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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-25
CRAB BOTTOM LAND FOR SALE

CRAB BOTTOM LAND FOR SALE,
EpY virtue of Decree of the Circuit Superior
~ Court of Law and Chancery for Pendleton
County, pronounced at its October Term, 1916, in
the suit of John Samples and wife, Us. Sampson
Zickafoose, the subscriber being appointed Com
missioner TO execute said Decree, will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, on Friday the 30th of
April lS47 in front of the Store OF Andrew Sy-
bert, in Grab Bottom, Pendlcton County, the
E'Es.E r. or E.gse I'D
mentioned in said decree, containing 81 ACRES,
and adjoining the lands of Jacob Newman and ia
cob Colaw's heirs. The above tract OF land lies in
the heart of Crab Bottom and for IFS size is perhaps
among the best Grazing Farms in the county.
TERMS OF SALE.--So much of the pur-
chase money will be required the day of sale as
will pay the costs of suit and expenses of sale, in
Guiding commissions the remainder in three equal
payments OF six, twelve and eighteen months, from
the day OF sale, the purchaser giving bond aud
good security, carrying interest FROM the day Of
sale. PETER II. KlNkEAD, COm'r.
Pendleton Co.. Va. March ~. lS47.--tds
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-25
NyOIEIOiDo

NO(ElO-2o
MY Clients and others are hereby informed thai
I've shall be in Staunton at the May Term OF the
County Court, for the purpose Of attending to my
unfinished business CHAS. III. LEWIS.
March %, IS47.-2t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-03-25
NJ A N GLE &

y. L. GRAHAM, | WuJI,v p,rp,cv
capt. Henry IL. fEck' SAMUEL CHgIsTIAN,
J. ID. HANGER, II. NJ Ct,ARxr
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
RRORa GRE aHMY.

The arrival ufthe schnnner HoME, al \. O. has brought advTes iTtm Tampicu. tp the mOI ning "t the 7ih. All the Ir,Urs intended i"r iee South have left Tnmpcu-a face of ab, ui 2OOO being lief: Ia gaIIisIn that rlace.
 The a.IIval brings abundant rrI uris cuucern. ing the alledged battle between Gen, T.yIc- aud Santa Anna-buI they seem nune of inc, tn be al all authentic. being like those alreadvs noticed, f"urGed on Mexican ,umels-ard we d" moi see any thing more definite Cr distinct ;han has hitherto been published. The Picay, nne's correspondent. NJ. Kendall. says thai these runners har reached IhtIc and were not credited, est regarding them as intending to cover santa Anna designs upon ether points. Under date "f the 7th m postscript, he has the following statement. which locks os if he thought the rrp"rIs nue-
 P. P.S.-March 7.-The report nf the revolu' tion in Mexico is correct The Na,ona Guards have joined the clergy Salas is rreSil dent. Santa Anna al the head of the army - Papers b. next veSs-l
 Gen. Taylor has had fight, but has lad 10 fall back upon Sallllo and Monterey. c. ". K.
 The Tampico Sentine! of the 9th, contains all the rum 'rs alluded to. but greatly doubts their truth. It thinks all the reports have grown out of aleter written by Santa Anna 10 Mexico, and ,hero published, The Sentinel says,
 "F From the letter we learn that Gen. Fay. Tor had enrsmred at place called Agua Nue> Va. IT New Water. about 20 leagues lrom San Salvador, from wht h Sarta Anna dates hi3 letter to the minisle, of War. He also states it as his opinion. that Gen Tavlor had entren- ched himself there fer the purpose of giving hi!n haiilp--ihat he had forces un,hr him a amounting tn SDl) men, with 2n pieces of ar. tIlerv. (bnth estimates universally known [, be false,l and advises his Government ct his intention ,n give Gen. Tavlor battle on the l2Ih i've presume the Fist ult though il is rri- ted the loIh,l and anticipates the most decided success.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
l5ru SENATORIAL DlsTRICT-A HARD

