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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
TeTTible Explosion.

While we were nj the Merehants' F.x-
change yesterday morning, about 10 O'Clock,
our attention WINS attracted by noise SINH
lar to that of the firing OF a cannon mud mus
kerry. We Immediately fastened To the
corner of Fillh and Vine streets, and dis
covered that Claudius G.. Williams Fire
Works mandatory, an the east side of
Vine few doors above Fifth street, was en-
veloped in flames. The particulars of the
origin OF the explosion, cnuiiagration, aud
loss Of life, were related to us by Mr.. John
X. Brewster. the foreman Of Williams
establishment, who was at work IN the
building NJ the titnc of the explosion. MIR.
Williams lourncymen and apprentices were
engaged IN making lot ui yariegatad rock
cts and fancy pieces, for the Mechanics In
stllute Celebration, and the catastrophe was
cansed hs piece of fireworks falling from
rs place aud exploding after the conclusion.
The fire Immediately spread in all direc-
tons, and in less than second the entire
stock was burnt. The outer walls of the
building were, hlown dawn, and little hoy
the son ut Esq. Madison. who was passing
through the alley az the time, was complete
" covered by the ruins, but was taken out
by several tiremen who were near by. His
bead aud side were severely bruised. Mr..
John X. Brewster. WIN was in the second
story with Mrs. Williams aud Miss VIII
liaus, helped the Ladies 10 thu Window 10
the hack part Of the house, jumped out, aud
then caught them "a they followed him.
They We're all slightly injured. One at rho
worklnen, nanrd MiClurr, leaped ani of i.lc
third story window inie the street. while his
clothes were envelope, in flames, AID was
picked up a. dead and taken tn a dry goods
store on fiAh street, where cnIion ami oil
were administered "a hts wounds cnused hy
the fire. He WAS finally taken 20 the hos
+. p,tal, where, we since learn, be died
Henry solomon. from Lexington, KY, was
found ~ the second story, az the foot of the
-s@a.-e q. .l.e tseffs, uvau. RE MAS
burnt 60 a crisp. Several other persons.
employed by Mr.. Williams, were injured
in various ways Mr.. Willisns was alb
sent az the time, tat on heaflag the reparsi
has'e'iet y the house, aad was slightly
burned. while enieavoting To ascertain Ii
all had left The hVillng. he remained in
side mil carried cut. Fragments 81 bricks.
Sc. were thrown in every direction, which,
together with the report, frightened quite 4
number of horses la the market. we learn
that two or three persons were severely IN
jured by runaway teams. The huilliau
was occupied by c. c. Williams, p,ro,eeh-l
nists Ertcf Sstootds NtNcban ttt0u &Nnu-
facturer, and J. Alllison. Hat and nonne,
BleaeheT; and was osncl hy Henry WI
lam~, Who l. Insured. The stock of fire
works is salned. at $1,000, Capt n. ~.
Moore. was slghay inbred ty The falling
of bricks On him, while he was passing 10
bis carriage, with his LADY and Mrs.. Price.
A girl. the daughter of Mr.. Jones, grocer,
likewise slightly injured---Cfa. Caroa. Of
the ssn.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
3 VA r / L I Y.
From the John Donkey
GOODNESS.


