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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
Howard High school,

FA YETT'E, MO.
TTNHE Eleventh Session Of this Institution
i will commence on the first Monday in
September, and continue Str Months. By
a new arrangement, the Academic Year is
divided into two sessions of unequal length
the one of Four and the other Of Six months
land the terms are varied in corresponding
ina nner. For the summer session, the fol.
lowing are the
TERMS.
For the Primary Studies, 81 90
Common English Branches, ~ W
Latin and Greek Languages, IA 80
.. Extra CHANGES.
Music, with use Of Piano, II gu
Z" without 10 W
French, Drawing, Painting and Needle
Work, the usual prices.
Good boarding can be procured at from 81
rs to 81 so per week.
The Board Of Instruction for the ensuing
term will consist of the following persona:
w. T. LUCKY, A. NJ. Superintendent and
Principal Of the Female Department; w. L.
DAVIS, A. B. Principal of the Male Depart
ment; C. C. HUFFAKER, Assistant III the
Male Department.; Miss G. S. WHITE, teacher
of Music and Drawing; Miss L. c. LELAND,
Hssis.rnt in the Female Departmedt, Mons. j.
E. HAMILTON, teacher OF French.
Howard High School having been in sue
cessful operation four years, needs no commen'
dation from the Board Of Trustees. Its char
acler is established
Miss C. S. WHITE. teacher of Music
Painting and Drawing, has given entire salts
faction, and fully sustained the reputation Q
the department. We can confidently recon-
mend her to the public as well qualified for heI
station.
Young Ladies DESIRING tostudy the ornamen.
tai branches, will find Miss. White skilfu
and accomplished teacher.
All persons desiring to attend the Schoo
are urged TO be present at the beginning OF the
session.
We bespeak for the School continuation Of
that patronage which has been so literally ex-
tended to it heretofore.
SAMUEL c. MAJOR,
President Of the Board of Trustees.
Fnyette, August 8, lS4S.
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MIR. u. ID. SMITH.

HAVING permanently located in Fayette,
II would take this opportunity to tender
his services to the citizens of the town ond
vicinity, in the practice of msdicine and sur
rery; and hopes by strict attention to all pro.
fessional engagements. TO merit share Of
public patronage.
Office on Crigler's Row; where be may usu-
olly be found save when professionally absent.
Fayette, May 10, lS4e-l0-6m
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From Elders T. M. ALLAN and M. p. WrLIs.

From Elders T. M. ALLAN and M. P. WILLS.
BOONE COUNTY, Mo-, August 81, 1913.
This is to certify, that we have used "My-
ers' Embrocation" in our fa miles with entire
success, and we hereby take great pleasure in
recommending to any who may be afflicted with
Rheumatism as most sovereign remedy.
T. W. ALLEN.
NJ. P. WILLS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
CYRUS FLINT, Boston.
S. B. FLINT g. co.
Wholesale Dealers

VI W l. " ~ " "
- Wholesale Dealers in n
& sssssF Furniture, Chairs, Cabi-
net Makers and Upholslsr- NJ
ers, Furnishing Goods of all kinds, No. 81,
Market Street, opposite Scott's Hotel, St..
Louis, Mo.
We have on hand large and splendid as.
sortment of FURNITURE of the best make
and finish, which will be sold at the lowest
possible prices. Such as Mahogany Ward.
robes, Secretary's, French and High Post Bed
steads, of various styles; elegant Mahogany
and Gilt Frame Looking Glasses; Side Boards;
Center, Pier, Sofa and Work Tables, with
white-veiu and black marble tops, Mahogany
Spring Seat Chairs and Rockers; Sofas; Tete
atetes, Divans, &c.
MANUFA CTURER'S MA TERIALS.
Such as Mahogany Plank and Veneers, Fan.
cy Mouldings, Varnish, Sofa and Chair
Springs, Cane for chair seats, Hair Cloth
Pushes, Of various colors and qualities
Gimps, Bed Lace and Bed Ticking, Webbing,
Irvine, Sand Paper. Glue, Looking Glass
Plates, all sizes, Painted Window Shades and
fixtures, Cords, Tassells, DC. Casters of all
kinds, Screws; Lock Tacks, Brass and Iron
Butts, Mahogany and Walnut KNOBS, Uphol-
sterer's Needles; and numerous other articles.
As one of the firm is constantly in the East
to select and ship goods from the different
manufactures. and having all requisite facil.
tiles, we can furnish those who favor US with
their orders, at better rates than heretofore
offered in the West.
Orders from the country for Manufactured
articles or to be made up, will in all cases be
attended TO with the least possible delay.
Cash paid for Live Geese Feathers.
S. B. FLINT d Co.,
No. 81, Market street, opposite Scots Hotel.
st. Louis, Aug. 30, l649. tin
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NEW VOLUME OF THE
Scientific American.

