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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
MarVland Charles County, Set.

an application, by petition to me, the subscri-
W Der, Chief Justice of the Orphans Court of
Charles County, Git being in the recess of the coun-
ty court OF said county,) from JOSEPH CooMEs,
praying for the benefit of an act of Assembly, emit
tied ian act for the relief of insovent debtors and
the several supplements thereto, schedule of his
property and list of creditors far as ascertain
ed, OATH being annexed, and he having satisfied
me that he has resided in the State of aryand
for at least sixty days Immediately previous to his
application; and having also stated that he is I'm.
able to pay his debts, and that he is in custo-
DIV for the same: do, therefore, hereby order and
adjudge, that the said Joseph w. Coomes be re-
leased and exempted from imprisonment for the
said debt or debts, and that copy Of this order be
published in toe Port Tobacco Times newspaper
published in Charles county, once week for the
space OF three months successfully before the third
Monday of July next, 10 give notice to his creditors
to appear in Charles County Court on the said
third Monday OF July next, to shew cause, if any
they have, why the said Joseph w. Coomes shall
not have the benefit of said act of Assembly and
the supplements thereto as prayed.
Given under my hand this Goth day of February,
Ammo Domini, lS4S.
RICHARD BARNES.
True copy-Test: w. M1TcHELL, Clerk.
ap l3-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
ADMINIsTRATION NOTICE..

T7HIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
a scribers have obtain from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Maryland letters of Admnistra-
ton on the personal estate of JOHN MONTGOMERY,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, properly authenticated to the
subscribers, before the expiration of six months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under our hands, this 23d day of May,
lS4S. JULTANNA MONTGOMERY, and
AQUILLA w. MARROW, Adm'rs
with Will annexed) of John Montgomery.
NAV o.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
No.26l.

A n ACT for the more speedy Collection of the
IA States Revenue
~, be It enacted 1y the General assembly Of .NaryIand
nat from and after the passage of this act it shall
not be necessary for the State in any suit now or
hereafter to be brought upon any bond to be given
by any person who has the collection of anv part of
the State revenue in reply to the plea of perfor-
nance to set out at large IN its replication the
breaches for which damages are claimed; but. NAV
reply generally that the obgor OR obgors hath or
nave not performed the conditions of his or their
bones, and give the special matter in evidence, up-
on which issue the Jury shall assess such DAMAGES
as the State may have sustained, and upon such
verdict II tor the State, judgment shall be entered
for the penalty of the bond to be released on the
payment OF the damages assessed by the Jury, with
interest thereon until paid and costs
ID. CLAUDE, Treasurer
may ll-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
NEW DRY GOODS STORE.
ALEXANDRIA X1

LAYING taken the Store at the corner of King
- and Pitt streets, directly opposite the "Mar-
shall House" I would respectfully inform the ci-
zens of Charles and surrounding counties that am
now receiving general assortment of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
suitable for Spring and Summer wear. AS de-
sign keeping full stock of all the goods usually
kept IN our line for LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S
and SERVANTS WEAR. think it unnecessary
to enumerate them. All of which offer at the
loarest market prices. I would therefore solicit a
call from my friends and dealers generally. By
strict attention to their wants, hope to merit
continuance of the liberal patronage bestowed on
me whilst doing business in Port Tobacco.
Orders from the country will receive prompt at
tentlon, and goods sent warranted to suit.
G.. X. WITMER
ALEXANDRIA, March %, ls4S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters Of Administration
on the personal estate of GEORGE CAREY, late of
the State Of Georgia, deceased All persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, properly authenticated,
to the subscriber, before the expiration ofsix months
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this esd day of MAY,
1S4S. JAMES FERGUSON, Admir-
NAV 25.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted, on account, to
4 n Capt. William Sanders, deceased, are
requested to close the same, either by cash
or note. The books and accounts have
been left with the undersigned for that pur-
pose. F. STONE.
nav 11-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.
Il

