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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-11-07
Brought to the jail

nF this District, on the 9th instant,
W negro man, who says his name is JAR
RETT, and that he belongs to Mr.. Benjamin
Rice, living within four miles of Union Court
House. Said fellow Gays he is blacksmith,
and has very large scar on his left arm, just
below his elbbw, caused by burn; he also
has large dark spot or molo covered with
hair, on the lower part Of The left cheek.
He is about FIVE feet Six and hulfinches high,
between 25 and 2s years of age and light
compexion.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take him
away, or he will be dealt with as the law
dnects. H.aR. SPANN, J. E. D.
March 13, ls49 ,f
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Cheap Goods in Store.
80 EHhals Prime "a o. Sugar

10 llhds. common N. o. Sugar.
20 e" choice Porto Rico, Sugar,
25 Barrels clarified
5 4" crushed
9 .' powdered ="
5 Boxes Woolsey g. Woolsey double
refined loaf sugar,
2 Z" Charleston double refined Ion
sugar,
20 Hhds. Mnscovado Molasses.
S I" Trinidad
so Barrels New Orleans "
100 Barrels No. 3 Mackerel ;(large sze,j
125 bags prime Rio Coffee
40 :" =" Lngugras"
20 I" i" old Cuba q
80 +" old Java 49,
G0OO Lbs. Union brand white Lead (No.
exlraand pure,)
300 Gallnns Lnseed Oil,
Barrels Train
500 Lbs. Putty in bladders,
l25 Boxes window glass (nll sizcs.)
rs Kegs Eastern nails (assorted)
10000 Lbs. assorted Swedes Iron,
500 !" Caslpel (Sandersons,)
Germau and Blister steel,
400 Pieces heavy Dundee bagging,
lUO Coils hemp rope,
10 Bales homespun {Aususta manufac-
ture.
S "(Graniteville Company
8 i" heavy cotton OsnabuIgs,
90 boxes sperm candles,
20 IL Adamanrine candles.
10 Hull g. Sons patent candles,
30 Hhds. bacon sides (western,)
1000 Lbs. country Bac on.
3 Tierccs Rice. &c. &c.,
A LSO-
Saddles. Brides, Blankets. Calicoes, Cotton
Yarn, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Tnbbs, Sugar.cans
Sleeves, Tobacco, Pepper, Spice, Ginger. Tea
Cane-seul Chairs, Wond seat Chairs, Grind.
stones. aud many other articles too tedious &c
enulnefaie.
DUNBAR s. GARMANY.
Hamburg, July H. lel9,. II 25
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Fall and Winter Goods.

yTSHE Subscriber has just received, his Fall
and Winter Stock Of Goods, consisting
of all Kinds Gf
WoRsTED GOODS. BLACK BoMBA-
ZINES. .ALPACCASE. AND FANCY
SILKS, for LADIES DRESSES:
A LARGE Lot OF PRINTS OF ALL KINDS
- Fine Bonnels aud Bonnet Ribbons,
Muslin Worked Collars,
"a Silk and Woollen Shaws.r
A SPLENDJDLOT OFNEGRO SHOES,
BLANKETS g gKERsEYs.
cv,.e,;es Hardware. Crockery, Shoes, Sad
dles. Hats and Caps Of all kinds.
which Will be sold very lo,c, and liberal dis
count for Cash. ,n,,.y
September &c St. .36
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land s. Negroes for Sale.

