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Town Ordinance.
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I'm Ordinance to aid n the erection Of
Woir Greek Bridge.


WHEREAS the erection of a good and
substantial Bridge across the Noix Greek
adjacent TO this town is essentially necessa-
ry to insure a good and direct road leading
into the town from the direction of Prai-
~rieville AMI GAINESVILLE; and whereas a good
road in that direction is indispensable in
order to facilitate the trade and business
between the town and the rich country
south Of it; and whereas it has been rep
resented to the Board of Trustees of the
town that the measures taken to secure the
of said bridge, under the authori-
Ity of the county court of Pike county, are
likely to fail for the wait Insufficient means
TO secure a contract; and whereas, in the
opinion of this board, the building of said
bridge is of vital interest to the present
aud future prosperity of the town for the
reasons above stated, therefore,
Be it ordained by the Board IF Trus.
tees Of the turn If Louisiana, as f"NOws:
/ s /. he chairman of the board is au-
tthorized to subscribe in the name of the In
lhabitants of said town, such amount not to
exceed two hundred dollars, as may be
necessary to secure the contract for said
bridge, should the amount subscribed by in
~dividnsls, and the sum appropriated by the
county court of Pike county, at the time of
letting of said bridge, be insufficient to pro.
cure a contract.
s 2. The amount subscribed, as author
iztd by the first section. of this ordinance,
shall not be payable until the first day Of
January, in the year eighteen hundred and
fifty, and on the completion and reception
of said bridge by the county court aforesaid
or the commissioner appointed by said
court, the chairman of the board Of trus.
tees shall cause to be made out and signed
Ihy said chairman and attested by the clerk
of the board of trustees, a certificate Of
bond, obligating the inhabitants Of the town,
BY their proper corporate name and style
tn pay to the person or persons lawfully su,
thorlzed to receive it, the same subscribed
under authority of this ordinance, accord
ling to the terms Of this section, for the full
and perpect payment of which, the faitf
and guarantee of the Inhabitants of sale
town, aIe hereby pledged and promised.
Passed, Sept. 23d, ls4S.
EDWIN DRAPER,
!, Chairman B. I.
Attest, P. DRAPER, Clerk, B. 7.
/ By ]. l.. Wood, elk. pro tenn.
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Public Administrator Notice.

NorIcE is hereby given, to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of Rhoda Noel
wee, deceased, that the undersigned a. Public
Administrator for the county Of Pike, did take
possession of the estate of said deceased, on the
18th day of September, l348.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment all those having
claims against sail estate are hereby notified tc
present the same, properly authenticated, within
one year FROM the above date, or the, may be
preclnled from having any benefit Of said estate,
and if not presented within three years they
will be forever barred.
HI EDWARDS, i
Public Admir-. for Pike county
October %. lS48.- 3w.
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STATE OF MISSOURI,
County Of Pike.

STATE OF MISSOURI, IS.
County of Pike.
Pike County Court, August Term, 184S.
A MONG the records and proceedings had
IA on the eighth day of said term Of the court,
lis the following, viz:
alt is ordered by tile court that there be
levied for the improvement Of roads, dur
ing the present year, a tax equal to fifty
per centum on the State lax; and that eve
ry person against whom a poll tax is assess
ed may be discharged of the same. BY the
payment of fifty cents per day in money
that every overseer of roads be allowed one
dollar per day for his attention while in &C.
|tual service as such overseer; that it be
the duty Of every overseer to buy a plough
and one or more scrapers, to De paid for
out of any money belonging to his road dis.
I%trict, if in his Judgment they be necessary
to notify each haad Of the implement t.
be used by him at tile time he gives sucl
hand notice to work any road; and to WORK
all the roads in his district at least twice d
year, viz: once in the spring and once III
the fall. That every Overseer may pay foi
service on roads in his district a sum not 81
exceed seventy-6ve cents per day for a
good hand, seventy-fve cen,s for a yoke
of cattle, one dollar for a pair Of horses
two dollars for team of four horses, three
dollars for a team of six horses or mules,
and fifty cents for a cant or wagon. That
all persons will be liable for the payment { 1
their road tax in money on a failure to worh
the roads, when once notified to do so, b!
the proper overseer; and that no hand b.
allowed pay for q full days work unless hi
meet as early as 8 o'clock in the morning
and work until discharged by the oversee
in the evening;-and ordered that a copy
of this order be published in the Banner
and the Se~venty-Six for four weeks"
I, Samuel F. Murray, clerk of the coun'
ity court for said county, certify that th'
foregoing order is correctly copied FROM the
record of said court now in my office.
E-7 Witness my signature and ofhcia
lII%e%.jseal hereto affixed, at Office this 6tl
day Of September, 1s4s.
S. F. MURRAY, Clerk.
Sept. llth, ls4S.-4w.
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500 Reward!
MORROW'S
IMPROVED DIAMOND STEEL CARY
PLOUGH.