THE undersigned respectfully informs
= the public that he has opened BOOT
aud SHOE Shop in Port Tobacco, in the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. Barnes as
tavlor's shop, IN the rear of the Court
House. The business will be superintended
by Mr.. E. HATCHER. Public patronage is
earnestly solicited.
mar 80. P. DAVIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

IN MONDAY, the 10th JUNE next shall
W offer at public sale, for cash, at the Court
House door, in the town of Port Tobacco, the fol-
lowing property to wit tract or part of several
tracts of land, called ''Thompson's Fertile Meadows,
part of Jordan's Tract, Miles and Reeves Partner
ship, and part of His Lordship's Farm containing
4S7 acres, more or less, levied on and taken as
the property of JOSEPH THOMPSON, and will be sold
to satisfy County levy and State taxes for the year
1916. JOHN w. HAWKINS, Collector.
NAV IS, lS4S
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
GENERAL TAYLOR.
FOR SALE.

THE family of Stays since the organization of
Il their Club having increased very much, they
are anxious to sell their shooting WAGON, which
is now too small for their purposes. They have
just ordered from the N orth peculiarly construct
ed four-horse vehicle, to convey them sporting,
counting and spreeing excursions. Persons wish
ing to purchase light and convenient family wag-
on, will please give call, terms will be rem
dered accommodating.
By order of the Club,
may 25. Dominic SAMPSON, Sec'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, Md, letters of administration on
the personal estate Of OSWALD LAWSON, deceased,
late of said county. All persons having claims
against the said estate hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same to the subscriber properly authenticated
before the expiration of six months. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit Of said
deceased's estate.
Given under my hand, this sOth day of May,
lS4s. JOHN B. LAWSON, Admir-
iel. of Oswald Lawson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

ON MONDAY, the 10Th of JUNE next I shall
~ offer at public sale, at the Court House door, in
the town of Port Tobacco the following property, 70
wit: tract Of land, called "Part of Hunts Ven
ture," containing 80 acres, less, levied on
and taken as the property of George 3. Moran, and
will be sold to salty County Levy and State taxes
for the year 1916.
JOHN W. HAWKINS, Collector.
may IS, 134S
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Charles County, Md, letters of administration
on the personal estate of CAROLINE SIMPSON, late
of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased's estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same to the subscriber, pro-
perv authenticated before the expiration of six
months. They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit ofsaid deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this ED day of Nav,
ls4s. MARY J. SIMPSON, Adm'x
with viii annexed) of Caroline Simpson.
may 25.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

ON MONDAY, the 10Th of JUNE next, I shall
~ offer at public sale, at the Court House door, in
the town of Port Tobacco the following property,t to
wit tract or part of several tracts called :sPart
OF Boarrnans Manor, Hagan's Addition, Part of
Hagan's Addition and Desert and Wood Is Pleasure"
containing 25S acres, more or less, levied on and
taken the property of Alexander Johnson's Heirs,
and will be sold to satisfy County levy and State
taxes for the wear 1896
JOHN w. HAWKINS Collector.
may Is, lS4S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
yYlHE SCHOONER LUCRETIA. CAPT.

VIE SCHOONER LUCRETIA, CAPT.
Il WILLIAM FRANK. is now in complete
and substantial order and ready to receive freight.
his vessel Is intended to ply between Port Tobac-
co, Nanjemoy Creek Alexandria and the District
OF Columbia, but will go to Baltimore whenever a
freight may offer. She has on board Captain in
whom every confidence may be placed, and we So
cit the liberal public to give us share Of their
For further information apply to
JAS. F. STONE. Port Tobacco, or
STEPHEN SHINN, Alexandria.
may 1S-lm.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
No 255,

A n ACT RELATING TO MORTGAGES
"A BE 1t enacted By the General Assembly of Mary
land, That it shall and may be lawful for the mort
gagor in any mortgage deed, or conveyance execut-
ed after the passage Of this act in addition to the
covenant usual III such deeds, to covenant for the
payment OF all taxes, assessments, public dues or
charges eviep or to be levied By law, the mort
gage debt, or debts created, or secured by such
mortgage. D. CLAUDE, Treasurer.
may 25-Sw
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
P. J. STEER,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

