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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
A DOCTOR CURED!

mr. w FRENCH, Of IEls61le, HiladGe eoatnfy Miess
AN about he let Of January 1873, wrote as follows;
I've n IN the regular practice Of medicine IN MS pAee
m nine years but was Obliged TO quit the practee OF my
orfsss6n in Consequence Of III health. was so severely
rted with Chronic DeaSc qi TIE Llgs as " eoNlncS
Ts mai Hap THE CoNsUMPTtoS, past doubt lcoughea
ssf neessay nigh and day and had severe pans ane
sorsDess in my chest side, and breast ea ue Ieino
dies recommended by the most skul OF ne proiesson
All 10 no eaec excepting the and debiliy caused
nv them was preudced against patent medlenes ~
have no faith now in them generally But was lndueeu
-as an experiment, more than through x 10y
lie n BR ANTS INDIAN PULMONARY BALsAA : anu
AZ bere scknowledge, for the benefit OF the aee1 %
whom il NAV serve that the effect Of its use On me Mes
he most prompt and saluHry OF any medicines ever
witnessed the effect OF in all my practice Ny eou9a 90
7eiafev Teisred and in about eight or ten days Ma
free from cough soreness of the Chest and pam anu ho"
consider and pr0noEHoe Hysey WELL MAN" ,,,,,
Dr French Is now respectable druggist al hilsaaie-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05

The remains of Com. Jones, who
lately died in Philadelphia, and
were since inferred in Cecil coun-
ty, Nd, are 10 be removed TO Will
mington, Del. The Brandywine
Cemetry Company there have dona-
ted a lot for the purpose, Delaware
being the Commodore's native State;
and Il is expected the Legislature
will erect a monument over her dis
tinguished son.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
THE WORLD is CHANGING.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
IN firm of HALLIDAYs & WADDELL
was, on the first day Of July, 1850. (by
the addition of Partner J changed to
the firm of HALLIDAYs, WADDELL & Co.
The change in said company makes it
highly necessary that the business Of
Hallidays & Waddell should be settled
as soon as possible.
The business of the old firm will be
settled by /. R. Calohan, of Gallipolis,
and VIM. S. Mason, Of Porter.
Thankful for the liberal patronage Of
our fellow citizens, the new firm hope
to merit continuance, yea an increase
of the same.-
HALLIDAYS & wADDELL.
July 4, 1850.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
Col. ROBERT H. MILLER died in

Col. ROBERT H. MILLER died in
st. Clairs, lille on Thursday morning.
of erysipelas fever, in the 4Sth year
of his age, leaving a wife and several
children, and a large circle of friends
and relatives to mourn his loss. Mr..
Miller was Clerk of the Court at the
time of death. He formerly repre-
sented this and Harrison counties in
the State Senate. In his intercourse
with his fellow-citizens he was cour-
teous and affable. He was a good
citizen, and his loss will be seriously
felt in this community.
st. ClairsUilc Chronicle.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
ORCHARDS HIMSELF AGAIN" !"

TNHE subscriber takes this opportunity Of
IL informing his friends and citizens gener-
ally that he has resumed his former occupation
Of HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING and GLAZING, and hopes, by
prompt attention TO business, to merit their
patronage.
Odd Fellows and Free Masons' Aprons ex-
eeuted with neatness and dispatch.
Orders from distance promptly attended to.
Paper Hanging done with neatness and dis
patch. Shop over MIR. Mathers' Tin Shop,
next door to Mr. Venier's.
]. w. BROWN.
May 9, lS50.-IY
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would soon be in a Grave.

