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CHAPTER III.
THE oRGANIzATIoN OF HIS ARMY

THE ORGANIZATION OF HIS ARMY.
DREADFUL note ofpreparalion resounded
in every city, town and ranchero! All
Mexico was in blaze of military cnihu-
snsm. Al the name Of Santa, staIwurt
men quick graspcd their dreadful lances,
and marched forth to join the fast gather
ing legions. Interesting youths left their
nurses arms TO become fifers and trum-
peters, and contributed their share to the
windwork Of the campaign that was, TO an-
nihillate the foe, and shed undying glory
on the arms Of Meximo!
Matnmoras, and Monterey, and Tampi-
co, had fallen, and old Zack had even dar.
ed to take up his summer.quarters at Wal
nut Springs. BY cowardice of her Gen
erals, twas said, Mexico had lost every
battle.
But the day of rctribution was nt hand!
---and now her disgrace was 10 be washed
out with the blood of her invaders.
Church bells and teakettles were turned
into cannons, all the birthstone in the land
was made into powder, and the women,
inspired by the presence ofthe hero Saint,
left the arms of their husbands TO take up
arms for their country.
"Death 10 the Yankees!" was shouted
from every throat. "God and Liberty!"
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LIE, sourII cA IsoIIsA N, lsls

DEnrns and strGmPets walked the echoes
softhe yales, and reser er6eraied ifton eyerY
shill and mo,lntait Mounted Upon
akis fiery RarlioIse, the n iaro of Hexico,or.
sdeted the sbugiea to sound tie adl dlvance fof
his undsunied legidns. "a + flourish Of
.trnmpets, that rose 10 Tho very fIeavens,
md caused even the dog that Nfollowsdlfn
his horses heels 10 prick up his ears and
assume nmartial attitude, soon set the
mighty army in motion. s
Just at this moment an; Eng Ea.
gle of Mexico lowered over the dread
array Of cannons and carbines, Of sbayon.
ents and burners cleaning lanccs and
flashing sabres. IS "A A
"Behold!'' shouted the chief, ns he
complacently laid his fingerson his nose.
and turned his smiling face upon his won.
dering staff..-"B Behold nm augury OF Vic.
tory! Onward! Death to, Tie Ynnkeesl
God and Libcrty!''@
Full twenty thousand menare n.oyinc
on to battle! The heightened columns,
their bayoncts and lances bristlinR II, The;
sun, stretch out far over the plain, and
wind along in dim perspective upon the
distan, hill.sides.. 9ssi.ss:ss s
Their march is rapid, lest the terror
stricken foe should escape by flight. A.
las! old Zack! what power can snve and
thy little band from certain doom7 ts s
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TOM PAINE'S BONES.

The fate that has befallen this unhappy
man (Thomas Paine, the Infdel,) is both
curious and wonderful-the sanctuary of the
grave not even having been granted to him
for a resting place. Mr. Paine died about
the year 1920, little distance from New
York city, in Westchester country, If we are
not mistaken. The scene at his death he'd,
which was horrid; has often been described.
moment. He died at the house of a brother
infdel, and; grave being denied him in any
consecrated spot, his friends buried him, with
out ceremony beside fenco on his farm.
A number Of years after, an Fnglishman; an
ardent admi,er and follower, disinterred his
skeleton, and carrying it to England, kept it
as sacred relic in his house. AT that time
he was possessed OF immense wealth, but in a
few years he became bankrupt, and died.
His effects, having been seized by his credi-
tors, were sold according to law, and among
other articles of household furniture and ap-
parel. Tom Paine's bones were put up at
public auction, and sold to a wealthy amateur
and curiosity hunter for tho sum Of forty
pounds. Within the cabinet of this gentle
man, in company with many other curiosi-
ties, the bones Of Tom Paine arc now de-
}posited-a warning and example that when
the wicked dieth their expectations shall
perish. The splendid talents and education
of Mr.. Paine, If exerted in better cause,
would have merited and ensured for him a
different fate. We derive this account from
gentleman acquainted with the circun1stan-
/. ces and it is no doubt correct-Springf field
Republican,
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CHATTER II.
THE RETURN TO MEXICO.

