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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-08-04
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison COmufu.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison County,
BY the Probate Court Of said County,
April Term, I848.
TIME estate of Sarah s. Rawlings
4 deceased, having been reported to,
and declared by said Court to be insol,
vent, Notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against the estate
Of said deceased, 10 present the same to
the unde rsigned, on or before the Isl
day OF Novembr next, or their claims
will be barred.
By order OF the Court.
J. T. CAMERON, CIR.
Canton, April Is, 1846. Slim
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IMPROVED GIN STANDS.

IMPROVED GIN STANDS.
II THIS summer received consign-
Il ment OF Messrs. Carver, Washburn
e. Co $ new and improved Patent Gin
Stands, which am selling at 1915 per
saw. A few OF these stands we're re-
ceived here last season and have given
gene raj satisfaction. Planters wanting
TO purchase will do we'll 10 call and ex-
anime previously to purchasing else
where.
p. O'DONNELL, Agent,
Yazoo City, Miss.
September 10, lo47. 2-tf
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

Juadi,on County.
BY the Probate Court Of said County, a,
the Juno Term. ls48.
HlHE estate Of Holland Webb, decd.
Il having been reported to, and de
clared by said Court TO be insolveni,
Notice is hereby given 10 all PERSONS
having claims against the estate Of said
deceased, to present the same 10 the un-
designed, on or before the LIST day Of
January next, or their claims will be
barred.
BY order Of the Court
]. r. CAMERON, CPk.
Canton, June l6, '4e, 40-6m
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To Physicians and House
KeeDers.

WYE have just received supply OF
A." BURROWE'S BEST SUPER
FINE, A, No. l, MUSTARD, warrant
ed equal, il not superior, TO any in the
world. Also,
Burrowe's Fine Mustard,
An excellent article for the table, or
medical purposes. These m6stards need
no commentator but single trial.
They may always be found at the
Drug Store Of
PRIESTLEY a. MOSBY.
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Purify the Blood.
"BY THEIR FRUITS We SHALL KNOW THEM

l"BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM.
sPENCER's VEGETABLE PILLS,
| AND
TONIC AND RESTORATIVE BITTERS.
THOR the cure Of Jaundice, Dyspep
Il STA, Costiveness, Bilious and Liver
Complaints, Indigestion, Drows mess,
Headache, Cutaneous and Scrofulous
diseases, all impurities of the blood
and general debility. These Pills and
Bitlers possess the great merit of being
entirely vegetable in every component
part. As safe, pleasant and efficacious
Tonic and Aperient-as mild, effica-
cious Calharlc, in all cases Of languor,
drowsiness general debility and depres-
sion of spirits, SO common IN the spring
and summer, and in all cutaneous dis.
eases, they will be found invaluable,
cleansing the stomach, restoring strength
and consequently, Purifying the Blood !
Certificates can be shown, and refer
ences given, to individuals, testfying to
many very remarkable cures by taking
these Pills and Bitters-but we forbear
W PuuIiou COiliSotCo, ioi ~ 10 hioiou-
choly fict, but nevertheless true, that
too many Of the pretended cures and
certificates are got up especially to bols.
ter up some worthless nostrum. The
real certific ties, Of these valuable med.
icines, however, can be seen and exam
ined at the store Of o. O. Woodman,
where the Pills and Bitters are Tor SALE
Ia a word, try them faithfully, and if not
satisfied the money will be refunded.
Principal Office, 81 Bowery New York.
Price rs cents per box for the Pills,
and ST. per bottle for the Bi,ters, or six
bottles for IS.
Sold wholesale and retail on agency
at New York prices, in Vicksburg, by
o. O. WOODMAN,
NJ. EMANUEL,
HARDAWAY & JOHNSTON,
G. A. RATES,
And by appointed agents in all the
towns and villages in The Southern and
Western States.
Messss S. B. & 6. ID. JOHNSON
have the jurisdiction for the sale Of the
above Medicine in Kentucky, Tennes.
see, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Missouri, and Texas. All orders ad
dressed to S. B. g. &. D. Johnson, care
Of Hull g. Spencer, 81 Bowery, N. y,
will receive prompt attention.
For sale in Canton by K. ID. WARD |
& CO., and PRlESTLEY & MOSBY
Jackson, MOORE & CARPENTER.
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Just Received.