TO INVENTORS, MECHANICS AND ARTIZANs.
THE Publishers of the SCIENTIFIC AMERi-
l. CAN in returning their thanks to the COM
munty for the liberal support and encourage
ment which has been extended TO them during
the past four years, would respectfully give
notice that the LIST number of Volume 5, will
be issued on the 22d of September affording a
favorable opportunity for all TO subscribe,
who may wish to avail themselves of the val
liable information always found in its columns
The new volume will be commenced with
new type, printed on extra fine paper, man
ufactured expressly for this publication, and
eInbellished with 4 chaste and elegant Dor
der. |: will be published as heretofore in
quarto form, thus affordng at the end ofthe
year BEAUTIFUL BOOK of OVER 400
PAGES, containing between 5 and 600 ORIG
INAL ENGRAVINGS, of NEW INVEN-
TlONS, described by letters of references,
besides great amount Of reading matter, val.
liable to every man in the country.
An increased amount Of care and expense
will be bestowed upon this Volume, to render
it more fully what it has been termed, "The
best Mechanical Paper in the World" Its
columns usual will be filled with the most
reliable information in I'd to the progress
of SCIENTIFIC and MECHANICAL i'm
provements CHEMISTRY ARCHITECTURE
BOTANY, MANUFACTURES, RAIL ROAD
intelligence, and the WEEKLY LIST OF
PATENTS. prepared expressly for this Jour
nal at the Patent Office in Washington.
As an evidence of tbs estimation in which
this publication is held by the Scientific and
Mechanical portion of the community, il is
only necessary to state, that its circulation
has increased within the last three years to
upwards Of 10000 copies, already exceeding
the united circulation of all the Mechanical
and Scientific publications in this country, and
the largest Of any single one in the world.
TERMS:-Two dollars year in advance,
or If desired. one dollar in advance, and the
remainder in six months.
TO CLUBS;-5 copies, SO; 10 copies, $l5
20 copies. $2S. /;
All letters must be post paid and addressed
to MUM g. co.
| Pub. of the Scientific American, N. York.
N. B.-Patents secured and mechanical
drawings executed on the most reasonable
terms at the Scientific American Office.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

Young gentlemen who would pros.
per in love, should WOO gently: i, is not
fashionable for ladies TO take "ardent
spirits"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
A. GREENABAUM, SM. GREENABAUM,
Fayette. I Glasgow.
Greenabaum e. Brother,