THE RETURN TO MEXICO. grr
ON my knees implore thee, bravest and
dearest of husbands, go not alono on this
dangerous enterprise. Rather let me
share yonr perls and your glory, than
leave me here 10 die in suspense, while
you are exposed to the dreadful chances
Of war!''
Thus plead the beautiful Sonora; when,
on the following morning, she met her
illustrious husband in well-studicd dis
guise, and learned from him his desperate
resolve.
- The brave are ever generous. Those
upraiscd hands-t,osc up,urncd, beamng
eyes, touched the heroes heart.
81 would have gone alone. The cnglc
would leave his mate in her nest when lie
goes forth TO bnttle. But thou shul, be my
guardian angel, and, in the hour Of trl-
umph and revenge, thy intercession for
the vanquisled will make me mcrciful.
But hasten 10 prepare, for we must depar,
ere Sci OF SUM-"
a lucky chnnce was the brief delay;
for whilc the ludy's preparations were
making, messenger brought important
adyiccs to the illustrious chief, which rem
dered his disguise no longer necessary.
Attended by his lovely wife. he is en-
5arkcd for Mexico. The sen seemed
more majestic for the burthcn that il bore.
Propilious winds and steam soon bore the
hero to the theatre ofhis glory.
His first achievement was to take the
pass that lead TO Vera Cruz.
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Eion, ihs Yestern Continent.
TH = HERO o u 4 TIIE p PASS SEs;
or, va
;Gbe il1arrior pf tbe Dluo0p Hranb,
q LHeHn:p q :'':,. siE{xIco i
BY GEORGE LEOPARD.
,cHAPTE;RlI.
THE PATRIOTIC resolve.

BURNING 6 with rage-with starting
,eye.balls and compressed slips-the exiled
hero sought to assuage his utiger in deep
,potutions. Blu, oil in yainthe spirit Of
the immortal sAzlecs was aroused by the
news which had just renched Havana.
The American forces had moved upon the
Rio Grande, and wine nor sleep could
soothe the yengefnl impulses of his patri.
otto heart. sf3st g
"Blood! blood! AS flows this ruby vine,
so shnll the, blood .of the Yankees deluge
the plains Of Mexico, which they dared to
!profane with their unhallowed feet. Ha!
ha!-The hour has come! Ho! for Mex
leo! Ha! ha! My country calls upon
her defender in the hour of her danger.
The sword thu: has shed glory on her
'nnme shall defend her nationality, and
chustise the insolcnt plunderers Of her soil!'
Thus exclaimed the Napoleon Of the
South, as, in the dead hour Of the night,
he sat alone in his chamber. He had
That day won main. and his proud heart
throbbcd with triumphant exultation; and
he reioicetl-there, in his lonely hall
when he was to bid farewell 10 game
cocks and the pit, to engage in more glor-
ious strife with nobler foes.
The bottle is empty. The illustrious
warrior is wrapped in profound medita-
tion. His broad brow is contracted,
while the swollen veins, that rise from it's
dark surface like coils Of venomous SER
spents, attest the watchful emotions of his
heart.
She sleeps in yonder chumber-the
young and lovely wife, the dark.eyed Sc
nora. How strangely the placid smile
that phys about her half closed lips con.
trasts with his stern brow.
'Ha! Il have it. She shall remain.
Alone I'll 60. Disguised as one in holy
orders, Ill puss their blockade; and, once
in Mexico, III teach them what it is to
dare the Aztec eagle from his mountain
eyrie. III sweep their armies from the
soil, as, the raging tornado drives the fly
ing clouds Of Hcavcn!''
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wax, yet as s1bsta ntial as iron: comfort
was written all over the room. yThe even.
ing passed, chow or other, thoughsWe
jt1nd no re Freshmen 20 article WhichWe
thoiie, hut a ways want elsewhere
and e returned to our establishment
with mingled pleasure ond chagrin. :sE;s S!s3
hat d pity, said TO my wife, that
Bowen don't keep within his income
He does.' she replied. .ss... !, &
But how can he on 5000, was my an.
lswer; sifI he gives 8 10 10 this charity, and
$5 TO that, and lives SO snug and comfort.
able too2' I'll. 5iE.
Shall / tell yon2' asked Mrs. slackwa-
ter. .is
Certainly, if you cam 5.isz -
His wife, said my wife, finds it just
.as easy to 60 without $40 or $500 worth
of ribbonds and laces as TO buy Them
They have no fruit but what they raise
and have given them by country friends,
whom they repay by asthousand little acts
of Kindness. He uses no beer, which is
not essential 10 his health, as II is to yours;
and then he buys no cigars, or ice cream,
apples at 100 per cent. on market price,
or oranges at l2 cents a piece, or candy,
or new novels, or rare works, that are
more rarely used; in short, Mr.. SIackwa-
ter, he has no holes in his Pockcts!' 4 z
1t was the first word of suspicion my
wife had uttered on the subject; and itcut
me 10 the quick. Gut me! should rather
say it scwed me up, and my pockets too;
they have never been in holes since that
evaning.
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GE,Is FROM DoDsLEY.