o e GALLONS CASTOR OIL, No.
20 !. A nice article, looks like it
would not be bad TO take. For sale by
PRlESTLEY & MOSBY.
April 20, '48. 33-tf
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DRlESTLEY a. MOSBY have just
L received Of Sanford e. Park, Gin.
cinnati, Ohio. IS doz. Wistar's genuine
Balsam Of Wild Cherry, and 4 doz Jew
David's Plaster.
August Z, l847.
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Governor Reynolds, Of Mo.
CITY OF JEFFERSON, Dec. 90, 1,

CITY OF JEFFERSON, Dec. 90, 1917.
Mr. JoHS PRIcE-Sir :--Some timc last sum
mer you did me the honor Of sending me bot
tie OF your "TEXAS TOMIC.n II came very
opportunity, for my wife had been aboring for
some time with a arrangement Of stomach, a
torpid liver, with diseased skin,-she imme-
diately commenced its use, and has found very
considerable relief, so much SO that she drsires
two more bottles. II you can send il to the
house Of J. & G. Walsh, ST Louis, they will
receive il and pay for il for me- Your imme-
date attention will greatly oblige your obj.
servant, tn. REYNOLDS.
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$500 REWARD.

will give FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS to any person who will produce
at less cost, better, more innocent
and more perfect cure for Ague and
Fever, or Ch,lls and Fever, than Dr.
Murphy IS Sugar.Coated Vegetable Anti
Fever Pills. will also give Two Hun.
bred and Fifty Dollars TO any person
who will show single case where any
injurious effects have attended the use
OF these Pills They are warranted in
all cases to cure Ague and Fever, or
ChiIs and Fever, when taken according
to the directions accompanying them.
WIN. H. MURPHY, M. D.
Each box contains about thirty-fve
Pills, and five Of them are Yellow Su-
gar.Coated Purgative Pills, wrapped up
in piece of paper, separate from the
others, and designed 10 act as a mild
calhartic TO cleanse the stomach and
bowels. Price only so cents box !!
With full directions. Also,
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G. W. HENDERSON, Agent.

VerHSo, &C.
G. W. HENDERSON, Agent.
Chill and Fever.
Major Gooch tried single ounce vial
Cured two cases the very first trial;
However, my friends to make the thing sure,
One bottle at leas, ten cases will cure.
A large dose before the Chill comes on,
One half (at night when the F9yer is gone.
Dyspepsia.
One ounce will open the eyes of a man,
He'll buy one bottle! and try it again;
HIS faith becomes strong, confidence sure!
One other bottle may certainly cure.
'Tis taken-his mind relieved from the blues!
And nature assumes her beautiful hues.
Constipation.
Listen one moment and don't crack your smiles,
Perhaps al,eody it's brought OIL the Piles,
The la'ief is cured, the former relieved,
You'll feel IKE a criminal just been reprieved,
Augnenling ne quantity, more or less,
My medical card will fully express.
Chronic Headache and Asthma.
One spoonful Tonic, Drink Sassafras Tea.)
Warm battle the feet, high up TO the knee;
Wrap round blanket ten minutes or so,
A nd learn what the TEXAS TONIC can do
The skin soft as the dew on the flower,
The patieet relieved in less than an hour.
Baroness.
Oh cheer up your spirits don't look SO shy,
Ii husbands ashamed, servant can buy
In three weeks VI so! perhaps not so soon,
Gaze with delight on the beautiful moon;
Your eyes become bright-your heart filled
with joy,
Good prospects in view-a Girl or Boy.
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{ 9 9 9 & {