A. NJ GhEENAbAUMi
Fayette. Glasgow.
Greenabaum & Brother,
ID ESPECTFULLY announne TO their
IL friends and the public generally, that
they are now in the receipt of large, COM
plete, and beautiful assortment of
Fresh Spring Goods,
to which tbs attention of purchasers is res
pectfully solicited.
It being their intention to do regular and
permanent business, customers may rely on
finding the best goods the eastesn markets af-
fords, at as low prices any other house can
afford to sell them; their facilities, acquaint-
ance in the east, and experience, warrant
them in making the assertion, and they bind
themselves to prove it to their customers.
Their stock consists in part Of the follow
ing articles
Superior Cloths, blue black and fancy CO.
lors.
Sup. fine Doe Skin and other Cassimeres.
Cassinets of all descriptions.
Tweeds, various styles.
Fine Black Summer Cloths.
Silk CUdriDgtons.
Sup. fine White Linen Drillings, and plain
and fancy goods of every description in wool,
linen and cotton, for gentlemens wear.
LADIES DRESS GOODS. ...
Fine French Almauduies,
" F. bh. Drab de Dieu,
" I" Ginghams, different prices, CO.
iors and qualities.
Bingham Lawns,
Silk Tissues, new style,
Alpaccas, fancy and blk, silk warp,
Silks, plain and fancy, fine article,
Lawns Embroidered, Chameleon and Mour
ming
Foulard Silk
Muslins--Swiss and Null
SATAN Stripe, and other beautiful STYLES Of
Ladies Dress Goods
Prints-A superior article, new styles
Shawls-Silk, Bareze, Chachmere and fancy
Bonnetts and Trimmings, latest styles.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
OF every description, for gents and boys,
of good material and workmanship,
Ladies cold lasting busks
e" blk Kid Ties
/" bronzed :.
% Clasp Welts, new article
Childrens Morocco Lace Boots
HATS AND CAPS.
No. MOleskin. Beaver, imitation Beaver
Rip Van Wrinkle, Panama, Manila, Leghorn,
Mems Cloth, Lamartine, Ringoid, Paris,
Glazed and Silk Caps; Youths Fancy Cloth
and Glazed do.
READY MADE CLOTHING.
Coats-Dress, Frock and Sack, of every va
riety and description of goods
Pants-Cloth, Cashmere, Tweed, Jeans,
Corduroy, Linen and Cotton
Vests--Bl'k and Fancy Satin, and variety
Of Fancy SumIner
Shirts--Various descriptions and styles.
3D.. STAPLE DRY GOODS.
Domestics, Bleached and Brown, Sheetings,
Tickings, Brown and White Drillings, Checks,
Osnaburgs, &c. &c.
GROCERIES,.
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Salt, Madder, Indigo,
Alum, Pepper, Spices, &c, &c,
Our stock, in short. embraces every article
usually found or called for, in a retail store,
and has been laid in with care and attention
especially for this market.
We desire call from our friends and tho
public generally, as it will at oil times a ford
US pleasure to exhibit our goods, whether
sales are effected or not.
Glasgow, J. c, Davis old stand: Fayette,
west side the public sduare.
GREENABAUM d BROTHER.
April ~, l649.
GUN GAPS. =
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Hemp and Bacon.

1NHE undersigned wishes to purchase Hemp
J. Wheat, Bacon, and Lard, for which he
will pay the highest market price in CASH OIL
delivery: the Hemp will be received in loose
condition, as he wants it to manufacture;
growrs of these articles would do well to give
him call before disposIng of their crops.
JNO. D. PERRY.
Glasgow, February l, lS49. -s--..
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

A N EASY SHAVE is one of the b!es.
"A sings bestowed upon man; and one of
the greatest misfortunes that man is born 10,
is to shave witha poor razor. Now, therefore,
If you wish 10 possess tie former and escape
The latter, call at my shop and will sell you
genuine razor. G. ". COOKE,
Boonyille, Nov, o, 1913.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

EVIDENCE OF IT'S EFFICACY.
Read what those say Of the Embrocation who
hare used IL. A te,o Of the hundreds ,oho haze
testified can only be quoted here.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
Is49.) e. Louis, Qs4S'
Glasgow and Brunswick, Mo-
River Packet Line.