"HE Subscriber desirous Of quilting the
farming business, will offer for sale al
public ou,cry, to the highest binder. on Wed
nesday the 5lh Of December next, his valuable
plantation situate about I miles from Edgeheld
C. II. on the Newbcrry Road.
The Tract contains 500 acres, more or less;
being part Of The plantation formerly owned
by Mai. ]. S. Jeier, deceased. On the .preml-
ses are comfortable dwelling, suitable for
small family and sevsra out buildings. 200
acres Of said tract is well timbered!ss
Also eleven likely young Negroes. consisting
of men, women and children. Also the pre-
sent vea,s Crop, consisting of Corn. Fodder
and Oats. Horses and Cattle, aud Plantation
Tools, &c. =.
TERns-The land will be sod OH credit OF
one and two years: Note and approved secnrl-
ties, with interest from date. The Negroes,
Crop. and Stock. one-,hrd cash, the balance
12 months credit by Note and approved secu-
rites.
N. J., BLACK.
Oe, IL 1910. II 80
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)r. Rogers Compound Syrup 9
.E1iyerwOrt and Tar.

: A SAFE and certain cure for C ONSUMP-s
N TIuN OF THE. LUNGS, Splitting of
Blood Coughs, Coldss Asthma, Pain in the
Side. Bronchitis, Hoopiag Cough and all Psl.
monary Affections.
Extracts from Certificates which can be seen
in full by calling upon the Agents:
Mr.. A. l.. Scoriu.-Having been afflicted
with most distressing Cough. until my Lungs
became affected to such degree that | WIS
continually splitting blood; and being under
the care of on able physician, without obtaining
any relief until procured bottle Of DR.. Rod
gers Everwort and Tar, which restored me TO
health in very short time.
Cincinnati, Nov. S. 1914.
From the Hon. Judge William Burke, lats
Postmaster Of the city OF Cincinnati for moro
than twenty years.
The statement of Justice Finch is entitled to
the fullest confidence Of the public. can fully
corroborate what he has said, having used The
medicine myself with the most decided benefit.
WILLIAM BURKE.
Cincinnati, Aug. IL, ls45.
A REMARKABLE CURE OF CONSUMPTION.
Mr.. Scor,H-l was taken with most dis-
tress,ng cough, and my lungs became so dis
eased that bled in short time several quarts.
was reduced 80 low that all Of my, friends,
and even my physicians. thought must die Of
Consumption: My brother hearing OF the
remarkable cures made by Dr.. Rogers Llyer-
wort and Tar, procured bottle, and before
had taken one half Of il, it seemed to go TO lise
very sea, of the disease. raised large quan-
tity Of phlegm and matter and my cough was
stopped rs by charm. And by its use l was
restored to perfect health.
GABRIEL WHITEHEAD. ).
Sworn TO and subscribed this 26h Now, l9E.
H. E. SPENCER, Mayor Of Cincinnati.
TE,tract from Letter from the Rev. Henry
Wiseman.
Mr.. Il. l.. ScouiH-As DR.. Rodgers Liver
wort and Tar has been the means OF snatcnlng
INV companion from premature grave
feel uuder the obligation to give my influence
10 the circulation of so valuable medicine.
" '''' HENRY WISEMAM
Patriot, Gullia CO., O., Dec. %, 1886. Sz5$
[From Dr.. Wilson.] f5Ss
7 have been the family physician Of Mr.:
Wisemon for the list twelve years; daring I
tina, time Mrs Wiseman las been suffering
from QISedSeO
toms of Pulmonary Consumption APPEARED.
All the usual remedies failed. Al this time Sue !.
sng Dr. Rodgers l,srseI, s% dass sea
Tar. 1t acted like charm. IA -" says No.
she decIured herself nearly well. nave no
doubt of its virtues, and would cheerinlty re,
commend il 10 persons afflicted with diseased
lungs, II. n. w
Patriot, Gallia county,> Ohio.
BEWARE OF CosrERFErrs-
N.B-The genuine article is signed, "Ap-
drev Rogsrs," on the engraved wrapper around
each bottle.
NC PRlcE-Sl per bottle, or six bottles for
OF. Sold wholesale and retail by
SCOVlL & MEAD, ). =
:ll3 Chartres ST., N. Orleans.
General Agents for the Southern States. !
Also, sold by GEO. L. PENN Edgefeld
C. H., WARDLAw s. DENpY, Abbeyille c. II,
]. BARRETT & Co, and HAyiLAND, RlsLEY &
Co., Augusta Gia., and HAyILAND, .HAaRALL
g. Co., and P. M. COHEN; Charleston, South
Carolina. tS
Feb % lV ~
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Oct. 13, 1549,
LOG Creek Lands For Sale.