PRICES PATENT TEXAS TONIC.
certificate With each Package
Females in delicate health, peerless
Chill and Fever, Constipation of the
Boveis, Chronic Headache, asthma,
Vertigo, DC.
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NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
PREsCoTT'S Conquest of Mexico,
Il 4" Peru,
Napoleon and his Marshals,
Washington and his Generals.
Bancrofl's History of U. States 8 vols,
Theirs French Revolution,
Froissarl's Chronicles,
McCauey's Mlscelanies,
Simpsons Journey Round the World,
Life Of Paul Jones,
Rev. Sidney Smiths works,
Charlotte Eizabeth's works,
De Aubgne's History Of THE Refor-
nation,
Dicks Works,
Pcrcival's Elegant Extracts,
History of Oregon and California,
Wilson's American History,
Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered,
Philosophy of Magic,
Omoo, by Melville,
Dictionary of Poetical Quotations,
The o al for l84S,
The Amaranth for l848,
Friendship Is Offering for I848,
Homer's Had,
Ilomer's Odyssey,
Hush on the Voice,
Kame's Elements Of Criticism,
Darby's Gazetteer,
Parlour Letter Writer,
Paul and Virginia,
Robinson Crusoe,
+" Illustrated,
Balboa Cortez and Pizarro,
Vicar of Wakefield,
Sanford and Merton,
Transatlantic Tour, Dana.
Hydropalhy, or the Water Cure,
Buffers Analogy,
HazIitt's Table Talk,
Tourists Guide,
Dlsraell's Novels. .'
The Alps and the Rhine,
Daniel Dennison, by Mrs. Holland,
Beauchamp, by James,
The inhe ritance, by Miss s, Terrier,
The Castle of Ehrenstein, by james,
Tales OF Woman's Trials, BY Mrs. Hall,
A Simple story, by Mrs. Inchbald,
Cinq Mars, BY Count de Vigny,
The Ladies' Work Box Companion,
Self Instructor in Millinery
Complete Confectioner, &c,
lust rec, lived and for sale by
E D WARD & Co.
November 90, 1847.
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DR.. MURPHY'S
SUGAR.COATED VEGETABLE
Anti-Fever Pills.
For tbs Immediate and Permanent Cure
IF Ague and Fever, Chtiis and Fever,
and aH other Ferers.
Prepared by VIM. H. Murphy, M.
D., 1874 Pearl ST., New York.
To whom oil Orders for The Pulls must be
addressed (post pdid.)
Entered according to Act Of Congress, in the
year l847, by VIM. II. Murphy, in ths Clerks
Office of the Distric, Court Of the Southern
District of New York
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WHITE LIE AID.

IN KEGS Pure White Lead,
OV SO kegs No. l.,
Received and for sale by
E. d. WARD & Co.
September 4, l847.
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DIR. MURPHY'S

sUGAR-COATED VEGETABLE
ANTI-BILlOUS AND ANTI-DYSPEPTIC
PILLS. .-..
The great reputation which these
Pills have obtained, from the success
that has uniformly attended their use,
has induced the Proprietor TO put them
up in small boxes, and 10 furnish them
at such reduced nice that each person
may be enabled TO keep box constant
ly on hand, No family-no person
should be without them. As they are
coated with sugar, they do not create
any nausea, or leave any disagreeable
taste in the mouth. Children take them
with pleasure.
Bilious complaints OF all kinds; all
chronic and lingering complaints, such
as Indigestion and Constipation Of the
Bowels Of long standing; Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Enlargement Of the
Spleen, Nervous and Sick Headache,
Scrofula, Scarlet Rash, and all Erup-
tons Of Skin; also, Bilious Fevers, Cos
tiveness, Collie, Piles, Dropsy, Rheuma-
tism, yaundice, Fever and Ague, Female
Distractions, Dy,entery, Diarrhea,
Bowel and Summer Complaints, &c.
They are perfectly safe, may be taken
by person Of all ages and in all climates,
where an aperient or cathartic would
prove beneficial. Price 25 cents a box.
A fresh supply just received, and for
sale, in Canton. by
PRlESTLY & MOSBY,
and Il. ID. WARD,
Jackson, MOORE e. CARPENTER.
vickburg. o. o. WOODMAN, and
by appointed agents throughout the state,
Canton, May IL, 35-t Jay.
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LAWNS-BAREGES.


gE CALLS Spirits Turpentne, a
S beautiful ar icle, just received
and for sale at the Drug Store of
PRIESTLEY g. MOSBY.
April 20, '48. 33-tf
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M lis.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison( By the Probate Court Of said County
County,} at the March Term, I848.
THE estate of VILLAIN Hoy, deceas
ed, having beer reported to, and
declared by said Court to be insolvent
Not ce is hereby given to all persons
having claims against the estate of said
deceased, to present the same to the un
dersigned, on or before the LIST day oil
October next, or their claims will be
barred.
By order OF the Court.
J. T.. CAMERON, CIR.
Canton, March rs, iS48. 98-6m
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selves.

A Small lot on hand, by
ID. w. MURPHY & co.
April Is, I848.
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CO.PARrNERsBIR.

THE undersigned have this day as
Il socIated themselves under the frm
Of Pinekdrd & Hendc, son, 10 conduct a
General Commission Business, and So
lIciffrom the friends Of the late con-
Germs OF Gilmore & Henderson and
George NJ. Pinckard, a continuance Of
the confidence hitherto bestowed On
them. HkGtsTa1 p
.r17r G. M. PINCKARD.
e. EH L. F. HENDERSON.
New Orleans, July !, 1s4T. SAT-
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n. r. w. Hill, Esq, [ef Dick & Hill NJ o.