IN INS& wv sthhu hsh uhhS w IN
River Packet Line.
>~ TUESDAY PACKET, ROW
'ea ENA,wm. C. JrwErr, Com
mander, leaves St. Louis for Brunswick, every
Tuesday at O'Clock, P. M; leaves Brunswick
for St. Louis, every Friday. at 6 o'clock, A. NJ.
This elegant passenger steamer having
been entirely refiited, reprinted and repaired
will resume her regular packet trips in the
above trade on the opening Of navigation, and
continue them throughout the season.
The ROWENA will leave St. Louis on her
upward trip every Tuesday, at o'clock, P.
NJ, and arrive at Brunswick on Thursday
evening Returning, she will leave Bruins.
wick every Friday at 6 O'Clock, A. M, and be
at Keytesvile Landing at 8, A. M, Cambridge
at 9 O'Clock, and leave Glasgow at at III o.
clock, A. NJ; will be al Bouldin's landing, Ar
row Rock, Boonvile and Rocheport same dry;
at Mount Vernon, Providence, Nashville,
Martins Landing, Marion, Claysville, JEFF
ferson City, mouth Usage, Cote Sandessein,
Shepley's Landing, Smiths Landing, Young's
Landing, Portland, Hermann, Loutre Island,
Pinckney, Washington, South Point and Point
Labardie, on Saturday; will be at St. Charles
curly Sunday morning and arrive at st. Louis
same day.
The commander of the R0tcena embraces
the present opportunity of returning his sincere
thanks to his friends who have 80 literally pat
ronized him, and assures then. that every ex-
ertion on the part of himself and officers.
shall be made to render her still worthy Of the
patronage of The travelling and shipping pub
lie.
Aeents-A. McMECHAN g. Co., Brunswick
L APPLICABLE, Keytesville Landing.
J; p; PER R Co Glasgow.
]. A. D. ADDERTON, Arrow Rock.
JAS. Il. JOHNSON, Boonville.
PHILIP CROW, Rocheport
Col H. H. BABER, Jefferson City.
P. C. ARNOLD, Portland.
January 10. lS49,
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CRENSHAW,S HOTEL,
MAIN ST: duh GLASGOW.

vINHE undersigned respectfully announces
to his friends and the public, that he has
gain opened a house of entertainment, on
Main Street, Glasgow, in the building former,
ly occupied by D. Maynard. where he Will
give his undivided attention to the accommo-
dation of those who may favor hin with call.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes by strict
attention TO business. and keeping his liable
supplied with the best the country afforos' 10
receive share Of public patronage.
The situation of the building is healthy ana
cool, and it has been thoroughly oVerhauieo
and put in complete order for the approaching
season. >,,,,,,
Clasoow NAV 10. 1919.
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JACOB RI,ATNER.

Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument
Maker,
Has on hand and for sale
Surveyors compasses and chains
Levelling instruments
Theodolite pocket compasses
Spy glasses, Barometers, Thermometers
Hydrometers, Of silver and glass
Hydrometers, for acids and salts ...
Drawing Instruments; Spectacles
Ivory and Gunter's Scales and Protractors
Hour and half hour glasses
Microscopes; Magnifying glasses
Magic lanthorns; Electrical machines
Surgical and Dantu Instruments.
Pocket, dissccting, cupping and self-injecting
Syringes, large and small
Lancetsr forceps, turkeys
Brass cups and pumps
Large scales and weights, for druggists
Prescription scales, on stands
Musical Instruments.
Violins, Guitars, Flutes, dc.
SO, Second street.
St. Louis, March 8, lS49-l-y
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

Rare Bargains! Great In
ducements!
.nNE ofour firm being now in the East, pur-
~ chasing supply of Fall and Winter goods
and being DESTROYS of making room for this
stock, we are offering the best bargains to he
had in this section. Our stock of summer
goods, Calicoes, Lawns, Ready Made Clo-
thing, DC, &C., is large and of superior quail
ty, and we must and win close it out before the
arrival Of our Fall stock. We therefore say
TO all who want good bargains. give US a call,
and you shall not be disappointed.
GREENABAUM g. BRO.
July 26, lS49.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

.SHOT.--20 bags assorted shot for sale by
- July 30 J. d. PERRY, Glasgow.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

D-Mrs. Psrtington says that man fell
down tee Other day in the sppleiack Fl, and
his life was exlirpsted
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
Mrs. j. HasIa m,
Late Of
DUTT ADET DUT1

liz AS constantly on hand READY MADE
III LINEN, Under Shirts, Dratoers, Dress
ing Gotons, Hosiery, GlOpes, Crarais, Stocks,
AND FANCY GOODS.
Also, Linen, for Ladies and Gentlemen, made
to order.
No. % North Fourth Street,
One door below Chesnut, opposite the Court
House, St. Louis; No.
August 80, 1910 -26--3m
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
'r' JACOB BLATTNER's NEW
Electro Magnetic Machine,
\ n FOE ME ICAL PURPOSES.