WASHINGTON CRY, PENN. AVENUE,
III AS this day MAY 6th) received large addi-
III tional supply of
SPRING AND SU.MNER GOODS,
embracing many new and seasonable articles for
Coats, Pantaloons, and Vests, such as fine French
Cashmere Cloths, Cashmerets, Habit Cloths, Patio
Cloths, Drap dEtes, &C.
Thin Cassimeres and Drillings in great variety;
and Vestings also-a choice stock.
Particular attention is invited to large lot of the
most beautiful silk Fancy Cravats for gentlemen
together with all articles for gentlemens use usual
ly kept by merchant ta!ors.
Gentlemen wishing to replensh their wardrobes
may find at my establishment almost every thing
they need (may 25-lv.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

ON MONDAY, the 10Th of JUNE next, shall
W offer at public sale, at the Court House door,
in the town of Port Tobacco, the following property
to wit: tract of land, called 'sPart of Boarman's
Manor containing 90 acres, more or less, levied
on and taken as the property of the Late DR.. WAL
ter B. Williams, and will be sold to satisfy County
levy and State taxes for the year 1886
JOHN w. HAWKINS, Collector.
may IS, 1S4S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

nN MONDAY, the 10Th of JUNE next, shall
" offer at public sale, for cash. at the Court House
door, in the town of Port Tobacco tract Of land,
(name unknown) containing 81 acres, more or less,
now in the occupancy of John w. Lamar. levied on
and taken to satisfy Comfy levy and State taxes due
thereon for the year 1916
JOHN w. HAWKINS, Collector.
NAV Is 1919
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

nm MONDAY, the 10th Of JUNE next, shall
~ offer at public sale, at the Court House door,
in the town of Port Tobacco, the following proper
ty to wit: a tract Of land, called 'sPart of Two
Brothers and Widows Place." containing g. acres,
more or less, levied and taken as the property of
Edward Deakins Heirs, and will be sold to satisfy
County levy and State taxes for the wear 1916.
JOHN w. HAWKINS, Collector.
may IS, lS4S,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
A CARD.

FAMES WATSON, PLAST ERER,f from
- Washington City, respectfully offers his
services to any who may wish to have
PIastering done. He will ensure his work
to be finished in a workman like manner.
Communications addressed to him either
at Port Tobacco or Newport will receive
attention. NAV 11-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
COLLECTORS SALE.

ON MONDAY, the 9th JUNE next, ! shall offer
~ at public sale, at the Court House door, III the
town of Port Tobacco, for cash, the following pro-
perty to wit: tract of land, called Part of w hor
tleberry Swamp, Part of Four Brothers Meadows
and Part of Shrewsbury, containing 246 acres more
or less levied and taken the property of Alloy
sius Gardiner, and will be sold to satisfy County levy
and State taxes for the year 1916.
JOHN W. HAWKINS. Collector.
may Is, 1913.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
A RADICAL CURE FOR DYSPEP-
.SL4. LIVER COMPLAINT md
NERVOUS DEBILITY


DYSPEPSIA, OR INDIGESTION AND ITS CoNsE-
~ QUENcEs.-An eminent Professor saws 1t
chiefly arises in persons who lead either very Sc
dentary or irregular life Although not regarded
as fatal disease; yet if neglected or improperly
treated, may bring on incurable Melancholy Jaun-
dice, Madness, Vertigo, Palsy, and Apoplexy.-
A great sngularity attendant it is that it may
and often does continue great length time with
out any remission of the symptoms.
CAUsks.-Grief and uneasiness of mind intense
study protise evacuations excess in venery excess
sve of spurious liquors. tea, tobacco, opium,
and other narcotics immoderate repletion over dis
tention of the stomach, deficiency in the secretion
of the bile or gastric juice, exposure to cold and
damp air, are the chief causes of this disease.
SYMProMs.-Loss of appetite, nausea heartburn,
acdity, and ttHtid erucatons, gnawing of the sto-
mach when empty, uneasiness in the throat. pain
in the side cosveness, chillness, languor lowness
of spirits, pal patations, and disturbed sleep
TREATMENT.-DR. ALIENS VEGETABLE
COMPOUND has never failed in afordno imme
ditae relief, and radical cure for this disease
Principal Office, No. II North Eight Street Phi
ladelphia, east side.
{S5-To be had of the following Agents: E. w.
DAY, Port Tobacco, and E. LEO SPALDING
Leonardtown, Md. aug l2-lv.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
The Great Convention of pgsrc5la.
sers OF Elegant and
CHI E A ? CT 0 7 Ii N G.,