Ma. JoHs PICE:-I have for the last three
years, used your sTexss Tonic.n Previous
to that time was subject to Sick Headache
Since | commenced the use Of your Tonic
have been entirely free, and | have no doubt
where the medicine used ss bitter twice .
week, would prevent the most Of the diseases
of the south, particularly Chills, which have
known the Tonic to effect q cure Of by taking
half wine glass full. So well am satisfied
Of its efficiency, wish you to prepare me .
demijohn Of Il for ma plantation. Wishing
your medicine may prove that benefit TO the
human family that am shure il will. Yours,
III. r, W. HIM.
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DR.. WIN. Il. Keene.

Your Texas Tonic is the most agreeable me-
dicine have ever used to relieve the bowels,
promoting their peristalic motion. have tried
it in cases Of Ague and Fever with success
The happy combination Of ingredients form
ing the Tonic will always insure it's success.
VIM. B. KEENE.
Tranyslvania Place, La. March 81. l847.
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GALVANIC RkNGS.
WYE have just received Christie's
w celebrated Galvanic Rings, for
the cure of Rheumatism and all Ner-
vous affections.
PRlESTLEY g. MOSBY.
August 7, l847. ....
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Bishop Andrew, Of M. Z. C.

Bishop Andrew, 81 M. Z. c.
have for some time past been in the habit
Of frequently using Prices Patent Texas Tonic
aud believe it to be a valuable medicine. ]
have found It to act finally on the bowels, and
think also on the liver In cases Of indiges-
ton have used it with good effect.
FLAMES o. ANDREW.
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~ GAL Linsced Oil,
80 gal. Castor Oil,
60 Turpeutine,
40 Lamp Oil,
80 Train Oil,
80 Lard Oil,
Just received and for s,Ie BY
i. ID. WARD & Co.
May 8. ...
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Ex-Governor Runnels, Of M.M.

Ex-Governor Runnels, Of Mass.
JOHN PRICE, Esq. Sir:-Ilaving used myself,
and in my family, several bottles of "PRICES
P.4TENT TEXAS TONIC" and having ex-
experienced much benefit from il take pleas
ure in recommending it to the public as val
liable family medicine. Respectfully,
II. G. RUNNLEs.
Galveston, Dec. %, I846.
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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF MAIL .
AT CANTON MISS.

ARRIVAL DEPARTURES OF MAI $
AT CANTON MISS.
THEJ JACKSON MAIL
Is due, Closes,
Daily by + A. NJ. Daily at P. NJ
COLUMBUS MAIL
Is due, Closes
i $::;:;! s::;;, :''
THE LEXINGTON MAIL
Is due, Closes,
s S;;; $::;;;;
BENTON AND YAzoo CITY. MAIL.
Is due. Daily Except Monday by P. M.
Closes, Daily Except Monday at A. M.
THE JACKSONVILLE MAIL
Is due, Closes,
F MGGaey and 'ysAH. s sn1iss,y AM.
THE VERNON MAIL
Is due, Closes,
T Sasssy, & FliGsy, and an. 81
.. POST OFFICE HOURS.
NJ Office open every day, except Sunday,
during business hours, and on Sunday from
Eight TO Nine o'cl1ck, a. M only.
VIM. PRlESTLEY, p. M.
June S, I847.
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James r. skyIes, Of Boriing Green

LOUISVILLE Ky, April, l746.
Dear Sir;-1 am IN Louisville, to the sur
prise Of my intimate friends, and not lees TO
myself think could have sold so or 100
bottles tof Prices Patent Texas Tonic. A
long period Of i'll health well known 70 nv
friends, and my sudden restorstion-for q man
OF IS; strikes them foreibly. Tell the propri-
etor, IL he makes me agent for the State Of
KENTUCKY, can be Of service 10 him. Yours
sincerely, JlxEs r. STYLES.
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Rev. WIN. Winans, PfeHding Elder Of tte
NJ +. Church.
NEw ORLEANS, April 8 I847.
Mr.. JOHN PRIcE-Sir:-I have great pleasure
in assuring you, that after some experience Of
the character Of TEXAS TONIC, I feel au-
thorized 20 give It my devided opinion that
as a preventative Of disease and an Alternative
medicine, it is not excelled by any preparation
Of human skill that has fallen in my way, and
in wishing you success in dsposing Of this me-
dicine. I consider myself as INDUCING in ex-
tensive philanthropy. WIN. WNASs.
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isaiah d. FULLER Esq, Merchant, NJ o.