l5rH SENATORIAL DlsTRICT-A HARD CASE!
 It is truly pitiable that the !ocos cannot elect a Senator from this District It has been uniformly whig since the District system near twenty years ago. During all that lime certain loco loco aSpirants for Senatorial h.n"rs have been ,oniting and hoping, until hope deferred has made the heart sitk.' Some measure of releif became indispensable and at length cer- lain intrguers And ploiters resor,ed 10 the des- perate expedient of nominating the abolition or liberty party candidate and the result has 5.en AN iGNoMIous DEFEAT IL was very cruel ia the Wings to haulk this notable scheme of locofoco sdroiiness and cunning. the of's ring { the combined rrofundity of certain would-5e great man of Wihs,ed village, and a political busy body of Li,chfeld Hill; and we would respectfully suggest that they Uhe Whigs] should be reprimanded, or at least called .Mea. jean Whiss for such mis5ehavior: but alter all we would remark to his honor the eX- Lieut.. Governor and 10 his wors. ip the ex.l2th Dep. uty. your case is not quite hopeless-al yon will have 10 do next year will be 10 NOMINATE THE wHIc CANDIDATE, and then success will be certain!
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
|" OLD LITCHTIELD."


 In 10 town in the State have the Whigs made more spirited or praise worthy efforts than in ''old itch6eld." On occasion of Il C late arduous contest, they brought no less than 43O true hearted Whigs to tho polls, who through the exercise of ,he elect ye franchise expressed fearles>ly their opinions in opposi ton to the ruinous measures and mad policy ni the existing Administration. The town was thoroughly organiztd and indicious nonna, lions were made-a very estimabe and truly excellent mechanic and highly talented young member of the legal prciession-and lhe whole party, dismissing all sectional feeling and per- sonal predlections. united warmly and Cor. dially in their support. Unfortunately an un- usual number ot cur men were absent from the town. ssme in remote pats "f the country. and he wonder is that we should have accomplish. .. ed 50 much. not that we have failed io do more. Under such circumstances there is ev- cry thing tn encourage aud animate the Whigs nf Litclfrd. and unless the Loces rencuncr th"Ir destructive policy. and. in short. change their very nature WE SHALL DE UP AND AT THEM AGAIN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
From the CcUrant of TOcsdaS. CONNECTICUT REDERAED!

We have only time to say that ihe Whigs oi Connecticut achieved a brillian: viciary yes. terdsy. The State is thoroughly redeemed from Loco Focoism. THE STATE OFFl. GERS ARE CHOSEN BY TIE PEO- PILE. OUR LATE ABLE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE ALL RE EIEC. TED BY LARGE MAJORITIEES.- WE HAVE ALSO CARRIED THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE- SENTATIVES. Mir. Dixpa's m ,j"rity for Congress, is abou; 100. Mir Hubbard's about 730. Mir. Smiths will reach 1000. MT. Rockwell's about 400.
 Mir, Bissel's majority will not vary much from GOO.
 The vote throughout the State been very large.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
Homrly.-Whnt five are homrly IS a

HoMELy.-Wha, five are hon,"ly IS a log hut? Don't cry about it. Lei good n"~s+ of heart make up for outward looks. A lady with eyes that resemble peaIrd on- ions and as crmkc d as a poIilican's creed -n nose like hoe and mouth that stretches from ear 10 ear and opens like Il jack knife will he more rcSprcl"'i aud beloved, by those whose good opinion is worth onr's pains tn secure, if she pos. se>sss a good heart and kind dSPo- si,ion-'han if she was as beautiful as Miilon's Eve, with cork-screw d'>po- siton and a heart of lead. The wise never judge from the complexion of the form, bul lhe vir.urS of the heart and corresponding lte.-P. Bulletin.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
REPRESENTATIVES.

REPRESENTATIVES. Li'chdell-Davij Marsh.* George Sey. mour.+
 Cornuan- Chalkcr Pratt, John c Gals houn
 Cannan-Wm. s. Marsh,* Frederick Wa,son.+ Goshsn-Austin Allen. - Loomis. Ha,,oin on--Gardner Preston, Shelton G. u,in.
 T,riogIon- Loren ll;nsdale. Nelson Roberts
 Piymoufh--Levi Hratsn. Sharon John F. Goodwin, Charles Senrs
 Waier:opn-E Edward Ilickox. Re,hkm-Nirhoas Moss.* Wocdbmy-En,huuicl B. Smith, Reu- ben H. Hotchkiss.
 Salsbury-Amos L. Pattison. Nm II. Wal. Kcni-John l.. Scwart. NeAo Miyord-Col. Henry Nerwin, II s. MyAnit.
 Warren-Clnrk S. Swift.
 CoieJrook-Jnmrs Cobb,* II. Persons* Nev Hsrifud-Roger II. Mills, T. G Jer,me.
 Barkhamps.ecd-samuel ", Pine. Linus Blss.
 Rsrbury, Charles 1homas.+
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