The man to whom God hath given riches,
and mind to employ them Alright is pecu-
larly favored, and highly distinguished.
He looketh on his wealth with pleasure,
because it afordeth him the means to do
good. @
He seeketh out objects of compassion; he
inquireth into their wants; he releiveth them
with judgment and without ostentation.
He asssteth and rewardeth mort; he en-
couragcth ingenuity, and literally pronoteth
every useful design.
He protectcih the poor that are injured; he
sufferetll not the mighty to oppress the
weak
He carrieth on great works; his country is
enriched, and the laborer is employed; he
formeth new schemes, and the arts receive
improvement.
He consdereth the superfluities of his ta-
BILE as belonging to the poor, and he defraud-
eth them not.
The benevolence Of his mind is not check
ed by bis fortune. He rejoiceth, therefore,
in riches, and his joy is blameless.
ALLIrERATIoN-"An Austrian Army a,c-
fully arayed" is entirely put to rout by the
following, from Western paper.
james johnson, Of jonesboro, Jefferson coun-
ty, jewed jared jacobs out of that iulep which
Jackson jenkins jawed jerry jilston about,
when old jnpiter joe, jake jemison's jigger,
jerkcd juba jehial's jaw out Of joint.
A TERRIBLE T,ME.--.vVall, there's row
over there at our house,
What on airth's the matter, you little sar-
pnt! .g5, {
why, dads drunk, mothers dead, the old
COW has got calf, Sails got married and run
away with the spoons. Pete has swallered a
pin, and Luis looked at the Aurora Borax til
he's got the dlirium triangles. That amt
all uuther'
What else upon airth 7
Rose split the batter pot and broke the
pancakes. and one Of the maltese kittens has
got her head into the rtolasses cup and
couldn't get it out, and Q, how hungry I ami
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CHAPTER ".
THE FIGHT AND THE FLIGHT.

THE FIGHT AND THE FLIGHT.
THE Heavens lowered upon that bloody
day! No sunlight lit the rugged crags
and dark ravines Of tBuena Vista s. bloody.
field, when, as famished tiger leaps up.l
on his prey, dread Santa Anna charged
upon his foe. 49, y. II "
death to the Yankees!-God and Lii
berty!' @ .,r
On they come, in overwhelming nun.
bers, confident Of an easy victory. The
ground is dark with rushing squadrons.
On! In one impetuons torrent. on they
dash! But as the rock, firm.6xed, with.
stands the mighty. shock fthe whelming
ccean, so that little band, IN yalor fortified,
resist the Tide of battle. Hark!--..As
when The thunder leaps from the Eo'er-
charged Heavens, so burst their well.di.
rected fire, carrying death aud confusion
in the ranks oftheir rccoiling foes.
Terrific Santa Anna, upon his fiery
steed, far in the rear and reckless Of oil
danger, dashcs from column to column,
with shouts Of "God and Liberty!', urg-
ing his flying soldiers to the mortal strife.
Once more they rally!--Again they
pour down like living avalanche upon
that little band. The din of battle fills
the Heavens! The dead and diving strew
the ground, already bathcd in gore. II is
n fearful shock!
Bul nh! what boots the Mexic boast, the
augury Of birds, the clang ofiruInpets, or
the rally shout2 a"A little more grape!"
has sent them flying like the wind! And
now, in wild confusion, they break in
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LAWYERS.