Manufactured Al Tully, MO.
TIME subscribers has been appointed agent
for the above celebrated and superior
ploughs, and now has on hand, at the ware
house of H. F.. Block & Co.,
80 two horse Ploughs,
25 one horse do.
As these Ploughs are becoming extern
sively known and used in this section Of
country, the subscriber deems it unneces-
sAry to say much with regard to them
The Moleboard is entirely steel, and those
who have tried these Pluughs think them
the best article Of this kind now in use.
The manufacturer of these ploughs offers
one hundred dollars for a Moleboard pattern
superior to his.
We are authorized to sell on the most ia
vorable terms for cash or produce.
All orders for these ploughs addressed to
+. Morrow, agent, Tully, Mo-, will meet
with prompt attention.
JNO. NJ. McPIKE, Agent.
Louisiana, Sept. 18th, lS4S.-(n226 GIN.
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March 18th, ls4s.

0RR, DUKE s. CAMPBELL beg leave to
inform their friends and the public that
thew have taken the above ccmmodious store and
Warehouses adjoining, and are new receiving
from St. Louis, a large and we'll selected stock
Of Dry Gools, Groceries, Iron, Nails, RoCtss
Shoes, Queensware, Hardware, &c. They are
now ready to accommodate their friends and the
public generally with all articles in their line.
and at prices that will make ii to the interest Of
~lealers TO purchase Of them.
To their friends in the country they wonld
,Fer their services for transactirg any business
in the way of Receiving, Storing and Forward.
ing Produce or merchandise of any hind. Their
Warehouses being situated Immediately on the
Wharf will enable them to ship and receive
goods on better terms than AM other house
Their facilities are such as 10 enable them to
make liberal CASH advances on any prcdu nee en-
rusted to their care. They respectfully solicit
1 share Of public patronage.
Louisiana, No, march 18th, IS4S.
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NorIcE is hereby given TO all persons
concerned or Interested in the estate OF
VIM Brown, deceased, that the under
singned will apply at the next November
term of the county court Of Pike County,
to make a final settlement of said estate.
MARCUS DRAFUS, }.an,
HUGH LOVE,
Sent. 11th lS45.-4w.
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~sTR SALE.

