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Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
GIN s T A N DS.

WE have on hand and offer for sale ac-
w commodating terms, large quantity of
GIN STANDS, from the mandatory Of Col
Iins s. Gilmer. which we are authorised to
warrant equal to any ever offered for sale in the
country. All persons in want of Gins of supe-
ror quality would do well to call and examine
them.
BLOCK, BRO. & co.
Fulton, June l3, 1649-24-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
E- EEVM "a MLEE
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
GEORGETOWN, KY.
F A G u l. r Y.

ULTY.
T. F. JOHNSON, A. NJ, Principal and Professor
of Mathematics.
ELDER J. r. SWIFT, Professor of Moral and
Intellectual Science.
and Modern Languages.
CHARLES FRITZ, ESQ.,, Professor of Instrumental
and Vocal Music.
Misses G. STANwooD, II. B. STANwoop and G..
LANGDoN, Assistants.
The Principal has been teaching twenty wears,
uninterruptediy, having occupied important Pro-
fessorships in several Colleges in Virginia, (his
native State,) and Kentucky.
Mr. Swift graduated at Yale Colege and has
become eminent teacher.
Mr.. Newell graduated in the city of Paris. and
has filled the chair of Languages in several Col
leges Of high repute
Mr.. Fritz, German gentleman of fine acquire
ments, has been connected with this Institution
six years, and has turned out some of the best
performers on the Piano to be found in the United
States.
The Misses Stanwood graduated at the cele.
brated Female Seminary at Ipswich, Mass. The
elder has been Principal Assistant in this Institu
ton for the last eight years. Miss Langdon has
been very popular teacher in Cincinnati and
Kentucky for sig years past; the last two wears in
this Institution.
The Female Collegiate Institute was organized
in 1888, and has enjoyed without any fluctuations
an unusual share of public favor, averaging for the
ten years past about one hundred pupils.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
DIR. ]. G. GRAY
DR.. ]. ID. CONWAY.
Drs. Conway & GRAY.

HAV1NG associated themse elves in the practice
Ill of Medicine, offer their professional services
to the citizens of Washington and the vicinity.
DR.. Gray will be found at his residence, in Wash
ington, unless professionally engaged. DIR. Con-
way, at his plantation, four miles west of Wash
ngton.
N. BIN all difficult cases, their joint atten-
lion will be given, without extra charge.
April IL, lS49. 15-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
10 III " F E L d.

Alto NEY At LAW,
slESIDES at Washington, Hempste ad county
= Arks, and will attend the courts in the
counties of Hampstead, Clark, Pike Sewer, La
fayette, Union and Ouachta, and will attend to
the collection of debts in any part of the State.
Business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to.
June 10, 1914
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
DR REM. P JETr

HAS resumed the practice of medicine ~
III Washington, and may at all times %
found at his apothecary store. unless Prole,s
sionally absent, where he will keep iul.
supply of fresh medicines for sale low tor casn
Washington, May 4.-4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
Esrita's Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEAlFSTEAD CO.,
ARKANSAS.

n
= Z ME subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
3 and the public, that he still continues busi-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation Of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers.
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will be
as moderate as those Of any other house in the
SOUTH as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RULES:
Boarding per month, $50
Boarding and lodging per week, sS3 so
'' day, IS
Single meal, % %
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
Keeping horse per week, $3
Washington, Oct 80, lS45.-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
EaAG HIS ID d Il II L.,

w a HI 4 q L y n "A II n "A Il , n >
THE undersigned having purchased the Hote
L lately kept by Mr.. c. Schaer, has opened a
house for the accommodation OF the haveiing
public, and hopes by strict attention to the conf
forts of his guess and determination to please,
to receive share Of public patronage.
His house is commodous, and the rooms wei
arranged for families.
His table will be supplied with the best the
market Affords and his stables provided with plenty
of provender and attended by careful osters.
His rates of charges will be the same as here
fn1o wiz
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
New Store at Fulton.