FuyHE Subscriber offers for sale his valua-
bic tract of land, situated Oh Log Creek,
abou. seven miles north of EdgefieldC. House,
eon,ainimg FIVE hundred (5oV acres, more or
less, adjoining lands of Mrs. Nancy Blocker,
A T. Hodges, John Burns and Others one me half
of whicli Is woodland well tlmbered. On the
premises are good Dwelling and Negro
houses Gin house. Blacksmith Shop, and all
necessary ont buildings. The land is wei!
adapted 10 growing Corn, Cotton and Small
GIaia, Tie tract is well watered.
Also the growing crop of Corn and Fodder
and four Mules, one Wagon and sundry arl
cles too tedious TO mention.
The land, it no, disposed Of at private sale,
will be srld NJ Edsefeld Court House, to tho
highest bidder, OH the first Monday in Deccm.
ber next. Terms made known OH the day Of
sale. NJ. D. WELLS.
sept4, 19i9 If 80
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN NEQUITY. -

Samuel Lowry and otherS, RHI far Pnrfition
o..,u ro,ru, 0si S,;,o, A,,,;,. >of John Lo0ry's
and others.
TT appearing to my satisfaction, that John j.
4 Sweatman and Charity his wife, if alive,
and Thomas Rcams, Celia Reams, Demarls
Reams and Daniel Swentman, some of the
Defendants in this case, are without the limits
of this Stute. on motion by Mr. Wardlaw.
Plaintiffs Solicitor, ordered. that the defendants
above named appear. n'lhis Honorable Court.
and plead. answer or demm to the Bill IN this
case, within three months from the publication
of this order, or that said Bill be taken pro con-
fcs,o against them.
s. S. TOMPK1NS, C. f. E. D.
Commissioners Office, August 20, lS49.
August %, 3m 81
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LIVER COMPLAINT,

JAUNDICE. DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC OR
NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS,
And all diseases arising from disor-
deka Liver or Stomach in both
s Male and Female:
Such as Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullress
or Blood to The Head. Acidi,y of the Stoihach,
Nausea, HEARTBURN, Disgust for Food. Full
ness or weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructa-
lons. Sinking or Flu,lcring nt the pit Of the
Stomach. Swimming OF the Head Hurried
and Difficult Breathing, Fluueiing at the Heart.
Choking or Suflicang sensations when in a
lying posture, Dimnes Of Vision, Dots or webs
befnre the Sight, Fever and dull pain in the
Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yelowness
Of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side. Back,
Chest, &C., Sudden fishes Of Hear. Burning
IN the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of evil and
great depression Of Spirits can be effeclualy
o,,rob l,,y'a
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CAROLINA HOTEL

HAMBURG, S. c.,
.EoHN A. HOUSTON having taken the
eB nbuve Establishment respectfully solicits
The patronage of his friends and The public gem
orally. The building is at present undergoing
thorough repairs. Good STABLES and also
LIVERY STABLE will be connected with
the HOTEL. The establishment WILDE OPEN
ed on the Ist Of October next.
August 80, 1849. 3m 80
NJ The Abbeyille Banner will please insert
for three Months and direc, its account TO J..
A. Houston Hamburg, S. c.,
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Opinions Of HE Philadelphia Press.
1.-THE DISPATCH,"
December 3Ist saus =