Jake was little buck negro who belong
ed to DIR. Taliaferro; and was said to have
in his little frame heart as big as
General Jackson's-to say nothing Of Ma
poleon Bonaparte and lack Taylor. He
didn't fear Nick; and as for coolness--he
was as cool as the tp-top of the North
Pole. M si n,s. +, 8anavs
3 One day, DIR. Taliaferro, upon the occa-
sion Of the commencement Of a Medical
College, Of which he held the chair Of Ar
atomy, gave atlinner. Among his guests
was a well known vcntriloquisf Late in
the evening, after the bottle had done IFS
work,the conversation turned upon courage,
and the Doctor boosted considerably of the
lion-beart Of his favorite man, Jake. He
offered to bet that nothing could scare him,
and his bet the ventriloquist took up, nam
ing az the same time the test he wanted i'm
posed. Jake was sent for and came.
Jake )" said rhe Doctor, I" / have bet a
large sum Of money on your head, and you
must win il. Do you think you can2''
Berry bell, Master,n replied Jake, +" list
tell dis nigga what he's TO do, an he'll do il,
shore. smf fsk
u" want you 10 90 TO the dissecting-
You will find two dead bodies there. Cut
off the head Of one with large knife which
you will find there, and bring il TO ns. You
must not take light, however; and don't
get frightcnd."
"Dat's all. is it," inquired Jake. aOi
berry bell. I'll do dat shore for sartin: and
as for being frighten, the debel heself aini
gwine to frighien me.n
Jake accordingly set off, and reaching the
dcsecting-room, efoped about until he found
the knife and the bodies. He had Just ap.
Piled the former TO the neck of one the lat
ter, when from the body he wns abont ia
decaptatc a hollow and sepulehraI voice
exclaimed ss ~
(" Lei my head aionet'
81" Yes, sah." replied Jake, Z" aint 'ticu-
lac; and tudder head'll do ies as we'll"
He accordingly put the knife to the neck
of the corpse, when another voice, equally
unearthly in its tone. shriekcd out
" Let my head aioner'
Jake was puzzled at first, but answered
presently
Look yahl Master TolIiver scd linus
bring one oh de heads, an you isn't gwine
20 fool me, no howt' and Jake hacked a.
way until he separated The head from the
body. Thercupon half dozen voices
screamed out .s8...
Bring IL back bring IL backp, f
Jake had reached The door, hut on hear
ing this turned round and said
"Mow-now, see yah Jes YOU keep quiz
CT, you dam fool, aud don't wake up dc wo-
men folk. Masters ouly gwine TO look at
dc humps" a So
g Bring back my head al oncep' cried the
voice.
81" Tend TO Won right away, suh 7" replied
Jake, as he marched qil' with the head; and
~ the next minute deposited it before the
Doctor.
$50 you've got il, | see,n said his mas
Yes, sab" replied the unnoved Jake,
but please be done lookin' at him soon,
kase de genpiin told ME 10 .Joich him back
rigM a,cay."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
POT0SI. WISCONSIN,

h INVITE the attention Of purchasers TO their
Il stock of SPRING and SUMNER GOODS,
which IS now very complete, and has been select
ed with great care, expressly TO suit the tastes Of
customers, and embraces the most complete va
riety ever offered for sale in Potosi; and which
will be sold perhaps shade lower than goods Of
the same quality can be bought elsewhere IN the
mines. Those who buy Of Block & Katehbach
by wholesale, may depend upon buying at whole
sale prices, so that they can sell again without
meeting unfair competition from Us in our retail
business. Among their stock may be found the
following articles Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
A CHANCE FOR A GREAT
BARGAIN!

YHyTIE owner of the following described lands,
n lying in Grant county, w. r., continuing
,sSs 30 enc hundredlhs acres, one balf Of which
are among the choicest lands on Boice Prairie,
being DESTROYS Of mailing sale Of them, has au-
thorized TO sell them for 5000. 81 900 cash,
and the balance in four equal annual payments Of
1000 each, with interest.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
CIR &C e RE 81:

So bags prime Rio coffee, 80 bbls N. o. sugar,
bbls. Sc-Louis refined loaf sugar,
IL barrels st. Louis sugarhouse molasses,
8 do plantation do, 3 do Boston golden syrup,
So do Cincinnati rectifed whiskey,
so sacks G. A. salt, 100 bushels dried apples,
so bbls. Dubuque -four, 200 boxes Bait. oysters,
so boxes sardines, so do St. Louis soap,
so bbls. new mackere, 81 do green apples,
500 pounds dried currents,
Is boxes bunch raisins,
10 do Va. and Missouri chewing tobacco,
200 dozen smoking do, 10 Spanish do,
500 pounds black pepper, 100 do alspice,
10 mats cinnamon, 25 pounds Of cloves,
20 pounds nutmegs, "A doz playing cards,
3 barrels Scotch herring, 2 cases Goldfish,
10 barrels cider vinegar, 6 dozen patent buckets,
nests wash tabs 10 dozen mustard,
half chests best Young Hyson tea,
2 do do Gunpowder tea.
so kegs 3, A, 6, 8, 10, IL, 10 and god nails,
% boxes regalia cigars, NJ melee do
boxes pepper sauce, 500 pounds chocolate,
100 pounds Bakers chocolate, 80 do cocoa,
{ 10 dozen superior corn brooms,
200 pounds soft shelled almonds,
20 gross st. Louis Matches IL do sweet oil,
dozen peppermint, 3 do best port wine,
10 dozen blue and black ink,
20 reams letter, cap and wrapping paper,
10 kegs Dupont's powder. 200 PISS safety fuse,
900 stone, clay and white pipes,
dozen bed cords, 100 do shaving soap,
so boxes Western Reserve cheese,
999 gallons stone ware, 500 pounds white lead,
10 boxes steam rectilied candy,
so dozen China ire-crackers,
25 bushels sweet potatoes,
40 pounds Spanish float indigo,
so do alum, so do madden, so do coperas,
5 do gumcamphor, snuff, red pepper,
so do ground and race ginger; lemon syrup,
10 boxes sperm and star candles, &C.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
PUBLIC NOTICE.