MESSRS. COLLINS, LITTLE & Gu:
A RE now receiving and opening large ana
"A well assorted stock of goods suited to th's
market, which have been selected with great care
in Boston and New York, and are now offered 10
purchasers at as low prices and on as good terms
as they can be procured elsewhere.
Our stock is general, comprising Staple anu
Fancy Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, Sadd,efy'
Clothing, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, 1'ass,
ware, Iron, Steel, Nails, Castings, Tinware anu
Carpenters Tools, Groceries, &C. &c. &c.
COLLINS. LITTLE g. Co.
ulton, Ark, Feb. 9, lS4S-9
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

ALLEN w. WINS.
ATTORNEY d. COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Id ESIDES at Washington, Hampstead county,
1 q, Arks., and will regularly attend all the courts
in the counties of Lafayette, SEWER Pike, Clark,
Ouachita, Union ant, Hampstead. He will give
the most prompt and unremitted attention to all
business confded to him.
Aug. l6 lS43-5-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

DRS. WILLIAMS q BURT,
HAVE Just received from Philadelphia, large
Ill lot of DR.. Jayne's Medicines, which they viii
sell low for cash. DR. Jayne's Medical Almanac
and Guide to Health, for the year lS49-a large
supply for gratuitous distribution.
February %, l849. 9-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

NJ EGRO CLOTHs-Kerseys, Linseys, Jeans
~ sale pes, Plains, and Negro Blankets for
sale by B. L. BRITTIN
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

M AlLS--A general assortment ofSpikes, Nails
IN Brads, Sprigs, &C., for sale by
B. l.. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

T OOKING CLASSES Mahogany and Glass
IL framed Looking Glasses, ssorted sizes; Toilet
Glasses Toilet Bureaus, and Toilet Boxes. Just
received, and for sale by
B. L. BRITTIN
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

M MACKEREL-In barrels, half barrels, quar-
lll ters and kits, for sale by
b. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

4 ARNISHES-Copal and Black Leather Var.
II nish; White Lead, &c. For sale by
b. L. BRlTTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

IRON g. STEEL-Sanderson &, Sons best
L English Cast Steel; English and kmsri
Blister, and German Steel a general assortment
of Iron, in various sized bars, for sale by
B. L. BRITTlN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Two hundred and seventy Cadets, from eighteen
different Statcs have entered dissatisfaction since
it organized in l847. 1t is entirely free from
the control domination of any sect or party,
either political or religious. Economy in dress,
by the adoption Of cheap Uniform, for winter
and summer is rigidly enforced Every student
is required TO select College guardian, with whom
all funds brought received must be deposited,
and no debt must be contracted without the con-
sent Of such Guardian
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

TTATS--l0U cases, embracing every variety of
III Gentlemen's and Youths HAT & CAPS
just received, and for sale by
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

yITOODEN WARE--A general assortment,
w embracing Tubs, Buckets, Sieves of all
sizes, measures, Butter Prints, Axe Ielves, VII
low Baskets, Mark ct Baskets, Mats, Knife Boxes,
Cocoanut Dippers, 3 c., &c. Just received, and
for sale by B L.. bRil llN
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

NHEESE, CRACKERS, &c.--lu0 boxes Eng
v lish dairy Cheese ; 30 bbIs. Of fresh Butter and
Water Crackers; general assortment of Pickles
for sale by L.. BRIlIlN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

DICKLES- GerkIns, Capers, Olives
i Lobsters, Peppers, Cauiflcwer, Red Cabbage
Mangoes and other PICKLES., for sale by
B. l.. BRITTIN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
WALL, PAPERS.

Vt>HE Subscribers have on hand the largest as
Il sortment Of WALL PkfrRs in the city of Phi.
ladephia, Wholesale aad Retail, consisting Of
every variety suitable for Parors, Entries, Dining
Rooms, Chambers, &C., which for quality and
style cannot he surpassed Doing cash business
we are enabled to sell better article at u much
lower rate than any store doing
TRADE BUSINESS
On hand, large assortment of WIDE PAPER,
for Curtains Fire Prints, Borders, &C.. Which will
be sold for Cash. Paper Hanging done in the
country at city prices.
n. B,-vDealers are invited TO call and examine
their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
FINN & BURTON,
No. l42 Arch Street, South side
Philadelphia, May 26, lSay--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
The Cheapest and Most Splendid Assortment Of
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
IN PHILADELPHIA, -.
No. e. LEWIS LADONitS, J. No
413}MARKET STREET, {4l3

No. e. LEWIS LADOMrS, J. No.
4l3}MARKEF STREET, {4l3
A FEW DOORS ABOVE ELEVENTH, NORTH SIDE,
HAS Just received by late arrivals, from the
L most celebrated Manufacturers of Europe, a
magnificent and judicously selected assortment of
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
which he will sell CHEAPER than any other estab-
lish.nent in the United States. Among the as
sortment win be found y
Gold Levers, lSk. cases, full jewelled 500
Silver Levers, ulljewelled, is
Gold rEpnes, l5-k. cases, jewelled, 25
Silver rEpines, jewelled, ..p 40
"- Quarter Watches. Alto $40
Silyer Teaspoons equal to coin, per set 4!5O
's,. Desert, = - 1000
" Table, g. 1900
Together whh splendid assortment of Chaste
and Rich Jewellry, &C.; &c, &c. - r~
GOLD CHAINS, OF varions styles, from the
best Manufacturers.
III Please preserve this advertisement, and call
at .., LEWIS LADOMUS'S,
No 4ls MARKET STREET, above ELE-
yENTH, North Side. ~, :
LB- have Gold and Silver Levers still chsspe
than the aboseprices.
C- A liberal discount made to the trade.
April IA, ls49-3m =,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
LIQUORS, WINES. &C.