december 3lSt says -
AN INVALUABLE MEDICINE-We
have frequently heard the Celebrated German
Biters, manufactured by DR.. Hoofland, spoken
Of in terms Recommendation, and we know
deservedly so. 1lis TOO common practice, in
certain quarters. 10 puff all manner Of useless
trash, but in the case Of the above Btters. hum
dreds are Lying witnesses Of their great moral
and physical worth. AS medicine for the
Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Nervous Debility
and Dyspe psia, it has been fonnu Invaluable.
efec,ing' cures and thoroughly eradica,ing dis.
cases. when notl,er medicines have failed
We fcll convinced, that in the use Of the Ger
man Bilters, the patient does not become debil-
italed, bnt constantly gains strength and vigor
TO the (ramc-a fact worthy Of gicat considera.
tlon. The Biers are pleasant IN taste and
smell, and can be administered under any cir.
to the most delicate stomach. In.
deed, they can be used by all persons with the
most perfect safety. 1t would be well for those
who are much affected in the vervous system,
10 commence with one teaspoonlul or less. and
gradually increase. We speak from expert
ence, and are of course, proper judge. The
press far and wide, have united in recommend.
ing the German Dhters, and To The afflicted we
most cordially advise their Use.
ESPRIT OF TIE TINES"
June 24h says:-
"DO OUR GOOD CITIZENS who are
inval.ds, know the many astonishing cures that
have pecn performed by DR.. Hooaaud's Celc.
braled German Bitters If they do not, we
recommend them 10 the German Medicine
Store" all who arc afflicted with Liver Com
pIaint Jaundice, Dyspepsia. or Nervous DeblI>
ity the Doctor has cured many Of onr citizens
after the best physicians had failed. We have
used them, and they have proved 10 he a medi-
cine that every one should know of, and we
cannot refrain giving our testimony in their EI-
vor, and that which gives them greater claim
upon our humble effort, they are entirely Vege.
table.
Can stronger tcslmLny be addnced bv any
Preparation before the pnbIic7 A single bottle
will convince any one Of their power over dis
case. They are entirely Vegetable, and will
permanently destroy the most obstinate cost:res
ness; and give strength and vigor TO the frame,
n, no time debilIlaiing the palient; being also
grateful to the most delicate stomach under any
circumstances. mud can be administered with
perfect safety to delicate inlants-lhey nre free
from Alcohol, Syrup. Acids. CaIomeE and all
mineral and injurious ingredients.
They can be taken at all times and under all
circumstances, no ordinary exposure aciH prerent
them harirg salutary effect, and no bad result
can accrue from an orer dose.
Fol sale, wholesale and retail. at the princi.
pal Depot. GERMAN MEDICINE STORE,
No. 275 Race Street, Philadelphia.
For sale in Edgefield by G. L. PENN
Columbia by BOATWR1GHT u Mot
Augusta by VIM. HAMS, and by respectable
dealers generally throughout the United States,
July lS I549, ly 26
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III GMrG.

y BEG leave to return my thanks to the
Il public for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed on me, and solicit continuance
Of the same for the new firm.
B. S. DUNBAR.
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~ card.

E BEG leave to return my thanks to the
E public for the liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed on me, and solicit continu-
ance of the same for the new firm.
G. W. GARMANY.
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For Ordinary.

WIN. Fl. MOSS.
II. T. WRIGHT.
VIRGIL NJ. WHITE,
HUGH a. NIXON.
EDWARD PRESLEY.
w. l.. COLE MAN,
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DIR. HOOFLAND'S
Celebrated German Bitters.

Their power over The above diseases is not
excellcd-if equalled-by any other prepara.
ton in the United States as The cures attest, in
many cases after skillfnl physicians had failed.
Deramgement of the Liver and Stomach are
sources OF Insanity, and will also produce dis
ease OF the Heart, Skin, Lungs aud Kidneys,
and lays The body open 10 an attack Of the
Cholera, Billions, or Yeuw Fever, and is gen.
orally the first cause of that most banelul dis
ease CoSsIJmpTtoN
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Planters Eotel,

CORNER OF CHURCH AND QUEEN STREETS,
Charleston, s. G.
FORMERLY KEPT BY CHARLES H. Mot.
EAMES w. LAMKIN g. JAMES M.
eD HURST having taken the above extern
sve and we'll known Establishment, solicit The
patronage of their friends and the public gen.
orally.
Charleston s. C. August ], le49, sf %
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Warehouse g.. Commission Business
Hamburg, South Carolina.