NEw oRLEtss. April "a, 1874.
John Pnes-Dear Sir-From the extrsordi-
nary relief that have received from the use
Of your 1Texss Tonic" after having fsbored
nearly fifteen yesrs under an affection OF the
Liver, Constipation Of the Bowels, Indigestion
and general debility, feel constrained to re-
commend the use Of il TO the public. know
Of no language strong enough 10 use In its Ia
respectfully, h.IaH d. FurEKrs
November q, 1871 lily
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Writing Paper

an hand a superior article Of Cap
" and Letter Paper, for sale cheap
by ID. W. MURPHY g. Co.
June 9.
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New Orleans, July !, ls4T. SAT-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-13
New Patent Door Plates.

DR.. D. P. HUNT and VIM. ROBSON, well known citi-
zens of this town, have purchased the right TO use
and sell, in this State, newly patented Door Plate,
which is useful, handsome and cheap Specimens
may be seen upon the doors of D. Craighead, Esq,
Of the junior editor Of this paper and others.
well as at the Office of Dr. Hunt, near the Governors
circle. 1t would be great convenience 10 habitants
of houses in town, and those seeking for the resi-
dences of others, if these plates would come into
general use. Time and trouble would be saved to all
parties The cheaPness of the plate brings it within
the means Of nearly every one, and its beauty as well
usefulness, should make il desirable. One thing in
particular proves the economy Of this plate: names
originally placed in it, may be easily removed and be
replaced by another in metal letters at very trifng
expense,-whereas the old. engraved plates gen.
orally useless to any but the for whom they were
prepared.
The gentlemen above named will not only furnish
various sizes of these Plates to individuals of this and
neighborng towns, but will sell the right to prepare
and vend the same in any county in the State.
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Congress.
WASHINGTON. April 8. P. NJ.

WASHlNGToN, april ., L. VI.
Senate.-A Message was received from the Presi-
dent, communicating a dispatch from Mr. Rush,
United States minister France relative the revo
luton in France and signfyng his approval Of the
recognition of the Provisional Government by our
Minister.
The Message and accompanying documents were
ordered to be printed
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of
Mr.. Aliens resolution, congratulang the French on
the establishment of Republican government
Upon this resolution interesting debate sprang
up, in which Messrs. Crittenden, Allen Bagby, Dick
enson, and others participated.
The yeas and nays were finally demanded, and they
stood as follows: yeas u, nays %.
Mr. Crittenden moved TO proceed TO the order of the
day, which agreed to, and the bill TO relieve the
Supreme Judges from circuit duty for one year was
taken up and a long debate ensued in which Messrs
Cass, Benton, and Crttenden participated
The Bill was then laid aside and on motion Of Mr..
Hannegan the Senate went into executive session. and
soon afterwards adjourned.
Honse.-An hour was spent taking vote to sus-
pend the rules In order TO take up business out Of
order
Finally, resolution congratulatipg France on the
overthrow of the Monarchy was introduced and con-
sidered.
Mr.. Duer moved to refer the resolution to select
committee of one from each State
| Mr.. Donald made a motion to lay it on the table
which was decided in the negative.
| long and exciting discussion on the resolution
ensued, in the of Slavery was introduced, ant
the debate continued until late hour when or motion
| the House adjourned
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Published every Thursday
U. S. FRleArE " CUMBERLANp," .,


DEAR FATHER II take the opportunity of leisure
this evening to write you few lines. very large
train came down to-day from the city of Mexico !:
there were nearly FIVE thousand pack mules. The
advance came down last evening, and the soldiers
looked very much fatigued and weory-ofiicers and
men. Gen. Lane also came down on his way home,
but did not him myself although should like
to have done so very WELL He left here this after
noon in the steamer Edith, for New Orleans, on his
way home. The English steamer, Great Western,
arrived here the 18th of this month"; and left the
same day for Tampico. She is a very large and
splendid steamer. 1t was rumored that Gen. Santa
Anna in Vera Cruz but do not think that it was
so; in fact, now know that it was not true,
The Commodore is still away on the expedition to
Campeachy, Laguira, and the ruins of Pelanke, but
expect him back in a week or so.
It is said this ship will go home in May with the
Commodore: but should not be surprised if she did
not: still, hope she will.
have not been sick yet two of the Midship-
men have the meases.
Your affectionate Son,
GEORGE II. CHAPMAN.