THE subscriber has just received new suppl,
of the best liquors that ever came to Sunbury
consisting inpartof
Superior olqpale Brandy.
Fine Cogniae Brandy.
Superior Old Jamaica Spirits.
New England Rum.
Fine Holland Gin..
Superior Old Whiskey
Common do.
Superior Madeira, Wine.
Lisbon do do.
Superior Port Wine.
Burgundy Port d.
Sweet Malaga Wine.
Superior Claret Wine in bottles.
Champagne do. do.
HENRY MAssER.
suntury May rs lste.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
A PAINFUL prcruRE-sr Louis.

A correspondent Of the Boston Transcript,
writing from St. Louis on the 29th instant,
says: .rs.,,.. IN, .... ,,.,.... ....-.8, r
What an afflicted city is this Fire, pes.
thence, army worm, rains and fogs, discour.
age and oppress us. Calamities are all around
us. Death 10 every where. Cholera is deal.
ing its blows to the right and left, and thou.
sands Of our people have been hurried to theiI
graves. A well man now, may be, an hour
hence, corpse. The sections, the underia.
kers, and even. the horses Of the city, are
worn out with the dreadful work of burial
Carts ard furniture wagons have 10 supply the
places Of hearses, which, though numerous,
are insufficient to carry ou, the collins, though
piled one upon another. st,sN aa R
f Many dead bodies lie, without friend to
execute the rites of interment, until a public
officer OF a sister Of charity comes 10 put them
in the ground. Some persons, 10 save expen-
ses, which they are not able to bear, bury
their friends in the woods or on the sand.bars
of the river. Many is the house, lately full
Of inhabitants, that now has scarcely one left
TO tell the story of the departed. Husband
and wife will take their tea together at eve
ming. and before the next morning, one or
both is ready for the grave.
Some of the sections, overtasked, bury the
dead at half the usual depth. The City
Government have abdcated their powers be-
fore an indignant populace, and the duties OF
the Board of Health are devolved upon COM
mittee of citizens. The public schoolhouses
are turned into hospitals and the chief busi-
ness of the living is 10 take care Of the sick
and dying, aud to bury the dead. Many
members of the City Government, and proba-
bly, not less than 10000 of the citizens have
fled. The stiffness of the Sabbath reigns,
while death is doing its work. The newspa-
pers do not it is said, report half the cases,
because all the forms of law are paralyZed,
and officers do not discharge their duties.
A dullness, nervousness aud lack of energy
are manifested by every one. The atmos-
phere is hot and humid. Flies swarm in my
riads. Vegetation grows with the rankest
luxuriance and animal life sinks proportion
ably. ....
Painful as this account is we fear it is not
overcharged. The last accounts represent
the deaths at 200 per day, a dreadful mortal
ity compared with the population r
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
GOLM l. SILVER WARE.
r. STOCKMAN,

No. 60 Chesnut-st, at the sign Of the Gold
Thimble, bet,eeen I'd. 4 Sd. SIS, SoRth side
+. PHILADELPHIA.
MANUFACTURES and keeps constantly
lv on hand, at wholesale and retail, the fol.
lowing articles, of superior quality, at reduced
prices Gold and Silver Pencils do Thinbles, dc
Finger Shields, Silver Table, Desert, Tea, Sal,
and Mustard spoons, do Forks, Soup and Oyster
Ladies', do Combs, Purse Clasps, Scissor Hooks
and Chains, Knitting Sheaths, &C. ,r,a
ALSO, Jewellery, Plated and Brittanpis ware
German Silver Spoons, &C.; Gold Diamond Poin
ted Pens at various prices; Jacksons Superior
Evcrpointed Leads, &c, &c.
Philadelphia, May 26, ls49.- ~ q
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
ORPHANS COURT
SALE