rHE having taken the WAREHOUSE Of GEIeER
Knight respectfully his the Storage aud
forwarding Merchandise and purchasing DC
desired =. Z <
trust from the favourable
WAREHOUSE nnhing attention business obtain
liberal share of patronage aud hope satisfaction
July 25, ls49, 6m 2ass
The undersigned respectfully grateful thanks their
of the for W. BRANNoN whom their
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Hamburg |, 0. 0. F, Academy.

New Arrangement.
FESHE Exercise. ofllis. institution was re.
y sumed on Monday the .2ilh Sept nii.,
under the dreciionof Mr.. DAVID F. GRIF-
FIN. Tuition per qnartrr-for Reading. Wri>
ting, English GRAMMAR Geography, Arilhna-
tic and History, (ancieni and modern) So 81
With or wilhouiany of tie preced- -
ing studies; the higher English
branches, viz: Algebra, Geome-
try, Trigonnmclry, Surveying,
Chemistryi Natural Philosophy,
guases. SO 90
Music, -. $40 90
Use OF Piano, So 90
erms-Payment quarterly, in ADVANCE
Each quarter 10 contain eleven weeks.
The Trustees take pleasure in being able TO
announce that they have seemed The valuable
services of Mrs. GRIFFIN, who will give her
personal attention TO The female department.
Parents and guardians, desirons of sending
children as paying or beneficiary scholars, will
make application to the trustees.
SAMUEL TROWBRIDGE,0
jill. ANDERSON,
w. WALKER, q.
II. a. RENRICK. ~
s. T. BRl1"i ON.
GEORGE ROBINSON,
w. w. SALE.
Hamburg, Oct. II, le49, Al 80
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C. A N DID A TEs.
For Tax Collector.

THEOPHILUS DEAN,
L. a. BROOKS.
ROBERT CLOY.
SAMPSON b. MAYS.
ISAAC BOLES.
Derrick HOESONBAKE,
MOODY HARRIS,
F. w. BURT.
B. f. GOUDEY,
JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
VIM. L. PARKS,
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
David Stalnaker, for
J. Fl. Hughes, Declaration IN
US. Attachment,
VIM. L. Cochran.
TH1HE plaintiff in the above case having this
day filed his declaration III my office,
and The defendant having neither wife nor at
torne,. known to reside within the limits Of
this State, OH whom copy Of said declaration,
with tule 10 plead, can be served, On motion
OF Mr.. Wartllaw, Plaintiffs Attorney il is
ordered, that the said defendant appear aud
puad 10 The said declaration, within year and
day, from the date hereof, or judgment will be
awarded against him by default.
THO. G. BACON. Clerk.
Edsefield C. H. Clerks Office, lth Nov. lS4s
November 8 1y az
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WAREHOUSE and COMMISSION BUSINESS in
and RECEIVE.
COTTON FLOUR BACON, &c. RECEIVE and FoRWARD MER-s
CHANDISE BUY GOODS for PLANTERS or MERCHANTS
House Augusa the the COTTON
TRADE. i$Faz4.+
isolated
posed to FIRE.
their friends (Which
own full
will be made,
JEFFERS COTHRAN, 81 Co..
Hamburg, Sept l. 3m 3a 80
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
Charles Smith, and wife,
=. and others, p,r,;,;o,
Partition.