Mr.. WILLIAM D. JENNINGS, merchant al Peypo1t
Centre Eabia county, Ohio. wrote 10 us, October 1873
and stated cure OF CoNsUNFTioS which the Of BrGnfs
INDIAN Pulmonary BdLSAM had effected in Mr..
WILLIAM CROCKET. Of an adjoining town. He said
Mr. CrOcket bad sought relief from the best physicians and
medicines but found none, for the fatal hand of
that unrelentnE monster, CoHsEMpton had taken fast hold
his yitas, and destroying and debiiating his
body that he a skeleton He was gfren ~ BY
his physicians and all friends, who would soon
habit grurc But in this last extremity, strange and
marvellous IL may vet II is tue, that the use Of
only fire bottle Of BRANT's INDIAN PULMONARY BAL
SAM has uncenche the hand OF the destroyer and restored
Mr. CrOcke 10 health, and he is Aeaithy hearty, TI-
Oed Hlan!
S. D. DAMN Esq merchant and poSfzastsT af JeSsoA,
an adjoining town. wrote 10 about the time, and
stated thar be acquainted with Mr. CRocEET, and -
fifed 70 crraF ell rUIslr rrrdf fUeta
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05

U DR.. Naphegyi of Hungary.
whose address Of coincidence on the
death Of the lamented President
Taylor, beautifully written in four
teen different languages, was lately
transmitted to Mrs. Taylor, has re-
ceived from Col. Bliss the annexed
answer thereto, which has been
handed TO the National Intelligencer
for publication:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
BALTIMORE, Aug, 1850.
DIR. GABoR NAPHrcYr, Washington

DIR. GABoR NAPHEGYI, Washington.
Dear Sir-Agreeably TO your re-
quest, presented to Mrs. Taylor the
memento of the late President which
you placed in my hands day or
two since; and / now have the CRATE
ful duty of expressing her most sim
cere thanks for this unexpected trib-
ute of respect and coincidence. As
an illustration of great skill and the
rarest learning, it would be most
highly valued; but as an offering
from a Hungarian exile ofsorrow!ul
regard for the memory of one whose
sympa;hies, when living, were with
the oppressed of all lands, it has a
worth 10 her beyond estimation.-
She begs you to accept her best
wishes for your happiness, ami future
restoration TO your country and
friends.
Iremain, with high regard,
yours, very sincerely,
w. w. BLISS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05

A farmers wife in Pelham, Niagara
District, bought some camphine of a
Yankee pedlar, and while filling lamp
the fluid exploded burning her dread
fully, and setting fire to the house and
consuming an infant. A warrant has
been issued for the pedlar.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
MANY Consumptions Cured.

Mr. S. II. CLARK. merchant Clyde. Wayae county, ~ Y,
wrote TO inform US thai BRANT'S PULMONARY BAL
SAM sold readily Clyde and said: II the statements
Of Of respectable people, and personal, vs
ble knowledge can relied its medical virtues have
cured o0Hsupre eysons, several Of whom am ae-
quainied with who hopeessy sick TO be
sdered, by physicians and all friends past possibility Of
cure and yet, the facts are, BRANTS BALSAM has
stored them 10 PERFECT HEALTHn
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
TRUSTEES SALE or FARM.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FARM.
WHEREAS, Henry Neal conveyed
w to the undersigned the following
real estate, by deed of the date of 98th
day of July, A. D. 1845, to-wit: The
east half of northwest quarter OF 5. No.
80, T. 5, r. Is; also thirty-one acres
off of north end of the east half Of s..
w. or. of Sec. 80, T. 5, r. 16; also
10 acres off of west half Of S. E. or Of
said section No. 33, more particularly
described in deed; also all of west half
of S w. or. sec. 33, T. 5. R. Is, not
conveyed by Jos. L. Armstrong TO Chas.
Chick, containing 90 acres, more or
less; also W or of n W or of said sec.
No. 80; being the farm now occupied
by said II. Neal, in trust for certain pur-
poses in said deed described; and where
as by the conditions of said deed of
trust, the undersigned was empowered
to sell said premises at the door of the
court house in Gallipolis, by giving 80
days previous notice, in case said Neal
did not. before the 1st of August, 1850,
pay certain sums in said deed described,
to-wit: the sum Of S400, with all inter-
est thereon, and whereas said Neal has
failed TO make said payment; now there
fore, be it known that | shall, by virtue
of said deed Of trust, sell, at public
vendue, at the door Of the court house
in Gallipolis, the above premises to tie
highest and best bidder, subject to a
mortgage due to John Sanns, the amount
Of which will be made known at day of
sale. Sale 10 take place Saturday, Sep
tember 7, 1880, at 2 O'Clock P. M.
JOS. W. DEVACHT, ~
Aug. 8, '50.-5w Trustee.
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Latest and Highly ImPOrtaH
from Hungary.