I'm pursuance of an order Of the Orphans Cour.
of Northumberland county, will BE exposed TO
public sale at the Court House in Sunbury, on
Saturday the 4th day Of August next; tie. undi-
vded tws-sevenths part Of q certain tract of land
situate in Shamokin township, Northumberland
county, adjoining lands of Jacob Leisenrins. Mor'
gan Hughes, Wilson Price, Solomon Ruch and
others, containing in the whole about 2s7 scres,-
about ~ acres Of which are cleared; wheron are
erected log and frame house, barn, fruit trees
&c, &c. Late the estate Of Joseph Yocum, decd.
Sale to commence at II o'clock, A. M, Of said day,
when the terms thereof will be made known.
HUGH H. TEATS,
JOHN FARNWORTH.S
Guardians.
by order Of the Court,
David Rockefeller. Clk. o. {.
Sunbury, july 7, lS49-ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
BROWNS
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER


DREPARED and sold only, at FREDERICK
BROWNS DRUG and CHEMICAL Store,
n. Z. corner Of FIrTR and CuEsxur streets. Phi
ladclphia. This Essence is warranted TO possess
in concentrated form, all the valuable properties
Of Jamaica Ginger. and will I've found on trial an
excellent Family Medicine. II is particularly re-
commended as tonic, to persons recovering from
fever or other diseases, few drops imparting to
the stomach glow and vigor equal to wine
glass of brandy or other stimuland, without any Of
the debtating effects which are sure to follow the
use of liquor of any kind and it is therefore
especially scrviceahlc to children and females. To
the aged, it will prove a great comfort /; to the
dyspeptic, and TO those who arc prcdisposed to
gout rheumatic affections, it gives great relief
and to the inebriatc who wishes to reform, but
whose stomach is constantly craving the no,ious
liquor, it is nvaluable-giving tone to the 'liges.
tive organs, and strength to resist temptation and
is consequently great agent i'll the cause Of tenn
perancc. ~ Full directions accompany ing each
bottle.
The above article can be had at the Office of the
american.
Philadelphia, June ., ls49.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
n "A u 3 n "A l. LIS
l.0utcAnfratafl Sar0aD@r11o0


For the cure Of letter, Scroula. Erysipaas, Piles
Chronic Rheumatism and all Disorders Of the
Blood, Mercunsl Disease, &c.
I Il is recommended to Physicians and others, as
the strongest preparation now in use, end en-
ircly different from that put up in quart bottles,
possessing little or no active principle ofthe Sarsa-
parilla. but intended to deceive the public.--For
sale by M. A. McCAY, Northumberland.
= r.. .,
HEYL's EMBROCATIoN for Horses will
cure Sprains, Bruises. Cut, Calls, Swellings, and
all complaints requiring an external remedy II
is highly useful in SPAWN, Curb, Rngbone, stiff
ness of the Joints. cracked Heels, Splnts, &C.
2 1t has also been used with great success by per-
sous afflicted with rheumatism, and other COM
plants Prepared only by W. Marshall, Phodel-
phia. and for sale by NJ. a. McCay, Northumbcr-
land.
ladelpbia, May 26, ls49.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
PETER MILLER'S WILL.

The Supreme Court has affirmed the deci-
sion Of Judge JONES, setting aside the will of
the late Peter Miller. By this decision, some
of the finest farms in this rich agricultural
region, will fall into the hands of Peter Mil
ler's nephew, who is sensible, industrious
man; and at present in moderate circunsian-
ces. The whole estate is estimated al $780,
900. We understand that part of the will
bequeathing legacies 10 several private indi-
viduals, and $4,000 in equal shares 10 the
Lutheran and German Reformed benevolent
societies, the interest of which is 10 be en-
pended in the purchase of fuel clothing, &C.,
Tor the poor of Eason, during the winter sea-
,one, do not fall, but will be faithfully carried
)ut. This immense estate comprises a num-
,er of town lots in the heart of the town, suit.
ible for buildings and Improvements of any
;ind.-Easton -irgus.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
sUNBURx FOUNDRY.

YVHE subscriber respectfully informs the public
Il that he has again become contested with the
above Foundry, and that hereafter it will be con-
Quoted solely under his mansgementiand control
From his long experience in the busshe:s he trusts
he will be able to give general satisfaction to his
old friends and customers. The business VIII be
carried on in all its branches. Hewill continue
to manufacture Ploughs, and ail'kads Of castings
will be done with promptness and in the best
manner. oCO' "oia"nASi'
Sunbury, June Q, Is49.-3m l,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

In the word absiemious the five vowels of
alphabet stand in their grammatical
ler, a-e-i-o-u. The word .facetious presents
same accidental singularity, and face
,sly brings the y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