1T PRICES EXTREMELY Low,
Is sill IN Session at The Philadelphia Ward
robe, lO5 Chestnut Street.
TNHE session of this Convention is conducted
Il with unparalleled harmony, and the amount
of business done is immense. The President-P.
r. M'N ELLIE. assisted by numerous Wee Pre-
sdents presides with great efficiency, and the Trea
surer is kept constantly busy with receiving money.
THE DELEGATES to this Convention are in fits of
delight, and have unanimously consented to nomi-
nate P. R. M'NEILLE, as
GENERAL TAYLOR,
of the United States. IF every one of the 100 900
patrons of the Philadelphia Wardrobe should vote
for him-P. R, M'Neille, will prove a most trouble
some rival to other Presidential competitors.
We are happy to say that at this convention all
sets of Delegates are received, and no-party mems
money is accounted just as good as any bOdys mo-
lie l-2t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
NOTICE.

PURCHASERS at The sale Of the personal
4 property of Mar ia G.. Brawner, deceased,
are requested to make immediate payment
TO F. STONE.
NAV 11-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS.

GA general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS,
is kept on sale by E. WHITMAN, Jr. which can be
recommended to his customers
April g. lSiS.-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
DIR. j. III. II. MARSHALL.

GRADUATE OF JEFFERSON COLLEGE. PA.
III AVlNG located in Piscataway, offers his SER
IL vices to the public in the practice of his pro-
csslon. sep 2-t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01

TNHE subscriber having erected commodious
Il Brick building Gone square above his old stand,
and having increased his facilities for the the man
ufacture of CARRIAGES, is now enabled to offer
to the public general assortment of Carriages of
the latest fashions, at a considerable deduction
from former prices. All new work sold from his
establishment will be warranted equal to any sold
in this market. Secondhand Carriages taken in
exchange for new Repairing done in the neat
est manner and on the most reasonable terms
number of secondhand Carriages constantly
for sale. THOMAS YOUNG.
ap 29-6m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
LAWS OF MARYLAND.

Passed by the General assembly of maryland, at the
session achich commenced on the last Monday
Of December, lS47.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
|ENHE subscriber still continues to draw
DEEDS, DEEDS OF Trust, MORTGAGES,
BILLS OF SALE, INsoLvENT PAPERS and
other instruments of writing.
mar 16. JAMES MCCORMICK.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
TO THE TOTERS OF CHARLES
COUNTY,

TNHE undersigned has determined to tender
Il himselfto the Votels of Charles County, as
Candidate for the next SHERIFFALTY, and So
licts their patronage and support.
BENEDICT SIMPSON.
feb ST.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
GREAT NATIONAL WORK.

a History Of the Rerolution and Lives Of
the Heroes file Var Of Independence.
BY CHARLES j. PETERSON
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
FOR SALE OR HIRE,

A LIKELY YOUNG WOMAN, who is
~ good House Servant, Washer and
Ironer. Apply to 1. A. DAVIS.
may 1875.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01

may ll-3w,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01
TO TOWN AND COUNTRY DEA.