IO,DOO Sticka Oi NNudy1 WIN lofOOO
Bomb-sheII Kisses, nnder Gen. sponge
cnIe, hns taken LitehenfeII's Corner.
NEW CANDY FACTORY.
TNHE undersigned has established
himself at Litchenfelt's corner, op
posite the court house, a Confectionery,
and keeps at all times on hand large
assortment of Clarified Candy, Kisses,
&c. Country merchants and dealers
in Candy would do well to call and see
his assortment before they make their
purchases elsewhere. lie makes to or
der in the shortest time the finest and
neatest Cakes for parties, weddings, &c.
Ills principles are. to make his Candy
and Cakes good to the satisfaction of
his customers. for cash. as cheap as in
any city in the West.
G. w. LAIBLIN.
June 90, 1850.-3m
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Could not Live a Day longer !

Messrs. F. B. CALDWELL CO. OF East Osioego, o.
I1ego Co.. " y respectable druggists wrote TO " We
have just heard through Mr. Whiieman, respectable ci
Of this place, Of important OF ConsuuPfioa,
which BRANIs INDIAN PULAioSARY BALskM has produced
the wife Of acquaintance Of his who resides IN the
town OF Palermo IN this county She had been long
fined to her bed and dangerously diseased that her
friends believed ii impossible for to lire more than ONE
DAY LONGER But, when all other hope utterly failed,
she commenced taking BRfNT"S PULMONARY BAL
SAM and its medical efficacy has raised her from
INC Bed so that she Is now grHg about dHd attending 70
h do1ee h0u1eiod gfdys and aics She ncknOw ges,
and is very evident that she is indebted to BRANTs BAL
SAM for her recovery from long severe and dangerous
icua
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
YERMES.

ENoR SALE at FLEMING's Drug Store,
Il on the north side Of the Public Square,
Gallipolis, Sellers. McLane's, hooensack's,
Vermifuges. Aug <''-Sm
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05

SHOEERA TN ' y ~ ~ ms
No mother need mourn The death Of her child By
that childdestroying complaint, when feetiil1 IN
weather-Chotera I9faHtans or what Is called SuHMsR
CoNPLAINT-if GRANTS PULMONARY BALSAMs
be administered the child IL should, however IN f1
eases be used in ~ large ofoas As the directions
each bottle prescribe until the complaint ts checked
For safe D. MAOJEI 81 NAEEi, Cali
polls; S. c. Bailey, Patriot; Holiday & Wad-
dell, Porter; Daniel & Rathbun, WilkesVille /;
S. Wilson. Burlington; ]. ii. G. Miller, Jack
son: J. Stevenson, Winchester; J. E. Whit
man, Berlin; E. Hampton, Hampden; G. w
Cooper g. Co.. Chester; d. Reed, Pomeroy; P.
NJ. Petrol, Graham's Station; W. Tubbs,
Rutland. and by agents in nearly every town
in the State All letters and orders must be
addressed to Wallace & Co., log Broadway,
New York.
Jan. 81, Is50.--wlam1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
BRANT'S INDIAN
PTTLHONARY BAESAM

-auv Of The most E,ToHey saykss snS drseepea
- 81 PuINosAKY coxsrMII.os-seat s,eosoisa 60
:. s- before cured by any other medicine % TIeI-
~ I-.S were come Of the afflicted persons a. 20 nass
er,e who bad their buriaclothes made, nass
-, r,rad nd yet live Others who II was so NSala
moi live smother dHy, are now Is wen A11 "S-
4, ,s.-.s an he cleansing and purifying virtues nel5y
as powerful and active a. the Preperat0n "HeH
. .sSnT-s INDIAN PURIFYING EXTRACT.
7 R,.,, differs from the Extract because Il possesses
f .lsIfioss trhah parnl1riy o6aPie1 % Gs aSs
es,ratsaIIy nesrssayyy yoy, he evsV
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
Was believed past Cure!