-:--- Us. 49,.
Jane W. Anderson.
NOTICE is hereby giventha' by vir.
,lV Tue of The Decree of The Court of
Equity in his case, ! shall proceed to sell
in three or more parcels, at Edge6eld sC.
H.. on the first Monday in December next,
The following real estate, belonging TO the
es!ale of John Anderst II, deceased, viz:
One TRACT Of Land, containing lwo lhou'
sand one hundred aud furry (2l40) acres,
more or less, lying on Cuaeelown Creek,
and adjoining lands Of Luke Devore, Geo.
C: Mayson, Edmund b. Belcher, Leroy
II. Mundy, A. r. Trayor, Peter Qua'lle-
bum and James s. Harrison.
Said Lands will be sold on credit Of
one aud Two years, equal inslalments, ex-
cept for 30 much as will pay The cost of
this suit 10 be paid in cash. Purchasers TO
give bond aud good sureties 10 secure The
purchase money.
SIS. TOMPKINS. C. E.E.D.
Comm'rs. Office, Oct. 8, 1649.
October TO- 4t 80
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M.. l.. BONHAM NJ
JOSEPH ABNEY,

d BOS EFM AHs " 81 n,
e n TTORNEY AT L4W.
WM7ILL. be found in his office at EGgeGed
wv Court House, adjoining Bryan's Brick
Store, on. Saturdays, Saledays, and Courts
weeks.
He will attend promptly and strictly to busi-
nessin his profession.
January 10, It 81
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For Clerk.

WIN. NJ. JOHNSON,
THOS. G. BACON,
EDMUND PENN.
OLIVER TOWLES,
PETER QUATTLEBUM.
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A SAFE and certain cure for C CONSUMP-@s
n TIuN OF THE LUNGS, Splitting of !.
Blood, Coughs, Codss Asthma, Pain in the !
Side. Bronchitis, Hooping Cough and oil Psl. 5
monary Affections.
- = - trESTIMnNIaI.G 8 49,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-05-23

distance from me, exclaimed, "Fire over their
heads" The order to fire was repeated by myself
and Col. Duryea, and the men fired over the heads
of the mob, against the walls OF Mrs. Langdon's
house. A shout was then made by the mod '''rhcy
have only blank cartridges give it to them agan''
and another volley Of stones came Instantly. Tho
troops were then ordered by the Col and myself to
fire again, Gen. Hall saying ''Fire low - and then,
for the first time, the mob began to give way The
troops then moved forward and crossed tire street.
driving the crowd before them until the troops got
near the corner of Lafayette Place. The mob here
ralied at the corner of Lafayette Place on one side,
and at the corner Of the theatre and the broken
ground, at The opposite side, and advanced again
with fresh showers of stones the troops. Sever
al OF the military were severely hurt at this second
attack aud orders were given to the troops TO fire,
one half obliquely 10 the right, and one half OBJ
quely to the left, un those two bodies. This
was done and the crowd fell back into Lafayette
Place, and beyond the broken ground behind the
theatre. There was no firing after this by the
troops, but the mob yet kept up constant attack
with stones and brick bats The whole number of
military engaged in the conflict was about 2l0, one
half on the line towards Broadway, and the other
in the line towards the Bowery. The mob has
been variously estimated at from 10 to 10000; il
was exceedingly dark, the lamps having been put
out, as was informed, and all could see was a
dense mass ofpeople before me previous to leaving
eighth street to 90 to the front fthe theatre with the
troops, sent TO the Arsenal 10 order up the light
tllery, and detachment Of the6th regiment to sup
port it they arrived the ground after the firing
had ceased one gun was stationed facing the Bow
cry, and the other facing Broadway; the infantry
disposed at each end and some at the rear of the
theatre, and notice given to the mob that if they
did not dispense they would be fired upon again. and
the artillery used if necessary after this, the moi
! 3 I'M s,eRipg cessed; up
wards ffifty men. OF this small military dctach-
n.ent Of 2lO men, were disabled, and chiefly before
any firing by the troops ; do not believe that the
troops could be withdrawn with safety without the
order TO fire. it entirely impossible for them to
maintain their position without firing. have been
upwards Of thirty five years engaged in military du-
ties, have been several occasions OF mobs but
| never one so bad as that of Thursday, and
never before had an occasion to give order to fire
in conclusion he desired to state that no one could
dep!oIo the event more than he does.