ME undersigned, administrator Of the es
tate Of William Mcfike, deceased, vii
sell the personal property of said estate, Il
the highest bidder, at public auction, at The lat'
residence OF the deceased, near hashley, Mo.
on the '"@'" 81
nth day Of October merit.
Sale to continue from day to day until all the
property is sold. The property to be sold com'
.prises some OF the finest stock i'll Missouri, as
well as a general supply OF farming utensils in
the best order. 1t consists, in part. as follows,
viz: rl ,...s.
80 head of horses, ..
50 head of mules,
8 Jack colts of the Mammoth stock,
The celebrated Jack, MouaTAIE LEADER;
8 head of %Jinneys and colts Of the Nam
moth stock;
80 head OF cattle,
$50 head of sheep,
100 head of hogs,
Z or 8 hundred bbls. of old corn in the crib,
The growing crop Of 275 acres in the field,
$500 bushels Of clean oats,
300 bushels of wheat,
5000 lbs. of bacon,
60 or 70 hay stacks,
"A good t horsepower "heaI 'h37a'Hine
machine,
20 new diamond steel cary ploughs,
OK cart,
A number Of good beds and bedding,
All OF the household and kitchen furniture,
As we'll as a vast variety Of other articles tao
tedious to mention.
Terms Of Sale:
A credit Of II months will be given on all
sums Of ten dollars and upwards, the purchaser
giving bond with approved security. For all
under ten dollars the cash will be requir-
ed. No property to be moved until the terms
sale are complied with. ii
ABRAHAM McPIKE,
Administrator Of VIM. McPike, decd.
Sept. 9th, ~lS4S-bw.
IL. Sevety-Six copy.
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To Farmers.

We wish to purchase 5000 bushels good
clean CoRN, for which we will nay an ex-
ira price in cash or merchandise, drfvera.
BILE on or before the 3Oth inst. Sack, furn-
ished on application at our store on Water
Street. ORR, DUKE& CAMPBELL.
Louisiana, Sept. II, l84S,
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CompetitiOn.

lam desermin.dto supply every Country Mer.
lchant, and also all Retail Customers that com
Ito this market with the ready cash have put
1.-The pric.s down so low as to ma Re if a matter OF
Iimpossibility for any house tc offer the same in
JUDGEMENTS. 1t must be apparent to every one
that can do it--possessing the advantages that
| do---purchssing, manufacturing and selling for
nothing but C1sh, or No.l City Paper.
The tremendous amount OF business do, will
enable me to sell at a very small profit, which /
ALWAYS have done, and will continue to do. Re.
lsiding in tn. CITY OF, New York, and manufac-
turing my own goods. and having the ad,anta-
ges Of the market my brother, CnApLEs G..
MAar.S, conducting the business in st. Louis
and the long experience have had in business
the past sixteen years, enables me TO get uPa
stOckin far superior style TO any other.
NV patterns are the best and most fashionable
THAT can be had, and are warranted to set and tit
las we'll as those that can be had at the most fsslE-
liouable taiIors. This fall I will have over
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

AZ, Rod-At the free soil convention
thursday, Hon. John c. Park, who has
Ing been known as one Of the most PoPu-
rs,i Eff .irnt wing stump speakers in the
cate, but who has not fully bolted Taylor
md his faction, in speaking Of the dark
,lond Of ignorance and doubt which con-
.,aled the opinions of a certain "whig but
Mt an ultra whig," with regard to the fun
J,usn,aI doctrine Of the free s~uIlers, said
h. supposed that person had been told to
b, deaf and dumb when questioned
an the subject. cit reminds me,
b. added, "of a very common practice in
eur criminal courts. Very often, when
,~ounsel for some great rascal. who could
M, say a word without duplicating HIMSELF
I have said to him, il the court puts any
question to you, hold your tongue: say your
counsel has advised you not to answer"
(Great Cheering.)-Bos Post
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

II. H. Van Amrinpe, a delegate to the
Buf,l / convention, protest against its pro-
seedings, manly for the reason that the
srlai form Goes MT contain a resolution in
isvor of free soll'-nothing Of the right Of
man to the earth, nor of the prohibition Of
Gales of the public lands.
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

We are requested to state that A. W.
Lane, Esq, our present Circuit Attorney,
will be a candidate to refill that office al
the ensuing election in November. The
counties, composing this, the third Judicial
circuit, are Marion, Rails, Pike, Nj ontgon-
cry, Warren, Lincoln and St. Charles.
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One Cent Reward.