- ALL persons are hereby notified not
s5x<4s to mine or dig upon the following tracts
~ FsNN of land without written leave or per-
- mission from the owner, or S. nj.
Langw ortIy, at Poios, viz: e half of n w quarter
and W quarter Of n W quarter Of section Is;
also the " quarter Of quarter of section H.,
town north, range 2west, m Grant county
And also notify all persons who have cut timber,
or removed rails ard buildings from SAID lands, that
Cyrus X Lord is authorized to collect the value Of
the same; the accounts having been placed in his
hands.
L. H. LANGwoRTHY.
Dubuque, July 10 AS. Is-;f
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
Fat Horses.

'i.bAN CsrVieses. s,reng Harnesses, easy
y. Saddles aud sood S,ah'Jng, vil b fsrnish-
ed short nc,ice, b, ,he suh,-ril,er. ;, ~ ~
cry Stable n iiee;own. NJ cd friends ana ~,
riding peh,ie in gcnetal. vii Go wen to eli rpa
ELI MYERS.
hsssewa. AP''i ON. lssS e-sly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
FOOT IN THE sTIRRUP!

k,SadA The subscriber has opened in lGA
- Beetown, one door north Of s 5e@-aaSS
Lamson's Store, shop for the manufacture of
Saddles, Brides, Harness, Trunks,
Martngales, Portmanteaus, Carpet Bags, Belts,
and every description Of work usually done in
similar establishments. He undertakes to say
that he viii make as good work and furnish as
good material as can be found anywhere: and at
prices as low as those Of Galena and Chi sago.-
Customers who call to get work done, wlIl always
find me at home.
THOMAS c.. SCOTT.
Beetown, October 8, AZ. 5-l0-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20

oC- The yalne of exports from ReSsoa
for The week ending e0lh April, was S146,-
gee, Of which s66,i e7 was OF foreign mer-
chandize.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
Guardianship.

HAVING been appointed Guardian of the
a a lHfsut heirs &c THOMAS r. Burnett, late az
Grant ooeaty, WI onSia reFtitory. deceased. an
persons ccaecFnel in or with she afFairs ef sshl
heirs, wil take neticc thereof. and govern them
selves accordingly.
ALFRED BRUNSoN.
Prairie da Chen. Dee. 18th. IS47. est
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
III A r. ID w A II e

dozen choPping axes, so ny percussion caps, 5
dozen curry combs, 8 do pocket cutlery, superior
table do, table and teaspoons, shears and razors,
till, cupboard and padocks, shutters, faucets,
spectacles gun wipers, files, sea-grass fish-nes,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
Garoware ano Groceries.

Crockery and Glassware of a great variety; is
rendered to the public. Sugar; coffee; tea; sale
ratus; tobacco; molasses with every other ar
tele in this branch, together with fruit--such as
dried apples, &C., will be presented to the peo-
pie. In short the undersigned intends ''to do
good in dealing out with liberal hand, such
merchandise both in the dry goods and provis-
ion line, as the wants Of the community may de-
mand.
a. rar c.. LAMSON.
Beetown, May 8, IS4S. 4-46ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
DRUGS AND
M EDICINES
Potosi, Wisconsin

CST received from the east fresh supply If
e. Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass. Var.
nishes and Dye-stufis, which will be sold al n.
lowest prices. The principal articles are az fol-
lows: SCOTS fsevT sn
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
FAMILY MEDICINES.

Anti-bilious, cathartic, vegetable, and ague pills;
Coxe's hive syrup, Stoughton's bitters, Burgundy
pitch. Liniment--volatile, nerve and bone, poor
mans and anodyne Am, Thompson's eye water,
opodeldoc, paragoric, castor oil without taste CT
smell, rheumatic drops, together with every ar
ticle in the Drug line for sale cheap for cash.
BICkNELL & co.
October 9, AZ. Silly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Goods for the Ladies.

This department consists Of variety too exten-
sive to be published in newspaper, and conse-
respectfully invite the ladies to call and examine
for themselves. They win find
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
llra0n 1ilaor Clothing,
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOoDsn
Great inducements 10 purchase al
THE PEOPLES STORE
n. w. Kendall 4 ID. T. Parker,

SUCCESSORS of r. NJ. Barber, having assoc
- cited themselves for mercantile purposes,
under the firm Of Kendall & Parker, would
invite the citizens Of Lancaster and vicinity to
tho White Store, 10 convince themselves, the
time has come when goods of superior quality
and almost every description can be bought as
cheap, or a iiiiie cheaper than in any town in
the mines. We do not think il necessary, in gor'
geous colors and with empty puts, to Herald
forth long catalogue Of useless Names; suffice it
10 say, we have an extensive Assortment Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
REST FOR THE WICKED.

