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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

SHoEIsG HoRsEs-Ata meeting Of the Roy
al Agricultural Society Of England, Prof. Sc
wal remarked that he frequently found old hor-
ses, shod with a layer of leather forming an ar
tifcial sole between the shoe and the hoof, re-
cover from the severe affections causing injury
to the hoof, such, for instance, as construction
brittleness, and cracks, or even diseases Of the
foot itself;a az thrushes, canker, corns, and per
fectIy regain its original elasticity and firnness.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
THEODORE JOHNSTON.
:, . REGULAR PACKET-For the

raaays. = REGULAR PACKET-For the
ks4ssaft Corst, Fort Adams, Bayou Sara,
&&&HTunica. Wiliamsport and all the
Beads-The new and splendid steamer =, d.
WHITE, Eugene Brady, master, will leave
New Orleans as above on SATURDAY, the
18th instant, at 5 o'clecktP r. NJ. and leave regu-
larry every Saturday throughout the season. Re
turning will leave Bayou Sara and Port Hud-
son every Wednesday after the arrival Of the
cars. For fIeightor passage apply on board or
to ]. Fl. MORRISON &C @,
iv21 / Front Levee.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

MRs. PARTISGNN ON SLANpERERs.-4f
there is any body under the caninster Of hea-
ven that / have in utter excreseence, says the
amiable Mrs. P~artington, it is a slanderer, going
about like a vile boa constructor, inserting his
calonel about honest folks. I always know
one by his p~hismahogany. It seems as though
Belzabub had stamped him with his priyatesig-
nal, and every thing he looks atappears to turn
fyallar." 4a7
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

FATHER MATHEw.-Bishop Reynolds ar
rived at Charleston on the goth inst, but unac-
corpanied by Father Mathew, whose health
was so precarious as to unfit him for travelling.
We learn, however, from the New York Tri-
bune- Of the 10TH inst, that the Temperance
Apostle, who has been considerably indisposed
at the Irving House in that city, is recovering,
and will soon resume his philanthropic labors.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

a, F.sr Mantle Brooklyn Advertiser
saws thata gentleman who resides in that city,
q Young merchant of fine education, great
oen;us and immense wealth--has actually m
1rooress an invention which, when cornpplefe0a
as he solemnly and seriously alleges WV :
he him to cross the Atlantic Ocean " les1
four days. & -
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

aSlRE; l have always fought against the EN-
terIy went into Hungary, still inpeIled by the
obstacles which stopped the success of our
arms. / now come to place my feeble means,
and my devotedness, at the service OF your Ma
jesty, to combat the common enemy, the EN-
peror Of Russia; and to offer you d guarantee
Of my zeal and of ny de~votedness, declare
nv wish to embrace Islamism."
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

TYPE. PRINTING PRESSES, &c.-The
i. undersigned is constantly manufacturing,
and has on hand, a very extensive and complete
assortment Of Type Of every description; also,
is constantly receiving Printing Presses of all
sizes, including materials of every description
for a Printing Office, which will be sold low for
cash or city acceptanae.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
%Copartnership Notice.
oc24 en-

TINE undersigned, having associated with
him in business, on Bayou Crosse Iete,
bis brother, JAMES HERVEY JOHN
STON. the style Of the firm will hereafter be
that Of JOHNSTON BROTHERS. He
takes this opportunity to tender his thanksto
the citizens Of Crosse Tete for the very liberal
patronage bestowed upon him from the time OF
his acquaintance with them, and respectfully So
icits a continuation .of the same for the new
se1atf THEODORE JOHNSTON.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

MuRDEE.-On the; l4th inst. a man named
Altman was murdered by one called BRUCE,
near Macon, Ga. The quarrel was about a half
dollar the murderer fled. sts
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
PHILIP HELEN.