No, 5S, Secon d Street,, near Ptne, 81. Lou
is, Mo
The fav,r with which this little Machine has
been received by many Of the Medical profess
sion, and others who have used them on per-
sons laboring under various Diseases, who
have been rest ,red TO health, or benefited
thereby, induces this publication. The ma
chine is quite different from all Electrical Ma
chimes and Galvunic Batteries; it requires to
be used but from one to five minutes at a time.
The effects are not repulsive to the patient.
and no i'll effects can be referred to. Testi-
monials in its favor are daily accumuating -
1t admits of the most perfect control, as. from
a high degree of power, il can be reduced with
unerring certainty, down to the very smallest.
by slight alteration of the wires, at the plea
sure of the operator. 1t requires no assistant
in its use, where the person is able TO hold the
handles. The machine has been appliedin ca.
ses Of Tic Dooreux, Erysipelas, Nervous
Tremor, Paralysis, Stiffness and Inelasticity OF
Joints, Lum5ago, Rheumatism, Sick Head
Ache. St. Vitus' Dance, Scrofula, White Swell
ling, Curvatures of the Spine, Kings Evil,
Dyspepsia, Disease of the Throat, Tooth
Ache, Dropsy. Squirting, Loss of Voice.
Deafness, and numerous cases can be deferred
to within the last four months. Many of the
cures have been pronounced astonishing.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
Hr c. MYERS, Fayette, Mo.

For sale at the following agencies, DIeGEs
d HoRsLEY, BARTON & BRos, Glasgow; Dr.
EAsTERLY, St. Louis; N. g. A. JoHNToN,
Brunswick, Mo; A. BEATTIE, Huntsville; J.
RIDDLEsBARGER, Fayette; SALISBURY g. HILL,
Keytesvil.e; CocKRILL g. MARLRY, Weston;
GARLIcKs & HALE, Liberty; MCGEE q CAR.
FER, Richmond.
And prepared only by HENRY C. MYERS,
Fayette, Mo. December IA, l64S.--4l.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

UrSome one says, "Scolding is the pep.
per OF malrimony, the ladies' are the pepper
boxes"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
E,RIEND HAMMOND will have to s,or

ENRIEND HAMMOND will have TO stop
IL your paper. ....
Why so, Mr.. Brown7
Because my eye-sight is so bad that can
scarcely read.
Why do you not use spectaclesi ..
have not been able to find any to suit.
Have you been down at COOKIES Shop to
see If he could not suit you!
No, have not.
Go down-he has got all kinds.
Well, | will.
Hammond, got them, is your pay
for two years subscription. -BoonuiAe Observer.
BOonville, Nov. 8, lS46.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

.THAvE got some as goodshaying SOAP
Las was ever spread upon the face of any
man, (I will not include the ladies,) and If you
do not believe ii because you see it stated in
the newspa pers, call and get a cake of il and
satisfy yourself that it is fact. ...
- G. w. COOKE,
Move, ls4S. Boonville.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

A FINE assortment Of hair, cloth, nail and
"A tooth brushes, also fine oil for the hair.
fine washing soaps for the face not your
clothes, for sale by G. w. COOKE.
Boonville, Nov 8, l64S.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

NHOSE WHO WANT TO ENJOY the
i eating of good bowl of Mush and Milk
or good soup, (say oyster soup for instance or
those who want to drink a good cup of tea,
should always have genuine Silver Spoon to
do it with. Well have got that sort, and
as they are the cheapest spoons that can he
used in family, call and look al my assert
ment 6. w. COOKE.
Bonneville, Nov. 0, l64S.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
A GENTLE HINr.-Young ,ipplers
should get tho following by heart:

Men brandy drink. and never think.
Tha, girls at all can tell it;
They don't suppose womsn's nose.
Was ever made 10 smell il.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27
Full Proof Whiskey.