n ANYWAY from the subscriber, on Sum
d day the oath inst ar indenturei appren-
tice named William S~il.ers, about II or Is
years of age. The above reward will be paid
for his apprehension and delivery to me. All
persons are cautioned not TO harbor him or give
him credit on my account, as will pay no debts
by him, GEO. w. CONDER.
Louisiana, Mo-, Sent. 18th, lS4S.
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CHILDREN DIE OF 4 VI

and grown up people too. DR.. Jayne's
Vermifugs has never been known to fail &c
cure in the worst stages.
Symptoms IF WOrms-There are head
ache, vertigo, paleness Of the lips, with
flushed cheeks, grinding the teeth during
sleep, disturbed dreams, sleep broken of
by fright and screaming, commissions, fe.
v-rishness, thirst, bad taste in the mouth
offensive breath, cough, difficult breathing,
stching OF the norstrels, pain in the stomach
Nausea, squeamishness, voracious appetite,
leanness, tenesmus, slight chills or shiver-
inss, drowsiness, fatigue, swellsd stomach
or limbs, rising and choking in the throat
tmrbid urine, frequent desire to evscpate
the bowels, discharged of slime and mucu'
&c.
For nervousness, sick headache, palpi-
tation of the heart, &C., il gives immediate
relief. 1t also neutralizes acidity of stom.
sch, creates an appetite, strengthens the
whole system, and cures the PILES.
Prepared only by DR.. Jayne. Philadel-
phia, and sold on agency by H E. Block
& Co., Louisiana, Mo.
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LOSS OF HAIR IND B.7LDNESS.
Its remedy-Hear what DR.. Qaigley

says:
Shepherds Town, Va. Oct. 1913.
Dear Sir-You inquire of me whether l
have used your hair Tonic, and the EFF cts.
Several years a go my hair began to fall
rapidly from the scalp, and had the pros
pect Of pref ature badness. During sew
eraI years I used various preparations re-
commended for the hair, from which de-
rived 10 benefit. At length 3 friend re-
commended your Hair Tonic. ] used three
or four Bottles according to the printed d.
directions, and at the end Of six months my
hair was thick set, aud since its tendency
to turn gray was arrested.
have never before give asurtifcate re-
comending patent medicines, which indis
crininateIy used, as they often are, do much
injury, but ina case like the present where
l know the article to be beneficial, and thai
il can do no harm; l have no ~scruples in
stating facts within my own knowledge.
Yours. &c. JOHN QUIGLEY, NJ. D.
To D.. D. Jayne, PhiIideiphia.
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FARMERS NOTICE.

y If you want to buy the run ing gear
Of a superior four-horse wagon, with or
without the harness, make an early appli-
cation at this office. Oct. I'd, 'AS.
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PUBLIC SALE.

There will be offered to the high IA
est bidder. on the goth of October, NJ
1913, at the residence of Reuben McDan-
nol,, decd, two miles ives, Of Paynesville,
Pike county. Mo-, by tine undersigned, ex-
~scutors Of said dec'd., the following prop
erry. to-wit: Horses, Cattle, Hogs and
@ Shrrp-C"rn Tin the feld.) Wheat
NHay and Tobacco; Farming uten-
sis, some slaves, if not otherwise disposed
of The terms Of sale will be made known
the day Of sale.
NEWTON McDANNOLD,
AL'X. McDANNOLD,
WASHINGTON TREDWAY,
Sept. 18th, '4S. Executors.
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y H. w. P. WooTrEN, Esq, will hold
o claw Day." in Louisiana, on Saturday
the 7th inst.
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

The Wing editor of the Brookville. Ind.
American refuses to place MIR. Filmoie's
psme in his columns for the Vice Presiden-
eY.
Democratic banner., 1848-10-02

We are authorized to announce Colum-
bus F. Kirtley, Esq, as a candidate for
the Office of Circuit Attorney, in the third
Judicial District, at the ensuingelection in
November. H.. --s'
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A Valuable Farm for
q

wish to sell az private sale, my f~srzsus'
situated miles vest Of Louisiasfas snaeuns@e
the roadlesding taisHc es to Paris coatstn.sa i
ing l2O acres,- of which about so are under.
good fencing and guilty alton: There iss :
good dwe cling house on the pl ice, a kaciida
and smoke house, a well with good andntv. 'H'
er failing wster, in which is . good pump;
barn and stables. 80 '7'1+f.-2 "+'
Apply soon, for I am determined TO sell .
bargain. H. MALLINCKRODT. T.Li'
Pike Co, Mo, Sept 1lth ls4s. &
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Salt.