DOCKS and Stationary...Spelling
ID and Reading Books, Presbyterian Hymn
Books, Foolscap and Letter paper; French note
paper; fancy embossed letter and fancy note
ENVELOPES; quilts, steel pens and sealing wax;
transparent waters, and plain red and black
wafers-for sale at
sel2 RICEADS' Drug Store.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

To TRAIN A HORSE TO THE HARNEss.-You
must be very gentle with him. You may coin
mence by throwing a rope over the back and
letting it hang loose on both sides; then lead
him about caressing him, until he becomes salts
fed that it will not hurt him; then put on the
harness, and pull gently on the traces. In a
short time, by this kind oftreatment, he will be
prepared for work. =.a T.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
C. ID. BUNCE,
PREMIUM HIT STORE,

80 Canal ST., New Orleans.
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Trunks, &c. of every
variety-Panama Hats.
1.-THE latest fashions always on hand.
Particular Hats made TO order. ,ocl0 y
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

.uDr. Johnson, being once in company with
some scandal-mongers, one Of them having
accused an absent friend of r~esortingg 70 rouge,
he observed, ct is, perhaps, after all, much
better for a lady to redden her own cheeks, than
to blacken other peoples characters ss
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

To FEED HoRsEs.-Horses should be fed
with cut hay anong their oats, and some cut
straw in a good mixture. This makes them
chew their oats. Never let horses feedsget
sour, nor feed musty hay. The beast should
be fed like his rider. 81, Zen,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

GENERAL BEM.-It has been understood for
some time, that this distinguished soldier has
rendered his services to the Sultan Of Turkey,
to fight against the Emperor Of Russia, the enc
my alike Of Turkey and Of Poland, Bem's be-
loved land. Here is the letter which, from the
Camp at Widen, the heroic Polish refugee
addressed to the Sultan:
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
COOPERAGE.

6EA The undersigned would res
- peetfnlly inform the public that
The has established q Cooperage
in tine town Of P~laquemine, on the lot lately
occupied by Mr. JohnSelolron- He will al
WAYS keep on hand nfei best of materials for
every description Of work, which will be expe-
ditiously executed. He solicits orders from
planters, which will be promptly filled, and
warranted.
my16I " PHILIP HEELElN.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

DA gold mine has been discovered at New
Lisbon, Ohio, by . a digging a well; it is
said to yield an ore which is half gold.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05

JOHN HAYMAN. l.. s. HOLDEN.
TOHN HAYMAN & CO., Dealers in
eJ Thomaston, Glenn's Falls, Norristown and
St. Genevieve Lime, Roman and American Ce-
ment, American and English Fire Bricks, Clay
and Tiles. Plastering Hair, Plaster Paris, and
Building Materials generally. Also, Tar, Pitch
and Rosin, Soda, Ashes and Palm Oil, constant
ly on hand, No. SO Magazine ST., and No. IL
Red Stores, Third Municipality. a22
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
Repository

(Rear of the 81. Charles Hotel, Neo Orleans.)
Constantly on hand, Carriages of approved
modern style, and best workmanship, from emf
nent manufacturers in Philadelphia, Newark
and New York, all Of which are offered for sale
on accommodating terms. oc24 6m
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
Trustees s:

VI uClSti diu uidulCAs AlOO AOA IN SiAahiS NJ
creditors.
tt sd Trustees:
ed John Hagan, Joseph Walker,
Peter Conrey, Jr., Maunsel White,
Robert ]. Ward, Samuel Stewart,
Isaac Johnson, Geo. Strawbridge,
John. s. Allison, VIM. E. Leverich,
Edward Sparrow, Henry s. Buckner.
PETER CoNREY, Jr., President Board Of Trus-
tees.
Directors:
Joseph w. Stanton, John Stroud, ST.,
John L. Lewis, John Calhoun,
VIM. M. Goodrich, Joshua Baldwin,
John I. Safiarans, Warrick Martin,
A.. D. Crossman, Mark Walton,
Cornelius Fellowes, Joseph Lallande,
Ed. Jenner Coke, M. M. Cohen,
Preston w. Farrar,. William Fl. White,
John D. Bein. VIM. c. Tompkins,
John B. Eeefe.
JOHN HAGAY. President of the Company.
PRESTON w. FARRAK, Vice President.
A.. J. WEDpERBURN, Nj. D., Medical Board
THOMAS HuKT,M D., of Consultation.
Harmon DoANE, Secretary.
Ell. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEN, III. d, Medical Examiner, No.
27l Magazine 81. Office hours for blacks, II
to 81, A. M do, for whites, 2 to 8 F. NJ, at his
residence. He viii examine white applicants
at the office of the Company daily, from l2t to
2 o'clock, r. M. He will not examine any one
at his dwelling without 8 permit, which can be
had ON application at the office of the Compa-
ny.
UThis company is prepared to entertain
applications for Life Insurance and issue Poll
cies, on all sound and healthy White persons
and Negroes, at the Table Of Rates established
bv the Board, which are less than the rates
charged by the New York and London Offices,
and without their restrictions as to residence in
the South. BY the charter, dividends Of pro-
fits are declared annually, and the profits draw
interest, and can be made available at once to
the extent Of two-thirds of their amount
where the party has paid his premiums in full.
California permits are issued to Life lnsu-
rance members at New York and London rates.
Prospectus, table of rates, and all information
as to Life Insurance, and all papers necessary
to effect Insurance, can be had at the Office of
the Company. e. ~
arExtensiye Travelling Privileges allowed.
a$aaR ~ Hf Office No. ga Gravier st.,
Refwaen C,amn and ST. Charles SITS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-12-05
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire InSll-
rance Company.
BUSINESS oE THE COMPANY CONFINED TO LIFE
SURANCE g.
Permanent Fund by Act Of Incorporation,
100000. ~

S2UU,UUU. RI
Which permanent fund are to be invested as
per charter, for the benefit Of the policy holders,
in bonds and mortgages on u~nincumbered real
estate valued at double the amount loaned
thereon, and in stocks Of the State, and Of the
United States Government.
This Company being organized, not for the
benefit Of stockholders and capitalists, but sole
lyfor the protection Of the policy holders and
their families against want and poverty, is in
its operations a great National benevolent in
stitution, conducted upon the most secure and
solid principles, and Attending for a small annu-
al sum, paid during life, a large and handsome
legacy to widows and children after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death,
participate in the whole of the profits of the
company, without any reservations.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors, thus
securing a prompt settlement in case of death.
A married woman can effect insurance on the
life of her husband, for the sole benefit and use
of herself and children, free from the claims of
craditorS We 56s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
FOREIGN INFLUENCE.

The Journal Of Commerce states thai the re-
cent extraordinary decision OF the Supreme
Court Of the Uni.ed States against the conslilu-
.ionait? Of tne Alien Passenger Tax Of Massa-
chusens and consequently OF New York and
other State, was Obtained through The psrsever-
ance and Al The expense cf Rober Manners,
British Wee Counsel Al Boston. In 1887 when
the subject ~as before The Massachusetts Leeis-
lature, he ef;ered protest against The law, as
contrary 10 the Convention between the U. States
and Great Britain. In 1889 he employed Mr..
Theodore Oils OF Boston, TO bring suit against
that city, 10 the name OF Captain Norris, mas.er
of vesssl-stipua 10 protect him against all
costs and charges. II vas Mr.. Manners who
engaged The services of Webster and Choale in
he higher courts and for twelve years devoted
his lime and his means TO attain the end which
he has jus, gained. Under The decision large
amount Of money will be returned 10 The owners
and cousisnees ct foreign vessels; they having
paid the Tax under protest.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
A |, A NJ o y F.