3. PernapS tnere IS no profession IN the world
that is assailed more frequently than that Of
the Law. 1t is quite common to hear Law
yers denounced as heartless and mercenary
s-as always eager for the "main chance"-
never Observation-Disclosures generous. We
regard this as grossly unjust to the profess
sion. We happen to have pretty exten-
Bive acquaintance with the "gentlemen Of
the bag''-and while we are bound to con-
fess that among them are few who are a
disgrace alike to the profession and the race,
the majority are fral.k,u,anly, y,highminded and
honorable gentlemen, i'll the true sense of
the phrase-men who would scorn to take
an undue advantage, and whose hearts are
.'as open as the day to melting Charity Be-
low we give an illustration. The case, more
over, is by no means a rare one:-"A few
days since (says one of our cotemporaTies)
a case Of extreme hardship was brought to
the notice of Judge King. A young girl
was convicted of the larceny Of a sum ofmo-
ney under peculiar circumstances. Nearly,
two years since a boarder in her fathers
house missed small sum of money out of
his trunk, which she confessed to have taken
under the supposition that it belonged to her
father. The parents Of the defendant had
promised to restore the property, but were
prevented most probably from doing so in
consequence Of their poverty. A short time
since the girl was married. to respectable
young man, when the prosecutor commen-
ced proceedings against her. The mother
OF the girl was forced to appear against her
in the performance Of sacred but painful
duty, and it was most likely her testimony
that influenced the jury in rendering yer
dict Of guilty. Is
"Judgo King said that he had reflected
deeply upon the case, and had determined
upon passing nominal sentence, believing
that the ends Of public justice would he bet
ter satisfied than If the severity of the law
were inflicted upon her. He then decreed
that she pay fine OF one cent, restore the
property, and undergo twenty four hours
imprisonment. A member OF the bar arose
and said, that he was sure that his brethren
around him would raise tho money on the
spot, if the Court would withhold its sen
tence for the present. The sum was about
$50, and the whole of If was in the space OF
three minutes obta ned-the officers of the
Commonwealth throwing off their costs at
the snme time. After the money had been
thus raised the prosecutor stepped forward,
and positively refused to touch penny OF
the money, and desired that the utmost leni-
ency be extended to the unfortunate prison.
er."-Suturdau Cleaner.
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CHAPTER w.

THE MARCH TO MEET THE INVADER.
"ON Matamoras! Revenge or death!
God and Liberty!'
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tFrom the Baltimore Sun
DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAIL.
important frOsn Mexico.

Prospects of Peace Declining Herrera mol
elected Presideut- Commanaef, Pinckney and
Harris Drouncd.
COLOMBIA, S. c., May 81, 1913.
The daily overland pony express for the Balii
more Sun has just arrived, bringing New Or
leans papers Of the 26th instant, from which
am enabled TO forward you intelligence three
days in advance Of the mail.
The steamship New Orleans arrived at New
Orleans on the 25th ult., bringing dates from
Vera Cruz TO the 22d, and from the City OF
Mexico TO the 18th, three days later than the
dates broughtb the steamer Tay.
Among the passengers BY the New ORLEANS is
Lieutenant Cannon, bearer of dispatches TO the
Government from the American Minister He
states that the prospects Of peace were not SO
favorable as they had bcen-,hat the opposition
to the Treaty was growing stronger, and that
the war party were endeavoring to get up re
volution to overthrow the Government.
The announcement by the Tay that General
Herrera had been elected President, proves 10 be
incorrect. The fact is, that Pena Pena has
been re elected as Provisional President
Fcndall, Dullon, and Laiery, have also been
convicted OF murder and burglary, and sentenced
10 be hung al the city Of Mexico.
The New Orleans brings the sad intelligence
VI We ueeui, W uio"HibSi VI SoulmdUucIS r1dI
ris and Pinckney, OF the Navy. They were
drowned on The 18Th ulr., on The bar OF Tuspan
by the upsellins of boat. [Com Pinckney vas
we believe, brother OF Frederick Pinckney, ESQ.
OF Baltimore, Assistant State Attorney General
Lieut.. BreyeIon, on his way ifom The Ri,
Grande, jumped overheard from The Steamship
Telegraph, 10 fit Of insanity, aid was drowned
New ORLEANS MARKET, May 25-Sales d
1900 bales Cotton, midting qualities, a. steady
rates and higher grades al outside prices. Flour
is droopipg. Other articles unchanged.
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tn Liz Editn,s nj lie Ennuir,