WE have Just received. and have for sale
Ground Alum, Liverpool Blown and KansSEa
Salt which we offer Mt reduced prices.
ORR, DUKE & CAMPBELL.
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MOTTO,
n am determined to sell lower Tran any
other house in the Unised Sta.eI

TREMENDOUS ~EHCITEMEN.TV
GOODS are rushing III by every packet!-,
The house is now flled!7 Three large stories
crowded with goods! My stock this fall will
b~etremendous large, by lar exceeding any ever
before received, and at such low prices that will
defy any and all --- ~. -
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100000 Pine Shingles.

THE subscribers have just received, and have
Tor sale, 100000 Wisconsin PINE SHIN
JNO. M. McPIKE co.
Louisians, Sept. 18th 1913.
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NNR. WALTER WALLER s. JANE WALKER,
l his wiie-You will please take notice.
that at the next November term Of the county
court for Pike county, Missouri. we will apply
for an orler for the sale Of the slaves belonging
to the estate Of John Mackey, deceased, that a
distribution may be made according to the rights
of those entitled thereto, as said slaves cannot
be divided in kind.
Signed this 18th August, lS48,
SUSAN MACKEY,
JAMES A. MACKEY, in his
W right, am also as Guardian for Su-
san Mackey, a minor.
JAS. NJ. WATSON, Guar
dian for William Mackey.
CLAIBORNE NJ. THURMON.
in right OF his wife Rebecca Thurmon,
ANDREW ]. TRIMBLE,
in right of his wife Nancy Trimble
MIJAMIN TEMPLETON,
in right of his wife Mary Templeton
SAMUEL d. OWENS,
in right of his wife & as Guardian for Johr
and Joseph Mackey, minors.
JAS. TILLlTT, in right Of
his wife Elizabeth Tillitt
September 4th lS4S.
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Final Settlement.

NoTlcE is hereby given, to all creditors
and others interested in the estate of Mar
tina Trower, deceased, that the undersigned
will apply at the next November term ofthe
county court of Pike County, to make q
final settlement of said estate.
WESLEY B. TROWER,
Admir- with the will annexed.
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NEW STOCK.
JEWELRY, FAMILY GROCERIES,
WINES g. CIGARS.

FAMILY
WINES g. CIGARS.
- ". h. kENNEDE s Co.,
@N Having changed their bust
MS %Yness, now offer for sale, at
We Fps st. Louis prices, a full as
MAE w. sortment Of JEW ELRY Y,
~ such as
Lady's Cameo Pins,
do mourning do.
do full sett do.
do set and plain gold Rings,
do Evening hair Pins,
do Plain and sett Ear Rings,
do Plain and sett Slides,
do Sett Bracelets,
de- Fine Gold Pencils. :
Gents. Plain & Fancy Breast Pins,
do Silver Pencils with stone sets,
do Rodgers Congress Knives.
do do do silver steel Razors,
do Fancy g. Plain Studs,
do Fine Gold Pens & holders,
do Ancor Leaver Watches,
do Musical Boxes.
Also, a we'll selected stock Of FAMILY Gro
CERES, and Muskat, Port, Claret and Medria
WINES, and a large lot of Regalia, Principee,
& Cuba CIGARS, to which they would
the attention Of purchasers.
w. K. KENNEDY & CO.,
Water Street. Louisiana, Mo.
N. B.-Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repair
ed al the shortest notice. w. X. b.
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WE are raging the highest market prices Tor
Produce. either in cash or merchandise at our
store Water street. Louisiana. Mo.
ORR, DUKE 4 CAMPBELL.
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MPlRTXERSNlP NOTICE,

U MI ] IIII1IBIl1K IVIEFHS
THE undersigned have this day associated
themselves inbusiness under the finn and
,tyle Of Orr, Duke and Campbell. for the puI-
,ose oftransac.ing a general Mercantile, IIo-
ice and Commission business, in tie store tor.
aerly occupied by George W. jerks, & &c.
Street, Louisiana Missouri.
W. c. ORR,
c. NJ. DUKE.
w. H. CAMFEELL.
March 18th, lS4S.
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Public Sale.