Mr.. CORNELIUS H SMITH, merchant Colias csntrs,
Ere Co. January lS 1873 said ,Yogr 10Y BRANIyS BRA,
RIFYING EXTRACT are nearly all sold, and want i'm
medaiey another supply, for they sell more rapidly, and
gre cfion than all the other medicines have
for sale The Pulnonary BALKAN has raised 4 lady here
from bed Of dangerous and Sickness which an
the doctors had given INcURABLE. They said she
MUST DIE toh C0asu1poH Of the Lungs Aiter all had
pronounced the HOPELESS, she commenced taking
RR aNTtS RAILS A1f-aud she Il treLIl1s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
rhonsands of Consumptions
CONSUMPTION.
a 1YING WOMAN CURED I

We state his cure prove The PowEE TO SAVE LiIt
- 55s RAfSAM 4 used, amer the person is con-
s,s b. 1Essieiaas azd ad to be IN the alf shageI q
di.ease-aesIy oYISe-and, in this case SO ~ Sosss
st "A. SapouD and BURiAL-cLoTHEs trere ooHqf! ror
fb arfiears OF tis case, and the reGoe and nnoeoE
81 roof OF al circumstances and iaeis we reief 70 O
PAMPHLETS -. nm. nvUrNAN Of
IIlItoa Spa Saratoga County, " T. we can pIosei y
,5 ddnH r4au ottes almost e7udly ho7eefs and ~
49, s--r,lS rases of Cough and C0lsu1sDfiozs CURED,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
FITS. FITS, FITS.

Messrs ]. X. LIPPlNCoTr L SON respeetanie me-, =,
us NAV r. 1870 stating among other sEsEa,iS s5 v
been derived from The use Of BRANIs ~ GLaOsssandd sd
RATSAM haf one Of their customers had Just niuriso
ib tlsi r bild which had been subject 70 FITS yor
,i -, ,.,ss cured by the use OF BRANT's bALSAh
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
LUNGS BLED-MUsT DIE!

Mr. s. TERRY nseyehanf Byron, Geaesee county, ~ Y
wrote, August ~ 1913; GRANTS MEDICINE Is doing
wonders here II has cured Of Consumption that an
the physicians had said must die. When he commenced
takng Branfs Medicine he could raise his hand 10
his head he bed al e lungs and every symptom seemed
indicate that he dies but astonishing TO all he Y
now able 10 labor rides all the county He used
only fee bofeS II has also cured young lady Of Con-
sHEpn in Orleans county, which her father says no Doctor
could cure"
Mr.. MILLER, merchant Of the same place, has eert-
2 70. L.. lr-,rL N h. nl.l.-a
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
CharIe..on and Cincinnati Packet.

NnaAA13hC- aho aSACAe
- The WIN. PHILLIPS,
LIszaS Capt. NEWTON, having ex-
: ;szsEcellent accommodations, is
now running as packet between Kan
awha Salines and Cincinnati. She will
leave Cincinnati every Saturday, and
Charleston every Wednesday, passing
Gallipolis every Sunday evening up,
and Wednesday evening down.
Prompt and careful attention will be
given to all passengers, freight. or or
ders entrusted to the boat, as the ow-
ners and officers are determined that a
spirit Of real accommodation shall at
all times be displayed toward those who
may patronize the packet.
Jan. II, l850.-tf
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RAISED FROM THE GRAVE.