Oh CASES boots aud shoes. Of Massachusetts
~ manufacture, for sale by
ocsobcF9 LAWrHER 4 DYER.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20

NKTM. BULL, az his uall on Big Platte river
Wv 5 miles south of the Military road an
Heathsu,'s farms, will furnish every descripsion
Of oak -'sd linn lumber, at 81 per NJ, on the
shortest stice. M
October .. Silly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
Black-watcred, striped, plain ndfgured Alpacas,

and IN TACT large show case fuII Of useful arti-
cles which capn0tbe named.
BOOKS.-The undersigned having had con-
siderable experience in the book and stationery
business in New York, trusts that his assortment
Of school Books and miscellaneous works, in
regard to usefulness and interesting matter, can
not be surpassed in Grant county.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
ALIVE IN THE HIVE.

rsgsz77g e. ce:..sas=-7 Il
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-20
WINTER CLOTHING

Which is made and ready for use, such as
Fashionable dress coats; frock coats; over coats
pants; merino drawers; vests; hats and caps;
shirts, plain and fancy; hickory do; wrappers;
BOOTS AND SHOES.
NV stock Of boots and shoes is of the very best
quality, and of all kinds and sizes Hats
and caps, always on hand.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08
Total, l56 90 Al o

The State of New York not having answered when the
States called time for consultation the results
about be read for correction and when the reading
had been concluded New York having yet answered. the
vote declared a above.
The whole number Of votes being 255-l7S necessary
a choce-snd candidate having that NUMBER the Con-
venlion proceeded fourth ballot, which resulted fol-
lows. and in the nomination, for President Of the United
States by the Democratic National Convention Of LEWIS
CASS of Michgan.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT PUEBLA, !

PUEBLA MExlco, May ;, ISIS. =
DEAR SIR The following the commissioned
officers elected and promoted in the 4ih Regiment,
Indiana Volunteers since the first of January last
which have the honor to lay before you by the COM
mand of Col. w. A. German.
The commissions issued in conformity with
the instructions of the Governor of Indiana upon the
proper certificates of election.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

"Florida declined voting altogether on this ballot and
New York did The whole number of votes
being 25I and the number necessary TO a choices
63 not having been received by either candidate the
proce, dsd second ballot, which resulted
follows:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

*Capt. J. NJ. Wallace resigned, instead Of being
discharged. His resignation accepted on the Sth
of March last, l am informed by letter from the
Department. ID. REYNOLDS.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

Florida again declined VOTE and New York did
The whole number OF votes being again 23l and
didaie having twohiIds Of that number motion TO adjourn
lost the convention proceeded third ballot,
/ xhch resulted follows:
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

| SwARTwoUTED.-The CleverlasS1 Herald saws that
MIR. F. ]. Hamilton, an Englishman, the assistant
cashier in the Bank OF Akron, has tl with $4,000 Of
gold belonging to the Bank. The Akron bank is a
branch of the Ohio State Bank
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

The presidential election is to take place through
out the Union on Tuesday, the 7th of November.
The electoral college will contain 29l members,
Counting for Wisconsin, of which l46 will be a
majority. ----
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

By order of w. A. GoRMAs, Col. 4th Ind. Reg.
]. w. DODD, A. A. A. g.
d. REYNOLDS, Adj. Gen.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

THE UNSUCCESSFUL CANpIDATEs.-Amonp the nm
successful candidates for the French National Assem-
bly,. are Eugene Sue and Victor Hugo, the now
teliste.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

The subjoined letters from Mexico were placed in
our hands last week by Adjt. Gen. Reynolds. Their
publication las been delayed by the proceedings Of
the Democratic National Convention but they will
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-15
az THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
NJ C,. q, the Supreme Court.