IN On Friday, the 9Th day
~ IN of October next, ] will
tkJ sell to the highest bid
-N lQ der, at my former resi-
dsnce, four miles northwest Of Bowling
Green, my horses, cattle, hogs and sheep;
also my farming utensils, and perhaps some
hay, oats and cnrn, IN a credit Of nine
hanths. on ell sums over FIVE dol IRA
lars and upwards, the purchaser 49,
giving bond with approved security. On
ell sums Of IS and under cash will be re-
CURED. DAVID McALISTER.
Sept. 18th, ls4s.
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100000 GARMENTS,

consisting of every style and pattern that wilfbs
worn.
Beware Of being deceived by those who tell
Won ..their's is Martin's''---for there are mum.
.oers that do, and are mean enough TO stoop to
anything. Bear in mind that my storeis
NO. ms, instead of No. 114.
The numbers on Main street having been alter:
ed makes my store No. 1l8. In ront you will
find the name in mammoth gilt letters
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MARTIN.

M "a ~ NV
On top the house a large No llS. o.,
have the largesta and deepest Clothing Ware.
in the west. And remember, that ! have
but the one store in the city.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
An orders thankfully received. and warranted
to be packed correctly, at the lowest cash prices.
IT'S no trouble ~ shoe goods!
JOHN T. MARTIN.
August 18th l848- IVA no2l.) p
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NOTICE..

II ~Sevety-Six copy.
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Final Settlement.

Admir- with the Will an
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-07-13

Dc Our readers will be measuraby glad to know
by the following paragraph that the first small in
stament of tardy justice has at length been melted
out to one of the most infamous and powerful foes
of social purity and of the whose angelic nfu-
ence might make this world u Paradise, did not
their wrongs wel-nigh transform it to hell
MADAME RESTELL's CASE DEC1DED-
Madame Restell, the abortonist, was convict
ed on the 18th of last November, and senten-
ced to be imprisoned in the penitentiary for
the term of one year. The judgment was
demurred to by her counsel, and the case
carried up to the Court of Appeals, On Sat
urday last, the Court gave their decision, by
confirming the judgment Of the Court of
Sessions and further ordering that her SEN
tence take place from the date Of their dccis-
ion. Thus the seven months she has already
served in jail will be of no avail, as the year
is yet to be liqudated, according to the above
decision.-MKILcr
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-07-13

GEN. TAYLoR's HUMANITY the
battle Of Buena Vista, Gen. Taylor made his
dispositions for the renewal of the conflict on
the following morning. But at the dawn of
the next day, Santa Anna was in full retreat.
The American Cavalry were despatched in
pursuit. Soon messengers returned inform
ing the General that the Mexicans, broken
and scattered, were in rapid flight, but that
the roads and the waysides were strewn with
exhausted, famishcd and wounded soldiers,
all of whom, in the precipitation of Santa
Annals flight, were left to die without either
food, water, or medical attendants. Upon
receiving this information, Gen. Taylor i'm
mediately ordered twenty wagons to be fur
nished with all that was required for the re-
lief of those whom the Mexican General had
left to suffer and die. These wagons were
promptly despatched, accompanied by Sur
geons who were directed to find and admins
ter to all the sufferers And to the Quarter
Master who executed this order, Gen. Taylor
said: "Keep an exact account of every ar
ticle sent, so that if any doubt should arise of
the propriety Of thus relieving the enemy's
wounded, | can pay for them mysef-1lbany
Evening Journal,