Messrs. PRATT FOSTER, naerehaHts ef Wet Com
todH Conn, said BRANTiS BALSAM had effected cures
Of such hopeless Of CoSsUMPTIoN in their that
now no other cOugmedcine could be sold there; that 70
had rdod II from the that physicians
and all the friends said MUST DIE One gentleman In
particular, far gone, that his physician told him 10
useess O. take any aodieine He then, tnheH
hope iei, began 10 take BRAHTS BALSAM-SoT
WELI-dud Il n01B an az
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THE AMERICAN LIVE STOCK
INSU RANCE COMPANY,


Charter unlimited; granted Jan. Cd, so
CAPITAL $4,000 DOLLARS.
For the Insurance of Horses, Mules,
Prize Bulls, Sheep and Cattle, Of eve
ry description, against the combined
risks of Fire, Water, Accidents, and
Disease. Losses paid in 80 lays after
proof Of death.
DIRECTORS:
Jos. G. Bowman, John Wise,
H. Decker, NJ. D., Alvin w. Tracy,
Isaac Mass, Hon. A. /. Ellis,
George D. Hay, Abm. Smith,
Hon. Thomas Bishop.
JOS. G. BOWMAN, Pres't.
B. S. WHITNEY, Sec'y.
WIN. BURTcH, Treasurer.
v. M. FIROR, Agent,
Office, Star House, Gallipolis, o.
April 18. l850.-1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
NOTICE

The subscriber having bought the entire in
terest Of John Hutsinpiller in the business OF
Langley and Hutsinpiller, will continue the
business Of trading in merchandise and pro
duce at the
OLD y II A N ID,
where he expects to receive regulur suppl
from the East, ofall goods usually brought
TO this place for sale. And also from
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, such
articles as are usually bro't
from those places.
Hehas now on hand general supply OF
All kinds of Goods,
that has generally been kept in the House for
sale, and would respectfully solicit call from
those wishing TO purchase.
Cash paid for Oats, Wheat, FIax-seed and
Beans. VIM. ii. LANGLEY.
Apr. 5. ls49. 93wtf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
CONSUMPTION

r-i.,i..ixed and civilized countries, has caused
r SropuTfon Of deaths than any other maedy that af
iers tSe human fauailyi and, Until within ~ years
- - - hrn any crrfHil ycodg 10 stop ne oeV4sia
tneIe -. - - =. ss--@-,-.- But now
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-05
CnnGHS AND CONSUMPTIONS,
l.lt n.s..t y rhrnnt. Lunr,. and Heart.

- IN diseases Of pulmonary nature-sueh diseases =
1.5.y prove 80 fatal under ordinary treatment wien NE,
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CHRONIC DYsENTERY,
CHOLERA INFANTUM.

and SUMNER COMPLAINTS in Children or gTotrn parsol
cured tgitiout any JGluye iohdterer. Also
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-17
THE UNION.



The Lives Of James Madisoa aad James Mnros fourth and
and Psssidnf Of thu Uaifsd States BY JoHs QUscr
ADAMS. with historical notices Of their administrations
l2no, PIP sSz GEoRaE II. DERBY ~ Co Buffalo.
The volume before Us contains the sketches OF the
lives and public services OF the two late exPresdents.
Madison and Monroe, by the late ex-President John
Quincy Adams the life Of Mr.. Madison having been
prepared by Mr.. Adams in 1896. and delivered ia the
form Of an euogy before Congress. and the life Of Mr.
Monroe having been prepared In 1891. and delivered In
the form Of eulogy before the corporation OF Boston
The author Of the sketches of their respective admins
traions is not known to That the sketches OF the
lives Of the two exPresdents are finely written and
deeply interesting the Of their distinguished author
is sufficient guaranty. And the histories OF their
spective administrations, annexed to their biographies
to have been carefully udiciously and faithfully
compiled Il is valuable addition to the family library
and will be very convenient book for politicians The
distinguished subjects Of the memoirs, and the equal
emnence OF their biographer, cannot fail to for
the volume wide and extensive distribution. The book
is very neatly printed and embellished with portraits of
the two exPresidents, handsomely engraved on steel
AS the work can only be obtained from the authorized
agents OF the publishers will take the occasion to in
form all who desire it, that the agent for the sale OF the
book in this city and vicinity, Mr. G. NJ Crosby. will be
found for few days at the Irving Hotel
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-17