The following letter should have sAeheo u u "s '0'
xondsy's TS5ua. our letters By Caves Express is 80
ofsu TIA, we are getting used to it-Edl
wIsaixGros. Feb. II. ls4s.
The Supreme Court this morning was at an ear
" hour inundated by ladies. They no, only filed
all and every seat appropriated for the usual audi
epce but 20. within the bar and crowded the
Judges in their seats-almost pushed them from
their stools" The liberty Of he press "" never
carried to more dangerous extent
Mr. CLAY has always been great iayoriie "itf
the ladies' Justly so The gallantry OF bis bear
ing. the dignity Of his gestures the warmth OF his
manners. bis sonorous voice, and the many grsces
with which be is Ideally associated in the genera
imagination make him the proper iaVorlte OF the
more discrimin atng portion OF creation
IL is a barren case in which he IS interested II
carries no general interest save as 1t 10 connected
With the sonsti,utionality Of the Bankrupt Law
|, has however. a personal bearing upon Mr. CLAY
since he was an advocate and promoter OF that law
while in the Senate.
IL mattered not however, to the audience how
dry or intrinsically uninteresilng the subject u
was Mr. CLAY they wished to hear and not o
Bankrupt law or any other !a~ Ihey hung upor
his words as If each was an inspiration.
He looks we'll Three score years and ten nave
pas,ed over him without diminishing the brlliancl
Of his eye, or his towering form lie IS every incl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-15
xxx.h CONGRESS-. ..Fir., Session.
SENATE. .wA.urSeros. Feb. IA, Is

SENATE . wAsurSeros Feb IA, ls4s.
Hon. HERscHEL V. JOHNSON new Senator from
Georgia, was sworn in and took his seat
Mr.. CoRwIN presented memorial against prose
cutting the war, from the citizens of Ohio and Mich
igan After which. MIR. UNDERWOOD presented
petition from the oonization Society.
Mr. YULEE called up the resolutions offered as
substitutes for those Of Messrs. Dickinson, FooTE
and Downs.
Mr.. CAssobiected that if the allotted debate were
allowed. il would encroach on the Ten Regl-
ments bill.
Mr. YULEE proceeded in his remarks, strongly
opposing the Wilmot Proviso, and without conclu-
ding gave way to the special order oil the daytime
Ten Regiments bill.
Mr. BREEsE supported the war and the Admins.
traton in strong language and at the conclusion OF
his speech the session was adjourned. AIR. UPHAd
has the floor tomorrow.
HOUSE o. REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. THOMPSON OF PenHsy lvania submitted re-
solution. which lies over, for the withdrawal Of our
troops from Mexico.
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, offered a resolu-
ton that the words IN the resolution OF the Sd OF
January asst. that the war was unconstitutionahy
commenced by the President is untrue IN fact, and
calcu ated TO prevent peace with Mexico, and
should therefore be expunged from the journals Of
the House
Mr.. AsHMUN Of Mass. moved that It be laid upon
the table. The vote was taken on the last mo-
tion-Ayes rs Noes "a.
Mr.. HossToS of Delaware, then moved that the
rules be suspended TO admit resolution appropr
atng 90 600 for lighting the Capitol and grounds
Lost
Resolution that the subject of the importation o
iron from foreign countries be referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, TO report thereon
Lost.
In Committee of the Whole on the state OF the
Union. the debate on the sixteen million gran
/ was resumed.
/ Mr. DUER Of New York. in the course OF a Ions
and able speech, said that persons were Away
TO be found trying to fatter, fawn and lie calm.
themselves Roy aists In other countries and that
was the same in Republics. The people were sur
rounded by such persons who hatter iawn and lie
/ calling themselves Patriots The motive Of the
war among the friends OF the Executive arose iron
I base partisan purposes The commencement Q
I his speech was beautiful eulogy on the chnacte
/ Of Washington.
Mr. SIMS of 5. c. replied in vigorous manner
I defended the President and asserted that the wa
was brought on by Mexico herself The Hous
then ad journed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-15
TWO DAYS LATER YET.

By the arrival of the ships Napier and Danvers'
we have dates from Vera Cruz to the Goth The
train which left the Capital On the l4th consisting
Of about 200 wagons. arrived at Vera Cruz in safe
t. on the 27th and without molestation. This
train met Gen Marshall and Col. Miller, with their
respecting commands, at Puebls. News from the
Capital is down TO the 18th Ult.
The american Star says that at the latest adyices
from Queretaro there was not q quorum Of Congress
in attendance Gen. Ansya was succeeded by
Pena.y Pena as President, and new one was to
be chosen irhen Congress assemblies
Rumors were ahoat that Mr.. Trist had been in
conference with the Mexican Commissioners again,
and that certain terms were agreed upon, but no.
thing authentic is known Of what they were.
Col. Hays, with 100 Rangers and few volun'
teers reached Teotihuacan on the 18th inst in pur-
suit of Padre Jarauta, and while reposing at a
hacienda, with horses unsaddled and unbridled'
Padre Jarauta came suddenly upon them with
a body Of guerilss. and a severe contest en-
sued Eight Mexicans were killed and left on
the field and the whole body successfully repulsei.
the Americans sustaining no injury. Padre ia
rauta was last seen on his horse, severely wound
ed. and the animal was afterward found loose the
blood running down his sides.