AN APRIL Fool is man who talk, very largely oi love of Liberty, the gooG of the country. the pure and peaceable Gospel of Je- sus. during the wear: and when April comes. votes for he supporters oi war and slavery and goes for the 'nur- ur-couniry-right crwrong' mol ally. Let no such man be trusted
 Charter Oak That is joking your own party at sav- age rat, brother Burleigh. From the ap- pearance of MT. Gillet.'s vote, however, VIC are glad to believe that ALL abolitionists are not "April fools."
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
Sons of Temperance.

BGntcm Diu.sioH. officers elected and installed for the Quarter. are as follows: HENRY A Hull. Worthy Pairi0reh. CHARLES o. BELDEN. Horty JassoeiGie. GEORGE II. BALDWIN. Reeording Seribr. LEONARD STONE, .assist0mi Rererding. 8. VIM. RopoEas, FiHaneidI Sevi6s. SErH C, LANpoN. 7Fe0sner.
 ALFRED II. BEERs, C0Hauci"r.
 GEORGE B. CooK. .aasisi0nt COnlUeiov. HIRAM PEcE, Inside S6ntinCI.
 MICHAEL POwEas, CUisids SSaiineL
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

1he New Comst, discovery by Mr. G,"rge P. B. ND, will, iitm present ups psnrancrS, soon incomr ,i>Ii'lc io 'hn nnkciryr: indeed, W" have heard lhat
 II was n ough, 10 be so las, cv' ng. Al ,li" Cambridge Observatory, on Saturday, through ,hr liv" z; Equa ori'l, 't prcs> rni' d nn irregular iisurr, wi'h"u, " dcf> ni'e nucleus, su wi.h; l',"g trait, strrH",- ing off across lh" field of he tstt scope. Last ~:ning, a, 7h 24 i-2m. n" Right A<S. .,S Oil "t the Cnn'l wa- 23h. 41'u. B. 6 sec. Drlinal,on Nnrh 4ji 25n IA. 4.. Daily increase x. A nhuu, 3m 5> do. de- clcusc of Dec. li lim.- 7'rorelier, 9th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

GJ-The Oregon Mail Line cf Steamers are 10 run monahl, from Charlestnn. s. ( [" Cha
 ,rees. touching at St. Augustine. Key West and fla ana-,he mail will thrn be conveyed nv land carriage. across he is,hnus ir cm Cha lrecs tn Panama. whrre il w.ll b. receive, by steamers for Astu.ia. CT lle mouth tf the Co., Iumbia River. touching al Monterey. San Fran. cisco ard other places The cost is not tn exceed $l0A.Nu) per annun. l; s Prslrnas- iers aie 10 be appointed at Astoria a'd 'ihsr points on the Pacific. Postage on single letter to Chagrees 5)cts Havana l2 l,2 ri.
 Panama g. cts, and ou the Pacific coast % cts
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

nSThr Lords Con,nis soners of tho British Treasury hay" determined 70 pay ihe freight of any provisions 0" ci",hing which m n"voIcn; persons in the United Stales many send over for the ben. fit of Ireland or Sco;lanh.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

DThr cldes, daughter 'f C A. Ten'"n was married on Tursdny evening, at Washington, tn il MT. J"n' 8, formerly of N. 'lran-. There Was u larg" c"'npany, aud President Polk gave the tr.de tu her husband.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

AMHERST CoLLhGE.-Theg grant ofS5CO0 year for five years to this institution, has passed the Massachusetts House of Repre- sentatives wi,hon, opposition. The amonn, is 10 he appropriated from the proceeds o f the lands of the State of Maine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

The Man After AA-Tnlk about your A'exar ders, your Bonpar'es, your Wash iaglon<, your Tnyiors, and your Santa Annas: the Negro who carries the target bchlnd military cnnp,ny, upon a shooting excursion, is the m.n-otl~r ID all
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
NOTICE.