To Members OF Congress, Citizens. and Strangers.
BROWNING merchant tailor the United States Hotel,
received his usual and stock Of spring and
consisting cots vesling
s se color, and quality, Being deemned mt to be behind
the Of public he respectfully socs the public
and ALL In Of clothing favor him with call before making
well
His full and other Wash
ngton pledges himself give the value Of his
He large OF uspendey, govcs
stocks, umbrellas, shirts, hosiery. &c.
p W. his thanks members Of b0fh houses OF Con-
which he received from
hopes Of by accommodating hem
quality Of goods made the elegant and FASH
onabe lower prices than be Obtained In this
any other CITY, Mar H-Steodnn
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The GLASS; OR rllE TRIALS HELEN MoRE MARIA La
We have read this thrilling temperance TALE, written
simple, chasie, aud graphic style, which has already
be- most extensively circulated We commend IL TO the
public well worthy of perusa and well calculated TO
exert a wholesome influence by the portraitae which II
presents OF the nsidous advances of ntempeance, aid
the crushing evils which follow in its train
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-17

and had been frequently used for the celebration Of other
victories preceding those OF Churubusco and Conte,as
which shed so much glory on the American arms had
the gun been properly sponged accident would nave
occurred this the Germans, IN the excitement oil me
moment neglected to do and consequently premature
discharge ensned.
These unfortunate men (aborsrs, not enlisted men(
had frequently assisted in firing sautes before, and
were not 20 Ignorant Of gunnery intmaied nor Uds
e; jo ,@, q !, oaomg 81 my 0a fns" as % Aaes tended
cause Of the death q Sebastian Finch and P,sassE Wah
smith, and nasmuch as there have been against
Capt b. o. Payn, the effect that he had been negli
gent In the performance Of his duties the
ascdsn, 70 the a.ns Of The gun and having examined all
A. @. CRAwFoap, Foreman.
Jacob Sasse, Charles Bandn,
], II Selling, Joseph Atkins,
john Beilocher, Fred. Deaa,
]. p. Davie, Charles Clark,
L. p Sundberg, Clerk.
Attested by THOMAS BUCKLEY, Coroner.
That the children and widows are not entitled TO PEN
sio except by special law, was my case, Is not my
fault; and ii the author OF the malicious communication
had spent half the time in drawing up petition 70 Con-
gress for pension for them, that he has done IN vyng
me, would have certified to IT, and freely contributed
my support in aiding its passage before Congress- and he
would have gained more credit as man Of philanthropy
this instance is clearly proved.
The duties Of my Office here not easy Of perform
ance az Is apparently supposed nor a. free from
having been discontinued it is my duty to receive and
distribute, under orders from my supeors. all army sup
plies which arrive here 10 the several posts east OF Inc
Colorado, to whom am at all times amenable for my
official conduct
After The disconhnuance Of the depot in October last
and the removal OF the quatemasters stores TO iner
present place Of deposite, and as things were
properly arranged all the aborers except were dis
charged have had any clerk since the 18th OF No
veInber last.
All this scandal and abuse were poured out upon my
devoted head. principally because the depot dscon-
nued at this place. and the pain given by the quashng
Of certain humbug lease for the rent Of the buildings
belonging TO Phineas G.. Merritt (under the alias Of r
Augustus Curss, fictitious pary) by which said meri-
torous man. Of New York celebrity was, in the pursu
Of my duty deprived Of the pretty annuity OF one
thousand dollars
BY dispensing with the above named buildings, the
OF the agency at this point has been reduced from
$1,000 to $2l6 per annum.
Now, Messrs Editors, inasmuch as you have publish
ed the article referred 10 above anonymous sig
nature of one who had not the courage TO attach his
name lest perchance his character should be scanned
solicit il as an act Of courtesy if may not demand II
right that you publish the foregoing answer over my
signature.
Respectfully, yours,
B. o. PAWN.
GALVESTON, Feb 1, 1850.