n, This thorough bred Race Horse and StalIca
~! will stand ,hr present season, a. Bfohd so''
IA1 Race Course, III The county ol Chrstrfiiru .,
> >raSOn. ard S2D % insure mare To he W i'd
the insurance money T. hr paJ soon rs the mar :
scrrtained e. be ~ Dal ar parted with Mares ifom
distance paslnrrd and grain Ted al 50 cents per- iaf
All prccdution used 10 prevent accidents, hht y -.
should occur are not responsible. Fiily oent' Ls
GrmIn IN -irh season IL commence hf-i d. =
March and expire tie irst day Of Juiy, i5ie
DESCRIPTION AND PEDIGREE y.
hLiNGDE IL a DARK oh sonr, 10 hand. h.sh' !" - I.
health and yigor, 10 years old TINS Spring. @l'h ~"
ct4nt mowers Ia give his progeny bone and slne" -
lllr ,uri or road lie was sired by imported ha't
who was own brother to the renowned i''''''",.
dam by 'rlmocon, he b. Sr Afchy who wa ~ n.y.,
I'd Doomed. For further particulars We frlr' = y
American stud Book, vol. I'd
PERFORMANCES:
Spring l-45, won t!,r Broad hoek Jockey Ci"p
3 mile brats-beailDg Black DICK WIN Ease 49,.
snriny l-i5 wan Jockey Club Purse az Ne" Wars
4 u,i. h,ars-braring Black DICK and one othrr Wv"
ease. Tim--6O2; %. - ven
ui,h r.-- in 3 hrats-heatng th- renowned fals! u
thony f,yno won The first heat aud one oibrf ~,
!. n 1 ~. 3s9 He wa evidently cripple br'i'
s,ar,inr and to ne slonlshlnen Of the KNOWING o''
he won siib eEa', ,f5If
A,amgdr UaJ not iranrG again unli' the ran o. ~,
that FAN he won the Proprir,ors Purse, mile "
over tie Fairfield Course, in 3 heats-winnine w
cond and thrd heats Win ease. 90,
Su,lnr l-i7 he won the Jockey Club Purse ~ ~.
MaTSr.--5 nile brat--bcaiing b0stoHG, WIN -.
Ea,s,ga ana thu alike renowned Passenger - :,
we.k he won the Jockey Club Purse, , mir os''
Fairfield. .,oar
alauod-s running qualtr, are sufficient! A" moe
North and South, without our saying any uilh<
Of hjs performances a. h. was on the ini ~ ols
year old up years old, and the cry was ,,fra
against the field in nearly every race ne e. cprES
in. Z. -
March 2-cw6w
IN CHaNcERv = v,Reisl.: AT coat ' 10:
Cumberland CouHty, The I'D day 81 jahnts, ,cb,,sd
Pauiiha A JicLaUrla-. adminisuauIt y t,.i@uG.
McLanrinr, deceased, and ii Ter own u-h''
against J.. wife "a.
Richard II Roberts and Jane Frances ~, ,prne,
merly Jan. Frances McI.aurar, ienneua ,a,.a ".
Joshua Leigh MriaurlHr, Isabella, Ann, rnnJ,Dts.
Laur,ne and Archibald Ncl-aarnr, =. Ianr Pos.
The defendants, Richard u Robr's a"s s,ancs 1ns
crs his f- not having entered thrf aps'.nbls ard
given security. according L. the ac' ~ nv ~
The rules al tins Court. and !! aW,,,a,t. OF M
factory evidence that they are not ats d,isnila'
Commonwealth. II i Ordered, inl ,"e aorl ,'p,
do appear here on the first day o. uie " hal cnp!
and answer the hill Of the piaaln, ~ ,r .papefPc
nh. order he forthwith inserted 10 'one ao,n .utc
ji,h.d 10 the civ Of Richmond for Two s Tnart.hoa
slvrly and posted al the front oorr' ~
Of Thu. county. Iop q v WooDsuaiS
Feb 2-c~2g
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
STUPID ACT.