TENHOSE PeTsoLs who feel m interest tn \ taking means to ascertain and im- prove the heS. route from this Village to the Noasa,onic Ral Road, will please 10 mct a, the Mansion House, iu ihIs Vill4ge, on Tuesday llc 18th instant.
 Lilchfeld, April, 9th.
 O5-Pctcr c. Brooks, Esl,. of DoSton. hos giV en 63OoO 10 lhC Irish Relief FEad
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT!

We have not the returns complete returns from the l7,h Iis,rict-.tut we have e. nough to ensure Mir. Huthard's election by majority of at least l5O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

SoNs oF TEMrERAxCE.-We predicted, just before the cIoss ot ;he lbs, year, ,ha, soon after the commencement of the present. iha Divis- ions woc!d nanber one ,housand. Since then, we tsFe na: had time Ia reckon ur until ow
 and we dnd. on counting. list u iisI, as fol
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
SruatOra EIrrttO.
NNHIca

WHIGs C. PERKINS, Hartford. a-THoMAS G. HoLCoMB, Granny. 1-MARCUS MERRIMAN. jr., IN. Haven 5-JASoN ". BRADLEY. of Bethany. s.-OAvIO BALDWIN; Preston. a-oRAMEL WHITTLESEY. Salem. 1U-JOHN GOULD. of Fairfield. J2-CHARLES MARVIN. of Wilton. LEBANON NICHOLS, Thompson. l5-GiDEON HALL. Jr., Winsted. I6-JoHN c. AMBLER. Be,hlem. l7-JOHN II. HUBBARD. Salisbury. l9-sAMUEL c. SULLIVAN, of Chester. al-SAM'L F. WEST, ot Columbia.
 I.ocos. o,-SAMCEL MOVES, Sufield. G.-RUFUS ROGERS. North Eranf"rd. 7.-EPHRAlM WILLIAMS, Sionington. ll.-L SANFORD, of Bedding. 13-WILLIAM WlTTER. Windham. ls-NOAH 4. PHELPS. Midde,own. 2o-LUTHER EATON, Holland.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

7he last of hhe Bdro1s-Who that has read this noble historical hovel "f Eulwer, can realize the announcement that the English heralhs have found the head If the Neviiles the lineral descendant of the pl"nd Earl of Warwick, who made kings at pleasure 10 be a inurncylnan boot closer al Northampton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

O5-Gerri'l smith, Esq, of perrlbnro, N Y. has given $20O0 10 the !r;sh Relief Fund.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

nHow abou, the big ditch at Splin,- ville ? Are wages as goud now as they were last week? A DEMOCRAT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
Copy

From m original letter in the hand writing Of the Rev. James Pirrpont of New Haven, to a Lady, in l6O2. From he same Almanack
 Much Respected Madam
 l have been in much pain til. l might find an opportunity 10 give my humble services and tbsnkS 10 yourself for your many services. II filled mce with much grcif and shame ,ha, so rudrly lci your family, hut the hurry uf business nnd ohsd'encc 10 Hy mother constrained. C@> iera dtsun,.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
Advertisement.

There may be Speedily Published n l',tle Book entitled, Ornaments for ihe Daughters of Zion : Or. Inc Character & Happiness of n Vir;uous Woman. A Discourse, which for Acceptable Variety many Entertain Women of all qualities & all Conditions. with such Things as may cnnduce to their Temporal and Eternal Welfare. By a Reverend Divine of Bus. ion. Sold by Samuel Philips.
 John Tullcys New Easlanl Almanac A. D. l692.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
SCHOOL TEACHERS CONVENTION.