ALEXANDRIA, March %, lS4S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01

ALIENS FRESH, March 80, 1913.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-01

nay25-3w'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-28
From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, February 26-5p m.
Salute in honor of Mr. AdamsCify nsortality-Ge~srais
Quit.nan and Shislds-Ihe markets, &c.
The cannon have been booming from Fort McHsnU
throughout the day. honor of tho lamenod Adams and
a national salute of % guns will be fired at sunset
The report Board of Health for the past week shows
the number of deaths that have occurred in Baltimore
have been IS; of which number "A wero males, and II
females The number of deaths from scarlet foyer L.
and from consumption L.
Generals unan and Shields will visit tho Front Street
Theatre evening" and propose to remain In tho city for
some days
The mail from the north brings nothing Of importance
ut the details of the bloody affair Caraccas which
YOU doubtless received In the New York papers yesterday
morning.
THE MAnKErs-In the Baltimore market, this morn
ing Howard -four inactive. Lato on Satur-
day afternoon about 400 bbls. sold at IS IT, To-
dav there have been transactions Holders nrm In
skiing IS u.s. but without any sales There has been
activity in City Mills, and the most of the stock hand
has been sold So The sales late Saturday and to-day
will foot up some 5000 barrels.
The grain market is without change in whoatnone be
ing here of any consequence Corn has advanced. and s
now held at Al 49 for yellow, and A. ~ Cts for
white For lot of bushels prime white In store III
cts has been refused Nothing doing in oats or rye.
At the scales to-day there 672 head offered.
all of which were sold ~ 80 - %. being eqssl to
SIS ST SO tho number sod 200 head were sent 70
the Philadelphia market, the balance kept here
Whiskey is selling at Is 25b cts.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-28

TT since Nov J. 334,767 1885 6,9l6 7S9.08a l8o,0
The movement of breadsuffs will DO comparatively In
considerable while the present high prices maintained
at this side.
The reduction proposed by the Legislature In tho rates OF
fare on the railroads between Albany and Buffalo, is about
% per cent? or from $l1 80 to SO. Such would
be hailed as substantial reform by tho whole travelling
community; while would too much interfere with
the profits of the productive and badly man.
aged roads the Union Whatever be the result Ia the
legislature the completion OF the New York and Erie Rail
road, year two, will reduce the rates low enough
The mysterious alliance between fair prma- donna OF
the Aston Place OPERA and the Of of highest
families has in due time reached Its ectacisssns~t. Bar
has left stage-n all probability forever Gotham has
admired its last the smooth cadences Of her silver voice.
and the dazzling of her ivory throat. No moro viii
the parquec goved and mousachioed bask In tho Liz
of her countenance-no more will her placid smile and
Tuscan eye give all toe calm response to tho pressing
brauos and bouquets of her votaes. The Of the
fortunate swain has yet got into the newspapers
though doubtless it is hard to guess amid tho sundy
not very dark hints of the paragaphsts, about 'wstb
ers" and Ihorns," and so forth. Five Ia wwsiqxe!
FED
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-28
From the Rio Grande.

From the New Orleans Orleanian of Feb. II.
BY the arrival of the steamship Telegraph from the Bra
EOS yesterday we have Matamoras papers to the It'll
inst, from which make few extracts.
1t is reported by Mexicans recently arrived from the
INTERIOR that Vidal Fernandez, governor of this State
General Canaes, and Col Carrasco, have concocted a
scheme having for its object the independence of the
northern States of Mexico; and that they en-
deavoring to obtain their views. Canaes,
believe has been outlawed by his government and the
colonel is in rather bad odor with all parties The gov
ernor took an extraordinary fit of patriotism hearing
of the account of the of at the battle of
the Kings Mill but he has since pronounced against the
authority of General Urea and hardly know how he
is looked upon by the Mexican government
The Illinois mounted company still remain encamped
at Santa Teresa, and have yet been unmoested A
camp in a few days There is said to be fine clear
stream in the neighborhood Astounding with fish and
game of various kinds is plentiful The place is merely
ranch, occupied by few Mexican families, of scarcely
sufficient importance to be denomnated town, and is
nearly equi.dsta from Matamoras and San Fernando