TNHE subscribers are sole agents, in this
Il place, for the sale Of all the WHlSKEY
by COOPER g. Sons. The stock
from which this liquor is manufactured will be
at all times pure-the proof full-and it is
intended to give entire satisfaction to consul
mers. There will always be a large quantity
on hand, and the sales will be by the barrel.
only-for cash-at twenty cents per gallon.
throughout the winter.
HUGHES, BIRCH d. WARD.
Fayette, Nov. q lS4S
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

81 yielded to bis earnest persuasion" a.
the young widow said. after angling two
yeurs 10 catch an old bachelor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-09-27

DIRECTORS.
James Clemens jr. Daniel D. Page,
Wyllis King, Louis " Bogy.
John How, Winthrop s. Gilman,
X. T. Barrett, NJ d. Robert M. Renick,
Trusten Polk, Giles F. Filley,
Robe ri Barth, Wait Barton,
Kenneth Mckenzie, John B. Camden,
William A. Conn, William Wade.
JOHN B. CAMDEN, Pres't.
X. MACKENZIE, Vice Pres't
w. II. PRIrcHART, Sec'y. 10
iB ! j Johnson M NJ. i :. Physicians,
Office No. 1872. Main street, over Banking
House of Loker, Reniek g. Co.
A, SAVAGE. Agent, Glasgow.
J. nj. Bronaugh, III. D., Physician.
August o, lS49. -23-tf ~"
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Pickles.

. DOZ Jars Fresh Pickles. assorted, Just
- received and for sale by ]. D. PERRY.
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Glasgow, August Is, lS49 --24-ti
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April 10, l649.
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-04-20

ready to retreat yet'-while his regimen nj
continued returnil z the FIRE Of the Mexicahs.
la a few moment, the Colonel said, 'Cease
irin- = shoulder arms = dress y The Mex
leans fire was undated aud then for al least
two minutes, did that noble body of men
stand under n steady, CALLING, aud rakiug
lire OF artillery aud mu>ketfy, with an over
whelming force of infantry aud cavalry ad-
vanclug upon them, undertaking aud un-
wavcrinc, without firing a gun, Not man
moved while their Colonel eye ran along
the line to see If any eye quailed-'About
face! dress. forward, march!'- they NOV
ed oiIin common time, 'Iuick timc-march!'
and the regiment commenced its retreat
under circumstances which never failed
before il the history Of war, in causing n
panic--the MeXicauS considered themselves
certain Of victory; aud with 'vivas' and
'hurrahS,' on came this splendid body Ct
cavalry, surging down in their green and
scarlet, their plumes waving, and their
iauceS cleaning IN the sun, with their thou
sand gay >treamers catching toe clistening
beams, as every breath of air flultercd
them like the clitteiing leaves Of fairy
forest, upon that apparently devoted body
of men. Two hundred yards puickly---
Bls>elPS men reached the spot designed fol
them 10 hold. The lancers were preparing
for the last chargc-whith was Ia hIirl ON
brave fellows into the ravine il front Of them.
'Hslt ltp-'dresr Conly anA calmly a> il on
parade. did those Suckers obey the COM
mands while the thunder Of squadrons oi
the slope they had Just left t"lh that the
enemy was upon them. They could not see
them, but they could hear their horses
huofs, The jingle OF sabres aud the Claiier oi
lsnceS, the in,piriiing charge Of the bugle
and the 'vivas' oithe men, as they rushed
on to the seemingly easy yiCtory-and no
doubt many heart nn,tered, aud many an
eye glanced involn,arilv around-for it is
a fearful thing to know that an enemy j,
upon your back : but not muscle Swervcd
'Ahout fdcep commenced firing > and a
voley ol muSkctry rolled out upon thos c
huzzaing cavaliers which slencei theii
cheers and as column and rank went dowr
before that deadly and steady fire, as theil
numbers lessened and their charger,
swerved from this serried line Of men whC
knew not defeat, their column wavered
tremhled as it were, slackened in speed
and finally broke in confusion and rolling
back in tumultuous retreat upon the infantry
the whole division was involved in in
extrcable confusion, and in disoreer left tht
! field.
| Thus was the tide Of battle turned on tina
eveni(ul day. and less than half full rcg
ment in numbers defeated ten thoufanl o
/ the flower Of Santa Ahna's army, and .ha
too when the enemy were rushing on flush
ed with victory, and encouraged by th'
fight Of one regiment, saving the credit o
our arms, an the lives Of the thousands Wit
stood there with them.