SCHOOL TEACHERS CONVENTION. A convention ol the School Teachers of the County of Litchield. will be held at the C"mt House in Liichfield commencing on Tuesday the 20th of April next at ? o'clock P. N.
 Rev. Merrill Richardson of Hartford. and other gentlemen from abroad are expected 10 be present and address the Convention. The teachers who attend the Convention are requested to bring with them, their slates and reading beoks T.aehevs from all paris os the County and all who feel aa interest in the welfare of cur Common Schools are respectfully invited to attend.
 CYRUS cATLIN, JASON WHITING, Com. C. c. WOoDRUFF, of
 A.. s LEWIS. { Arangrs
 ALBERT SEDGwIcR, FRANCIS BACON. E~ The Summer Term of Miss Julia M Bolles' Select School will commence on Tuesday, April 27th. No deduction made (eT sbssses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08
Senators, GLORY ENOUGH

GLOkI ENOOGH! Tn this District, GIDEON HALL, Jr. Esq, is elected by clear majority of ONE HUNDRED! So much for the coalition !
 Complete returns from the Six tcenth Distlict elect our candidate, JouN c, AMBLEr, Esq, by major ity of TWENTY-SlX!
 JOHN H. HUBBARD, Esq, is cleo ted in the Seventeenth. A clean sweep! Is not ours the Banner County7
 -~~~~~<~~>-~~~- Mir. I'd. r.-The following is the answer 10 the ques:, ,oN proposed in your last pape:: The fve horses will draw II. .s68 2.3 lhs. The black wIll draw 1883 Ia lbs the bay laa3 I-3 lbs the brown 2y33 l-3 lbs. the sorrel o3S3 I-3 lbs and the grey aa33 l-3 lbs.
 Que cC Ghr Boys: March %. fsl7.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

SANTA ANNA ATTACKrD LY OLD RCCcu
 AND READY 70 TAYLOR .7c.7EE FIG TCFlCL-S 5CCO MEIICANS SLAIN!!! FLIGHT OF S.J.VT.! .4.ES.l AND THE DISPERSIO.N OF HIS ARMY :, AMERICANS IN MATAIORAS
 SAFE!!
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

TAYLOR .2c-aLV FIG ToRlocS.!
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-08

CJ-out cI ou.ooo pc'sons who made the last pilgrimage ;o Mecca. uC fewer than 9O.ooo hay. died ol the cholera
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-24
BY THE CANADA STAGE LINE.

We are indebted to Mr.. Edwards for lhe
Buffalo Express of Saturday, brought through
By the Canada line of stages, from which we
make the following extracts:-.4dcertiser.
NEW YORK, February 10, z PM.
1F@It is currently rumored and generally
believed, that Col. Webb of the Courier and
Enquirer, has been appointed Brigadier Gene
raj of the volunteers.
Hon. joshua r. Underwood was chosen U.
S. Senator for six years from the 4th of March
next, by the Legislature of Kentucky. on the
18th INST. He was elected on the 29th ballot.
It's stated that the War Department under
the Ten Regiment BILL accept seven companies
from New York, and three from New Jersey,
making one regiment. From RhodeIsland one
conn any-Maine three; New Hampshire two:
making one regiment from New England. 1t
is said that MARYLAND will furnish four compa-
MES: Delaware one; Pennsylvania and Ohio
each regiment: North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Virginia conformity, one regiment
The mounted regiment will probably be raised
in Kentucky and Tennessee
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-24

THE Ten REGIMENT BILL has become law
l-thePresiden'ts signature having been prompt
ly affixed to it. The first section Of the bill as
it finally passed, is as follows;
A BILL 10 raise for limited time an add
tionaf military orce, and for other purposes.
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives, Of the United States of Amer
lea in Congress assembled, That, in addition
to the present military establishment of the
United States, there shall be raised and organ
zed, under the direction Of the President. one
regiment of dlagoons and nine regiments Of in
i.nt-..-, eSch to be composed Of the same Num-
Der and rank Of commissioned officers, ron -com-
missioned officers, musicians, aud priyates, &c.
as are provided for a regiment of dragons
and infantry. respectively, under existing laws,
and who shall receive the same pay, rations, and
allowance, be subject TO the same regulations,
and TO the rules and articles ofwar: Pyopided.
That it shall be lawful for the President of the
United States, alone, to appoint such of the
commissioned officers authorized by thisact,
be!osc the grcde Of. field officers, as may not be
appointed during the present session. Proui-
ded, also, That enc or mole OF the regiments of
in Tantry authorized to be raised by this section
may, at the discretion ofthe President, be or
ganized and equipped as roltigeurs and as foot
rifiemen, and be provided with rocket and
mountain howitzcr battery.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-24