Gentlemen: Having ascertaned from the pa
pers that the character of the next Legislature
is decid eddy Democratic, take it for granted
that the next Governor will be of the same
stripe.
In looking over the State with some care for
the man most likely 10 fill that Office proftably
to the people, have fixed on T. Jefferson Ran.
doIph, Esq, of Albemarle. do not pretend
that there are not Democrats in the State as
talented as MIR. Randolph, but do not think
that any one Of them unites so many of the
qualities and qualifications necessary to make
good Governor.
Mr.. Randolph is a practical man. On his
farm, in his family, and in political economy
he pursucs systematic course, which always
looks to practical results; and which in the Office
of Governor is an indispensable requisite.
Living very near the centre of the State, and
having intercourse with the people in every di.
rection, he is better acquainted, perhaps, than
any other with the character and wants of every
portion of il. Identified in interest with the
East, by having his locality with them, ne is
yet the friend of the West, as is evidenced by
his great devotion TO internal improvement.
have thought proper to bring Mr.. Randolph
thus early before The Legislature, because
wish his claims tobe examined into and weigh
cd, satisfied as ! am that the striclest scrutiny
will but make his fitness for the office the more
apparent. Respectfully, E.
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coNGnEss--Flrs, session
WEDNESDAY, May 81, l64S.


MIR. Borland presented the credentials OF Hon
VIM K Sebastian appointed by The Governor
of Arkansas a Senator OF The Uniled States, in
The place of Hon. Chesler Ashley, deceased, and
he was qualified and took his seat.
MIR. Mason submitted resolution, calling on
the President Tor correspondence between Mr..
Rush and the Secretary OF State, since the change
in the Government oil France, il not incompa,i.
Bile with the public interests 10 communicate the
same. Adop;ed.
Mr.. AlchiSon's joint resolution, for closing the
present session OF Congress on the first Monday
OF July, and providing that the next session shall
commence on the first Monday in October, was
taken up, and debated by Messrs Atchi.on, Bag
by, Atherton, Miller, and othey, and its iurhe
consideration was, Oh motion of MIR. Alchison,
postponed 10 Monday week.
On motion OF Mr.. Bright, the bill TO establish
a territorial government in Oregon, WIS laken
up, and MIR. Benton offered an amendment,
which was aeteed 10, carrying OUT the views Of
The Presidents recent message, and providing for
the raising OF new regiment oil mounted men,
similar 10 that authorized by the act OF 1876, Tor
the service in Oregon.
MIR. Hale offered further amendment extend
ing 10 The inhabitants Of The new territory, all the
rights. privileges, advantages, conditions restrc.
tons and prohibitions, granted and secured 10
and imposed upon, The people OF The territory oil
The United Slatea, northwest OF the ONO, oy inc
articles of compact contained in the ordnance Tor
| The government OF said territory, on the 18th OF
July, l767 and providing, further, that The exist
ing laws, now in force in The territory oil Oregon,
under the authority OF the provisional govern
ment, shall continue 10 be valid and operative
therein, SO far as not incompatible with The pro.
visions of this act, subject 10 be altered or repeal.
ed by the governor and legislative assembly Of
Oregon, and extending The laws Of The United
States over tbs territory, 50 far a. they may be
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IJEUT Wh1 B. GILES.

We publish The following report and correc-
ton, copied from the Daily Star, Mexico, as an
act OF justice TO Lieut.. Giles, formerly of Virgil
mia. Aware that he was with the 18th Regiment
of Infantry, which we understood had literally
fought its way from Vera Graz 10 The gales Of
Mexico, We had been somewhat surprised al see
ing no mention OF him in any of Inc numerous
accounts and reports OF the operations OF The ar
my. 1t appears tina. by some unucky blundcr
OF the types his name has been converted into
"Gibbs" This correction adds another 10 the
long list of gallant spirits who, in this Mexican
war. have SO gloriously maintained The proud
renown OF the Old Dominion, entitled 10 be called
the mother of heroes and settlers, as well as "lhc
mother OF States and statesmen"