The Spanish Government OF Cuba have set on
foot The most stringent regulations in reference 10
mails destined 10 ma island. In the same spirit
which induces them Ia hunt down and repress
every thing like Liberal sentiments, (even compe-
ing the singers at the opera TO oxpurgatc The word
liberty" wherever ii appears, and substituting
"loyal'y"-to The utter perversion Of sense y they
have notified our government that all parcels OF
papers and letter packages, found otherwise Than
in the mails, will b. seized and dealt with &C
cording 10 the penalties laid down. Suspicious
packages in the mails will be opened in the Post
Office in The presence OF the parties TO whom
they belong. Passengers forbid carving
any letters or newspapers. Could more 'ffec-
tual means be desiened 10 bring bou, the result
which they so much dread-lhe spread Of free
Thoughts and senriments2 So tyran mons sys-
tenn of espionage cannot bnt excite correspond.
ing Indignation and Jealous vigilance, in difius-
ing the seeds OF liberty among the oppressed and
trodden down masses. A lew more similar de-
monsIralions OF tyranny, and Cuba will shake
of the calling Spanish yoke.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
DEATHS.

Died, on Saturday, The 24h ins,anr, al his =,
itence, WILLIAM Nelson, Esq, Of York Town
after an illness Of 50 hours, in the 49th wear :,
his age.
Died, al the residence OF her father. 5. G. So
vens, Esq. in Nelson county, on the 9Th ul,imo
Mrs. HARRlEr K. EI.2, wife OF John J. lib 70
after shor and painful illness. II may be son. .
consolation 10 the numerous friends and acoua;r
tanccs OF This amiable lady, 10 know, Ina, a..
bore her sufleriDgs with Christian iornc, ana
died in the foil hope Of blessed immo.aIKy
Died, Al Chestnut Level, on The 18th Dece,,,,.
last, Mrs. SARAH ANN MIDDLETON. VIE Al n.
Benjamin 5. Middleton anu daughter al ~ ~.
John Cox, Esq '"'e
Mrs. Mitd!rlon's life was shor, I'm, ero.
plary one Endowed with many native vim
sancified by early pious training. The won'.,
beautifully unolded The lair promise ~ w.
child: The afccnonaie and duifnl dauob,s,
became the toEt and discreet viii. 81
cled at The age Of twenty, after few w..
OF painful Sickness, patiently and comocssr-
ly submitting 10 the divine will. Her NM
han.. may aeepiy and long mourn his los. He,
enid can never appreciate her e1celIencie.. nor
The example OF his departed muhrr. The ror.
OF righteousness shall be peace, and the effect Of
righteousness qule'ness and assurance forever.
Died in PcWha;an county on The 9Th Al
January, IN he Gath year OF her age Mrs. Ell.
zARETH a. y. TAYLOR, coDsoIt Of Robert 5. Tay.
ior. Esq.
In recording The death of this most estima
hle young lacy, il IS not our design To indulge N
exlravaean, euiogy. Yet, while under the INN
ence u TINS affecting disTensa,ion OF an ail.ws,
Providence, We are curndent that nothing Of loo
complimentary nature could b. said RESPECTING
the amiable qualities and s,errs merits which
characterized the whole, though short life ii
Mrs. Taylor. Bul lew years ago The PIC.
lure ii health adorned her cheeks and seem
cd 10 promise nef 4 srjourn OF many years On
earth Alas, how often is il the case tia,
those Who seem 10 be possessed OF ali he
pleasures which health can bestow, and whose
appearance seems 10 bid defiance 10 he
cold arm Of Death, are among The first to be-
come his victims The roseate hue began Ia
leave her cheek. That most fatal Of all d.,
eases. Consumption, seized upon her vitas, and
carried her with gallop 10 the grave. Thus
ended the career Of fond and afecli, nate
wife, doating parent, and a valued friend She
has left devoted husband and alec,iona,s
child, and numerous friends and relatives 10
mourn their irreparabe loss May they bear il
.vih manly for,llude, resting in the sure conf
dence tina, their loss IS her eternal gam
Leaves have thclr Time 10 fail,
Aud towers 10 wlfhrrat The North winds breath
Aud stars IT, set-hnt ALL
1hon hast all season. for thine own, oh Drsth
kia.eWay, \. T., March %. RPT.
~ RichMcnd and Petersburg papers lc-
ur>
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
OEEI LII