general. The rat though, lived to get wind,
and Owed again. Nothing daunted, however,
the crowd rallied, and with considerable rein
forcemen's, collected along the edge of the wa
ter. Ten minutes more brought up the rat, and
again the whole block resounded with whoops
and shouts. Against such fearful odds the poor
rat could hold out but little longer, and so gave
sin, but was soon hauled up and stretched out at
full length upon the wharf. After allowing a
reasonable time for public inspection, the fore
man took up the trophy to show it to Mr.. Gil
rard. The latter was still upon his vcranda--
had seen all, and knew what was coming
Sure enough. the foreman approached, and with
the due priminar;es, held up the huge spcci-
men by the tail.
"Dat one very fine rat" said Mr.. Girard, shut
he cost ne too much money"
sWhy, how, Mr.. Girard = returned the be-
wildered foreman.
al tell you,' said the former, 81 have forty
men in my employ on dat wharf, and ] give
each icry an hour. 1t took dem forty men one
half hour to kill dat rat; dis make two dollars
and half.'
The foreman, as may be supposed. yielded
the point, and was glad to find Mr.. Girard SO
indulgent as to give him an opportunity to re-
capture the lost time.
Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-24
From the New York Tribul
Moro of the Results.

When the Representatives OF the now dom
nant party. for the sake of the sroils ct Office,
Jumped Jim crow on the Texas question, threw
the Undertook man overheard In violation of
the express wishes Of their constituents, and
in the face of the general sentiment of all par
ties in the North, adopted resolutions in favor
of the Annexation of Texas, consderate men
BODIED no good from it. The Wings agreed
with what q distinguished Locofoco had aver.
red on former accession, that the Annexation
of Texas upon the Rio Grande, was Sal. act of
unparalleled outrage on Mexito"-that it would
result in the extension OF Slavery and an unjust
war with Mexico, and that we should be sad
died with Educational debt of Texas, the amount
of which no one could tell from the simple fact
that nobody knew the amount.
Very few can have forgotten how vehement
ly the Locofocos denounced these predictions
as sbugbears," ssWhig Lies" sc. Some
went so far as to assure us that the Election of
Mr.. Polk would not result in the Annexation Of
Texas. A little more than two years havep
sed and the worst predictions of eWhigs have
become matters of history. We are engaged
in wicked war, in which the treasure OF the
Nation and blood of our Citizens are being
poured out like rain, and the people having
claims against the Republic of Texas are, as a
thing of course, presenting their bills to Uncle
Samuel. But short time since Gen. Leslie
Combs Of Kentucky, presented petition to
Congress praying the payment Of certain Tex
an stocks, on which he had loaned money to
that Government. Now Messrs. Frederick
Dawson, James Schott and Elisha ID. Whitney
presented little bill of only one million seren-
teen thousand three hundred ard fhirty-three dol
lars for having in 1888 furnished the Star Re-
public with a Navy. 1t seems thst these gen.
temen furnished one ship, two briggs, and three
schooners, together with their arms and ammu-
milton, and with clothing and provisions, for
four hundred men for fonr months. In pay
rnent Texas issued bonds for S560,0C0, bearing
interest at the rate of ten per cent parable halt
yearly, ard for the :faishtul redemption of
which the "Rcrenues and public faith of Ter
as" were " soiertnly ptedged,' bnt 10 part IF
these bonds, principal or interest, has yet been
paid, and the debt now amounts to the sum mcE-
toned above.
The terms Of Annexation required of Texas)
to cede to the General Government, among her
public property, call her Navy, Navy Yards,
arms and ornaments" and one of the vessels
has been ordered to be reftted for service and
the others to be sold fer the benefit Of the Uni
ted States. So, inasmuch as the United States
are new In possession of The identical vessels
which the petit oners furnished, and have taken
were ''soiemnly pledged" for the payment the
bonds, they 'appeal sith confidence to tie
United States Congress ''for relief"
One thing is pretty certain, viz: that tie gen.
tlemen ought to have their ray: but who ought
to cancel the bonds is now the important eues-
ton.