The BosToN CHRoNorYPE, speaking of
,wers, Sa,uary says, "his bus, of Jackson is
wonderful likeness OF the strong-wiled
esiden', and reproduces his tavorile oath
,hout the aid of history" By this our CO.
nporary means its fame is "eternal."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
TANNERS TAKE NOTICE.
New Hide Oil and Leather Store

No. III North Sd 81. 3 doors below Race St.
Philadelphia.
VVlHE subscribers offer to the tanners on the
l. most favorable terms their fresh importation
Of Hides, consisting of Buenos, Ayres, Laplata,
Caracas, Laguira, Hung-Dry, Chill, Salted Per-
ambuco and all kinds of Spanish Hides, dry and
salted. Also, Green Slaughter, Dry Sailed, and
Black Dry Patna Kips,
ALSO; Straights and Bank oil and general as
sortmeht of Curriers' Tools. ~
They will sell or trade for Spanish or Slaughter
Leather the above Hides, Kips, OIL and Tools, on
better terms, than old Houses in ths city,
Cash paid for Leather of all kinds.
KEEN & KIRKPATRICK.
Philadelphia, May 26, Is49.-ly"'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
CABINET.
WARE ROOMS.

vT>HE subscriber respectfully Informs the public
Il that he continues the manufacture Of CABI-
NET WARE, in all its branchss, at his stand in
Market street in Sunbury, and that he has now
on hand handsome assortment of well made and
fashionable furniture.
He also carries on, at his oil establishment, in
Fawn street, the
CHAIR MAKING BUSINESS,
in all its branches and keep, constantly on hand,
an assortment of well made and fashionable
CHAIRS, plain and ornamental. All of which
hewill dispose Of at prices as low as at any csta-
blishment in the, county.
His long experience ip the business, justifies
him in the belief that he will be able to give gen.
eral satisfaction, and therefore solicts from his
customers contnuances Of their patronage.
IL Al kinds of ptodnce taken in exchange
SEBASTIAN HOUPT.
Sunbury, March IL, is49.-d ,rs'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

nADD's oslsbrstsd Horse end Cattle Medi
Sunhury Jan. eth, lst9-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

Col. JACK HAys.-There is paragraph
DING the rounds of the papers, announcing
lie death at San Antonio, on the LIST uli., of
le Texan hero, who is stated to have fallen
victim to cholera. 1t is entirely nntounded.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
SlIERMAN'S
. POOR MANS PLASTER

has cured more OF Rheumatism, Pain in the Back,
Side and Chest Lunibugo and Weakness than any appi.
cation that has ncrese lnslreds of unprinciped
have attempted to counterfeit it, and palm it of upon th
community aa the genuine. CS Beware OF Deception. a
Remember that the true and genuine Plaster is spread upon
reddish paper made expressly for the purpose and every
the signature ui Dr. Sherman printed upon the bac
of the Plaster and the whole secured by Copy Right None
Others genuine Therefore when you real good
Shernacs Poor Mans Plaster, call ut the Office 1O6 Nassau
street, and you win not be Disappointed. g.,
Remenber principal Ghce 100 New York,
where all DIR. Shennans Lozenges are sod. His Agents
Mrs Hays, l39 Fulton street, Brooklyn; HinesH,
Williamsburg and Reiiins 4 Co. Boston, and
JOHN Young, Slnbury.
NJ. A McCAY, Northumberland
May 10, lsi0-ch e3m-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21
Notice 10 DeIinUuents.

4 IL persons indebted to the subscriber longer
n than six months, on note or book account, are
requested to call and make settlement or else their
accounts will be left with a magistrate for collec-
ton. JOHN w. FRlLlNG
Sunbury, July Z, lSi9,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

The ore from the silver mines near Little
X, Ark, proves TO contain $500 Of pure
er to the ton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-07-21

THE FIRST BATTLE IN CANADA FOR An
NEXATloN. "A Quebec paper, the Canadian
Independent, contains the following para
graph, which shows that the war spirit pre-
walls to..a considerable extent among the City
Council at Quebec: .....,--.
On Friday last, at the ordinary session of
the City Council, one of the members pro-
posed motion, Of the nature of which we
are ignorant, but which another member OBJ
Jected to, remarking at the same. time, iha
III three months we would be Americans.
Hereupon,, the member who had brought, for
ward the motion, crossed the hall, and. ad-
minlstered tremendous blow to his oppo-
nent, WHICH prostrated him on the floor. The
war spirit communicated to others, and the
combat threatened TO become general when
the Mayor called in the police, who put an
end TO the quarrel and elected the audience