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
BIZ and Nth The adrice md consent Of the Seraft
Thomas Ewing, Jr., To be Secretary 10 Ia.
President to sign land patents.
Andrew NJ. Tut, Of Missouri, 10 DC Register
Of The and office al Clinton, Missouri, III the
place Of Wilkins Watson, resigned
Richard d BAL am Of ST. Louis, Missouri
10 be Receiver of Public Moneys at St. Louis
in The place Of Edward Dobyus, whose term OF
Office has expired.
Sep,lmus Caldwell, Of Grenada, Mississippi
to be Receiver Of Public Moneys at Grenada,
Mississippi, in the place OF George ). Goliady,
whose term Of office has expired.
John T. Brooks, of Chckasaw county, Mis-
sissippi. to he Register of the land office al Pom
totoc. Mississippi, in the place OF Andrew j.
Edmondson. whose term Of services has c1Plr-
ed
William Lyon, OF Demopolis, Alabama, 10 be
Receiver OF Public Moneys al DemoPolls, IN
the place Of David E. Moore, whose term oil
Office has expired
John Shelby, Postmaster at Nashville, Ten
nessee, vice l.. B. Cheatham, whose commits
sion has expired.
Wiiam Pennington, OF New Jersey, 10 be
Governor OF Minnesota.
William 5. Scot, OF Louisiana, 10 DC Marshal
q. The Unr.d States Tor tho Eastern District OF
Louisiana.
George NJ. Dewey Of Flint, Michigan 10 be
Receiver d Pubic MONEYS al Gencsec, Mich.
gan, IN The place Of Charles Z. Hascall, whose
term OF flee mas expired.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
SINGULAR DOCUMENT.

ln The Charleston Courier, OF The 2lst instant,
(small .ype,) from Mr.. "Thomas Caue Rey-
Mods" on the subject OF the much alKed-ot pro.
position On the par, of the United States 10 pur
chase Cuba. II is very cloudy, aad full OF mys-
terry, and we confess our inability 10 pierce lis
rue meaning. The grealer pan is devoted 10
criticism upon the United States Minister, Mr..
Saunders Tor '.his wild scheme oil pledging our
national taih for the payment Of three hundred
and fry millions OF dollars, in order 10 obtain a
mere mortgage on Cuba" 10 defeat Inc Anglo
Spanish charlottesville unfortunate policy OF
MIR. Saunders in his relations with The Spanish
Goyernment--Eis utter ignorance OF foreign Ian
guaess, and consequent loss Of influence, &c.
As To The sia OF inc mater, Mr.. Reynolds has
s'no The slightest doubt 81 The Substantial correct
moss ot the sta,cmcn 5 in Tie New York Herald,
that Inc lac Administration hal given Mr.
Saunce:s instructions, under which he (Nlr
Saunders) !elt authorized TO sound The Spanish
Government on their disposition 10 sell or cede The
island OF Cuba 10 the United States" and, il SO, II
buy il; that Mr. Saunders 'mate an informal en-
quiry, &c." Mr.. Reynolds says tat formal con
terence was solicited, 10 sound The disposition Q
| General Narvaez; but that The interview sooI
broke off, ard he whole affair cropped.
Mir. Reynolds says father, that 10 prevent {
1snap Judgment" ur"o n, American people OF
the Annexation question, cor rather on it
terms, ~ he wrote conften ial letter to rer
,onal t;iend in This country furnishing he TACT
10 be given 10 the public in The contingency ailu
dsd TO above. Mr.. Reynolds also wrote iron
Havana 10 Mr.. ]. NJ. Bots, requesting him II
move a call il the House on the President 10
further information. The whole affair is full Q
mystery, ant, as il now stands, entirely bcyon,
| cur cnmnIehenSimn